Summary

Emily's Free POD webinar: https://goldcityventures.com/august-2025-pod-workshop-podcast

In this episode, Julie Berninger and Emily discuss the latest trends in print-on-demand products, focusing on five unique items that are currently performing well on Etsy. Emily shares her insights on wedding vow journals, funny career candles, teacher tote bags, personalized ornaments, and hidden message mugs, providing practical advice for beginners looking to enter the print-on-demand space. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs and the potential for unique, giftable products in the e-commerce market.

Takeaways

• Emily crossed $600,000 in revenue from her POD shop.
• Wedding vow journals are a surprising bestseller on Etsy.
• Funny career candles connect with specific audiences.
• Teacher tote bags offer a unique gift option.
• Ornaments can sell year-round, not just during holidays.
• Hidden message mugs are a trendy gift idea.
• Etsy is a go-to platform for unique gifts.
• Understanding customer needs is crucial for product success.
• Simple designs can lead to significant sales.
• Print on demand allows for easy entry into e-commerce.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Print on Demand Success 05:36 Exploring Wedding Vow Journals 10:51 The Rise of Funny Career Candles 13:43 Innovative Teacher Tote Bags 18:06 Year-Round Sales of Ornaments 22:53 Hidden Message Mugs: A New Trend

Resources

https://goldcityventures.com/august-2025-pod-workshop-podcast - Emily's Free POD Webinar

https://goldcityventures.com/gift-lab-podcast - The Gift Lab Course

https://goldcityventures.com/pdcst - Gold City Ventures Website

Follow Emily on:

https://www.instagram.com/ecommemily - Emily's Instagram https://www.youtube.com/@ecommemily - Emily's YouTube