E220: In House vs Outsourced Production for Print On Demand + Another Free Tool

Welcome back to the Print On Demand Cast!in this week's episode, I take a deep dive into the pros and cons of in-house versus outsourced production. From quality control to scalability, each method presents its own set of challenges and opportunities. Whether it's analyzing the cost structure of a large coffee mug order or the logistics of efficient shipping, I provide insights into optimizing operations and maximizing profits. With practical examples and real-world scenarios, I hope to arm you with the knowledge to make strategic decisions for your print-on-demand business.At the end of the episode, I share a link to a google sheet I created that can help you figure out your profit margins for in-house and outsourced production. You can grab that for yourself at https://printondemandcast.com/production-comparison-sheet.Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, I share two updates from Printful that I thought we're pretty cool. The first is a new product - custom jacquard knitting, a technique that transforms yarn into intricate patterns within the fabric itself. This innovation could elevate your print-on-demand offerings to new heights, or at least new profits! Secondly, I share a limited time discount Printful is offering to their Printful Growth subscribers from Nov 1 - Dec 15. I spend a lot of time talking about the embroidered trucker hat you can get shipped to your customer for under $15, but there are a few other popular products on the list.One last thing, if you want the full experience of this episode, you really should consider watching it on YouTube since I share my screen a lot.Enjoy the show!https://printondemandcast.comhttps://printondemandcast.com/shophttps://printondemandcast.com/facebookhttps://printondemandcast.com/youtubehttps://printondemandcast.com/instagramhttps://printondemandcast.com/tiktok⁠⁠Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!⁠⁠⁠https://printondemandcast.com/VIPOther links:https://printondemandcast.com/listing-trackerhttps://www.printful.com/knittinghttps://www.printful.com/member-salehttps://printondemandcast.com/printfulhttps://printondemandcast.com/creativefabricahttps://printondemandcast.com/prodEveryday AI: Your daily guide to grown with Generative AICan't keep up with AI? We've got you. Everyday AI helps you keep up and get ahead.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyIf you're looking for some help with your POD business, sign up for a POD Success Discovery Call and we can see if we're a good fit to work together.

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We make shows to help you make sales. The Print on Demand Cast equips you with tools to build and boost your custom merchandise ecommerce store. From essential strategies for launching and managing a profitable print-on-demand business to insider tips on designing artwork, product selection, using POD platforms like Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, and even Walmart, engaging customers, pricing, marketing, order fulfillment, and automation. This podcast is for you if you have questions like these:"What print on demand companies work with Etsy?""What print on demand products sell best?""How to start a print on demand business?""How much does it cost to start a print on demand business?""Can you make a living from print on demand?""Can you sell print on demand on Amazon?""Best ways to market print on demand?"And so many more topics and interviews.Follow along as Travis and Josiah draw from years of experience to breakdown key lessons for beginners and seasoned sellers alike. Visit https://printondemandcast.com for more.