Things Are Changing - a Life Update

[@annagooldy]

You are my favorite PoD and dropshipping KZbinr. Your content is several tiers better than any of the others. My husband and I really appreciate the value you offer. (And your production quality and editing are 👌👌👌)

[@GoodGuysMedia]

I second everything they say!! wow, its as if we stumbled into a field of gold with Alek

[@michaeljkeeney]

In late June of 2023 I decided I was going to create a shop on Etsy and sell POD - the thing is, I dont use A.I. to create my designs. I use Illustrator and Photoshop. YOU are the reason I tried and became successful. I'm approaching 440 sales and each month my stats improve. YOU are the reason I believed I could do it. YOU sharing your experiences and your testimony of trial, error, and time is the reason I went forward. I'm all in and loving it. Thank you.

[@simonbsharah4927]

I am grateful to have found you on KZbin. I'm learning to implement what you teach. Thank you for sharing.

[@kamikadze1300]

I wanted to start POD shop for a long, long time, but I was actually too scared of failure. I started last week, finally. We'll see how it goes. To me 20-30k/mo is just crazy amount of money, I'd honestly be super happy with 200-500$/month (and it's still unbelievable to me!). I hope I don't get discouraged after not seeing sales in the next few months. I feel like I have an eye for design, but that's probably not that important anymore. Fingers crossed anyway. Thanks for the video!

[@alanjackson4344]

Honestly, this guy cares and he does truly know his stuff. Thank you, Alek.

[@Mistressofthegroove]

I don't make that amount of money in a year, postgrad educated, average salary in middle management is about £25-30k a year in the UK, I'm a single mum with a mortgage, I have watched your channel for awhile, and I have started setting up an Etsy shop but I'm still learning - all I would need is £200k and it would absolutely change my life! I'm sure there are a lot of people like me. Thank you for all your great informative videos, they are awesome!

[@sprocket-YT]

All I would need is 200k 🤦‍♂️💀🤣

[@flexiblegig]

@mistressofthegroove you can do this! I'm in the UK and not focusing on Etsy but I think it can work well if you know all the tricks.

[@RailinX]

the expenses are much higher in the US so the average salaries are higher ... we pay hundreds a month for health insurance alone.

[@Gabu115]

How’s the Etsy site going?

[@kayworthington9070]

A few thousand a month would do me fine actually...

[@sidehustlessimplified]

We both started KZbin channels around the same time (Dec 22'), and cover similar topics. In the course of ~12 months you have grown your channel to 100X more subscribers than I have, which is incredible! This was a refreshing take on your story & growth, and the fact you posted 1x per week ALL year is a testament to consistency being a huge factor in YT success (which I admittedly have struggled with). I'd love to collab one day in the future, best of luck in 2024!

[@Gabu115]

I think it cause your videos don’t seem very descriptive and at least the ones I watched weren’t nearly as well taught while also being shorter. So not only does he explain 2x the amount in half the time, but his videos are also two times longer a lot of the time, giving his vids 4x value. Maybe try to script more, that was the biggest problem I had, seemed way to unstructured to follow your vids

[@Gabu115]

Very informative videos tho for sure, just watched one, I think it might just need to be a little more script

[@sidehustlessimplified]

Wow, I really appreciate the feedback! I know I need to work on better script writing and teaching. I am just now starting to realize that...I didn't realize longer videos were better...I have been trying to keep them short because I assume people just lose interest! Thank you, I needed this kind of feedback!@@Gabu115

[@sidehustlessimplified]

My scripting is non-existent! At most I use a few notecards...but most of the time I just roll with it! But, I see now as a comparison...I need to improve in this area BIG TIME. @@Gabu115

[@ambermg4]

It’s been so overwhelming learning and researching. But you have made it the easiest to understand and explain in a way that is not stressful. Please keep doing what you are doing. You are helping so many. Thank you.

[@bethlongstreet]

Wow didn’t realize you had only been doing these videos for a year- you are awesome!! I love following your content and have learned so much from you. Your number of followers in one year so so impressive and a testament to your content. Thank you so much

[@emmaraimundo4672]

Hi Alex. I opened my Etsy store like 3 months ago and I haven't made a sale, but you are very inspiring and honest and because of you I want to keep going. Thanks!!

[@cherriseawright6666]

Thank you for your openness and honesty. I for one really appreciate it. I am a senior trying to find passive income to supplement my income, which is necessary not just as a desire but as a necessity to keep a roof over my head. With all of the people out there with how to make money videos, and believe I have watched tons and tons, you are the one I trust. So thank you again for your honesty and openness. What I need the most is the step-by-step, with the mistakes and all.

