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Send us Fan Mail What if Print on Demand Makes Me Nervous? Have you been thinking about starting your own print on demand shop but keep talking yourself out of it? I get it! Starting anything new is scary and, when you start something, you don’t start as the best. And that’s okay! I’m so excited to share my thoughts with y’all about why being nervous is normal and how to gain confidence while you grow in your business.  Here’s a few things we’ll be chatting about! Nerves are NormalSucking at Something is Actually Really Great!Building Things Brick by Brick Leads to More SuccessThere is No ShortcutHow to Not Get Discouraged by Other Success StoriesWhy It’s Important to Keep Moving, Even When it Feels HardWant to know this episode in one quote? I’ve got you! Running your own shop is so exciting… and also a little intimidating. Y’know what’s also very exciting and super intimidating? Putting your designs out for the world to see!  It is normal to be nervous to put your work out into the world. In fact, I think it’s to be expected. Know that, first off, no one person has every answer to everything. Second, there is no one right way to do literally anything. What works for one person won’t necessarily work for the next so, as you build out your design style and build out your shop, know that it’s so important to make decisions that feel right to you. Follow your gut! I’m not saying that your gut is right every time but I am saying that following your gut - specifically with design choices - will pay off over time. It may make you have a slower start but, the more you figure out what you want to make and how you want to put it out into the world, the more solid your design - and business! - foundation will become.  -------- SEASON THREE OF LISSA TALKS POD WILL HAVE 15 EPISODES! *Marked explicit for accidental swears. Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram And best of all? Three free mocks! -------- 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 + fo Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Hey! Welcome to Season Three of Lissa Talks Print on Demand!  Today, I’m doing a quick recap of how I stumbled into print on demand, when things started clicking for me, and how I feel about it now. Pull up your fave design software and a big cup of coffee because, today, I’m answering the question: How Do I Feel About Print on Demand Four Years In? Here’s a few things we’ll be chatting about! A Quick Overview of my Print on Demand StoryMy Goals for My Print on DemandReminder: This is NOT a Get Rick Quick Scheme What I Would Do Differently if I Started TodayHow I Approach Sales PlatformsWhat It’s Like to Have Repeat CustomersLetting Go of Overwhelm  Want to know this episode in one quote? I've got you! Running a real, dyed in the wool (is that a phrase?) print on demand business is going to take time. That’s great! The best thing about print on demand is that the possibilities for it are literally endless - you can start with one idea and move to another, then to another. But the original idea? It’s still there and, eventually, you can circle back to it. Personally, I have a long running list of ideas and certain design categories that I like to catch up with regularly and seeing that design pool get bigger and bigger is the most amazing feeling.  -------- SEASON THREE OF LISSA TALKS POD WILL HAVE 15 EPISODES! *Marked explicit for accidental swears. Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram And best of all? Three free mocks! -------- 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.  -------- Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 TimeNot Every Business is the SameThere is Value in Every Creative VenturesOne Idea Leads to Many OthersSuccess isn't Just About Numbers Want to know this episode in a quick summary? You know I've always got you! Real Talk: Running an online shop is not a set it and forget it business model. Though parts of it can be self sustaining - ie your products can sync automatically with your print partner or organic SEO can benefit a shop more + more over time - it’s important to keep your shop current and active, no matter where you are selling. Know that, if there was a tried and true way to make a lot of money, a lot of people would do that task. There are people who do start print on demand businesses and hit the ground running. There are authors that write one book and can live off it the rest of their loves. There are, I assume, musicians from the 1900s who are able to live off one hit wonders. Most people do not have this experience. I don’t meant this in a negative way - I mean it in that, if your growth is slow, that is totally normal. Your business - whether it’s a side business or full-time business - is going to evolve and change over time and that includes growth.  That’s amazing! -------- SEASON TWO OF LISSA TALKS POD WILL HAVE 15 EPISODES! *Marked explicit for accidental swears. Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram And best of all? Three free mocks! -------- 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.  ---- Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 shirts, too? Here's a few topics we are chatting about! Shirts Are a Great Way to Start!Find an Item You Love Designing For as a TesterDissecting Sales Patterns (if never stops, lol)Shirts are FUN! Want to know this episode in a quick summary? You know I've always got you! Tee Shirts are a fantastic way to start with print on demand. Everyone loves a t-shirt! They can be silly, ridiculous, beautiful, funny, and just really creative. We can celebrate things we love with shirts and that is honestly so valuable when you’re starting a business, even if you’re inherently a graphic tee shirt lover.  -------- SEASON TWO OF LISSA TALKS POD WILL HAVE 15 EPISODES! *Marked explicit for accidental swears. Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram And best of all? Three free mocks! -------- 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.  -------- Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 Benefit Our Print on Demand Catalogs?Does This Mean Every Item Has to be Unique?How Can You Zig and Zag?Note: We touch on this topic in my interview with Lizzie Smiley on the How to Sell Your Stuff Podcast! Want to know this episode in a quick summary? You know I've always got you! When we’re starting our Print on Demand businesses and learning to design, it’s great to look at trends and see what’s working. I think this is so essential in learning to see what other people are creating and it’s something we see in all facets of business and art. Young painters often recreate work from master painters to learn. The key to this? These recreations are creative exercises, not the end goal of what will be sold. Personally, I think the worst thing I see about Print on Demand - and selling on most platforms in general - is to follow trends. I’ll say it a million times: I love a trend. Give me a disco ball, give me bows, give me glitter, give me funny and chaotic animal puns. I love them! And I love incorporating trends into my work. But, as someone who’s worked in a creative field for so long, I have to say this: Sometimes you need to zig when everyone else zags. -------- SEASON TWO OF LISSA TALKS POD WILL HAVE 15 EPISODES! *Marked explicit for accidental swears. Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram And best of all? Three free mocks! -------- 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 Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 MessagesYour Policies are Your PoliciesUsing Email (or Message!) TemplatesThere's Not a One Size Fits AllUse Your Brain Power Wisely Here's a link to the sample messages I mentioned in the podcast!  