Merch Minds Podcast
126 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 102 ratingsThe Merch Minds Podcast is hosted by Glen and Yong. The podcast is all about the Merch by Amazon business and the print on demand industry.
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Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 163: Interview With Singer and Creator Ashten White
November 08, 2021 03:26 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBThis 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, the link is below. Buy one for yourself, and let's make this shirt go viral. Titty Tee https://amzn.to/3EOz8L8 Instagram @ashtenwhite
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 162: Interview With Ryan Hogue
November 02, 2021 04:24 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBThis 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 his account. Make sure and subscribe to his channel below. https://www.youtube.com/c/RyanHoguePassiveIncome/videos https://bit.ly/P...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 161: The Return of Hustler Hacks
October 19, 2021 15:21 - 1 hour - 105 MBGlen 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 a profit. The link to his channel is below. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJ0-Bx2Vt3xGAPC8oCze2g
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 160: Discussing Trademarks With Dave Cadoff
October 04, 2021 06:59 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBAs 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 and join the Trademark Watchdogs Facebook group. The link is below. https://www.facebook.com/groups/461932877541687
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 159: Kelli Roberts Returns to the Merch Minds Podcast
September 27, 2021 02:33 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBKelli 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 discusses her strategies and what she is expecting for Q4 this year. Make sure and subscribe to her YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/c...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 158: Dean and Courtney Jayroe from TeeDuel
September 20, 2021 01:30 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBDean 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 business instead of printing shirts. If you would like to contact them, their website is listed below. https://teeduel.com/
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 157: Interview With Jeff Davidson
September 05, 2021 22:56 - 1 hour - 98 MBThis 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 one important lesson we can learn from my interview with Jeff is that we can all benefit from multiple income streams.
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 156: Interview With Hella Bella
August 28, 2021 02:45 - 1 hour - 142 MBThis 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 shares her numbers and doesn't sugarcoat anything. Make sure and subscribe to her YouTube channel and follow her journey as she becomes a Merch ...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 155: Interview With Myrna Gomez
August 21, 2021 05:03 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBThis 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 of her heritage and manages to make positive designs. Make sure and subscribe to her YouTube channel to show her support. Merch by Amazon...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 154: Getting Down and Dirty With Filthy Phil
August 16, 2021 03:08 - 1 hour - 101 MBLove 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 account. He was able to teach himself design and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. From there he never looked back and is now sitting pretty at ...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 153: Getting Inspired With Eric Patrick Thomas
July 31, 2021 06:23 - 1 hour - 112 MBI 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 down. While most people in his situation might have made excuses Eric decided to make the best of his situation and thrive. He now runs a successfu...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 152: I'm Back and My Conversation With Ken Reil
July 22, 2021 02:45 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBHello, 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 been so long that I almost forgot how to record my very own show. I promise that it will get better. In the meantime, ignore the clicking sound a...
A Tribute to My Father
August 15, 2020 03:12 - 41 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode, I talk about the hardest working man I've ever known. Rest in peace, abeoji.
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 151: Why Hasn't There Been Any New Episode of the Merch Minds Podcast
July 19, 2020 04:40 - 54 minutes - 21 MBI 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.
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 150: Interview with Nancy Badillo
June 23, 2020 17:19 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBI 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 Etsy. I know this podcast is about print-on-demand, and technically digital products are print-on-demand products. Listen to the episode, and Nan...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 149: Quarantine Episode with RJ Martinez
April 05, 2020 05:45 - 54 minutes - 21.2 MBIn 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 Postmates, which is a food and grocery delivery service. Just a couple of days ago, I started my career as a food and grocery courier. In this ep...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 148: Extra Income Opportunities with Greg Johnson
March 23, 2020 22:11 - 38 minutes - 15.1 MBThese 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 business owner who is also suffering, just like most Americans. However, over the years, he created multiple income streams for himself and have th...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 147: Zero to Hero With Joseph Gallegos
February 28, 2020 06:16 - 47 minutes - 18.4 MBI heard you loud and clear. I've read your messages and emails. You have been asking when I was going to come back, blaring into your earbuds. Well, here I am with another episode of the Merch Minds Podcast. I initially met Joseph Gallegos back in 2017. He was getting his feet wet with Merch by Amazon, and his journey has paid off. He is now making a full-time income with Merch, and there is no turning back for him. He surpassed me and is looking to grow his account further. So how did...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 146: How to Start a Podcast With Helen Kinson From Merch Money
February 04, 2020 04:32 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBThis week Helen Kinson from Merch Money and I discuss how to start a podcast. It might seem complicated, but it's actually pretty easy. You can start a podcast for free or even on a very tight budget. We discuss everything about what services we use, types of equipment, the questions we ask, and even about affiliate marketing. Anyone can do it, and Helen and I compare notes. Helen is so humble, but she is a force to reckon with as a content creator. Also, this is your final chance to sig...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 145: Announcing the Launch of Pixel Pod Studio!
