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eBay Seller Spotlight Podcast
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 017 - Documenting his hustle and hauls: Glen Zubia on growing his business and building a community
eBay Seller Spotlight - Ep 017 - Documenting his hustle and hauls: Glen Zubia on growing his business and building a community On this episode of the podcast: eBay Seller Glen Zubia has been selling on the platform for 23 years and you may know him from his popular YouTube channel, Hustler Hacks. Today, Glen shares how his journey started, how his inventory has evolved, and how through every major milestone—eBay has always been there. Please share your comments / questions with us, call 888 723-4630 or email podcast@ebay.com. New links for Ep 017
2023-08-16
13 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 161: The Return of Hustler Hacks
Glen Zubia makes his return to the Merch Minds Podcast. After answering why Glen stopped doing Merch by Amazon to a few listeners, I invited him back on the show. Glen and I had a blast catching up and talking POD. Make sure and subscribe to his channel if you're looking for other ways to make money. Glen has made a career of reselling sneakers for a profit. The link to his channel is below. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJ0-Bx2Vt3xGAPC8oCze2g
2021-10-19
1h 16
Sneaker Enthusiasts
How Hustler Hacks’ Glen Makes a Living Flipping Sneakers at Ross
This week, Nacho and Bryan interview Glen Zubia AKA Hustler Hacks. Glen is a good friend of ours and we had him on to talk about how he created the Ross Finds genre on YouTube. We also spoke about how he paid off his student loans flipping sneakers he found at Ross, Burlington and Marshall’s. Follow Glen on Instagram: https://instagram.com/hustlerhacks Our YouTube Channel: https://urlgeni.us/youtube/channel/NachoAverageFinds See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-01-31
55 min
Merch Minds Podcast
A Tribute to My Father
In this episode, I talk about the hardest working man I've ever known. Rest in peace, abeoji.
2020-08-15
41 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 151: Why Hasn't There Been Any New Episode of the Merch Minds Podcast
I read your emails and messages, and in this episode, I talk about why I haven't been putting out much content. I am going through some changes in my personal life, which I reveal in this episode. Listen to this episode, and you will understand why there hasn't been much content from me.
2020-07-19
54 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 150: Interview with Nancy Badillo
I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. I am still under quarantine and going through some changes in my personal life. Everything is fine, and I'm making some changes which I will explain in the near future. In this episode, I interview Nancy Badillo. She has a popular YouTube channel and makes a full-time living selling digital products on Etsy. I know this podcast is about print-on-demand, and technically digital products are print-on-demand products. Listen to the episode, and Nancy explains more. The two best POD platforms are behind on production, and many of...
2020-06-23
46 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 149: Quarantine Episode with RJ Martinez
In the last episode, my good friend Greg Johnson and I talked about the importance of having different income streams. We're literally in a recession, and a lot of people are out of jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, don't let that stop you from providing for your family. I wanted to hold myself accountable and decided to sign up for Postmates, which is a food and grocery delivery service. Just a couple of days ago, I started my career as a food and grocery courier. In this episode, I recap my first experience as a...
2020-04-05
54 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 148: Extra Income Opportunities with Greg Johnson
These are uncertain and confusing times since the COVID-19 virus became a global pandemic. We went from a stable economy to be in a recession overnight. With a few states being under the place in shelter order, many businesses are closes, and more states will follow. In this episode, I invited Greg Johnson back to the podcast. He is a small business owner who is also suffering, just like most Americans. However, over the years, he created multiple income streams for himself and have that extra cushion to support him and his family. ...
2020-03-23
38 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 147: Zero to Hero With Joseph Gallegos
I heard you loud and clear. I've read your messages and emails. You have been asking when I was going to come back, blaring into your earbuds. Well, here I am with another episode of the Merch Minds Podcast. I initially met Joseph Gallegos back in 2017. He was getting his feet wet with Merch by Amazon, and his journey has paid off. He is now making a full-time income with Merch, and there is no turning back for him. He surpassed me and is looking to grow his account further. So how did he...
2020-02-28
47 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 146: How to Start a Podcast With Helen Kinson From Merch Money
This week Helen Kinson from Merch Money and I discuss how to start a podcast. It might seem complicated, but it's actually pretty easy. You can start a podcast for free or even on a very tight budget. We discuss everything about what services we use, types of equipment, the questions we ask, and even about affiliate marketing. Anyone can do it, and Helen and I compare notes. Helen is so humble, but she is a force to reckon with as a content creator. Also, this is your final chance to sign up for Pixel...
2020-02-04
1h 05
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 145: Announcing the Launch of Pixel Pod Studio!
Happy New Year! This episode is all about my latest venture. My good friends, Manny, RJ, and I decided to start offering KDP interiors for people in the low-content publishing business. If you don't like being marketed to, I suggest that you don't listen to this episode. However, if you're interested in high-quality interiors for your low-content and no-content publishing business, please proceed. We're proud to announce the launch of Pixel Pod Studio. So what is Pixel Pod Studio? I teamed up with my friend Manny who has a very successful design career both in c...
2020-01-23
25 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 144: Year In Review and Goals for 2020
This is the very last Merch Minds episode of 2020. Since I started the year with a Spanish co-host, it's only fitting that I end the year with a Spanish co-host. RJ Martinez joins me to recap some of the highlights and lowlights of 2020. Thank you everyone for your support, and I'll catch up with you next year.
2019-12-31
39 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 143: Interview with Juna Duncan at Detour Shirts
Happy Holidays everyone! This week I speak with the very talented Juna Duncan at Detour Shirts. Juna comes to us from Salt Lake City, which is where the next Merch by Amazon Conference will be held. Juna also happens to run one of the most popular and active Instagram accounts for POD. Juna also talks about the popular style of designs that are resonating with the youth. He talks about the unique Kawaii style of design that originated in Japan. The best way to describe the Kawaii style is that it has a lot of p...
2019-12-29
44 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 142: Discussing Licensing Agreements and DesignerCon with Ken Reil
Every episode is a special episode, but this episode is extra special. This week my father Ken Reil stops by, and we discuss licensing agreements and DesignerCon. We had the opportunity to attend DesignerCon in Anaheim a few weeks ago, and we recap our experience. Ken also drops some valuable nuggets on how to succeed on Merch by Amazon. We're very fortunate that Ken has connections with the staff at Merch by Amazon, and he's always sharing what he can with the community. Ken drops some hints on what's coming in 2020. I was always very...
