How To Start A Clothing Line With $0 Dollars | Legit Step by Step Tutorial

[@johnxsantos]

I hope this video helps make your business into a reality 🙌🏽. If you’re reading this, make sure you checkout the video description as it contains additional notes and resources we discussed throughout the video. If you're watching from a cell phone, the description expands by clicking on the arrow right next to the title 👆🏽. If you need additional resources and training, checkout the FREE online course I created which dives into greater detail. I also included the Clothing Line Blueprint and Apparel Resource Guide which you can immediately download: bit.ly/Free-Apparel-Training If you still have questions, or video ideas leave them down below and we will answer them ASAP! Be on the lookout for additional videos hitting the channel where we continue to dive into the apparel business, as well as some very unique entrepreneurship topics.

[@JunedKhan-um1un]

Your WhatsApp number contact please

[@6igwormtheprinciple674]

John Santos omg This Video About To Save My Life ‼️😎🤑🤞🏽🤩

[@Myfaultjboy]

Thanks man ! Are you in the Los Angeles area ?

[@wazhamuzila7245]

Do you ship to africa

[@shakenbake9683]

Hey John! What if I wanted my design to be on specific type of t-shirt that I wanted to be on?

[@markbrian813]

Successful people don't become that way overnight. most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life

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[@steveashley8260]

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[@steveashley8260]

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[@Pimpishone]

How to know when you’re actually serious about pursuing a goal: 1) Log down your goals 2) Give your goals a timeline 3) How much action are you putting towards your goals daily, weekly, monthly? (Evaluate yourself)

[@coreyinthehouse8298]

My guy

[@vliciouss]

So true !

[@lamontalexander3301]

True story

[@xpraes2903]

Virgo

[@sammieswimmer]

Better advice than the video gives 🥴🔥

[@andrewbmartin]

how to start a clothing brand with no money step 1: get money

[@tod3608]

@Elyse George yeah for real

[@TimothyDark]

Lmao!!!

[@RobertLugg]

Connor Kent Exactly. It isn’t free but you don’t need to pay until you get a sale.

[@tootiegreen4095]

🤣

[@khadidjabahmed2659]

andrew martin 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@amandadoverspike2949]

After working years in the apparel industry - I believe this is great advice, especially just starting out/testing the waters for creating your own line. This definitely beats having to place a 300+ order minimum and ending up with product that didn't sell as well as you thought, not to mention being responsible for packaging, shipping and legal garment tags. Totally correct in that doing it this way allows for you to focus less on order packing & shipping logistics and focus more on marketing and growing. Thank you for this video!

[@charliedelbosque5864]

Bro I’ve been watching a lot of these videos lately and legit John Santos, this video is the first one that makes me feel 1. You’re not full of crap like half these 17yrs telling me how they made 15k/month selling shirts. 2. You broke it down in a way that makes me feel confident to start with my shirt company. 3. Seeing the machines and process lets me know that you know what you are doing and have been doing it for a bit if you’ve worked up to buy or rent all those machines and location! Thank you for the vid, I’ll be sure to start watching your other videos ASAP, stay humble and stay blessed guys !

[@Jamie00rm]

How to start a brand with no money Proceeds to use machines worth thousands

[@terrancel1786]

All you are doing is selling your brand or design. Someone else prints the clothes.

[@SharlenesJourney]

Lmaoo

[@ambercalhounmusic]

@@terrancel1786 you have to pay someone to print all that stuff too.. if you don't have a website you have to pay someone to make a website unless you already have one there's a lot that goes into it

[@dmowolfenspeedster]

Thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands...

[@Bruh-yb8qo]

bananaBUFFALO no shit get a other jab first to save up money then you can spend some of that money on your brand

[@NickJonesTransferllc]

After reading all the negative comments I have decided that most people's assume that he ment no work or effort at all Instead of no money upfront. You see people he said no money upfront he never said no money at all as well he never said it wouldn't take alot of work.

[@johnxsantos]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 simply slides by most people.

[@ahmya_kagei]

the video's title legit says with 0 dollars so yeah i'm pretty sure he said no money upfront

[@NEVERMIND-io5mp]

@@ahmya_kagei you need at least 30$ to start ...open a shopify account and then you get the items made on demand so the customer pays and orders first... research and marketing is basically free almost all major social media platforms where people are found are free to join... and you can research anything on the internet for free... designs... you can make your own designs or buy your own designs from websites like fiver you can get a design for about $5. if you can't afford $35 then I'm sorry I can't help you... its basically impossible to turn $0 to something... you have to either sale your time or a product to earn money...

[@allanwairama8605]

Thank you for this video. Something made me watch it 3 to 4 weeks ago and i am now hooked. I have discovered that i like creating designs for t shirts, hoodies etc. After a few years of feeling stuck in what i wanted to do, i have found something that i enjoy doing. This video has been life changing for me. After years of dealing with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia and not being able to work, THIS is something i know i can do, so thank you again for this video.

