Michael Essany of MerchMomentum.com wrote a thought-provoking article about the FUTURE of Merch By Amazon. I loved everything about it, and have always wondered if anyone else felt the way I did. Glad to know I'm not alone. In this episode I share my thoughts on the future of MBA and work does/doesn't work today.…

This week I had the opportunity to talk to the lovely and talented Ashten White. She is a singer who recently got into Merch by Amazon. She shares her journey into POD and how she is trying to scale her account. She talks about how she designed a shirt for herself and was then approached by her friends to make them one. If you want to see her shirt…

This week I got a chance to talk with Ryan Hogue. Ryan has a very successful YouTube channel where he has been documenting his POD journey. Regardless of whether you like him or not, he's been making an impact in the POD community. Ryan talks a lot about his automation process. While he's a one-person operation, he does have tools to help him scale…

Glen Zubia makes his return to the Merch Minds Podcast. After answering why Glen stopped doing Merch by Amazon to a few listeners, I invited him back on the show. Glen and I had a blast catching up and talking POD. Make sure and subscribe to his channel if you're looking for other ways to make money. Glen has made a career of reselling sneakers for…

Amazon is making big changes. They are ranking more sponsored ads in the results and boosting the rankings of their larger partners like Disney. Here's my take on the latest changes and the one regret I have about how I've used the program so far.

As a small business owner and being involved POD, this will be the most important episode. Dave Cadoff joins me this week to discuss trademarks. If you don't take trademarks seriously, it can get you banned from Amazon and other platforms. Dave shares a lot of information, so please pay close attention. If you want to get involved, then make sure a…

Kelli Roberts, a long time friend of the Merch Minds Podcast, returns to catch us up in her POD journey. Kelli is no longer publishing low-content and no-content books on KDP. As many of you know, Kelli was my mentor when it came to KDP Publishing. Kelli discusses why she is no longer publishing on KDP and primarily focused on Merch by Amazon. She …

Dean and Courtney Jayroe return and talk about their own printing business. They were initially on the show back in 2018 on episode 108. A lot has changed for them since they were originally on the show. They have scaled their business and purchased a second DTG printer. They also have employees now, so they could focus more on running their busine…

This week I talk to Jeff Davidson from San Diego, CA. Like many of us, Jeff started his side hustle career in reselling and then got into print-on-demand. Jeff is on various platforms such as Merch by Amazon, eBay, and Etsy. Jeff also does a lot of woodwork where he creates custom pieces for his customers. He also does vinyl and 3-D printing. The o…

This week I had Hella Bella on the show, and we had a long conversation about anything and everything. At the age of 26, she has accomplished more than people her age. She's an entrepreneur, homeowner and has a popular YouTube channel. Bella documents her journey on Merch by Amazon and is very transparent about her journey. Like myself, she openly …

This week I talk with Myrna Gomez. Myrna is a great ambassador for Merch by Amazon in the Hispanic community. She runs a very successful Facebook group and has a YouTube channel for Spanish speakers interested in print on demand. We talk about how she leverages her culture to make designs for the Hispanic community. Myrna understands the importance…

Love him or hate him, Filthy Phil is making more money than most of us on Merch by Amazon. Having been on Amazon for four years at the time of recording this episode he's now making an average of $15k per month. That's more than what most of us make at our day jobs. Filthy Phil shares his story on how he got started and how he was able to scale his…

I was introduced to Eric Patrick Thomas last year. Unfortunately, we never recorded his episode due to COVID-19 and the issues I was dealing with in my personal life. Today I had the privilege of talking to Eric and this might be the most inspirational episode to date. In 1997, Eric suffered a spinal cord injury that paralyzed him from the neck dow…

Hello, all you cool cats and kittens! What a year it has been since my very last episode. A lot has happened since then, and there have been some significant changes on Merch. So I invited my good friend Ken Reil to come and talk Merch with me on my return episode. I apologize in advance for the quality of the audio. I'll be honest with you. It's b…

In this episode, I will be comparing my upload to earning ratio with someone who has 8 times the amount of products uploaded. The results may surprise you. The bottom line is this. You cannot put much stock into how much someone makes with X amount of uploads unless they show you EVERYTHING about their designs and sales. To enroll in a course go to…

When you've been earning online for as long as I have, the patterns start to look very familiar. A free, money-making program like Merch By Amazon (MBA) gets hot quickly, and everyone flocks to it. After a few years, people begin complaining it "no longer works" or "it's too saturated." I told you this would happen, and to just hang in there becaus…

