How Would I Start a Print on Demand Business NOW?

[@amyspring8367]

All these comments are so eloquent, I can't compete! Please know you are invaluable to those of us who need to accept that we can be scattered with ADHD or broken in a depressive episode, and still, a brilliant future is waiting! I'm so grateful!!💜

[@MeyTribe]

Thanks hun

[@MissChelle]

Well said!❤️🇦🇺

[@relaxacise]

You're such a beautiful soul, I enjoy your company on KZbin! You chose to be happy today. You choose to teach and inspire others. Your energy travels past your mountain of pain, trauma, and physical challenges to radiate joy, peace, and a stunning calmness and laughter radiating from your incredible heart! Thank you so much from San Diego, California U.S.A.

[@MeyTribe]

Thank you so much. I feel like I needed that today

[@dashcam866]

Hi Mey. Do you sell designs on fiverr? What is yr rates

[@albertocatania6165]

I remember when you open the channel. I was one of the first that started follow you and never regreted. I remember that there were around 100 subscrivers and now almost 30K LOL...great job :)

[@justinwilliams2776]

Hey! I'm a great 70 yr old artist in Arkansas (formerly Thailand, Cambodia and Hawaii.) I'm tech impaired so absolutely MUST learn to market online! I've been binge watching you on YT! Thanks

[@MeyTribe]

Why would you leave Thailand ? LOL - missing my time in Bangkok so much :) Not tech impaired- just pre-experienced LOL

[@jeanbertrand9158]

I have NEVER left a comment for a KZbin video. But, this video really resonated with me. So, today, I am leaving a comment. And it's this: thank you for putting yourself "out there". I'm blown away.

[@ullahennig]

I watched this video just now and I can only say: thank you so much for time, work and energy you have put in it. I am inhaling every piece of information - comparing it with my experiences with print on demand. You are putting so much valuable information in every video you publish! I opened my Zazzle store in 2009 and had a lot of ups and downs (more downs) with it. Over a period the downs were that deep that I simply gave up, thinking that my art and design were bad, not worth putting on products and the like. Every sale made me try it again, but the final reason for not giving up and deciding to put new energy in my Zazzle shop was you - watching your videos and joining the facebook community helped so much - so thank you again for that! You are a wonderful person!!

[@WhimsyBravearts]

Catching up on all your catalog of videos. Grateful for all the generous information and all that you share

[@MeyTribe]

So nice of you to say

[@DianaLegacy-u8e]

Sending positive vibes for your recovery, Mey! Your smile in every video is inspiring, even with health challenges. Love your content! Super helpful for POD newbies like me to learn the "when," "where," "what," and "why." The emphasis on building your own brand resonates - outlets, social media, all of it! Appreciate your thoughtful pauses, ensures everyone understands. Your expertise shines through! ✨ Your chosen environments show respect for your viewers. Wishing you continued success, your light helps many!

[@MeyTribe]

Ammm thanks :) My health is chronic - there’s no full recovery (the key is to manage it and live with it :)) As for the environment- I’m not sure I understand what you mean by that….as this is an older video I went in to see “the environment “ it’s my studio apartment in the only place in the apartment that had light to film (not much of an environmental choice, but literally the only place I could film )

[@DianaLegacy-u8e]

​@@MeyTribe I appreciate your thoughtful approach to video environments. The distinction between the professional setting with your artwork, suited for advice and tutorials (Video 05 on Zazzle), and the more intimate livingroom setting for personal anecdotes like your journeys across Thailand, Israel, and Bulgaria, demonstrates a clear understanding of audience engagement. This deliberate choice in environment creates a more compelling viewing experience by aligning the visual presentation with the content's nature. This level of detail truly adds value to your viewers' understanding and connection with your message.

[@MeyTribe]

@@DianaLegacy-u8e again Thanks But you’re giving me credit for something I didn’t do The zazzle series was filmed in a different apartment. Set changes were made cause I moved apartments… I didn’t one day choose to film in a living room and not in a bedroom… I simply moved from a studio to a 1 bedroom apartment and my ex was in the bedroom when I was filming.

[@quirkychris2933]

I really do love how you’re doing so many videos lately, Mey. And thanks for reminding me to hit that like button as I’d forget otherwise, because I’m so engrossed in what you’re saying. I feel I can always trust what your info, unlike so many other YT’ers who I’m sure just say stuff to get the views. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’ve niched down and ready to start making my plans. Between you and Skillshare, I’m going places! You really should think about becoming a Skillshare teacher? Ever though of that? Luv ya, girl! 😻💜

[@MeyTribe]

Happy to hear that I'm trustworthy in this huge pool of information about print on demand :) Really made my day reading your comment now. and after days of not being ready to face the camera- I think i'm gonna film now

[@EveryDayDabble]

@@MeyTribe yes you seem like a teacher at heart!

