How I Made Over $2,600,000 Selling Custom Print Products (Episode 1)

[@user-te5po4bu8o]

Build your skills WHILE you do something else. Don’t quit school or your job unless you’re wealthy already until you have something you know how to sell. Do not hammer away at a million businesses while going into debt. Marketing is a skill y’all. Learn what you’re doing first.

[@HelloCustom]

Completely agree! Well said.

[@carlasidhom5785]

I had two Etsy shops that just never took off (243 sales in one and 436 in the other) Rebranding one right now as a digital products shop and toying what to do with the other. This has come along at a fortuitous time for me. Your description of trying/failing/trying again SOOOO resonated. Thank you for doing this. Eager for the journey.

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks! It's been a journey, but 100% worth it. Episode 2 drops on Monday 🙌

[@MotivateMyMental]

​@@beverlytheartist425 what makes you say that

[@RyanHoguePassiveIncome]

Great job with episode #1 Stephen! I'm hyped for this series!! 🔥🔥

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks Ryan!

[@kino_ogun]

BRO! No one knows how underrated and GOATED this video or your series is!!! 🔥🔥 This is the type of content that separates execution from excuse for those who are climbing the Etsy ladder (especially in the dark where no one on KZbin explains anything correctly). This is extremely professional, clear, and relevant. I wouldn't be able to say thank you enough - for how you've helped the public during the pandemic AND for the amazing series you are sharing. This deserves a lot of respect! The amount of gratitude is incomprehensible 🎖I left a like and a sub. Excellent work!

[@crimevaulthq]

I agree! Most KZbin streamers come out with videos like they are truly trying to help you but they ALWAYS leave out pertinent information! This video series absolutely broke a lot of steps down!!

[@marisadixon4274]

Hands down the most helpful print on demand series out there! I can’t wait for all the videos to launch! 🙌

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks so much! That's the goal :) Episode 2 drops on Monday 🙌

[@jasonphoa]

Wow, this is absolutely amazing! It's exactly what I've been searching for! Just like you, I've attempted selling online countless times and faced disappointment each time. However, I'm determined not to lose hope, even in my 50s, because I truly believe that running an online business is my passion. I cannot thank you enough, Stephen, for creating this incredible resource!

[@Goddessattractor]

Im in the same boat and my sleeves are rolled up and I'm all in 😁... although the waiting for the next direction is going to be torturous lol. My store is opened and ready... love the format! Also grateful to have someone else that will be doing the process right along side. ☺️

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks so much! Way to stick in there and continue to try again. It's never too late to start and find success. Episode 2 will drop on Monday 🙌

[@DarkStarStudios]

Aaaaah, perfect timing, sir! I only opened up my Etsy POD shop a few weeks ago, so far just over 40 listings and got my first sale last week! It's very slow moving with the views and visits but I know it's early days and it takes a while for the Etsy algorithm to get my listing in front of the right eyeballs. Oddly enough the most favourited and only sale have come from a random design I just threw together basically to add another listing to my shop, it just goes to show you never really know what other peoples likes are out there!

[@CindySimpson-h8o]

This brought tears! Way to go young man! WAY TO GO!

[@milopack1191]

I love how transparent you are!! Could you make a video on how to design stuff efficiency for your products?

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you! I go over a lot of that in episodes 3 and 4, but will have future videos too.

[@justsymms]

Love this, that you mention the fails as well. Looking forward to this series. First time I've ever hit the notification bell!

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you!

[@CraigWatson-l5g]

Thank you Stephen, Great video , watching it again taking it all in!

[@stevelunny1378]

This concept and format is something I haven't seen before. Looking forward to the series!

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks! I hope you like it.

[@EverythingTemplates]

You are truly inspiring! This is totally what I need now. I’ve tried different businesses over the past years and have failed miserably. I’ve started Etsy just this Feb and following along your new shop’s journey will give me inspiration and of course insights. I am excited to watch the rest of your upcoming videos. Thank you!

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you so much!

[@JuggaknotPunch]

Will be following along...keep it coming!

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks!

[@vickydesigns1236]

Thank you for this really great and incredibly inspirational episode. I absolutely love it and feel grateful to be a part of this KZbin family. After watching Ryan's latest video with you(just before this massage), I couldn't stop myself from subscribing to this channel. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@HelloCustom]

I love it! Thank you so much!

[@evolushenugc]

Ugh! Stephen! I’m so blessed to have met you. You are an incredible person and entrepreneur. Thank you for all you do for everyone.

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks so much, likewise!