January 23, 2020 05:03 - 25 minutes - 9.99 MBHappy New Year! This episode is all about my latest venture. My good friends, Manny, RJ, and I decided to start offering KDP interiors for people in the low-content publishing business. If you don't like being marketed to, I suggest that you don't listen to this episode. However, if you're interested in high-quality interiors for your low-content and no-content publishing business, please proceed. We're proud to announce the launch of Pixel Pod Studio. So what is Pixel Pod Studio? I tea...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 144: Year In Review and Goals for 2020
December 31, 2019 03:03 - 39 minutes - 15.5 MBThis is the very last Merch Minds episode of 2020. Since I started the year with a Spanish co-host, it's only fitting that I end the year with a Spanish co-host. RJ Martinez joins me to recap some of the highlights and lowlights of 2020. Thank you everyone for your support, and I'll catch up with you next year.
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 143: Interview with Juna Duncan at Detour Shirts
December 29, 2019 19:34 - 44 minutes - 17.5 MBHappy Holidays everyone! This week I speak with the very talented Juna Duncan at Detour Shirts. Juna comes to us from Salt Lake City, which is where the next Merch by Amazon Conference will be held. Juna also happens to run one of the most popular and active Instagram accounts for POD. Juna also talks about the popular style of designs that are resonating with the youth. He talks about the unique Kawaii style of design that originated in Japan. The best way to describe the Kawaii style...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 142: Discussing Licensing Agreements and DesignerCon with Ken Reil
December 12, 2019 03:00 - 58 minutes - 22.8 MBEvery episode is a special episode, but this episode is extra special. This week my father Ken Reil stops by, and we discuss licensing agreements and DesignerCon. We had the opportunity to attend DesignerCon in Anaheim a few weeks ago, and we recap our experience. Ken also drops some valuable nuggets on how to succeed on Merch by Amazon. We're very fortunate that Ken has connections with the staff at Merch by Amazon, and he's always sharing what he can with the community. Ken drops some hi...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 141: Interview with Illustrator and Designer Jay Reed
December 01, 2019 23:29 - 52 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week I talk to the talented artist and illustrator Jay Reed. Jay resides in Southern California, specifically in Orange County. He's been doing print on demand long before Merch by Amazon even existed. Jay makes a full-time living doing print-on-demand and commission work. It's obvious that he knows what makes a good design and understands how to be successful. Jay shares on how he comes up with concepts and other strategies that we can all implement. Check out Jay's work fo...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 140: Interview with Michael Webster from the Strugglepreneur Podcast
November 14, 2019 04:56 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBMichael Webster represents the struggle. He is your average guy with big goals. Like most of us, he's seeking financial freedom. He wants his wife to be able to retire and be able to support his five children. How can you not support him? For Michael, it's not about him but more about his family. He talks about his journey into POD and as always he gives my audience a little surprise on how he makes money with local sales. Make sure and support Michael and his podcast, the Strugglepreneu...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 139: Interview with Duy Truong from Portland Squad
November 07, 2019 02:06 - 43 minutes - 16.9 MBDuy Truong from Portland is starting a new venture with POD. He originally started Merch by Amazon back in early 2017. He's now starting a new journey into building his own brand and selling on his own platform. Duy started Portland Squad to pay homage to the city he absolutely loves. Being born and raised in Portland he hopes the city can help with his new business venture. Portland Squad is a brand that all of us can relate to because he's building his business from the ground up. Follow...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 138: We're Back After a Two Month Hiatus
October 28, 2019 21:15 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBIt seems like it's been forever but finally, Glen and Yong are back. It's been two months since the last episode and we heard your voices. It's time to listen in and see what we have been up to. Make sure to listen to the very end to hear a special announcement.