[@Mariette]

I literally missed the live by minutes! But love what you do. I've been following you since the postcard tutorial and have been a fan ever since. I love how you've been growing, your adventures and how you reflect on your own every often. Keep up the good work!

[@MeyTribe]

That live chat was mad !!! 70+ people on live, never had that before!!! But glad you liked it even without the live :) OHHH wow- that was such a long time ago that I forgot I even made a postcard tutorial LOL Happy to grow alongside you

[@paulinemorare5509]

You're a real motivator. I really relate with you and I feel like starting now! Understanding tools and affiliate programs is important. I'm empowered, thank you very much.

[@MeyTribe]

Happy you liked the video :) (and sorry for the late reply, busy days LOL)

[@gavinshineon3192]

Agreed!😊

[@willg.602]

I know I'm late, but you have a new subscriber! Stay strong, dedicated and beautiful!❤

[@MeyTribe]

Thanks for subbing! :)

[@HellzSayzDANCE]

Awww I just got to the end of your video, I feel like I’m going to cry too! I’m so grateful for your videos 🙏💕💕💕❤️

[@MeyTribe]

A good cry I hope LOL

[@HellzSayzDANCE]

@@MeyTribe oh definitely! 😄

[@gatheredwisdom]

I am so glad I found your channel, you're so inspiring. You're giving me a lot of hope and great ideas that is different from a lot of POD videos out there. Thank you!❣

[@MeyTribe]

Awww thanks!! Usually people tell me I "kill hope" as other KZbinr make it sound so easy to just make so much money with POD and I make it "complicated" LOL

[@bultpruf]

Sweetly vulnerable, talented, quirky. I LOVE your videos! Thanks so much for all you do for us.

[@MeyTribe]

Thank you so much! :)

[@BodyworkByYves]

Mey, you are SUCH an inspiration! THANK YOU!

[@flojeune]

Beautiful! Thank you for your honesty, generosity and love.

[@barbarascott1233]

The idea of taking the 400+ mug designs I've completed and just loaded on to Etsy to other products and platforms sounds hopeful. I know you're not asking for pity but I too, after living nearly 60 years in full health, perfectly able-bodied became disabled for sake of back surgery/meningitis.. So continuing work as an Occupational therapist following 24+yrs as a professional exhibition artist became impossible. So art is where I am and feel so lucky but starting from scratch isn't easy. No more traveling to shows. No in-person exhibitions. Your challenges are very familiar. But different for a wide difference in age. But I appreciate your wisdom, your insights and experience. Thanks so much Mey. You are an inspiration dear friend. ❤️

[@SandcityDe]

Thank YOU Mey for sharing your story. It really encourages me to carry on with my idea of opening a shop for pod and/or printable downloads. I am also struggling with mental problems and wouldn’t be able to work in a regular job. I only recently found some motivation to look into this educating myself and finding my own way. Wishing you all the best! Claudia

[@MeyTribe]

I think these are def amazing times... as if we were living 30 years ago- we wouldn't be able to try and make it on our own with the internet :) This video was actually one where I didn't share much of my story... there as a video i made, talking more about mental health issues and online business, referring to my long term "issues" with selling on Etsy- kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2fOnWRtaJulpLc a lot about self sabotage as well... Wishing you the best as well my dear :)

[@SandcityDe]

@@MeyTribe thank you for the link, Mey. I just watched that video and admire you for speaking so openly to us anonymous followers. It must have taken you a while to be able to do this. Although my situation is of course different from yours, there are as well some parallels - like being a perfectionist, which in my case leads to never get started. I think (hope) that your video might help me to learn my lessons. And I hope that you find some value in continuing this youtube channel. I would be happy to follow along. Love, Claudia

[@velvetbees]

Just a quick note. I haven't seen any of your videos for over a year. I was surprised at how much more healthy you look now. Especially your skin tone. It is luminous. Thank you for this video. I got discouraged about POD. I know this will be good insight.

[@MeyTribe]

Hey !!!! Nice seeing a comment from you :) and thanks :) Last year around this time I was still severely injured and this year I think I just got me some more vitamin D :)

[@darlenestokes8825]

You are inspiring, keeping you in prayer and thanks for all you do.

[@MeyTribe]

That's such a lovely thing to hear, thank you

[@waggingtheworldwithwinston]

I love your videos Mey, thank you so much for sharing all those details! ❤

[@nancyz2098]

I want all the 🍵 tea on that drop shipping adventure!!!!! All the dets please. Love your stories

[@MeyTribe]

That was such a cool time to remember... Cause that was really the initial time I figured out that credit card thing. Too bad I didn't even have KZbin on my mind so none of that was filmed LOL I think that once I get my things here straighten out with a Bulgarian company, I will def record that process.