2019-12-12
58 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 141: Interview with Illustrator and Designer Jay Reed
This week I talk to the talented artist and illustrator Jay Reed. Jay resides in Southern California, specifically in Orange County. He's been doing print on demand long before Merch by Amazon even existed. Jay makes a full-time living doing print-on-demand and commission work. It's obvious that he knows what makes a good design and understands how to be successful. Jay shares on how he comes up with concepts and other strategies that we can all implement. Check out Jay's work for yourself. Website: https://artistjayreed.com/...
2019-12-02
52 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 140: Interview with Michael Webster from the Strugglepreneur Podcast
Michael Webster represents the struggle. He is your average guy with big goals. Like most of us, he's seeking financial freedom. He wants his wife to be able to retire and be able to support his five children. How can you not support him? For Michael, it's not about him but more about his family. He talks about his journey into POD and as always he gives my audience a little surprise on how he makes money with local sales. Make sure and support Michael and his podcast, the Strugglepreneur Podcast. He documents his journey...
2019-11-14
46 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 139: Interview with Duy Truong from Portland Squad
Duy Truong from Portland is starting a new venture with POD. He originally started Merch by Amazon back in early 2017. He's now starting a new journey into building his own brand and selling on his own platform. Duy started Portland Squad to pay homage to the city he absolutely loves. Being born and raised in Portland he hopes the city can help with his new business venture. Portland Squad is a brand that all of us can relate to because he's building his business from the ground up. Follow Duy's journey and show him some love on...
2019-11-07
43 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 138: We're Back After a Two Month Hiatus
It seems like it's been forever but finally, Glen and Yong are back. It's been two months since the last episode and we heard your voices. It's time to listen in and see what we have been up to. Make sure to listen to the very end to hear a special announcement.
2019-10-28
34 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast Update
Hi everyone! It's Yong here. I hope everyone is doing well. I sincerely apologize for the lack of content. This is just a quick update on why we have been absent but we promise to be back soon.
2019-10-04
02 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 137: Take the 30-Day Etsy Challenge With Matt and RJ
Merch is dead! That's why, for the past several weeks, I put my efforts back into rebuilding my Etsy store. And it's paid because in less than two months I'm already at $600 in sales with just a little over 400 products live. This week Matt and RJ are back on the show. They are back to talk about their new 30-Day Etsy Challenge, which will motivate you to build your Etsy store. Joining them in the challenge is Dionne Baker and Jay De Souza, who are successful Etsy business owners. There are many reasons to get...
2019-09-16
54 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 136: Interview with Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson is a successful entrepreneur. He's married and has six beautiful kids that he supports and raises. With that said, it was a matter of time before we got him on the show. I'm not going to lie. I had a whole list of questions to ask in regards to Local Merch because that was something we both experimented with back when it was still new. However, the conversation completely took a left turn, and a whole new topic came up. As entrepreneurs sometimes we need to be innovative and think outside the box...
2019-08-28
54 min
eBay for Business
eBay for Business - Ep 55 - Lean Into Holiday With Seller Tips and The Buzz
Give us a call - 888-723-4630 Send us an email - podcast@ebay.com visit us at ebay.com/podcast Welcome to eBay for Business! Our Lean Into Holiday theme continues this week, with the second of a two-part series. We’ll visit with four eBay sellers who share how they get ready for the biggest selling season of the year, and as always we’ve got The Buzz. To have your questions answered on eBay for Business, call us at 888 723-4630 or email us at podcas...
2019-08-27
52 min
eBay for Business
Lean Into Holiday With Seller Tips and The Buzz
Give us a call - 888-723-4630 Send us an email - podcast@ebay.com visit us at ebay.com/podcast Welcome to eBay for Business! Our Lean Into Holiday theme continues this week, with the second of a two-part series. We’ll visit with four eBay sellers who share how they get ready for the biggest selling season of the year, and as always we’ve got The Buzz. To have your questions answered on eBay for Business, call us at 888 723-4630 or email us at podcast@ebay.com. 00:01 - Intro 03:09 - The Buzz 11:31 - The Main Story - Holiday...
2019-08-27
52 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 135: Interview with Illustrator Drew Pocza
This week we talk to the very talented Drew Pocza. We had the privilege of meeting Drew back in September 2018 at the Merch by Amazon Conference in Seattle. His journey on Merch is young, but his skills speak years of experience. Merch by Amazon is no longer what it used to be. It has evolved a lot since the platform was launched back in 2015. The advice I gave Drew was to keep at it. No matter how frustrating the platform, the best thing he can do is not to quit and keep uploading quality work. ...
2019-08-22
55 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 134: Interview with Teresa Rose with Pin Traffic Power
Teresa Rose from Pin Traffic Power stops by to talk with the boys again. If you're suffering from slow summer sales, this could be the perfect episode for you. Teresa has tested and refined the art of leveraging Pinterest to drive traffic to blogs and listings. I said this many times, and some of you might disagree, but I feel Merch by Amazon is dead. There are just too many people on the platform, which cause niches to be saturated. Even running AMS ads to my products, I get no conversions. Teresa's new and updated...
2019-08-15
49 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 133: Interview with Houman and Rosie from Living List Journey
We have an awesome episode this week. Houman and Rosie from Living List Journey talk to Yong in a very rare interview. Both of them normally don't like the exposure but was gracious enough and sit with Yong in a fun interview. Houman, who is from the Bay Area decided to travel the world after building a successful Etsy store. With Merch by Amazon being too competitive these days he decided to try the Etsy marketplace and it paid off big time. With the success of his shop, he's now able to live his dream life and...
2019-08-08
58 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 132: Catching up After a Two Week Break
After a two week break, both Glen and Yong are back with another Merch Minds episode. Glen had been traveling attending conferences, and Yong's day job had been pretty demanding. They are finally back to catch up and talk print-on-demand. A lot has happened since the last episode. Yong had relaunched his Etsy store by deleting and relisting everything from scratch. This destroyed his algorithm, and he was hardly getting any traffic. After a couple of weeks, he's finally starting to get sales once again. Now that they're both back what have you been up...