Merch Minds Podcast Update
October 04, 2019 18:59 - 2 minutes - 5.77 MBHi everyone! It's Yong here. I hope everyone is doing well. I sincerely apologize for the lack of content. This is just a quick update on why we have been absent but we promise to be back soon.
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 137: Take the 30-Day Etsy Challenge With Matt and RJ
September 16, 2019 21:32 - 54 minutes - 21.3 MBMerch is dead! That's why, for the past several weeks, I put my efforts back into rebuilding my Etsy store. And it's paid because in less than two months I'm already at $600 in sales with just a little over 400 products live. This week Matt and RJ are back on the show. They are back to talk about their new 30-Day Etsy Challenge, which will motivate you to build your Etsy store. Joining them in the challenge is Dionne Baker and Jay De Souza, who are successful Etsy business owners. There ...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 136: Interview with Greg Johnson
August 28, 2019 15:42 - 54 minutes - 101 MBGreg Johnson is a successful entrepreneur. He's married and has six beautiful kids that he supports and raises. With that said, it was a matter of time before we got him on the show. I'm not going to lie. I had a whole list of questions to ask in regards to Local Merch because that was something we both experimented with back when it was still new. However, the conversation completely took a left turn, and a whole new topic came up. As entrepreneurs sometimes we need to be innovative and...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 135: Interview with Illustrator Drew Pocza
August 22, 2019 03:04 - 55 minutes - 104 MBThis week we talk to the very talented Drew Pocza. We had the privilege of meeting Drew back in September 2018 at the Merch by Amazon Conference in Seattle. His journey on Merch is young, but his skills speak years of experience. Merch by Amazon is no longer what it used to be. It has evolved a lot since the platform was launched back in 2015. The advice I gave Drew was to keep at it. No matter how frustrating the platform, the best thing he can do is not to quit and keep uploading quality...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 134: Interview with Teresa Rose with Pin Traffic Power
August 15, 2019 02:49 - 49 minutes - 91.7 MBTeresa Rose from Pin Traffic Power stops by to talk with the boys again. If you're suffering from slow summer sales, this could be the perfect episode for you. Teresa has tested and refined the art of leveraging Pinterest to drive traffic to blogs and listings. I said this many times, and some of you might disagree, but I feel Merch by Amazon is dead. There are just too many people on the platform, which cause niches to be saturated. Even running AMS ads to my products, I get no conversion...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 133: Interview with Houman and Rosie from Living List Journey
August 08, 2019 02:48 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBWe have an awesome episode this week. Houman and Rosie from Living List Journey talk to Yong in a very rare interview. Both of them normally don't like the exposure but was gracious enough and sit with Yong in a fun interview. Houman, who is from the Bay Area decided to travel the world after building a successful Etsy store. With Merch by Amazon being too competitive these days he decided to try the Etsy marketplace and it paid off big time. With the success of his shop, he's now able to ...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 132: Catching up After a Two Week Break
July 31, 2019 01:12 - 38 minutes - 72.1 MBAfter a two week break, both Glen and Yong are back with another Merch Minds episode. Glen had been traveling attending conferences, and Yong's day job had been pretty demanding. They are finally back to catch up and talk print-on-demand. A lot has happened since the last episode. Yong had relaunched his Etsy store by deleting and relisting everything from scratch. This destroyed his algorithm, and he was hardly getting any traffic. After a couple of weeks, he's finally starting to get sal...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 131: What We Learned Being on Merch by Amazon for Three Years
July 10, 2019 00:06 - 47 minutes - 87.4 MBThis week we go back to the basics. No guests. Instead, we talk about what we learned in the three years of doing Merch by Amazon. A lot has changed since the launch of Merch by Amazon. Yong keeps plugging away and continues to work on his account. Glen has taken a hiatus from working on his account because of the constant changes implemented by Amazon. How about you? What have you learned during the last 2-3 years being on Merch by Amazon. Are you rolling with the punches and complying ...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 130: Interview With Amy Nicholas