[@belindahawkins4615]

Loved this video, I respect your honesty and am amazed about your determination. So inspiring :)

[@MeyTribe]

Thank you

[@lldd11]

I have similar conditions. For 8 years I couldn't fly on the plane, I couldn't even go my grandma funeral (who I grow up with). along with psychological condition I also have fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and loosing my vision (for which I need to get eye shots every month to slow down the process). I can tell you that doing art and photography AND buying my own house that like (which also allowed me to surround myself with a few people I trust) helped me a LOT and first time in my life I actually feel happy and serene inside. But my 30s were the worst in terms of psychological issues, towards mid 40s in faded away when i got in my life into more stable position, but physical issues got worst. So yeah i know what are you going through, its great that you are able to travel and see the world and I know how hard it is for you. Best wishes and prayers for you.

[@MeyTribe]

First off- thanks for sharing your story with me :) Not sure how much traveling I do.. We took 2 trips, Miso & I, in the past few months, both short, and in which i spent most of the trip in bed paralyzed. And I cannot fly anymore. at least not for the next few years, meaning I am pretty much stuck here, facing another -20 degrees winter, or more like- 4 months of not leaving my studio :/ I am thinking of postponing the apartment purchase a bit, as I am so exhausted from work, and having to move apartments (started yesterday) that I feel like I lost my chance to get a bit better pre-winter... So I might delay these plans a bit, in a year or two. All depends on the housing market here, which seems to be so random. I am happy to read that at least those monthly shots are helping, and I can totally relate to the point of - doing everything to keep from getting worse, and just doing my thing, especially with art. I wish you all the health that seemed to have escaped our both

[@pristinagravador5739]

thank you so much for sharing professional & personal infos in this video. it really helps, knowing there are people going through the same things as me mentally or at least. i learned so much just by watching this video so thankful 🥰

[@smukkesteafalle]

This was great🥇The absolute best, I’m going to Watch this over and over again. Just loved it🌹🌞🌟

[@MeyTribe]

So cool to hear that, thanks :)

[@IndyIndie59]

I can absolutely relate to what you say about living with chronic illness. I am 62 now and have lived with chronic illness since I was 21. I have a heart condition along with an auto immune disease and have been on so much medication I rattle. The side effects of the medication make me feel ill all the time. Print on demand has offered me some hope. I am still at the beginning of my journey with it, and am limited in the time I can spend working on it because my hands are so bad. But when they are too sore to work on Affinity or Canva, I stop and listen to KZbin videos that educate me further. Yours have been a godsend and I have been binge watching all of them. Thank you for being candid about your health issues. It gives me hope for my own journey. At this stage in my life my husband and I are planning retirement and I am hoping a print on demand hobby might supplement our pension when we get there.

[@MeyTribe]

Sorry for the late reply, it's been some super crazy weeks... But I did want to reply back... I am overwhelmed with just how much people feel cool to share here with me, it's amazing! and I feel like I naturally have viewers with chronic illnesses, like - I attract myself, people who have struggles but want that creative outlet. Meds can be good and also terrible, I was on Morphine dosages 12 years ago that were 3 times a legal overdose, and already stopped helping me... and i was always missing time when using them. and when they subside after few hours- the pain was even worse. I also don't take the meds they offered me for seizures, cause after 2-3 weeks they made my hands shake and I couldn't think. I understand the limit in working... So many times I spend hours in bed looking up cause I need to let my back and shoulders "rest"... I try to use that "downtime" for education, watching youtube videos or skillshare classes. It's amazing to hear that there are people like me who do that as well!! We are SO LUCKY !! Imagine the same medical condition but no internet, or no interest in anything, and just feeling sorry for ourselves... crazy - but I am so grateful for learning !!! (and to see more people are doing that instead of feeling sorry for themselves). I really wish you all the best in your print on demand journey, or selling printables, making whatever brings you joy ! a busy mind is a healthy mind !! All the love to you and yours and again, sorry for taking forever to reply, commenting back takes me forever to type and sitting in typing position ain't easy LOL

[@Nsabuzz]

I am searching for how can i grow my redbubble shop, but after 55 min i realized that i didn't get anything or any information because of your sky blue hair and your beautiful voice i was just its good to seeing you and love to hearing you that set.. YOU ARE GORGEOUS... I forgot shop while watching your video its insane.

