You're absolutely right Shimmy, so many people love having a wide variety of t-shirts to express their personalities, and people can't really wear the same ones day after day, so they keep buying more and more, unlike mugs or hoodies or signs, so as long as you can come up with great designs and draw in the t-shirt loving customers, you're in business!

Hi shimmy Morris, i really like your transparency and honesty

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

In America, hoodies are just as popular as Tees. Embroidery is a thing now too. If you're in high-school, you're gonna want an awesome looking Tee on the first day of school.

I think tote bags are great too. Where I live, single use bags (plastic and paper) are banned in many areas. I think this trend will be happening in more places for environmental concerns. We have dozens of tote bags because we have no other choice. When we go grocery shopping one tote is never enough. I know families where the couple each have their own car and keep a stack in each car. Also great to use for going to the beach or for bringing snacks to kids sports, ect. Tote bags are the type of thing you easily accumulate since they get lost in the mess of your trunk and closets and they go through wear and tear, so people buy more. Anyway, if you're not selling only totes you should at least be offering your t shirt designs also on totes. It's the same dimensions, really, so it's a missed opportunity if you don't, imo.

@lingeriedeparis7274

2 ай бұрын

Tote bags are ridiculously expensive from printify or printful. Is your literally 35 cents from China and these guys are charging $12 for printing

This is a truly insightful video. Thanks for making it Shimmy. I'm actually quite surprised that I haven't come across similar videos. Most youtubers in the POD space love to talk about what POD service you should use, where to sell, etc. But the kind of merch you want to sell is really important, and I never thought about the things you said before seeing this.

@shimmymorris1

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!! Glad you liked it. ☺️☺️

Good one, Shimmy! Thanks for making this so damn clear. T-Shirts first and always. Whatever... second.

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

Yes!!! Exactly

This is why I appreciate you. When I heard people was selling stickers, the first thing I asked was so buying stickers and why lol

My husband has SO MANY t-shirts, maybe even TOO many! I told him that whenever he brings home one new T, he has to get rid of TWO. I do the laundry, fold and put away. I ran out of room for all his Ts and ended up stacking them on the blanket chest until he thinned out his collection so they'd all fit in the drawers.

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

Hahaha oh noo

@WolfeJAM

2 ай бұрын

Yeah, But, how many metal yard signs has he got? 🤣

@BeyondTshirts

2 ай бұрын

@@WolfeJAM 😂😂😂

Thanks for this Shimmy, few lightbulb moments here!! :)

Good video. I'm able to print white tees at home with my current set up but I'm looking to expand into colours with a POD company in UK. I used to print with vinyl on coloured tees but I think vinyl looks poor in comparison to other print methods that are available now. My worry is the issue with returns regarding sizing issues and other factors. Examples could be the printed design not being the correct size when compared to that on the mock up. In some cases prints are not positioned correctly, ie too low or too high or not central. I like to have control over where exactly I position my prints. I feel quality control might be something that is overlooked in some cases. Have you experienced these issues?

Great advice!! That's my choice also🥰 Thank you for such great video content an not alot of BS! April😊😊

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

great vid. Random question: Have you noticed amazon randomly putting a sale price on your merch listings yesterday/today? all mine have a 17% off sale which is wiping my margin!

Hi and thank you for your tips. As you were talking about custom neck labels, did you trademark your brand? Or protected differently? If so can you share your tips on video about this subject? Trademark is so expensive. Thanks.

You should do a video together with Joe, as he always says NOT to sell tshirt. Would love to see you both defending your visions in a friendly debate.

Issue with T-Shirts is the saturated markets. Not everyone can set up a shopify and make the site, drive ads, do socials etc, Amazon is almost impossible to get into which leaves eBay and Etsy where the margins are rubbish. SO suggesting t-shirts to newbies .... not so sure.

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

I don't understand... if you can't sell t-shirts, why would you be able to sell mugs, posters etc... Most people can set up a shopify. it's not that it's difficult, it's just time consuming. But I think following steps makes it easier. If anything, t-shirts is the perfect product for newbies... every single platform offers t-shirts. Also, the margins aren't rubbish on Etsy...

@SpeedbirdHeavy

2 ай бұрын

​@shimmymorris1 wall art is one of the top searched-for terms on Etsy, month after month! T shirt is not. As for metal signs and other high-margin products, you're typically selling to a passionate niche. They might not buy another sign but they'll buy one of your other niche products. So you don't have to worry about repeat purchases of the same product. The other thing about Etsy is that it's big on gifts, which is why they introduced gift mode. Mugs make great inexpensive gifts, and let's face it, the world loves coffee!