2019-07-31
38 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 131: What We Learned Being on Merch by Amazon for Three Years
This week we go back to the basics. No guests. Instead, we talk about what we learned in the three years of doing Merch by Amazon. A lot has changed since the launch of Merch by Amazon. Yong keeps plugging away and continues to work on his account. Glen has taken a hiatus from working on his account because of the constant changes implemented by Amazon. How about you? What have you learned during the last 2-3 years being on Merch by Amazon. Are you rolling with the punches and complying with all the changes...
2019-07-10
47 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 130: Interview With Amy Nicholas
Amy Nicholas stops by to talk to the boys this week. In the last few years, Amy has made a career in the digital market space. She started with Kindle and then made the transition into apparel sales. Amy talks about everything from how she left her corporate job to becoming her own boss. She talks about the struggles of hiring a VA. She’s also very big on mindset and talks about some of the people that she follows. Amy is a good example of how to succeed by diversifying the marketplace. Why Merch by...
2019-06-26
45 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 129: Interview With Danielle Podeszek from POD Design Shop
This week let's go back to the basics. The foundation of the Merch Minds podcast is based on graphic design. This week the boys talk to a talented designer in Danielle Podeszek. Danielle is a graphic designer who started her print-on-demand career on Zazzle. She then moved on to Merch by Amazon and has done relatively good for herself. Her experience as a corporate designer has given her the freedom to explore opportunities outside of a day job. Danielle's approach to design is straightforward. She uses basic shapes and color schemes, which is a throwback...
2019-06-19
40 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 128: Interview With Dionne Baker and Jay De Souza
Many people say Canadians are some of the nicest people on earth. This week the boys put that theory to test by interviewing Dionne Baker and Jay DeSouza. They are business partners and successful Etsy shop owners. Dionne comes from a marketing background, and Jay is a graphic designer by trade. Together they were able to build profitable Etsy and Shopify stores. They talk everything on the show from how they got into business to the importance of marketing. When it comes to Etsy, I'm sure you heard their names throughout the print-on-demand community. They...
2019-06-13
57 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 127: Interview With Johnathan Grzybowski and the Introduction of Penji 3.0
There was no show last week because it was Memorial Day weekend. This week the boys are back, and they interview Johnathan Grzybowski from Penji. Johnathan stopped by and announced the new and improved Penji 3.0. Penji is a full design agency that delivers Merch designs and just about anything else you can think of. Other Merch agencies are just that. They just deliver Merch designs. With Penji you can scale your Merch account, KDP, Local Merch and just about any other business you want to get into. Johnathan showed us the new and improved dashboard...
2019-06-04
52 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 126: Interview With Christina Romero
You may or may not have heard of this week's guest, Christina Romero. She is quiet and in the shadows. Don't let that fool you though because she is putting up significant numbers with print-on-demand. Christina talks about how she is experimenting with other POD platforms besides Merch by Amazon. She's been in the game since 2015 when she first opened her Zazzle account. From there she expanded her business including Etsy where she now has her wife involved with the POD business. Christina is finding success because she's a hard worker. You won't find complaints...
2019-05-22
38 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 125: Interview With Helen Kinson From Merch Money
Helen Kinson from the Merch Money show was gracious enough to make an appearance on this week's episode. Like many of us, Helen started her online entrepreneur journey selling on eBay and Fulfillment by Amazon. She's now finding success on Merch by Amazon and marking her place in the community as a leader and influencer. Helen is one of the nicest and sweetest members of the Merch community. She is drama free and enjoys helping other members of the community. Make sure and check out your YouTube channel listed below. Also, Jacob Bates just released...
2019-05-16
49 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 124: Interview With Tyler Dooley
In this week's episode, the boys interview Tyler Dooley who is an up-and-comer in the POD community. He attended the private mastermind event that was held in Orange County back in March. He met Yong there for the first time and it was a match made in heaven. Like most of us, Tyler's Merch numbers have tanked. However, he has been diligently working on Etsy and now has five stores. With a system in place and leveraging his VA's, Tyler is expected to open his sixth store by the end of the year. We will...
2019-05-01
56 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 123: Conversation With Matt Sheeran About Amazon Advertising
Amazon Merch sales are hard to come by these days. We're told to drive traffic to our products to see results. Matt Sheeran stops by this week to talk to the boys about Amazon Advertising. While some of us might be runnings ads to our products we're still not seeing results. Matt talks about how running ads isn't just about conversions. Sometimes the data and analytics are what we need to make our listings better. If you're thinking about running ads then this is the perfect episode to listen to. Matt provides some great nuggets...
2019-04-24
46 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 122: Interview with Zach Knickerbocker
This week the man with the most well-known name in New York City stops by the Merch Minds Podcast. Zach Knickerbocker started his Merch journey just a year and a half ago and he's already making on average $5k per month. Zach is obviously making moves and stamping his name in the community. Some argue that he might have a slight edge over others because he actually works for Amazon. But Zach's day job has nothing to do with Merch. He told the boys that he has no direct connection with the people at Merch by Amazon.
2019-04-17
47 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 121: Interview with Reyes the Entrepreneur
You may or may not heard of Reyes the Entrepreneur. He is a hard working individual based in Fresno, CA. The guy has worked his ass off to the point now where he is a public figure making good money. In this week's episode, Reyes talks about how he went from being homeless to now having multiple income streams. There are no smoke and mirrors when it comes to Reyes. He documented everything on his YouTube channel on how he went from being broke to now being a successful public figure. Reyes has done it...
2019-04-10
50 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 120: Talking Book Bolt with Neil Lassen
Neil Lassen needs no introduction in the Merch community. As the founder of Merch Informer, he has provided more value to the community than most people. He's back on the Merch Minds Podcast to introduce us to Book Bolt. What is Book Bolt? Book Bolt is the most comprehensive software to help you through every step of the no content book process. You can perform market research to help you discover profitable niches. It also comes with a cover design maker and a batch uploader. Neil promises more features will be added including keyword search...
2019-04-02
47 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 119: Interview with Zac Folk with Nymbl
Merch by Amazon is getting harder and harder. For the past few weeks, the boys were talking about how we all need to explore other platforms. This is why this particular episode is very important. Zac Folk is the Founder and CEO of Nymbl. Chances are you never heard of Nymbl. Nymbl is a new platform but very innovative. Nymbl is like Squarespace, Printful, and Shopify all in one box. On Nymbl, you can literally have an e-commerce site up and running in less than 30-minutes. The beauty of Nymbl is that they will do...
