The Print on Demand Podcast

The Print on Demand Podcast


Latest Episodes

Q2 & Q3 Recap, New POD Graphics Bundle Product – Ep.16
October 01, 2019

In this episode, I revisit 2019 Q2 & Q3 results, as well as give you some insight into two merch plugins I use daily. Introducing... $5 Files – Five Buck Files. Graphic assets created by me, Alf Brand. You won't find these anywhere else – they're f...

Bring Your Kids To Work Day, Q1 Merch Results & New Amazon Uploader – Ep.15
April 25, 2019

In this episode, I have some help from some special guests... My Daughters, who are joining me on this April 25th National Bring Your Kids to Work Day. See what they have to say about Dad and Merch as they help me go over the 2019 Q1 results,

Where Was Alf? Plus: Swatting Copycats | Ep.14
January 17, 2019

After a Merch hiatus for some big life changes I'm back to give the lowdown on where I've been, as well as a recap on how my 2018 Q4 sales panned out. I also discuss a major copycat issue I had with best my selling design and, after some work,

Interview with Jacob Topping, Author of Merch and the World of Print On Demand | Ep.13
March 21, 2018

Interview with Jacob Topping, Author of Merch and the World of Print On Demand. We discuss Jacob's journey in Merch and writing the 365-page book that covers everything from getting started with print on demand, to marketing,

The Final 2017 Tally, Copycat Cleanup, Merch Goals for the Year Ahead | Ep.12
February 01, 2018

In this episode, I review the 2017 results – my first year in Merch. Discuss a peculiarly timed copyright takedown that happened the first week in January, and how I dealt with a P4P copycat I found ripping off one of my designs.

Q4 Results So Far, the Future of Amazon Royalties, 12 Tools of Merchmas | Ep.11
December 19, 2017

Q4 results to date – what I've been doing to keep my sales on the uptrend during this time of listing throttling, all-out suppression, and the freeze of all Merch by Amazon accounts on December 5th. I also touch on some success I've had selling on Redb...

Halloween, Oct. Results, Q4 Game Plan: Evergreens, Branding, Redbubble & Local Merch | Ep.10
November 08, 2017

In this episode, I review the results of October, my best month ever. What worked, what didn't, how reporting shed some light on the Halloween niche worries I was having and the recent end of month sales drought.

Q4 Kickoff, Thoughts on Designing for Holiday Niches, Diversifying Your POD Business | Ep. 9
October 19, 2017

Q4 is getting off to a great start! I share my results, details on a content policy violation, some thoughts around holiday niches in general, and What I am doing in lieu of tiering up anytime soon. I discuss the latest Merch news and what it means for...

Sales Update, New Pricing Strategy, Merch Hoodie News, Project Transparency | Ep. 8
October 04, 2017

Show Notes In this episode, I give a rundown on my September numbers, sales, royalties, etc. I talk about a new pricing strategy I put in place for new and slow-selling designs and where I am starting to see some early results.

Sales Update, Using Obscene Language on Merch, The POD List | Ep. 7
September 22, 2017

In this episode, I give a quick update on my mid-month Merch progress in regards to sales and niches. I discovered on some "Blue" content on a best-selling merch shirt that set me off on deeper research into how people are using curse words in their me...