@MayankGupta-qo4jx

2 ай бұрын

@@SpeedbirdHeavyyou do realise Tea is world’s most consumed beverage after water. Coffee is more of a culture in Western world.

@SpeedbirdHeavy

2 ай бұрын

​@MayankGupta-qo4jx yes I do. And my favourite tea is from Sri Lanka ❤ People drink tea from mugs too!

@tribzman3977

Ай бұрын

Tees have such low profit margins, are susceptible for refunds and returns due to wrong sizing, material quality preference of customers, faded printing after washing, etc. etc, and overall just not my thing due to the potential headaches with customers. Remember, it takes just as much time and effort to make a high profit item as it is to design and market for a low profit margin item. I do admit there are some PODers whom have made 1000s $$$ from selling just tees into the 6 figures - go figure!

Love the cars Shimmy!

Hey Shimmy. I appreciate your transparency and candidness. Very cool indeed! I really enjoy your channel, commentary, content and honesty. If I may ask, what is the best way to have a page within my website, perhaps titled Merch, whereby I can display whatever (say T-shirts and hoodies), so in essence, my shop/storefront is located within my website? Yet "under the hood" they get linked to wherever I'd like to send them, i.e., Shopify? I'm assuming this falls under the category "e-commerce"? Can you perhaps point me to a video where you may have covered this? I'd love to be able to have control over page design i.e., colours, models (wearing shirts) etc, so as it fits in with the design elements/concept of my website(s). Thanks in anticipation. Best regards to you ✨ Darren John Halifax, Esq 🇦🇺

Hi shimmy, thanks for the video! I have a question about niching down. I know we should strive for a low-competition niche. But starting I did my research and as a person with multiple interests, I gathered over 10+ Niches. How many designs do I need to have in each Niche for my store to pick up, I do wanna narrow them down, but I need to know which will make it, but don't wanna give up too early without putting in a decent amount of designs. So how many designs would you recommend per Niche? and if you were using Shopify, would you recommend creating a different site for each niche (exhausting)?

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

It depends what platform your selling on. If Etsy just one account and sort by categories if Shopify. Keep it niche specific. High - Competition isn’t necessarily a bad thing as it could mean high demand

Hey Shimmy, just been made redundant in the UK. Mortgage, kids, and an income to replace really quickly. My two Etsy stores are slowly growing (digital products - clipart and backdrops). Shopify POD sounds appealing, but I think will be slow burn as well. Any quick tips on getting into freelance/Fiverr in the immediate short term (Photoshop, Canva, Midjourney skills etc)?

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

Hmm freelance or a service based job will probably get money fastest but I don’t think anything will be fast like having a job

I think t-shirts are a good start to just get your designs seen on your website because its searched so much, especially if its the style or niche the person was looking for, they can end up looking at your other items

I'm starting to sell phone cases, did I make a good choice?

Hello! I have been rejected by Merch by Amazon so many times despite doing my research and putting in a really good application. I’ve heard it mentioned that you can by an MBA account - any idea how we can go about doing that please?

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

I’m not sure. I don’t know how legit buying mba accounts is. I know it’s against their terms. And it can be risky. But I’m sure if you want to buy and you’re willing to risk your money. A simple Google search will bring up some for sale

in the videos when you check quality of all print platform (it was 3 y ago?) and next was with washing video, Printify was not a good option. What changed? Printful was better and Amazon also.

Really appreciated 😊

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Btw, is there good POD provider for poster?? i think printify is t-shirt oriented?

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

Printify is one of the biggest. Over 900 products. ☺️

I had subscribed, but KZread unsubscribed me. So here I am, resubscribing.

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

That’s strange. Thanks for resubscribing

Shimmy...i need help please...I want to apply to sell on merch by Amazon...and when i was halfway with my application, they asked me for my banking detail, ehich unfortunately was not listed as I am from South Africa... is there a way to do this please.

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

Oh I’m not actually sure. Maybe reach out to them

Hey! I'm looking for a POD company that does Bella Canvas tshirt and offers support for advertising materials like photos and videos. Any recommendations?

@miadu1801

Ай бұрын

I remember Merchize can support photos and videos for advertising

@shimmy do you bother with other colours or do you really just focus on black?

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

I do 5 main colours. Black blue green grey pink

But how do you publish the products? Where? How much money to pay for an ad or campgin? I took your recommendation and opened a store on printify but how do get customers?