2019-03-26
56 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 118: Interview with Nick Eden from the 45/54 Podcast
Nick Eden from the 45/54 podcast stops by and chats with Glen and Yong. Nick talks about how he got started with Merch by Amazon. He also talks about how he took all his skills he learned outside of POD and applied it to Merch. As mentioned previously Nick is the host of the 45/54 podcast. While there are tons of content out there about Merch by Amazon his podcast is more catered to the individual just getting started on the platform. He has been on a hiatus from the show but he promises more...
2019-03-20
51 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 117: Interview with Mr. Mitch Fairchild from Student Like a Boss
This is the best feel-good episode ever of the Merch Minds Podcast. This week the boys talk to Mitch Fairfield from Texas. Unlike most of us who are in the business of POD for ourselves, Mitch is teaching special needs students the skills to be a designer. Glen and Yong originally met Mitch back in 2017 at the Denver seminar. Mitch drove all the way from Austin, Texas to attend the seminar and afterward drove back home immediately. Excited about what he learned he went back home and launched a program that teaches kids to design but more...
2019-03-13
41 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 116: Is KDP a Profitable and Sustainable Business
With so many people on the KDP bandwagon, Glen and Yong discuss if it's a sustainable business. While journal publishing is considered print-on-demand it is different compared to Merch. The main difference is the products are not removed due to no sales because each journal is assigned an ISBN number. The boys break down on what they think about the KDP business model. Obviously, people are making good money on KDP such as their good friend Kelli Publish. They believe as long as you focus on quality and have a long-term plan that KDP can be a...
2019-02-26
46 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 115: Catching up With Kelli Publish
This week Kelli Roberts better know as KelliPublish returns to the show. The boys catch up with her and see how her businesses are doing. She discloses her numbers for December 2018 publishing low-content books on Amazon. If you remember Kelli made $17k in the month of December 2017. She had set her goal to do more than double that but unfortunately, she wasn't able to meet her goal. However, she's staying positive because she knows that she still made more in month than some people make in a year. She's working on other projects as well...
2019-02-19
49 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 114: Casual Conversation on POD
The boys are back with a fresh new episode after having technical difficulties last week. With no significant news in the POD community, they just have a casual conversation. The year is flying by quick and the boys are trying to figure out a way to get back on track. Yong talks about how he is scaling his KDP account publishing no-content books. As you may have heard he is leveraging his shirt designs into journal covers. Glen is now back on a regular schedule on Merch by Amazon since he no longer works for his parents.
2019-02-12
40 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 113: Interview with Rob Cubbon
Rob Cubbon is an entrepreneur living the good life. After creating multiple income streams for himself he moved from London to Chiang Mai, Thailand. He moved to greener pastures where he lives a stress-free life while making money online. Rob scaled his KDP account to where he is making well over $1000 per month with low and no-content books. He also does a little Merch by Amazon. While his numbers might not be mind-blowing in the sense that over six-figures per year he's living in a place where the cost of living is ridiculously low. Rob...
2019-01-30
51 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 112: Interview with Elena Saris
This week the boys interview their good friend Elena Saris. Elena is a criminal attorney turned an entrepreneur who found success in just about everything she's done. She's done private label, wholesale, Merch, and recently dropshipping on Shopify. Every entrepreneur will tell you to have a diverse income stream and that's exactly what Elena has done. Just about everything she's done she found success. So she comes by and shares her story with the boys. Elena is also having an event for all entrepreneurs in Las Vegas. On Sunday, March 17, 2019, Elena is giving you an...
2019-01-21
49 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 111: First Episode of 2019
Happy New Year! Glen and Yong are finally back with their very first episode of 2019. In this episode, they talk about what they were doing the past few weeks. Q4 is officially over. A lot of people made good money over the holidays. It's now time to focus on the new year and the boys discuss their strategy. For Yong, Merch is still his priority but he is also uploading on KDP. With three years under his belt on Merch, he finds it very competitive these days. Glen no longer works for his parents so...
2019-01-13
50 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 110: Recap of 2018
With 2018 coming to an end Glen and Yong recap the past year. They go over some of the more popular episodes of the year. They had some great guests and memorable moments. For the next couple of weeks, the boys will be taking a break from the show. In the meantime enjoy Q4 and the success it had brought to some people. We wish you a wonderful Christmas and a safe New Year Eve celebration! During the break feel free to go back and listen to some of the previous episodes. Let the boys...
2018-12-18
1h 01
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 109: 2019 Predictions and Goals
This week Glen and Yong discuss 2019 goals and predictions. It's fair to say that we all want to scale and grow our numbers next year. The boys talk about how they can scale their Merch and other POD platforms. Yong is going to focus on quality as he always has. Glen talked about getting back on a schedule and getting his wife more involved in his eBay business. Either way, they agreed that it's important to not give up and to try and scale in 2019. What are you guys doing to try and s...
2018-12-11
58 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 108: Interview with Dean Jayroe and Courtney Cramer
Do you guys want another option to run your own POD business? This week the boys talk to Dean Jayroe and Courtney Cramer. This powerhouse couple purchased their own DTG printer to fulfill their own shirts outside of Amazon and business is booming! The boys talk a lot about building income streams outside of Amazon and that's exactly what they did. With the purchase of their DTG printer, their margins on Etsy have skyrocketed and they now control their fulfillment schedule. They no longer have to rely on Printful and other fulfillment companies. Would you...
2018-12-04
53 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 107: Are We Being Throttled?
The boys apologize for the audio quality in this episode. What do you expect when RJ Martinez joins them for an episode of the Merch Minds Podcast? He brings bad mojo and bad audio quality. As mentioned RJ Martinez joined Glen and Yong to talk possible throttling. Despite what Amazon is saying Yong strongly believes that Amazon is throttling everyone across the board. This is all to reduce chaos in the forums and to reduce emails being sent to Amazon. On Thursday, November 15, 2018, both Yong and RJ experienced an unusual day of sales that went...
2018-11-28
54 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 106: How to Communicate with Your Graphic Designer
Glen is becoming a superstar and he seems to be too good to hang out with Yong. Glen was in San Jose, CA visiting the eBay headquarters and ignored all of his Yong's messages. First Time magazine and now eBay Live! On this episode, Glen and Yong talk about the importance of good communication with your designer. Unfortunately, people are still not communicating with Yong when purchasing custom designs even though he provides clear instructions. This is causing unnecessary revisions and causing more work for Yong and his designer. This is something that has been d...
