Lissa Talks Print on Demand

By: Lissa Chandler
  • Summary

  • Hey! My name is Lissa Chandler and I'm a professional photographer who's been selling print on demand tees and sweatshirts (and more!) on Etsy since the spring of 2022. And honestly? It is a freaking blast!

    If you are a new print on demand seller - or exploring the idea of print on demand! - this is the place for you! Having been in the POD space since the spring of 2022, I wanted to create a resource for creative sellers looking for realistic goals. Building a consistent income off of print on demand is possible but, in this podcast series, we don't believe in get rich quick promises or passive income idealization. Sound like your jam? So happy you are here!

    This limited series will launch weekly every Monday from January 8th to March 11th, 2024. Can't wait to share more with you!

    © 2024 Lissa Talks Print on Demand
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Episodes
  • Episode 030: Should I Zig Instead of Zag In My Print on Demand Business?
    Oct 28 2024

    Should I Zig Instead of Zag in My Print on Demand Business?

    Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you!

    Alright, this one is a really fun + in depth one today! I am so excited to chat with y'all about this topic! And the topic? Should I zig instead of zag in my print on demand business?

    Here's some of our topics!

    • What is Zigging Instead of Zagging?
    • How Can This Benefit Our Print on Demand Catalogs?
    • Does This Mean Every Item Has to be Unique?
    • How Can You Zig and Zag?

    Note: We touch on this topic in my interview with Lizzie Smiley on the How to Sell Your Stuff Podcast!

    Want to know this episode in a quick summary? You know I've always got you!

    When we’re starting our Print on Demand businesses and learning to design, it’s great to look at trends and see what’s working. I think this is so essential in learning to see what other people are creating and it’s something we see in all facets of business and art. Young painters often recreate work from master painters to learn. The key to this? These recreations are creative exercises, not the end goal of what will be sold.


    Personally, I think the worst thing I see about Print on Demand - and selling on most platforms in general - is to follow trends. I’ll say it a million times: I love a trend. Give me a disco ball, give me bows, give me glitter, give me funny and chaotic animal puns. I love them! And I love incorporating trends into my work. But, as someone who’s worked in a creative field for so long, I have to say this: Sometimes you need to zig when everyone else zags.

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    SEASON TWO OF LISSA TALKS POD WILL HAVE 15 EPISODES!

    *Marked explicit for accidental swears.

    Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram

    And best of all? Three free mocks!

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    More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
    Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.

    Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!

    For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.

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    36 mins
  • Episode 029: Is There a Way to Make Customer Messages Easier in My Print on Demand Business?
    Oct 21 2024

    Is There a Way to Make Customer Message Easier in My Print on Demand Business?

    Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you!

    Today, I am so excited to chat with y'all about a really unique but also mundane topic: making messages easier in your print on demand business. Here's what we're chatting about!

    • Don't Be Afraid of Messages
    • Your Policies are Your Policies
    • Using Email (or Message!) Templates
    • There's Not a One Size Fits All
    • Use Your Brain Power Wisely


    Here's a link to the sample messages I mentioned in the podcast!

    Want to know this episode in a quick summary? You know I've always got you!

    When you start a print on demand (or any!) business, customer messages can be kind of scary. I’ll be totally honest: if you are selling at any volume, an awkward customer message will happen, just like a negative review will happen. This is totally normal and something all business owners deal with. And as you get used to answering customer messages? It gets so much easier!

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    SEASON TWO OF LISSA TALKS POD WILL HAVE 15 EPISODES!

    *Marked explicit for accidental swears.

    Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram

    And best of all? Three free mocks!

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    More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
    Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.

    Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!

    For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.

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    28 mins
  • Episode 028: When's The Right Time to Build a Website for My Print on Demand Business?
    Oct 7 2024

    When's The Right Time to Build a Website for My Print on Demand Business?

    Welcome to the second season of Lissa Talks Print on Demand! A professional photographer since 2011 and a print on demand shop owner since 2022, I have so much to share with you!

    Hey!! This afternoon, we are talking about a really fun topic: When's the right time to build a website?

    Here's a few topics we'll hit!

    • First! Sorry for the Unexpected Break!
    • A Website is Your Brand's Home
    • Building a Website Can Take a Lot of Brain Power
    • Copying Listings is THE BEST!
    • You'll Need to Drive Traffic to Your Website


    Here's a link to the tote bag listing I mentioned! I use the Swatch King app to create tie my listings together.

    Want to know this episode in a quick summary? You know I've always got you!

    When building your Print on Demand website, it's important to start building out once you know you have designs that sell. Your website is your brand's home and, because building a website can take a lot of brain power, it's best to start building your website once your designs and brand aesthetic have become second nature in your work flow. Most importantly? Building a website is so satisfying!

    P.S. My microphone is a little wonky in this one!

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    SEASON TWO OF LISSA TALKS POD WILL HAVE 15 EPISODES!

    *Marked explicit for accidental swears.

    Mockup Photos | Your Photographer Mom Podcast | Photography Website | Instagram

    And best of all? Three free mocks!

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    More Information + Links About Print On Demand!
    Total Disclosure: A few of these are affiliate links.

    Literally forever obsessed with Printify. I use Printify for all of my print on demand printing and I'll never stop singing their praises. They're incredible!

    For design work, I'm totally in love with Canva and also love finding extra artwork + fonts on Creative Fabrica and Creative Market.

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    30 mins

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