POD Insights
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!
Episodes
32 episodes
October 2023 Print on Demand Update - Etsy News, Printify and Printful News and More
I this episode I get caught back up on Etsy and print provider news, including the following topics: Etsy shipping profile updatesEtsy listing takedownsEtsy image aspect ratio updatePrintful Growth Pl...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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29:44
July 2023 Print on Demand Update - Etsy Listing Offers, Printify Amplify, UK Listing VAT and more
In this episode we have the July 2023 print on demand update including the following topics: Etsy listing offer featurePrintify Amplify and other updatesGelato subscription updateUK VAT displayed on E...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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25:15
June 2023 Print on Demand Update
In the June 2023 print on demand update, I cover the following:Etsy listing workflow updatesPrintify mockup backgrounds & custom insertsGelato quantity discountsRGB vs CMYK print filesSeasonal...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:13
May 2023 Print on Demand Update - Printify News, Printful Pricing, International Shipping
In the May 2023 print on demand update, I cover the following:Etsy Up and other seller sessionsPrintify updatesReduced core product pricing on PrintfulCustomCat Pro core pricing update & free trial
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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20:43
April 2023 Print on Demand Update - Etsy Listing Workflow, Printify TOS, Kittl Mockups and More
In this episode I cover the April 2023 print on demand update, including the following topics: Etsy listing workflow changesPrintify TOS update & store policiesKittl mockup generatorPrinti...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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28:56
March 2023 Print on Demand Update - Big Etsy News, Printify Templates, Cancellation Policies and More
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 pricesGraphic templates from PrintifyDTF Pr...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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26:16
The Freelance Mindset - Conversation with Joy Batra
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 vi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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26:38
February 2023 Print on Demand Update - Etsy Auto Reply, Printify Updates, Questions Answered
In this episode we have the February 2023 print on demand update, including the following topics: Etsy auto repliesEtsy search updatesPrintify price increasesPrintful full color embroideryQue...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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36:38
Print on Demand Profits + Business Banking
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 al...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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36:25
January 2023 Print on Demand Update
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:
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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48:45
Print on Demand Sales Channel Comparison
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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48:37
November 2022 Print on Demand Update - Black Friday Deals, Printify Updates, Your Questions
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:
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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40:56
Personalized & Custom Orders - Printify Process
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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29:32
Q4 Prep - October 2022 Print on Demand Update
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 T...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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41:59
Etsy Return Policy Updates & Print on Demand Returns Strategy
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 epis...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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24:00
September 2022 Print on Demand Update - Holiday Niches, Gelato Plus and More
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. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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48:05
Promoting Your Business on Social Media
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:
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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46:30
August 2022 Print on Demand Update - Etsy Purchase Protection, CustomCat Digisoft, Holiday Niches
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. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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36:43
July 2022 Print on Demand Update - Printify SVG Support, Germany LUCID Registry, Back to School Niches
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. <...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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34:43
Etsy Shipping for Print on Demand
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 ou...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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34:27
Paid Print on Demand Memberships
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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27:38
Print on Demand Specialty T-Shirts
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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Season 1
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Episode 11
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13:52
5 Things to Increase Etsy Sales
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:18
Print on Demand Phone Cases
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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17:25