Episodes
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What if My Print on Demand Designs Suck?
Your Designs Are Going to Suck at FirstIt's Okay if Your Designs Aren't Great!Listing Products Helps With GrowthSometimes, Bad Designs Sell!You Will Get Better if You Start and Stay Consistent!
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!
And a link to that wolf shirt I mentioned!
Want to know this episode in one quote? You know I've always got you!
"When you start Print on Demand, there is a LOT to learn. You need to learn the platform youâre selling on, you need to learn what you like to design and, most importantly, you need to learn how to design. And when thatâs done? You need to get a read on how people receive your designs.Does that mean you should wait to start listing your design? Does it mean that you should overthink the designs? Does it mean that you should be embarrassed of what youâre creating. Absolutely not! I think it means the exact opposite: Get started! Because your designs? Theyâre probably going to suck. It might just be the first ten. It might just be the first hundred. Or it might be the first thousand. Whatever it is, thatâs okay!
In any creative - or honestly just business - field, it is very common to hear stories of success. Those stories are incredible and so inspiring, too! But! Just because someone else had things click immediately, it doesnât mean every seller will. What we can do, though, is pay attention to what works for our individual shops over time. When we start, our designs are not going to be incredible out of the gate."
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*Marked explicit for accidental swears.
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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Episode 26: Two Months of Selling Print on Demand on TikTok Shop
June 25thJuly 25thAugust 29th
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!
Should You Sell Print on Demand on TikTok Shop?
Honestly, I've loved it! So excited to share my thoughts with you!
--------NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: JULY 8TH TO OCTOBER 7TH // NO EPISODE FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9TH!
*Marked explicit for accidental swears.
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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What's an Ideal Customer in My Print on Demand Business?
Why You Should Have an Ideal CustomerAn Ideal Customer Should be Pretty SpecificForget About Age, Think About InterestsAre You Your Own Ideal Customer?Should I Expect My Friends and Family To Buy My Stuff?Picking Three Words to Define Your Items
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 + identifying your ideal customer. Here's a few things we'll be chatting about!
Want to know this episode in one quote? I've got you!
"Once youâve started learning the ins and out of designing, when your first sales have been made, youâve added low cost and high cost items to your store, and you can spot a trend happening in your sales, itâs time to ask yourself: whoâs my ideal customer?
... When we boil down the idea of an ideal customer, it really comes down to this: itâs easier to build your designs, items, and vibe if you have a specific type of person youâre creating items for."
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*Marked explicit for accidental swears.
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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Offering High Cost and Low Cost Items in Your Print on Demand Business
Diversifying works best when you can identify buying patternsIf people love your items, they'll pay for themDifferent shirt brands have different costsSelling a sticker v selling a tee shirtWhy selling low cost items can build trust in your 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!
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!
Want to know this episode in one quote? Hooray!
"When we start with print on demand, itâs really easy to get laser focused on one thing. Whether thatâs a specific niche, design style, or item type, itâs hard to pull away from the idea of what we want our shop and items to be. Once you start seeing buying patterns, though, youâll see your shop start to evolve.As you identify buying habits, youâll have more data and more room to grow. To do this, you donât need thousands - or even hundreds - of sales but, when you start to see patterns come to life, adding low cost and high cost items can really help with your shop growth. And when Iâm talking about shop growth? Iâm not necessarily talking about profit - Iâm talking about creating a consistent, awesome experience for your customers at different price points with different items."
--------NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: JULY 8TH TO OCTOBER 7TH
*Marked explicit for accidental swears.
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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Creating Collections in Your Print on Demand Business
How Collections Make Design Work More FunCan Collections Help with Burnout?How Can Collections Expand Creativity?How Can Collections Expand Inventory?What if the Collections Don't All Go Together?Will My Store Keep a Vibe if I Embrace a Different Design Style?
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!
Want To Know This Episode in One Quote? You Know I've Got You!
Creating collections - whether youâre literally making collections or just kind of grouping styles - is a great way to approach print on demand. First, it keeps design fresh and fun. Second, itâs easier to avoid burnout. Third, itâs an awesome way to expand your creativity.As a digital collage creator (lol) / shirt designer, I just really like making fun stuff. And if youâre here? Iâm guessing you do, too! Donât feel like you need to put yourself in a box when you hit a groove. Think of different styles as a way to grow and blend your inventory instead!
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*Marked explicit for accidental swears.
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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Should I Follow Trends in My Print on Demand Business?
Trends Are AwesomeAsk Yourself: Do You Like a Trend?The Ask Yourself: What Do You Like?Trends are Good; Style is BetterWhy is Style Better?Make the Weird Stuff
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!
Want To Know This Episode in One Quote? Wonderful!