[@viralvideosdailyday]

l like your explaining, I'm excited for this series! I'm excited for this series!!! 🔥🔥

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you! I'm excited to get started too!

[@MsAnnaNicole]

I'm so glad you're actually showing the real Etsy shop name. Most of these Etsy gurus never tell you their actual etsy shop name, so we have no way to know if what they're saying it true or not. Love the transparency! I watch ALOT of KZbin and I have only been able to find 1 Etsy shop of these many many Etsy KZbinrs.

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks so much! I personally know most of the KZbinrs who teach POD and their results are real. For many, it's still a big part of their income so they need to protect that. Because I am starting this series from scratch and donating everything to charity, I am okay with being 100% transparent :)

[@MsAnnaNicole]

@@HelloCustom Well as a long time business owner myself, I'm still not sure what they're protecting by keeping it secret.. however that's ok to each their own.. I have subscribed to you and I'm excited to watch the process. This should be interesting to watch it unfold in these days and times. Especially because alot of people had their initial success before the pandemic. So thanks for the reply!

[@Chad-Tyrone-Pookey]

@@MsAnnaNicole. They’re protecting their listings, their income! Heather’s shop got decimated by some of her own students who copied her without any modifications, so her sales plummeted to a point where she had to open a new shop and start over. Absolutely despicable behavior,disgusting. That’s why they’re protecting their store names.

[@MsAnnaNicole]

@@Chad-Tyrone-Pookey Ahhhh ok I can understand that then, thank you soooo much for letting me know. There's always someone that ruins things for the rest of us who wouldn't even think of doing something like that. Appreciate the info!

[@Chad-Tyrone-Pookey]

@@MsAnnaNicole Anytime, my pleasure.

[@AhmadAIPro]

This "Print On Demand $1M Challenge" is exactly what I've been looking for! Your content is so inspiring. I've failed in different businesses before. Watching your journey will inspire and teach me a lot. Can't wait for your upcoming videos. Thank you! Thank you for this amazing and inspiring episode! I love it and feel very grateful After watching your collaboration with Ryan in his latest video, I immediately subscribed to your channel. Keep up the fantastic work!🔥👍

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you so much!

[@suhanikothari6410]

Wow! Your story is so inspiring! Thanks for sharing your journey with us and being so transparent! I'm going to build my shop alongside you. This series is really a boon for newbies. And you've just raised the bar, Stephen. This is Netflix quality! Can't wait for the next episode!

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks so much! Going into this series, I told everyone I wanted it to be "Netflix quality" exactly, so I'm happy you feel that it is! Episode 2 drops on Monday 🙌

[@victorrinoalonzo]

Amazing brother. Way to go. Really looking forward to more.

[@victorgitu]

For those of us in Africa and specificaly Kenya, we can only watch on the side lines since we are not allowed to create shops on etsy any more

[@debstraub8437]

Perfect timing for me too! Thanks for sharing your process. So valuable. I already picked a shop name and made a banner. But I didn't know you could create a shop using a dummy product and then deleting it. Brilliant way to get started. I'm such a perfectionist and can take so much time to get started with anything. This step alone will get the ball rolling for me. Yay!😃 I'm excited to join the series :D

[@dianeb7761]

Wow! Your story is so inspiring! I'm definitely going to be following along!

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks so much!

[@dottiecloughley4958]

I so needed the encouragement to keep going. Started about 2-3 years ago and have yet to "take off". Group sales and personalizations were out of my league (in my 70's) so not too swift on moving skus etc. Hellocustom looks great! Thank you so much for this series.

[@MorgenAlex]

Love this! ❤️ I’m a newbie in print-on-demand and discovered Crafted Threads. They offer so many designs for every niche, and the lifetime updates are a huge bonus!

[@Jada6828]

Thank you. Can't wait to get started!! I watched your video on Ryan's channel at least 3 times. You're great, and thanks for sharing.

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks so much!

[@Prasunz001]

I have set reminder for all the videos, Thank you so much for doing this Stephen.

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks! You're on it

[@KarlaZamudio]

Congratulations Stephen! I'm excited for $1M challenge.

[@jamesdigishop]

its like watching the multiverse of Etsy youtubers. :) Awesome video mate.

[@HelloCustom]

Haha yes! I am so grateful everyone wanted to be a part of the series.

