STOP Doing This In Your Print On Demand Business!

[@SummerBaby728]

My added tip that’s been majorly impactful: have a system for capturing ideas! One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves is “oh I’ll remember that”…Ideas come & go but more easily go if we don’t capture them somehow. I have a working list of ideas written in a note on my phone. I have a file in my phone’s photo albums of a collection of screenshots of POD inspo. I also have a Pinterest board and Instagram collection of saved POD ideas & inspo. I capture as soon as I see something that gives me POD inspiration or write it down as soon as I think of an idea. This makes it all the easier to sit down and create a design because I have a ton of options to work with and don’t have to start from scratch trying to force an idea to come to me.

[@shimmymorris1]

YES!! i used to have a notebook for ideas, but now I just use my phone too. It's so important to write this stuff down because most of the time it goes out your brain and you never think of it again.

[@SummerBaby728]

@@shimmymorris1 yes definitely! Thanks for responding, you’ve been such a huge help and inspiration to me for a while now. If you ever come out with your own course, I’ll be one of your first sign-ups! I’m crossing my fingers it happens!

[@shimmymorris1]

@@SummerBaby728 aw thank you so much! means a lot. I did make a course a few months ago, it's very cheap. I just wanted to put something out there that anyone could get there hands on. Here's the link: theprintondemandclass.com/p/printondemand

[@SummerBaby728]

@@shimmymorris1 sweet! It’s my lucky day! Thanks so much, purchasing it now.

[@creativeinspirations13]

Hi Morris,frankly speaking, I would've given you a big hug if I could see you.After watching this video, I became so glad I came across it because I am planning to start my own print on demand business but I decided to find out about other people's experiences. Now,this will help me to avoid the mistakes I would have made along the line and they can actually be frustrating if you don't realize where your problems are coming from. Thanks again..👍🤗

[@shimmymorris1]

aw I'm so happy you found it helpful! Thanks so much!!

[@roamiblu1833]

I thought this was going to be a bash "Print on Demand" video. I'm so glad I was SOOOO WRONG! This was a CLASS that I needed to hear! You hit on everything that was running through my head. And when I was about to go another direction, you beat me to it. So this was my take on it: You can do it! Just be SMART and DILIGENT! DON'T GIVE UP!!! And I will and I won't give up! Thank you!!!

[@shimmymorris1]

you're welcome!! thanks so much for watching and good luck with your business!!!

[@bridgetlynn6953]

Fantastic video! I’m guilty of many of those things. I’ve been needing motivation as sales were slow in January. This video gave me the push I needed! Thanks 😊

[@shimmymorris1]

i'm so happy! glad you found it helpful

[@bridgetlynn6953]

@@shimmymorris1 - hope you’re having a great birthday too ! 😀

[@OldHag73]

This was a really good reminder. 1) yepp, made this but fixing that. I don't have anyone to give me proper critique 2) I'm more or less doing this. So guilty 3) on and off yes, a lot of the procrastination is more a lack of motivation and self confidence. 4) nope. Not doing this one. Don't think anyone will take my design. most of it is either simple text or photos. 5) kind of gave up. I made over 100 designs and saw no real interest so just kind of left it there. But today, after about a year I had my first sale! 2 pins. So Now I'm hungry again and ready to improve and become better. 6)not good at this but will learn. But so far only had photos and simple text. 7) no, I don't over charge I hoped over and did the math and I'm slightly under the average 8)not using much colors... yet. Didn't even know that canva had that feature! thank you for the tip! 9) don't think I'm guilty of this, I go more for stuff that everyone use like mugs, clothes, and so on. 10) not guilty of this (I hope) I am looking and googling and so on trying to make sure I am not copying. 11) not limiting myself to t-shirts :) so not doing that misstake. Yeey mee!! :D 12) again a misstake I don't make BUT I am also not charging enough to make any good money 13) I think I am good at this. I have been selling second hand stuff for many years and have a 5 star so hope I am good at this. Guess I will see. 14) I did that at first but quickly woke up and understood the real deal. 15) still learning this. Working on it. I have ideas but still learning how to put it together fun. 16) I try to work with descriptions and tags. not perfect but getting better :) 17) hard to get the reviews when not getting the sales 18) depends on the feedback. But I am pretty good at making discissions based on what customers said in the past. And finding solutions to fix issues so the critique wont happen again. 19) I am sooooo guilty of this!! 20) also a big mistake for me. .... How did I do? ? ? But yes. Basically for me it is about me learning how to edit photos and text to look good.

[@shimmymorris1]

nice! It's good to see you break each one down and see how you performed for each one! Good work

[@zimbofix11]

Hello Shimmy; this is my first video that I watch outside of Germany on the subject of POD. Great, and thanks for a lot of content in so little time. Will follow you. Good luck.

[@shimmymorris1]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it

[@alaskahomesteading]

in the "pricing and fee's categories"... do you prefer to see shipping included in the price?... I have very mixed emotions about this? I currently have shipping included on my own website, but would appreciate others opinions.... thanks... Great video's by the way and I did subscribe...... 😁

[@Logan-sd9tk]

Awesome tips! I’ve been working on setting up a motivational store for a couple months now. Do you think Motivational designs are boring? I really think they can be impactful.