[@Monsieurlatebloomer]

John, your advice is on point! I have been following your channel now for over a year, and it’s so helpful! I took care of the legal aspects of the business last year and this year I stepped it up. I have been working with graphic designers overseas and a manufacturer in Pakistan. I received my sample shirts yesterday. It’s a day by day project, but I’m getting close to launch. I’m also taking graphic design courses to save costs and bought an EasyPress 3 along with wholesale blanks to get more hands on and compare costs. I respect your From The Ground Up mindset. Thank you for dedicating your time to help inspire other entrepreneurs get started. That’s my stanning for the day, haha.

[@johnxsantos]

Appreciate you for sharing your progress! Let's keep in touch! We launched a free community where we can all connect regularly: community.ftgu.app/

[@Monsieurlatebloomer]

@johnxsantos, you’re welcome, John! Sounds good, and I look forward to connecting with like minded individuals. 👊

[@ChaplainMelanie]

This has got to be the most informative, realistic video that I've ever seen about how to start your own business, with no money, no less. You have given me hope. I don't know why you are being so generous, but it is much appreciated. Much love!!!

[@truthspeaker2249]

I'm going to start in 2yrs when I'm 16, imma save money, I get about $5 everyday for lunch money (Monday-friday)

[@nakyabee5311]

Please stick to it, I’m rooting for you homie

[@jessicafelicione403]

good luck buddy, don’t forget to eat tho!

[@soluspot3493]

Gl

[@Lockeditin]

Im going to buy from you.See u in the future when u become big buddy!

[@kristinaruiz3645]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖💖💖

[@vallejopnw]

Wow. I already commented, BARELY half way thru and I gotta say: this is possibly the most lucrative knowledge I've ever been given that anyone could apply.

[@williamsani5978]

Hey, John. This is super super great. You know how they say that when you want something so much, the whole universe conspire to bring it before you? That's the experience here for me. I have just been brooding over a desire I have nursed for the longest time about starting a minimalist fashion brand, and just recently I decided to be more actionable about it. I have had back-and-forth meetings with a designer to come up with unique designs that'll immediately resonate with a potential customer. And now I bumped into this. And it simplifies out a rather tedious process of cut-to-finish-to-fulfilment. Great stuff! However, I'm from Nigeria and one of the challenges I find, especially with T-shirts makers here is fabric quality, and there is no real education readily available that gets out useful information that aspiring fashion influencers or clothe makers can setup with. Would you mind sharing a little on the fabric quality one could get via this process. Thanks so much, Champ.

[@SammiAtkins11-11]

Haters are only people with fear ....an behind that fear is ur gut feeling telling u thats ur dream .....to reach ur purpose u have to face your fears ......

[@magalir.535]

Damn. That was deep.

[@thesugarmafia9524]

If you guys are struggling with the financial half of business I would suggest the book: PROFIT FIRST

[@johnxsantos]

Yes that book is 🔥🔥🔥

[@shakenbake9683]

Hey Kevin! Thanks for the comment. However, what is the book about and how did it help you?

[@thesugarmafia9524]

@@shakenbake9683PROFIT FIRST is a book were Mike Michalowics explains his counter intuitive cash management system which reveals why the traditional accounting formula (Sales minus expenses = profit) this book flips the method and shows how you can use this to make your business serve you using the new formula (sales minus profit = expenses) And as for how this has helped me I'm a highschool freshman that is in the first steps to developing an e commerce web site that is set to launch when I graduate. (I was lucky enough to stumble upon it on Amazon)

[@thesugarmafia9524]

Plus its enjoyable to read😀

[@thesugarmafia9524]

Plus its enjoyable to read😀

[@jeexus4285]

This man dropped a bunch of gems on this video, my first time on his channel or watching a video of his, God sent me your way, ive been wanting to start my own Clothing Brand, thanks for sharing the Idea and how the process works!!

[@johnxsantos]

Thank you bro. 🙏🏽 glad I could help. Keep making progress towards your goals, God has big plans for you.

[@hereforducks]

I was just about to start my clothing line and i don't know how to start THIS CAME IN RECOMMENDED WOW. I LOVE IT

[@josueabarca1913]

how is your clothing line going?

[@SafwanNet]

@@josueabarca1913 yes how is it going ?

[@anaiyaalzanae]

Forget the negative comments, I am SO inspired and motivated now. I feel like I finally have some type of sense of direction for starting my clothing line. I’ve been trying to find somewhere to start for almost a year, and directly asking people got me nowhere. I had my notebook and laptop out the entire time watching this and I already feel like I am 10 steps ahead than before. Watched and learned so much FOR FREE! 😊

[@DenisAshton]

Great video! I also personally feel that brand values are #1 when starting out. Like Integrity, for example 🔥 😄

[@SeezSantos]

It was so awesome to put this together for you all!

