I hope this video is helpful! Below are the links mentioned & Table of Contents: Merch Informer 20% OFF: merchinformer.com/779.html [Greg20] Placeit 15% OFF: bit.ly/placeit-sale OpenAI ChatGPT: chat.openai.com Table of Contents: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 What Is Print On-Demand? 5:21 What Topics To Choose 6:23 How To Find Design Ideas 7:08 My NEW Way To Find Design Ideas 10:49 How To Find T-Shirt Slogans 13:32 How To Check For Copyrights 15:55 How To Create T-Shirt Designs That Sell 24:25 Which Websites To Upload T-Shirt Designs 26:15 How To Upload T-Shirt Designs 37:49 How Do You Get Paid
Loved this. I have unique designs for fitness clothing but before I can do those I need a little capital, so I am going to stay with designs on clothing and follow you and advise to get started. Supper excited
@GregGottfried - how hard is it to get apply to & get accepted as an Amazon Merch seller? I was watching someone else's training about POD & they said that it is hard to get accepted. Any tips to make it more likely to get accepted?
@GregGottfried - Thank you for all of your amazing content! Question, what if there are no images of what I need in Placeit, is it possible to upload an image from a site like Shutterstock and use that for my T-shirt design? Do you have any tips or tricks on this situation? I would of course need to pay for the copyright free images from Shutterstock, but wanted to get your input on this... thank you! Nate
@@natron66 On PlaceIt, where you can edit the image, you can upload a design from your computer. Make sure you do have all the copyright issues addressed though!
Finally! A real, transparent, informative video that isn't trying to sell me anything but provides me with a way to begin a POD business. So grateful for your content, time, and expertise! I'm finally motivated and excited to begin this journey - appreciate you, Greg!
Great tutorial Greg ! Where to check for copyrights tho ? That's all I need cause you covered everything else very precisely. This is great ! Thank you so so much!!!
Guys I’m 17 and I have just gotten into this with literally no idea of online businesses but I want to start making money. I watched this video like 2-3 times 😭 and I’ve just launched my first print on demand product and I’ll try coming back in a week to update and then in a month. If anyone has advice or tips pls let me know !! Also thank u Greg for this 🙏🏼
Congrats! Most people don’t make it past getting started so that’s awesome that you’re already posting designs. I’m here if you have any questions as you’re going forward 🙌
I have spent countless hours over the last several weeks listening to every podcast I could find about POD and combing through every article and social media post, and in all of them combined I didn't get as much value as I did out of these 39 minutes. You've restored my faith in humanity. I know that sounds dramatic but I mean how many times was I given a "training" containing super vague and incomplete information only to be led to a miles-long sales page about joining a "community" for the low, low price of $600 a month or whatever. I believe in paying people for their work, of course, but I don't even trust that these people knew what they were talking about. I NEVER leave comments on RUclips videos, but I seriously cannot thank you enough for this. You give information so clearly, you take us through step by step, it doesn't feel intimidating or overwhelming, I genuinely feel like you have saved me MONTHS of mistakes. Seriously, thank you so much. I will send people directly to this video if anyone ever expresses any interest in this. I get overwhelmed so easily and I feel my path is absolutely clear. I appreciate this more than words can say.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I’m one of those that’s never leaves a comment either, so I really appreciate it. You’re spot on too, there’s soo much fluff and misinformation out there to make a buck. I’m glad to hear this tutorial has been helpful, and I’m always here to answer questions if you get stuck. Thanks again for the comment and best of luck as you get rolling in POD!
This restores your faith in humanity? Talk about misusing an expression in the most ridiculous circumstances. This has nothing to do with humanity fool smh
Hi man i am 14 years old from Serbia i really wanted to start a business i watched your video from 2023 and 2024 i started Print on Demand 3 days ago and today i made my first sale i just wanted to thank you so much!!
@@CruiseMajor69Hello. American here ✌🏼 Id like to visit both places. I haven’t even been to all 50 states, let alone out of my country. Maybe one day I will get to visit the beautiful places on this giant rock we all call Home. 😊
This video was super helpful. I just bought a $47 course to teach me POD through Etsy and then I found this! Your video taught me so much in under 40 mins that the 8 hour course doesn't. Highly recommend!!
You have given me hope. I am working doing what I love (retail) but years of being an employee for someone who has broken me down emotionally, I sit here crying hoping for an answer and I come across your video. Thank you.
You are trying to sell the program for checking the products but I'm ok with it. Also a hint. When you were copying the slogans. you were highlighting the text omitting the " marks. Just ask Chat to create them in separate line without" marks.
Just uploaded my first design, yay! I followed the video step by step, it was super easy & simple. Slept late but it was worth it! Can't wait to binge-watch and learn more to succeed in my POD business from Greg's videos! Your videos are super valuable to us who desperately need it, thank you so so much Greg!!!
Hello! I loved the video! What if I upload a design of my own design? I wanted to sell my drawings into shirts… Can anyone then reuse my designs? How can I make sure other don’t copy mine? Or just use general drawings that won’t hurt me if copied?.. thanks. I’m from Chile
@@carmenpazz Nope no way to stop the copy cats. So many designs on their are just copies of others with a slight twist. Itll probably be hard for someone to copy your drawings though since they are original.
Thank you so much for posting this! Spent all day watching your videos trying to learn things I can sell online. I'm currently in a financially abusive situation, and the person I'm living with wont let me work. So, I'm turning to do things like this to make/save money without them knowing. Wish me luck ya'll, I want my freedom back! ❤😭
I'm really sorry to hear you're dealing with this. I wanted to suggest that you look for actual jobs where you just work online - such as virtual assistant jobs, or gigs where you can use any skills you have (writing, graphic design, etc). Many virtual assistant type jobs are willing to train you if you have no experience. You could perhaps pursue a job with a regular paycheck in addition to side streams of income like this t-shirt idea. A person absolutely CAN make money online, but the most reliable way to make a living wage is to have multiple streams of income rather than relying on just one stream. It just so happens that I work in online marketing, and have done for more than 10 years. We help people make money online all the time, but I will say that building up a meaningful stream of income this way (by selling something) does take time and consistent work to build up. That's why I'm suggesting that you work a job online in addition to selling things online - with a job, you'll start seeing a regular paycheck right away, instead of having to wait longer if you rely only on selling products. It's worth considering. Depending on where you live (if you are anywhere in the US) there are also resources to help you get out *now* if you want to - there are shelters, and also organizations where you can call when you're alone, talk about the specifics of your situation and they'll help you make a safe plan to get out and get your life back. Financial abuse is real abuse, and if you are in the US you can google the National Domestic Violence Hotline, call their number and they will listen judgement-free and help you brainstorm ideas to get out. In another country I don't know what the service is called, but you can search "help for financial abuse" in an incognito window to find the services that might apply to you where you live. Wishing you all the best on your path to freedom!