[@tamaraboo00]

This was the first video that popped up on my feed 🎉 So excited to follow along with this challenge, exactly what I needed! Thank you Steven ❤🙌🏽✨

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks for following along! Episode 2 will drop on Monday 🙌

[@tamaraboo00]

@@HelloCustom excited!! 🤩🎉

[@wilddesignsbyRJ]

I've just started with Etsy and have been following some great POD Entrepreneurs on KZbin. I was getting ready for the day and listened to my first Printify Podcast, 'Let's Get Personal", with this guest named Stephen Chin. Hearing your story was inspiring. Everyday I learn something new, and everyday I learn how little I know. I'm Excited to follow the Million Dollar Challenge and while I am on my own journey. Thank you Stephen for doing this and sharing in this very real and transparent way!

[@ruthgl]

Thank you so very much for your video!! I started setting up my Etsy shop a couple of years ago and was overwhelmed and your vlog gave me exactly what I needed to move forward.

[@MarkusHoeckner-p6n]

This is so awesome! Thanks for doing this to lift the curtain!

[@HelloCustom]

Of course! Happy to share everything I know.

[@youarebeautiful4709]

what a coincidence, I just opened my new Etsy shop this month and came across your series, it felt like it was meant to be . So excited to be a part of the journey.

[@melodeelucido1446]

I'm very excited about your new channel, series and product Stephen! Grand adventure ahead 😀

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you so much!

[@lisawilson1910]

So excited hoping this will help my business grow !!Thank you

[@HelloCustom]

You're welcome, me too!

[@boostingyourbiz]

Great idea for a series! I just started watching Episode 1 and already feel as though I'm meeting a like-minded individual. Although I am much older than you, I have been in the Business and IT consulting world for many years and am very ambitious. I attempted POD two years ago and failed, however, I am now restarting with the help of AI tools. As a consultant who specializes in streamlining operations, the one thing that I find most frustrating is sizing images appropriately for Wall Art time-consuming and AOP difficult. Ensuring proper size, 300 or more dpi. Although I don't use Redbubble yet, I do find that interface more appealing for creating products fast. Hoping your series touches upon this particular topic. First time I am hitting the notification bell!

[@thehypeeducator]

I am so excited to take this journey along with you! I just started my Etsy store 30 days ago and had my first sale yesterday. I am totally committed and needed a video like this to help me along the way. Can't wait to see episode 2.

[@HelloCustom]

Congrats on your first sale! Episode 2 will drop on Monday 🙌

[@randomstring4089]

Hey, how is your shop doing ?

[@mesbahworld]

That's Very inspirational video! I am very excited for the next one. Love and respect from Mesbah Uddin 💙

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks so much! Episode 2 will drop on Monday.

[@michellefeaster5585]

If I'm in the process of forming my LLC for my business should I wait to select business as my tax purposes? Or start with individual and change after store is setup?

[@MakitoKamuta]

Super helpful, totally worth watching!

[@3nutsinashell]

Thank you so much!!! I’m doing this step by step following your instructions. Starting from scratch. Instructions were so clear!

[@Molliem72-]

Wow! Thank you so much for this amazing first episode Stephen! This is very inspiring and I will continue to grow my Etsy POD business. Thank you again for sharing your journey, I don't want to do it alone🙃

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you so much! I'll be there every step of the way.

[@JordonRichard]

Stoked for this series!!

[@HelloCustom]

We're making history!

[@wgxyz]

Congrats on everything. Hyped to be here. This series looks awesome!

[@haroulitasArt]

So excited for your youtube chanel, we have to learn lots from you, ❤ Thank you so much 🙏 much love from Greece, 💖

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks!

[@haroulitasArt]

@@HelloCustom Can we sell in a new existing etsy shop with printable wall art, to add pod products too or is better to open separate shop?

[@mohcine8495]

i am joining this!!! really excited

[@Vurtico]

Thanks bro, you literally in this first video just got me past the part that has deterred me each time i’ve tried to start for the last year! So excited and looking forward to this series! Really appreciate it my dude.

[@toyaf73]

Hola! I live in México and i just started researching how to open a etsy shop so i will be walking through this journey with you. I just connected printify to my account - i am so excited! Thank you for creating this series..

[@kaleyjanenigh]

Oh my goodness, this is so awesome!! I've been following along with you for a couple of months now, I've seen you on multiple other channels, not sure which, maybe Everbee, Cassiy Johnson, heatherxstudio, CU Online... some of those. This next year is gonna be awesome! I'm still a newer seller, only 3 sales so far in about a month and a half. I'm so excited to learn more about hellocustom! Good luck!

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you!! I am super excited for the challenge getting started and our new software HelloCustom going live 🙌

[@gjedda63]

This will be awesome, cant wait to follow this journey.

