POD Insights: Recent Episodes
Jeff
POD Insights focuses on the print on demand business opportunity through the Etsy platform as well as others. My goal is to help all print on demand sellers learn more about the ins & outs of the business, strategies to increase sales, and everything in between. Check out the POD Insights YouTube channel for tutorials and seller tips too!
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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Explore strategies to thrive financially, build legacy, and enhance life experiences.
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Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Printful Print on Demand
Printful is a popular print on demand platform with over 20 integrations.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
Website: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights
Thank you for your support!
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/
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Gelato Print on Demand
Gelato offers print on demand fulfillment in 34 countries and a wide variety of products.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the showWebsite: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights
Thank you for your support!
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
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Gelato Print on Demand
Gelato offers print on demand fulfillment in 34 countries and a wide variety of products.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the showWebsite: https://podinsights.net/
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/
Vexels Vector Graphics
Vexels offers a huge catalog of graphics for print on demand use with proper resale licensing!
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Printful Print on Demand
Printful is a popular print on demand platform with over 20 integrations.
Gelato Print on Demand
Gelato offers print on demand fulfillment in 34 countries and a wide variety of products.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the showWebsite: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights
Thank you for your support!
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
Millionaire University Podcast
ANYONE can grow a successful business and Millionaire University will help you get there!
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Kittl Graphic Design
Graphic design web tool with commercial graphics.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the showWebsite: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights
Thank you for your support!
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/
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Printful Print on Demand
Printful is a popular print on demand platform with over 20 integrations.
Gelato Print on Demand
Gelato offers print on demand fulfillment in 34 countries and a wide variety of products.
Gooten Print on Demand
Gooten offers a network of print providers and over 150 products.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the showWebsite: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights
Thank you for your support!
I talk with author and freelancer Joy Batra about her analysis of freelancing and how to approach the thought process around turning your side-hustle into more. Joy's book, The Freelance Mindset, is available March 8, 2023!
🎬 See the video interview (shortened): https://youtu.be/t1VpPO-4c-c
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Support the showWebsite: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights
Thank you for your support!
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
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Printful Print on Demand
Printful is a popular print on demand platform with over 20 integrations.
CustomCat
CustomCat offers print on demand fulfillment in the US with worldwide shipping.
Kittl Graphic Design
Graphic design web tool with commercial graphics.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the showWebsite: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights
Thank you for your support!
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
Support the showWebsite: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights
Thank you for your support!
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
CustomCat
CustomCat offers print on demand fulfillment in the US with worldwide shipping.
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Alura Etsy Research & Marketing
Alura provides Etsy research tools as well as email marketing campaign management.
Vexels Vector Graphics
Vexels offers a huge catalog of graphics for print on demand use with proper resale licensing!
Gelato Print on Demand
Gelato offers print on demand fulfillment in 34 countries and a wide variety of products.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the showWebsite: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights
Thank you for your support!
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
Support the showWebsite: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights
Thank you for your support!
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.
Audio gear in this episode:
Microphone: JZ V11
Interface: Audiofuse Studio
Vexels Vector Graphics
Vexels offers a huge catalog of graphics for print on demand use with proper resale licensing!
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Placeit Mockups
Placeit offers free and paid pro-level mockups for your print on demand products plus a lot more!
Sale Samurai Etsy Keyword Research Tool
Sale Samurai is a keyword research tool for the Etsy platform that includes competition analysis.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the showWebsite: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights
Thank you for your support!
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
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Printful Print on Demand
Printful is a popular print on demand platform with over 20 integrations.
Gelato Print on Demand
Gelato offers print on demand fulfillment in 34 countries and a wide variety of products.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the showWebsite: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights
Thank you for your support!
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
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Printful Print on Demand
Printful is a popular print on demand platform with over 20 integrations.
Alura Etsy Research & Marketing
Alura provides Etsy research tools as well as email marketing campaign management.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the showWebsite: https://podinsights.net/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PODInsights/featured
Twitter: https://twitter.com/POD_insights
Thank you for your support!
In this episode I discuss the Etsy return policy updates that go into effect on October 31, 2022 and I also discuss my returns and exchanges strategy from a print on demand drop shipping perspective.
Check out the blogpost for this episode for links to all resources:
https://www.podinsights.net
Audio Gear in this episode:
Microphone: Electrovoice RE20
Interface: MOTU Ultralite mk5
Support the show
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 September 2022, I discuss these topics:
- Etsy Purchase Protection Program Update
- Gelato Plus Price Increase
- CustomCat Digisoft
- Prioritizing Q4 Listings
- Holiday Niche Ideas
Check out the blogpost for this episode for links to all resources:
https://www.podinsights.net
Audio Gear in this episode:
Microphone: Rode NTG3
Interface: MOTU Ultralite mk5
Sale Samurai Etsy Keyword Research Tool
Sale Samurai is a keyword research tool for the Etsy platform that includes competition analysis.
Gelato Print on Demand
Gelato offers print on demand fulfillment in 34 countries and a wide variety of products.
CustomCat
CustomCat offers print on demand fulfillment in the US with worldwide shipping.
