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[@RealJoeRobert]

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[@PrestonCharli]

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!!

[@timouellettemindsetcoach2494]

I run a laser etching store on Etsy and recently tried to set up a POD store...for no reason I was shut down and banned from selling on Etsy. Now I'm afraid my current store is going to be shut down as well. This was great advice, I'm going to create a handful of designs and set up shop on Shopify offering products to writers. Thanks for the great information!

[@RealJoeRobert]

Good luck!

[@haydenj5312]

My etsy store was shut down for no reason too.

[@hardtechnoboy]

I launched a POD store on eBay and only had 1 sale. This was a year ago. This video was very inspiring and reminded me not to beat myself up over this. I'm definitely taking some notes.

[@RealJoeRobert]

Best of luck thanks for watching!!

[@hospitalitychronicles]

I love the way you break the components down! I have been thinking about starting an Etsy store but I do use Shopify for another business that I run and love how versatile it is and I know I haven't even scratched the surface of all that it can do! Thanks for giving me some great inspiration!

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thanks for watching!

[@SearchScripture]

Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information! Truly appreciate how down to earth you are and how you break things down so well!

[@RealJoeRobert]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mehalla451]

I haven't seem anyone promote a website outside of Etsy. This is a great idea, with all the craziness on people being shut down on etsy. I did POD on etsy in 2020 and in 6 month sold only one tee shirt. So I shut down my store. I have been thinking of opening a POD store with a narrowed down niche, not just mom tee shirts or something like that. But a website sounds much better to avoid all those nasty fees and rules that Etsy enforces. I did all my own designs and etsy took some of them down and said they were to sensitive to post and sell there. So I have been thinking and research for awhile to really figure out my next move. Thanks for the great information. I subscripted to get more information from you.

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@alleluiamyers2321]

Hey Joe so refreshing to find you! I did sign up for your free course thank you! I appreciate your simple brilliance in presenting POD as a fun way to express and offer my inner creative. I’ve regrettably paid for several courses that truly taught me nothing I haven’t been able to source for free and the “help” and “guidance” promised has been lacking to say the least! I’m new to social media and intimidated by how complicated these courses have taught it to be. Probably to justify the “need “ for their expensive course. Yet these creatives are just having fun and those are the ones going viral or being liked. Thanks for keeping it real and sharing your knowledge and experience! I know I can do this and successfully make enough money to at least replace my 9-5. I do need to see the whole process through so I can learn how. Thank you again

[@jimjuris]

Joe, thank you for creating this extremely helpful video about print on demand. I learned a lot by watching this video.

[@AidanSimpkinson]

Thanks for sharing this, truly excellent content!

[@m.m.4931]

this video came at the PERFECT time! I have been interested in POD but I kept debating on what marketplace to sell on because of saturation, trying to figure out how people would find my products, etc. So thank you for a great video. Just subscribed! Look forward to watching more of your content. Thanks again!

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thanks for watching & good luck!

[@UmarAlmasi]

YES! JUST WHAT I NEEDED, TY!!!

[@VictoriaZellmer]

appreciate for sharing this with us, excellent video

[@howtogym]

Hi Joe, finally someone is talking sense thank you, I think I was trying to appeal to everyone with my POD store, and will now be more specific with my product range and niche, thanks again.Ben

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thanks for watching & good luck!

[@danlane5391]

Very good info. Thank you

[@JabrGhannam]

ill definitely try that, thanks!

[@calliopelove]

Excellent advice! Thank you!!

[@RealJoeRobert]

Glad it was helpful!

[@designzonebeats]

I do appreciate this approach. I have recently started my Etsy store back up again to try and make a go of it, but the technique you describe here is what I first thought of when I began in 2016! I have a lot to think about. I was/am totally convinced that driving traffic to a brand store is the hard part. Next to coming up with designs.

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thanks for watching, traffic is the easy part 😊

[@NahidGrolle]

Nice vid thank you for sharing with us

[@khalidoubihi8657]

Thank you so much, brother That was a ton of information May GOD bless you and guide you the right way

[@RealJoeRobert]

Glad it helped

[@ArielEssa]

THANKS A BUNCH, AMAZING VIDEO!!!

[@KariWhitta]

wow, great video. thanks so much

[@makrailston202]

Joe yr message remains consistent - use yr effort n mktg budget to build a brand /niche w audience selling higher margin products. Keep up the gr8 work. 2024 is the year to make it happen! :-)

[@RealJoeRobert]

Well said!