[@anapilarshaw2823]

Thank you so much, Mey, you're enthusiasm and generosity in sharing your huge library of knowledge make me feel that I can create an income stream doing something that's fun for me and brings me joy. Big hugs and much gratitude.❤

[@MeyTribe]

That's my wish for everyone!! to make a living from something that brings them joy

[@heylana719]

Woah so excited. It was my question 🙋 thank you 😊

[@MeyTribe]

Thanks for asking it

[@heylana719]

@@MeyTribe didn't expect any credit at all. Thank you for the great video! :) all the best

[@fitwithdiana]

You are amazing! Thank you Mey :)

[@MeyTribe]

You're so welcome!

[@fabiennevandam6904]

I live in Israel, and every month prices are increasing like crazy. I'm happy to found your channel with very good information and will open a Zazzle store. You have an amazing channel

[@MeyTribe]

I know the feeling. Been living their my whole childhood, and a third of my adult life, and everytime I came back from overseas it was just more and more expensive without any normal "line" of increase. It's also getting more and more expensive here in Bulgaria, but living here un-attached to the local economy makes you feel it less.

[@emilioleroux]

I absolutely loved every minute of your video and to know more about your story. Thank you so much.

[@velvetbees]

One more note... I discovered Repper for making onlinre patterns. You can find it pretty easily. It makes the most awesome patterns. I learned the hard way to srart with a 300 dpi image. It has many options for incredible pattern making that isn't just repeating the same old tile over and over again. You can be very creative. Take care. PS I also have diagnosed Cptsd. Pattern making is calming. Best wishes to you...

[@MeyTribe]

Pattern making is def a calming thing :) I can just totally zen when doing them on Procreate LOL And I will def check Repper, I placed them on my "to check" list, thanks :)

[@nissabrandt1097]

Thank you for sharing your story! Absolutely incredible ❤️

[@MeyTribe]

Glad you liked it, I'm getting more comfortable sharing these things online LOL

[@elritascheepers8075]

Could you make a 5 day workshop and challenge for new etsy stores (start, finish, how to market your store and the finally what to expect after a sale)? You've been so helpful. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@MeyTribe]

For that I would have to restart my Etsy shop with POD, which I cannot do yet. Mentioned it in this video- the whole credit card thing. I also cannot commit now to a 5 days series - as there are so many vids on the list for this month, and September, plus my own things I am dealing with. BUT, I will think of a video that can help out with that. Wanted to do an Awkward styles & Etsy integration video that will entail starting an Etsy shop for POD, so I can def "break it down" with a 5 days plan !! saving your comment as my blueprint for that video, hoping it will help :)

[@ltrotter9228]

Hello my sister...you're so Amazing!!! Words can barely express. You're doing what God/the universe has sent you here to do. I/we just want to say THANK YOU! Keep moving forward in this beautiful and awesome journey that you're on. You're helping sooooooo many people; especially me than you can ever imagine. I may not comment all the time, but i'm definitely smashing that "Like" button. I'm learning a lot from you and I appreciate it. You ROCK!!! Stay BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@IMNOGURU]

Thank you for talking about POD and your health condition, I am looking into POD now and have written some KDP books. I too have experienced health issues and required surgery to repair vertabrae with screws. For years the pain would push me into depressive states. No fun. Thank you again!

[@ChandanCrasta]

hey Mey, thanks for the video and for sharing your personal story (including your struggles). real helpful. Love the part @ 37:54 when you said trends and the clash sound in the bg! perfect timing. i also do not go by trends . . . just can't do it as an artist.

[@leilaaraujo37]

Your are incredible!!! Congrats for sharing all your process and memorizing it! You are a warrior with much of victories! I went to many learnings and opennigs and closings, and never sold anything hahahha, but for depression stay away I have took vitamins and natural treatments! I just sold personally, by internet, that's my dream deal!!!! Take care! Nice to come to know you!!! Keep teaching!! Leila

[@sherickoos]

Hi Mey, no pity here. Just wanted to let you know that I also wanted a baby but due to certain health conditions I also had to give up that dream. Just wanted you to know that you are not alone. Thank you for sharing such a personal story.

[@MeyTribe]

Thanks for that

[@gilleastwood1241]

I'm from Cape Town, new to POD and launching head first into learning every aspect of design and social media. I'm working on 3 medium content KDP books that are similarly themed and building a website/products around them

[@MeyTribe]

That is amazing to hear !! I feel like so many people look at KDP, POD, Printables, as an individual project like "make as many as I can" without realizing they can all be connected and marketed to be better with time :)

[@millzblack5466]

I ran across you about a week or two ago and every time you post a vid I'm here leaning. I have a Redbuuble store, I have had it for like a month and have a few designs up. No sales yet but I know they are coming. I don't like following trends I like to be unique. I'm in the US in Georgia. I got a lot of things from this video Thank you sharing

[@MeyTribe]

Happy you liked it !! What types are you designs? Maybe a different marketplace would fit them better based on the demographics of the users? I did a demographics comparison here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5rKkIOrgphqm5o cause I do know several people who never sell on RB but sell so much on Teepublic, and vice versa.