Vexels Vector Graphics
Vexels offers a huge catalog of graphics for print on demand use with proper resale licensing!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
In this episode I provide an introduction to promoting your print on demand business using social media, including Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Check out the blogpost for this episode for links to all resources:
https://www.podinsights.net
Support the show
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
CustomCat
CustomCat offers print on demand fulfillment in the US with worldwide shipping.
Sale Samurai Etsy Keyword Research Tool
Sale Samurai is a keyword research tool for the Etsy platform that includes competition analysis.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
This is a new monthly episode 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 July 2022, I discuss these newsworthy topics for sellers:
- The German packaging regulation and LUCID registry requirement
- Etsy seller app updates
- Etsy purchase protection program
- Printify SVG file support and design editor enhancements
- Gelato Subscription Plan Shipping Benefit (new)
- Back to School Niche Ideas
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Gelato Print on Demand
Gelato offers print on demand fulfillment in 34 countries and a wide variety of products.
Vexels Vector Graphics
Vexels offers a huge catalog of graphics for print on demand use with proper resale licensing!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
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.
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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.
Gelato Print on Demand
Gelato offers print on demand fulfillment in 34 countries and a wide variety of products.
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Printful Print on Demand
Printful is a popular print on demand platform with over 20 integrations.
Sale Samurai Etsy Keyword Research Tool
Sale Samurai is a keyword research tool for the Etsy platform that includes competition analysis.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
In this episode I discuss how you can add specialty t-shirts like tie-dye and crop tops to your print on demand shop in order to stand out from the competition and expand your offerings.
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Are your Etsy print on demand sales slowing down? In this episode I talk through five things you can do to start turning that trend around and increase your monthly sales.
Sale Samurai Etsy Keyword Research Tool
Sale Samurai is a keyword research tool for the Etsy platform that includes competition analysis.
Placeit Mockups
Placeit offers free and paid pro-level mockups for your print on demand products plus a lot more!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
In this episode I discuss a Printify phone case review that I did for the YouTube channel, and dig into some more details that I wasn't able to include in the video. Listen in for a summary of the product reviews and discussion of why I prefer to focus on iPhone cases in my Etsy shop.
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Sale Samurai Etsy Keyword Research Tool
Sale Samurai is a keyword research tool for the Etsy platform that includes competition analysis.
Placeit Mockups
Placeit offers free and paid pro-level mockups for your print on demand products plus a lot more!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
In this episode I discuss free and paid options for creating better product mockups and why they should be a top priority for all print on demand sellers.
Placeit Mockups
Placeit offers free and paid pro-level mockups for your print on demand products plus a lot more!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
In this episode I discuss the basics of customer service to prepare you for selling on Etsy. We're focused on the print on demand business model, but many of the concepts and strategies I cover are relevant for all Etsy sellers, and even online sellers that use other marketplaces.
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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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In this episode I review the many reasons why you should have mugs in your print on demand shop, be it Etsy or any other marketplace. Mugs offer a great opportunity to make consistent sales with few customer service issues, and I explain the basics in this episode!
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Printful Print on Demand
Printful is a popular print on demand platform with over 20 integrations.
Sale Samurai Etsy Keyword Research Tool
Sale Samurai is a keyword research tool for the Etsy platform that includes competition analysis.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
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.
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Printful Print on Demand
Printful is a popular print on demand platform with over 20 integrations.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podinsights)
In this episode, I review resources available to help you begin and maintain your Etsy print on demand business for free. These resources can help you create and edit designs, create mockups, and do keyword research.
Resources discussed:
- Photopea: https://www.photopea.com/
- GIMP: https://www.gimp.org/
- Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/
- Placeit: https://1.envato.market/155Zaz
- Canva: https://www.canva.com/
- Google Trends: https://trends.google.com/trends/?geo=US
- eRank: https://erank.com/
Placeit Mockups
Placeit offers free and paid pro-level mockups for your print on demand products plus a lot more!
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Printful Print on Demand
Printful is a popular print on demand platform with over 20 integrations.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
In this episode, I compare some of the most popular Print on Demand platforms for 2022 including Printify, Printful, Gooten, Gelato, and CustomCat. I've used each of these platforms and provide a breakdown of their features as well as my insights. Which one is right for you?
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Printful Print on Demand
Printful is a popular print on demand platform with over 20 integrations.
Gooten Print on Demand
Gooten offers a network of print providers and over 150 products.
Gelato Print on Demand
Gelato offers print on demand fulfillment in 34 countries and a wide variety of products.
CustomCat
CustomCat offers print on demand fulfillment in the US with worldwide shipping.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show
In the first POD Insights podcast episode, I talk about the business opportunity that print on demand offers. I discuss how I got started selling print on demand on Etsy and who this opportunity is right for.
Printify Print on Demand Fulfillment
Printify is my main print on demand fulfillment partner, with production partners in many countries.
Sale Samurai Etsy Keyword Research Tool
Sale Samurai is a keyword research tool for the Etsy platform that includes competition analysis.
Placeit Mockups
Placeit offers free and paid pro-level mockups for your print on demand products plus a lot more!
Vexels Vector Graphics
Vexels offers a huge catalog of graphics for print on demand use with proper resale licensing!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podinsights)