This has been encouraging to me. It’s pretty much what I’m doing. My shop has been open for less than 2 weeks so far. My plan is to add one product every day for 100 days without worrying about sales. It’s a mug shop with some uniquely odd, funny, wry graphics and text all created by me (no AI). I’ve sold 5 mugs so far. Feeling pretty good about that! Especially after watching your video.
I have never commented on a TH-cam video, but I need to tell you how much your videos are helping me overcome my fears and work my way out of the valley of despair. You are awesome and deserve every bit of success you've earned. Thank you for making these videos. You are really helping people
Hola soy Mexicana, amo tus videos! hoy pensé en rendirme y abandonar mi tienda, entre en depresión, pensando que otros pueden, pero yo no! Y gracias a tu video me inspiraste a seguir adelante, gracias por todo! Quisiera tener tu mentalidad de éxito, pero gracias a ti, seguiré adelante, ojalá tuvieras tu curso en español! Te mereces todo el éxito que tienes gracias gracias gracias
Bonita, no se cual sea tu negocio es natural tener esos momentos de tirar la toalla, mira que estoy pasando por una que nunca imagine, pero es natural es parte del juego, decide disfrutar y te super recomiendo un vision board, creeme que nuestro cerebro hace todo por cumplirlo.
ruta muchas gracias hermosa! Me encanta que hables español como yo y muchísimas gracias por tus hermosas palabras ❤y si voy a seguir tu consejo, perdón por tardarme en responder No había visto el mensaje
Thank you this was refreshing, I opened my Shopify store in January and haven't had sales, but I keep learning something everyday and fell like if I keep trying, something will click.
@@mikeweaver7977 Still not getting the traction I would have hoped for, I've started spending alot less time and energy into making it a priority, and have just started focusing on making sure I at least visit the shop once a day to do something towards making it into something that I could consider a business.
@@Ali-wf6rh I've taken a huge step back in the amount energy and mind space I spend in the website, because I wasn't seeing results that encouraged me enough to spend as much time. It's going alot slower than I would have thought, but I'm hoping with time and sticking to trying to build it into something meaningful that one day that might actually start looking like a reality.
The idea that it's not just some specially talented or super energetic people who can make this work but those who can commit to a steady process UNTIL it works is paramount. So appreciated. Some say it's fine to list a variety of items on one shop as long as your target buyer is the same for all those items, but I can now see how this dilutes one's efforts. Some light bulbs came on about commitment and process which now has me more hopeful. Awesome!
Triggered in a good way by your video...subbed and I got the message. I've had a poverty mentality from childhood. Parents meant well, but I was always taught "limited or fixed income"...."need a job with benefits".....programming....programming...and the whole time, I knew it wasn't truth. It was difficult. I tried to get my mom to think differently but the poverty programming was so ingrained, she couldn't be rescued from it. Now, I'm having to learn a whole new way about making money. Thank you for giving me hope, especially in these times we are living in.
Same here. When I was six or seven I once asked my Mom if we were poor. She jerked my arm in annoyance and replied, "You KNOW we are!" I never forgot that. Plus other beliefs of the time - like rich people are all crooks or selfish - must steer clear of them. The other thing was that it was my job to work hard, be good and never make any waves. Just kinda stay faded into the wallpaper. True, they meant well.
I just recently started a POD and a 3D printing business. Today is a difficult day, where I kept telling myself that it was all futile and for nothing. Then I stumbled across this video, and you gave me renewed hope and energy to keep on. Thank you, Alek. Truly.
Man, I found out your channel few days ago. I absolutely love how your explanations are detailled, proof based and how you keep it simple, words and attitude. It's very comfortable and interesting to watch, and of course f**king motivating. Congratulation on your work and thank you
Soso helpful!! I started a print on demand candle shop less than a week ago on Etsy and I've gotten 3 sales so far. If the listing is optimized well enough, etsy is great at sending customer over
I have run strict no return policy as all product are made to order and I haven't had a single custom complain in over 1,000 sales...unless the item is defective...if that is the case printify covers the cost and will either refund you or issue a reprint. So you are never paying out of pocket for anything out of your control. @@EvelineFleur
Did you get a sales tax permit from your county or state to charge customers on Etsy? Or similar type permit?? Also, do you run your shop as a sole proprietor or llc?
@@EvelineFleurdon’t accept returns 🤷🏽♀️ If your items are made to order (as is POD) you don’t have to accept returns. My shop from the outset is no returns, no exchanges, no cancellations.
Alek, I love your presentation style, so level headed, and common sense based. I am a very competitive semi-retired man, not really needing a steady income, but I enjoy working on my Etsy shop very very much, almost like a hobby, and the more I watch educational content like yours, the more I want to "compete" if you will. I have only had my shop up since Feb 1st, 2024, but have made 6 sales and am trying to focus on ONE PRODUCT mainly to become an expert. I look forward to following you in the future. Keep up the great work!!!
Thank you, Alek, for the encouragement to keep on pluggin'. I don't know of anyone else on TH-cam who is as clear, helpful and sincere as you are. All the best to you in 2024.
