What a $3M Etsy Seller Knows That Most Shops Don't

Want to know what a $3M print on demand seller says is working right now? In this episode, Julie Berninger sits down with Christina to uncover the latest Etsy and Shopify trends driving sales in 2025. Learn how to spot trending designs, improve your listings with better mock-ups, and capitalize on growing demand for vintage graphics, personalized gifts, and popular color palettes. Christina also shares insights on scaling across multiple marketplaces, using tools for product research, navigating Facebook ad strategies, and adapting to the rise of AI-generated mock-ups. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your print-on-demand business, this episode is packed with actionable ideas you can apply today. 👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy printables, side hustles, and print on demand growth. Chapters (00:00) - Introduction to Christina and her success in print on demand (02:12) - The explosion of trends in 2023, especially stripes and vintage styles (05:07) - Identifying best-selling products and how to spot emerging trends (09:56) - The importance of niche-specific trends like comfort colors (13:00) - Popular design themes: club shirts with retro/hand-drawn styles (17:28) - Mock-up best practices, including AI vs. real-model photos (20:13) - The impact of AI on mock-up imagery and legal considerations (24:24) - Optimizing product photos and videos for listings (27:24) - Comparing Etsy and Shopify profitability and workload (31:15) - Facebook ad strategies: interest vs. broad targeting (34:13) - Testing and refining designs for success (35:26) - Resources and where to find more tips on Shopify and Etsy growth 📚 Learn More 📚 👉 The Gift Lab Course - https://goldcityventures.com/the-gift... 👉 To learn more about creating and selling digital products: https://goldcityventures.com/ -------------------- Follow Christina on: YouTube: ⁨‪@c.u.online‬ Follow Julie and Gold City Ventures: Instagram:   / goldcityventures   Facebook:   / goldcityventures   And please subscribe to our channel at ‪@GoldCityVentures‬ for more Etsy tips, tutorials, and ideas! #Etsy #printondemand #GoldCityVentures This video may contain affiliate links for products or services that we use and truly believe in. If you click on one of them, we'll receive a commission. This video is in no way associated with or endorsed by Etsy, Pinterest, Google, or any other company mentioned in this video. You can view our full Terms and Conditions here: https://goldcityventures.com/terms-an...