The difference between successful people and unsuccessful are the successful people kept going.

This has been encouraging to me. It’s pretty much what I’m doing. My shop has been open for less than 2 weeks so far. My plan is to add one product every day for 100 days without worrying about sales. It’s a mug shop with some uniquely odd, funny, wry graphics and text all created by me (no AI). I’ve sold 5 mugs so far. Feeling pretty good about that! Especially after watching your video.

I have never commented on a KZfaq video, but I need to tell you how much your videos are helping me overcome my fears and work my way out of the valley of despair. You are awesome and deserve every bit of success you've earned. Thank you for making these videos. You are really helping people

Every time I'm feeling despondent I watch one of your videos. It refocuses me and motivates me to keep going.

Alek, I love your presentation style, so level headed, and common sense based. I am a very competitive semi-retired man, not really needing a steady income, but I enjoy working on my Etsy shop very very much, almost like a hobby, and the more I watch educational content like yours, the more I want to "compete" if you will. I have only had my shop up since Feb 1st, 2024, but have made 6 sales and am trying to focus on ONE PRODUCT mainly to become an expert. I look forward to following you in the future. Keep up the great work!!!

I needed to hear this, thank you for all your hard work in 2023. Here's to more success in 2024!

Thank you this was refreshing, I opened my Shopify store in January and haven't had sales, but I keep learning something everyday and fell like if I keep trying, something will click.

Thank you for the encouragement ❤ my business hit a speedbump ,& i was doubting all my decisions. I know i need to be patient and allow time for it to grow but i was beginning to wonder if the sacrifice was worth it. Now i am encouraged to keep going, i love learning so i will keep learning & trying 😍

Man, I found out your channel few days ago. I absolutely love how your explanations are detailled, proof based and how you keep it simple, words and attitude. It's very comfortable and interesting to watch, and of course f**king motivating. Congratulation on your work and thank you

Thank you, Alek, for the encouragement to keep on pluggin'. I don't know of anyone else on KZfaq who is as clear, helpful and sincere as you are. All the best to you in 2024.

You're definitely a good mentor. I have been so good at almost jobs I held and I always get bored and underpaid. This pod business satisfies my desire for challenge and your videos definitely pushes me to not lose interest and do something easy

Thanks, Alek. I needed this. In my opinion, this is the best of all your videos that I've watched. You explain and encourage so well. I appreciate that. I consider you my own personal cheerleader.

Thank you so much for extending your lessons learned to all us plowing through! I always watch your videos multiple times and each time I absorb something I missed the time before. Thank you for keeping it real!! I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas followed by a safe and prosperous New Year 2024!!

You are becoming a good mentor, Alek. Few months ago I thought you are a joker, but your perseverance, progress and results speak for themselves. Very impressive! I hope you continue to grow and inspire us for many years ahead!

Soso helpful!! I started a print on demand candle shop less than a week ago on Etsy and I've gotten 3 sales so far. If the listing is optimized well enough, etsy is great at sending customer over

Lately I’ve been interested in starting a business and this was really an inspiration! Thank you!

Thanks for the insightful YTs! Just started my POD... thanks to you! Have a great Christmas!

Thank you so, so much for this vid! I feel like you’re talking to me, e.g. the analysis paralysis, info overload etc., not knowing where to start. I signed up to Etsy today, after setting up my business bank account etc. Now I just need to keep the faith & push on to success! Wish me luck!

Hello Alek! Thank You so much for your candid business advice! It's just a real motivation. Thank You so much for reminding me to do one thing at a time, one niche per store. Thank You and good luck to You!

Much respect. Thanks to your videos we’re currently working on our Etsy shop. Should be published next week.

Thank you for trying to give people hope… it’s easy to get discouraged when you’re discouraged with your life. Only way to win is to keep persisting and put in the work.

You videos have so much value, Thank you Alek! 👏

This is the first time I watch one of your videos and you immediately earn a follower! I’m going to keep watching your content and use it to reach my goals! Thx a lot brother

Love your content bro, I have been at it a few months with only a few sales but watching content like this makes me double down. There are great tips here that I will implement immediately, thank you!

That was great. Researching and buying people's courses in this niche is really helping me get started. Thanks for the help!

Very clear and very helpful guidance for new businesses. Especially the uploaded software and discord prompts. Thank you for saving me so much time..🎉

This video is gold for someone that about to start. Thank you!!!

Valuable system info! Has me thinking as I just started last week! So glad I stumbled on your info. Thank you!