[@kimburgy9687]

Hi Mey :) What an awesome video! Thank you for everything that you share with us. 💗 I love your videos not only because you share so much & that I've learned so much from them, but also because you have that amazing personality. Even from the 1st video I felt a connection with you? Oh jeesh that sounds weird but, the things you go through and I think also (and we had a discussion in a fb group the other day about this.) about how creative people are so much alike, and tend to think different from others, have more anxiety, and over thinking things and so much more. And so many things that can give us "art block" we can be so motivated and work all day on 10 different things, but getting absolutely NOTHING finished lol But the discussion went on and on all day lol ..turned into a full page about how much we all had in common, and yes felt so good to talk to others and see we aren't alone or crazy, we're just unique and we should embrace/celebrate it, many wish they were like us. lol Our minds are constantly filled with & in tune with creating and ideas, that when something little happens, it can give us a creative block for a week or more. :) You motivate us, but also tell us what tools we need to do what we need to do & how to do it. And now, I'm off to order the ipad .. months I've been going over specs and what pens and what device is best for art.. I wanted a 2 in 1 windows touch screen because I have a windows computer to link it with. But today ipad pro wins and I'm pushing the button. (And procreate, yayy!) I tend to ramble on lol Anyways thanks again and keep on keepin' on creative people, we're a unique bunch! 🥰

[@MeyTribe]

OMG that's an amazing step you're making- you're gonna love Procreate so much !!!! I am so proud of you !!! And rambling is always welcomed with me

[@kimburgy9687]

​@@MeyTribe Thank you so much. I really do love it so far. It's a learning curve trying to remember how I did something with the brushes/settings though. lol I've never had iphone or ipad so that's a learning curve itself. Most of my designing for years actually, has been on the computer in different programs (with a mouse!) lol. Open 1 program or site to do this, then to another to do that and on n on for a final design. I can't wait to get used to the brushes and the pencil. I have created a few designs and proud of how they came out, so happy. :)

[@MeyTribe]

@@kimburgy9687 I remember doing that so much with making something on Canva, and then taking it into Clip Studio paint... Getting an ipad was a learning curve for me too, as the directness of pencil on surface was so hard to grasp at the beginning. But you get better at it

[@kimburgy9687]

@@MeyTribe Thank you, I sure hope so. lol I guess I just thought .. Hey brushes and a pencil it has to be easier! 🤣 Right now, I'm trying to find the easiest way to share my windows pc images with ipad & how to share my procreate drawings with my windows pc.

[@trini5520]

Hi I'm from the Caribbean and I opened a Redbubble store last year but only this month started posting to it. I started using Placeit to do the designs. I work full time so I'm only able to do a couple designs at about after 8pm. I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes. Thanks for the motivation, I totally need to just focus and get it done.

[@MeyTribe]

I know so many KZbinrs out there saying hey you should quit your job to take your POD srsly... BUT - a job is priceless!!! Keep at it, grow it, learn from your journey, and be grateful for having a job in these crazy recession days

[@trini5520]

@@MeyTribeThank you for responding and the inspiration you provide everyday!

[@Jindarella_]

Mey you are so f@cking inspirational, thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge, best content I've found yet on youtube!!

[@MeyTribe]

Awww

[@chrisfielding9405]

Mey, thanks for the vlog, you have a nice way of putting across the infomation, and you have a great understanding of these quite complex methods, I would love to see you do a modern version, of a step by step vlog, of joining redbubble and then adding designs, and the way you advertise on social meda sites, this would allow me and many others to follow you, to get started, as I like to pause and then have a go to get my head around what you have shown. by the way the free methods are great.

[@shadihamood3950]

hello there. first, it surprised me that you are from Israel or have lived here before. You're right. it's so expensive here without a justified reason. anyway, nice content keep going. I'm learning a lot from you

[@MeyTribe]

I think it's expensive everywhere... I mean, yeah, paying 270 euros for a 1 bedroom apartment in Bansko is awesome!!! For me !!!- minimum wage here is 300-320 euro, so for locals this is CRAZY !!! And that's not even the prices in Sofia. That's why geo-arbitrage works for so many people, as you come with "money" made in a more expensive country, to a country with less money- living like a king.

[@adolphekatia9418]

You're inspiring very good video. Thank you for making it.