As someone who has done this since the pandemic, I can assure you, all he did was yap. He provided no solutions, and the problems brought up aren't even real problems to be had. It's all wishy washy bs to get you to keep watching his videos, and not cracking away at dropshipping. All of these guys on TH-cam are shills, who don't mention any of the serious and massive pitfalls.
I started and the biggest part is getting overwhelmed with my ideas or the ideas I see watching TH-cam videos. Normally I have to take a break and then come back. I have been trying to optimize to where I can generate a lot of listings, and then once things take off I will be able to see what is actually selling. Awesome videos btw
With all the hype of other online marketers that try to convince people that a person can make a full time income overnight is just (most of the time) a load of crock. I was so encouraged and really motivated to try and keep trying by your video. The biggest hurdle I have is I am pretty old and never learned computer skills I do not know how to do this like click here do this do that add this. I know it is all a bunch of steps but people tell you that it can be done but give no instructions (except for a small nominal fee$$$$$$) Great video
I'm retired and now a full-time caretaker for my wife. I am being forced to go back to work, with the hard times and all. So, since I can't leave my wife I decided to step into this field and quickly realized how it seemed you were talking about me the entire time. I have never been helped so much in such a short time. Brilliant video. Thank you much.
I'm just at the beginning of a digital art store which I haven't even opened yet. It really is a step by step process. Learn, practice, perfect. Get it right, find a routine and work it over and over to success.
Did you get a sales tax permit from your county or state to charge customers on Etsy? Or similar type permit?? Also, do you run your stop as a sole proprietor or llc?
I won't lie, I have been guilty of quite a few of these errors. My husband sent me your video and I had to comment that I feel very much encouraged now! When you look at the numbers, strategies, and realistic expectations, it does make sense. Thank you for the advice..... Onwards !!!
Thank you for trying to give people hope… it’s easy to get discouraged when you’re discouraged with your life. Only way to win is to keep persisting and put in the work.
Fantastically useful information, presented in a really clear and genuine way. Alek is 100% right. The main difference between success and failure is persistence. As Edison said - I have not failed, I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Or in the words of one of our wisest teachers - “Try not - either do, or do not. There is no try.”
agreed with you completely! I started a couple of months back and thus far have NO sales. But am upbeat and your Video is enlightening and I think I will follow some of the steps highlighted in your video.
Easier said than done. POD can be challenging. One of the biggest challenges is the e-commerce platforms like Etsy or Shopify. Many TH-cam presentations like this one fail to mention e-commerce platforms have many fees after the free trial period ends and if a POD shop has not made any sales, the fees begin to stack up. Nothing is for free and there are costs involved in any business includeing POD shops. Secondly, e-commerce platforms like Etsy and Shopify can and will suspend or shutdown your online store for any reason without an explanation thus putting an end to the online store owner's revenue. This business can be a nightmare. Build a stand alone online store and try to stay away from Etsy and Shopify; they are a scam and can be financially risky. However, it is something one has to put time and effort into as was stated in this presentation.
What makes it a "scam" exactly? The fact that they charge even if your products are not selling? I guess what I'm asking is, whatever makes it a "scam", is it something that they do not disclose or do you just feel that their process is unfair?! Just curious as I have been researching passive POD where the customers pay first VS the seller paying first before products are made.
A lot of talk of revenue makes it sound incredible, but then you realize that most businesses have around a 60% overhead. We take that $10k a month down to $4k, hack off another 30-40% of that set aside for taxes and we have around $3k a month. Still not bad at all, more than I make now after taxes for sure, just feel like that needs to be said as to not set expectations too high.
Wow ! nearly fell into the trap before the first hurdle when my son said there was millions out there doing it. Now I realise. I had a system when I was in direct sales.. a tried trusted system and it worked in a very competitive market, I will use this thinking in my new venture. Thank you
"They don't give up on learning & trying; that's all there is to do, anyway." That is poster-worthy, Alex! It's sad how many people (on TH-cam and in regular life) actual "encourage" people to NOT learn and NOT try. Just give up before you get disappointed, they say. Thank you, Alex, for the dose of reality and inspiration!
I watched 4 of your videos. I like the informations you share with us. BUT after some videos I get more and more confused about how I should start and what I need and how everything is connected together. Young people can sit at the computer the whole day without getting exhausted. But we older people can't digest the same amount of informations. So I would appreciate if you could only focus on 1 thing like the mug-thing and give us a step by step video from the downloads to the final setup. Thanks for your good will and the work you deliver.
What's been stopping me I found is the setting up of taxes and other bureaucratic mess that with a small mistake can lead to costly penalties. But at this point, im realizing theres people out there whose zone of genius is just that. So EFF it, im trying. I decided it gets to be fun.
You are becoming a good mentor, Alek. Few months ago I thought you are a joker, but your perseverance, progress and results speak for themselves. Very impressive! I hope you continue to grow and inspire us for many years ahead!
Thank you for the encouragement ❤ my business hit a speedbump ,& i was doubting all my decisions. I know i need to be patient and allow time for it to grow but i was beginning to wonder if the sacrifice was worth it. Now i am encouraged to keep going, i love learning so i will keep learning & trying 😍
Your video was on my recomended and I needed this today. My wife and I are doing a print on demand shop and it has not jumped off the way I wanted (I am super impatient haha). I just wanted to say thank you and you have a new follower.
