Print On Demand Cast: Print On Demand Tips and eCommerce Strategies for Selling POD on Etsy, Amazon, and More!

On this week's episode of the POD Cast, Travis and Josiah get into some things that may be hurting your business as well as give some solutions for eliminating (or at least thinking about them differently.) They also dive into some industry trends during the Point Of Interest. Enjoy this weeks show! http://printondemandcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...

On this episode of the Print On Demand Cast, Travis and Josiah take some of what they've learned over the past several Q4's and other holiday seasons to share with you some strategies for holiday prep. It's not only about making sure you've got a plan, but also making sure you've got the time to implement it. Listen in as they share a timeline to help you have success for...

On the first episode of season 2 of the Print On Demand Cast, Travis and Josiah welcome Robyn Johnson to the show! Robyn's list of accolades is long but suffice it to say she knows how to scale a business. She also gives a TON of tips during this interview about everything from starting off to scaling to surviving! If you're a serious entrepreneur and have a passion to grow your business...

For the last episode of the year (and of Season 1), Travis and Josiah share a bit about the highs and lows of the LONGEST year ever! What did they learn? Did they reach their goals? What are their biggest take-aways? In this day and age, we're so inundated with bad news that it can be suffocating, especially THIS year! Take some time to reflect not only on the challenges of 2020, but also on...

'Tis the season to be working around the clock and making all the money in Print On Demand, right? Well, there's certainly some truth to that and the guys are feeling the burn as they round the final turn towards the home stretch of Q4! Join them this week as the answer some listener questions about certain patterns showing up on different substrates, as well as question on POD niche res...

On this week's show, the guys share all about how they utilize virtual assistants in their Print On Demand businesses. While certainly not exhaustive, there are a few good ideas if you plan on starting to build a team around you.  Plus, a new challenger to DTG (Direct To Garment) printing is stepping up and more people are talking about it. DTF (Direct To Film) seems to be gaining steam and T...

Exactly what does it take to get a product from "order" all the way to "customer is so happy he tells 10 friends who also tell 10 more friends and you retire on a private island?" Well, we might not make it to the island in this episode, but Travis and Josiah definitely go through several of the different parts of order flow management this week. Several golden nuggets are drop...

Goals are important. We all know this, but many continue to put off setting them. In fact, we typically wait until the end of the year to even talk about them  - well, we're no different! ;-) This week, the "podcasting professionals" (inside joke) Travis and Josiah talk about S.M.A.R.T. Goals and what they entail. They even set some for 2020 for themselves. As the year comes to a cl...

This week's Main Event is all about sublimating mugs. It's a topic Travis and Josiah have talked about on previous podcasts (last week's POI, in fact) but the guys go a bit more in depth this week.  Plus, Travis reveals his BIG NEWS that he's been teasing out the past few weeks. See what's happening in the Point Of Interest segment this week. Enjoy the show! Enjoy the show...

There are many solutions to help organize your print shop, but Josiah and What For? Apparel have been using Deco Network for the past year or so. Given their experience on the platform, we thought it'd be a great topic of discussion to see how it's been working for them. Also, on this week's Point Of Interest, we talk all things Dye Sublimation and how its growth is influencing indu...

*BAD AUDIO ALERT* We apologize for the audio quality during this interview. Mike and Jacque are back for Part 2 of the interview this week to continue the conversation about employing people in your Print On Demand business. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com http://printondemandcast.com/shop http://printondemandcast.com/facebook http://printondemandcast.com/youtube http://printondemandc...

*BAD AUDIO ALERT* We apologize for the audio quality during this interview. At the risk of alienating our...well....alien listeners, we wanted to have a podcast where we talked about the art of employing humans. It can definitely be a challenge and sometimes cause you to make some tough decisions, but to be honest, your employees are your number one resource. Figuring out how to support them is a...

"Start with the end in mind."  However, if you heed that advice, there's always this: "Fix what you started incorrectly so that you don't go crazy later when you're trying to balance 50,000 plates in the air." Regardless which advice you followed when you started out, you'll undoubtedly come to a place where you realize the importance of organization.  While...

Those in the Print On Demand Facebook ecosphere will likely recognize the Merch Fairy himself, Ken Reil. Ken is an expert when it come to building brands and negotiating licensing deals. He also runs a large Facebook group called Trademark Watch Dawgs that exists to stop frivolous trademarks from being filed and they have successfully done just that through the use of "Letters Of Protest&quot...

Influencers are the new "network stars" of our time. From YouTube to Snapchat, they're taking the advertising game by storm. They're able to share products with their followings to sell all kinds of thing - and POD products are flying off the shelves. Even if you don't have your own fulfillment company, you have the knowledge to set them up in order to fulfill orders. Ther...

Well, we'd be lying if we didn't say this episode is a little over the top and zany. Perhaps we had too much sugar (or beer?), or we're just getting too comfortable with each other. Regardless, the dad jokes are on full display this week!  That said, there's still a ton of valuable information here, too.  Selling on Etsy can be extremely lucrative, especially as we move into Q4...

Many people getting into the Print On Demand game these days may start on Merch By Amazon, but there are other ways to take advantage of the world's most popular ecommerce site. Sit back and listen to Travis and Josiah take you through the ins and outs of selling on Amazon.com with a SellerCentral account. http://printondemandcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.co...

Wow. This guy knows his stuff. Mike Perillo has been in the print on demand industry for nearly 10 years and sells millions of dollars on multiple platforms each year. With his tech background, he's been able to use automation to help scale his business to millions of listings online. He's experienced with outsourcing his printing as well as doing it all in house (which is what he curren...

You've heard it said a thousand times in many different ways. "Begin with the end in mind" or "a thousand mile journey begins with a single step." All of those sayings help us to focus on where we want to go or our direction when trying to get there. Join Travis and Josiah as they talk about how to begin a print on demand journey by focusing not where you are, but where yo...

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year - especially for ecommerce! If you haven't already started to plan out your Q4, you're likely too late to take full advantage of every opportunity this unique selling season has to offer. That said, there are still many things you can learn from paying attention to trends and learning from your data. Tune in as Travis and Josiah break down...

Welcome to Episode 2! There are SO MANY options when it comes to where to sell Print on Demand products so in this episode, Josiah and Travis break down which one could be right for you!  Should you sale on Ebay? Etsy? Walmart? Amazon? This episode will help you decide where to start! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/printondemandcast/message If you're look...

In this episode you will meet Travis and Josiah, the hosts of the Print On Demand Cast. Josiah and Travis will tell you their journey in the Print on Demand industry and why they felt the need to launch a podcast focused on the POD industry. If you have questions or a topic you want Josiah and Travis to talk about email them at info@printondemandcast.com! Please rate and subscribe! --- Send in a v...