I have been inspired by your videos to start a store. I am 22 working as a mechanic, and I am currently writing and taking down notes on everything I find relevant and helpful. So thank you for sharing such extensive knowledge on how to start an online business.
@YuvrajSattawan572 ай бұрын
Hey did you start and got any sales?
@travelwithkeke.215811 ай бұрын
You are so straight to the point and I love that so much, no gibberish! THANK YOU
@MeezerGurlMakes10 ай бұрын
That's why I like this channel so much!
@Ifumoveurgay3 ай бұрын
Bro fr
@rampantapple10 ай бұрын
Alek, Your information and advice is easy to understand and invaluable. I've watched other channels but keep coming back to you, you've nailed it. Just wanted to say thanks!
@Whysocynical36011 ай бұрын
As someone who is recovering from back surgery from a work injury (and im only 28), im so thankful to have come across your videos. i plan to launch my store by the end of this week and slowly progress. Never dreamed of it, and just got past the valley of despair stage lol!
@Whatevertheheck11 ай бұрын
Yeess you got this!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Hahaha valley of despair 😂 if you ever wanted to post daily progress updates, I’d watch! Love that kind of content - so motivating!
@Venom-ii7fo11 ай бұрын
update?
@Kassssss9 ай бұрын
Update?
@CourtnayHuge6 ай бұрын
Love the video❤️ I just started my print-on-demand journey and found Crafted Threads. They have a ton of designs and it saved me so much time. They have something in every niche. And lifetime updates too!!
@KhaoulaAISSAT5 ай бұрын
what is that
@RevvyShorts9 ай бұрын
you're not a average youtuber, this video is soo good! Im really motivated now thanks!!
@richhands526911 ай бұрын
My three favorite channels: Alek, Stock Brotha, & How Money Works. Make my week complete! 🔥 🔥 🔥
@righteouspath4411 ай бұрын
bot.
@bren830911 ай бұрын
I am glad I ran across one of your videos nobody else I have found will give you this kind of information for free so God bless you and thank you very much!
@steveraglin760711 ай бұрын
VERY clear and concise steps.... thank you.
@talking-over-tv7 ай бұрын
You, my friend, are a legend. Thank you for taking the time to help us laypeople navigate an otherwise confusing and intimidating process. Bless you dear boy
@alekSheffy7 ай бұрын
much love 🙏
@witchhazel2311 ай бұрын
thank you for the great info, i love the way you explain everything. I would love to see a video on how to use printify
@wendyon451711 ай бұрын
It's so tough to decide how to start. Advice from one is "stick to one product" and you can have loads of niches. Advice from another who was reviewing someone's site selling one product is "you're designs are all over the place". I need to figure this part out. But you have good advice for starting... which i haven't done yet. I REALLY need to rewatch the mock-up part.
@lindamarietravel10 ай бұрын
Thankyou Alex, I'm getting my store started now! 😀
@sabochan11115 ай бұрын
Thank you..your videos are always helpful. I’ve put my shop on vacay for a year now but I’m planning on coming back..
@lfzdhhll180211 ай бұрын
Hi! Can you make a video next about how to deal with taxes after making money on your shop? It would really help.
@starryeye34823 ай бұрын
Super helpful video! Thank you! Have watched you for over a year now and with so much stuff going on finally listening to you to just take action. Trying to catch some of this Q4 action. Please keep making this kind of video, step by step on a part of the process! :)
@ToriShyrar6 ай бұрын
YES! JUST WHAT I NEEDED, TY!!!
@11Chiledog11127 күн бұрын
Hi Alek, As many comments have said, I find your videos clean, clear, and inspiring. Thank you! I am so inspired that I've been doing research and now have questions, which I hope you can help answer. 1) What happens when I can't find the specific baseball cap at Printify, Amazon, Etsy or Shopify I want to use for print-on-demand? I want to sell a custom backless cap. I own one which I bought years ago at a tourist stop in Idaho. I see them for sale on sites as "messy bun backless" caps, but none seem to be options for print-on-demand. Help. 2) Let's assume I finally find a print-on-demand resource with the cap I want to design and promote. How can I then purchase my designed caps in bulk for a price close to wholesale so I can sell them locally (I live in a tourist area that needs these caps)? This question also applies to print-on-demand t-shirts I want to design and sell locally, as well as online.