I don’t know where u are from but I wish I could help. I’ve been in abusive relationships before I know how hard it can be to escape, You got the first step done so nothing can’t stop you now ! don’t forget you’re a queen, you deserve to be treated like the goddess you are, and I’m sure you will find a way to find your freedom and enjoy it like the strong and independent person you are ❤
Greg, you are the only POD influencer who gives me hope that I can make it in the marketplace arena. Everyone else is telling me I MUST sell on my own website, and spend countless hours on advertising and customer service hassles. Frankly, I just don't want to spend my time and energy on things I hate, rather than the thing I love: creating. For me, it's marketplace... or nothing.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I agree! I've done it both ways now and the passive marketplace route is soo much more enjoyable from the seller perspective. The day-to-day tasks are more enjoyable and less stressful (frankly when you want to 'work' all you have to do is find more niches, create designs, and upload them). and once the work for the day is done, it's done, there's no monitoring ongoing ads or anything like that. I will say though, that initial niche research is the key to succeeding on the big marketplaces. Thanks again for the comment and if you run into any questions I can help with just let me know!
I am an artist who for almost a decade was ordering and STORING merch (prints, decals, postcards, calendars, etc.) of my work. Now my newest web host offers drop-ship services so I've been slowly acclimating to it. The hardest part for me is trusting the quality and service of the drop shipper because I've been doing everything for so long on my own. Recently I've started playing more with AI designs and decided I'd like to try to sell some of those designs as well but because they're not directly related to my business I was a little uncomfortable putting them on my site. As another viewer said, I've been doing hours/days/weeks of research and had even signed up for an account with Printify. Ironically, I found you when I was researching them once again after receiving an email reminder to get started with my account. 😂 I've watched, thumbs-uped and saved two of your vids now and am also following. As someone else commented, you deserve to be compensated for the time and details you've shared, so I look forward to supporting you through using your codes to purchase your recommended subscriptions and maybe buy you a coffee through here if you have that feature activated. Many thanks, Christina Collie 😊 🙏🙌
Man, am I glad I found you Greg. I have spent $1,100 in April for a lady who was doing a very similar business POD and it required you to watch over 100 videos before your store is up and running. Let just say, it was so hard to follow her business strategy and it cost me up to date about $1,800 to kick start my store and by far I have not made a dime from it yet. I found you and I am committed that this is what I have been looking for and you just made it so simple to follow. I believe this is my way out and start fresh, even though I lost so much money in the last few months but I truly believe you from what I just learned in 39 minutes. Bless your heart young man and thank you so so much. I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel for this new journey. Wish me luck! Tana S
I accidentally stumbled upon this video after I had stopped trying Print on Demand due to Etsy banning my store and the youtuber I was following I ended up unfollowing as the advice they were providing and videos they were uploading were no longer relevant to me. Not only have you reignited a portion of my motivation that was tied to Print on Demand, which I now want to give it another go, but you have helped to provide an alternative solution, which many other people do not do. Thank-you so much Greg for your time and this video. I wish nothing but continued success for you.
Sorry to hear about the Etsy store, I’ve heard stories like that before and it’s really a shame. That’s awesome that you’re going down this route, in my experience it’s so much easier and smoother. If you’re run into any questions at all, just let me know!
Hey do you know why Etsy banned you? I tried this advice and just got banned from Teepublic with no explanation. Did Etsy ever say what the issue was and have you had similar experience on Teepublic?
Wow, you really explained this in a simple way. I’ve been battling with Print on demand and haven’t made sales since but your video has really explained what I need to do better. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much! I have had a ton of ideas in a niche market and had a lot of people tell me I need to get them on a shirt. However, I have absolutely loathed the idea of having to waste a metric fork ton of time getting everything setup and going. Super excited to get started thanks again!
TBH I’ve had a lot of failures of creating an acc from any stores and got banned. I’m from Philippines, I decided to to some research about side hustles where I can bring the work everywhere I go. I really appreciate you posting this for everyone and helping out. Very straight forward and very transparent! PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COST!
I set up a store on Spring Creator yesterday and am excited about it. More importantly, social media assumed I was interested in on-demand appeal printing, so RUclips gifted me with this video; what a blessing!!! There is no hype, hidden agendas, or gimmicks, just high-value content. Thank you, Greg, for this service.
This channel is the best blessing God has sent me today. You are extremely generous with information Greg, I just subscribed so that I never miss any of your educative videos. God bless you abundantly 😇🙏🏾
Thank you so much for being so transparent on this informative tutorial. I am personally blown away by it and listened to everything you have taught here. I pray that I set up everything you see this morning as it is now 2.20 am in UK. Yes I am hungry for success. I'm a grandma of 14 and in my 60s. Wasted over £150,00 looking for business that work. I will personally tell the world about you once it truly work. Cheers to success🤗
THANK YOU for sharing your passion, knowledge and experience FOR FREE with your viewers! Since retiring 5 years ago from a high-pressure sales field, I have struggled with leaving those skill-sets behind. I have needed a creative outlet that allows me to use these skills when, where and how I want to, for both personal profit and charitable endeavors. I am extremely excited to get started with POD opportunities!
Thanks I appreciate you taking the time to write this! I totally understand. It’s funny how people think once you retire you “do nothing” but in reality the need to give and achieve never goes away 😀 I’m glad this is a good fit, and I’m here if you run into any questions!
I've been trying to learn POD for so long and this is by far the best video I've watched. Straight to the point and very clear. Thank you very much xx😍
I’ve literally just opened 3 stores (well, awaiting verification from Amazon Merch) and I did it as I watched this video by playing and the pausing as I went along. This by far is the easiest RUclips tutorial I’ve watched, and I’ve watched many! Thank you so so much. You’ve gained a new subscriber here. May you acquire many, many more. ❤🙏
I stopped for a bit after having spinal surgery and became down and depressed but I’m back in it now. Returning to the process of building my store. I have a lot of items just not selling at the moment. I need to fine tune everything now.
Thanks Greg!!! I'm back!! I found you back in 2020 but for some reason I stopped!! I checked Merch by Amazon recently and found I had a sell in 2022, 2023 and a sale in 2024. I remember the funds but I didn't know why I received them. Now I know. I could kick myself but, LET"S GO FOWARD!!! God bless you.🙏🙂
Thank you for this. I've been hesitant to start but your video has given me a whole new outlook on the opportunities out there. This is by far the best tutorial I've come across during my research.
This was absolutely clear and super easy to follow. Thank you. Greg, for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with us. This is exactly the breakdown I was searching for. You are definitely “paying it forward”! Thanks! 🙏🏼🤗
Hey Greg. I just wanted to say I stumbled across your videos first in regards to affiliate marketing on RUclips. While I was excited about that, I then went over to your channel and subscribed and saw all your other videos about POD. So I watched the very first quickstart tutorial you did...and then the next...and the next...and I finished all of them in about 2 days. Needless to say, I got very excited about this too, especially with the low upfront cost (being kind enough to share your experience in a step by step, easy to follow manner FOR FREE which is usually unheard of these days). So here I am on day 2 and I have a full page of notes, I've created my TEEPUBLIC account and about to create the others and my application to Amazon Merch on Demand has been submitted! Now I just need to get the creative juices flowing. Thank you so much for choosing to make all of this knowledge of yours available to us. And hopefully sometime in the not so distant future, I'll be taking part in your Affiliate Marketing Master Class. Take care!
Thank you for the simplicity of this tutorial. Your explanations are concise and easy to follow. I've been looking into doing this for quite some time but became frustrated and disillusioned. Wish me luck, I'm going to dive in today!
