I this episode I get caught back up on Etsy and print provider news, including the following topics: 

• Etsy shipping profile updates
• Etsy listing takedowns
• Etsy image aspect ratio update
• Printful Growth Plan Pricing
• Printify Express Delivery
• Printify and Printful mockup colors

Printful Growth Plan Info: https://www.printful.com/memberships

Videos Mentioned

• Etsy Listing Removals
• Etsy Image Aspect Ratio
• Printful Updates
• Printify Express Delivery
• Printify Mockup Colors

Episode Webpage: https://podinsights.net/october-2023-print-on-demand-update/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode we have the July 2023 print on demand update including the following topics: 

• Etsy listing offer feature
• Printify Amplify and other updates
• Gelato subscription update
• UK VAT displayed on Etsy listings
• Q4 niche planning

Printify price updates:
Product Pricing
Shipping Pricing

Episode Blogpost: https://podinsights.net/july-2023-print-on-demand-update/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In the June 2023 print on demand update, I cover the following:

• Etsy listing workflow updates
• Printify mockup backgrounds & custom inserts
• Gelato quantity discounts
• RGB vs CMYK print files
• Seasonal niche planning

Episode Blogpost: https://podinsights.net/june-2023-print-on-demand-update

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In the May 2023 print on demand update, I cover the following:

• Etsy Up and other seller sessions
• Printify updates
• Reduced core product pricing on Printful
• CustomCat Pro core pricing update & free trial
• International selling with Gelato vs Printify
• Seasonal niche ideas

CustomCat Pro trial: https://affiliate.customcat.com/podinsights

Episode Blogpost: https://podinsights.net/may-2023-print-on-demand-update/

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I cover the April 2023 print on demand update, including the following topics: 

• Etsy listing workflow changes
• Printify TOS update & store policies
• Kittl mockup generator
• Printify product stock status updates
• Niche ideas

Episode blogpost: https://podinsights.net/april-2023-print-on-demand-update/

Audio Notes: 
Microphone: Warm Audio WA-87 R2
Interface: MOTU Ultralite mk5

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode we've got the March 2023 print on demand update, including the following topics: 

• Etsy listing workflow changes and big future enhancement for listing prices
• Graphic templates from Printify
• DTF Printing from Printful
• Custom package inserts and labels from Gelato
• Price increase from Gooten
• Order cancellation policies for your Etsy shop
• Seasonal niche & design ideas

Episode blogpost: https://podinsights.net/march-2023-print-on-demand-update/

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode we have the February 2023 print on demand update, including the following topics: 

• Etsy auto replies
• Etsy search updates
• Printify price increases
• Printful full color embroidery
• Questions answered
• Seasonal niches

Episode blogpost: https://podinsights.net/february-2023-print-on-demand-update/

Audio gear in episode: 
Microphone: Rode K2 - Telefunken E88CC
Interface: MOTU Ultralite mk5

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I review a breakdown of profits and profit margin for selling print on demand products on Etsy, followed by a discussion of business banking and the benefits of setting up business accounts even if you're a sole proprietor. I also recommend a few checking and credit card products (US only) for new and experienced sellers.

Episode webpage: https://podinsights.net/print-on-demand-profits-business-banking/

Goodpods Podcast App: https://goodpods.com

Audio gear in episode: 
Microphone: Rode Broadcaster
Interface: Audient ID44

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this first episode of 2023 I review January news from Etsy, Printify, Gelato, CustomCat, and Alura, in addition to answer more questions from the YouTube channel and discussing some niche ideas to start the year off.

Blogpost: https://podinsights.net/january-2023-print-on-demand-update/

Audio Gear in this episode: 
Microphone: Rode K2
Interface: Audient ID44

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I compare the three main types of print on demand sales channels: artist marketplaces, independent seller marketplaces, and selling through your own website.

I compare the barriers to entry, cost to get started, level of competition, and seller fees associated with each sales channel to help you decide which ones are a good fit for you.

Episode blogpost: https://podinsights.net/print-on-demand-sales-channel-comparison/

Audio gear in this episode: 
Microphone: JZ Vintage 67
Interface: Audient ID44

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In the November 2022 print on demand update I cover several small updates from Printify, some Black Friday deals on helpful tools & resources, and answer two more questions from the YouTube channel.

Blogpost: https://podinsights.net/?p=627
Printify Provider status: https://printify.com/network-fulfillment-status/

Black Friday Deals:

Vexels: 55% off lifetime & annual subscriptions (Nov 23 – Nov 30)

Placeit: 33% off annual subscriptions (Nov 23 – Nov 30)

Sale Samurai: 6 month subscription for $39.99 (coupon code: podinsights, Nov 18 – Nov 28)

Gelato: Gelato+ free shipping on apparel orders over $25 until 12/31/22

Creative Fabrica: All-access annual subscription for $59 (graphics & fonts)

Audio gear in this episode: 
Microphone: JZ V11
Interface: Audiofuse Studio

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I review the process options on Printify for handling Etsy orders for personalized or customized products. Essentially there are two options: submitting all orders manually, or preventing your personalized products from syncing to your Printify account. I discuss both options, including the benefits and drawbacks of each. 

