Why I Quit Print-On-Demand (P.O.D) for My Art Shop

If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably know that I started my shop using P.O.D (Print-On-Demand).

Why? Because it was easy. And honestly? I was just being lazy.

But after 7 months of running the shop — half-hearted, unmotivated, and not really trying — all I got in return was… a painful loss.

Financially, emotionally, and creatively. 😮‍💨

So if you’re thinking about trying P.O.D too, maybe ask yourself these 3 things first:

1. Do you already have a big enough audience who’ll actually buy from you?

2. Are you okay with not having full control over print quality?

3. Does it bother you that your brand might feel a bit generic or lack that human touch?

If any of these make you pause — trust me, you’re not alone.

I talk more about my P.O.D experience in this YouTube video, and if you’re curious about the behind-the-scenes numbers and deeper breakdown, you can find it on my Patreon too.

Just here to share what I’ve learned — so maybe you can avoid the same mistakes I made.