[@IanGruber81]

You the man Cesar!

[@nikolaihauck9869]

Geez man this video is literally the most informative and useful video on KZbin. This really changed my life man, I appreciate it bro.

[@johnxsantos]

I had a tear in my eye when I read this. Thank you 🙏 😊 Glad it could help, and if there's anything else I can do to better assist you lmk: bit.ly/GroundUp-Academy

[@elcanbu5610]

how is it going with your brand???

[@JohndoeZA2627]

How's it going ?

[@beeyankuh7845]

thats so sweet

[@djjackson9047]

@@johnxsantos Show us the evidence, or tell us how much you got paid to leave this review.

[@AmandaLoveSantos]

we're officially living in the future! 👏🏼 learned so much! excited to get started on some made-to-order merch

[@vicspeaks6207]

Are you John's girl?

[@AmandaLoveSantos]

@@vicspeaks6207 that's me! I learn from him too lol

[@yourbreathisnotpretty2806]

“Haters will say it can’t be done “ My parents= Haters 😔

[@adriankubicki3625]

rel

[@Liftr_tk]

Facts I told my mom and she basically said “yeah like you could do that”

[@ojedadavisv8616]

It b like tht those are your first haters💯but remember are u gonna let the haters bring u down?

[@loverneverend12]

@@Liftr_tk Just remember those exact words when you start making her annual salary every 3 months

[@Caughtinthecrossfires]

Same with taters, they keep tate'in.

[@osamaahmedjujara5447]

Before watching any video i first see the comments section so that i can judge whether i gonna see it or leave. I think this video has worth it. I am comeback when i will watch it whether i am thinking right or not 🙂

[@firstnamesurname8531]

So how did it go?

[@VanessaBlanco]

This is exactly what I needed 🙌🏽

[@johnxsantos]

Vanessa Blanco happy to help!

[@JuanitaMichelle]

Ditto!

[@jmsr8640]

Nice Video! Sorry for the intrusion, I would love your opinion. Have you ever tried - Panaylee Renowned Prepotence (should be on google have a look)? It is an awesome one off product for finding luxury or designer goods at wholesale or lower prices minus the normal expense. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my work colleague after many years got amazing success with it.

[@Jess-ec2fp]

how’s your brand getting along? i’m new to all this and am just curious as it’s been a year since your comment now :)

[@cjcoolyvi8es230]

I felt the same way when I watched it all the way through....... I even downloaded so I can go back to it 👍🏿

[@loverneverend12]

I am so blessed to have the full mental and financial support of my friends and family. For those of you who have people in your life that say it cant be done, then.. well.. Take their negativity, turn it into motivation and do it anyways. Good luck yall

[@TallMama321]

That’s wild that anyone would tell another person they can’t do something or something cannot be done. Keep your head up!!

[@lillianarivera4620]

I’m a struggling mom. And I’m trying to start a clothing time for toddlers. Thank you for posting this

[@tiktoksforthelord1188]

To all of you who are asking about the equipment, your first gonna design your products, upload them to the internet and they're gonna make them and ship them for you , once you have sell enough of your brand you have enough money you can buy the equipment and make them yourself

[@NasirPremier904]

This is probably the greatest video ever. Oh my god, you just elevated me and my company with this

[@dwaipayan6790]

Talk more about the marketing man...it is the key to success for this kind of business models. Great video tho, especially the making process of the shirts.✌✌

[@johnxsantos]

Will do!!

[@sasadhrirao8795]

True dat!

[@shogunate2]

Time to get off my ass and get to work on my brand I've been bullshitting with for over a decade. Thanks bro!

[@johnxsantos]

You Got This! WAKE UP AND WIN

[@kingcash3887]

What if you DONT have a access to the machines

[@kingcash3887]

Me tooo

[@shogunate2]

@@kingcash3887 all I've got is a heat press but never really had the funds however im moving fwd without that excuse

[@nicholaswozniak3397]

Honestly... shit hits home 😂 I tell myself I’m working on it just slowly, but truly I’m scared to commit.

[@dresoose6598]

God Bless These Guys hearts for sharing this vital information

[@justinmoore1194]

Thank you for the info. I was going to purchase a DTG and a embroidery machine before I launch my business. And you gave me a much better path. Back to the drawing board. Thanks again.