Check out the links below to the website and YouTube channel for the blogpost for this episode as well as the video where I walk through these options. 

Audio gear in this episode: 
Microphone: Rode K2
Interface: Arturia Audiofuse Studio

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In the October 2022 monthly print on demand update, we talk about preparing your Etsy shop for Q4, including how to communicate production and shipping delays to customers, and prepping for running sales & promotions. 

Episode Topics: 

• Etsy Q4 Seller Seminars
• Q4 Prep - Production & shipping delays, cutoff dates, and more
• Q4 Prep - Running sales & promotions
• Q&A - Updating stock status, creating bundle or pack product variants

Check out the blogpost for this episode for links to all resources (link in footer)

Audio Gear in this episode:
Microphone: Neumann TLM103
Interface: MOTU Ultralite mk5

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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A print on demand dropshipping business has a big revenue potential, and is a popular choice for those who want to start a business from their home without a huge startup investment. This popularity also makes it a competitive industry, though. So, how do you stand out so your print on demand business can reach its full potential? That’s what we’ll learn in this episode. 

Heather Johnson started selling print on demand apparel after her hours were cut during the pandemic. She needed an extra income stream that could fit alongside her day job in healthcare and spent about $30 opening an Etsy shop. Roughly a year later, she’s grown that investment into a $15K+ monthly revenue. 

Heather shares her strategies with other owners through her Print on Demand academy, and today she’s sharing some of those insights with our listeners. If you want to know how to start and grow a successful print on demand business, you’ll want to hear Heather’s advice!

Resources

• HeatherXStudio - Find the Print on Demand Academy and Etsy Blueprint on Heather’s website
• Heather Studio on YouTube - More advice and insights from Heather
• UpFlip Newsletter - Get actionable business tips delivered straight to your inbox

Connect with UpFlip:

• On Facebook
• On Instagram
• @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter

For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts.

Thanks for listening!

The monthly update episode is where I will provide an update on print on demand current events including news from the Etsy marketplace, print on demand platform updates and enhancements, and timely advice on trending or seasonal niches. 

For August 2022, I discuss these topics: 

• Etsy Purchase Protection Program
• Etsy Customer Video Reviews
• Etsy Holiday Trend Report
• CustomCat Digisoft
• Kittl Design Tool Testing
• Price Increase & Shipping Strategy for my shop
• Halloween Niches 

Check out the blogpost for this episode for links to all resources:
https://www.podinsights.net

Audio gear in this episode: 
Microphone: Rode Broadcaster
Interface: Sound Devices MixPre 6 II

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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Ryan Hogue was working two jobs when he started his print on demand business. He’s since become a multi-million dollar Amazon seller, bringing in a monthly revenue of $50,000+ and earning a passive income that’s let him step back from the rat race. 

In this episode, Ryan shares his advice for how to start and grow a print on demand business. He’ll talk about how much it costs to get started in this industry and the top tools and strategies to start and scale a print on demand dropshipping business.

One way Ryan has scaled his revenue is by diversifying his revenue streams. He drew on his experience as a professor to design a series of courses that teach other people how to use “Ryan’s Method” to earn passive income. His YouTube channel has similar content and more than 100,000 subscribers. He’ll share how he’s used YouTube and other social media channels to grow his business, along with tips on how to use similar strategies to grow your own passive income. 

Resources

Ryan Hogue Passive Income - Hear more tips from Ryan on his YouTube channel
UpFlip blog - Learn more about starting and growing a business

Connect with UpFlip:

• On Facebook
• On Instagram
• @UpFlipOfficial on Twitter

For more insights to start, build, or grow a business, check out the resources on UpFlip.com or head to the UpFlip YouTube channel to see more interviews with business owners and experts.

Thanks for listening!

In this episode I discuss a wide variety of topics related to shipping for your Etsy Print on Demand shop. Everything from developing a shipping pricing strategy to setting up shipping profiles and dealing with shipping issues.

Check out the blogpost for this episode for links to all resources:
https://www.podinsights.net

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I discuss the new Gelato Gold account and other paid print on demand subscriptions. We'll talk about the benefits, the pricing, and whether any of them are worth it for your business. 

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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If you're starting a print on demand shop on Etsy or another marketplace, you will need to decide on the general strategy for your store. In this episode I walk through the two main strategies and cover specific examples of niches that you can get into for each one. 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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In this episode I discuss the structure of traditional retail, print on demand, and drop shipping businesses, and how any individual can get involved in a print on demand drop shipping business. This episode pairs well with earlier episodes this season in setting up the basics of selling print on demand online through different platforms such as Etsy, Redbubble, or Merch by Amazon. 

Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights

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