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How to Start a Print On Demand Business on TikTok Shop With $0! (FREE COURSE)

Introduction

$ 232,000 selling T-shirts inside TikTok; this is honestly a money glitch, guys, and you need to capitalize on this business model. Here's how to do it step-by-step!

Introduction

In this tutorial, I'll walk you through setting up a print-on-demand business using TikTok Shop, so you can start generating thousands of dollars without any upfront inventory costs or e-commerce experience. The best part? You don't even need to shoot any TikTok videos yourself or have followers to begin. Let’s dive in.

Step 1: Create Your TikTok Shop Account

  1. Visit TikTok Seller Portal: Go to seller.tiktok.com.
  2. Sign Up: Choose 'Sign Up Now' and use either a new or existing TikTok account.
  3. Application Process: Choose whether you're signing up as an individual or a corporation, upload your identification, and complete the application.

If you need a detailed walkthrough, I have another video that covers this in more depth.

Step 2: Connect Your Printify Account

  1. Create Printify Account: Go to printify.com and create a free account.
  2. Add a Store: Once you've logged in, add a new store and select TikTok US.
  3. Warehouse Settings:
    • Go to your TikTok Shop account and navigate to 'Account Settings' > 'Warehouse Settings.'
    • Add Printify’s warehouse information for both pickup and return addresses.
  4. Create Shipping Template:
    • Go to 'Shipping Templates' on TikTok Shop and create a new template for your products (e.g., T-shirts).
    • Use 'Economy Shipping' and set the prices based on the quantity.
  5. Enable Seller Shipping Option: This step is crucial for orders to be imported to Printify.

Step 3: Find and Create Designs

Finding Designs

  1. Use Etsy: Download the 'Everbee' Chrome extension to see revenue data for popular designs.
  2. Amazon Trends: Use the 'Overlook Pro' extension to check out what designs are making money on Amazon.
  3. Browse TikTok: Search for viral T-shirt designs directly within TikTok.

Creating Designs

  1. Use Canva: Create an account on Canva and start designing by adding text and choosing fonts.
  2. Trademark Check: Go to USPTO.gov to ensure your design isn't trademarked.
  3. Download Design: After creating your design on Canva, download it and upload it to Printify.

Step 4: Publish Products

  1. Upload Design on Printify: Use your downloaded design to create a product in Printify. It will automatically sync with your TikTok Shop account.
  2. Price Setting: Adjust your prices within Printify so they reflect accurately on TikTok Shop.
  3. Edit Product Listings: Make any necessary changes inside TikTok Shop concerning images and descriptions.

Step 5: Order Samples and Create Content

  1. Order Samples: Purchase a sample through Printify to ensure quality and for creating TikTok content.
  2. Create TikTok Videos: Make videos wearing or using the product.
  3. Add Product Links: Use TikTok’s ‘Add a Link’ feature to link your product in your video.

Monitoring Orders and Profits

  1. Check Orders: View incoming orders within both your TikTok Shop and Printify accounts.
  2. Profit Calculation: Subtract Printify charges from your earnings shown in TikTok Shop to know your profit margins.

Keyword

  • TikTok Shop
  • Print-on-Demand
  • Printify
  • Canva
  • Etsy
  • Everbee Chrome Extension
  • Overlook Pro
  • Trademark Check
  • USPTO
  • Free Shipping
  • Shipping Template
  • Content Creation

FAQ

Q: Do I need an existing TikTok following to start selling? A: No, you don't need to have any followers to begin selling through TikTok Shop.

Q: How do I ensure my designs aren't trademarked? A: Use the USPTO trademark search to verify that your designs are not already trademarked.

Q: What if I don't want to create the designs myself? A: You can hire a graphic designer on Fiverr to create designs for you.

Q: How do I connect my Printify account to my TikTok Shop? A: Add a new store in Printify, select TikTok US, and follow the warehouse settings and shipping template creation instructions as outlined above.

Q: How can I get design ideas for my products? A: Browse popular designs on Etsy using the Everbee extension, or check Amazon using the Overlook Pro extension.

Q: How to price my products? A: Set your prices within Printify based on preferred profit margins; you can always adjust these later.

Q: Do I need to handle shipping myself? A: No, Printify will handle all shipping logistics for you once you set up the seller shipping option correctly.