I'm Starting A Print on Demand Business From Scratch on Etsy

[@fsk760]

Currently in the frozen stage where I have so many ideas, plans and goals. But also it’s getting in the way to make more progress and stay focused.

[@TaylorPOD]

Totally can relate. That’s how my brain is always! It can be so frustrating. What really helped me was actually doing less research - I found that when I kept doing more research my list of ideas got to be so big it was overwhelming. So instead, what I started doing, I would research enough for 1 solid idea and then execute that fully before going back for the next idea. Hope this makes sense and hope it may help you!

[@DanielaBoard72]

Same. It’s so overwhelming at times.

[@fsk760]

@@TaylorPODthank you for replying and giving some useful great advice! ❤️

[@cheriek3872]

Yes!! This so my brain right now! I told my husband tonight I wish I could blink and have all the ideas in my head be listening in my shop. I get paralyzed when I sit down to create because I don’t know which idea to run with first

[@jedimasterjoda]

@@TaylorPOD I have been experiencing the same thing! The more I research, the more overwhelmed I get. & When I’m overwhelmed, I freeze & kinda shut down which is no bueno haha. This advice is super helpful! One step at a time! 😊 Thank you! 🙏

[@mayrag6019]

I loved that analogy about being a mile wide and an inch deep. I totally get it, I'm feeling very overwhelmed trying to add multiple products to my shop, that is making it very difficult to make progress. After hearing what you said, I'm going to start focusing on a single product. I think that's going to work much better for me, thank you for all your tips 😊

[@TaylorPOD]

I am so glad it connected with you as well - it has been on my mind nonstop! I love it :) Thank you for watching!

[@shayw9770]

I'm glad you are sharing your journey, can't wait to see how it goes. I started in the fall last year, and reached 100 sales in May but June was extremely slow barely much sales. I have been staying motivated and continuing to research and list, not allowing it to deter me. I have also looked at my stats and I have gotten a lot of abandoned carts😩 if those abandoned carts had converted I would have been around 300 sales by now😩. It is a little frustrating because I don't know what I'm doing wrong if it's the shipping cost or something else.

[@pynkkangel1]

Hi Taylor, can we use 2 printing partners for a particular listing? To save time and cost depending on where customers location is? US / ASIA. Thanks

[@paulinavelasquez310]

Congratulations on you new shop ! Question did you opened your shop under the original shop ?

[@TaylorPOD]

Thank you! Each shop is a completely new account. You can't have multiple shops under one account.

[@MajesticPDX]

Oh my goodness, puppies!!! Thanks for another great video, you rock!!!

[@TaylorPOD]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much!!

[@theMariaMaria888]

What about mock-ups? Are you using print provider mock-ups or buying others? I m afraid to start POD because of that because Etsy wants us to use only print providers mock-ups and a lot of suspensions happening because of using not POD mickups

[@TaylorPOD]

I purchase mockups directly on Etsy mostly and have used PlaceIt for some as well. There is a lot of unclear information regarding mockups unfortunately. I focus on making sure the mockups I use accurately reflect the product my customers receive and I have had no issues personally.

[@MikePassignano]

Perfect saying. It fits me and my shop exactly. Time to dig deeper and narrower.

[@TaylorPOD]

Yes! You got this!

[@NavyCopMA1]

Just a side comment... I follow you and at the same time am working with Shimmy's POD Hub so appreciate the varying info. My comment... If that desk is a disaster, then you don't want to see the explosion that is my desk! Lol.. Just sayin' Good luck on your next shop endeavour!

[@TaylorPOD]

hahaha my issue is I write all my random thoughts and ideas on post it notes and then they cover my entire desk 🤦‍♀️ Thank you so much for watching :)

[@thestrangefruitempire]

Do you know of any POD companies that integrate with Etsy and take their cost directly out of what customer pays instead charging fulfillment fees

[@TaylorPOD]

I do not. I don’t believe that would be possible. But what you could do is extend processing times, wait to receive the payment from Etsy and then use the revenue towards fulfilling the order. This just would take a lot longer for the customer to receive the product which could hurt conversion rate and customer reviews.

[@Bekind95]

Would you consider t shirts (bella canvas 3001 and CC 1717), and sweatshirts (Gildan 64000) one product type. And would it affect a product specific store if we added in tote bags as well as say a mug or drinking cup? I am wondering because an email list of buyers may want any one or all of these products, I would think. In jewelry, they offer rings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, but they do cater to a specific niche with these products and the store can send an email campaign out to all of their customers. I sold jewelry before this new venture of POD, so that is why I am wondering.

[@TaylorPOD]

Yes! I consider "apparel" a product type - if that makes sense! For example, my first shop sells apparel and I have tons of different apparel items in it while still being 'product specific' :) It doesn't hurt a store to add additional product types - my "method behind my madness" of having a specific strategy in the beginning (product specific or niche specific) is to gain clarity faster on what is and isn't working for you. When you are laser focused, you are able to gain data and insight much faster than being all over the place. Starting product specific and then finding areas of success is the best way to then expand into new product types. For example, on your apparel items maybe you are seeing success with 'Mom' related designs. Taking those winning designs to new product types could be a great way to scale. It's tricky in the beginning if you are making tons of designs and listing them sporadically on tons of different product types without a focus. The key is being strategic and having a method in place to collect data and make data driven decisions to scale. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk 😅🤣

[@Bekind95]

@@TaylorPOD Loved your Ted talk LOL. This makes a lot of sense,

[@UrsulaMahew]

YES! JUST WHAT I NEEDED, TY!!!