[@johnxsantos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@JazzyO77]

As a fashion designer who went to design school and have 20 yrs of experience working in the garment district in LA, I must say this information is misleading to say the least. Don’t do a disservice to people and mentally set them up for failure by telling them this costs nothing. What you are preaching costs money and experience, and if you don’t have experience you have to pay someone who has experience to get the job done. -This is not a cut and sew clothing line but a pre-made t-shirt line, there’s a huge difference. I’m assuming you need to make samples in order to sell the t-shirts right? That costs money, especially if your t-shirt supplier has minimums which you can’t meet. -Who is creating your artwork? If you don’t have experience, you need a graphic artist whose has production experience. Mistakes can cost you lots of money and will put you out of business if you’re not mindful. -What about design? How would one know how to design a cohesive collection and stay relevant with the constant change of market trends? -What about costing and labor prices? You have to have competitive pricing in order to sell to the right demographic, or that’s the end of your business. -Shopify costs money also. I understand you’re outsourcing and using a production factory to keeping your overhead to a minimum, which is the best way to go.... but don’t mislead people into thinking it doesn’t cost money. It costs money, lots of it sometimes...and if you have no experience you will get hoodwinked like a sucka! The fashion industry is a very dirty and cut throat industry to work in, and most people don’t survive.

[@alistory518]

true but this is pretty small investment if you are basically talented in art design I really enjoyed all the information

[@ItsAscariJay]

Jasmine Oganesyan what’s your contact information

[@JazzyO77]

@@alistory518 It depends on what you consider a small investment. The title clearly states "How To Start A Clothing Line With $0 Dollars", not "How To Start A Clothing Line With A Pretty Small Investment" and you're an artist because of your God given talent. Keep in mind that "most" creatives are shitty sales people that can't sell water to a whale. There are exceptions to the game in everything in life, and I never said he didn't give valuable nuggets of info, if you're a rookie. I wish you much luck and success in your endeavors. Cheers!

[@JazzyO77]

iTyki So speaking facts is discouraging people these days huh... Good for you and your accomplishments, keep doing what you’re doing...

[@mxiivnate2704]

Jasmine Oganesyan you seem to know what you are doing can I contact you on insta because I want someone that knows what they’re doing thx

[@kcd8973]

I don't want to start a clothing line, I just want to design my own clothes that I wear. Everyone always asks me who I'm wearing, and I never know. It would be cool to say, my own!

[@AP-el3hh]

This has made me realize that my vision is in reach. Thank you

[@davidsnowTHEGREAT]

Please I want to start my clothing line but I want to start with just men underwear so I was wondering if you could recommend A manufacturing company that would make the underwear and also a packaging company to start it up with. Thanks

[@frankdatankdegen9553]

you dont talk about making a trademark for your clothing company. great video

[@hinnyhinker]

I can not say thank you enough for this video. For many months I’ve had ideas I’d like to produce but was finding it overwhelming all the new information I had to learn and incorporate. But your video just made things significantly clearer and now I have the confidence to move forward with my plans 🙏🏽

[@ilir7140]

did u start your plans?

[@yvonneeyong650]

Hello pls any update?

[@god563616]

This is absolutely INCREDIBLE. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. I FEEL A CALL TO DO A CLOTHING LINE BUT FELT OVERWHELMED ON HOW TO TO IT. THIS IS A GREAT START THANK YOU❤️

[@Danstenthediva]

I'm in California. Where in LA can u connect with someone like this guy ?

[@nutzg7485]

Always wanted to create my own clothing but had no idea how to go about it. Totally enjoyed the content of this video! Thank you for this!

[@raulgolfs]

Just started my first GOLF APPAREL BRAND! So pumped. Appreciate you guys! Documenting the journey

[@Lykeamugg]

When did you trademark your brand?

[@donutsluv100]

MOST informative video on this topic I have EVER seen 10/10

[@airfryerdeluxe5543]

So all in all, you still need some money to start IMO.

[@johnxsantos]

Like I said, you could start with close to $0 but yes you will need some funding to grow.

[@evanantonola4935]

You need to have friends who have the supply. :)

[@fromnothingalegend]

Based on this vid and the explanation. You would need less than $100 to start, so as far as business, it's as close to $0 as you can get. What's going to cost? The shopify subscription is about $30 monthly and may get discount as a first time subscriber. The designs and quotes will cost, you can get that done on Fiverr for $5 and they got packages. Then you have to market your store on Facebook ads etc.

[@maxwellswanson9657]

Ive been looking for someone making EMF Resistant Clothing Out Of More Durable, Non Silver Fiber Fabrics.

[@airfryerdeluxe5543]

@@fromnothingalegend I don't mind the video and concept, just the title is misleading. Should be more like, "Start your clothing line for under $100." But I get it, need the clicks/views.

[@qa4979]

Corrected title: HOW TO CREATE YOUR OWN T-SHIRT BRAND

[@tod3608]

Yeah because you actually need money

[@firstofficial6918]

They make a lot more then T-Shirts

[@anamariawil1]

He mentioned sweatpants and headwear

[@Rangi273]

Too lat my man 21ksubs

[@cann4162]

No such thing as a free lunch.

