The REAL Cost of Etsy & Print on Demand

Curious about starting an Etsy shop with print-on-demand? 🚀 Before diving in, let’s uncover the real costs you need to consider for long-term success. From listing fees and transaction fees to hidden expenses like design tools, production costs, and shipping—this video gives you a complete breakdown. 💡

Whether you're a beginner exploring Etsy or a seasoned seller, understanding your numbers is critical to maximizing profit and scaling your business.

🔍 What you'll learn in this video:
✔️ Etsy fees explained: Listing, transaction, and payment processing fees
✔️ Print-on-demand costs: Product pricing, printing, and fulfillment
✔️ The hidden expenses no one talks about
✔️ Tips to optimize your pricing strategy and profit margins

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0:00 Intro
0:40 Common Print on Demand Myths
1:44 Why Etsy?
2:38 Etsy Organic Traffic Machine
3:54 Etsy Fees to Expect When Starting
5:25 Etsy Fees for Each Sale
6:12 How soon can you see profit with print on demand?
7:24 Is there any profit then?
9:19 Softwares You Will Need
10:44 Other Business Costs As You Scale
11:24 Outro & Subscribe :)
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Any shops or listings in this video are shown for educational purposes and by no means are we suggesting to copy any other sellers on the Etsy platform. All listings and estimated income of Etsy sellers is only estimated and by no means reflection of the actual sellers income.