June 26, 2019 19:45 - 45 minutes - 36 MBAmy Nicholas stops by to talk to the boys this week. In the last few years, Amy has made a career in the digital market space. She started with Kindle and then made the transition into apparel sales. Amy talks about everything from how she left her corporate job to becoming her own boss. She talks about the struggles of hiring a VA. She’s also very big on mindset and talks about some of the people that she follows. Amy is a good example of how to succeed by diversifying the marketplace. ...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 129: Interview With Danielle Podeszek from POD Design Shop
June 19, 2019 16:26 - 40 minutes - 74.3 MBThis week let's go back to the basics. The foundation of the Merch Minds podcast is based on graphic design. This week the boys talk to a talented designer in Danielle Podeszek. Danielle is a graphic designer who started her print-on-demand career on Zazzle. She then moved on to Merch by Amazon and has done relatively good for herself. Her experience as a corporate designer has given her the freedom to explore opportunities outside of a day job. Danielle's approach to design is straightf...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 128: Interview With Dionne Baker and Jay De Souza
June 13, 2019 15:20 - 57 minutes - 107 MBMany people say Canadians are some of the nicest people on earth. This week the boys put that theory to test by interviewing Dionne Baker and Jay DeSouza. They are business partners and successful Etsy shop owners. Dionne comes from a marketing background, and Jay is a graphic designer by trade. Together they were able to build profitable Etsy and Shopify stores. They talk everything on the show from how they got into business to the importance of marketing. When it comes to Etsy, I'm su...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 127: Interview With Johnathan Grzybowski and the Introduction of Penji 3.0
June 04, 2019 00:02 - 52 minutes - 97.7 MBThere was no show last week because it was Memorial Day weekend. This week the boys are back, and they interview Johnathan Grzybowski from Penji. Johnathan stopped by and announced the new and improved Penji 3.0. Penji is a full design agency that delivers Merch designs and just about anything else you can think of. Other Merch agencies are just that. They just deliver Merch designs. With Penji you can scale your Merch account, KDP, Local Merch and just about any other business you want to...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 126: Interview With Christina Romero
May 22, 2019 14:25 - 38 minutes - 70.6 MBYou may or may not have heard of this week's guest, Christina Romero. She is quiet and in the shadows. Don't let that fool you though because she is putting up significant numbers with print-on-demand. Christina talks about how she is experimenting with other POD platforms besides Merch by Amazon. She's been in the game since 2015 when she first opened her Zazzle account. From there she expanded her business including Etsy where she now has her wife involved with the POD business. Christ...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 125: Interview With Helen Kinson From Merch Money
May 16, 2019 00:23 - 49 minutes - 92.4 MBHelen Kinson from the Merch Money show was gracious enough to make an appearance on this week's episode. Like many of us, Helen started her online entrepreneur journey selling on eBay and Fulfillment by Amazon. She's now finding success on Merch by Amazon and marking her place in the community as a leader and influencer. Helen is one of the nicest and sweetest members of the Merch community. She is drama free and enjoys helping other members of the community. Make sure and check out your Y...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 124: Interview With Tyler Dooley
May 01, 2019 00:17 - 56 minutes - 105 MBIn this week's episode, the boys interview Tyler Dooley who is an up-and-comer in the POD community. He attended the private mastermind event that was held in Orange County back in March. He met Yong there for the first time and it was a match made in heaven. Like most of us, Tyler's Merch numbers have tanked. However, he has been diligently working on Etsy and now has five stores. With a system in place and leveraging his VA's, Tyler is expected to open his sixth store by the end of the y...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 123: Conversation With Matt Sheeran About Amazon Advertising