2018-11-21
50 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 105: Hustler Hacks Interviewed by Time/Money Magazine
Yong is upset. In fact, he's quite pissed. Once again, Glen has hogged the spotlight. Our very own Glen Zubia was featured in an article by Time magazine. Since Glen found early success on Merch by Amazon, he was contacted by Time magazine for an interview. Glen tells the backstory on how he was contacted and interviewed by Time. Congratulations to Glen for the exposure and a great article. Also, our good friend Michael Essany from Merch Momentum was also featured in the same article. You can find the URL to the article below.
2018-11-07
53 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 104: Interview with Jose Fernandez and Ruben Lopez
You might recognize the names Jose Fernandez and Ruben Lopez from the Merch community. Jose has made a career of designing shirts for well-known companies from Disney to Old Navy. Ruben has been scaling his Merch account under Jose's tutelage and they both been stellar members primarily in the Spanish Merch groups. Because of the lack of information in Spanish they recently came out with a course for the Spanish community. It was well received, and it was only a matter of time before they came out with a course in English. They announced the pre-launch of...
2018-10-27
1h 04
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 103: Interview with Dale Roberts
Glen is out of town this week as he was attending eCom Chicago. Dale Roberts, aka Kelli Roberts husband, stops by to talk with Yong. Dale has been a staple in the print-on-demand community especially with self-publishing. Dale talks about how he got into his entrepreneurial lifestyle. He talks about how tough it was in the beginning but with hard work and perseverance, he's able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. He's also doing a little Merch by Amazon to help him diversify his income portfolio. Dale is also very big...
2018-10-23
1h 04
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 102: Interview with BeeJay DeLong
This week the boys talk to the very talented BeeJay DeLong. BeeJay is a designer and illustrator who got into Merch by Amazon just this year. In his tenure on the platform, he's quickly catching up to the Glen and Yong's numbers. The most heartwarming thing about BeeJay is he'd taken his talent and teaching graphic design in Ohio. However, his students aren't just regular students. His students are special and have impairments that affect their life activities. BeeJay is a true talent and his story needs to be heard. The community needs more people...
2018-10-14
44 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 101: Profanity, Drugs, Alcohol, Violence, and Sexual Content!
Amazon Merch launched two new updates to their content policy. You can now have designs that contain profanity, drugs, alcohol, violence, and sexual content in adult sizes. However, they will not be allowed on youth sizes. This was a surprising move considering Amazon was quick to pull the plug on these content. If you were on Amazon Merch from the beginning you know that almost everything was allowed back in the wild west. Make sure and review the content policy before starting to upload the new designs. Glen and Yong discuss how this will open...
2018-10-09
50 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 100: Live Giveaways!
The 100th episode of the Merch Minds Podcast was a huge success! Thank you to all our loyal listeners and the Merch community. What started as a podcast to share our personal journies evolved into a show where listeners tune in for advice and a little entertainment. Listed below are the winners of the prizes. If the prizes are not claimed a winner will be drawn. Dale L. Roberts - Winner for Local Merch Course jhrennie - Winner for No Content Book Publishing goudj230178 - Winner for Design Bundle from Merch D...
2018-10-08
1h 17
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 099: What to Expect at the Merch by Amazon Conference in Seattle
With days away from the Merch by Amazon conference in Seattle, Glen and Yong talk about what to expect at this year's conference. The boys attended last year and they both agree that all the talks last year were great. This year they will be both presenting but they are more excited about the networking. They probably said this about a thousand times by now. Networking is important for all business models. Even if you can't attend the conference they encourage you to reach out to other members of the Merch community and network. If...
2018-09-22
37 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 098: What If We Lost Our Amazon Merch Account?
What would you do if you lost your Merch account today? What other platforms are you selling on? Would you be able to survive without a paycheck from Merch by Amazon? Yong recently had multiple conversations with people who had their Merch by Amazon accounts suspended. It is one of his biggest fear in the Merch community. Whether it was an honest mistake or not the Amazon is not our platform and everything that we worked for can be taken away. The boys the importance of a diverse income stream. Besides Amazon, everyone should be...
2018-09-18
55 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 097: Interview with Haris Petrasitis from Pretty Merch
Chances are you are using the Pretty Merch Chrome extension in your Merch by Amazon dashboard. It is the number one extension when it comes to Merch. It's only right that Haris Petrasitis is a guest on the Merch Minds Podcast. Haris is the developer of the Pretty Merch Chrome extension. While selling shirts is fun and for some profitable Amazon doesn't give us any data. With Pretty Merch Pro you get sales update and lifetime analytics of the 100 shirts you sold. In the business of e-commerce this is very important because you need to what sells...
2018-09-10
57 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 096: KDP + CreateSpace + Q4
Q4 is almost here. Labor Day is officially over and the leaves are starting to change. That means that Halloween is creeping up on us real soon. This week Glen and Yong talk about their Q4 predictions and expectations. On a previous episode, Glen even hinted maybe doing FBA again because he thinks there will be another freeze or throttle. Yong agrees. With Amazon having launched Merch Collab, PopSockets, Merch UK/DE, and Merch AMS all in one year there is a great chance of some kind of freeze this Q4. Also, if you're publishing...
2018-09-03
50 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 095: Interview with Matt Carlett from Merch Design Factory
Matt Carlett from Merch Design Factory joins the Merch Minds Podcast this week. Matt was one of the original members of the Merch community and experienced early success on Merch. He comes from the reselling community and talked about how he transitioned from doing Amazon FBA to Merch by Amazon. Matt agrees that we need to drive traffic to our listings. He talked about how he leveraged Pinterest to drive traffic and for the most part, it worked. Driving traffic to our listing is important because Amazon likes it when we drive traffic to their site.
2018-08-27
49 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 094: Is CreateSpace a Good Opportunity?
First off, both Glen and Yong apologize for the technical issues that they had last week. Unfortunately, they don't see or notice any technical issues on their end until it's uploaded. Yong thinks RJ Martinez hijacked the show somehow. This week the boys talk CreateSpace in depth. For the past couple of months, they have briefly mentioned CreateSpace and how the platform complements Merch by Amazon. And the popularity of Kelli Robert's course created a buzz in the Merch community. So is CreateSpace worth publishing on? While Yong is on board with CreateSpace Glen is...
