In this inspiring episode of the Dream Printing Podcast, Polly sits down with Kate, the visionary founder of Selah Publications. Kate opens up about how she turned her lifelong love for paper, words, and faith into a thriving business—complete with her sold-out 2025 planner, her brand-new 2026 edition, and her devotional journal Draw Near.

From an English teacher and Bible curriculum writer to becoming a Print School student, Kate shares her full journey of creating products that encourage women to pause, breathe, and draw near to Jesus.

You’ll hear:

How Kate overcame early disappointments with printing to find her stride

The process of designing her first planner in Print School

The heart behind Selah Publications and the meaning of “Selah”

How her products are blessing women through retail, wholesale, and pop-up markets

Her encouragement for anyone thinking about joining Print School

This episode is a beautiful reminder that when you show up for your dream and partner with God, amazing things can happen.

Links & Resources Mentioned:

✨Visit Selah Productions and enjoy 15% off your purchase with code POLLY15 : https://selahpublications.com/

✨ Follow Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/selahpublications/

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

✨Sign up for our PRINT YOUR THING CHALLENGE: https://www.dreamprinting.co/challenge

✨ Free Print Training: https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

👉 Tune in, be inspired, and maybe even take your first step toward printing your dream!

EPISODE SUMMARY:

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the biggest days of the year at Horacio Printing — from my early morning coffee and team huddle to the final sales numbers and lessons learned. You’ll hear what really happens during a live product launch, how we handled unexpected hiccups, and the powerful business advice that kept everything on track: Clarify and Verify.

If you’re dreaming of creating and launching your own paper product, this episode will give you the real-world look, inspiration, and encouragement you need.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

What a full launch day looks like behind the scenes

How to handle last-minute problems and inventory mix-ups

The importance of team communication and preparation

My biggest takeaway from 12 successful launches

How to enjoy and celebrate your hard work on launch day

ABOUT ME:

MENTIONED LINKS:

✨ Join the 5-Day Challenge: https://www.dreamprinting.co/challenge 

HASHTAGS:

If you don’t have the planner in hand yet, don’t worry! You can still join in. I’ve put together a free PDF download for you to use alongside this refresh.

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In this special episode, I’m walking you through a Fall Seasonal Refresh—a guided workshop designed to help you reset your rhythms, refocus your goals, and prepare your heart for the final quarter of 2025.

Together we’ll walk through:

The Refocus Cloud exercise to sort through priorities, distractions, passions, and obligations

The Personal Growth Wheel to assess balance in every area of life

Defining your Fundamental Needs to create a weekly rhythm that fuels you

Creating intentional 90-day goals that move you closer to your calling

A Generosity Plan to finish the year with joy and purpose

A Heart Check to release fears, forgive, and step into the season renewed

Whether you’re using your 2025 Dream Planner or the free Fall Refresh PDF, this episode will give you space to slow down, reset, and finish strong.

About Me:

Your Next Steps:

Are you ready to finally get your planner or journal into the hands of customers? In this episode, I share 10 powerful strategies to sell your planner, plus the pros and cons of each. From Kickstarter campaigns to email marketing, I’ll show you what’s worked for me over the past decade running a 7-figure planner business.

You’ll learn:

The best way to launch without spending your own money

Why Shopify is the gold standard for selling planners

The truth about wholesaling, Amazon, and subscription boxes

How to leverage influencers, conferences, and corporate gifting

Why email + SMS marketing are the secret to repeat customers

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, this episode will help you create a plan to grow your planner business with confidence.

About me:

Your Next Steps:

Episode 273: How To Print Your Products with Pre-Orders

Have you ever dreamed of creating your own planner, journal, or paper product…but felt stuck because of the upfront printing costs? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can fund your product launch using preorder campaigns and Kickstarter—without going into debt.

I’ll walk you through the math, show you why you don’t need hundreds of buyers to get started, and share inspiring stories from Print School students who successfully launched their products using this exact strategy.

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, this episode will give you the confidence and tools to finally bring it to life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The difference between Kickstarter and preorder campaigns

How many sales you actually need to fund your first print run

Why offset printing is key for high-quality paper products

Real success stories from Print School alumni

How to launch without debt and reinvest profits into your next run

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

🎥 Watch My Free Print Training: dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

✨ Shop the Dream Planner + more: HoracioPrinting.com

📧 Need Help? Email: @_print_school

If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend who has a big dream waiting to be printed. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Dream Printing Podcast!

