How Long is it Going to Take to Build My Print on Demand Business? Welcome to our last episode of season two of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! Today, we are talking about a super important + weirdly uplifting (lol) topic: How long will building this business take? Here's a few things we'll chat about! Everything Takes Time Not Every Business is the Same There is Value in Every Creative Ventures One Idea Leads to Many Others Success isn't Just About Numbers Want to know this episode in a quick summ...
Nov 11, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Do I Have to Sell Shirts in My Print on Demand Business? Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! Often, we hear a lot about selling shirts through print on demand. Personally, shirts are one of my bestsellers and I know they are for many different kinds of print on demand sellers through many different platforms. But! Does that mean you have to sell tee shirt...
Nov 04, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Should I Zig Instead of Zag in My Print on Demand Business? Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! Alright, this one is a really fun + in depth one today! I am so excited to chat with y'all about this topic! And the topic? Should I zig instead of zag in my print on demand business? Here's some of our topics! What is Zigging Instead of Zagging? How Can This B...
Oct 28, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Is There a Way to Make Customer Message Easier in My Print on Demand Business? Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! Today, I am so excited to chat with y'all about a really unique but also mundane topic: making messages easier in your print on demand business. Here's what we're chatting about! Don't Be Afraid of Messages Your Policies are Your Policies Usi...
Oct 21, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 12
When's The Right Time to Build a Website for My Print on Demand Business? Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! Hey!! This afternoon, we are talking about a really fun topic: When's the right time to build a website? Here's a few topics we'll hit! First! Sorry for the Unexpected Break! A Website is Your Brand's Home Building a Website Can Take a Lot of Brai...
Oct 07, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 11
What if My Print on Demand Designs Suck? Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! This morning, we are talking about a really important topic that can feel a little daunting but is also really exciting: Working with Print on Demand designs that may not be the best when you're first starting. Here's what we'll be chatting about! Your Designs Are Going to Suck a...
Sep 16, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Episode 26: Two Months of Selling Print on Demand on TikTok Shop Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! We've got a different format than usual today! In this episode, I'm popping in with TikTok Shop updates from my first two months selling Print on Demand via the platform. Here's the recording dates! June 25th July 25th August 29th Should You Sell Print on ...
Sep 02, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 9
What's an Ideal Customer in My Print on Demand Business? Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! Today, we are talking about something that's super similar to niching down but with a totally different approach: identifying your ideal customer for you print on demand business. This is a really fun episode and I hope you have so much fun listening to this + ide...
Aug 26, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Offering High Cost and Low Cost Items in Your Print on Demand Business Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! Today, we are talking about a really fun topic (as always!). That topic? It's about offering high cost and low cost items in your inventory as a way to build up your business and trust in your business, too! Here's a few of the topics we cover! Diver...
Aug 19, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Creating Collections in Your Print on Demand Business Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! As always, this episode today is a freaking blast! We are talking all about creating collections - basically design niches and topic niches - within our print on demand listings. Here's the topics we cover! How Collections Make Design Work More Fun Can Collections He...
Aug 12, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Should I Follow Trends in My Print on Demand Business? Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! Today, I am so excited to chat with y'all about one of my favorite creative topics: Trends! I love a trend and also am so passionate about carving out your own individual style. Here's what we are talking about today! Trends Are Awesome Ask Yourself: Do You Like a T...
Aug 05, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Do I Really Need To Order Samples for My Print on Demand Business? Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! Today, we are talking about one of my very favorite subjects. The subject? Ordering samples for your print on demand business. Personally, I think samples are SO important to print on demand businesses and can't wait to share my thoughts with you! Here's...
Jul 29, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 4
How Can I Use Print on Demand in My Creative Business? Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! Today, we are talking all about using print on demand as a way to expand your creative business. Here's a few things we'll address! More About My Print on Demand Background What Kind of Items Would You Like to See Your Work On? Focus on Your Designs + Your Art It's ...
Jul 22, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Should I Sell My Print on Demand Products on Multiple Platforms? Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! Here's What We Talk About This Episode! Diversifying Should Be The Goal No Platform Will Sell The Same Amount of the Same Items Pay Attention to Numbers Know Your Payment Deposit Options Have Fun! Want to know this episode in one quote? I've got you! "When...
Jul 15, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Why Do Print on Demand Shops Have So Many Listings? Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you! Here's What We Talk About This Episode! One Print on Demand Store = One Piece of the Pie 1000 Listings Doesn't Mean 1000 Designs Creating Awesome Designs Takes Time + Practice Breakdown of My Own Etsy Listings on June 9th, 2024 Why It's Great to Diversify Item Types in...
Jul 08, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome back my Print on Demand podcast, y'all! Today, I'm checking in with you and discussing a really fun topic: Five Tips for Product Photography on Your Etsy Shop + Any Online Selling Platform Here's What We're Talking About! Don't Overthink It Shoot By a Window Use Styling Items From Your House Don't Overcomplicate Images Using Sheets as Backdrops Want To Know This Episode in One Quote? Wonderful! "When learning product photography, it’s best to start really simple. Use even light, simple b...
Jun 08, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Welcome back my Print on Demand podcast, y'all! Today, I'm checking in with you and discussing a really fun question: Should My Mockups Have White Backgrounds? Here's What We're Talking About! Why Are Minimal Product Photographs The Most Popular? White Backgrounds = The Truest Color Color Will Always Vary Because of Other Items Different Buyers Connect with Different Photos Sloppy Backgrounds v Intentional Backgrounds Most Important? Use Mockups You Connect With! Wanna know this episode in one q...