[@IanGruber81]

John, you are a true professional. So great to work with you to make this information available to entrepreneurs and those interested in creating their own clothing lines . Giving people a path to get started and grow their own business or personal passion projects is such a great way to pay it forward.

[@klipaxtv8541]

Apliiq rocks... i am starting my clothing brand but im from the Philippines. is there any chance i can do business with you guys?

[@JSGlobalMedia]

Ian Gruber I've been trying to reach a representative at Apliiq so that we can discuss partnering but I have not gotten a reply. What is the best form of contact?

[@alixh4123]

Hello

[@nnataliered]

this video is so helpful! thank you :)

[@sunarasyndiel9103]

Thanks for this video second time watching as am going over the information will difintely be doing the master class soon .

[@vallejopnw]

I started out wanting to rap. Two years later, made my first T and they sold like hotcakes. Now I'm also selling studio time, video work, mixing and mastering. Now I want it all. Good luck to you guys smart enough to know you're not smart enough just yet.

[@johnxsantos]

🙏🏽

[@Saggie-dz7pi]

That's how I felt too. Have amazing lyrics but got an idea for my clothing brand. Now going to get started using this information. Anything is possible!! Blessings and continued success brother.

[@lopez100022554]

Great video! Sometimes the idea of starting your own business or clothing line in this case seems so impossible, but watching this video really makes you wanna get out there and give it a try at least. Thank you.

[@Xackory]

Update?

[@thomasjackson7785]

Many thanks John, taking the time to break it down step by step. I had thought of screen printing, but the way you have walked us all through this process is far easier than going at it alone! 👍 I will put time into watching a video or re-watching it a few times with pen and paper in hand to get it all committed to memory. Prior to my workout goals.

[@ashishdas493]

Hey, Hope you got started with you plans. I was just at your place thinking things to move brick by brick a year back. These guys do help indeed with such plans. Check for imprintnext

[@Violetsurfer]

Photoshop and illustrator are the goats for real 👌💯💯

[@GuguKheswa]

Literally the best guide HANDS DOWN!

[@djdiegomarteens]

Thanks for share with us. As I can see, a lot of comments like “ohh you’ll spend $100 to start”, bla bla bla! Dude I just need to say: Dream Big and Do Bigger! So if you can see problems to each thing. You are at the wrong place! As a big brand say on the box: JUST DO IT! Kick your ass and start move forward! Big Up!

[@feliscuragi4779]

Spot on Diego 👊🏼

[@russeldyer7971]

America only or from the Caribbean it will work for clothing line to

[@amayss]

AWESOME video it seems so scary when you don't know where to start, this video just made my process much smoother. Thanks so much for creating video you rock!

[@LessDebateMoreCreate]

Thank you so much for this video! I've had an idea in mind and have been lost on how to start. Specifically the whole LLC and making the brand a legit business and when/if it's needed. I really appreciate the attention to detail, and the energy you and your colleagues put into this. You've definitely encouraged me to take the next steps forward to create my vision. Best of luck to the rest of you out there that are creating what you believe in. Let's get it.

[@carelymarta]

Did you ever figure out the whole loc and making it a legit business?

[@ilir7140]

did u start the business?

[@neanderhathal653]

Reading the comments before watching the video saves a lot of time. Never fall for the title and always read the comments first like I do ;)

[@verodeleon3086]

Nothing is Free. You always have to spend money on Start up... Most places always charge... Even shopify. But this was a revealing video for me... So Thank You 😁😊

[@fortythiefs]

This is amazing John. I have been trying to set something like this up with manufacturers in another country and here it is in my own backyard. WOW

[@didokinney9173]

Have you tried the company? I just found this video I've been looking for something like this

[@Onesmo]

Thanks a lot, man. I've been thinking of a side hustle, and this is exactly what I needed to get things in motion.

[@johnxsantos]

🙏🏽 keep me updated. Feel free to shoot me a DM on Instagram @johnxsantos

[@noflippinclothing6445]

I like it. I heard about drop shipping and I have idea about this. But this video is very detailed thanks john for this video.

[@johnxsantos]

Thank you for watching my friend. Appreciate the support! Make sure you checkout the notes below the video for additional resources and information. 🙏🏽

[@jackinralph1]