Wow. Thank you so much Greg. Best POD tutorial by far. Thank you for providing a transparent and detailed step-by-step guide. Such a legend for offering this advice with no ask for money! Unlike most of the other mentors out there. I'm really excited to branch into these avenues now, not just trying Etsy/Printify. Such an exciting way to focus on design rather than spending so much time on all the listing details and mockup creations for Etsy. Thanks again 🙏😃
Thanks Greg. I just submitted my Amazonmerchondemand app. After I receive approval, I’ll work through T-shirt design and placement using the other online resources your outlined. I appreciate your content. Jeff
Been looking for good information on POD for tees and this is very eye-opening. Please keep up the great job! A couple of questions for you: 1. Regarding trademarks or copyrights, how can I protect my designs with these? Is it worth the time and effort? If yes, what's the process and how much will it eat into profits? 2. For t-shirts, how do you verify or assess the quality of the t-shirts? It will be good to keep customers coming back because of good and reliable quality
Thanks for the comment! 1. Technically you can formally trademark or copyright your designs but it's about $500 per design (I've done it before but I don't think it's worth it unless it's selling like crazy). If someone copies your design you can report them to the platform as a 'copycat' and they will be removed (all without you having to formally protect your designs). Secondly, the big POD sites have good quality by using commercial grade DTG printers, but you can always buy one of your shirts to see the quality first hand. I've done this on the big sites to get a product in hand and can confirm they are good quality.
Thank you SO SO MUCH for sharing this information. I've been trying so hard to find something I love to do that allows me to make a profitable living. I think I've found it now!! This tutorial is extremely helpful and it has saved me MANY hours!
I super appreciate this video! I almost bought a course just now telling me how to do this, and I found you! I’m a stay at home mom and I do photography here and there but I am SO excited to try this out and hopefully make some passive income. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Glad you ran into this video before spending money on a course! It's a great business model with kids at home by the way (speaking from experience lol) because once you've uploaded your designs, there's nothing else to do to run the business. All the best as you get going, and if you run into any questions just let me know!
Ive been doing POD for years and never really mastered it reasons being I've been following the active POD model. This was the best POD tutorial out of the 100s I've watched.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Such a great video! Was curious as to how the copyright works after I upload the listing? For example, if I checked a quote or motto which is free from copyright, but maybe a year later someone else copyrights it, does that mean I have to keep track of all of my designs in case someone copyrights the same quote in the future? Hope my question makes sense. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful!!! I have watched what seems like a million RUclipss learning the POD business to start a shop. This by far, is the best! I can't thank you enough! Just you telling us the websites/programs to use is priceless. I have been floundering trying to figure out which programs and services to use. Unfortunately, I already purchased a few that I now know I don't really need. This is a must-see for all beginners! I was told somewhere along the line that Place-it was not worth the money, but it looks awesome to me - lots of tasks rolled into one program. Thank you so much!
Thank you! I agree in that having just a couple core softwares makes things simple and efficient. There are tons out there but you definitely don't need a ton of them to succeed! Thanks again for the comment, and if you run into any questions just let me know!
@@GregGottfried So, I've been looking at POD and affiliate marketing and financially I am STRUGGLING and could definitely use some extra income streams. Am I in over my head here? I don't wanna keep being broke and living like this anymore.
i just want to say thank you. I am mew to the t-shirt business and I've watched other videos that helped somewhat, but yours is by far the absolute best tutorial I have seen because of the time you took to take us from start to finish. I finally feel that I am ready to make a profit.
After watching so many videos on POD and considering all the dos and don'ts I started my business 3 weeks ago. I got suspended from red bubble without any reason and didn't get approved by Merch from Amazon. I hope this actually works for a beginner like me 😢
When redbubble changed her tiers i got susspended too , without any reasons , the truth that redbubble did the suspension to many people wiithout reason , and teepublic when u upload your design it wont be shown up on the marketplace your profil will be apprentice and that would made u invisible
I also watched alot of videos on pod and finally wanted to start my pod business on redbubble. And my account got suspended in the middle of creating my account! 😭
Bless your heart! Thank you so much for all this information. When I first started researching POD I was so overwhelmed I almost quit before I even started! 😅 This just popped up on my RUclips feed and I’m glad I didn’t quit. I am so excited to get this started. THANK YOU!
Thanks 🙏 Great to hear you ran into this video before calling it quits. There’s so much info out there nowadays it’s hard to find a clear path. If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Hi Greg, I just want to say thank you so much for this detailed tutorial. With this, I believe I can be successful, and I am confident of that due to this wondeful turtorial. I want to say thank you for including us to possibly have financial freedom. May God continue to bless you in all you do. Again, thank you so much!!!!!!🙏🏾✨️🎯
Greg, this was absolutely the most awesome training on POD, very thorough and extremely helpful, and chock full of great resources!!!Thank you so very much!!!I am ready to get started!!!
Amazing! So much information and help in this 39 minute video. I can't thank you enough for explaining everything you need to know to get started in the print on-demand business. I am truly grateful.
Hey there, I did start selling on etsy about a week ago creating ai generated designs. But nothing was coming from it, I'm currently looking at doing a side hustle to create me more income as well as my full time job. I've been searching over 100's of videos but none of them even come close to this one! You were just so descriptive in describing a step by step guide, doing this and that and also the whys. I'm just about to go on and create my first listing and hopefully this can be a start of the journey of becoming something. I appreciate the tutorials and will be defo checking out all your other videos too! Keep it up.
After watching the video, I took the step and published my first design. The challenge I am experiencing is how to find rentable niches. I am still struggling with that. Despite that, you are informative and amazing. Thank you
Great to hear! With the new low-competiton niches strategy it's a really good time to get in and fill up those gaps with your own designs. I'm here if you run into any questions as you're getting going.
I appreciate the way you explained very much. It was very clear and helpful. I've been checking different websites trying to understand how to start my own marketing digital business, but it has been very confusing. You're the best.
Bro, this the holy grail of POD videos I've been searching for! I had a Shopify store 2 years ago integrated with Printify and Printful but I didn't get any sales. not even once. now, I finally decided to give it a shot again with passive PODs. Thank you so much. already subscribed and smashed that like button!
@@GregGottfried I do have a question, I already created a Teepublic store and it's still pending and I tried searching my uploaded product in incognito mode but I can't find my store and the shirt I posted. Can you help me what to do next?
I've been trying to figure out how to do POD for the last couple of weeks, have been trying to set up printify and shopify etc...thank you so much for this video. It's cleared all the obstacles I've been running into so far, and I'm excited to see if i can make a little money doing this. I did apply for amazon merch on demand a week ago, and never heard back anything about it, but I'm going to try the other platforms now. Thanks so much for all the info!!!!
I wish I had seen your channel 4 weeks, I would have saved money and a lot of time. Why are other RUclipsrs in POD so afraid to give value? It shows a selfish spirit that they are worried that others will succeed. Thank you Greg, you are one of the few people on YB generally who gives value in their videos. I always wonder why give "tips" and leave people hanging? These days I'm reading the comments BEFORE watching a video. Thank you very much!
Hi I am a 17 year old guy from India. I have taken all the notes from this video and I want to get started with POD. The problem is all the paid tools that you have mentioned in the video are costing around 17$(1420 rupees) which is not an amount I will be getting any time soon. Can you please help me and recommend some free alternatives, I tried some tools but they are upto some extent paid.
