Print on demand is a very convenient way to make a product without the crazy expenses associated with buying an actual product. But is print on demand still a viable business model? Let’s get into it:
Print on demand isn’t dead. In fact, it’s evolving and becoming more efficient over time. However, the reason people may think it’s dead, is the empty promises print on demand gurus give their “students”. Many gurus promise that you will make an unreal amount of money with print on demand, but in reality, it’s not that easy.
Why Will Print On Demand Not Die?
There’s a couple of reasons why print on demand will continue to be used by many entrepreneurs as a way to make money online. Let’s go over them.
Print on Demand Items Are Personalized
When it comes to regular brands like Nike, Adidas, and more, their products are more for everyone. You’ll rarely see a personalized item. When it comes to print on demand, it’s the opposite. From sports lovers, animal lovers, and bacon lovers, print on demand shops have exactly what you like.
Print On Demand Is Cost-Effective
A business model you could start with little to no money? That was pretty much unheard of before print on demand became popular. Now, you can start a business without having to put down thousands of dollars and still make a profit.
Flexibility
When you make a design on a shirt, you’re not limited to just that shirt. You could also make it a poser, mug, or whatever you think that design would sell well on. This flexibility is something that not a lot of business models offer, and it’s a great reason why print on demand will continue to grow.
Print On Demand Side Hustle
Print on demand is a side hustle, and should be treated as such. You’re most likely not going to get rich quick, and it’s going to take some dedication in order to make it work. But with the right strategies and a solid plan, you can build a successful print on demand business that will generate passive income for years to come. Here are the things you need to do in order to be successful:
Volume
Without a lot of designs, you’re not going to be successful. If you’ve created 10 designs and expect life changing income. Choose another side hustle, because in most cases, you won’t achieve that. One thing you should try to do, is not set a monetary goal, but set a design goal in terms of how many designs you have. Then after you hit that goal, then you can pay attention to your income, and adjust accordingly.
Niche
It helps you know your niche. If you’ve had a history of playing basketball, make basketball apparel, If you’re a sports fanatic, sell sports related designs. Save your self some time and only pick a niche that you’re extremely passionate about. This will help you become successful much quicker.
Output Schedule
I actually run a few blogs, along with this one, and if your posting schedule isn’t good, you’re going to struggle when it comes to sticking with your goals. One thing that helps me the most is to write it out in a journal, and then in that same journal, reflect on your days and write down what you could do better, or differently.
This will really keep you motivated to keep moving forward.
Is Print On Demand Worth It?
If you could see yourself making designs day in and day out, print on demand could definitely be worth it. When it comes to online business in general, there’s going to be a period of time where you don’t make money for a while.
Those business models include:
- YouTube
- Blogging
- Affiliate marketing
- & More
If you could see yourself doing print on demand over all of the other options, and you’re definitely interested in getting started with it, then yes, print on demand is definitely worth it.
Also, it doesn’t have to be print on demand vs all of these other options (you can actually do both), but you should start with one, until you get the hang of it. For example, if you search on YouTube, print on demand income report, you’ll see many people that do print on demand discussing their print on demand income. These videos, once the YouTuber hits the YouTube partner program milestones, could be monetized as well.
So not only could you monetize the side hustle itself, but you could create a whole side hustle based on your side hustle.
You can do the same thing with a blog. You can write articles explaining things about print on demand, and make money via ads on there as well.
In Summary
We hope this article explained in a straight to the point way, that print on demand is alive and well, and will continue to evolve over time.
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