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks! Episode 2 will drop on Monday 🙌

[@loubnaouatiki8160]

I'm so excited to learn from you. thank you for giving us this informations and for being transparent. You are amazing

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you, and you're welcome!

[@kathi111]

I‘m so excited for this series!

[@HelloCustom]

Same! The next 12 months will be fun :)

[@chartrucker]

I'm a late start but here with you. I started with tumblers in TikTok and Shopify. Since they started shops it has gone bust. We have great tumbler designs but I want to transition to tee shirts. I've had to turn back to truck driving to pay the bills. I'm hoping this is something that I can do a little slower than most but still do because my time is now super limited. Can't really truck and work on my shop. Before I found your series I actually have already opened my shop. I guess I was lucky I listed three t-shirts and have had three sales. I really want to do this right and build a sustainable business so we're on pause with those until I catch up with you.

[@EllynnMartinez]

absolutely incredible info! thank you so much

[@maxinemcintyre8907]

The 1M POD Challenge is everything. It is the most informative and hands on training I have seen on KZbin. Very impressive. How you donot have over 1M subs baffles me.

[@andiecoastsavvy]

I'm so excited to follow along with this challenge Stephen! I am new to Etsy and my shop if 100% print on demand. The timing is perfect. Thanks for your transparency, thanks for the opportunity and I look forward to learning more about your SaaS opportunity as well because I agree that customization (personalization) is key.

[@jackiemichael7625]

Wow just what I need thank you so much looking forward to the next episode 😂

[@emmafuentes23]

Thank you!! Loved it! Can’t wait for episode 2.

[@Adventureseries90]

Whats the difference between Indvidual Or Business selling account from business point of view For beginners which one is best to opt And and whats are pro and cons of both

[@reikidelalmapr949]

I promise myself that i would start a business this year and minutes later i see your video. It is a sign from the Universe for sure. I am setting up step by step with you. Can't wait for the crazy and rewarding adventure.

[@whispersfromthepast1028]

I have an Etsy T-Shirt Shop that I opened a few years ago with designs I bought from 2 different contractors on Fivver. I sold 3 shirts and made $77.37. Your Episode 1 has resparked my interest to revisit my shop and expand the offerings to other products besides clothing. Looking forward to episode 2.

[@nermin_s9198]

Stephen, I can't wait to learn more about your journey and your story and to learn from it. You are an inspiration! Thank you for your KZbin channel and these beautifully edited video.

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks so much!

[@susana_elizabeth]

Congratulations!... The video is incredible and VERY INSPIRING. Thank you so much!

[@hallie05018]

Though my country isn't listed on Etzy, I'm still going to commit to building a print on demand online business. Excited for the upcoming series

[@HelloCustom]

Thank you! Episode 2 drops on Monday 🙌

[@Jojorocks23]

If you can make the products and graphics, do media marketing… partner with someone in a country who can be listed on Etsy and take a commission for your work and effort. In other words be a freelancer with a partnership or bonus pay. Good luck.

[@KT-tz9uz]

Excellent Info Stephen! Thank you!😊

[@Limitlesstpaf]

Sounds like you have the growth mindset. It’s quite powerful

[@veganfortheanimals662]

You've just answered my prayers Stephen. Thank you so much for this. I opened a shop and don't know where to start or what to do properly. 🙏♥️

[@svkboots1180]

Following along from France! I have spent the last 4 weeks studying methodically everything I needed to know to get started on Etsy and on POD and I am starting designing / listing on Monday so this series comes at the perfect time!! I look forward to the challenge, Stephen :) Sophie

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks Sophie! I'll be right there alongside you 👍

[@themystic-quest]

je croyais que j'étais seul par ici 😂

[@svkboots1180]

@@themystic-quest J'ai été suspendue définitivement par etsy hier avant même de commencer et sans raison valable et apparemment ça arrive à des tas de gens, je ne vais pas perdre mon temps sur un business si peu respectueux de ses utilisateurs.

[@themystic-quest]

@@svkboots1180 ils t'ont donnés aucun motif?

[@svkboots1180]

@@themystic-quest Non et ils ont gardé l'argent de mes ventes, alors que j'avais tout fait dans les règles.

[@KingKari3]

Amazing 1st video.. Episode 1 has me tuned all the way in and participating along side this journey. You're doing a great thing with the end proceeds. Let's Go!!

[@awesomebraids23]

Congratulations, April! I pray that someday I will tell my own story to inspire others just as you have inspired me ❤😢Thank you!

[@careyhill9333]

This is perfect timing for me. I've been toying with the idea of a POD business and your clear, step by step process is just what I needed to motivate me. I can't get my darn bank info set up on my etsy acct though. Very frustrating...

