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Print on Demand's Real Playbook w/ David Hooker
Description
"70% of stuff never goes sold. So you have to be prepared to interact with that level of rejection."
David Hooker is the brand director for both Printify and Printful, which merged in late 2024 to form FYUL. He's got access to the data behind millions of print on demand sellers, and what he's learned is both humbling and useful. The top 1% aren't more talented. They're more consistent. We get into AI-generated mockups that actually look real, why email marketing is still a "print money button," and how community-driven niche selling beats paid ads for customer acquisition in 2025.
Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ppYhfdota7k
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LINKS
- Printify: printify.com
- Printful: printful.com
- David Hooker on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidhooker/
- David Hooker's TEDx Talk on Visual Literacy: ted.com/talks/david_hooker_the_importance_of_visual_literacy
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The Unofficial Shopify Podcast is hosted by Kurt Elster and explores the stories behind successful Shopify stores. Get actionable insights, practical strategies, and proven tactics from entrepreneurs who've built thriving ecommerce businesses.