As many as you can 😀 I'd look at it from the expected earnings side, and figure out how much you want to make. I'd say earnings are average about $1/per active listing/per month (and that goes for all the sites). Hope that makes sense, 100 shirts posted on 3 different sites for example is about $300/mo total (or $100/mo from each site). Every time you make a sale, you'll get between $2-$10 profit depending on how big the margin is set on that product. Teepublic sets the prices for you, but all the other sites let you set your own prices and profit margin. The $1 I'm talking about is to give you an average on overall accounts earnings per month. You may have 100 designs live, but only make 20 sales that month. Not every design will sell every month. So if we are averaging between $2-10 per sale (and we got 20 per month) that averages $100 profit that month. With 100 designs, that comes out to about $1 per active design on the account. I hope that helps!
Welp, I am soooo new to this whole POD stuff and I am most grateful with the knowledge you have provided me, and I took LOTS of notes. Wish me luck as I begin this journey that I'm excited about YET nervous, at the same time. I got this!!!
I'll see if I can put together a new video with the best application tips, but here's the one I made previously and it all still holds true today: ruclips.net/video/sKP0AOVbiq8/видео.html The only main changes are that they've become more selective than years ago, a lot of it has to do with timing of application unfortunately, and that you can reapply as many times as needed by using a different email address (I've spoken to a lot of people now who have been accepted on their 2nd/3rd/7th/etc try applying with a different email address). Once you're in, you're in, and it's well worth it to spend the effort on the front end.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. You didn't waste time telling us how successful you are just raw usable relevant information and all for free thank you for your generosity. sincerely.
This was so very informative. I now feel comfortable doing this and can pursue what I've been trying to do for a year. Thank you for taking out all the scareness of going forward with this.
Literally mind blown! So glad i found your channel and this video! Thank you so so much! So much respect to you for not gatekeeping this information, this is exactly what ive been looking for, you just saved me MONTHS of research and mistakes!!!
Thank you for this video, well taught. Now I have a better understanding about pod, watch so many videos and none was making sense and I almost gave up. You save me Greg..
I cannot thank you enough for this video. As a complete novice, I had no idea how or where to start this process. The way you've explained everything and even provided where to go...I am completely grateful. I sincerely thank you for sharing your wisdom and expertise!!
Okay, wow, I have been wanting to do this for years. I am so excited and thankful for this very clear, step by step process. 🙏🙏 will begin to work on this today!
Thank you so much! I have been struggling with the whole shopify, printify and printful, feeling frustrated not wanting to do an active store. So excited to take our new designs and try your tutorial.
Thank you so much Greg for this and other videos. I found them most helpful. As someone who has procrastinated over years on what to start online, you have provided practical tips for my first start. Thank you.
@@GregGottfried Thanks again, for replying. I looked you up in LinkedIn to connect but couldn’t’ find you. Will definitely reach out if I have questions. 🙂
Nice! Definitely a good choice as a side hustle because once you're done working on it that day, there's no additional work to do until you get back to the computer the next weekend to make more designs 👍 I'm here if you run into any questions
I followed everything step by step while watching and was able to start my business by the time I finished the video. Amazing! And Greg........you are fantastic.
Thank you for your selflessness in teaching this to others. Very refreshing to find people like you on the internet helping beginners avoid the pitfalls/roadblocks to success.
Thank you so much Greg. Went through the tutorial today and published my first one. Am very grateful for your kindness in sharing your knowledge. The best and true sharing I have seen on You Tube. Bless your heart.
Greg what an awesome video. Thank you for sharing with us. The information you give is priceless. Most of the RUclipsrs that talk about POD want you to buy their "training videos and books". You gave us the info we needed. Thank you, thank you. I am going to give this a try. 🙏🙏🙏
I hope this video is helpful! Below are the links mentioned & Table of Contents:
Merch Informer 20% OFF: merchinformer.com/779.html [Greg20]
Placeit 15% OFF: bit.ly/placeit-sale
OpenAI ChatGPT: chat.openai.com
Table of Contents:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 What Is Print On-Demand?
5:21 What Topics To Choose
6:23 How To Find Design Ideas
7:08 My NEW Way To Find Design Ideas
10:49 How To Find T-Shirt Slogans
13:32 How To Check For Copyrights
15:55 How To Create T-Shirt Designs That Sell
24:25 Which Websites To Upload T-Shirt Designs
26:15 How To Upload T-Shirt Designs
37:49 How Do You Get Paid
Loved this. I have unique designs for fitness clothing but before I can do those I need a little capital, so I am going to stay with designs on clothing and follow you and advise to get started. Supper excited
@GregGottfried - how hard is it to get apply to & get accepted as an Amazon Merch seller? I was watching someone else's training about POD & they said that it is hard to get accepted. Any tips to make it more likely to get accepted?
is prinify good?
@GregGottfried - Thank you for all of your amazing content! Question, what if there are no images of what I need in Placeit, is it possible to upload an image from a site like Shutterstock and use that for my T-shirt design? Do you have any tips or tricks on this situation? I would of course need to pay for the copyright free images from Shutterstock, but wanted to get your input on this... thank you! Nate
@@natron66 On PlaceIt, where you can edit the image, you can upload a design from your computer. Make sure you do have all the copyright issues addressed though!
Finally! A real, transparent, informative video that isn't trying to sell me anything but provides me with a way to begin a POD business. So grateful for your content, time, and expertise! I'm finally motivated and excited to begin this journey - appreciate you, Greg!
That's awesome to hear! Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
True that! Just the app where I can check for copyright is gold! Thanks!!!!!
I couldn't say that better. Thank you Greg
U so Right.... This Guy is Good.
I Also Learnt Something about this.
Great tutorial Greg ! Where to check for copyrights tho ? That's all I need cause you covered everything else very precisely. This is great ! Thank you so so much!!!
Guys I’m 17 and I have just gotten into this with literally no idea of online businesses but I want to start making money. I watched this video like 2-3 times 😭 and I’ve just launched my first print on demand product and I’ll try coming back in a week to update and then in a month. If anyone has advice or tips pls let me know !! Also thank u Greg for this 🙏🏼
Congrats! Most people don’t make it past getting started so that’s awesome that you’re already posting designs. I’m here if you have any questions as you’re going forward 🙌
I believe in you. I’m believe you can do this and do it well.
Hello mate,
Let's connect. We are in it together.
So how's it goin ?
Same! I just started today 😊
I have spent countless hours over the last several weeks listening to every podcast I could find about POD and combing through every article and social media post, and in all of them combined I didn't get as much value as I did out of these 39 minutes. You've restored my faith in humanity. I know that sounds dramatic but I mean how many times was I given a "training" containing super vague and incomplete information only to be led to a miles-long sales page about joining a "community" for the low, low price of $600 a month or whatever. I believe in paying people for their work, of course, but I don't even trust that these people knew what they were talking about. I NEVER leave comments on RUclips videos, but I seriously cannot thank you enough for this. You give information so clearly, you take us through step by step, it doesn't feel intimidating or overwhelming, I genuinely feel like you have saved me MONTHS of mistakes. Seriously, thank you so much. I will send people directly to this video if anyone ever expresses any interest in this. I get overwhelmed so easily and I feel my path is absolutely clear. I appreciate this more than words can say.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I’m one of those that’s never leaves a comment either, so I really appreciate it. You’re spot on too, there’s soo much fluff and misinformation out there to make a buck. I’m glad to hear this tutorial has been helpful, and I’m always here to answer questions if you get stuck. Thanks again for the comment and best of luck as you get rolling in POD!