[@KeinaKishimoto]

Loved the video!💕 Just started my comic book collection and found Toon Haven. They offer a huge variety of digital comics for every genre, and lifetime updates too!😍

[@leobenavente5601]

Hello Joe, I hope you can read this, I am from South America, you have no idea how much your content helps, and the borders you cross, your content inspires me a lot, I am starting my store but with WordPress I will enter Shopify when I I feel more confident about my niche, however there is a topic that is not talked about much on KZbin about print on demand and it is about the topic of taxes, I know that this is something that an accountant should look for, but could you do a video explaining more or less your experience with this, what is the issue of taxes when you sell outside your country, do you manage it with apps or how do you do it? Thank you again for your content, you are great and will continue to grow, I hope one day to be like you and expand this great business model in my region

[@ifeifesi]

For tax advice you need to look locally for advice as you pay tax in the country you live in.

[@dayveda3736]

Thank you again Joe!!!

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thanks again!

[@Edcabraltv]

You put in alot of work for this video. Not stupid at all. Much appreciated.

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thanks for watching!

[@prettygirlzprintz3317]

Great video as usual. Thank you!

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thanks for watching!

[@rufinoacosta9289]

Thanks Joe for all the valuable information in this video

[@RealJoeRobert]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kr6535]

Beautiful vid Joe!

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thank you very much!

[@NatashaOsgarby]

you just convinced me on doing it

[@hussainabbas1341]

Thank you so much Joe

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thanks for watching

[@loubrooks3359]

Thanks for the free POD for dummies course! I can't wait to watch it! My store opened at the end of Sept., I was in hospital for most of Oct., wasn't really well enough to launch a productive store, have only made about 36 sales so far. Not giving up! No surrender! I just really need to figure this out soon so I can get some revenue going. I"m BROKE!!! 😒😒

[@RealJoeRobert]

Best of luck

[@davidwilde66]

Great video! Thanks man. Helps a lot!

[@RealJoeRobert]

Glad it helped!

[@davidwilde66]

@@RealJoeRobert Thanks Joe. Was already thinking and moving in direction with everything you say, but sometimes you need confirmation from someone who has done it and had success. I'm full throttle in right direction now with my shopify. Thanks again. Watching your other vids.

[@ChrysaFutunBotros]

great content. ty

[@meyervandermerwe8865]

This was pure gold.

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thanks for watching and for the kind comment 🙌

[@MireilleMuslim]

TY!!! AWESOME

[@godislove6701]

Lol your star product example is on my wall!😂

[@RealJoeRobert]

😂

[@kideeztv]

Hi Joe, I watched you from India. Found it so encouraging and inspiring.... Most Probably I will follow your fantastic strategy to create a store to sell products to earn for a noble purpose: Charity!

[@Aquarian_Dreams111]

Nice! Drop an update when you get going, like to see it work.

[@rasserfrasser]

Hey Joe! Congrats on 100k subs! Thanks for the content, really influential as a POD newcomer. EDIT: I think one thing I'm getting from your analysis is that social media has a different 'buy moment'. It feels more unique, in a bubble, like discovering a new band. On Etsy, it's more like bumper stickers or word shirts. Like you know that 1000 other people have the same thing but...who cares?

[@RealJoeRobert]

You’re on the same page as me 😊

[@robynlatorre7044]

So, i think, niching down, i will probably do in the future ..i have 0 views on many listings, but my listing that have been seen I'm anywhere from 10% to 100% conversion. Yes, literally one of my listings has 1 view and 1 sale and no it's not someone i knew. I guess I'm just wondering if making a bunch of designs that get seen but not bought, is as bad as not being seen but when seen bought?

[@tinamariepollara1936]

Thank you!!

[@RealJoeRobert]

You're welcome!

[@danaw2232]

I totally agree. The Etsy platform, with all the shop shutdowns, seems way too unpredictable.

[@RealJoeRobert]

Agreed

[@ViceSociety]

Etsy already suspended my account permanently because their computer bots thought I was trying to sell currency when actually I was just using public domain pics of old US money and putting the images on t shirts. What they did was wrong, but they don't even reach out and attempt to rectify the situation.