[@cherilvernon5030]

Looking forward to your series! This is helping newbie entrepreneurs more than you know, thank you!

[@hawwwgjaw]

Dude im so pumped for this!!!

[@JowettWaldrum]

I appreciate you for sharing this, excellent!

[@MarkTrinidad81]

Thank you Stephen! Can't wait for the next one in this series.

[@LiranBuxton]

appreciate for sharing this with us, excellent video

[@brandibarron2131]

I’m very stoked to follow along in this journey with you!! I just opened my shop and need to start adding listings now so let’s do this! 💪🏼 Thank you so much for sharing and letting us tag along on the way to $1M!

[@lulumccay2253]

Love Ryan Hogue and grateful for his interview with you where I found out about this challenge. I'm definitly hooked. Pretty much starting from scratch and following your process. Can't wait to see what happens!!!! Thanks so much!

[@AMANRAJYADAV]

Please talk about return amd exchange policy and how to handle that. And also hot configure the basic settings on etsy and printfy when we are starting up with you.

[@Hi-dg9yq]

Amazing work dude

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks so much! Episode 2 will drop on Monday 🙌

[@sirelginortiz4090]

Exactly the video series that i need, thank you and much love from the Philippines

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks!

[@dalesharp7514]

I'm so impressed and very proud of you. Can't wait to see what you do in the future. Much love, Dale and DJ.

[@Techmohin1]

Today, I started following you & also this challenge. let's see what it's going to happen in the next 12 months. if you make 1 million in revenue in the next 12 months, my target is to make $10,000 in the next 12 months. I am ready to follow every step you show us. but the main problem is, Etsy didn't support it in our country. but who cares, I have to try on other platforms.

[@HelloCustom]

Yes, there is always a way! Thanks for following along.

[@Techmohin1]

@@HelloCustom Thanks For Your reply. whats platform/website do you suggest as an alternative to Etsy?

[@Chad-Tyrone-Pookey]

@@Techmohin1red bubble

[@marcencabo7811]

Ill be joining on this Journey with my own shop. Thanks for the tips and Goodluck to us in the next 12months 🥰🥰🥰

[@peiwei0211]

Thank you for sharing and it really inspired me. Just wondering will all methods are still applicable to Australia ?

[@teifaf6036]

Awesome!!! Let's goooooo!!!!!!

[@finawatsonart]

Fantastic challenge to set yourself, I will be following your progress to learn for my own business and rooting for you to succeed for the charities that will benefit from what you make

[@DesireeWayt]

Thanks so much for posting these videos! I'm new to the POD Etsy path and am looking forward to following along with your challenge.

[@DesireeWayt]

@hellocustom589 FYI... @RyanHoguePassiveIncome is the reason I found your channel! 🙂 Sending a great big Thank You to Ryan, too!

[@GenniRibeiro]

That’s fantastic, thanks for sharing!

[@Pastandpresenttherapy]

Amazing video! I resonate with your personal story. My family has many entrepreneurs (some successful some not so much). I plan to be the first one to hit 7 Figures with the hope of passing down this new legacy to my daughter. I'm so very excited to be part of this challenge with you. Thank you so much!

[@kindtumbler7075]

Joined from Ryan's channel. I'm on with the challenge. Signed up with our software. When will it be live? Thank you Stephen!

[@HelloCustom]

Fantastic, thanks! HelloCustom should go live July 10th 🙌

[@kindtumbler7075]

@@HelloCustom Thank you Stephen for the great value you deliver. I'm all in!

[@kindtumbler7075]

@@HelloCustom Just very curious. Are you considering making a grandfathered early bird price available for the software?

[@apollo4012]

This is series will end up be an amazing marketing case study. How do you get people to use your main revenue generating product? Teach them how to setup and make money online with your product being a huge benefiting factor in the process. In other words this series is a sales funnel. Slow cap of appreciation.

[@MarjorieNelson73]

YES! JUST WHAT I NEEDED, TY!!!

[@riverdalepilates9922]

I love the way you presented this as well as the music behind ! Very well done ! I’m a fan ! Signed up for hello custom today !

[@JTCoinRings]

All notifications on 🔔.. thanks for the content!

[@sabrinajolie2465]

I was here at 20k subs! I know your going to reach 1m+

[@PereiraShirlene]

Wow, fantastic video. Thanks a lot!

[@ecompaulw]

This is so awesome. Thank you for doing this.

[@HelloCustom]

Thanks! Super excited to see where we are 12 months from now.