[@gregorybell7696]

Just get out there and learn by doing. And when you make mistakes learn from them and keep on going.

[@andrewsilverio8289]

Hey, Alek. Have you ever contemplated doing Etsy shop reviews? I feel like your insight as a successful print on demand seller could do well for sellers like me who are constantly wondering if we're on the right path. Helping us highlight any of the big mistakes we might be making. I know you've done videos before on mistakes shops make. But I feel a more in depth look at someone's shop could help address the problems they might be having.

[@ifeifesi]

It sounds a good idea but his experience of people copying his shop, crashing it's metrics when he accidentally revealed it could also happen to others. I'd rather pay for a consultation and have my shop reviewed privately

[@troyharris8773]

I haven't even gotten 1/3 of the way through this video and am already NEEDING to comment on how you have hit the nail on the head for the way I totally feel about these businesses and the motivations behind them. You're keeping it real, and I'm loving it!

[@rothensexploit1815]

Thank you for everything Alek. I have a brick & morter shop that I have had for 8 years now. We had been selling rather nicely until COVID hit and we had to close for a few months. We were able to reopen, but we never gained back the sales & clients after that. We created an online presence, but it was not as busy as we had hoped. I started watching your videos over the last year and have started adding more options to our forum. Next, we will start creating KZbin videos to showcase some of our merchandise. You really have provided a core model that we were able to make our own. Keep up the great work & I wish you the best in 2024!

[@BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS_g0g68]

I love how genuine and authentic you are in your videos.

[@Luxinda]

Congrats on a great year, and especially on growing your channel! I put in 3.5 years on my diy/crafting channel, finally felt like I was getting pretty good at everything, then realized I was exhausted, miserable, and burned out, so I walked away. It *is* hard work - good on you for the drive and determination you clearly have! I’ve learned a ton from your videos.

[@howttwas]

Alek is one of the first and few youtubers I follow. I choose him instinctively he came across genuine and now. a good 300k more followers later, I know I wasn't the only one taken in. He is truly genuine and inspiring and I wish him all the best for the new year

[@tarangaanurag791]

Thank you for your transparency on the $0 - $100,000 Challenge. Very refreshing to hear and I wish you all the best in 2024 Alex. Keep the videos coming please as they are helpful in so many ways.

[@stephenw3]

Your content is great. I’ve spent a lot of time setting up an Etsy business in 2023 (actually rehashing the one I started in 2018 and have neglected up to now). But I don’t like that Etsy is so difficult to communicate with and that they can crash your business in a second without (apparent) cause. So after progressing my Etsy shops to a point and not being able to get Etsy support to solve some access issues with them I have stalled on progressing them and spent the last 2 months setting up a Shopify store. Wow what a relief after Etsy. So the point of this comment is - it would be great for you to do some videos about setting up a Shopify busines. (Which I’m guessing you have also). 😊😂

[@lorrainebarnfield15]

This is one of the best videos you've made! Mainly because it's really good to see you talking openly about how it's been for you. I love all of your content but this is definitely my favourite so far xx Thank you for everything you've taught me this year ❤ x

[@susana_elizabeth]

Alek! CONGRATS!!!... You are UNIQUE. Thank you for all the information I learned from you this 2023!... 🙏⭐🤩

[@GregGottfried]

Awesome video man, watched til the end 👊

[@dailyredapple]

I’m glad you decided to put your perspective up. It’s very refreshing, honest, and realistic.

[@lucianofidalgo9061]

Thank You for your content Alek. Thank you for the video “Why You Get No Sales”. It was the biggest slap I needed. Thank You.

[@montanadivacreations9267]

So sorry that happened.. and THAT is WHY we creators do NOT share our stuff.. sorry that happened.. lesson learned.. I don't share my shops at all and people can get as pissed as they want... glad you mentioned it, many people don't realize. I am totally in the place you are with my channel.. which is under a different name then I am posting under here.

[@jokkadread]

ty for all the great content hope u have a great next year

[@ravenkitty1960]

You inspire me to try again. I got stuck in the valley of "too much to learn" as Ai became such a massive aspect and I gave up. Thank you for this video. I may try again as I watch your 2024 videos to come.

[@laurenb3485]

You are one of the only channels I subscribe to. I learn so much from each of your videos. They are packed with valuable information and you are concise with your delivery and clear with your instructions. Thank you so much for all the valuable content!