2018-08-22
42 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 093: Talking with Matt Sheeran and RJ Martinez from Real Talk
This week Matt Sheeran and RJ Martinez from Real Talk stop by on the Merch Minds Podcast. While RJ had been on the show, this was Matt's first time on the podcast. This was a fun show because you never know what will happen when all four guys get together to chat about Merch. They don't disappoint. They talked about everything from Merch to running Facebooks efficiently. While most of you know RJ from his YouTube channel, Matt is known for his writing. Make sure and sign up for their Merch Newsletter. Also, all four...
2018-08-13
37 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 092: Discussing the UK and Germany Marketplace
Glen and Yong discuss UK and Germany marketplace. While they both don't have access to the marketplace they discuss the potential. They also discuss the new policy changes because of the new marketplace. While the new marketplace has the potential to bring in more income we all have to be careful. As we all know Amazon is notorious for making policy changes without making any official announcements. So this episode is a reminder to keeping checking the content policy on a regular basis. Let the boys know if you have the international marketplace yet? If...
2018-08-06
55 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 091: Interview with Spencer and Shannon from Merch Lifestyle
Spencer and Shannon from the Merch Lifestyle Podcast stop by this week to talk to the boys. They are ex-neighbors from Cincinnati that got into e-commerce together. Spencer now lives in Mountain View, CA not too far from Yong. They talk everything about print-on-demand. They discuss how difficult it is to scale on Merch by Amazon. They also talk about how they're scaling they're Esty store, which they have more control of. They are two smart guys building their online career. They're creating multiple income streams and creating sustainable income on multiple channels. Make sure...
2018-07-31
48 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 090: Niche Affiliate Website with Alex Park
We talked about how saturated the Merch by Amazon is these days. With more and more competition our products are getting lost in hundreds if not thousands of the same type of listings. While some are still finding success with the organic traffic on Amazon most of us are getting frustrated with the lack of sales. Yong hinted in the past about creating niche affiliate websites around his best selling shirts. This way we control the traffic and the data. So this week they talk to Alex Park who has made a career of creating niche affiliate...
2018-07-24
1h 05
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 089: The Catchup Episode
Yong is back! He may sound like he's better but he's still coughing. The good thing is his fever is down and he's able to continue with the show. This week Glen and Yong are catching up. Glen was out of town visiting his brother in Austin. Yong was in beautiful in Morro Bay on a workcation and to just get out of town to rest. They are catching up with their lives and Merch by Amazon. Yong talks about his frustration with Merch. Although he's grateful for the opportunity he's finding that it's getting...
2018-07-17
51 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 088: Interview with Jacob Bates
Iron Man has finally broken down. Since starting the podcast, Yong has never missed an episode. Unfortunately, he missed episode 88 because he was coughing up his lungs all last week. Glen holds down the show and interviews the young entrepreneur Jacob Bates. Jacob is a young guy but light years ahead when it comes to running online businesses. They talk about everything about print on demand and even Createspace, which happens to be the hottest trend right now outside of Merch. His portfolio of running print on demand business range from Merch to the Etsy...
2018-07-09
43 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 087: Talking Pinterest with Teresa Rose
With AMS dead what are you doing to drive traffic to your listings? Most of us know that Amazon has great organic traffic but they also control our listings. That's why it's important to utilize platforms like Pinterest to drive traffic to our shirts. Glen and Rose talk to Teresa Rose who has done just about everything from eBay to having her own Shopify store. One thing she learned during her business endeavors is how important it is to drive traffic to your store and listings. She found that Pinterest is a great platform to utilize to...
2018-07-02
56 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 086: Review of VidCon and HustleCon
Yong is back from VidCon and HustleCon! He reviews each conference and they both get very different reviews. In a nutshell, VidCon was a bust and HustleCon was weird but very interesting. PopSockets are officially here. After a week into uploading designs for PopSockets the boys talk about how they did. Also, are you guys making edits to your listings since Amazon said we need to describe the design? Let the boys know if you are and what changes you're making. Also, Kelli Roberts released her course No Content Book Publishing. This is the same...
2018-06-26
51 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 085: PopSockets are Here!
This is a late post but it's better late than never. It's been a crazy week for the boys. Yong is currently in Anaheim attending VidCon in hopes of learning from Merch by Amazon as they will be there. This week the boys talk about the PopSockets that was just announced by Amazon. Amazon will be releasing them on a rolling basis and it's not clear who all has them so far. Glen and Yong have them and they been slowly uploading their designs. In fact, Yong already has a few sales for PopSockets already. ...
2018-06-19
52 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 084: Talking Etsy with Manny
On Episode 81 Yong had the opportunity to briefly talk to Manny about his Etsy business. Yong invited Manny back on the show so they can have a more in-depth conversation about what he's doing. Manny, who is a graphic designer, hadn't found much success on Merch so he focused his efforts on Etsy and it's paying off. Manny admits he's doing parody designs in a certain niche. However, he's working on eventually branching out to his own platform and creating a Shopify store. That way he's not solely relying on Etsy's marketplace. The good thing...
2018-06-11
1h 02
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 083: Interview with Accountant Abe Saghieh
This week's episode is out a little early. With so much going on the boys decided to release the episode before the weekend. And as promised Yong delivered on his promise. Yong mentioned a couple of weeks ago that he was going to interview his personal CPA. So this week Abe Saghieh talk to the boys and provide general tax advice. As a disclaimer please talk to your own personal CPA because everyone's situation is different. Abe and the boys discuss everything from Amazon to eBay. Abe tells the boys why he thinks collecting royalties...
2018-06-02
55 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 082: Recap of the Licensing Expo 2018
After almost a two week hiatus the boys are back. Glen was in Washington DC to film his Outhustled series on YouTube. As much as he hates going there Yong was in Las Vegas for the Licensing Expo. In this episode, they recap what Yong experienced in Las Vegas. Amazon gave a keynote presentation on Tuesday morning and they introduced Merch Collab. What exactly is Merch Collab? It's an opportunity for REAL graphic designers to collaborate with influencers such as Shane Dawson, Rick & Morty, Crossfit and more. As a designer, you submit a design and the influencers...