[@yangchen7982]

I’m doing this challenge along with you 👍

[@TaylorPOD]

Yayyy! Love that :)

[@Hopeanddaisieslife]

I have an old etsy shop from 2021 I started adding pod listings too. Because I changed it a few times and wasn't really active do you think I would be better to just open a brand new shop? I have added about 80 listings

[@RealestMom]

I'm wondering the same thing. I opened and set up a store over a year ago and then life happened and it got put on the back burner. Looking to start adding things to the shop but wondering if it would just be better to start a whole new shop since my shop shows I've been open with no products listed or sales in over a year. 🤔

[@Hopeanddaisieslife]

@@RealestMom she told me to keep the original store as she also had hers for a few years before starting her pod

[@RealestMom]

@@Hopeanddaisieslife Thank you for responding to my comment! I appreciate it!

[@Hopeanddaisieslife]

@@RealestMom happy to help new to pod too😀

[@RealestMom]

@Hopeanddaisieslife That's really nice of you! Did you end up putting some listings up? The designing is the funnest part for me, what I'm stuck on is the seo, title and tags and trying to make good mockups. Oh and pricing! Not even sure where to start. Lol

[@ErmenegildaCocci]

absolutely incredible info! thank you so much

[@SumiyaTakata]

THANKS A BUNCH, AMAZING VIDEO!!!

[@BenettoPennoni]

I appreciate you for sharing this, excellent!

[@MartinsBlackborn]

ill definitely try that, thanks!

[@Siyaah03]

Team Taylor!

[@TaylorPOD]

omg you're the best. thank you!

[@IgnazioEvelyn]

appreciate for sharing this with us, excellent video

[@stacyosborn4537]

Also, is the 30% profit margin including all Etsy fees and before our personal taxes?if not, what is the avg % profit margin then? 20%?

[@TaylorPOD]

My business has run about a 30% margin overall, that is including Etsy fees. Personal taxes are going to vary greatly depending on an individual person as there are many factors that go into that. I have a tax video here for more info! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6qWfoOafcl8m8Usi=I2FsHp2JWo-K8awx

[@Aquatrionn]

What hoodie are you wearing. Is it a comfort colors, gildan? Or maybe its not a POD product 🥺

[@TaylorPOD]

It's not a POD item :( lol. Both hoodies I wore in the video are from an online boutique called White Fox.

[@Aquatrionn]

@@TaylorPOD ohhh thanks for the info Taylor. Have a good day. 😊

[@brickk6202]

Have a question do you know why I’ve been getting like 70% of my daily visits are from direct traffic are they bots they are lowing my conversion rate if you know can you tell me how to fix it thanks

[@TaylorPOD]

You should be able to click into the direct traffic and see where it is coming from specifically.

[@Fillmore.Pockets]

Thank you for this video Taylor, you rock!

[@TaylorPOD]

Thank you so much! 🫶

[@reginacagas6856]

thank you for the color tip for canva, taylor! ❤

[@TaylorPOD]

You're so welcome! :)

[@CindySimpson-h8o]

So So Soooo cool! Thank you super much, Taylor!!

[@TaylorPOD]

Aw thank you!!!

[@Bekind95]

When you say the average take home product is 30%, is that before or after Etsy Ads? Thanks!

[@TaylorPOD]

30% has been the average for me after Etsy Ads. When Etsy ads are utilized properly and with a strategy they should not hinder overall profitability.

[@Bekind95]

@@TaylorPOD Just what I was hoping to hear.

[@LyndseyLobardo]

Thank you, really helped me!

[@EliaPaver]

very helpful, worth the watch

[@WeidarPlummer]

wow, great video. thanks so much

[@CassayPaulig]

You are AWESOME!!! TY

[@JenniferMallindine]

Nice vid thank you for sharing with us

[@nayb1398]

Dyson in the corner. Blissfully unware Terminator and The Connors will show up soon.

[@CostanzoEsposito]

AWESOME it really helped me

[@BrionAnner]

Nice. thanks for sharing

[@LuccheseTasseler]

amazing vid!!! ty

[@RochesterAbby]

great content. ty

[@IRSSYY]

Amazing video❤😊

[@TaylorPOD]

Thanks 😄

[@brickk6202]

Amazing video

[@TaylorPOD]

Thank you!

[@ehsanirfan8773]

10:52 almost got a heartache.

[@Hideoutt]

Hi Taylor, when is the next vid in this series gonna be out?

[@TaylorPOD]

Will be aiming to have the video edited and uploaded by 7/13 :)

[@Hideoutt]

@@TaylorPOD Looking forward to it, thanks!

[@robynlatorre7044]

Mile and inch reference is also like an er doctor vs specialist. ER doctors should be Mile wide and inch deep so they know how to do triage...do you want your business always in triage 🤣🤣🤣

[@TaylorPOD]

hahaha yes! I love this comparison. That's gonna be a no for me! :)

[@BeautifulMindAndBody]

bla bla bla

[@TaylorPOD]

You seem fun!

[@FrNchi33]

Multitasking! 😅

[@TaylorPOD]

always!!! :)