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
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
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/
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
David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMBI discuss buying, selling, financing and managing small and medium sized businesses...
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/
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
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/...
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
⭐️ Get your copy of the book ⭐️
📖 Bookshop
📖 Amazon
📖 Barnes&Noble
⭐️ Joy's Website: ...
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
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-bankin...
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
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-sa...
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 –...
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 thi...
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 pa...
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
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
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://podinsights.net/promoting-your-business-on-social-media/
Audio gear in this episode:
Microphone: Shure SM7B
Interface: RME UCX II
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 ...
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
- Prin...
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
I discuss buying, selling, financing and...
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