Yâall! This topic is so close to my heart. Itâs something Iâm so passionate about with photography and something Iâve become even more passionate through selling mockups and print on demand. And that topic? Itâs this! How important is it to follow trends?If you start to listen to a lot of content about print on demand, youâll see a ton of content about trends. Thereâs absolutely value in this and itâs also a great place to start. However, if you want to build something that has more opportunity for expansion, youâll want to dig a little deeper. Itâs a little scary and a lot of vulnerable but, trust me, youâll be so much happier in the long run.
--------NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: JULY 8TH TO OCTOBER 7TH
*I definitely swear in this one.
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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Do I Really Need To Order Samples for My Print on Demand Business?
Yes! You Totally Need To Order SamplesBeing Aware of What Your Clients are Buying is ImportantA Complaint Here and There? That Should Be ExpectedMultiple Complaints About the Same Item? That's a Red FlagSample Your Products Before Diving Totally In!
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 a few points we'll it!Want To Know This Episode in One Quote? Wonderful!
"Yes. Point Blank. If you are running a print on demand business, you need to order samples."
Lol. That's the only note I had for the episode today! Also full disclosure: I recorded this in the car in the middle of a parking lot. But! It's a fun one I promise!
--------NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: JULY 8TH TO OCTOBER 7TH
*I definitely swear in this one.
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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How Can I Use Print on Demand in My Creative Business?
More About My Print on Demand BackgroundWhat Kind of Items Would You Like to See Your Work On?Focus on Your Designs + Your ArtIt's Okay if Your Designs Come in Waves!Building a Print on Demand Shop is Going to Take TimeRemember! There's No One Right Way to Do Anything
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!
I Wanted to Diversify My IncomeI Didnât Want to Stop Shooting
Want to Know This Episode in One Quote? You Know I've Always Got You!
"Often, we see print on demand recommended as a side hustle or a way to leave your desk job. What if you want something different? As a longtime photographer, I knew two things:Yes! I wanted to diversify but I also didnât want to leave my career. While Iâve never had a traditional desk job, leaving my job was never something I wanted. Instead, I wanted to supplement my income in a different way. Personally, I set out to design a few photographer shirts. Instead, I ended up with two enormous Etsy shops. And itâs been fantastic! I feel so strongly that any creative - a designer, a painter, an illustrator, a photographer, a writer - can take print on demand and use it an a way to fit into their career.
Maybe for one person thatâs creating tote bags with your paintings. Maybe for another itâs a huge shop full of items with witty phrases. For me, itâs a bunch of fun collages that spiraled into a brand new genre of photography. Remember, thereâs no one right way to do anything. And the way print on demand is set up? The sky is really the limit!"
--------NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: JULY 8TH TO OCTOBER 7TH
*I definitely swear in this one.
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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Should I Sell My Print on Demand Products on Multiple Platforms?
Diversifying Should Be The GoalNo Platform Will Sell The Same Amount of the Same ItemsPay Attention to NumbersKnow Your Payment Deposit OptionsHave Fun!
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!
Want to know this episode in one quote? I've got you!
"When youâre selling print on demand, it make sense to focus on one platform oat a time. Once you have the feel of one, though, donât be afraid to build out!I also recommend testing on one marketplace - typically a platform like Etsy - to see what gets clicks and what doesnât. While selling is the ultimate goal, all data is good data. While data is definitely impacted by things like keywords, once you get your shop up and running, youâll have repeat buyers. Sometimes, I think Iâve crushed a design and no one clicks on it. Sometimes, I do a half hearted attempt at something and it has a favorite immediately. You never know until you know!"
--------NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: JULY 8TH TO OCTOBER 7TH
*Marked explicit in case there are swears!
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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Have a question about anything? Contact me here!Support the show
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Why Do Print on Demand Shops Have So Many Listings?
One Print on Demand Store = One Piece of the Pie1000 Listings Doesn't Mean 1000 DesignsCreating Awesome Designs Takes Time + PracticeBreakdown of My Own Etsy Listings on June 9th, 2024Why It's Great to Diversify Item Types in Your StoreDon't Be Overwhelmed By Numbers
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!
Want to know this episode in one quote? I've got you!
Think of it like this: If you like designing, youâd be doing it anyway. While I donât think that every shop needs thousands of listings to be successful, I do think scaling your work is a great way to practice your design skill set, practice your listings, and even practice the way you create mockups and research keywords. You do not need to build your shop in a day and you are not a failure if it takes you years to build your shop up to what you want. This is normal! Itâs an exception to make a lot of money quickly, not the rule.
--------NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: JULY 8TH TO OCTOBER 7TH
*Marked explicit in case there are swears!