2018-05-30
40 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 081: Live and Direct from Las Vegas
This week the Merch Minds Podcast comes to you live and direct from Las Vegas. Yong is in the Sin City for the Licensing Expo where Amazon Merch gave a keynote presentation. Fellow graphic designer Manny Pinedo and RJ Martinez accompanied him during the trip. They have a funny story that they share in this episode. While Yong was aboard a plane Manny and RJ were trying to check into their Airbnb. It's a funny and unforgettable story that will have all listeners laughing. All three of them talk about what their strategy going to...
2018-05-26
50 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 080: Interview with 20k Tier and Pod Master Dennis Duncan
The past couple of months Yong has been beta testing an app that allows him to upload his designs across several POD platforms outside of Amazon. Finally, the boys talk to the man responsible for introducing the app to them. Dennis Duncan has been consulting with a couple of developers who developed Orbitkit. So what makes Duncan special that he was one of the consultants for Orbitkit? Well, he's been in the POD business for years, and he's on the 20k tier on Merch. He not only scaled his Merch account but he's leveraging all PODs including...
2018-05-16
1h 02
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 079: Talking Merch and Createspace with Kelli Roberts
Yes, it's true! The boys finally have their first female guest of 2018. This week Kelli Roberts get interviewed by Glen and Yong. Kelli is now the official "First Lady of 2018" of the Merch Minds Podcast. Kelli has been around for a while. She's pretty quiet in the groups, but she is a go-getter and successful in her own right. While her numbers on Merch are average shes makes a killing on Createspace. Kelli talks about how she operates her Merch by Amazon business. Like the boys, she is a one-man operation, and she explains her...
2018-05-05
47 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 078: Interview with Travis Ross
If there is one conference we should attend this year, it's the Rocky Mountain Reseller Conference. Travis Ross, the founder of the conference, stops by and talk to Glen and Yong in this week's episode. And don't let the name fool you. This conference will have plenty of Merch topics and experts. Travis talks about he founded the conference just a few years ago. Between him and his co-founder, he was able to scale the conference in only a few years where it attracts some of the biggest players in the reselling and the Merch community.
2018-04-30
53 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 077: Interview with the Million Dollar Man, Mike Gual
This week Glen and Yong talk to the million dollar man! In case you haven't heard Mike Gual has been the focal point of the Merch community the past few weeks. He made over a million dollars in royalty since starting Merch with just a little over 160 shirts live. So how did he do it? He did by implementing what's now being called the Local Merch Method. He's targeting local businesses in his town and offering them an opportunity to get customers with his t-shirts. Not just that but he's creating another source of income stream for...
2018-04-23
1h 19
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 076: Interview with Johnny King from Merch Lister Pro
Are you guys using Merch Lister Pro? If so, this is going to be an exciting episode as the boy's interview, Johnny King, the creator of MLP. And if you're not using MLP, then you will after this episode. If you follow the podcast, you know Yong had a difficult time filling up his slots because he's a one-man operation. However, Yong gives credit to Johnny and MLP as the primary reason why he was able to scale so fast from the 2k tier to the 4k tier in a matter of months. Yong spoke very highly...
2018-04-14
47 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 075: Interview with Anthony Zubia aka Brother Hacks
Finally, Brother Hacks is on the show! This week Anthony Zubia, brother of Hustler Hacks, and a Jeremy Piven lookalike is a guest on the show. Anthony is also a graphic designer based out of Austin, Texas. Anthony talks about how he had his Merch by Amazon suspended. Since the suspension, he's not capitalizing off of other POD sites such as Etsy and TeePublic. He is also offering courses now on Skillshare that is relevant to the Merch by Amazon community. Anthony also talks about how he is available to do freelance work. If you're...
2018-04-09
1h 06
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 074: Interview with Eric Rosner
Eric Rosner is an internationally beloved illustrator based in Los Angeles. He started his career working in animation, but he's now trying to launch his Merch career. The guy is so talented his work has been featured in CB2 and various publications. He's also done work for celebrities such as Jeff Bridges, Alec Baldwin, and Ed Begley Jr. As talented as he is why is he struggling on Merch? The boys talk with Eric and give him an honest critique on how he can improve his numbers. After hearing his story both Glen and Yong gave him...
2018-04-02
1h 01
The Reezy Resells Show
Merch By Amazon Tips W Hustler Hacks AKA Glen Zubia Reezy Talks #39
Check out this episode! This episode with Glen Zubia Hustler Hacks is based mostly around Merch by Amazon, but also touches on a lot of other Amazon topics, including retail arbitrage and Amazon FBA. We also talk a bit about his trip to visit Garyvee. checkout Glens Website http://www.hustlerhacks.com/ Checkout his Merch by Amazon Podcast w/ Yong http://merchminds.libsyn.com/ Thanks to our Sponsor; Payability Get $100 in account credits!! check them out at GO.PAYABILITY.COM/REEZY Join the Private Discord: ht...
2018-04-02
2h 16
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 073: How to Make $10k per Month in Royalties
Glen might have his groove back! His editing skills seem to be back on point. Thank goodness because the people were demanding his head on a platter. This week Glen and Yong discuss what it takes to make $10k in royalties on Merch by Amazon. After talking to Michael Essek who makes double-digits in royalties almost every month, they were inspired and try and dissect what people can do to make $10k. Making $10k has been Yong's goal for some time now. However, he was never in a rush. His approach to Merch was to...
2018-03-26
1h 05
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 072: Interview with Michael Essek
Maybe Glen should be fired! It seems as if he's losing his mojo. His editing skill has been subpar, and the quality of the podcasts have been mediocre. That's okay, we still love him, and he promises the audio quality will get better. In the meantime, try and listen to this week's episode of the boy's interview with Michael Essek. Michael is one of the few people who found success early on Merch by Amazon. As a designer in the U.K., he utilized his skills to scale his account to where he's making significant income.
2018-03-17
1h 09
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 071: Talking POD with Chris The Thrift Shop Hustler
Glen was out of town and couldn't record this week's episode. Yong argues that he's lazy, but Glen was actually at a reselling event in Kansas. So Yong called upon the presence of the always reliable Chris Avalos aka The Thrift Hustler. There wasn't much Merch news this week. Amazon did post a video in the dashboard that clarifies their content policy. They also added Guideline 2.6, which discusses the promotion of violence on Merch by Amazon. So Yong and Chris took over Glen's YouTube channel. They talked Merch and POD in general. Chris has a...
