Today on the Etsy Seller podcast we're joined by Curtis Blackmore from MyDesigns about the world of print on demand. He talks through strategies to help Etsy sellers gain a competitive edge, such as automation, bulk uploading, mockup generation and listing data editing. Additionally, Curtis explains why print on demand has advantages over the traditional holding of inventory.Timestamps of key sections:00:04:01 Print-on-demand is efficient00:05:46 Start a print on demand business00:12:05 AI can generate graphics00:17:21 AI helps people excel00:19:15 Consistency is key00:23:00 Set measurable goals and track them00:26:09 Stay informed on tech trendsArticle:Print on Demand is efficient.Print on Demand is an efficient and cost-effective way to sell products online. With Print on Demand, sellers don't have to worry about inventory, shipping, or fulfillment. Instead, they can focus on creating products and selling them to customers.Curtis, the guest on the Etsy Seller Podcast, was one of the first to adopt Print on Demand. He started with a clothing brand, Captain Athletics, but found the manual inventory and shipping process to be too time consuming. That's when he discovered Print on Demand for Shopify and eventually merged with Amazon.Print on Demand allows sellers to generate mockups in bulk, generate data quickly, and publish products in bulk. This saves time and money compared to manually creating and shipping products. Additionally, sellers don't have to worry about investing in inventory and wasting time on fulfillment.Print on Demand also allows sellers to test ideas in different markets without having to worry about inventory or fulfillment. This is a great way to find a competitive advantage in the market.Overall, Print on Demand is an efficient and cost-effective way to sell products online. It allows sellers to save time and money while testing ideas in different markets. The automation of the process allows sellers to focus on creating and selling products, rather than worrying about inventory and fulfillment.Turn digital files into products.MyDesigns is an example of a cloud-based suite of seller tools that enable users to turn digital files into products. It automates the time-consuming tasks associated with publishing, such as generating mock-ups, data, and tags. With MyDesigns, sellers can drop their digital files into the cloud and generate high-quality mock-ups in bulk, as well as generate data quickly and publish them in bulk. This eliminates the need to repeat processes one by one, saving time and money.MyDesigns is best suited for those with some experience in Print on Demand, but beginners can also benefit from the free plan. It is an ideal tool for those who want to test ideas in different markets, as it allows them to quickly and easily create and publish products. The automation of the process also eliminates the need for manual labor, allowing sellers to focus on creating and selling products.Ultimately, Print on Demand is a great way to turn digital files into products. MyDesigns is a great tool for those looking to automate the process and save time and money. It is an ideal tool for those looking to test ideas in different markets and focus on creating and selling products.AI helps with graphics.AI is the key to success in the Print on Demand space. AI-driven tools like Mid Journey, DALI, and Stable Diffusion are able to generate high-quality graphics from text prompts. This is incredibly helpful for those who don’t have the time or resources to hire a graphic designer. With AI, you can create hundreds of graphics in just an hour, allowing you to quickly test ideas in different markets and focus on creating and selling products.Using AI to create graphics also helps you stay ahead of the competition. By getting first to market with an idea, you can gain an advantage over other sellers. Additionally, if you can create high-quality graphics quickly, you can focus on getting more sales and increasing your