[@KatieOToole-pp8pk]

Hi Joe, I’m Katie and this is my first time watching your videos, and it won’t be the last. This was a definitely needed video for me. What you outlined in this video is pretty much what I’m gonna do, but I also want to include digital products. I’ve been watching KZbinrs for about a year. Have I done anything yet? Nope. Not sure if it’s cold feet or being afraid to fail. All I know is I need to start something now and just see how it goes. I’m gonna follow your free tutorial that you mentioned in this video. Finish do you think the best way to do this is take one of your tutorials and get on my laptop and just do it at the same time you’re talking about it? I am a total beginner when it comes to designing anything. Also do much better hands-on but I can show you a shit load of notebooks. I have all kinds of different things. Any suggestions you have for me? I’m greatly appreciate besides what I told you I’m gonna do, I’m gonna be one of your subscribers. Thank you again for unbelievably valuable information you gave in this video. Thank you, Joe.

[@RealJoeRobert]

I would say to just get started, the free course I have has step by step videos for you to do it. We also have the POD Ninjas Facebook group which could help you to get questions answered etc

[@user-fd5nj1zg6j]

Definitely inspiring, thank you! I have been over analyzing everything to a fault and your advice has totally streamlined my thought and launch process. Not able to access your link below? Any suggestions?

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thanks for watching! Links work for me

[@yesyesyvette]

Great video, listen to Joe if you’re serious about POD!

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@marsaleenmcclean8215]

Hi Joe! Another great video. Very straight forward and easy to follow. Wish you had cover the return policy in Print on Demand. I know! your reply is going to be I Have A Video On That. Should of apply the concept here also. 😄 Thanks for another good one!

[@RealJoeRobert]

I do have a video on that 😉 don’t think it would have fit into this video

[@marsaleenmcclean8215]

@@RealJoeRobert ok! I know you do! Just wanted an instant refresh reminder! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Aquarian_Dreams111]

​@@RealJoeRobertThis is one of the main worries for POD , so I will definitely search for it. Like the fact you succeeded before, you have been swimming against the tide for a while now.... and still doing very well. Really interesting!

[@thecancerrevolution3134]

Thanks Joe! If I have a few ideas I am interested in, should I have multiple stores?

[@RealJoeRobert]

Not at the beginning just focus on one

[@LuckyLoveRings]

Etsy started suspending accounts and deleting listings. It id better to have backup plans before you lose your shop with etsy.

[@lynndaykin8600]

Another fantastic video from the man who walks his walk, talks his talk and walks his talk! He provides a ton of FREE information yet some folks are still skeptical and/or negative when they haven't even done any of his training.

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thank you for watching

[@Space6080]

No

[@tonetone7693]

@@RealJoeRobertWhich t shirt brand would you recommend printing your design on?

[@ImogenShade]

Go with Bella canvas or next level, I’ve heard bad print quality from gildan that results in unhappy customers & refunds! Best of luck!🍀

[@goodhomieprofits3551]

Yeah I recommend Bella canvas. They never fell shirt wise. I’m just getting back into selling shirts again and the Bella canvas hoodies don’t ever ship in a consistent size/fit? Is that the same with all of the hoodies and brands or is it the different colors??

[@35enjoylife]

thank you

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thank you for watching!!

[@TonyKieraldo]

Thanks, folks! Another great video. Do you have any thoughts on do you need to have a certain amount of followers on social media to start selling at your online store?

[@RealJoeRobert]

Not quite sure what you mean?

[@TonyKieraldo]

Thanks for your response! I mean, if I don’t have any followers, should I run $1 ads to test products out? or should I build my social media following first and then test $1 ads?

[@butterflyj685]

Thank you Joe! Is it okay to provide Print On demand as well as handmade items we make or laser engrave ourselves for our niche on the same website/store? Will these steps you suggest work for products that are not print on demand?

[@RealJoeRobert]

As long as the product line makes sense together I don’t see any reason to be concerned

[@bridgetc7791]

Hi Joe, while looking at that Lakeshore, they show 5 colors including blue, teelaunch doesnt have blue nor do they have mounting holes. I did research and cannot find a POD that does. Are you sure they are a POD? This is driving me crazy. I like tee launch, but mounting holes would be helpful.

[@RealJoeRobert]

I don’t know. But it’s insignificant since this product can be done with 3 pod suppliers (teelaunch, pillow profits and my easy monogram)

[@neilpearce]

What about TikTok Shops? Seems like a good avenue right now. Perhaps like what Etsy was a few years ago?

[@RealJoeRobert]

We’ll see. Current SLAs make it dicey

[@thecurrencyacademy]

SEO will set competition apart

[@RealJoeRobert]

🤔

[@designzonebeats]

I am watching your Dummies course now, after having a store since 2016 and actually starting woth a brand but never carried through (had doubts that my choices were right) but wouldn't building a brand via social media and directing them to your Etsy store be the best of both worlds?

