Print-on-Demand for Beginners | FAQ with GearLaunch CEO & Founder

New to Print-on-Demand (POD) and not sure where to start?
In this video, we sit down with Thatcher Spring — CEO & Founder of GearLaunch — to answer the most common beginner questions about POD.

With over a decade of experience in the Print-on-Demand industry, Thatcher breaks down how POD really works, what new sellers should focus on first, and how to avoid the mistakes that hold beginners back.

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00:00 Intro
00:22 What Print-on-Demand is and how it differs from traditional retail
00:50 Whether you need inventory or upfront investment
01:08 Can you start POD without design experience?
01:28 How POD sellers make money and what profit margins look like
01:50 Which platform should I use to get started?
02:32 How to get your first customers (organic vs paid traffic)
02:58 Who handles printing, shipping, returns, and customer support
03:27 What products you can sell beyond T-shirts
04:00 Whether POD can become a full-time business
04:24 How much does it cost to start with GearLaunch?
04:58 Are there any profitable niches suggested?
05:37 The most common beginner mistakes to avoid
08:15 Why GearLaunch?

GearLaunch was built to make POD simple for beginners — with no inventory, no monthly fees, and automated fulfillment, so sellers can focus on creating and marketing while we handle the rest.

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If you’re serious about starting POD the right way, this interview is the perfect place to begin.
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