Want to know this episode in a quick summary? You know I've always got you! When you start a print on demand (or any!) business, customer messages can be kind of scary. I’ll be totally honest: if you are selling at any volume, an awkward customer message will happen, just like a negative review will happen. This is totally normal and something all business owners deal with. And as you get used to answering customer messages? It gets so much easier! -------- SEASON TWO OF LISSA TALKS POD WILL HAVE 15 EPISODES! *Marked explicit for accidental swears. Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram And best of all? Three free mocks! -------- 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.  -------- Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 HomeBuilding a Website Can Take a Lot of Brain PowerCopying Listings is THE BEST!You'll Need to Drive Traffic to Your Website  Here's a link to the tote bag listing I mentioned! I use the Swatch King app to create tie my listings together. Want to know this episode in a quick summary? You know I've always got you! When building your Print on Demand website, it's important to start building out once you know you have designs that sell. Your website is your brand's home and, because building a website can take a lot of brain power, it's best to start building your website once your designs and brand aesthetic have become second nature in your work flow. Most importantly? Building a website is so satisfying! P.S. My microphone is a little wonky in this one! -------- SEASON TWO OF LISSA TALKS POD WILL HAVE 15 EPISODES! *Marked explicit for accidental swears. Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram And best of all? Three free mocks! -------- 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.  -------- Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 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!  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 you’re selling on, you need to learn what you like to design and, most importantly, you need to learn how to design. And when that’s 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 you’re creating. Absolutely not! I think it means the exact opposite: Get started! Because your designs? They’re 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, that’s 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 doesn’t 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." -------- NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY: JULY 8TH TO OCTOBER 7TH *Marked explicit for accidental swears. Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram And best of all? Three free mocks! -------- 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 sing Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 25thJuly 25thAugust 29th 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! -------- 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.  -------- Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 + identifying your ideal customer. Here's a few things we'll be chatting about! 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  Want to know this episode in one quote? I've got you! "Once you’ve started learning the ins and out of designing, when your first sales have been made, you’ve added low cost and high cost items to your store, and you can spot a trend happening in your sales, it’s time to ask yourself: who’s my ideal customer? ... When we boil down the idea of an ideal customer, it really comes down to this: it’s easier to build your designs, items, and vibe if you have a specific type of person you’re creating items for."  -------- 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! -------- 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.  -------- Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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! 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 Want to know this episode in one quote? Hooray! "When we start with print on demand, it’s really easy to get laser focused on one thing. Whether that’s a specific niche, design style, or item type, it’s hard to pull away from the idea of what we want our shop and items to be. Once you start seeing buying patterns, though, you’ll see your shop start to evolve.  As you identify buying habits, you’ll have more data and more room to grow. To do this, you don’t 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 I’m talking about shop growth? I’m not necessarily talking about profit - I’m 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! -------- 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 Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 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? Want To Know This Episode in One Quote? You Know I've Got You! Creating collections - whether you’re 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, it’s easier to avoid burnout. Third, it’s an awesome way to expand your creativity. As a digital collage creator (lol) / shirt designer, I just really like making fun stuff. And if you’re here? I’m guessing you do, too! Don’t 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!  -------- 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! -------- 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.  -------- Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 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 Want To Know This Episode in One Quote? Wonderful! Y’all! This topic is so close to my heart. It’s something I’m so passionate about with photography and something I’ve become even more passionate through selling mockups and print on demand. And that topic? It’s this! How important is it to follow trends? If you start to listen to a lot of content about print on demand, you’ll see a ton of content about trends. There’s absolutely value in this and it’s also a great place to start. However, if you want to build something that has more opportunity for expansion, you’ll want to dig a little deeper. It’s a little scary and a lot of vulnerable but, trust me, you’ll 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! -------- 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.  -------- Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 a few points we'll it! 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!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! -------- 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.  -------- Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 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 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: I Wanted to Diversify My IncomeI Didn’t Want to Stop Shooting Yes! I wanted to diversify but I also didn’t want to leave my career. While I’ve 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 it’s 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 that’s creating tote bags with your paintings. Maybe for another it’s a huge shop full of items with witty phrases. For me, it’s a bunch of fun collages that spiraled into a brand new genre of photography. Remember, there’s 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! -------- 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. Thank you so much for hanging with me today! Looking to support the show? Head on over to my colorful mockup shop, Opal and June Mocks. There, you'll find fun model mockups, styled flat lay photos, and so much more. If you are looking for mockups that'll make your items pop, I've got something perfect for you! Go grab your new fave mockup today! Support the show