[@barbarascott1233]

So happy to hear your year has been so full and inspired. It, you are inspiring! I feel angry about students who don't have the same regard for honest, genuine growth and essentially stole your property during the challenge. They may make money but the value of their energies is superficial and empty. Yours is the opposite. So, thank-you. I always get so much from your videos. And you have my respect. You are a great model for anyone looking for direction with video training. Best wishes building your team!

[@realdreams4936]

I've seen alot of good mentor channels and yours really stands out for clarity, organization and clarity. Well done!

[@melodeelucido1446]

Alek, I love your videos. You are sincere and passionate as well as a business gladiator. Thank you so much for the value and help you bring to us all. I appreciate you! Happy & Prosperous 2024❤

[@Laflaqua-hg5yx]

Thanks so much Aleks. Can you make a video on how to set up an Etsy business and make it as passive as possible? Did you hire help? I found the customer service aspect of Etsy is INSANE, something I did not expect!! An etsy business does not deserve the term of "passive" in my mind. It takes sooooo much time to communicate with customer enquiries: late orders, lost orders, faulty orders, custom requests... etc... ridiculous. Not even considering coming up with new listings and creating mock ups. Appreciate your insights.

[@ZCRR32]

Thanks for your videos Alek. I have just stumbled upon you and your online shop videos and it has made me want to learn and try. Also flipping how I've been thinking about competition is helpful too!

[@PulpParadise]

Alek, first of all, congratulations for all of the success you've earned this year. It's been inspiring to watch, although I'm not currently doing POD and it's been hit or miss with me. (This is the third Gmail account I've started following you on. ;-) ) I now understand why KZbinrs don't like to disclose their store / shop names to viewers and it makes me sad, but unfortunately that's the way things go. Just from seeing the number of "my favorite child" riffs that have overwhelmed POD EVERYWHERE, I can understand the impact this would have on your own shop. That being said, you produce amazing videos and exceptional content and I hope that you continue to grow and succeed as you have been. Have a very blessed and wonderful New Year and I look forward to seeing what you create next!

[@user-lo4vf7uq7k]

Alek, keep up the great work! I just found you within the last 3 weeks. I'm really going to give digital art/print-on-demand a shot. I know I wouldn't likely have done it, except you make it seem very doable for me. You're really personable...keep going with the KZbin video's please. Thank you for the awesome freebee's!!! Way to give back!

[@Bryonmccane25]

Thank you so much Alek for being a free online teacher 🙏🏻

[@RACHELHay]

I really enjoy your videos they are so informative and you are so honest and genuine which is another reason I watch them. Keep it up and you are sure to grow even more this year.

[@gamooor1386]

Alek is probably one of the most knowledgable and actionable KZbinr's out there! I'm starting my Etsy digital art shop this week.

[@eleniakers8288]

Update please. How’s your shop doing?

[@kerickson8002]

You are very genuine. Thank you.

[@lamcnulty6640]

Fantastic and courageous talk. One of the best I've seen. Well done. And expanding your skills is such a reward in itself. Thanks for your help over this year.

[@AaronSefchick]

Well done. You've changed the pictures. Alek, if you ever need a creative outlet that includes music, I'd love to help. Theres no $, but it is soul satisfying. Cheers, and happy new year.

[@jeriggs]

I have been learning so much from your videos, Alek. Thank you for putting out solid content. I hope you have a record year this year!

[@juliebaird4156]

I have recently discovered you and I love your teaching videos. Thanks for teaching us. I have really enjoyed this video. You are honest and transparent. What a breath of fresh air.

[@seaofmemes8796]

this dude is amazing. I have been wanting to start an online busness and create yotube videos like him. He is so inspiring, keep up the good work dude.

[@Manifestees]

Thank you for your genuine honesty about the challenge. All your other videos have really helped me and I look forward to your 1 video a week. I hope 2024 will bring more videos to help the New People

[@EngeeMartins3352]

Thank you so much for all your thoughts.Your videos are one of the most authentic and genuine i have come actoss on youtube. Please keep being you. I wish you continued success. I watched one of your videos and immediately subscribed

[@StevePuntigan]

Alek, you are refreshing to listen to first of all because you are clean in your talk. Secondly, I get the feeling you are open and honest about your experience and learnings from doing it yourself. You seem trustable because of being clean and the sense of openness particularly in this one. I started several months ago with PoD and have a better plan to move forward from hearing about your experience. This is the first time I've ever been inspired to place a comment on a video also so thanks and good job!

[@alekSheffy]

thank you, that really does mean a lot to me.

[@auzfonz]

@Alek, I appreciate how authentic you are. Thank you!