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i guess i had luck, it was almost my first channel and it seems it save me some time :)
Thanks agian for the good videos
This restores your faith in humanity? Talk about misusing an expression in the most ridiculous circumstances. This has nothing to do with humanity fool smh
Agree with the comment. I steely leave comments but here to support as it’s a rare very helpful and not money chasing video! Thanks!
Hi man i am 14 years old from Serbia i really wanted to start a business i watched your video from 2023 and 2024 i started Print on Demand 3 days ago and today i made my first sale i just wanted to thank you so much!!
Nice work! If you run into any questions going forward just let me know 👍
I didn't know Serbia speaks English. I am from Nigeria. Someday I ll visit.
hows it going now?
@@CruiseMajor69Hello. American here ✌🏼 Id like to visit both places. I haven’t even been to all 50 states, let alone out of my country. Maybe one day I will get to visit the beautiful places on this giant rock we all call Home. 😊
How did you promote the product you made?
This video was super helpful. I just bought a $47 course to teach me POD through Etsy and then I found this! Your video taught me so much in under 40 mins that the 8 hour course doesn't. Highly recommend!!
Awesome to hear that! Thanks, and if you run into any questions just let me know!
Uhmm can I use Canva with this app @@GregGottfried
You have given me hope. I am working doing what I love (retail) but years of being an employee for someone who has broken me down emotionally, I sit here crying hoping for an answer and I come across your video. Thank you.
You got this! Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
This by far has been the most straightforward video I've ever watched! Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
This video was so much better than the usual advice other creators offer. The Printful/Etsy way.
I'm so glad I watched the whole thing.
Glad it was helpful! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
You are trying to sell the program for checking the products but I'm ok with it.
Also a hint. When you were copying the slogans. you were highlighting the text omitting the " marks.
Just ask Chat to create them in separate line without" marks.
@@jakubchase4821 ask chat? What marks? please elaborate?
Just uploaded my first design, yay! I followed the video step by step, it was super easy & simple. Slept late but it was worth it! Can't wait to binge-watch and learn more to succeed in my POD business from Greg's videos! Your videos are super valuable to us who desperately need it, thank you so so much Greg!!!
That's awesome! Nicely done! If you run into any questions as you continue forward just let me know 👍
Congrats, im so very close to finishing a few designs myself. This is exciting!
Hello! I loved the video! What if I upload a design of my own design? I wanted to sell my drawings into shirts… Can anyone then reuse my designs? How can I make sure other don’t copy mine? Or just use general drawings that won’t hurt me if copied?.. thanks. I’m from Chile
@@carmenpazz Nope no way to stop the copy cats. So many designs on their are just copies of others with a slight twist. Itll probably be hard for someone to copy your drawings though since they are original.
@Spring_of_Smiles how is it going with your sales? Have you made progress or significant revenue?
Thank you so much for posting this! Spent all day watching your videos trying to learn things I can sell online. I'm currently in a financially abusive situation, and the person I'm living with wont let me work. So, I'm turning to do things like this to make/save money without them knowing. Wish me luck ya'll, I want my freedom back! ❤😭
I'm really sorry to hear you're dealing with this. I wanted to suggest that you look for actual jobs where you just work online - such as virtual assistant jobs, or gigs where you can use any skills you have (writing, graphic design, etc). Many virtual assistant type jobs are willing to train you if you have no experience. You could perhaps pursue a job with a regular paycheck in addition to side streams of income like this t-shirt idea. A person absolutely CAN make money online, but the most reliable way to make a living wage is to have multiple streams of income rather than relying on just one stream. It just so happens that I work in online marketing, and have done for more than 10 years. We help people make money online all the time, but I will say that building up a meaningful stream of income this way (by selling something) does take time and consistent work to build up. That's why I'm suggesting that you work a job online in addition to selling things online - with a job, you'll start seeing a regular paycheck right away, instead of having to wait longer if you rely only on selling products. It's worth considering. Depending on where you live (if you are anywhere in the US) there are also resources to help you get out *now* if you want to - there are shelters, and also organizations where you can call when you're alone, talk about the specifics of your situation and they'll help you make a safe plan to get out and get your life back. Financial abuse is real abuse, and if you are in the US you can google the National Domestic Violence Hotline, call their number and they will listen judgement-free and help you brainstorm ideas to get out. In another country I don't know what the service is called, but you can search "help for financial abuse" in an incognito window to find the services that might apply to you where you live. Wishing you all the best on your path to freedom!
I don’t know where u are from but I wish I could help. I’ve been in abusive relationships before I know how hard it can be to escape, You got the first step done so nothing can’t stop you now ! don’t forget you’re a queen, you deserve to be treated like the goddess you are, and I’m sure you will find a way to find your freedom and enjoy it like the strong and independent person you are ❤
Greg, you are the only POD influencer who gives me hope that I can make it in the marketplace arena. Everyone else is telling me I MUST sell on my own website, and spend countless hours on advertising and customer service hassles. Frankly, I just don't want to spend my time and energy on things I hate, rather than the thing I love: creating. For me, it's marketplace... or nothing.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I agree! I've done it both ways now and the passive marketplace route is soo much more enjoyable from the seller perspective. The day-to-day tasks are more enjoyable and less stressful (frankly when you want to 'work' all you have to do is find more niches, create designs, and upload them). and once the work for the day is done, it's done, there's no monitoring ongoing ads or anything like that. I will say though, that initial niche research is the key to succeeding on the big marketplaces. Thanks again for the comment and if you run into any questions I can help with just let me know!
I am an artist who for almost a decade was ordering and STORING merch (prints, decals, postcards, calendars, etc.) of my work. Now my newest web host offers drop-ship services so I've been slowly acclimating to it. The hardest part for me is trusting the quality and service of the drop shipper because I've been doing everything for so long on my own.
Recently I've started playing more with AI designs and decided I'd like to try to sell some of those designs as well but because they're not directly related to my business I was a little uncomfortable putting them on my site. As another viewer said, I've been doing hours/days/weeks of research and had even signed up for an account with Printify.
Ironically, I found you when I was researching them once again after receiving an email reminder to get started with my account. 😂
I've watched, thumbs-uped and saved two of your vids now and am also following. As someone else commented, you deserve to be compensated for the time and details you've shared, so I look forward to supporting you through using your codes to purchase your recommended subscriptions and maybe buy you a coffee through here if you have that feature activated.
Many thanks, Christina Collie
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Man, am I glad I found you Greg. I have spent $1,100 in April for a lady who was doing a very similar business POD and it required you to watch over 100 videos before your store is up and running. Let just say, it was so hard to follow her business strategy and it cost me up to date about $1,800 to kick start my store and by far I have not made a dime from it yet. I found you and I am committed that this is what I have been looking for and you just made it so simple to follow. I believe this is my way out and start fresh, even though I lost so much money in the last few months but I truly believe you from what I just learned in 39 minutes. Bless your heart young man and thank you so so much. I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel for this new journey. Wish me luck! Tana S
I accidentally stumbled upon this video after I had stopped trying Print on Demand due to Etsy banning my store and the youtuber I was following I ended up unfollowing as the advice they were providing and videos they were uploading were no longer relevant to me. Not only have you reignited a portion of my motivation that was tied to Print on Demand, which I now want to give it another go, but you have helped to provide an alternative solution, which many other people do not do. Thank-you so much Greg for your time and this video. I wish nothing but continued success for you.
