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TBT: Print-on-Demand Store Crushes It Without Ads
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What It’s About
This POD designer scales up, but without giving money to Meta.
Notes from Chris
Episode 3085
Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them.
Last week, we heard from a former lifestyle blogger who ditched her old site and scaled up her Pinterest affiliate marketing into a reliable full-time income.
Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from a side hustler who builds a thriving print-on-demand business by tapping into ultra-specific niches—like “retired paramedic” mugs—without ever spending on ads.
Listen to today’s episode to hear more…
SEE ALSO:
- Raver Turns LED-Powered Gloves Into Bright Future: When a raver-turned-salesperson falls in love with an underground art form, he turns it into a successful side business.
- Bright Idea Leads Chicago Woman to Million-Dollar Hustle: A Chicago-based plastic recycling sales rep overcomes her fears and doubts to transform her love for DIY lamp shades and $10 in supplies into a multi-million dollar business.
- 3D Printing Brings Cosplay Into 21st Century: With a 3D printer and sense of imagination, a California natural gas industry worker takes superhero DIY cosplay to a whole new level.
Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work!
Yours in the revolution,
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