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

Personally I run Facebook ads for this. Or I have a store on Etsy and use Etsy ads. Or I just upload and leave onto MBA

@creamnchery

2 ай бұрын

@@shimmymorris1 Thank you for answering. It helped me. ♡

Can you please guide me on which T-shirt brand should I be going for on Printify and should I be going be for all kinds like V-necks, Active or should I be going for just one. How can I select different fulfillment center for Europe and the UK on Printify. Which fulfillment centre is best for EU and US. I am sorry for way too many queries but a video on Printify products and overall Printify would really help. Thanks ✌️

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

I'm going to make that video :D I sell in the US. I use SwiftPOD with Printify. The Gildan 64000 is perfect

@Basketcase0

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!!!

Any suppliers recommend for the shower curtain?

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

printify has them... But I don't recommend shower curtains.

Yes

Thank you

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

you're welcome!

I would subscribe a second time if it were possible. 😂😂

7:07 - WORDS of WISDOM everyone!!!

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

thank you!

Tees are great as they serve 2 purposes. 1. As an undergarment. 2. As way to show off a message or image.

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

exactly!

Hey Shimmy, I'd be curious to know your average cost per purchase when selling t-shirts with FB ads. That is, if it's $19.22 profit after the printing expenses, how much is usually left per sale after the FB ads?

@shimmymorris1

8 күн бұрын

around $10... that's the aim usually

@Paul-yk7ds

8 күн бұрын

@@shimmymorris1 Awesome, thanks for sharing that!

Do you think nature & landscape photography would work with T-shirts?

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

I don’t think putting photos like that on T-shirts will do well

@nije1x

2 ай бұрын

@@shimmymorris1 I didn't think so; thank you for the response. What do you recommend? I was thinking, wall art, home decor, and mugs.

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

@@nije1x wall art would work with this niche, But i don't recommend wall art. I would personally pick a different niche, but that's just me

@nije1x

2 ай бұрын

@@shimmymorris1 Okay, thank you.

Here I am trying to set up a mug POD like.... ahh crud

Since you have to drive your own traffic why don't you use Printify pop up store?

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

Because I like Shopify. It costs me 2 sales to pay for the monthly cost and the features far outweigh the costs

⏰question❗️question ⁉️ can I sell print on demand only overseas? I don’t want print on demand for selling in the US because that’s what I do myself ??????? and which prints on demand company would you recommend❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓

But! Isn’t it the design that “floats” the buyers boat? Not what it’s on? Do you just aim for the tee shirt buyer? Or offer them the option of buying, literally anything in their imagination? It cost nothing to offer the buyer the options! Very interesting video, thanks. Best wishes, Colin.

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

It’ll cost you time. Each time will have a different printing area. If you want to truly create a good design, you create it for that product. I would never just copy a T-shirt design onto a mug. I’d adapt it to work with the mugs printing area

Can i get your support somehow regarding print on demand

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

What do you need support with?

@user-wt9pj8cw1s

2 ай бұрын

Like personal one on one guidance?

@user-wt9pj8cw1s

2 ай бұрын

I have very limited budget for this business. Like I live in India so I can tell you in USD I have around 450 USD in savings

@user-wt9pj8cw1s

2 ай бұрын

Please suggest me whether I should start this or not.

@fewsproducts

2 ай бұрын

@@user-wt9pj8cw1she has a Skool platform. He is very helpful in there.

I am became a die heart fans for your true talk but before I dont like you, really appriciated😊

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

thank you... i think. haha

Please don't tell sellers to not sell mugs. I make decent money selling those folks digital designs for their POD mug businesses. lol

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

hahaha sorry!! don't worry, people will always sell mugs, and well done for being smart and selling the digital designs for them!

@AJ-qm1ex

2 ай бұрын

😂

Just done watching you expose Joshua

🔝

Who’s this family man who sells an insane amount of tees in this huge storage warehouse!? 😳

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

What?

@joeblob7025

2 ай бұрын

@@shimmymorris1 at 7:55

if you are in a debate team, you win.

Hey , I liked your other videos for the transparency and how you correct others about saying wrong numbers about profit margins and now you do the same thing... like on 7:14 you dont even mention the shipping cost of 4$ in the US and would be a lot higher for shipping outside of the US plus the shopify taxes on transactions and you dont even mention if the price includes sales tax or not cause if it does you re not getting 27$ for each shirt but probably around 21$ and if it doesnt include sales tax the customer is paying for a lot more than 27$. Now after all that and factoring in the ads you pay to get sales and the income tax you obviously have to pay too you can not tell me with a straight face this has a 71% profit margin, thats insane

26.99 (somebody’s been listening to Chris)

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

No Diane in taking advice from more experienced sellers ☺️. Most our sales out 28.99 as larger sizes are often bought

👕all day! (would you like a Metal sign with that?) LOL 🤣

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

haha

Nobody wants a boring Tshirt hen they can get $5 Tshirts in bulk. The only way it works is if you have a traffic source that isnt crowded

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

And that’s based on…?