This video was so helpful. I found my niche and I know I'm going to smash it. ONe real stand out was when you said "Just do it. Don't get overwhelmed. Beat the 80 percent who don't try and get the ball rolling. I feel a lot more comfortable and motivated now thanks to this video. Thanks
Inspired. I fit the description in your video perfectly. I’m approaching my business as a pilot project. I would love to break even but I understand the challenges and here mostly for the experience and education. Thank you for your content. ☺️
I just realized I purchased a MacBook 💻 after watching your pet portrait video and it’s made me so much money! Thank you so much for making these videos
Absolutely blown away by Elijah's Printify Automation Tool! The bulk image uploads and one-click publishing have streamlined my workflow in ways I never thought possible.
I'm doing this research and going to learn and try so I can pay for my college. I know failure is part of the process but I feel my room for failure is limited. Thank you for putting out this type of education
Thank you for all this information. I want to finally get started with something, believe it will work and see it through. I’ve had countless ideas to sell items on demand for passive income and rarely ever go started or usually just quit after a couple steps beyond the research phase. This video gave me equipped me to know what I need to stop doing and start doing to be in the 1%. Hopefully in a few months or year I will have done so. Thanks again and bless you.
You're definitely a good mentor. I have been so good at almost jobs I held and I always get bored and underpaid. This pod business satisfies my desire for challenge and your videos definitely pushes me to not lose interest and do something easy
Thank you so, so much for this vid! I feel like you’re talking to me, e.g. the analysis paralysis, info overload etc., not knowing where to start. I signed up to Etsy today, after setting up my business bank account etc. Now I just need to keep the faith & push on to success! Wish me luck!
This was so powerful, thank you - this was a great tutorial and an inspirational fist bump at the same time. Thank you for taking the time to build quality content.
I have a very hard time trying to write the ads it takes me like 2 hours start to finish do you know a easier way? Thanks Alex I do enjoy all your video --Shelly
I think his videos show cherry picked data. It's like showing only the lottery winners and saying all you have to do it play and keep playing until you win. When in reality, there are millions of players and a very few winners.
you are so encouraging i just started have 0 sales ,for now, and learning in my journey also tried makong ads bit failed at that i logged out of that account now i am trying to learn as much as possible amd focusing on one thing at the moment and i know nothing is ever a get rich quick scheme unless you play the lottery and win then yeah u will be sad with what happens if u try to get 'rich quick'
Wow. I really needed this today. Watched a lot of videos about Etsy and POD and other stuff, but THIS is the video that has lit the fire under my butt:-) I've been in that "Valley of Despair" for months. And now....I think I know exactly what to do. Thank you....
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Elijah's Printify Automation Tool has been a complete game-changer for my product creation workflow. The bulk uploads and customizable details are next-level.
Hello Alek! Thank You so much for your candid business advice! It's just a real motivation. Thank You so much for reminding me to do one thing at a time, one niche per store. Thank You and good luck to You!
Something important to point out is that last I heard, Etsy charges $0.20 per listing, every 3 months. So, if the store has only 100 listings, that is $60.00 per year. I want to get started, but I guess it's not a good idea to post too many items if there's not enough income!
Hi Alek - thank you very much for your videos and helpful advice. I went to your quickstart guide and I wasn't able to print it. I was trying to do a PDF print. I am a graphic designer (and copywriter and editor). So, I decided to make your quickstart guide into a printable PDF. You can upload it to the web and then people can easily download it as a PDF. I created it pretty "down and dirty" fast. I also created in it PowerPoint should you want the PowerPoint presentation. How may I send you the PDF? Again, thank you for all you give to the online community. I appreciate you and your efforts very much!
I havent made a sale I'm exhausted. I've burned my brain out overthinking. You have very good advice I need this reminder. I was trying to do too much to reach different audiences
Thanks, Alek. I needed this. In my opinion, this is the best of all your videos that I've watched. You explain and encourage so well. I appreciate that. I consider you my own personal cheerleader.
Thank you very much, this is very inspiring for me when I start and meet the phase of stopping, because I'm not sure if it can work, thank you very much again.
I’m in the next “valley of despair” right now … I’ve done over 350k in revenue in the past 2 years on Etsy but so many others have come in and copied my bestsellers following videos like this one and just changing the color or font a little, so now my sales are stagnating. I have to come up with new bestsellers, which the next army of copycats will come to rip off.
