E220: In House vs Outsourced Production for Print On Demand + Another Free Tool

Welcome back to the Print On Demand Cast!

in this week's episode, I take a deep dive into the pros and cons of in-house versus outsourced production. From quality control to scalability, each method presents its own set of challenges and opportunities. Whether it's analyzing the cost structure of a large coffee mug order or the logistics of efficient shipping, I provide insights into optimizing operations and maximizing profits. With practical examples and real-world scenarios, I hope to arm you with the knowledge to make strategic decisions for your print-on-demand business.

At the end of the episode, I share a link to a google sheet I created that can help you figure out your profit margins for in-house and outsourced production. You can grab that for yourself at right here.

Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, I share two updates from Printful that I thought we're pretty cool. The first is a new product - custom jacquard knitting, a technique that transforms yarn into intricate patterns within the fabric itself. This innovation could elevate your print-on-demand offerings to new heights, or at least new profits! Secondly, I share a limited time discount Printful is offering to their Printful Growth subscribers from Nov 1 - Dec 15. I spend a lot of time talking about the embroidered trucker hat you can get shipped to your customer for under $15, but there are a few other popular products on the list.

One last thing, if you want the full experience of this episode, you really should consider watching it on YouTube since I share my screen a lot.

Enjoy the show!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00:03 - In-House vs. Outsourced Production Comparison
00:10:49 - Custom Knitwear From Printful
00:24:12 - Printful Growth Membership Product Pricing
00:37:28 - In-House vs. Outsourced Production Comparison
00:43:30 - In-House vs. Outsourced Production Factors
00:53:54 - Shipping Process Efficiency Analysis
00:57:46 - Production Cost Analysis Spreadsheet Comparison

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