@RodriguesLimaso6 ай бұрын
appreciate for sharing this with us, excellent video
@MatsukoSahaku6 ай бұрын
Thanks a ton, this was super helpful!
@KauanRibeiros6 ай бұрын
Great video, appreciate you sharing it!
@ArieTibbe6 ай бұрын
THANKS A BUNCH, AMAZING VIDEO!!!
@MichaelaRevell-ll9qp6 ай бұрын
very helpful, worth the watch
@JolyKirganr6 ай бұрын
Fantastic vid!!! Thanks a lot!
@DanieAlmeid6 ай бұрын
cant wait to start my pod
@KatharynL.Jenkins6 ай бұрын
ill definitely try that, thanks!
@CarmitaBrind4076 ай бұрын
wow, great video. thanks so much
@yangchen798211 ай бұрын
This was the exact video needed
@Cases-y5c11 ай бұрын
he the best youtuber ngl
@JacobMeon6 ай бұрын
you just convinced me on doing it
@josinaraubenheimer912211 ай бұрын
😥 just a heads up. The name checker is not accurate. I checked the name I wanted to use and it indicates that it's available. I designed the logo and banner, but when I got to the stage to open the store on Etsy. Etsy told me the name is already in use
@KillerHealms8 ай бұрын
Well Done! Thank you!
@peytoncarlson553910 ай бұрын
07:29 If you set the location already, you can also change your location to United States.
@BridgetA.Friedman6 ай бұрын
Nice vid thank you for sharing with us
@luxuryslime746911 ай бұрын
Love your videos! Thank you for all of the great hard work and time!
@Carol-LeeB11 ай бұрын
Going to start NOW! Wish me luck!
@ElyasRs11 ай бұрын
How’s it going?
@Carol-LeeB11 ай бұрын
@@ElyasRs Hello Alek, It's going pretty good. I started my shop and added over 12 tee shirt designs. I haven't sold any yet but I know this is going to work! Thanks to you! Carol
@yanpa774110 ай бұрын
@@Carol-LeeBhow’s it going now 3 weeks later?
@Carol-LeeB10 ай бұрын
@@yanpa7741 Things are back on track now. Initially, I had 95 listings on Etsy, but encountered some issues when trying to correct one with incorrect images and information. Unfortunately, my attempts to fix it only made things worse, leading me to delete all my listings. However, I've started afresh and now have around 25 listings, and everything is going well again. I learned a lot from this experience, like not realizing that every time I added a listing in Printify, it stayed on the list even after starting over. Despite the chaos, I'm grateful for the learning opportunity it provided. How are you doing? Carol
@adarshmore80238 ай бұрын
@Carol-LeeB how is it going after 2 months
@MarcosArauo6 ай бұрын
great content. ty
@michaelvosberg327611 ай бұрын
Hi Alek, I have a quick question. If you're planning to start selling two different products, like blankets and mugs, do you recommend opening two different shops? Is it even possible to have two (or more) different shops on Etsy? Thanks.
@alekSheffy11 ай бұрын
I'd recommend two, but I'd only start one at a time.
@michaelvosberg327611 ай бұрын
@@alekSheffy Thanks
@lethithutrang63569 ай бұрын
Is there any videos showing how to make order? I'm whole new to Printify and want to start my own business. I've watched some of your videos and it is extremely helpful, thank you.
@CindySimpson-h8o11 ай бұрын
Fantastic information and presentation! Thank you, Alek!
@FarlieJahndel5586 ай бұрын
TY!!! AWESOME
@SavvyForLife11 ай бұрын
Hi! Curious as to why you do not have your own Etsy affiliate link when you have taught so much to others about creating an Etsy store?