Thank you so much! I’ve had my Etsy shop for years… I get shiny object syndrome so badly! This has helped me and I wish I could hug you! I’m gonna get a planner and a whiteboard calendar tomorrow to keep me focused and consistent! ❤
This was a very helpful & informative video! Thank you for sharing this. I’m slowly trying to gain as much info about starting my business & and this was *spot on* with many of my problems. Much success to anyone trying to start their own business! ✨
Great video Alek. I think I have watched about 15+ of your videos and now have enough information to succeed with my goals. Your videos are consistent, easy to understand and allow one to integrate the knowledge successfully. What I primarily love is the fact you often are using free apps. Where as some of the players are always trying to sell you! Keep up the great work Alek, you are my favourite POD Specialist :)
I love your video I think you get right to the point and you absolutely explain why most people don’t make it in this type of business. This is a valuable video for anyone who is frustrated or has been frustrated like me, but it also gives me hope. Thank you so much for your time and experience. Although most people will consider your suggestions the obvious thing to do they still won’t do it and not continue to complain every time they come up with a brilliant idea but failed to follow through. Thank you
I opened an Etsy shop last year. Today I was bored at work and took my time and finally put my first cup online. - honestly, I don’t believe it will work. But I would hate myself if I haven’t tried. Or better said, I would always ask myself if it could have worked. Also I only got the idea of that kind of business last summer. So it took me some months from the idea to open a shop and another months to finally go online with my first product. I hope I can be able to consistently publish designs until someone maybe buys something. There are some drawings in my sketchbooks which only wait to be digitalised and maybe even liked.
This video is fire 🔥 and very simplified and the bad comment people are gonna stay right where they are because of how they view life and certain things but I see it clearly and people with open minds will get it 👍
The Valley of Despair is real, folks! But as they say, tough times don't last, tough people do. Learning to embrace the process and stay consistent, even when it feels like you're not making progress, is key.
I feel better about building a print on demand business after watrching this, thanks a lot, I mean it. Do you have a program that gets into the details of working with graphic artists or generating artwork myself and setting up everything with printify and pritiful and selling platforms like Shopify. They way you just broke everything down in this video, its pretty clear you understand how describe processes the proper way. Thanks again.
Shoutout to Elijah's Printify Automation Tool - the tool has been a total game-changer for my Printify store. The bulk editing and publishing features are unbeatable.
This is the first time I watch one of your videos and you immediately earn a follower! I’m going to keep watching your content and use it to reach my goals! Thx a lot brother
Amazing video!👍👏 I just began my comic book collection and found Toon Haven. They have an incredible range of digital comics for every genre, including the hard to find ones. Lifetime updates too!
The throwing "thingy" @ the wall hoping it would stick stung a bit. I realized for some odd reason that that was true in my situation and would need a system drove it home with sort of a "clap" on the ear. So to speak.
great video man. ive had decent success with dropshipping and my brand but I have never hit that next level and ive never tried etsy Currently watching all your vids and then gonna try to figure out a niche.
How does this guy have less than 500k subs? His information and delivery is next level and is super helpful to people trying to get into this business model. I really appreciate how much you have helped me and others succeed as complete beginners!
Thank you Alex.. You change my mindset & make me spirit again. I will try & Learn always like you said. I hope I can see result like yours. Amien. I am newbie & I am your bew subscriber. Your video very helpful for me. Thank you so much ^_^
This has been encouraging to me. It’s pretty much what I’m doing. My shop has been open for less than 2 weeks so far. My plan is to add one product every day for 100 days without worrying about sales. It’s a mug shop with some uniquely odd, funny, wry graphics and text all created by me (no AI). I’ve sold 5 mugs so far. Feeling pretty good about that! Especially after watching your video.
Hi I created mugs on canva where do I sell this
congratulations! Wish much success 🙏
You got this!
Do u use shopify or etsy
Well done
I have never commented on a TH-cam video, but I need to tell you how much your videos are helping me overcome my fears and work my way out of the valley of despair. You are awesome and deserve every bit of success you've earned. Thank you for making these videos. You are really helping people
I'm really glad it's helping :)
Hello
Hola soy Mexicana, amo tus videos! hoy pensé en rendirme y abandonar mi tienda, entre en depresión, pensando que otros pueden, pero yo no! Y gracias a tu video me inspiraste a seguir adelante, gracias por todo! Quisiera tener tu mentalidad de éxito, pero gracias a ti, seguiré adelante, ojalá tuvieras tu curso en español! Te mereces todo el éxito que tienes gracias gracias gracias
Bonita, no se cual sea tu negocio es natural tener esos momentos de tirar la toalla, mira que estoy pasando por una que nunca imagine, pero es natural es parte del juego, decide disfrutar y te super recomiendo un vision board, creeme que nuestro cerebro hace todo por cumplirlo.
ruta muchas gracias hermosa! Me encanta que hables español como yo y muchísimas gracias por tus hermosas palabras ❤y si voy a seguir tu consejo, perdón por tardarme en responder
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The difference between successful people and unsuccessful are the successful people kept going.
True. That is the only thing what matter and if course you need knowledege as well
Along with market research and patience
Where can I download his guide ?
It's alot more than just that simple answer but that is a good start.
@@PolarBearPredator ...why you gotta ruin Marky Marks Moment Bear, 🤪
Thank you this was refreshing, I opened my Shopify store in January and haven't had sales, but I keep learning something everyday and fell like if I keep trying, something will click.
How is it going now?
Curious: How is it going now? Took me 4 months to start making meaningful sales.
@@mikeweaver7977 Still not getting the traction I would have hoped for, I've started spending alot less time and energy into making it a priority, and have just started focusing on making sure I at least visit the shop once a day to do something towards making it into something that I could consider a business.