Sorry to hear about the Etsy store, I’ve heard stories like that before and it’s really a shame. That’s awesome that you’re going down this route, in my experience it’s so much easier and smoother. If you’re run into any questions at all, just let me know!
Hey do you know why Etsy banned you? I tried this advice and just got banned from Teepublic with no explanation. Did Etsy ever say what the issue was and have you had similar experience on Teepublic?
Wow, you really explained this in a simple way. I’ve been battling with Print on demand and haven’t made sales since but your video has really explained what I need to do better. Thank you so much.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks again!
Thank you so much! I have had a ton of ideas in a niche market and had a lot of people tell me I need to get them on a shirt. However, I have absolutely loathed the idea of having to waste a metric fork ton of time getting everything setup and going. Super excited to get started thanks again!
Perfect fit! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
TBH I’ve had a lot of failures of creating an acc from any stores and got banned. I’m from Philippines, I decided to to some research about side hustles where I can bring the work everywhere I go. I really appreciate you posting this for everyone and helping out. Very straight forward and very transparent! PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COST!
Legend.. Thank you 🙌
I set up a store on Spring Creator yesterday and am excited about it. More importantly, social media assumed I was interested in on-demand appeal printing, so RUclips gifted me with this video; what a blessing!!! There is no hype, hidden agendas, or gimmicks, just high-value content. Thank you, Greg, for this service.
That’s awesome to hear! Nice work and if you run into any questions just let me know
Any updates?
Bro any updates?
@@GregGottfried Hi Greg, What if someone copies your quote and/or design?
This channel is the best blessing God has sent me today. You are extremely generous with information Greg, I just subscribed so that I never miss any of your educative videos. God bless you abundantly 😇🙏🏾
Thanks and welcome aboard! If you run into any questions just let me know 🙌
Thank you so much for being so transparent on this informative tutorial. I am personally blown away by it and listened to everything you have taught here.
I pray that I set up everything you see this morning as it is now 2.20 am in UK. Yes I am hungry for success. I'm a grandma of 14 and in my 60s.
Wasted over £150,00 looking for business that work.
I will personally tell the world about you once it truly work.
Cheers to success🤗
THANK YOU for sharing your passion, knowledge and experience FOR FREE with your viewers! Since retiring 5 years ago from a high-pressure sales field, I have struggled with leaving those skill-sets behind. I have needed a creative outlet that allows me to use these skills when, where and how I want to, for both personal profit and charitable endeavors. I am extremely excited to get started with POD opportunities!
Thanks I appreciate you taking the time to write this! I totally understand. It’s funny how people think once you retire you “do nothing” but in reality the need to give and achieve never goes away 😀 I’m glad this is a good fit, and I’m here if you run into any questions!
I've been trying to learn POD for so long and this is by far the best video I've watched. Straight to the point and very clear. Thank you very much xx😍
Great to hear that! If you run into any questions as you’re going forward just let me know!
I’ve literally just opened 3 stores (well, awaiting verification from Amazon Merch) and I did it as I watched this video by playing and the pausing as I went along.
This by far is the easiest RUclips tutorial I’ve watched, and I’ve watched many!
Thank you so so much.
You’ve gained a new subscriber here. May you acquire many, many more. ❤🙏
That’s awesome! I appreciate the comment and if you run into any questions as you’re going forward just let me know 🙌
May I ask how has your success been using this business model? I'm really interested and eager, I need to start making some extra $$ myself!
any uptade? have you made profit/got lots of sales?
Are you making $ ???
I stopped for a bit after having spinal surgery and became down and depressed but I’m back in it now.
Returning to the process of building my store. I have a lot of items just not selling at the moment. I need to fine tune everything now.
I wish every tutorial on any topic was as straightforward, fast paced and content rich as your videos
I appreciate that. If you run into any questions just let me know
FACTS. Ive seen so many, my head is spinning.
He is amazing in teaching others.
Thanks Greg!!! I'm back!! I found you back in 2020 but for some reason I stopped!! I checked Merch by Amazon recently and found I had a sell in 2022, 2023 and a sale in 2024. I remember the funds but I didn't know why I received them. Now I know. I could kick myself but, LET"S GO FOWARD!!! God bless you.🙏🙂
Wow....just, Wow! This tutorial lays it out for you. There is absolutely no reason not to move forward after watching this video. Excellent!
Glad it was helpful! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Thank you for this. I've been hesitant to start but your video has given me a whole new outlook on the opportunities out there. This is by far the best tutorial I've come across during my research.
Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Thank you for this Greg, i always seem to learn new things from your videos that others don't talk about or share!
Glad to hear that! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
This was absolutely clear and super easy to follow. Thank you. Greg, for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience with us. This is exactly the breakdown I was searching for. You are definitely “paying it forward”! Thanks! 🙏🏼🤗
I appreciate that, thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Hey Greg. I just wanted to say I stumbled across your videos first in regards to affiliate marketing on RUclips. While I was excited about that, I then went over to your channel and subscribed and saw all your other videos about POD. So I watched the very first quickstart tutorial you did...and then the next...and the next...and I finished all of them in about 2 days. Needless to say, I got very excited about this too, especially with the low upfront cost (being kind enough to share your experience in a step by step, easy to follow manner FOR FREE which is usually unheard of these days). So here I am on day 2 and I have a full page of notes, I've created my TEEPUBLIC account and about to create the others and my application to Amazon Merch on Demand has been submitted! Now I just need to get the creative juices flowing. Thank you so much for choosing to make all of this knowledge of yours available to us. And hopefully sometime in the not so distant future, I'll be taking part in your Affiliate Marketing Master Class. Take care!
Thank you for the simplicity of this tutorial. Your explanations are concise and easy to follow. I've been looking into doing this for quite some time but became frustrated and disillusioned.
Wish me luck, I'm going to dive in today!
That's awesome, thanks for taking the time to write this. You got this! If you run into any questions as you're going along just let me know!
The best… absolutely the best video I’ve watched on POD. I’ll update you soon on how I do. I’ll start today March 20 2024.
Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
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Wow. Thank you so much Greg. Best POD tutorial by far. Thank you for providing a transparent and detailed step-by-step guide. Such a legend for offering this advice with no ask for money! Unlike most of the other mentors out there. I'm really excited to branch into these avenues now, not just trying Etsy/Printify. Such an exciting way to focus on design rather than spending so much time on all the listing details and mockup creations for Etsy. Thanks again 🙏😃
That's fantastic to hear! If you run into any questions at all just let me know 👍
Thanks! Fine content!
Thanks Jeff, I really appreciate the super thanks! If you’re running into any questions at all, just let me know 👍
Thanks Greg. I just submitted my Amazonmerchondemand app. After I receive approval, I’ll work through T-shirt design and placement using the other online resources your outlined. I appreciate your content. Jeff
Been looking for good information on POD for tees and this is very eye-opening. Please keep up the great job! A couple of questions for you:
1. Regarding trademarks or copyrights, how can I protect my designs with these? Is it worth the time and effort? If yes, what's the process and how much will it eat into profits?
2. For t-shirts, how do you verify or assess the quality of the t-shirts? It will be good to keep customers coming back because of good and reliable quality
Thanks for the comment! 1. Technically you can formally trademark or copyright your designs but it's about $500 per design (I've done it before but I don't think it's worth it unless it's selling like crazy). If someone copies your design you can report them to the platform as a 'copycat' and they will be removed (all without you having to formally protect your designs). Secondly, the big POD sites have good quality by using commercial grade DTG printers, but you can always buy one of your shirts to see the quality first hand. I've done this on the big sites to get a product in hand and can confirm they are good quality.
