Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 147: Zero to Hero With Joseph Gallegos
Release Date: 02/28/2020
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 163: Interview With Singer and Creator Ashten White
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This week I had the opportunity to talk to the lovely and talented Ashten White. She is a singer who recently got into Merch by Amazon. She shares her journey into POD and how she is trying to scale her account. She talks about how she designed a shirt for herself and was then approached by her friends to make them one. If you want to see her shirt, the link is below. Buy one for yourself, and let's make this shirt go viral. Titty Tee Instagram
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Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 162: Interview With Ryan Hogue
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This week I got a chance to talk with Ryan Hogue. Ryan has a very successful YouTube channel where he has been documenting his POD journey. Regardless of whether you like him or not, he's been making an impact in the POD community. Ryan talks a lot about his automation process. While he's a one-person operation, he does have tools to help him scale his account. Make sure and subscribe to his channel below.
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Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 161: The Return of Hustler Hacks
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Glen Zubia makes his return to the Merch Minds Podcast. After answering why Glen stopped doing Merch by Amazon to a few listeners, I invited him back on the show. Glen and I had a blast catching up and talking POD. Make sure and subscribe to his channel if you're looking for other ways to make money. Glen has made a career of reselling sneakers for a profit. The link to his channel is below.
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Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 160: Discussing Trademarks With Dave Cadoff
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As a small business owner and being involved POD, this will be the most important episode. Dave Cadoff joins me this week to discuss trademarks. If you don't take trademarks seriously, it can get you banned from Amazon and other platforms. Dave shares a lot of information, so please pay close attention. If you want to get involved, then make sure and join the Trademark Watchdogs Facebook group. The link is below.
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Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 159: Kelli Roberts Returns to the Merch Minds Podcast
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Kelli Roberts, a long time friend of the Merch Minds Podcast, returns to catch us up in her POD journey. Kelli is no longer publishing low-content and no-content books on KDP. As many of you know, Kelli was my mentor when it came to KDP Publishing. Kelli discusses why she is no longer publishing on KDP and primarily focused on Merch by Amazon. She discusses her strategies and what she is expecting for Q4 this year. Make sure and subscribe to her YouTube channel.
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Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 158: Dean and Courtney Jayroe from TeeDuel
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Dean and Courtney Jayroe return and talk about their own printing business. They were initially on the show back in 2018 on episode 108. A lot has changed for them since they were originally on the show. They have scaled their business and purchased a second DTG printer. They also have employees now, so they could focus more on running their business instead of printing shirts. If you would like to contact them, their website is listed below.
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Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 157: Interview With Jeff Davidson
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This week I talk to Jeff Davidson from San Diego, CA. Like many of us, Jeff started his side hustle career in reselling and then got into print-on-demand. Jeff is on various platforms such as Merch by Amazon, eBay, and Etsy. Jeff also does a lot of woodwork where he creates custom pieces for his customers. He also does vinyl and 3-D printing. The one important lesson we can learn from my interview with Jeff is that we can all benefit from multiple income streams.
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Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 156: Interview With Hella Bella
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This week I had Hella Bella on the show, and we had a long conversation about anything and everything. At the age of 26, she has accomplished more than people her age. She's an entrepreneur, homeowner and has a popular YouTube channel. Bella documents her journey on Merch by Amazon and is very transparent about her journey. Like myself, she openly shares her numbers and doesn't sugarcoat anything. Make sure and subscribe to her YouTube channel and follow her journey as she becomes a Merch by Amazon rock star. Hella Bella YouTube: Hella Bella Instagram:
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Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 155: Interview With Myrna Gomez
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This week I talk with Myrna Gomez. Myrna is a great ambassador for Merch by Amazon in the Hispanic community. She runs a very successful Facebook group and has a YouTube channel for Spanish speakers interested in print on demand. We talk about how she leverages her culture to make designs for the Hispanic community. Myrna understands the importance of her heritage and manages to make positive designs. Make sure and subscribe to her YouTube channel to show her support. Merch by Amazon and Print on Demand in Spanish (Facebook Group) KDP in Spanish (Facebook Group) Myrna Gomez YouTube...
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Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 154: Getting Down and Dirty With Filthy Phil
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Love him or hate him, Filthy Phil is making more money than most of us on Merch by Amazon. Having been on Amazon for four years at the time of recording this episode he's now making an average of $15k per month. That's more than what most of us make at our day jobs. Filthy Phil shares his story on how he got started and how he was able to scale his account. He was able to teach himself design and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. From there he never looked back and is now sitting pretty at the 200,000 tier and continues his hustle. Make sure and check out his YouTube channel.
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I heard you loud and clear. I've read your messages and emails. You have been asking when I was going to come back, blaring into your earbuds. Well, here I am with another episode of the Merch Minds Podcast.
I initially met Joseph Gallegos back in 2017. He was getting his feet wet with Merch by Amazon, and his journey has paid off. He is now making a full-time income with Merch, and there is no turning back for him. He surpassed me and is looking to grow his account further.
So how did he do it? In this episode, I pick Joseph's brain and ask him for suggestions on how to get more sales. You will be surprised by his answers. In short, he owes everything to hard work.