You're really obsess with t-shirts. It's not because a guy will buy you a t-shirt once that he will comeback for more unless he is a fanboy. If you can put your design on more than one product easily, why should you limit yourself only on t-shirt!?

@shimmymorris1

2 ай бұрын

No no. I’m obsessed with getting sales. And will spend however long researching the best way to do that. The most efficient and best way do make money. Most of my orders are 3+ items, they’re not fanboys…

Who on earth buys a t-shirt for 27 dollars???!!! And, does that even include shipping? Shimmy, I've always agreed with all that you say on your videos, plus your honesty and trustworthiness of which I respect and appreciate. But for this, I fervently disagree with you about high profit margins with tees. That is, selling them at a reasonable and digestible price in the teens - NOT at a whopping $27! The way you may be able to make decent cash is selling MANY of them - so it's a numbers game and selling 'high volume' . But just a tee here and a tee there, I don't believe you'll be retiring any time soon.

@shimmymorris1

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. And thanks for the support generally. Can I ask though what’s this based on. I only ask because I comfortably sell between 26.99 and 32.99. And to give some context. Today. 25th May. We’ve sold $919.15 worth of T-shirts. (Still an hour left till midnight) This is on an ad spend of $200. And product costs around $300. At this rate we would comfortably make $12,000 in profit per month. However, we’re growing. We’re not looking to stay still. So again, all my videos are based on my own personal experience. My own personal data. They’re not assumptions. If you watch some of Chris Heckmans videos you’ll see he does 4 figures a day with his T-shirt only stores price the same. So, again, can you share what this was based on? I’m genuinely curious

@tribzman3977

Ай бұрын

@@shimmymorris1 I really appreciate you taking the time to reply at length Pal. Well in answer to your question, I guess just the countless of sellers from both tenured to beginners on multiple groups, forums and platforms - all complaining and exhausted with the low margins of tees vs the time, money and effort designing and marketing them. If it was just a few, I'd take it with a grain of salt. But the shear volume of complaints from various demographics, to me at least, conveys legitimacy. That's all I have to go on except the multitude of low numbers (cost vs. profit) they've posted to support their claims, and yes, I have no hard cold facts. But I would imagine with vast number of people turning to higher priced items should be a valid sign, no? I am a part of Chris' community, (the guy goes into sooooo much more intricate details compared to any other I've seen on the 'net - especially when to comes to what I call all of the 'behind the scenes' info). I'm very well aware of what mega profitable results of his t-shirt biz he's acquired. So I'd say he's perhaps an exception to the rule. Possibly due to his acute finely honed marketing skills, vast knowledge of how to tweak, modify, and continually expand/improve upon what he's already established. But will always continue to follow you Buddy, regardless of my opinion of this particular video, as I'm very selective of who I pay attention to in the whole POD industry.

@shimmymorris1

Ай бұрын

Ye it’s very normal to find selllers struggling in this business. On various groups sellers do complain about low margins or low sales. I would say it’s mainly because they don’t realise how hard this business in. Maybe they’ve watched someone on KZread and have the wrong idea about print on demand. Others maybe sell on Redbubble, teepublic or Amazon where the margins for T-shirts are insanely low. I think if done right there’s no reason why margins have to be low. This store I set up in January is less than 6 months old. No one had complained about the prices. It isn’t affected my conversion rates at all etc. I think pod has a lot of misconceptions because people go into it thinking it’ll be easy money and then realise it’s actually quite tough.

@tribzman3977

Ай бұрын

@@shimmymorris1 Really do indeed appreciate your time replying at length Shimmy - truly! I certainly respect you and the fact that you're having success with the tees. And, if nobody has complained about such prices, then hell, a huge kudos for creating something that evidently people are willing to pay that price. Yes it is indeed hard, but since it's in an industry that involves creativity, design, and marketing - the former two I'm very comfortable and innately adept with, and the latter is somewhat so-so/acceptable, but could be much better, I will stick to it no matter the pitfalls and any failures that may come my way due to the rewards being so potentially gratifying. You're awesome for showing so much interest explaining yourself at length, and maybe.....just maybe, I'll stick my toe in the sea of tees to see if I would potentially tap into anything that you and Chris have done successfully. That in of itself is enough incentive! Thanks so much again Buddy! :)