@@Ali-wf6rh I've taken a huge step back in the amount energy and mind space I spend in the website, because I wasn't seeing results that encouraged me enough to spend as much time. It's going alot slower than I would have thought, but I'm hoping with time and sticking to trying to build it into something meaningful that one day that might actually start looking like a reality.
@@Ali-wf6rh how is it going for you now? and whats the product
The idea that it's not just some specially talented or super energetic people who can make this work but those who can commit to a steady process UNTIL it works is paramount. So appreciated.
Some say it's fine to list a variety of items on one shop as long as your target buyer is the same for all those items, but I can now see how this dilutes one's efforts.
Some light bulbs came on about commitment and process which now has me more hopeful. Awesome!
Triggered in a good way by your video...subbed and I got the message. I've had a poverty mentality from childhood. Parents meant well, but I was always taught "limited or fixed income"...."need a job with benefits".....programming....programming...and the whole time, I knew it wasn't truth. It was difficult. I tried to get my mom to think differently but the poverty programming was so ingrained, she couldn't be rescued from it. Now, I'm having to learn a whole new way about making money. Thank you for giving me hope, especially in these times we are living in.
Same here. When I was six or seven I once asked my Mom if we were poor. She jerked my arm in annoyance and replied, "You KNOW we are!" I never forgot that. Plus other beliefs of the time - like rich people are all crooks or selfish - must steer clear of them. The other thing was that it was my job to work hard, be good and never make any waves. Just kinda stay faded into the wallpaper. True, they meant well.
I know how your feling. My mom thinks the same way
I just recently started a POD and a 3D printing business.
Today is a difficult day, where I kept telling myself that it was all futile and for nothing.
Then I stumbled across this video, and you gave me renewed hope and energy to keep on.
Thank you, Alek. Truly.
Where are you? Texas?
it probably is futile and for nothing tho
@@rdl8443 or maybe it is not? Already sold quite a bit.
@@rdl8443cie la vie
Nawh keep going bro! You got this and you will succeed
Man, I found out your channel few days ago. I absolutely love how your explanations are detailled, proof based and how you keep it simple, words and attitude. It's very comfortable and interesting to watch, and of course f**king motivating. Congratulation on your work and thank you
Soso helpful!! I started a print on demand candle shop less than a week ago on Etsy and I've gotten 3 sales so far. If the listing is optimized well enough, etsy is great at sending customer over
What about returns? Is there a way to outsource the returns as well? It’s what is holding me back
I have run strict no return policy as all product are made to order and I haven't had a single custom complain in over 1,000 sales...unless the item is defective...if that is the case printify covers the cost and will either refund you or issue a reprint. So you are never paying out of pocket for anything out of your control. @@EvelineFleur
Did you get a sales tax permit from your county or state to charge customers on Etsy? Or similar type permit?? Also, do you run your shop as a sole proprietor or llc?
@@EvelineFleurdon’t accept returns 🤷🏽♀️
If your items are made to order (as is POD) you don’t have to accept returns.
My shop from the outset is no returns, no exchanges, no cancellations.
@@FransceneJK98is this an American thing? Permits?
Alek, I love your presentation style, so level headed, and common sense based. I am a very competitive semi-retired man, not really needing a steady income, but I enjoy working on my Etsy shop very very much, almost like a hobby, and the more I watch educational content like yours, the more I want to "compete" if you will. I have only had my shop up since Feb 1st, 2024, but have made 6 sales and am trying to focus on ONE PRODUCT mainly to become an expert. I look forward to following you in the future. Keep up the great work!!!
Pray tell me, are you still at it?
oh dear.. I wish I had discovered your videos sooner. I almost gave up on my shop. Now I'm not. Thank you for inspiration. Love from Australia ❤
Starting is Def the hardest. I've had the idea of selling my art in the back of my head cooking for years. I'm finally taking the chance.
i didn't expect the word cooking at that position, man you made me laugh, hilarious
How is it going bro?
@@karankashyap3187 well for me it is going pretty much good
Thank you, Alek, for the encouragement to keep on pluggin'. I don't know of anyone else on TH-cam who is as clear, helpful and sincere as you are. All the best to you in 2024.
As someone who has done this since the pandemic, I can assure you, all he did was yap. He provided no solutions, and the problems brought up aren't even real problems to be had. It's all wishy washy bs to get you to keep watching his videos, and not cracking away at dropshipping. All of these guys on TH-cam are shills, who don't mention any of the serious and massive pitfalls.
I started and the biggest part is getting overwhelmed with my ideas or the ideas I see watching TH-cam videos. Normally I have to take a break and then come back. I have been trying to optimize to where I can generate a lot of listings, and then once things take off I will be able to see what is actually selling. Awesome videos btw
With all the hype of other online marketers that try to convince people that a person can make a full time income overnight is just (most of the time) a load of crock. I was so encouraged and really motivated to try and keep trying by your video. The biggest hurdle I have is I am pretty old and never learned computer skills I do not know how to do this like click here do this do that add this. I know it is all a bunch of steps but people tell you that it can be done but give no instructions (except for a small nominal fee$$$$$$) Great video
Every time I'm feeling despondent I watch one of your videos. It refocuses me and motivates me to keep going.