@SavvyForLife11 ай бұрын
Also want to add that your videos are informative and helpful! Thank you!
@RifatHossenYTExpert7 ай бұрын
great video
@alyssawright43733 ай бұрын
First, love the way you do these videos. I wish you could teach me everything! Thank you so much! As of now, you are required to put in shipping information. We have to do it at some point anyway. I'm doing print on demand posters and not quite sure what to put in the shipping info for Printify orders. Furthermore, I have variations which lead to different shipping costs but it would be ideal to keep everything on the same listing so customers can see all the options in one place. Any recommendations or info you can give?
@หม่ามี้พี่กีตาร์กับอาแซค11 ай бұрын
Thank you so muchhhhhhh
@backslider_bob7 ай бұрын
thank you
@ปืนกับช๊อคโกแลต10 ай бұрын
Thank you alek i will start do it this
@ChristClothing-n7w11 күн бұрын
How do i get to where he was in 3:36?
@kamilnowacki627311 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@jenlaramee90887 ай бұрын
Hi Alek, thanks for all the great information. I have an etsy account, I have only bought things do I need to open another to sell? thank you!
@danyleclerc668610 ай бұрын
thank you!!!
@markwm.gagnier527711 ай бұрын
Thank You ~Alek~
@Teemooro11 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@Mythologicalcreaturesstore6 ай бұрын
the name checker takes so long to work but its going to be worth it
@lissabd228810 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tutorial. Do you know which are the best providers for customizable wooden products?
@alekSheffy10 ай бұрын
I've never sold wooden products personally
@miadu180110 ай бұрын
Have you tried Merchize yet? I saw they have many types of customise wooden products.
@MarcasTriesEtsy6 ай бұрын
Hi Alex, watched several of your videos now. They’re great. Can I ask though, as you say focus on one thing at a time, t-shirts, mugs, etc. if I started a t-shirt store, would it be bad to add sweaters and hoodies with the same design in the same store?
@savannahhope168310 ай бұрын
Very helpful video thank you! Quick note as I’d like someone to point this out if I were in your shoes, I’m not sure if I’m the only one like this but the sound effect you use during the title screens is very jarring and startles me every time - and sounds like that can trigger people with tics and other neurological function issues! Just a heads up as otherwise I really enjoy your editing & content but always have to prepare for those moments!
@JamesWright-h1w10 ай бұрын
Man made a etsy account made 5 warhammer 40k designs that were so cool and unique. Got suspended and gave up etsy. Goes fast these dreams haha
@alekSheffy10 ай бұрын
I mean, that is a copyrighted game...
@JamesWright-h1w10 ай бұрын
But they were so damn cool designs. haha@@alekSheffy
@melieknight95810 ай бұрын
Etsy sounds like a big risk of getting your store closed for no reason. I would like to skip all this hassle if possible. What about linking your Printify POD account to a Shopify store?
@neginheidari18768 ай бұрын
Thanks, Alek! I wanted to open the shop but it says that I have to pay 15 15-dollar fee to open the account, but you mentioned it's free, how is that?
@donnabosilkovski758011 ай бұрын
Hey Alex, ive been in the "planning stage" for months now. I know i need to get started but etsy scares me. I have a shop set up but I am currently in Thailand and use a VPN. Is that likely to cause a problem please? Thanks in advance. You are an excellent teacher you know. I appreciate your hard work here. 😊
@digitalnick851311 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@manuelmata98706 ай бұрын
Great vid! Quick question, while setting up my Etsy shop, who exactly would be my production partner ? Can I bypass this or is it a mandatory step?
@666umm7 ай бұрын
lance210 finaly giving us the sauce
@angkorbackroad11 ай бұрын
Much appreciated for your sharing, please advise me if Etsy is available in Cambodia?