[@joannrector6762]

Love your sharing, bless you

[@MeyTribe]

You are so welcome :)

[@normaalsina6214]

I’m just meeting you coming from watching Sleepy Pilgrim and what you give is just so much. I’m retired and want to start something creative from home. I’m very grateful for all of the information you provide and will be watching more of your videos. I can’t help to mention about a product I want you to look into for your health. I have a very high faith in it. It’s Inmune Bio Green Cell. You can find it in Amazon and also directly in the company don’t know if the ship to Bulgaria but please check it out. You are a young woman who deserves to live a healthy life. Sending healing angels your way. Wishing you the best.

[@patriciareyes1108]

I love your channel! Thank you for sharing your valuable knowledge as well as your life with us. I am glad your life is better now and whenever you move to Portugal, please let me know. I would like to take you out to lunch. I mean it. I am located in a small city called Tomar. Keep on going, your community needs you. Um grande abraço.

[@KikiRoucoule]

I also follow Skillshare courses every day, or as much as possible!

[@MeyTribe]

I am now "limiting" myself to once a week, otherwise I would not be able to work, as there were like 3 days that all I did was skillshare classes and forgot the basics of life (like shower, proper sleep....) What skillshare classes are you mostly taking ? (in what topics, I mean)

[@bojilica]

I started to cry ❤

[@HellzSayzDANCE]

Also, I followed your tutorial in the last video and made a Canva portfolio website! I applied to Creative Fabrica to become a seller, too early to hear back yet, but I have my fingers crossed 🤞😁🤞

[@MeyTribe]

That's so cool!! I hope you get accepted !!

[@HellzSayzDANCE]

@@MeyTribe I got accepted!! I’m so excited!!😃 Thank you for your help!😃💕

[@MeyTribe]

@@HellzSayzDANCE OHHHH that's so cool !!! Guess we'll be starting our journey there together LOL

[@HellzSayzDANCE]

@@MeyTribe Haha I guess so! You have a lot more experience in selling than me though, so I'll be watching and gratefully receiving the help you give us, I will need it 😅

[@melodeelucido1446]

Thank you for your expertise and h e a r t!! Just found you today. New sub!❤

[@MeyTribe]

Welcome to our crazy loving community (we are also on FB btw) And hope you like it here :)

[@karkeyzza2313]

Thank you for another great and informative video! Yes, please share the AI tool you’re using. I also have paid one year subscription for an AI tool to help me with blogs,descriptions, and other writing stuff, but I don’t think it’s the best tool out there, maybe the AI tool you use is better. Also,please make a video about companies from China to buy products in a bulk, I’m very interested in what you have commented in this video about this topic.

[@MeyTribe]

There is a review video planned for another Chinese company, and a video about the AI. Which AI are you using? Wondering if it's the same ...

[@ironwilled9471]

Please do a video for static people. Maybe about the Chinese suppliers you've talked about

[@MeyTribe]

Added to my list !!!

[@TELEBAKEDtm]

Love your videos

[@nissabrandt1097]

So inspired

[@MeyTribe]

Thanks :)

[@mamabtinytreasures]

Can you make a video how to use mock up with placeit and printify? I learned a lot in this video and loved it. Huge thumbs up!

[@MeyTribe]

Not sure about the comparison between the two... Printify is a print on demand supplier, you can use their own mockups or take mockups from Placeit. There was a full placeit app tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnnLZndqnaaCftU

[@arteverywhere1286]

I enjoyed watch this video. You ask where am I? My story starts with video before "print on demand" I and my friends would talk about movies and art how we love the great parts of the movie better than the whole film. KZbin has some clips, but not all the clips we love, so I created my channel to show the clips we like best. This lead to art of different artists that we love. And then "print on demand". My fiends and I would talk about Public domain designs that were GREAT👍, but they didn't quite match the house or the design we wanted. The color was little off. Maybe more blues or greens would be better. So this is were I started my "print on demand". I'm just starting out in the Redbubble world, but I'm having fun adding a collection of colors to the world of art. And as for may own spin I have the picture logo A by G (Art-by-Geoff). Thanks for the video, I will look for more, it will be easier now that I have subscribed.

[@MeyTribe]

Having fun from it is the most important thing !!!

[@HellzSayzDANCE]

I loved this video, thank you for making it! It was good to hear about your journey with it all. I do have a question, when you were talking about motivation, I have to wonder, do you mean motivation specifically or inspiration? I’m just curious, inspiration fades, but with the right motivation for something it can last forever. Like a single parent who needs to feed their kids, feeding the kids is what inspired them to work in the first place and it is a good motivation to keep working, so it’s not likely to fade in a hurry. But a teenager who made a dress one time and from that is inspired to make their own store to sell dresses they make, would most likely lose their motivation because their original inspiration is short lived from the momentary excitement. Does that make sense? Absolutely no criticism meant at all, I’m really curious and just wondering if I misunderstood that section, that’s all.