Thank you SO SO MUCH for sharing this information. I've been trying so hard to find something I love to do that allows me to make a profitable living. I think I've found it now!! This tutorial is extremely helpful and it has saved me MANY hours!
Glad it was helpful! I think it's a perfect fit for that. If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Thank you Greg for this insightful video. You've just gained a fresh fan in your fan club!
Awesome, thank you!
I super appreciate this video! I almost bought a course just now telling me how to do this, and I found you! I’m a stay at home mom and I do photography here and there but I am SO excited to try this out and hopefully make some passive income. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Glad you ran into this video before spending money on a course! It's a great business model with kids at home by the way (speaking from experience lol) because once you've uploaded your designs, there's nothing else to do to run the business. All the best as you get going, and if you run into any questions just let me know!
Ive been doing POD for years and never really mastered it reasons being I've been following the active POD model. This was the best POD tutorial out of the 100s I've watched.🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Such a great video! Was curious as to how the copyright works after I upload the listing? For example, if I checked a quote or motto which is free from copyright, but maybe a year later someone else copyrights it, does that mean I have to keep track of all of my designs in case someone copyrights the same quote in the future? Hope my question makes sense. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful!!! I have watched what seems like a million RUclipss learning the POD business to start a shop. This by far, is the best! I can't thank you enough! Just you telling us the websites/programs to use is priceless. I have been floundering trying to figure out which programs and services to use. Unfortunately, I already purchased a few that I now know I don't really need. This is a must-see for all beginners! I was told somewhere along the line that Place-it was not worth the money, but it looks awesome to me - lots of tasks rolled into one program. Thank you so much!
Thank you! I agree in that having just a couple core softwares makes things simple and efficient. There are tons out there but you definitely don't need a ton of them to succeed! Thanks again for the comment, and if you run into any questions just let me know!
@@GregGottfried So, I've been looking at POD and affiliate marketing and financially I am STRUGGLING and could definitely use some extra income streams. Am I in over my head here? I don't wanna keep being broke and living like this anymore.
Thank you so much Greg for sharing such valuable experiences and complete guides to the public! I'll never stop learning from your awesome video!
Thanks! If you run into any questions just let me know!
i just want to say thank you. I am mew to the t-shirt business and I've watched other videos that helped somewhat, but yours is by far the absolute best tutorial I have seen because of the time you took to take us from start to finish. I finally feel that I am ready to make a profit.
Awesome! Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Hats off, this is the BEST. No fluffs, real practical information and no upselling some other masterclass.
Thank you I appreciate that. If you ever run into any questions just let me know 👍
Thank you Greg for this awesome video. The best POD tutorial so far.
Glad it was helpful! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
After watching so many videos on POD and considering all the dos and don'ts I started my business 3 weeks ago. I got suspended from red bubble without any reason and didn't get approved by Merch from Amazon. I hope this actually works for a beginner like me 😢
When redbubble changed her tiers i got susspended too , without any reasons , the truth that redbubble did the suspension to many people wiithout reason , and teepublic when u upload your design it wont be shown up on the marketplace your profil will be apprentice and that would made u invisible
I also watched alot of videos on pod and finally wanted to start my pod business on redbubble. And my account got suspended in the middle of creating my account! 😭
You got this! Once you get rolling things should get smoother. I'm here if you run into any questions though!
This is the most impactful POD video I have watched. I had started down the Etsy route but your content is making me rethink. Thank you!
Thanks!
Thank you!! 🙏
Bless your heart! Thank you so much for all this information. When I first started researching POD I was so overwhelmed I almost quit before I even started! 😅 This just popped up on my RUclips feed and I’m glad I didn’t quit. I am so excited to get this started. THANK YOU!
Thanks 🙏 Great to hear you ran into this video before calling it quits. There’s so much info out there nowadays it’s hard to find a clear path. If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
@@GregGottfried Thanks so much!
I just signed up for Merch Informer but when I search for the keyword the competition score doesn’t show up on my page. Did this feature go away?
Too good Greg. So well explained. I wish all tutorials are as good as yours. 👌
Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
@@GregGottfried I sure will. I will go through your tutorial once again and I am sure I will have some queries. Thank you again.
Fantastic detailed video! You cover all the steps in detail which really separates your content.
Another great tutorial!
Much appreciated! If you run into any questions just let me know!
@@GregGottfried
Please help me to survive in life
This was EXTREMELY helpful. Going to upload all of mine right now!
Nice! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Hi Greg, I just want to say thank you so much for this detailed tutorial. With this, I believe I can be successful, and I am confident of that due to this wondeful turtorial. I want to say thank you for including us to possibly have financial freedom. May God continue to bless you in all you do. Again, thank you so much!!!!!!🙏🏾✨️🎯
I am so excited to try this print on demand and selling of t-shirts. Thank you for showing how to be successful. Your video is just what I needed.
Awesome! Thank you! I’m here if you run into any questions 👍
THIS is the best POD video I've ever seen--thank you!!!!!
Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Greg, this was absolutely the most awesome training on POD, very thorough and extremely helpful, and chock full of great resources!!!Thank you so very much!!!I am ready to get started!!!
Just uploaded my 1st Print On-Demand T-shirt.
Which platform??
@@MilkandHoney13914 TeePublic
Amazing! So much information and help in this 39 minute video. I can't thank you enough for explaining everything you need to know to get started in the print on-demand business. I am truly grateful.
Hey there, I did start selling on etsy about a week ago creating ai generated designs. But nothing was coming from it, I'm currently looking at doing a side hustle to create me more income as well as my full time job. I've been searching over 100's of videos but none of them even come close to this one! You were just so descriptive in describing a step by step guide, doing this and that and also the whys. I'm just about to go on and create my first listing and hopefully this can be a start of the journey of becoming something. I appreciate the tutorials and will be defo checking out all your other videos too! Keep it up.
That’s awesome to hear, thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
After watching the video, I took the step and published my first design. The challenge I am experiencing is how to find rentable niches. I am still struggling with that. Despite that, you are informative and amazing. Thank you
Hey, can you tell how your journey is going?
I like how clear you make this information. And I appreciate no upselling things. thanks!
great one Greg!!!!!, ive been watching your tuts noting down stuff, I think im ready now...many thanks
Great to hear! With the new low-competiton niches strategy it's a really good time to get in and fill up those gaps with your own designs. I'm here if you run into any questions as you're getting going.
I appreciate the way you explained very much. It was very clear and helpful. I've been checking different websites trying to understand how to start my own marketing digital business, but it has been very confusing. You're the best.
Bro, this the holy grail of POD videos I've been searching for! I had a Shopify store 2 years ago integrated with Printify and Printful but I didn't get any sales. not even once. now, I finally decided to give it a shot again with passive PODs. Thank you so much. already subscribed and smashed that like button!
Right on! I appreciate the comment and if you run into any questions as you get rolling with passive POD just let me know 👍
@@GregGottfried I do have a question, I already created a Teepublic store and it's still pending and I tried searching my uploaded product in incognito mode but I can't find my store and the shirt I posted. Can you help me what to do next?
40 minutes that felt like 25. Great video.