@SouthernGraffiti11 ай бұрын
Great video yet again! So excited to actually be doing it this time!!!! Yea, one of those who drug feet WAY too long! Here now though. Interested in suggestion for adding the +etsy to email address. Unfortunately, I previously signed up for my store prior to watching, Is this something I can also update using a email address already set up? does it require you to "change your email address" Curious to know if you have the answer before I take the time to dig in! Save time to focus on designing. Thanks again for your generosity in the information and tools you share.
@jace_amazing99756 ай бұрын
I’ve almost completely set it up but i just have one question, do i need to get a business license and what do i do to get it?
@Neoblueorred6 ай бұрын
Great video, it’s informative and has a good structure. I tried opening my Etsy shop, but everytime I get to the fourth page( where you have to enter you bank details, the site let me carry on, it doesn’t load when I click on save and go on. But since there aren’t any notifications that I typed in something wrong, I don’t know what to do. It also isn’t the page that’s frozen, because I can still change data, but it don’t go further. Pls help!!?
@Nicksrun757 ай бұрын
My printify doesn't publish to etsy and I can't work out why
@whatshellydoes730811 ай бұрын
Hey Alek, what would you recommend if I am selling digital art: email the customer the file upon purchase or Printify? Also, do I say digital posters or digital art? Some are files of actual art pieces while others are pictures and AI generated art. Thank you for sharing.
@vincevenolia54217 ай бұрын
Hi Alek, before I invest in the Six Figure Storefront; what is included in this program that you don't already share on your KZbin channel?
@elena79rus3 ай бұрын
You did not explain the sign up process. Etsy asks a lot of questions that I don't know how to answer for a print-on-demand business. For example, there are questions like, if it's a physical product, who made it, myself or another company? Is it a finished product or a supply or tool to make things? When did you make it? Then it asks to add production partners. Do I need to put Printify there? I need to find another KZbin video that actually explains step-by-step how to create an Etsy print-on-demand store.
@sethosbak869128 күн бұрын
I have the exact same question
@lloydvest11 ай бұрын
Starting my store now!
@Kassssss9 ай бұрын
Update?
@Justforit7058 ай бұрын
Update?
@vivinaponsoda383011 ай бұрын
Could you share the link to the name checker website, please? Thanks.
@DerekGillette-p1w10 ай бұрын
Do you have to create a new email, etsy and printify account for every store niche you open?
@nlesinski411 ай бұрын
thank you
@ENIGMATICCraze11 ай бұрын
Awesome informational videos. You have given me the momentum I need to get this started. I followed all your steps and set up my accounts with your links. Now, I find myself in a situation where I can't get past the "Set up billing" part. I tried different Debit and Credit Cards, different browsers, updated the browsers, deleted cache, disable Ad-Block, restarted my system, tried different computers with no luck. I contacted Customer support , followed their troubleshooting tips and no luck. Have you find this to be an ongoing problem? If so how can this be fix? Thank you!
@pipjarvis977611 ай бұрын
Hi Alek I got printify but with living in the UK the products I sell are way too expensive with the postage Even though they say they have a shop in the UK let me give you an example a mug to buy from me is £6.50 then when they put that in there basket to post it it costs something like £27 to buy and that's why I never get any sales what do you think I should do about Printify
@PH4L4NXX11 ай бұрын
I have the exact same problem!
@ndifonfrancis-brian1715 ай бұрын
Nice video. I really wish to create an etsy shop but my country doesn't appear on the various payment methods. neither the taxation policies. Can someone please help
@sbutler6610 ай бұрын
Do you find it's best for a store to concentrate on a type of product, say phone cases, tees or mugs rather than offering a ton of product options with shared designs?
@actrightmusicgroup926511 ай бұрын
So are you allowed to have more than 1 etsy shop open? Id hate to open a shop and start generating thousands a month just to have it shut down.