[@shimmymorris1]

no definitely not! I like that idea. Make sure to add posters and pillows

[@bethschnierowcid5491]

This is fantastic! You really know your stuff. And present it well! Thank you. Gonna see your other videos Bethlehem.

[@shimmymorris1]

Thanks so much

[@toptennismerch]

I chose my niche because I'm passionate about it. On the other hand, I'm barely making any sales. So many factors affect POD. How do I know if my niche is the problem and it's time to choose another one OR to continue pushing on in my chosen niche?

[@shimmymorris1]

if you feel like you've tried anything and it's been a good amount of time then maybe try something new, but I am a true believer that any niche has a chance it's just about hitting on that right design

[@drinkinslim]

Excellent video, man.

[@shimmymorris1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@m.p.4707]

Yoga mat hunters was such a great example!

[@shimmymorris1]

i just couldn't picture the scene haha

[@fatherleo4603]

I would also add the importance of product descriptions.

[@shimmymorris1]

Yes ! That was under the SEO part

[@fatherleo4603]

@@shimmymorris1 oh missed it, my bad lol

[@16nounours]

Great video! Soo helpful! From my limited experience so far - I am using Contrado e t-shirts go around 18-20GBP, which I think is a lot.. So I am checking different products for now.. And I also didn't know about the Color wheel of Canva, so will be definitely learning more about that!

[@shimmymorris1]

nice!! ye the colour wheel is sooo cool

[@jamesfowler5100]

Somebody told me a few years ago that I should double the total price of what I pay for the product, so I will have enough money for sales and other discounts. I recently opened up a shopify store and doing exactly that. Is this a good idea?

[@shimmymorris1]

It depends on how much the initial product cost. Sometimes double might be too much

[@prim2152]

Procrastination is the big one for me

[@shimmymorris1]

it was a big one for me too!

[@shoiku4734]

The need for money is a great incentive against procrastination. Even if there isn't any real interest in the effort, I'm forced to do something now or face financial consequences. Designing a POD every day is easy (watch KZbin). Problem is getting a sale & fulfilling the promise of the item to the customer successfully without any of the disastrous consequences of POD + shipping.

[@shimmymorris1]

yes, the sales bit is one of the hardest parts about pod. I'm testing new things everyday to try and help people with that

[@kev-othegamer]

Thank you.

[@shimmymorris1]

You're welcome!

[@cindyfuller8556]

Thank you so much Shimmy

[@shimmymorris1]

you're so welcome!

[@consequat_Viktor]

Очень высокое качество видео - классный монтаж, быстрая позитивная речь, хороший звук, правильные слова.

[@shimmymorris1]

thanks so much!

[@jmguezz3789]

Thank You Shimmy

[@shimmymorris1]

you're welcome!

[@GameN3rdz]

Thanks shimmy I needed this video

[@shimmymorris1]

Happy you liked it

[@roshanpremasiri1489]

Great stuff bro.Thank you.

[@shimmymorris1]

My pleasure!!

[@roshanpremasiri1489]

I have 20 t-shirt on my store. 10 for men and 10 for woman.I am going to make a facebook vedio .should i make the vedio only for one product or hould i add more than one product(example add 5 thirt design to vedio) for the vedion.What is the best option.can you please help me.🙏🙏

[@shimmymorris1]

focus on promoting 1 design at a time in my opinion

[@fbcrypto4897]

Thanks

[@shimmymorris1]

No problem

[@hiimyenni]

Hey Shimmy! Do you may will share a link to your Etsy or Amazon store? I really interested to see your merch.

[@shimmymorris1]

sorry, I don't share my designs on KZbin... you never know

[@freelancershahin2456]

Hi Shimmy Morris, I'm Shahin 25years old and I am from Bangladesh. I'm a t-shirt designer. Actually I am new in this profession. Etsy and Amazon is not supported in my country. Redbubble and teespring is supported. How can I start my t-shirt design carrier? What market place is suitable for me at the beginning? I am very nervous. Please suggest me some market place where I should work at the beginning of my t-shirt design carrier. I am waiting for your response. Thank you.

[@shimmymorris1]

I would say get started on the basic platforms, ebay, zazzle, redbubble, it's a shame you can't do etsy.

[@SohailAbdulVahab]

I want to know how to advertise my products without ads through social media

[@shimmymorris1]

it just takes a long time, and you need to do it very naturally, no forced video ads. The best is using UGC (user generated content)

[@SohailAbdulVahab]

I am really grateful for you reply but I just want to know do you know someone who makes sales from print on demand without ads if yes what is thier average sales

[@brucew3630]

Thanks Shimmy

[@shimmymorris1]

you're welcome!

[@DouglasByrd]

Hey Shimmy, I have not seen anyone do a video on how to use Placeit templates in P.O.D. They only render in 72dpi output and 300dpi is the minimum needed for print work. If there is a video. Can you point me to it. I've tried the Canva pdf to jpeg trick, but can't get the output to have a transparent background.