[@InventingDaily]

Thanks for being so open to where you are and hwo you got there. I appreciate it as I am new and know it will take time and I need to be consistent. That is my challenge. Game on for 2024

[@angelafox9522]

Awesomeness! I love watching your videos. I gained a lot of instructional steps and tips from you. I wish you tremendous success in your future endeavors.

[@oneclixinsightbrand]

Thank You so much for the info Alek

[@user-gy8nu5ch4u]

I LOVE this video, Alek!! I truly do. Thank you for being vulnerable and transparent! I have learned so much from your videos and your course! Keep on Keeping On, young man! Job well done!

[@karenamundsen1282]

I love that you are so very honest 😊

[@the1truegooner519]

Fair play was a great listen, enjoyed the content. Been here since march and seeing your growth is pretty amazing, well done. Happy new year 😃

[@YuStunna]

Congrats on all your success. Amazing to see that you grew this channel in one year.

[@Emperorkovic]

Thank you very much Alek Let’s keep it rolling 😊🎉

[@robertw3299]

Alek I really appreciate your candour in all your videos. Based on your experiences and videos I am motivated to start up my own shop. I recently sold my prior business and one thing I can relate to and share with you is that there are many lessons we all learn from our mistakes and failures, current and past. In fact these life lessons I have found to be navigation guides going forward. The takeaway is to be alert to the lesson learned. Please keep posting because your shared experiences I find to be very helpful and of real value to those of us who are motivated to start the same type of business. Good luck in 2024. RW

[@genevieve5217]

I look forward to your videos and enjoy watching them every week! So inspirational and they keep me going! I am a year and a half in and still trying to get figure it out. My husband and I have a shop planned for the new year based off of one of your videos. Thanks, Alek! Best of luck to you in the new year!

[@neilhorner9197]

I found this video very interesting. Your honesty about the challenge failure was refreshing.

[@danthompson1m]

You are refreshing, authentic and highly valued.

[@JTtuba10]

Loved this thoughtful video! Looking forward to the digital product content.

[@sicario_paintball]

You rock brotha. Thank you. Much more success to ya!

[@foolbritannia956]

Good luck with all you want to do Alek!

[@livexplorevolve]

This question is for EVERYONE. Alek, thank you for putting out such a high quality content. I have a question and I was wondering if you could help me (or if any one else can drop in). Once upon a time I was successful and my life was pretty much balanced. Then I got ill, had to make a move from California to Europe, where I am at now. I have lost everything (almost). I barely make it from one month to another. My question is ... Can I make it and be success again, this time on the Internet platform? I am 43 years old, totally broke but eager to build something valuable, help people while making and building a personal brand. Is it possible at 43 to even make it? If so what would you suggest where to start? Thank you again and I wish you to move your businesses to where them you want them to be. I think your KZbin channel has been improving. Peace, Lukas

[@AnakondaProd]

Thank You Alek for Your content

[@erdegora]

Very nice video Alek! Well done this year!

[@janelopez7010]

Love this video! Your videos really helped me get through the early beginning challenges and to stay motivated. My shop has grown a lot and I'm super excited to keep it growing for the foreseable future. I think print on demand is a good place to start with Etsy, but I think if one moves onto their own brand and their own shop they can create a lot more income. You also have the potential to sell the shop later down the line for millions. And from there you can buy businesses or cash flowing real estate properties to create wealth. But I agree, it's a great place to start! You can also make a lot with You Tube depending on how far you want to go with it. I love my privacy so I probably wouldn't go that route, although it is tempting. Best of luck in 2024 and thanks for being such an inspiration!!! :)

[@AIWizardTech]

Hello Alek! Thank you very much for all the knowledge you give us here!

[@draverx1]

I really appreciate you sharing your experience with us. Right now, I’m a romance writer still trying to get that business performing better. In the last year, medical issues have made things much more difficult. My husband has Parkinson‘s and will need to quit working in 2024. This leaves me to bridge the gap and my romance writing is not going to do that, at least not yet. I want to find a job where I can make money with AI and I feel like print on demand and selling digital art could be one avenue. Your video I watched the other day mentioned failure because you never start. That’s where I am now but 2024 has to be the year I start. So thanks for your insight and I wish you,and everyone else, a successful year in 2024. 🎉

[@jcuz9674]

You're great inspiration, I'm hoping to take a similar journey to success and you've made it much easier through your teachings. Wish you all the best in growing your future endeavors!

[@defdaz]

Congrats Alek! Your vids are amongst the best so keep smashing it mate, we appreciate you. Happy New Year!

[@Whatevertheheck]

I’ve been hoping for a video like this!! Ever since that one etsy challenge went under I was really curious psychologically how you were doing and what your long terms plans were. Thanks for sharing!! Great work!! Edit for typo.