I started with DTG John is right I took preorders which gave me money upfront. BIG KEY PLEASE DO NOT SPEND THE PREORDER MONEY. Sounds logical but I have seen people spend some of the money and didnt pay to get all the shirts that were preordered made. Do your homework see what the DTG company charges for the type of shirt you want to use and now take that figure and subtract it from whatever your retail price is for your shirt design the difference left is what profit is. John is 1000% spot on with this video and DTG print to order is a great way to start. Always order yourself a sample so you can quality check it. REMEBER your customer think this is coing from you so you want to make sure that its a good shirt. Once you are comfortable you dont have to do that anymore Other advise : Treat it like a business meaning do the accounting stay organized and never share your resources or who, how much and how your goods are made with your customers. Give realistic turnarounds. You have to set a real expectation of when they might receive it after they order. If your DTG service provider says it takes 7 days then tell your customer please allow 7-10 business days for processing and shipping. Do not say days say "business days". Next, sell outside of your friends and family. 99.99% of all of my customers are strangers and that's great. Do not go into this expecting your friends to support you just because they are friends because you will get your feelings hurt. If friends and family purchase great if they dont also great use that as motivation. Last thing give EXCELLENT customer service. If there is an issue like the provider tells you there is gonna be a delay. Immediately let your customer know that the shirts I use are on backorder and it may be a few extra days. Apologize and maybe give a percentage off on the next shirt. John great video but I want you to give an example of what the cost was to have the shirt made along with what you planned to retail it for so the viewers can get an idea of what "profit looks" like

[@ABCDEFJHIJK-k4u]

I actually had a little money to spend yesterday so I went to the dollar tree and they had some really good quality caps as soon as I’m done with me website I’m gonna do an embroidery design on the hats I’m also gonna stitch up some mask with some fabric I’m gonna order off eBay that will cost me 5 dollars you don’t need a lot of money to start a clothing company just start small and work your way up the bigger things GREAT VIDEO THIS REALLY MOTIVATED ME

[@jamespeterson9923]

To anyone reading this, remember Rome wasn't built in a day. your hard work will pay off

[@Monika-tv8np]

Start your clothing line with $0 down just buy a course at the end of this video 😂

[@god563616]

Stop being bitter and get work done

[@freddygarcia4839]

Thanks for this video!! The video went over some important stuff that I will definitely be considering for my idea. Also can you make a video on how returns/exchanges and refunds is handled. That would be super helpful. Thanks again!👌

[@johnxsantos]

Will do!

[@freddygarcia4839]

@@johnxsantos Alright thanks I look forward to watching new videos. You and your team are making great content keep it up!!

[@godlysovereign3414]

what about if you dont want a plain t-shirt but you want the t-shirt to have a custom cut?

[@adrianagNeuroFit]

John ... Great content. The video is 2 years old and I wondernif there is something that has dramatically changed, and if you have created a video with all the changes. I am helping my niece with her launching💪🏽🙌👍

[@zayedhosseini8022]

thanks you so much, I was looking to start my own merch and you made it possible

[@johnxsantos]

el bandz thank you for watching. Keep me updated!

[@SurgzSeattleEvents]

So happy I ran across this! It is literally everything I need 🙏🏼🦄💞

[@andrew71017]

This is a life goal for me tbh, I’d really love to start my own clothing brand because I’m crazy about it

[@ashishdas493]

Hey. Hope you dreams run into action. You can take a look at imprintnext :) Thank me later

[@itsgio6125]

I don't have a dtg as a starter I have a sublimation printer and heat press and a vinyl cutter.. I'm just starting to make space in my small 2 bed room apartment so I'm going to set it in the living room and focus and the business

[@lindakazsals8858]

Great information. All this information is educational. Thank you.

[@ViaaRoqq]

One of the best and informative videos on KZbin! Thank you for this content

[@johnxsantos]

Thank you so much! Our team worked hard on getting this out to you all. We’re also growing our community through the Academy. So if you need additional help or resources, check it out: bit.ly/GroundUp-Academy

[@FUNKBOOGIE1]

oooooo Via Vici ? is that you in your youtube picture ?

[@emilygruber9825]

John is the best!! Very knowledgeable and honest. Love the video! - Shout out from your team at Apliiq!

[@johnxsantos]

Thank you guys. Keep up the amazing work you are doing. 🙏🏽

[@theSciFiHi]

Hey Emily! It's great to see how far Apliiq has come! I'm working on a line as we speak and I plan on using Apliiq for it. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@sethzondag9645]

Great video! Well produced with likable personalities. It looks like you guys have your stuff together. Looking into getting my clothing line going.

[@TheDomLouis]

Did you follow this advice and did the brand take off??

[@2011theberg]

I went to high school with your wife. And follow her on social media. Its is so cool looking up stuff and seeing you on the second video on KZbin. Y’all are showing that anything can be done.

[@Will-jv3jh]

Rarely comment on youtube videos, but this one is too good not to. Good shit bro! Glad i clicked this link.

[@jamesjeff4952]

During these times. This is 💎 🙏🏽

[@mafiaxprincess]

Releasing collections of 3-5 pieces every month is great advice!

[@joseantoniodonato42]

That’s great at the same time you could have it printed on the shirt as well on the outside and avoid the label anyone could cut off the label

[@johnxsantos]

Yes, the printed label is just to provide a quick example of how one could go about giving there brand a cut n' sew feel. Woven labels are are a better alternative to give that feel.