Thank you so much! I’ve had my Etsy shop for years… I get shiny object syndrome so badly! This has helped me and I wish I could hug you! I’m gonna get a planner and a whiteboard calendar tomorrow to keep me focused and consistent! ❤

I love your video I think you get right to the point and you absolutely explain why most people don’t make it in this type of business. This is a valuable video for anyone who is frustrated or has been frustrated like me, but it also gives me hope. Thank you so much for your time and experience. Although most people will consider your suggestions the obvious thing to do they still won’t do it and not continue to complain every time they come up with a brilliant idea but failed to follow through. Thank you

This was a very helpful & informative video! Thank you for sharing this. I’m slowly trying to gain as much info about starting my business & and this was *spot on* with many of my problems. Much success to anyone trying to start their own business! ✨

Thanks this is a very helpful video its inspired me to get my print on demand business going with spring just started it last week, I was guilty of a few of the mistakes you mentioned keep the helpful gems coming and thanks a million.

Your videos are always very inspiring and help me enormously to just keep learning and growing. Thank you so much for posting 🙂

I needed to hear this today, thank you for sharing

Thank you very much, this is very inspiring for me when I start and meet the phase of stopping, because I'm not sure if it can work, thank you very much again.

oh dear.. I wish I had discovered your videos sooner. I almost gave up on my shop. Now I'm not. Thank you for inspiration. Love from Australia ❤

Thank you for the motivation Alex! I’m gonna start

You are an incredible inspiration and the first person on you tube that makes sense!

This video was so helpful. I found my niche and I know I'm going to smash it. ONe real stand out was when you said "Just do it. Don't get overwhelmed. Beat the 80 percent who don't try and get the ball rolling. I feel a lot more comfortable and motivated now thanks to this video. Thanks

Thank you for this, you definitely spoke on what I am going through. I feel seen 😅 I almost gave up.

One the finest videos I have seen. Thanks pal...I have always thought this too...

this has been an excellent video for me starting up my digital art business. thank you.

I won't lie, I have been guilty of quite a few of these errors. My husband sent me your video and I had to comment that I feel very much encouraged now! When you look at the numbers, strategies, and realistic expectations, it does make sense. Thank you for the advice..... Onwards !!!

Solid video and tips! Thanks brother🤙🤙

Good to watch, I realise I'm just not focused on one product. Maybe that should be the mantra. Do one product and do it well (and consistently)

Thanks, Alek! Great job!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, it’s really inspiring to watch your videos.

New subscriber here! The gems you’re dropping can’t be refuted brother. I built a pretty successful shop myself

Hey Alek, stumbled into your video and loving it ❤. You have a new subscriber

you are so encouraging i just started have 0 sales ,for now, and learning in my journey also tried makong ads bit failed at that i logged out of that account now i am trying to learn as much as possible amd focusing on one thing at the moment and i know nothing is ever a get rich quick scheme unless you play the lottery and win then yeah u will be sad with what happens if u try to get 'rich quick'

great video Alek. i needed the encouragement. what you say makes sense.

Thank you Alex, I need this words today. Blessings

Thank you for this. I was in the valley at the moment and thos helped me focus on my neich and keep going

I feel like I owe it to you to press forward. Your channel is very encouraging. May God bless you Alek.

Great video Alek. I think I have watched about 15+ of your videos and now have enough information to succeed with my goals. Your videos are consistent, easy to understand and allow one to integrate the knowledge successfully. What I primarily love is the fact you often are using free apps. Where as some of the players are always trying to sell you! Keep up the great work Alek, you are my favourite POD Specialist :)

Thank you for this. Needed that push

1st time watching great video, great info dont see too many creators putting the proper numbers of different niches in videos.👍👍

I just realized I purchased a MacBook 💻 after watching your pet portrait video and it’s made me so much money! Thank you so much for making these videos

I really appreciate this video btw thank you for the motivation.

Thank you Alek for the great motivation!

Needed this video. Thx Alek!

Great! Thanks! Merry Christmas!

This was actually very motivating - thank you!

Sooo helpful, thank you, Alek!!! 🌹🌹✨✨

Couldn't agree more. 👍 Plan Your Work. Work Your Plan.

You are especial! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Eres una gran persona, súper inteligente, y lleno de bondad, Dios te pague hoy y por siempre mi buen amigo. 🙏

Yes, thanks Alex. Very helpful.

Thank you so much Alek 🙏🏻

Hola soy Mexicana, amo tus videos! hoy pensé en rendirme y abandonar mi tienda, entre en depresión, pensando que otros pueden, pero yo no! Y gracias a tu video me inspiraste a seguir adelante, gracias por todo! Quisiera tener tu mentalidad de éxito, pero gracias a ti, seguiré adelante, ojalá tuvieras tu curso en español! Te mereces todo el éxito que tienes gracias gracias gracias

"They don't give up on learning & trying; that's all there is to do, anyway." That is poster-worthy, Alex! It's sad how many people (on KZfaq and in regular life) actual "encourage" people to NOT learn and NOT try. Just give up before you get disappointed, they say. Thank you, Alex, for the dose of reality and inspiration!