2018-03-12
58 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 070: Saint Patty's Day Shirts and Penji Review
In Episode 70 Glen and Yong talk about Saint Patty's Day shirts. If Saint Patty's day is anything like last year, then the shirts will sell. Hopefully, the listeners have designed some as well. Yong is one week into using Penji, which is a design agency that offers unlimited designs. While he can't compare it to other services, he gives Penji an honest review. So far he is very impressed by the designs that they have submitted. They also talk more about Glen's suspension. Glen is positive that he was suspended for some kind of IP...
2018-03-04
20 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 069: Glen AKA Hustler Hacks Merch Account Was Suspended!
Yes, you read the title correctly. Glen's Merch account was suspended. His account was actually suspended a month ago, and it was finally reinstated last week. While Glen was open to talking about it, he wanted to wait and see how it played out. First off, we should all be grateful for Glen being transparent and sharing his experience with everyone. Not everyone would be open to talking about what their suspension. However, Glen not only talks about it but he was open to answering questions that were thrown his way. So what happened? Glen...
2018-02-26
57 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Edit Content: Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 068: Interview with Johnathan Grzybowski from Penji
This week the boys talk to Johnathan Grzybowski from Penji. Johnathan is the co-founder of Penji, which is a design agency that offers high-end designs from in-house graphic designers. Unlike other agencies, they focus more on quality instead of quantity. Penji is unique because they have a streamlined back-end where you can communicate with your designer. They are also capping off their services to only 300 clients. Currently, there have 200 clients, but the spots will be filled up fast. Johnathan talks about how he hires students and graduates primarily from Rutgers University. He specifically hires students...
2018-02-16
50 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 067: Is Merch by Amazon Passive Income?
Passive income is a term that is being thrown around in the Facebook groups. Many content creators are claiming that they are earning passive with Merch by Amazon. While it's been discussed by Glen and Yong in the past, they discuss in-depth in this week's episode on whether Merch is really passive income. By definition, passive income is when you do all the necessary work up front resulting in cash flow on a regular basis. Glen argues that Merch is the closest thing to passive income. However, Yong strongly believes that you have to constantly work on...
2018-02-12
56 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Episode 066: Interview with Michael Essany from Merch Momentum
Didn't Yong mention in a previous episode that he hasn't had a cold in over ten years? Well, he jinxed himself when he made that comment. He caught a cold, and he suffered big time. However, like Michael Jordan in the epic "flu game" Yong came and performed. This week Michael Essany from Merch Momentum stops by to talk to Glen and Yong. Michael shares his journey into Merch, but he also discusses his new weekly Merch Momentum Monday Strategy Guide. Guys, this isn't your typical guide. Michael goes in-depth on his own best-selling niches, but he...
2018-02-04
46 min
Merch Minds Podcast
Merch Minds Podcast - Episode 065: Networking and Hiring VA's
Both Glen and Yong are back from their travels. Glen traveled to California and Yong...well, he traveled within California. Glen was in San Jose and Los Angeles to film his Outhustled series. Yong was in Los Angeles as a guest speaker at the Merchella conference. They discuss their travels and the meetups they attended. Glen being the rock star had a meetup in San Jose where he had a decent gathering. However, the Outhustled meetup was a huge success as approximately 80 people showed up! Now that's how you do a meetup. On episode 65 Glen...
2018-01-29
00 min
The Raiken Profit Show
RPS #033 – How To Earn Passive Income With Merch By Amazon
In episode #033 of The Raiken Profit Show we talk with Glen Zubia from the Hustler Hacks YouTube channel about his journey making passive income with Merch By Amazon. Over the last two years Glen has earned over $100,000 creating t shirts designs and publishing them on Amazon.
2018-01-29
00 min
eCommerce Momentum Podcast
256 : Glen Zubia – Take a real run at Merch by Amazon and add it to selling on Ebay and design the life you want. Oh and pay off $50k in student loans along the way
Funny how people figure out their “lane”. If you go back and look hard enough you get to see the choices (good and bad) that have brought you to this point in your life. Guess what, Glen likes what he sees. He has shifted from the “cubicle” to the freedom to do as he pleases in his time frame and on his terms. Very cool story from a great guy. Mentioned: DS Amazon Chrome extension Merch Minds podcast Hustler Hacks website Hustler Hacks on Youtube Glen’s em...
2017-11-30
1h 09
ECommerce Momentum
256 : Glen Zubia – Take a real run at Merch by Amazon and add it to selling on Ebay and design the life you want. Oh and pay off $50k in stu
Funny how people figure out their "lane". If you go back and look hard enough you get to see the choices (good and bad) that have brought you to this point in your life. Guess what, Glen likes what he sees. He has shifted from the "cubicle" to the freedom to do as he pleases in his time frame and on his terms. Very cool story from a great guy. Mentioned:DS Amazon Chrome extensionMerch Minds podcastHustler Hacks websiteHustler Hacks on YoutubeGlen's e...
2017-11-30
1h 09
The Ryan Holtz Show: Health, Society & Culture & Inspirational Entrepreneurship
Ep 16: Guest Glen Zubia, Jr. Talks Spending $10,000 To Meet Gary Vaynerchuk, Becoming A YouTube Influencer & Reselling on Ebay & Amazon
In this episode of The Ryan Holtz Show, I bring on a special guest by the name of Glen Zubia, Jr. He is a YouTuber, Influencer, ebay Reseller and spent $10,000 to meet Gary Vaynerchuk! I was watching one of #GaryVee’s videos on YouTube and came across Glen who Glen from Hustler Hack’s who was one of the people selected to pay $10,00 for a bootcamp and in person meeting with Gary. I watched his vlog about the whole experience and truly felt inspired. So, I looked him up on Instagram and DM’d him and here we are! ...
2017-09-14
1h 31
AM/PM Podcast
Glen Zubia Reveals His Process to Generate Over $4,000 PER WEEK in Sales Without Spending a Single Cent for Inventory, Using Amazon’s Merch Program – EP80
In this episode of the AM/PM Podcast we talk to Glen Zubia, a successful Amazon Merch seller that goes over the process that has allowed him to sell up to $4,000 per week on Amazon's Merch program without spending a dime on inventory.
2016-11-03
47 min