[@MeyTribe]

I wouldn't say feeding your kids is motivation, to me it would be survival. But then again- that depends on the situation. I meant that a lot of people see motivation as the BEST, but motivation has waves, sometimes more, sometimes less... especially when an online business can take months and even years to become truly worth the time you spend on it. Maybe it's a combo of both motivation and inspiration... I can tell you that I went through a huge demotivating phase in January. As my motivation for working (KZbin, print on demand, blogs, clients) was needing food. That was gone now, I have enough to retire here given my passive income, and my "salary" for my disability. BUT- I had to think beyond my initial motivation, and maybe to connect more to inspiration on my end- to wanna go back to making new art and filming.. I think motivation and inspiration can be different things to different people... are regardless if we agree on the specific semantics - I think we understand each other :)

[@HellzSayzDANCE]

@@MeyTribe Thank you for explaining, I do understand what you meant now 😊

[@rebeccajaynesart8369]

I found Prodigi and it looks really good, but nobody else mentions it (for POD fulfillment). What do you know about it? Also I wonder how you get people to your shops and products, there are so many! I heard you mention blogging...now I will watch 12 Blogging Ideas...

[@popcycledesign5123]

You are the best , all included. Would you have been able to operate through a pay-pal account in stead when you were in Thailand?

[@MeyTribe]

Instead of …? Not sure I understand the question

[@robinsmith8366]

I would love to know the AI writing program you use and also how you use a blog post to promote your product or other products.

[@MeyTribe]

Coming up in August!! And about the blog post- you basically either write a post about the product itself on a relevant niched site, or mention it as a general thing. For example, let's say you're focused on something like the chess game designs for Teepublic, you can make a post about "best gifts for chess players" and the gift recommendations are all your designs.

[@lourdesilago5128]

Thank-you

[@MeyTribe]

Most welcome :)

[@NJ.8721]

Hey Mey, you are truly unique and awesome. I would be really interested in the AI tool that you mentioned that helps with captions and even blog posts. Can you please make the video that you mentioned! 🙂

[@MeyTribe]

Yes I can, was meaning to do so already but had so many changes and things happening this month that everything sort of got backlogged... Will upload on that tool soon ! (thanks for the reminder LOL )

[@maloumandrup]

Starting over in a new country is extremely challenging ❤ I have PTSD, brain damage, disc herniation since the age of 19 - it comes and goes depending on how good I am with keeping my back strong and fit, have 3 kids where 2 of them are waiting to get checked for ADHD and autism... Just overhere surviving rn but I also wanna LIVE and provide my kids with a life of possibilities, travel full time and world school, which is why I'm determined to build a sustainable online business. Scatterbrain is my default state so it'll defo take a while to build 😅 you and your videos are Godsend for me so thank you for creating this channel and for staying so darn real 🙌🫶

[@EbonyLoveandMarriage]

Looking for the link to how to use Procreate that you spoke of and I don't see links to any video or anything regarding that.

[@MeyTribe]

Sorry, was so out of it the day i uploaded this video that i forgot to add all the video links, here it is : kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnu7aGyGhq-Zj5Y

[@MissChelle]

Oh and I forgot to mention, I’ve just come back from Thailand! Lol 🇦🇺❤️

[@MeyTribe]

Ohhhh makes me warm in my heart to hear that LOL

[@nancyz2098]

I work 16 hours a day and try to squeeze in as much time as possible into print on demand so that one day I can only have one job and spend more time with my kids

[@MeyTribe]

Sending you all the energy in the world to accomplish all that you want for yourself

[@nancyz2098]

@@MeyTribe thank you so much

[@julievillani8947]

Would love a tutorial on the ai tool please! :)

[@MeyTribe]

Coming up in August !

[@johnmitchelltaus]

Love your channel, love your videos keep up the good work. Just wondering if you have ever tried GELATO for Print on Demand. Someone recommended it to me but I know nothing about it.

[@MeyTribe]

Was in contact with them for a bit, didn't follow through. You can try to make a test order and see if you like their quality, I think i sort of already found the several suppliers I like to work with, so I don't see videos on Gelato in the near future- sorry :(

[@johnmitchelltaus]

@@MeyTribe Not a problem thanks for your reply.

[@middleeasternscript7798]

Listened for 1 hours and will listen you more

[@MeyTribe]

Awww thanks

[@popcycledesign5123]

I am familiar with the bank problems in Israel and I was wondering if you would be able to run your income through a pay-pal account and then you could use that money directly to pay things?