I'm retired and now a full-time caretaker for my wife. I am being forced to go back to work, with the hard times and all. So, since I can't leave my wife I decided to step into this field and quickly realized how it seemed you were talking about me the entire time. I have never been helped so much in such a short time. Brilliant video. Thank you much.
I'm just at the beginning of a digital art store which I haven't even opened yet. It really is a step by step process. Learn, practice, perfect. Get it right, find a routine and work it over and over to success.
Did you get a sales tax permit from your county or state to charge customers on Etsy? Or similar type permit?? Also, do you run your stop as a sole proprietor or llc?
I won't lie, I have been guilty of quite a few of these errors. My husband sent me your video and I had to comment that I feel very much encouraged now! When you look at the numbers, strategies, and realistic expectations, it does make sense. Thank you for the advice..... Onwards !!!
Thank you for trying to give people hope… it’s easy to get discouraged when you’re discouraged with your life. Only way to win is to keep persisting and put in the work.
Fantastically useful information, presented in a really clear and genuine way.
Alek is 100% right. The main difference between success and failure is persistence.
As Edison said - I have not failed, I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”
Or in the words of one of our wisest teachers -
“Try not - either do, or do not. There is no try.”
agreed with you completely! I started a couple of months back and thus far have NO sales. But am upbeat and your Video is enlightening and I think I will follow some of the steps highlighted in your video.
Easier said than done. POD can be challenging. One of the biggest challenges is the e-commerce platforms like Etsy or Shopify. Many TH-cam presentations like this one fail to mention e-commerce platforms have many fees after the free trial period ends and if a POD shop has not made any sales, the fees begin to stack up. Nothing is for free and there are costs involved in any business includeing POD shops. Secondly, e-commerce platforms like Etsy and Shopify can and will suspend or shutdown your online store for any reason without an explanation thus putting an end to the online store owner's revenue. This business can be a nightmare. Build a stand alone online store and try to stay away from Etsy and Shopify; they are a scam and can be financially risky. However, it is something one has to put time and effort into as was stated in this presentation.
Is there such a thing as a free website? Or easy website? I'm not too tech savvy. Only worked in admin
What makes it a "scam" exactly? The fact that they charge even if your products are not selling? I guess what I'm asking is, whatever makes it a "scam", is it something that they do not disclose or do you just feel that their process is unfair?! Just curious as I have been researching passive POD where the customers pay first VS the seller paying first before products are made.
Hi, I just 2 days ago started using spring, (teespring), i havent seen anything involving fees or a free trial. Am i ok?
Good to watch, I realise I'm just not focused on one product. Maybe that should be the mantra. Do one product and do it well (and consistently)
A lot of talk of revenue makes it sound incredible, but then you realize that most businesses have around a 60% overhead. We take that $10k a month down to $4k, hack off another 30-40% of that set aside for taxes and we have around $3k a month. Still not bad at all, more than I make now after taxes for sure, just feel like that needs to be said as to not set expectations too high.
Wow ! nearly fell into the trap before the first hurdle when my son said there was millions out there doing it. Now I realise. I had a system when I was in direct sales.. a tried trusted system and it worked in a very competitive market, I will use this thinking in my new venture. Thank you
"They don't give up on learning & trying; that's all there is to do, anyway." That is poster-worthy, Alex! It's sad how many people (on TH-cam and in regular life) actual "encourage" people to NOT learn and NOT try. Just give up before you get disappointed, they say. Thank you, Alex, for the dose of reality and inspiration!
I watched 4 of your videos. I like the informations you share with us. BUT after some videos I get more and more confused about how I should start and what I need and how everything is connected together. Young people can sit at the computer the whole day without getting exhausted. But we older people can't digest the same amount of informations. So I would appreciate if you could only focus on 1 thing like the mug-thing and give us a step by step video from the downloads to the final setup. Thanks for your good will and the work you deliver.
What's been stopping me I found is the setting up of taxes and other bureaucratic mess that with a small mistake can lead to costly penalties. But at this point, im realizing theres people out there whose zone of genius is just that. So EFF it, im trying. I decided it gets to be fun.
Care to elaborate you mean by these taxes mistake?
You are becoming a good mentor, Alek.
Few months ago I thought you are a joker, but your perseverance, progress and results speak for themselves.
Very impressive!
I hope you continue to grow and inspire us for many years ahead!
You are so right, it is taking that 1st jump and starting your POD shop/store. Thanks for this video
Glad it was helpful
@@alekSheffy Can I be successful from printify pop up store ?
Thank you for the encouragement ❤ my business hit a speedbump ,& i was doubting all my decisions. I know i need to be patient and allow time for it to grow but i was beginning to wonder if the sacrifice was worth it. Now i am encouraged to keep going, i love learning so i will keep learning & trying 😍
Your video was on my recomended and I needed this today. My wife and I are doing a print on demand shop and it has not jumped off the way I wanted (I am super impatient haha). I just wanted to say thank you and you have a new follower.