Have you ever dreamed of creating your own journal, planner, or devotional, but felt stuck on where to start? In this episode, I’m sharing all about the 5-Day Journal Bootcamp Challenge—a practical, step-by-step training designed to take you from idea to finished product with clarity and confidence.

You’ll learn how to:

Clarify your journal or planner idea

Explore product costs, materials, and revenue potential

Build your marketing and sales strategy (without the fear!)

Create a realistic launch timeline that works for you

I’ll also share powerful success stories from Print School alumni who turned their ideas into reality. Their testimonies will encourage you that if God placed a dream on your heart, you can absolutely bring it to life!

✨ Ready to join the challenge? Sign up here: dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

🛍 Shop Dream Planners & Journals: HoracioPrinting.com

📧 Need Help? Email: [email protected]

💌 Connect with me on Instagram: @_print_school

In this episode, Polly takes you inside the inner workings of Horacio Printing’s upcoming launch — their biggest one yet! From reimagined planners to prepping every marketing detail, Polly gives you the full rundown so you can apply these strategies to your own product launch.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

What’s new in the 2025 Dream Planner collection

How Polly prepares 2+ months in advance for launch day

The power of strategic partnerships with printers

How to set up a strong PDP (Product Detail Page)

Why your launch day deal matters

What to expect from the Launch Team experience

How Print School gives you all the tools to launch your dream paper product

📆 Key Dates to Remember:

Planner Reveal Day: September 16

Launch Day: September 30

Launch Team Applications Open: Week of August 18

📚 Resources Mentioned:

Free Print Training: https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

Join the Email List: https://www.HoracioPrinting.com

YOUR NEXT STEPS: 

Watch My Free Print Training : https://www.hroacioprinting.com/workshop

Apply for a spot in Print School: https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

Get Your Paper Fix: https://www.HoracioPrinting.com 

Need Help? Email: [email protected]

Pop into my DMS! @_print_school

In this inspiring episode, Polly sits down with Print School alumna Goranka, the founder of Let Soul, a heartfelt brand and gratitude journal created for overwhelmed women who are ready to reclaim their story.

Goranka shares her powerful journey—from emigrating during war to healing through journaling—and how she brought her long-time dream of publishing a journal to life. She opens up about the emotional process, the inspiration behind her MAP journaling method, and how Print School helped her take her vision from idea to reality.

Whether you’ve been dreaming of printing a planner, devotional, or journal—or you’re simply looking for encouragement to pursue your calling—this episode is a must-listen.

📝 Apply for a spot in Print School: https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

🛍 Get Your Paper Fix: https://www.HoracioPrinting.com

📩 Need Help? Email: [email protected]

📱 Pop into my DMs! @_print_school

#DreamPrinting #PlannerBusiness #WorkFromHomeMom #BibleStudy #journallovers

In this episode of The Dream Printing Podcast, Polly interviews Karen Houston, founder of ROOT 66 Habit Highway. Karen shares her passion for helping Christian women develop intentional, daily habits rooted in faith. They dive into practical strategies for building habits that stick, overcoming obstacles, and growing closer to God in everyday life. If you’re looking to make faith a natural part of your routine, this conversation is packed with inspiration and actionable steps.

RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

Karen Houston's Guided Journal & Bible Study: https://www.healedandbeloved.com USE CODE POLLY FOR 25% OFF YOUR PURCHASE!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/root66habithighway/

TIME STAMPS: 00:00 – Welcome and episode intro

02:15 – Karen's background and journey to creating her journal

06:30 – The inspiration behind the guided journal and Bible study

10:00 – Challenges faced during the creation process

14:45 – Tips for aspiring creators in the faith-based product space

18:30 – How Print School influenced Karen's approach

22:00 – Final thoughts and encouragement for listeners

About me: I am Polly Payne, the CEO and founder of Horacio Printing. I have sold more than 45,000 Dream Planners around the world along with bible studies and journals. I now help other dreamers do the same, which is why I launched Print School.

Have a question? Comment below and let's chat!

YOUR NEXT STEPS:

Watch My Free Print Training : https://www.hroacioprinting.com/workshop

Apply for a spot in Print School: https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

Get Your Paper Fix: https://www.HoracioPrinting.com

Need Help? Email: [email protected]

Pop into my DMS! @_print_school

We talk about:

How she transitioned from corporate branding to building her own planner company

Her experience funding her launch through Kickstarter

The role Print School played in turning her idea into a product

The surprising success she found in local in-person events

Encouragement for women balancing family and business dreams

If you’re dreaming of creating your own planner, workbook, or journal — or just want a tool that finally works with your rhythm — this conversation will inspire and equip you.

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