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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Have a question about anything? Contact me here!Support the show
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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
Don't Overthink ItShoot By a WindowUse Styling Items From Your HouseDon't Overcomplicate ImagesUsing Sheets as Backdrops
Here's What We're Talking About!
Want To Know This Episode in One Quote? Wonderful!
"When learning product photography, itâs best to start really simple. Use even light, simple backdrops, and donât use filters that change product colors. Upping the exposure on a photo is fine; moving the tint feature to green might make your customers unhappy. Once you know more, you can do more. But when you start? Keep those photos simple!"
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NEXT EPISODE: JULY 8th!
Season Two Air Dates: July 8th to October 7th
*Marked explicit in case there are swears! I don't think there are any on this one, though!
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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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?
Why Are Minimal Product Photographs The Most Popular?White Backgrounds = The Truest ColorColor Will Always Vary Because of Other ItemsDifferent Buyers Connect with Different PhotosSloppy Backgrounds v Intentional BackgroundsMost Important? Use Mockups You Connect With!
Here's What We're Talking About!
Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you!
"With Print on Demand, there are a lot of opinions and a lot of options. This can be really overwhelming! Remember: There is no one right way to do anything. If you are drawn to product photographs with white backgrounds, embrace that! Drawn to images that are a little more extra? Embrace that, too! Love them both? Wonderful! Use them both!"
NEXT EPISODE: JUNE 8th!
Season Two Air Dates: July 8th to October 7th
*Marked explicit in case there are swears! I don't think there are any on this one, though!
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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Unique Ways to Market Your Print on Demand Business
10 Ways to Market Your POD ShopHow More Advertising = More RecognitionMarketing Within Your Genre
Welcome to my limited series on Print on Demand! In our fifteenth (and final!) episode I discuss:Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you!
"When youâre new to business, ads can feel like a bad word. When youâre new to POD, niching down can feel like a bad word. One great thing about POD is that you donât really need to niche down completely, especially if youâre selling on a platform. However, the more niched down you are, the easier itâs going to be to market.Hereâs what I mean! If you sell floral wall pennants with cute positive affirmations, you can easily start to brainstorm your dream customer. If you sell wall pennants and pillows and candles with no repeat designs or repeat themes, it will be harder to market what youâre creating. See this as an opportunity! The more you build your shop, the more opportunities youâre going to have, both in advertising and overall growth."
NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: January 8th to March 11th, 2024 . After that? We're just playing it by ear.
*Marked explicit in case there are swears! I don't think there are any on this one, though!
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
For photography, I shoot with a Canon R6 and most of my mockup photographs are taken with the 35L or 50L. I do all of my editing in Adobe Lightroom and have since 2011! It's my jam!Support the show
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How To Spot AI Mockups When Using Mockups with Your Print on Demand Designs
Hands Look WonkyNo Models Look The SameSomething is "Off"Everything is Overly SmoothLook Closely at Each Item
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!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 this episode in one quote? I got you!
"When youâre working with mockups, know that sometimes things are going to vary. For example, the color of a sand sweatshirt is going to look different in a brightly lit photo with a white backdrop than a sand sweatshirt on a dark background lit with a flash. With AI, though, weâre not talking about differences like this. Instead, we are talking about ways to spot AI when looking for your mockups.As a mockup seller, Iâve noticed an uptick of messages where customers wanted to double check that no AI was used in my mockups. Iâve also noticed an increase in conversations where my customers have felt disappointed when they bought another sellerâs mockup only to realize later that it is completely AI generated. Here's the ways I spot 'em! "
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NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: January 8th to March 11th, 2024 . After that? We're just playing it by ear.
*Marked explicit in case there are swears! I don't think there are any on this one, though!
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!Support the show
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Mockup Photographs in Print on Demand
Don't Overthink Your MockupsSimple Sells But Trends Do, TooUsing Mockups for a Cohesive VibeHow I Use Mockups in My Print on Demand BusinessIt's Okay to Use Different Mockups for Different ThingsReal Items MatterUnderstanding Item Colors in Mockups20% Off Code for My Mockup Shop (Opal and June Mocks!)
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!Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you!
"Ask yourself: What kind of product images are you drawn to? Subdued, minimalist images? Flashy images? Images with a lot going on? Thereâs a lot of information that simple sells and, while simple does sell, personality sells, too. Which is more your vibe? Do you like bright colors? How do you want your customer to feel when they see your mockup images? What kind of mockup best reflects your design? All these things will contribute to the style of mock you want. The possibilities are really endless!!"
Want a super quick mockup tutorial? Fantastic!
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NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: January 8th to March 11th, 2024 . After that? We're just playing it by ear.
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!Support the show
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All About Reviews in Your Print on Demand Business
Most Reviews Are Amazing!Take a Deep BreathA Bad Review is Not The End of Your ShopEveryone is Going to Have Their Own BiasKnow Your PlatformKnow When You are Going to RespondHave Form ResponsesHow to Improve Customer Experience
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!
Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you!
"When you get a negative review, it can feel like a gut punch. While negative reviews can sting, know that sometimes they have nothing to do with you. Sometimes people are just having a bad day and leave a bad review. Also, sometimes people click the wrong stars and sometimes people leave a bad review when they know something is their fault or if something about the item was different than they expected, even if it was listed.
... "If you are seeing a consistent problem in your reviews, there is probably something going on. If you arenât seeing a consistent problem, there probably isnât a lot to worry about."
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NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: January 8th to March 11th, 2024 . After that? We're just playing it by ear.
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
For photography, I shoot with a Canon R6 and most of my mockup photographs are taken with the 35L or 50L. I do all of my editing in Adobe Lightroom and have since 2011! It's my jam!
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Social Media and Selling on Your Own Website for Print on Demand
Platform Selling v Your Own WebsiteDriving Your Own TrafficUsing a Blog on Your Website for SEOUsing Social Media
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!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 youâre on a platform, the traffic is there. If youâre on a website, your traffic is from you. The other big difference? You typically have more control over your website."
Thank you so much for being here! This is the LAST scheduled podcast episode for this series but I do have a few bonus episodes coming out over the next couple of weeks. You've got this!! Can't wait to see what you create!
NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: January 8th to March 11th, 2024
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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Have a question about anything? Contact me here!Support the show
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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 Iâve been involved in Print on Demand, I have seen so many negative comments that the items arenât unique. And, while there is occasionally some truth to that, I love Print on Demand because we can really just create whatever you want to create.
If youâre listening to this, that might mean that you really just want to create shirts with rainbows. It might mean you want to make shirts with minimal text that say ridiculous things like âI like salt and pepper but paprika is betterâ. Is that a shirt Iâd wear? No. Is it something I could totally see a funny cook wearing? Absolutely!
Your niche isnât just about a certain type of item or a certain occupation or interest within an interest. Your niche is about YOU. What do you like? What is fun for you to create? How can you make this work with whatever is selling on your shop?"
Your Photographer Mom: More About Niching Down!
NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: January 8th to March 11th, 2024
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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Scaling Your Designs With More Products in Your Print on Demand Business
Start With Products You LikeDifferent Products Have Different DemandDecide When You Want to Start ScalingKnow What Items Have Similar DimensionsHow to Reformat Your Designs for New ItemsRemember That There is No One Right Way To Do Anything
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:
Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you!"Remember that we cannot control our sales. We can however, control our designs, the end products we choose, and listings / product pages we put out into the world. If we donât put it out, it wonât sell.
If you donât create designs, you will not get better at designing. Personally, I donât think I will ever be a great designer and I donât think of myself as a designer - I think of myself as someone who can create really fun digital collages on Canva. They bring me so much joy and my customers so much joy, too! And thatâs incredible! For me, thatâs the goal. Of course I want to make money but I also just, like, love making people feel joy when they purchase something from me. And by offering different product types on my Print on Demand shop? Iâm able to do this!"
NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: January 8th to March 11th, 2024
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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Have a question about anything? Contact me here!Support the show
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Scaling Your Designs With More Designs in Your Print on Demand Business
Does More Designs = More Sales?How To Keep Momentum GrowingValidating a Niche Within Your Own StoreProtecting Your Work By ExpandingBuilding Out From Customer RequestsDeciding What to Keep + What to Retire
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:Wanna know this episode in one quote? I got you!
"Imagine that, one spring, you throw a few sunflower seed packets into a patch of dirt. Because nothing was planted - just thrown - only three sunflowers survive. Each sunflower is a different variety. So, that first year, thereâs just three sunflowers. You freaking love these sunflowers and, without knowing much about sunflowers, decide to save ten seeds from each these three sunflowers. Of these sunflowers seeds, ten become mature, blooming sunflowers the next year. So, at the end of that year, you save ten more and you have the same survival rate.
You started with three sunflowers thrown into a patch of dirt. The next year, you have ten sunflowers. The third year? You have thirty. And that same year? You decide you want to add in a few new sunflower varieties and, by that summer, you have a booming flower patch of 50 sunflowers. Theyâre all different kinds of sunflowers - some short, some tall, some yellow, some orange - but theyâre all sunflowers. And they all branched out because you had the idea to throw a few sunflower packets onto a patch of dirt."
NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: January 8th to March 11th, 2024
*Marked explicit in case there are swears! I don't think there are any on this one, though!
Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram
Opal and June Mocks: Use the code LISSATALKSPOD for 20% off!
And best of all? Three free mocks!
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More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.
Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!
For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.
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Have a question about anything? Contact me here!Support the show
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