[@robertpeeblerwithinsound]

dude. i know youre probably too busy to read all of these. but i just wanted to say i really value your contribution and what you 've put out. its an ins[piration. very prolific. just so much out there and ive watched a ton of your stuff and its been helping me. thank you

[@robertpeeblerwithinsound]

btw, my etsy shop was up for like 2 days and they suspended me. dude. what?

[@carmenarundel]

Thank you Alek. I've loved following your channel all year🙏

[@joshy7244]

I joined your course and none of your support emails are working I’m very disappointed with the customer support

[@housepaintingtriforce]

Awesome man! Thanks for sharing your journey! it is a breath of inspiration🔝in the vast ocean of life

[@draygontaygen677]

Happy New Year everybody

[@yoshisinfnite]

This was great! 👏 Totally appreciate the sharing of your personal story, motivations, goals set, their relative success/failure, and thoughts and plans moving forward. Your channel has been inspiring, to say the least. Keep it up! 🎉

[@christym1779]

24:11 thanks for sharing your story in this way. I listened all the way through. I like your plans for growth in 2024 by focusing on your channel. You have a great formula and awesome contents. Would you consider sharing your KZbin tips for growing that?

[@JoeMartinelli58]

😊

[@Moikee64]

Great video and I hope you see continued success in 2024! Can I ask what microphone you're using?

[@thabetbarakat4455]

Alek, where is the link to your course mentioned in the video?

[@illusionarylives]

Am I missing the course link somewhere. I've got the QSG, thanks but I would love to check out the course. Cheers and thanks again!

[@HarrisonVideoDump]

Love these videos man!! Inspiring

[@danthompson1m]

Just being aware of the conversion rate issue, and the need for discretion if ever talking about your shop to an audience like this, is VERY instructive. Better than hitting your 100,000. goal, IMO.

[@darksun3525]

Alek I love your work man.. and your honesty. I wish you all the best for the New Year.. I signed up for the course yesterday but I’m a single dad here in Australia and I’ve shot myself in the foot financially 🙈 I tried emailing but it’s bouncing back.. apologies for contacting you this way but I’m freaking out. Is there another method? Bless you man 🙏🏼❤️

[@QuotesIncl]

Where is the link to the course?

[@Tt2nguyen]

Hi there Alex Tried to send a mail. The mail didn't exist :') Could you provide the correct one?

[@jupru220]

"Failures" are the best lessons in life. No reason to feel bad. We all fail at times in our lives. Thomas Edison failed multiple times before he perfected the lightbulb. It's sold pretty good since then. Here are two of Edison's quotes regarding success: “I have not failed ... I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work"; and his second famous quote is this one - “Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.”

[@YourLove1974]

Alek, please do NOT hire any team, because what makes you different from others is the natural way of your videos, your honesty and kind of shiness that is very cute. Once you become to professional on KZbin like many others, you will no longer be the same like you are now, which is what I like about you. Just saying ....

[@bcraigcraig4796]

Where is the link to Your course, please

[@bcraigcraig4796]

HI, thanks for Your honesty question for a person who has never sold anything online before and wants to start selling only Digital downloads AI ART Images or POD with AI ART images what 5 tips would You recommend to get started? God Bless Alex

[@ebayseller6040]

i need bonding to even start the day working on all this. lacking motivation even tho I do make sales but its just not enough :(

[@shannonjoseph6311]

❤

[@starryeye3482]

Great video! Very inspiring. Followed you last year and wasn't much action but trying this year. Do you have the link to your course?

[@wondersofcrim]

Lets all do a new $100k challenge. Just a suggestion. Maybe you can walk us through in a private group and charge a monthly rate . Like a KZbin Membership. Just a thought 😊 where is your course information?

[@fawazdabas8124]

Hey thanks for the amazing content. Been loving these vids and learning a lot. Just wondering, what r yer thoughts on merchize?

[@kentnorberg7953]

Awesome thanks

[@NextGen_Visionaries]

Hey alek 😊 I wanted to ask you if you maybe have a discount code for your course right now 😀? Thanks in advance. Regards, Daniel

[@alishahouz]

Thanks for all the amazing content! I thought you are announcing you're getting married or something personal, since the title is life update. I know you don't want to clickbait, but maybe 'Business update' would have been a better title :) Keep up the amazing work!! Cheers!

[@frogpedals]

How hard is it to set up multiple etsy shops and would it be a good idea to set up specialized niche shops like only mugs, only tennis shoes, etc...Thx