[@CradleEpiscopalian56]

Craft retailers sell wash proof inks, just mail order your brand and size stamps. Done!

[@AMGbrakedancer]

Genius. You’re helping people start businesses while growing business for the printer. What about garment design? I have ideas but I’m no fashion designer. Would I hire a designer and then who would actually make the clothing?

[@pinkalien1841]

Hi. Well I didn't watch all this video but I believe this is just talking about making ( stamping) pre designs on t shits. If you are thinking making your own clothing line its a different story. You do need to hire a designer and that does come with a cost or you could design and make the pieces yourself which of course the skills and knowledge will have to be there to do this. Sounds like you are not thinking t-shirt pre stamped design. Sounds like you are thinking actual clothing line. That's a whole different beast! And yes you will either hire people ( person) with the skills and knowledge to produce your pieces or go to a manufacturer. Both of this come with a price. Finding a good manufacturer is a big challenge in the fashion industry. Is a relationship you will need to constantly manage to ensure things get done right plus it can be costly and hard to find because most if not all have set quantity minimum requirements.. I hope I helped a little bit. Good luck with your goals. Everything is possible!!

[@ChristineLozada]

just watched your original videos on this topic, helpful! huge difference in your video production vs. this one!

[@gagafifty5068]

So we don’t have to buy t shirts or any type of clothing? So who picks out The quality of the garment? Also your shirt says revive but does the tag 🏷 say “wake up and win”?

[@johnxsantos]

Carmen M Edwards you choose the style as you set up your brand on the platform. And yes those tags were made on the spot, but the new ones say Revive. Our trademark and Wake Up and Win also is. 🙌🏽

[@gagafifty5068]

Ok one more question that i forgot to ask. Is it possible to pick a design or name brand that someone already has? How do you avoid this.

[@yankis.]

@@gagafifty5068 If it's trademarked, don't even bother. You can check taken trademarks in the trademark database.

[@chrisgasmen7567]

Been wanting to start for a while now. Watched this vid and it definitely gave me the motivation to get going and finally start. Thank you

[@ilir7140]

did you start?

[@ajaeellis3755]

@@ilir7140 I guess not

[@daniclark2000]

What if we want our own customized packaging & will we have access to know how many orders we are receiving and details of the order being shipped and tracked?

[@BlockchainShango]

Dude. If this dream of mine takes off, I will do my best to find a way to thank you, personally, man. Thank you.

[@MohammedAli-kr6qi]

You are doing the great job it will help the lot of people the start there own business great work keep it up

[@xoxstoner00]

Technically you can do this with no money, that why he said choose good partners and people To work with

[@spatt833]

Technically you can't.

[@allergictohumansnotanimals5671]

If ya'll are struggling financially and still wanna make a brand, you can start by doing pod. It costs 0 dollars and has good results if you find a niche and market on social media well.

[@SI10379]

Whats pod

[@lxrdchina]

what’s pod?

[@papimauri6172]

This needs a million likes

[@johnxsantos]

Papi Mauri appreciate you for helping us get it there!

[@joshcuff3575]

Nice explanation. I can't wait to start my shirt business one day, and I would love to make different types of flannels first and make them not cliche.

[@johnxsantos]

You can do it! If you need assistance and a community to back you. Checkout our From The Ground Up Academy: bit.ly/GroundUp-Academy

[@afnanapparelltd8001]

My name is Ariful Islam I live in Chittagong city of Bangladesh. I have my own garment factory.. My factory name is SI Fashion. All kinds of cloths are produced in my factory. Bangladesh cloths are famous all over the world. We produce good quality cloths, my factory area is 5000 square feet.. We have 120 workers in the factory. All kinds of cloths are produced in my factory, if you want yours. I can help business if you want to know more details contact me

[@RedCymbals]

This is most helpful video that I have seen on YT! Thank you for taking the time to make it!

[@johnxsantos]

Glad it was helpful! Check the resources below the video for more details :)

[@senzodiko3069]

won't you need money to pay the person printing shirts ? do you have apliq in south africa ?

[@warrenbuffett4164]

senzo diko paid to order they get a percentage of everything they print

[@DIVMONDTV]

Dude I haven’t tried this out yet. In the process but I want to let you know your such and amazing person for trying to help people come out of the 9-5 work and become their own boss and help people who don’t earn much to be able to be given this opportunity. Thank you.

[@johnxsantos]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 really appreciate you for leaving this comment. Whatever I can do to help make the journey into business ownership easier for people is what I take on. Thank you for watching and for subscribing. 🙏🏽

[@DIVMONDTV]

Thank you so much Ive downloaded everything just need to come up with my design and test this out!