This video was so helpful. I found my niche and I know I'm going to smash it. ONe real stand out was when you said "Just do it. Don't get overwhelmed. Beat the 80 percent who don't try and get the ball rolling. I feel a lot more comfortable and motivated now thanks to this video. Thanks
I am starting a company and i am depressed. This video gave me enough energy to continue working again tomorrow
Good luck 👍
Damn💀 you good?
I needed to hear this, thank you for all your hard work in 2023. Here's to more success in 2024!
Inspired. I fit the description in your video perfectly.
I’m approaching my business as a pilot project.
I would love to break even but I understand the challenges and here mostly for the experience and education. Thank you for your content. ☺️
I just realized I purchased a MacBook 💻 after watching your pet portrait video and it’s made me so much money! Thank you so much for making these videos
All so very well explained, thank you so much, very realistic and encouraging, great 🥰😇
Absolutely blown away by Elijah's Printify Automation Tool! The bulk image uploads and one-click publishing have streamlined my workflow in ways I never thought possible.
I'm doing this research and going to learn and try so I can pay for my college. I know failure is part of the process but I feel my room for failure is limited. Thank you for putting out this type of education
Thank you for all this information. I want to finally get started with something, believe it will work and see it through.
I’ve had countless ideas to sell items on demand for passive income and rarely ever go started or usually just quit after a couple steps beyond the research phase. This video gave me equipped me to know what I need to stop doing and start doing to be in the 1%. Hopefully in a few months or year I will have done so. Thanks again and bless you.
You're definitely a good mentor. I have been so good at almost jobs I held and I always get bored and underpaid. This pod business satisfies my desire for challenge and your videos definitely pushes me to not lose interest and do something easy
Thank you so, so much for this vid! I feel like you’re talking to me, e.g. the analysis paralysis, info overload etc., not knowing where to start. I signed up to Etsy today, after setting up my business bank account etc. Now I just need to keep the faith & push on to success! Wish me luck!
This was so powerful, thank you - this was a great tutorial and an inspirational fist bump at the same time.
Thank you for taking the time to build quality content.
Very clear and very helpful guidance for new businesses. Especially the uploaded software and discord prompts.
Thank you for saving me so much time..🎉
I started my shop in Jan 2023 digital artwork after watching your video. Sadly it hasn't been successful at all but I am going to keep trying.
I have a very hard time trying to write the ads it takes me like 2 hours start to finish do you know a easier way?
Thanks Alex I do enjoy all your video --Shelly
I think his videos show cherry picked data. It's like showing only the lottery winners and saying all you have to do it play and keep playing until you win. When in reality, there are millions of players and a very few winners.
you are so encouraging i just started have 0 sales ,for now, and learning in my journey also tried makong ads bit failed at that i logged out of that account now i am trying to learn as much as possible amd focusing on one thing at the moment and i know nothing is ever a get rich quick scheme unless you play the lottery and win then yeah u will be sad with what happens if u try to get 'rich quick'
This seems so sincere and helpful. I'm late and only have til the 30th to make rent but I'm going to start today and see what happens! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
Wow. I really needed this today. Watched a lot of videos about Etsy and POD and other stuff, but THIS is the video that has lit the fire under my butt:-) I've been in that "Valley of Despair" for months. And now....I think I know exactly what to do. Thank you....
One day I'm gonna meet u and say thanks for every advice you gave it to us ❤
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Elijah's Printify Automation Tool has been a complete game-changer for my product creation workflow. The bulk uploads and customizable details are next-level.
Getting started is the hardest part I've learned also that you can't share everything with everyone .
I feel like I owe it to you to press forward. Your channel is very encouraging. May God bless you Alek.
Hello Alek! Thank You so much for your candid business advice! It's just a real motivation. Thank You so much for reminding me to do one thing at a time, one niche per store. Thank You and good luck to You!
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm working on t shirt designs and hoping to open up a shop soon.
Something important to point out is that last I heard, Etsy charges $0.20 per listing, every 3 months. So, if the store has only 100 listings, that is $60.00 per year. I want to get started, but I guess it's not a good idea to post too many items if there's not enough income!
Hi Alek - thank you very much for your videos and helpful advice. I went to your quickstart guide and I wasn't able to print it. I was trying to do a PDF print.
I am a graphic designer (and copywriter and editor). So, I decided to make your quickstart guide into a printable PDF. You can upload it to the web and then people can easily download it as a PDF. I created it pretty "down and dirty" fast. I also created in it PowerPoint should you want the PowerPoint presentation. How may I send you the PDF?
Again, thank you for all you give to the online community. I appreciate you and your efforts very much!
I havent made a sale I'm exhausted. I've burned my brain out overthinking. You have very good advice I need this reminder. I was trying to do too much to reach different audiences
Thanks, Alek. I needed this. In my opinion, this is the best of all your videos that I've watched. You explain and encourage so well. I appreciate that. I consider you my own personal cheerleader.
Lately I’ve been interested in starting a business and this was really an inspiration! Thank you!
Thank you very much, this is very inspiring for me when I start and meet the phase of stopping, because I'm not sure if it can work, thank you very much again.