[@RealJoeRobert]

Not really no. Because when you send people to Etsy they browse everyone else’s listings

[@wanda6396]

sadly for people from asia, hard to do when you don't have budget for legalities who like to sell anywhere in the world

[@Cmsmallengines470]

Can u use a different platform besides shopify will any ecommerce software work ?

[@RealJoeRobert]

You might be limited with what suppliers you can connect to

[@muttmatchl.a.8963]

Oui vey! I think I've changed my mind about POD. 😐

[@RealJoeRobert]

Thanks for watching

[@itsyaboiherman]

Wait there are more people shopping on fb than google??? No way!!!😮😮😮

[@RealJoeRobert]

Did I say that?

[@natoyajackson9434]

Hi Joe. As someone in the mental health field, I am passionate about integrated health and wellness (mind, spirit, and body). Additionally, my husband (who is into physical fitness and health) sells nutritional products which I promote. I am creating a wellness brand. Is that too broad in terms of POD?

[@RealJoeRobert]

It’s somewhat broad yea. Depends on the execution

[@natoyajackson9434]

Thank you for our response. I am a sports mom. I may consider that niche instead.@@RealJoeRobert

[@BatistaInvests]

I'll be building a full fledged store with several items.

[@RealJoeRobert]

Best of luck!

[@tryiteatthatfood.5115]

Is it ok to do both being on Shopify and other marketplace

[@RealJoeRobert]

Sounds like a lot of work

[@8thoughts]

Hey Joe it's everyone here 😅

[@RealJoeRobert]

Nothing gets by you 😊

[@8thoughts]

@@RealJoeRobert been listening to you on the way to walk in the morning. Thanks for all your efforts and information

[@johnsonmaleka]

Hey Joe It's Folks

[@RealJoeRobert]

I need to bring that one back

[@MrShawnengineer]

Really lost me with the pizza example, you definitely can test with pop ups versus a restaurant.

[@RealJoeRobert]

To each their own I guess

[@KanakoTanba]

is it actually that easy? wow

[@xelism]

Hey Joe, thank for the video, THIS was a great one, I'm 2 days away from opening my own brand store (clothing) only using POD, I'm very excited about starting my POD journey using social media marketing. You're still saying it wrong though. You keep saying "Hey Joe, it's Everyone here" :'D You're supposed to say "Hey Everyone, It's Joe here" :D Just saying!

[@RealJoeRobert]

🤯

[@Aquarian_Dreams111]

Inside joke from an older video when Joe actually said : "Hey Joe, it's folks here." When it was pointed out to him, he made it a trademark greeting in his vids. The 'everyone' phrase is the updated version. 😇

[@WitchyKatz]

Hey Joe, it's everyone here..lol

[@RealJoeRobert]

Cool 😎

[@pegleonard702]

Why is Amazon a dud? Just getting started there.

[@RealJoeRobert]

Same reasons I have for Etsy to be avoided times 10 imho

[@SecretThickMedia]

I do POD and got a successful etsy store but made a shopify store do you offer or know someone who mentors on google ads and facebook marketing for my shopify?

[@RealJoeRobert]

You can learn ads, my free course has tutorials on setting everything up

[@SecretThickMedia]

@RealJoeRobert I tried looking at the guide even signed up just keep getting circles to the signup page

[@SecretThickMedia]

@@RealJoeRobert I am also having a unique issue on Facebook setting up my business account and unsure how to get around it as Facebook doesn't exactly have support that actually helps

[@Nasin0004]

Hey I can do it for you? If you're okay can we discuss further

[@itsyaboiherman]

Everytime the intro starts, this man throws me off😂

[@RealJoeRobert]

😅😅

[@meganwickert4030]

only polyester pants at printify, I would only sell polyester at the flea market

[@RealJoeRobert]

Sounds like pod isn’t something you’re going to like then

[@theidealmodelco]

I thought TIKTOK was making more money on POD sales.

[@bradleykurz1478]

very time consuming and extremely competitive

[@shafiq_ramli]

Someone said you're stupid?! They should really learn how to say only positive things or not say anything at all!

[@RealJoeRobert]

Lol you’d be surprised with KZbin commenters

[@UseYourManners123]

So overwhelming.

[@RealJoeRobert]

Starting a business?

[@basswomanplus]

You are brilliant!!!

[@RealJoeRobert]

lol thanks for watching

[@ZaneRoughley]

ill definitely try that, thanks!

[@AlvesBarba]

wow, great video. thanks so much