I’m in Aurora, CO! Getting back on Etsy thanks to you 🙏🏼

Hello Alek! Happy New Year!! I love all your videos, and this one was just as inspiring as the rest. Thank you for you work! Q: How do I get on the chat thing you shared in the video?

I have bought your course and I love it. Thank you so much for all your inspiring videos.

Thank you this has been so helpful.

great video man. ive had decent success with dropshipping and my brand but I have never hit that next level and ive never tried etsy Currently watching all your vids and then gonna try to figure out a niche.

Thank you so much. I won't give up.

You are awesome. I am still learning and your youtube was and is very very helpful. I am from Malaysia I sincerely want to say thank you.

Thank you Alex.. You change my mindset & make me spirit again. I will try & Learn always like you said. I hope I can see result like yours. Amien. I am newbie & I am your bew subscriber. Your video very helpful for me. Thank you so much ^_^

Hi Alek, thank you for sharing these tips…very encouraging!! When you mention your Etsy shops, can I please ask if you have all different shop names & niches? Thank you for all your videos!

Hi Alek - thank you very much for your videos and helpful advice. I went to your quickstart guide and I wasn't able to print it. I was trying to do a PDF print. I am a graphic designer (and copywriter and editor). So, I decided to make your quickstart guide into a printable PDF. You can upload it to the web and then people can easily download it as a PDF. I created it pretty "down and dirty" fast. I also created in it PowerPoint should you want the PowerPoint presentation. How may I send you the PDF? Again, thank you for all you give to the online community. I appreciate you and your efforts very much!

One day I'm gonna meet u and say thanks for every advice you gave it to us ❤

Keep up the good work, I have a question about the LIC. Can I open multiple Stores under one LIC?

Great video! I was one of those people last year watched so many of your videos and thought i couldn't do it or was overwhelmed by the whole thing but now i wish i tried than being overwhelmed. So, this time I downloaded your quick start and read through the steps but what about returns when a customer wants to return the product, does the customer return the product to Printfy or where? Who manages the return of the product if print on demand is automated? Thanks so much!

im about to launch just trying to figure out the European part of the shipping and VAT. Videos about selling outside US is very scarce, would love to get pointed to something if you know :D thanks for the good work Alek !

I havent made a sale I'm exhausted. I've burned my brain out overthinking. You have very good advice I need this reminder. I was trying to do too much to reach different audiences

I'm just at the beginning of a digital art store which I haven't even opened yet. It really is a step by step process. Learn, practice, perfect. Get it right, find a routine and work it over and over to success.

Thanks for the video, great content. I was just wondering, how do you check on other shop's stats? Could you guide me to it?

Just found this channel, applying myself today

Yes! Stay dangerous! I love everything about this video; the value, the backed up data, and the love for grind mode. Thank you for your guidance and on point content! ✨⭐️✨

Thanks, yes this video was so hepful.

This is very insightful thank you.

Thanks Bro. I really appreciate this Video.

Useful video. Ive wondered how to do this. I now know how printify identifies the orders it needs to take action on. I have shop that contains a combination of listings that I make and ship and ones that I have printify print and ship for me . The process seems very labor intensive Is it worth it?

I opened an Etsy shop last year. Today I was bored at work and took my time and finally put my first cup online. - honestly, I don’t believe it will work. But I would hate myself if I haven’t tried. Or better said, I would always ask myself if it could have worked. Also I only got the idea of that kind of business last summer. So it took me some months from the idea to open a shop and another months to finally go online with my first product. I hope I can be able to consistently publish designs until someone maybe buys something. There are some drawings in my sketchbooks which only wait to be digitalised and maybe even liked.

The throwing "thingy" @ the wall hoping it would stick stung a bit. I realized for some odd reason that that was true in my situation and would need a system drove it home with sort of a "clap" on the ear. So to speak.

Thanks Alek. I needed this video, been at this business model a month, had some success, half a dozen sales and worked with some influencers but I’m nowhere near where I want to be. Doesn’t help Etsy banned my shop day 1 for no reason without even telling me why, I didn’t even get chance to post a product 😂

Ah question though, on Single Product focus, you mentioned that for ai Art, you would keep two separate shops, one for the printable art, and the other for physical prints fulfilled via printfy. Is that still technically one product? or should I just focus on the printables?

I needed this

But this is very solid advice and I won't give up thank you

Holy crap, I had no clue you lived in Denver. So do I. That's pretty cool.