May 08, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Unique Ways to Market Your Print on Demand Business Welcome to my limited series on Print on Demand! In our fifteenth (and final!) episode I discuss: 10 Ways to Market Your POD Shop How More Advertising = More Recognition Marketing Within Your Genre Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! " When you’re new to business, ads can feel like a bad word. When you’re new to POD, niching down can feel like a bad word. One great thing about POD is that you don’t really need to niche down complet...
Apr 08, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 15
How To Spot AI Mockups When Using Mockups with Your Print on Demand Designs Welcome to my limited series on Print on Demand! In our thirteenth episode, I discuss ways to spot AI mockup photographs. Here's the biggest ways to spot them! Hands Look Wonky No Models Look The Same Something is "Off" Everything is Overly Smooth Look Closely at Each Item NOTE: I am not here to bash AI. As a longtime photographer, though, I thought it would be helpful to address the ways I spot AI images. Wanna know thi...
Apr 01, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Mockup Photographs in Print on Demand Welcome to my limited series on Print on Demand! In our twelfth (dang!!) episode, I talk about my experience as a photographer who shoots mockups and sells Print on Demand items. Here's some topic we discuss! Don't Overthink Your Mockups Simple Sells But Trends Do, Too Using Mockups for a Cohesive Vibe How I Use Mockups in My Print on Demand Business It's Okay to Use Different Mockups for Different Things Real Items Matter Understanding Item Colors in Mockup...
Mar 25, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 12
All About Reviews in Your Print on Demand Business Welcome to my limited series on Print on Demand! In our eleventh episode (and first bonus episode!), we totally dig into reviews. Here's some of our topics! Most Reviews Are Amazing! Take a Deep Breath A Bad Review is Not The End of Your Shop Everyone is Going to Have Their Own Bias Know Your Platform Know When You are Going to Respond Have Form Responses How to Improve Customer Experience Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "When y...
Mar 18, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Social Media and Selling on Your Own Website for Print on Demand You've established your shop and figured out what works best for you and your awesome customers. What's next? Here's a few of our topics for today! Platform Selling v Your Own Website Driving Your Own Traffic Using a Blog on Your Website for SEO Using Social Media Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "The biggest difference between selling on a platform versus your own website is this: If you’re on a platform, the traff...
Mar 11, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Expanding Your Niche in Print on Demand Focusing on a niche means you'll eventually run out of ideas, right? Wrong! Lol. In this episode, we'll talk all about how to expand your niche across multiple design styles and genres. Here's some topics we discuss! Don't Get Obsessed with Niches How I Niche To a Feeling Don't Feel Constricted By a Niche How a Design Style + Series Can Help You Expand Unique Ways to Expand Your Niche You can see my Print on Demand Etsy shop here! "Since I’ve been involved...
Mar 04, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Scaling Your Designs With More Products in Your Print on Demand Business If you design a tee shirt, should you turn it into a sweatshirt, too? If a mug totally bombs, should you axe it or put it on something else and try again? All your questions about product scaling are answered here! Get ready to learn cause this one is a fun one! Welcome to my limited series on Print on Demand! In our eighth episode I discuss: Start With Products You Like Different Products Have Different Demand Decide When ...
Feb 26, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Scaling Your Designs With More Designs in Your Print on Demand Business If you design a coffee mug of a raccoon wearing sunglasses and it starts flying off your online shelves, how can you keep momentum growing? And how can you stop anyone from stealing your design? All the info you need is here! Welcome to my limited series on Print on Demand! In our seventh episode I discuss: Does More Designs = More Sales? How To Keep Momentum Growing Validating a Niche Within Your Own Store Protecting Your W...
Feb 19, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Learning From Your Customers (And Yourself, Too!) in Your Print on Demand Business Welcome to my limited series on Print on Demand! In our sixth episode I discuss: Not Being Afraid to Pivot How Sometimes We Don't Love What We Thought We Did How I Test Items In My POD Shop A Refresh of Mixing What You Love With What Sells Ways I Pivoted My Photography, POD Shop, and Mockups How to Pay Attention to What Sells Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! " You started your shop to sell tee shir...
Feb 12, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Mixing What You Love With What Sells: Print On Demand Welcome to my limited series on Print on Demand! In our fifth episode I discuss: Why Paying Attention to Customer Behavior Matters How Sometimes Our Shops Evolve in an Unexpected Way What To Do When One Item Pops Off How to Keep Your Shop Evolving And a Small Note on AI Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! “If you want to design merch for frog lovers but the turtle lovers find you, don’t be afraid to pivot. It’s okay to keep creat...
Feb 05, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5
You've Got Your First Print on Demand Sale! Now What? Welcome to my limited series on Print on Demand! In our fourth episode I discuss: The Background of My Shop Growth How POD Sales Work How To Look At Your Data How To Expand On That Data How Not To Get Into Your Own Head Realizing That Success Takes Time Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! “Sometimes you have to scale out big to get what’s going to work… is it the design that’s selling or is it the vibe? Think of it as a series. L...
Jan 29, 2024•34 min
A Quick Guide to SEO for Your Print on Demand Business! Welcome to my limited series on Print on Demand! In our third episode I discuss: Remember that SEO Takes Time Think Like A Buyer, Not A Seller Casting Small + Wide Nets How Keywords Can Impact Branding Bad SEO Habits (or Habit, lol) Remember! SEO is Important. It is Not Everything. Are Third Party Apps Right For You? Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "This is a creative business. It is a fun thing to create and to make. Use i...
Jan 22, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The Basics: How Does Print on Demand Work? Welcome to my limited series on Print on Demand! In our second episode I discuss: Finding a Print Provider How Payments Work Return Options Informational Cards What To Do When Your Shop is Slow Slow Times + Busy Times Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you! "Something that holds a lot of people back from Print on Demand is that, sometimes, things go wrong. This is why I absolutely love Printify. The fact is, sometimes things go wrong. As a phot...
Jan 15, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2