[@shimmymorris1]

Have you tried using 72DPI. I have barely noticed a difference

[@DouglasByrd]

@@shimmymorris1 I have. Just wondering if they would look better at 300. I'm not good at Photoshop so I rely on Canva, Placeit, and other ready made designers for my ideas.

[@tylerparker3024]

What i cant understand is how there are so many super cheap clothes on etsy, when none of them can be made and shipped for that price to begin with. Blows my mind.

[@shimmymorris1]

maybe they're not doing print on demand. Basic t-shirts are dirt cheap... only print on demand is crazy expensive

[@justanotherchannel8836]

Hi Shimmy, last week i set up an etsy shop with printful integration, selling only t-shirts at the moment. I make all the designs myself e.g. draw them and have set the price to what i think is fair..but is probably a bit too high? lol It's £20 per shirt which i set within the printful dashboard but that goes up to £24 on etsy. Too high?

[@shimmymorris1]

That's quite pricey for a shirt, have a look at the niche and see what they're going for. It might be ok but it'll definitely be on the steeper end

[@justanotherchannel8836]

@@shimmymorris1 I agree so I will lower the price. As long as the price covers delivery and etsy fees I'm content for now. Another thing I wanted to ask. I am based in the UK and my shop doesn't display as a local seller when I "view it in etsy" or on another browser not logged in. Why is this? Because printful now has a UK fulfilment centre so I thought that my shop would automatically show up as local seller.

[@shimmymorris1]

@@justanotherchannel8836 yes this is really annoying. I'm not sure why it does that

[@justanotherchannel8836]

@@shimmymorris1 Yes i just hope it doesn't negatively affect me obtaining UK customers

[@KazeemSarumi]

I think the biggest print on demand mistake (for true aspiring clothing brand owners) is not looking for other clothing suppliers (finding the blanks sold on printful/printify etc such as Bella+Canvas / Gildan / StanleyStella) and also looking for your local print and embroidery shops … Print on demand is by far the best startup for seeing your designs in person and such.. but you definitely want to start building out a local supply chain, partnering up with local printers and embroiderers and getting your hands on those blanks for wayyyy cheaper! Good luck all, never give up and always look to lower your clothing brand costs long term whilst also trying finding better quality for a luxury brand feel!

[@shimmymorris1]

that is definitely a good direction to head in, but a lot more complicated

[@KazeemSarumi]

@@shimmymorris1 definitely complicated, but I think it’s more so a time and effort issue rather than complexity. After all the suppliers are definitely hiding in plain sight

[@vanessasmith9218]

Your flippin amazing 😍

[@shimmymorris1]

thanks! glad you liked it!

[@BNDCT-pf8sb]

Good jog brother!

[@shimmymorris1]

thanks

[@mehrdadmozart]

What if the design is not found in USPTO but it still very suspicious to be copy writed!

[@shimmymorris1]

what do you mean, if it's not on the USPTO but it's an obvious violation, then definitely steer clear

[@mehrdadmozart]

Alright 👍 thanks for reply

[@StygianStyle]

Personally, I would be happy to see people imitating my designs. If people are stealing your designs, you should see it as a good sign that your designs are good, and they're probably getting sales because people won't copy designs that aren't at the top of the search.

[@shimmymorris1]

i hear that argument, it's just a shame that it's not you getting the sales... but it is a weird kind of compliment for someone to steal your designs

[@mounirounas3002]

What about your Valentin store?

[@shimmymorris1]

its coming along. I'm transitioning to a mug only gift store. I thought that could be quite unique. Currently, I'm away for my birthday so I'm not working on it atm

[@Chloe_777]

Thnx 👍👍👍

[@shimmymorris1]

thanks for watching!

[@hadassah179]

Getting proper feedback is a challenge when you don't have worthy family or "friends" who are well rounded in what looks fresh. People on social media need grabbed by the ears to comment on what they like most from being desensitized so hard. Only the right few comment something.

[@shimmymorris1]

ye this is true, however, any feedback is still helpful. At the end of the day you family and friends still purchase clothes and will have some sort of taste as to what they like

[@RahalDigital]

Please, I need to speak with you about my website

[@shimmymorris1]

what about it?

[@kenshofalco8326]

What's up with all the commercials?

[@shimmymorris1]

commercials?

[@drmd.nurulaminphd805]

I do not get sell too many

[@shimmymorris1]

sorry to hear

[@janismolniks3887]

Your design is protected as soon as you make it

[@shimmymorris1]

yes, but that isn't stopping someone stealing it from another country...

[@tommytuomaala9087]

T shirt vs diversity. I dont think procrastinating on milloin product s helps pod designer. I bellieve u undersstand the customer behaivure better if focusing on one product at a time. Focus is the key for sales procrastination not so

[@arjun.r8697]

Can you Make moteefe tutorial

[@shimmymorris1]

I have in the past

[@blanktintin]

YOUR******

[@shimmymorris1]

thanks

[@yoannbachala6689]

Merci !

[@shimmymorris1]

thank you!

[@experiment54]

Shit designs don’t sell.

[@shimmymorris1]

that is true