Business idea · E-commerce
Custom Print on Demand Services
Custom Print on Demand Services: Offer a specialized print on demand service focused on creating custom products for events or personal branding, such as custom apparel for weddings or corporate events. It was pitched on Koerner Office in the episode "Forget Dropshipping. This Side Hustle Is 10x Easier (and Smarter) ⏐ Ep. #210" (aired August 18, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | Forget Dropshipping. This Side Hustle Is 10x Easier (and Smarter) ⏐ Ep. #210 |
| Aired | August 18, 2025 |
| Category | E-commerce |
| Real companies on the episode | Printify, Everbee, Fourth Wall, n8n |
The problem it solves
This business addresses the demand for personalized merchandise for special occasions, which is often overlooked in traditional print on demand models.
How it makes money
Revenue can be generated through direct sales of custom products, charging a premium for personalized services.
Skills you need
Skills needed include graphic design, customer service, and operations management to handle custom orders.
The market, and why this works now
The rise of e-commerce platforms like Shopify makes it easier for entrepreneurs to set up custom print on demand services. A practical first-revenue move is to join the r/Entrepreneur subreddit, where potential customers seek personalized products for events. However, founders should consider the capital required for inventory and production costs, as well as the time needed to fulfill custom orders, which can be labor-intensive and impact cash flow.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Printify
Printify is a print-on-demand platform that allows users to create and sell custom products without holding inventory.
- Everbee
Everbee is a tool that helps Etsy sellers identify best-selling products by providing data on estimated search volume, estimated sales, and estimated revenue.
- Fourth Wall
Fourth Wall is a platform that provides print-on-demand services tailored for creators to easily sell merchandise.
- n8n
n8n is an open-source workflow automation tool that allows users to automate tasks by connecting various applications and services.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: Forget Dropshipping. This Side Hustle Is 10x Easier (and Smarter) ⏐ Ep. #210
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.