What POD is: You design products; a supplier prints & ships when an order comes in.

Start with free tools: Use Canva or Photopea for designs, free mockup generators.

Choose a free POD platform: Printful, Printify, Teespring, Redbubble (no upfront costs).

Connect to a marketplace: Etsy, Amazon, Shopify (trial) to list your designs.

Use social media marketing: TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest to drive free traffic.

Focus on niches & trending topics to stand out.

Reinvest profits into ads or better designs once sales start.

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