Glad to hear it! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Will use! Thank you, so much. Well done. ❤ Keep up the good work!
Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Going to do this today, will be back with an update in 30 days!
how was it? pls give us the update
Whats the update?
I've been trying to figure out how to do POD for the last couple of weeks, have been trying to set up printify and shopify etc...thank you so much for this video. It's cleared all the obstacles I've been running into so far, and I'm excited to see if i can make a little money doing this. I did apply for amazon merch on demand a week ago, and never heard back anything about it, but I'm going to try the other platforms now. Thanks so much for all the info!!!!
I wish I had seen your channel 4 weeks, I would have saved money and a lot of time. Why are other RUclipsrs in POD so afraid to give value? It shows a selfish spirit that they are worried that others will succeed. Thank you Greg, you are one of the few people on YB generally who gives value in their videos. I always wonder why give "tips" and leave people hanging? These days I'm reading the comments BEFORE watching a video. Thank you very much!
Hi I am a 17 year old guy from India. I have taken all the notes from this video and I want to get started with POD. The problem is all the paid tools that you have mentioned in the video are costing around 17$(1420 rupees) which is not an amount I will be getting any time soon. Can you please help me and recommend some free alternatives, I tried some tools but they are upto some extent paid.
Please complete your studies first!!!
Canva to design, FreePik(commercial use images),ChatGPT for listings, Redbubble (free but they take a % of each sale)
Mid journey ai,canva,chat gpt.
how many designs recommended uploading a month?
As many as you can 😀 I'd look at it from the expected earnings side, and figure out how much you want to make. I'd say earnings are average about $1/per active listing/per month (and that goes for all the sites). Hope that makes sense, 100 shirts posted on 3 different sites for example is about $300/mo total (or $100/mo from each site). Every time you make a sale, you'll get between $2-$10 profit depending on how big the margin is set on that product. Teepublic sets the prices for you, but all the other sites let you set your own prices and profit margin. The $1 I'm talking about is to give you an average on overall accounts earnings per month. You may have 100 designs live, but only make 20 sales that month. Not every design will sell every month. So if we are averaging between $2-10 per sale (and we got 20 per month) that averages $100 profit that month. With 100 designs, that comes out to about $1 per active design on the account. I hope that helps!
thanks!@@GregGottfried
FAN-TA-STIC!!! as always. Thank you!
Thank you Ivanka!
Low-key this may be the best tutorial on youtube. Not a second wasted. Awesome work and subscribed.
Thanks for the sub! I appreciate the comment too. If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Welp, I am soooo new to this whole POD stuff and I am most grateful with the knowledge you have provided me, and I took LOTS of notes. Wish me luck as I begin this journey that I'm excited about YET nervous, at the same time. I got this!!!
This man is an angel ❤
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You forgot to mentioned that we first need to apply to the amazon merchant program and it can be challenging. 😃
I'll see if I can put together a new video with the best application tips, but here's the one I made previously and it all still holds true today: ruclips.net/video/sKP0AOVbiq8/видео.html The only main changes are that they've become more selective than years ago, a lot of it has to do with timing of application unfortunately, and that you can reapply as many times as needed by using a different email address (I've spoken to a lot of people now who have been accepted on their 2nd/3rd/7th/etc try applying with a different email address). Once you're in, you're in, and it's well worth it to spend the effort on the front end.
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Can I sell my same design on these three different Print On Demand marketplaces?
Yes you can 👍
@@GregGottfried Thank you for the reply.
Dude .... No one online explained how to do this in detail like you have ...... Thank you soooo much.
I appreciate that, thank you 🙏 I’m here if you run into any questions too
This is by far one of the best videos on RUclips!! Thank you for taking the time and being so kind to share this information.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you, and if you run into any questions just let me know!
Brilliant Explanation... Cant wait to see the results, Thanks Greg :)
Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Thank you so much for this tutorial. You didn't waste time telling us how successful you are just raw usable relevant information and all for free thank you for your generosity. sincerely.
This was so very informative. I now feel comfortable doing this and can pursue what I've been trying to do for a year. Thank you for taking out all the scareness of going forward with this.
Glad it was helpful! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Literally mind blown! So glad i found your channel and this video! Thank you so so much! So much respect to you for not gatekeeping this information, this is exactly what ive been looking for, you just saved me MONTHS of research and mistakes!!!
No worries! I appreciate that… If you run into any questions as you’re making your way along just let me know!
Thank you for this video, well taught. Now I have a better understanding about pod, watch so many videos and none was making sense and I almost gave up. You save me Greg..
Great to hear! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
This is by far the best POD video i have ever watched.........i came here knowing absolutely nothing about POD......now i know better......thanks greg
Right on! Thanks for the comment and if you run into any questions just let me know 👍
I cannot thank you enough for this video. As a complete novice, I had no idea how or where to start this process. The way you've explained everything and even provided where to go...I am completely grateful. I sincerely thank you for sharing your wisdom and expertise!!
Okay, wow, I have been wanting to do this for years. I am so excited and thankful for this very clear, step by step process. 🙏🙏 will begin to work on this today!
Nice! Glad to be able to help you get started. If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Thank you so much! I have been struggling with the whole shopify, printify and printful, feeling frustrated not wanting to do an active store. So excited to take our new designs and try your tutorial.
Thank you Greg..You are the best...I can say it was the most valuable time that is listening to you...
I'm going to start the business Guided by your instructions .. thanks for the clear and comprehensive teaching.
Nice! Glad it was helpful! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Thank you so much Greg for this and other videos. I found them most helpful. As someone who has procrastinated over years on what to start online, you have provided practical tips for my first start. Thank you.
Glad to help! That’s an incredible feeling to get the ball rolling on a new business. If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
@@GregGottfried Thanks again, for replying. I looked you up in LinkedIn to connect but couldn’t’ find you. Will definitely reach out if I have questions. 🙂
Thank you Greg! I think i found my side hustle! I"m a school teacher cant wait to make this my weekend GIG! Thank you for sharing your skills.
Nice! Definitely a good choice as a side hustle because once you're done working on it that day, there's no additional work to do until you get back to the computer the next weekend to make more designs 👍 I'm here if you run into any questions
I followed everything step by step while watching and was able to start my business by the time I finished the video. Amazing! And Greg........you are fantastic.
Thank you so much for this video. It was thorough. I have learned a lot from this. About to venture into POD. Thank you so much for your transparency.
Glad it was helpful! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Greg, thank you immensely. You saved me countless hours of trying to understand print on demand.
Great to hear! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍
Thank you for your selflessness in teaching this to others. Very refreshing to find people like you on the internet helping beginners avoid the pitfalls/roadblocks to success.
Thank you so much Greg. Went through the tutorial today and published my first one. Am very grateful for your kindness in sharing your knowledge. The best and true sharing I have seen on You Tube. Bless your heart.
Great tutorial, Greg! Your content is always super helpful for anyone diving into the print-on-demand world.
Greg what an awesome video. Thank you for sharing with us. The information you give is priceless. Most of the RUclipsrs that talk about POD want you to buy their "training videos and books". You gave us the info we needed. Thank you, thank you. I am going to give this a try. 🙏🙏🙏
I appreciate that! Thank you, and as always if you run into any questions just let me know!
Outstanding video! This is an invaluable source I will go to over and over. Thanks, Greg!
Glad it was helpful! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