@kimberlyrosetta428711 ай бұрын
Alek really like your encouraging videos. Please help explain more on the shipping side of this process. What to select for shipping and what about taxes? I am trying not to overthink this like you mentioned about picking shop name and logo but the shipping and taxes part I do worry about. Also how do I know if what I submitted on the product really does fit the product? I need to purchase to verify right? I ask because I am confused about ratios of design to placing on product.
@rajsuresh544911 ай бұрын
Hi Alek a quick question, if im using printify do I have to do the shipping or printify does the shopping for me?
@NathFlute11 ай бұрын
they do the shipping for you
@carlosbruce4569 ай бұрын
What if I don’t have a listing ready? Should I wait til I have a listing before setting up the store?
@FuadShaqiri10 ай бұрын
What about the limited country selection in Etsy sign up process, can we setup Etsy Shop outside of those countries in the list?
@sledgesmith60511 ай бұрын
What is the best alternative to Etsy? I got a lifetime ban for no apparent reason last year. Like many, many others, I had no copyrighted stuff up, no lines from songs and I was in credit. All I was doing was selling digital prints that I had created. Thanks.
@bohorosewellness11 ай бұрын
Try to appeal it. Thier ai system sucks and shuts down beginner shops for no reason until you appeal.
@deliveranceotuitatoyo4476 ай бұрын
Can I use the same domain name business name for my online store digital product e-commerce business? For my Etsy print on demand business
@melindadawika128411 ай бұрын
God bless you , this is your calling. Thank you
@wannabewoodworker970510 ай бұрын
I’m stuck on the tax portion. I can’t figure out how to get a retail number for my resale certificate. No videos online about this
@tarekrahman62252 ай бұрын
Do I need to have a product ready to list before I can finalise my etsy store?
@alekSheffy2 ай бұрын
No not really
@tarekrahman62252 ай бұрын
@ it kept prompting me to upload my first listing before I was allowed to even adjust my logo or banner?
@Imaftouni11 ай бұрын
First commnt keep going bro i love u
@judgeanon29224 ай бұрын
Link to the domain name availability checker please.
@voxeli60932 ай бұрын
cool video
@NerdTrigger10 ай бұрын
What if you're from Australia and you want to sell stuff in the US. Should you select US as your shop location?
@anniecherry425411 ай бұрын
I bought the course but after 5 days my etsy was permanently suspended without a warning. I appealed but it didn’t work. Is there anything I can do??
@BigBen-wb1kl11 ай бұрын
Do you use a vpn? I've heard that it thinks you might be scammy because it picks up different locations every time you log in.
@anniecherry425411 ай бұрын
@@BigBen-wb1kl I didn’t :( they didn’t even give a reason as to why they suspended
@optimistconqueror710411 ай бұрын
@@anniecherry4254did you upload any listings if so what was your product?
@endlesswanderlust556311 ай бұрын
I’ve heard it’s very common to be suspended when you first start if you upload a lot right off the bat. Give it a few days.
@RobHolecko11 ай бұрын
Yea I think it's just a Etsy thing, nothing specific to Alek's content
@joshemer6 ай бұрын
Once I buy mock ups can i edit them?
@Dan_Aye1239 ай бұрын
Do you know how to upload custom mockups bought from Etsy and use them on Printify? I used your advise and bought some for a candle shop we are starting up but cant figure out how to use them in Printify
@oliverjackson507011 ай бұрын
How do you set up the business end of this process for goverrnment purposes?
@wendyon451711 ай бұрын
Alek... what are your thoughts on a store selling a few products rather than just one... like T-shirts/Hoodies, mugs, and Smartphone cases for example?
@alekSheffy11 ай бұрын
I always recommend 1 product shops. That's what I've had success with
@wendyon451711 ай бұрын
@@alekSheffy Thanks for replying. A follow on question. Do you think an eventuality of three stores would be too much if I went that route? I won't know until I start my first but I'm wondering what someone with experience thinks.
@Staff93610 ай бұрын
When an order is actually placed what is the process? Does Printify literally do everything? Same question if your listing allows people to change the name on a product before purchase.