[@isaactreaza128]

Hey man, this is the best KZbin video I have ever watched. Thank you so much. I do have a question though. I'm developing my own brand site. Can I still add apliiq to the back end as you did with shopify? Thank you

[@IanGruber81]

You can grab the app right here: apps.shopify.com/apliiq

[@johnxsantos]

Thank you for watching and subscribing. Yes you can!

[@codymortensen7028]

"How to start a clothing brand with no money!!" Proceeds to use $15,000+ DTG machine

[@BURNOUTAUTOWORKS]

Jeez people are missing the point lol, nothing is free, but it’s cheap as hell to get started, it’s just about you actually getting off your ass and getting it done 😄 it s a great video with great information on how to get started, just save up a little bit of money and get your business started!

[@emmanuelbadajos924]

The problem with that platform John is, you can't control the quality ! I've tried Print on Demand with Printful and Printify, they all did not meet my quality, nor anyone else's that saw the sample shirts I ordered. You know what Print on Demand does, it ruins well thought out brand names. I would rather print the shirts at my local screen printer, because they know I won't accept the shirt if it's not right. Printify's excuse was we print over 15k shirts everyday. No wonder there is no quality ! I will check out Apliiq, but I don't have my hopes up. Because when you let someone fulfill your products, they don't look at the quality much, all they care about is the volume of orders. I have had Printful resend the same shirt 4 times, and they still didn't meet my standard, after 4 washes, the print is already flaking. And I have been a subscriber to your channel.

[@johnxsantos]

chaison badajos I completely understand that as well! With volume a lot of places tend to skimp on quality. But what I found super interesting was the fact that all the workers there were artists, and cared about the craft. I plugged our new products into the platform, use code: KZbin at checkout if you’d like to see how they come out and get shipped to your door: bit.ly/Revive-BrandCo

[@emmanuelbadajos924]

@@johnxsantos thank you for the code, but I think I will pass, $34 USD for a shirt, wow ! I was having trouble marketing my tshirts at $35 CAD. I guess the moral of my story is I'll stick to what I know works for me, start modest while I build my brand, I know that every shirt that goes out, has been folded and inspected by me. So if my brand fails it's on me and I can't blame the fulfillment centers. Maybe I will visit those guys you talked about Omniprint dtg if my budget gets up there. As always thank you for the video and the value it brings to our industry.

[@19kickboxer68]

The main problem with POD is the cost. The quality can be widely variable. I have my own DTG printer and am fully aware of the costs. It is far more expensive to run my printer per print, which is a DTG M2 so not exactly a poor quality cheap piece of kit, than it is a Kornit which the POD companies use. The Kornit printers are much faster and house the pre treatment process internally. They do however have a significant investment in initial cost. BUT the cost to print one shirt is less than $1.5 plus the cost of the shirt and that includes the overheads. In the UK the cheapest POD is about £6 + vat a print plus the cost of the shirt which means by the time its posted etc you are laying out around £12 - £15 per shirt. For a start up brand that is tough when you consider what you can retail for. If you look at the price of established brands in the shops they are selling Ts for about £15 - £20. Not much of a mark up. Also if you think of retailing through small boutiques they will want at least a 50% markup. If you think you are going to be selling shirts at £/$30 then take a deep breath. T shirt design that sells is not so much about having fantastic graphics but more about the image surrounding the brand. Not saying it isn't possible as people claim to be making money with Shopify and other platforms but I doubt its the norm. If you run a normal DTG printer ( not a Kornit ) then the process itself is not the best for retail garments as the heat press leaves a shiny box around the print. It is possible to remove it but once again it is more time and cost. Please do your research before jumping in. It may not cost you a lot of money to start but its the time you lose thats the killer.

[@emmanuelbadajos924]

@@19kickboxer68 like I said no to POD, though enticing, not worth it for the image and reputation of your private label.

[@IanGruber81]

It's a completely valid concern, and no one can ever knock creating your own products or wanting to be extremely hands on in the production of your products to ensure quality. Anyone that tells you a print on demand company never makes a mistake or has a quality issue is lying to you, but you know what? The same goes for your local screen printing shop. The key thing to focus on is whether the partner you pick is willing to make it right for the customer when mistakes do happen and take steps to ensure quality is on point in a process of continual process improvement. We have found that creating one sample is always best, it let's the brand owner see and feel the quality for themselves or take any corrective action needed BEFORE products go to customers (this is one of the key quality advantages over the local print shop, who will want you to hit the MOQ for each job). What makes Apliiq different than most POD services is offering the elements that other POD and most local print shops don't do; relabeling and sewing in woven labels to produce a higher quality product from the get go. What anyone will find as a clothing line scales is you can't check every product or package yourself and you will need to find employees or partners that you can trust. There is no escaping it if you want it to grow. If you want to keep it your brand small, it's fine to do it all yourself (see the first line of this reply).