I’m in the next “valley of despair” right now … I’ve done over 350k in revenue in the past 2 years on Etsy but so many others have come in and copied my bestsellers following videos like this one and just changing the color or font a little, so now my sales are stagnating. I have to come up with new bestsellers, which the next army of copycats will come to rip off.
Your videos are always very inspiring and help me enormously to just keep learning and growing. Thank you so much for posting 🙂
This video is gold for someone that about to start. Thank you!!!
New subscriber here! The gems you’re dropping can’t be refuted brother. I built a pretty successful shop myself
Thank you so much! I’ve had my Etsy shop for years… I get shiny object syndrome so badly! This has helped me and I wish I could hug you! I’m gonna get a planner and a whiteboard calendar tomorrow to keep me focused and consistent! ❤
This was a very helpful & informative video! Thank you for sharing this. I’m slowly trying to gain as much info about starting my business & and this was *spot on* with many of my problems. Much success to anyone trying to start their own business! ✨
That was great. Researching and buying people's courses in this niche is really helping me get started. Thanks for the help!
I’m in Aurora, CO! Getting back on Etsy thanks to you 🙏🏼
I will be looking to buy, Bicycle mugs, Trikes Mugs and running Mugs, to buy soon. Must have my company name on them.
Great video Alex. Planning on starting one of these myself
Great video Alek. I think I have watched about 15+ of your videos and now have enough information to succeed with my goals. Your videos are consistent, easy to understand and allow one to integrate the knowledge successfully. What I primarily love is the fact you often are using free apps. Where as some of the players are always trying to sell you! Keep up the great work Alek, you are my favourite POD Specialist :)
I love your video I think you get right to the point and you absolutely explain why most people don’t make it in this type of business. This is a valuable video for anyone who is frustrated or has been frustrated like me, but it also gives me hope. Thank you so much for your time and experience. Although most people will consider your suggestions the obvious thing to do they still won’t do it and not continue to complain every time they come up with a brilliant idea but failed to follow through. Thank you
I opened an Etsy shop last year. Today I was bored at work and took my time and finally put my first cup online. - honestly, I don’t believe it will work. But I would hate myself if I haven’t tried. Or better said, I would always ask myself if it could have worked. Also I only got the idea of that kind of business last summer. So it took me some months from the idea to open a shop and another months to finally go online with my first product. I hope I can be able to consistently publish designs until someone maybe buys something. There are some drawings in my sketchbooks which only wait to be digitalised and maybe even liked.
This video is fire 🔥 and very simplified and the bad comment people are gonna stay right where they are because of how they view life and certain things but I see it clearly and people with open minds will get it 👍
this has been an excellent video for me starting up my digital art business. thank you.
If I could like this video twice I would - here’s to not quitting
You are an incredible inspiration and the first person on you tube that makes sense!
The Valley of Despair is real, folks! But as they say, tough times don't last, tough people do. Learning to embrace the process and stay consistent, even when it feels like you're not making progress, is key.
I feel better about building a print on demand business after watrching this, thanks a lot, I mean it. Do you have a program that gets into the details of working with graphic artists or generating artwork myself and setting up everything with printify and pritiful and selling platforms like Shopify. They way you just broke everything down in this video, its pretty clear you understand how describe processes the proper way. Thanks again.
Couldn't agree more. 👍
Plan Your Work. Work Your Plan.
Shoutout to Elijah's Printify Automation Tool - the tool has been a total game-changer for my Printify store. The bulk editing and publishing features are unbeatable.
This is the first time I watch one of your videos and you immediately earn a follower! I’m going to keep watching your content and use it to reach my goals! Thx a lot brother
Amazing video!👍👏 I just began my comic book collection and found Toon Haven. They have an incredible range of digital comics for every genre, including the hard to find ones. Lifetime updates too!
You videos have so much value, Thank you Alek! 👏
Valuable system info! Has me thinking as I just started last week! So glad I stumbled on your info. Thank you!
Thanks man just opened up a sticker shop myself and i do find myself getting discouraged but this helped
Said everything I needed to hear. Thanks mate
The throwing "thingy" @ the wall hoping it would stick stung a bit. I realized for some odd reason that that was true in my situation and would need a system drove it home with sort of a "clap" on the ear. So to speak.
absolutely incredible info! thank you so much
great video man. ive had decent success with dropshipping and my brand but I have never hit that next level and ive never tried etsy Currently watching all your vids and then gonna try to figure out a niche.
Thank you for the motivation Alex! I’m gonna start
Alek, Hi. Your presentation is great. Thank you
How does this guy have less than 500k subs? His information and delivery is next level and is super helpful to people trying to get into this business model. I really appreciate how much you have helped me and others succeed as complete beginners!
Thank you Alex.. You change my mindset & make me spirit again. I will try & Learn always like you said. I hope I can see result like yours. Amien. I am newbie & I am your bew subscriber. Your video very helpful for me. Thank you so much ^_^
Super helpful, totally worth watching!
Great advice. I've made thousands of sales on etsy and I'm no one special. Just study every aspect of the business and work hard.
How long has taken you to make the first sales?
@@lucaitaliano3229 Day one, luckily for me (which was a custom decal).
Thanks, its good motivation to keep on going!