[@MeyTribe]

There are no issues with having a PayPal account as an Israeli And I also have other bank accounts and a second nationality

[@jrl9319]

how much do you have to have for POD... like there are companies that withhold payment.. nobody talks about that

[@LauriannGreene]

Mey, you're a joy and you've helped me a lot! I'm not an artist myself (although I take photos), but I'm trying to sell specialty wine-related art and photography. A while back, you were really hot on Fine Art America, and in this video you don't mention them. I'd love to know why. I feel more comfortable working on a site that makes a website (or webpage) for you and then does the POD and fulfillment. Here you say it's important to make your own site, which means you then have to integrate the site (like Shopify) with another site, and I'm not sure I can do that. Can I hire you as a consultant? Would love to pay to talk my situation over with you - you said you do consulting. Hoping you can help, this is very overwhelming! Thanks so much for your great videos!!

[@jenbacani778]

Hi Mey. Would you offer personal coaching sessions on Print on Demand business? Like a personal coach and guide? I really love your videos and my sister and I have always been interested to get mentorship for a business. But we want someone we can trust. Let me know please. Thanks!

[@bleachedout805]

Time stamps would be cool so we can jump through to the actual advise.

[@AnnkurKumar]

Hi Mey

[@mapacsdream7716]

It is painful to hear your painful experience you fight from all these its your strength ,same like you i like unique design and only passion that people wear my design but cant sale even a Pany but still working on red bubble near being a year pass 720 design but no sale any thing on red bubble but cant stop my self to work on this plate form i do many thing people like my designs I have printful but when they demand to domain still stop me don't know y but shoipy is free for a month ,I am from Pakistan could not work on ettsy I work on zuzzle but mostly dont know y i am working still on red bubble.....they offer me brand ambassador program but dont know about it much plz guid me for this.

[@MeyTribe]

I made my RedBubble sales from bringing in my own traffic at the beginning. I don't think i would have sold anything without marketing it myself. I think that RB is great for beginners, but without marketing- you might end up not selling anything. Do you optimize your designs for all the products? do you have niches you're focused on ? Maybe a different platform would fit you better? Are you placing the same designs on Zazzle and RedBubble? Those are super different platforms, with a different audience. Shopify is free for a month, but without a domain and paying for it - you can't really start a business from it. If that's not an option for you- focus on the current platforms, with targeted designs- and MARKETING.

[@ummayghous6596]

@@MeyTribe you you are right that y I am doing my digital marketing course ..know basic about that then I can apply it on my design and yes zazzle l literally knows though you and I make some designs there not one design on other buy different you know I am affraid about copy write I have t print account and on printess too but when they say Domin I am affraid that if I don't have any sales then how can I processed it I listen your story very impressive that you handle all in such like these situations and it is secret of your success that you never let down and hold your passion hope so me too... Have potential and strength... Thanks a lot you always be helpful for me I entered in this world of print on demand incedently but found you .....

[@TrevorAngel]

I stopped watching as I thought it was going to be about what would a newbie do - maybe you could do a video on that topic, thx

[@MeyTribe]

It’s on both me And steaming from that are lessons for newbies

[@SpiritualReconciliator]

Time stamp 29:40 which AI tool? I'm really interested. Tell is about it.

[@MeyTribe]

I will make a video about it soon :)

[@SpiritualReconciliator]

@K10 thanks

[@SpiritualReconciliator]

@@MeyTribe Video idea: 1) POD products promotion with free websites. 2) details about canvas mockups

[@MeyTribe]

@@SpiritualReconciliator 1) you mean this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5XWpqBmrJqYm9E 2) Canva mockups were covered in this video that also includes ALL of their other image effects : kzbin.info/www/bejne/p37bn5qqoseMh7s

[@SpiritualReconciliator]

@@MeyTribe oh wow! You upload so much I must have missed it. 😅Thank you for what you are doing.

[@janeenmccoy4610]

What is the fb group?? I wanna join

[@MeyTribe]

I think i replied in the chat, right ?

[@sharonmareethoms]

hey Mey. Just getting started. I going to start my own wordpress site to sell my designs from and I'm going to build a facebook group and a youtube channel to feed the site. My goal is to have a group/ list of 100k. I hope to be able to eventually sell equivelent to 125 products a day @ $25 profit on each product and thats 5 products x 25 units @ $25 profit on each should equate to $1 mil. Thats my plan for 23

[@animalista_fabrics]

I'm trying to draw every day, but it goes not very good with redbubble... Society 6 is a so long to upload, really takes time from drawing and making somethins valuable. I'm stucked...