It's not just keywords and saturation that's plaguing you with print on demand. Let's get real and discuss other unspoken factors that's hindering your success. To enroll in a course go to http://www.passiveshirtprofits.com/courses

Now that RedBubble has finally admitted that the mass suspensions were a glitch, I'm weighing in on the careless way they handled the situation, and how I feel about it. Everything I address is all opinion-based, so please keep that in mind. Looking to enroll in a course? Go to... http://www.passiveshirtprofits.com/courses…

Do you know what happens when you teach people how to make money online? It opens the door for spammers and people who find loopholes in "the system." So what does that mean? Am I going to stop teaching? Should you avoid print on demand in 2021 and beyond? Nope...and nope again! You just have to take long-term approaches and utilize strategies that…

If you are new to print on demand, no doubt you've felt intimidated -- especially if you don't come from a design background or formal training. It's very easy to fall into the trap of assuming you need to be a skilled artist to make any worthwhile money. This could not be further from the truth. In fact, I know several trained artists who struggle…

One gripe I've always had about Merch By Amazon is they don't do a good job of highlighting the products our designs are available on. Well, that is about to change, and I am loving the update! To enroll in a course and learn quickly, go to http://www.passiveshirtprofits.com/courses

I've noticed a lot of new sellers who struggle to get any sales often believe it's because of their tags and keywords. Yes, this is part of it, but the tags end up being ineffective for reasons you don't even realize. In this episode, find out what a lot of people do wrong with their tags, and how to make them work better for you. Enroll in my cour…

If you want to profit with print on demand (especially without paying for advertising), you have to play the long game. Selling stickers can be a VERY big part of the long game if you understand how the RedBubble algorithm works. In this episode I share why you should be happy about ANY sale, even if it's a sticker. In many cases, it's a like a gat…

In this episode, I talk about the hardest working man I've ever known. Rest in peace, abeoji.

I read your emails and messages, and in this episode, I talk about why I haven't been putting out much content. I am going through some changes in my personal life, which I reveal in this episode. Listen to this episode, and you will understand why there hasn't been much content from me.

The 2016 election generated TONS of income for Merch By Amazon participants. Due to the rocky political climate in the U.S., I predict there will be ample opportunities for you to earn, in spite of our unstable economy. You can use the public's anger, passion and frustration to your advantage this year. In this episode I share what I did wrong in 2…

In this episode I share what happened with my brand that allowed me to pull in 5 figures in June. I'll also share a short story of why you should never give up, and how to know if you're on the right track or not. I also react to a comment from a designer who doesn't understand why his talent is not netted him the earnings he desires.…

I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. I am still under quarantine and going through some changes in my personal life. Everything is fine, and I'm making some changes which I will explain in the near future. In this episode, I interview Nancy Badillo. She has a popular YouTube channel and makes a full-time living selling digital products on E…

In this episode I share a quick way you can use your art for good and I have a personal story to share that illustrates why there is still work to be done in terms of equality and the law.

RedBubble sales and stock are on the rise. They actually benefited from malls being closed as more people flocked online to buy gifts and home decor. One of my accounts definitely saw an increase in April, and it was something I was NOT expecting given the downturn. In this episode I'm sharing more tips on what I've learned from uploading to RedBub…

One of the best decisions I made in late 2017 and early 2018 is to start creating more niche shops -- where all the designs cater to a more specific audience. My stats show on every POD site that I upload to that the niche shops outperform the multi-topic shops. Listen as I share some details about two of my RedBubble accounts for the month of Apri…

In the last episode, my good friend Greg Johnson and I talked about the importance of having different income streams. We're literally in a recession, and a lot of people are out of jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, don't let that stop you from providing for your family. I wanted to hold myself accountable and decided to sign up for P…

We're gonna get through this PSP!! In this episode I'm sharing some short term strategies you can use during the pandemic as demand for some niches slow. What should you do if you haven't found niches that you can consistently sell in? I'll also be diving into why being early on trends is SUPER important on RedBubble. It has to do with their algori…

These are uncertain and confusing times since the COVID-19 virus became a global pandemic. We went from a stable economy to be in a recession overnight. With a few states being under the place in shelter order, many businesses are closes, and more states will follow. In this episode, I invited Greg Johnson back to the podcast. He is a small busines…