April 24, 2019 04:12 - 46 minutes - 86.6 MBAmazon Merch sales are hard to come by these days. We're told to drive traffic to our products to see results. Matt Sheeran stops by this week to talk to the boys about Amazon Advertising. While some of us might be runnings ads to our products we're still not seeing results. Matt talks about how running ads isn't just about conversions. Sometimes the data and analytics are what we need to make our listings better. If you're thinking about running ads then this is the perfect episode to l...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 122: Interview with Zach Knickerbocker
April 17, 2019 14:15 - 47 minutes - 87.7 MBThis week the man with the most well-known name in New York City stops by the Merch Minds Podcast. Zach Knickerbocker started his Merch journey just a year and a half ago and he's already making on average $5k per month. Zach is obviously making moves and stamping his name in the community. Some argue that he might have a slight edge over others because he actually works for Amazon. But Zach's day job has nothing to do with Merch. He told the boys that he has no direct connection with the ...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 121: Interview with Reyes the Entrepreneur
April 10, 2019 15:54 - 50 minutes - 94.3 MBYou may or may not heard of Reyes the Entrepreneur. He is a hard working individual based in Fresno, CA. The guy has worked his ass off to the point now where he is a public figure making good money. In this week's episode, Reyes talks about how he went from being homeless to now having multiple income streams. There are no smoke and mirrors when it comes to Reyes. He documented everything on his YouTube channel on how he went from being broke to now being a successful public figure. Rey...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 120: Talking Book Bolt with Neil Lassen
April 02, 2019 02:12 - 47 minutes - 88.5 MBNeil Lassen needs no introduction in the Merch community. As the founder of Merch Informer, he has provided more value to the community than most people. He's back on the Merch Minds Podcast to introduce us to Book Bolt. What is Book Bolt? Book Bolt is the most comprehensive software to help you through every step of the no content book process. You can perform market research to help you discover profitable niches. It also comes with a cover design maker and a batch uploader. Neil promi...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 119: Interview with Zac Folk with Nymbl
March 26, 2019 03:43 - 56 minutes - 104 MBMerch by Amazon is getting harder and harder. For the past few weeks, the boys were talking about how we all need to explore other platforms. This is why this particular episode is very important. Zac Folk is the Founder and CEO of Nymbl. Chances are you never heard of Nymbl. Nymbl is a new platform but very innovative. Nymbl is like Squarespace, Printful, and Shopify all in one box. On Nymbl, you can literally have an e-commerce site up and running in less than 30-minutes. The beauty of...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 118: Interview with Nick Eden from the 45/54 Podcast
March 20, 2019 16:48 - 51 minutes - 94.2 MBNick Eden from the 45/54 podcast stops by and chats with Glen and Yong. Nick talks about how he got started with Merch by Amazon. He also talks about how he took all his skills he learned outside of POD and applied it to Merch. As mentioned previously Nick is the host of the 45/54 podcast. While there are tons of content out there about Merch by Amazon his podcast is more catered to the individual just getting started on the platform. He has been on a hiatus from the show but he promises m...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 117: Interview with Mr. Mitch Fairchild from Student Like a Boss
March 13, 2019 21:19 - 41 minutes - 76.9 MBThis is the best feel-good episode ever of the Merch Minds Podcast. This week the boys talk to Mitch Fairfield from Texas. Unlike most of us who are in the business of POD for ourselves, Mitch is teaching special needs students the skills to be a designer. Glen and Yong originally met Mitch back in 2017 at the Denver seminar. Mitch drove all the way from Austin, Texas to attend the seminar and afterward drove back home immediately. Excited about what he learned he went back home and launch...
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 116: Is KDP a Profitable and Sustainable Business
February 26, 2019 01:38 - 46 minutes - 86 MBWith so many people on the KDP bandwagon, Glen and Yong discuss if it's a sustainable business. While journal publishing is considered print-on-demand it is different compared to Merch. The main difference is the products are not removed due to no sales because each journal is assigned an ISBN number. The boys break down on what they think about the KDP business model. Obviously, people are making good money on KDP such as their good friend Kelli Publish. They believe as long as you focus ...