So You Want To Make Your OWN Planner and Sell it | Let's get real! Print + Sell A Planner in 2026

#LuxuryPlanner #PrintYourThing #PlannerBusiness #2026planners #DreamPrintingPodcast #PrintSchool ✨SIGN UP NOW FOR OUR PRINT YOUR THING CHALLENGE: https://www.dreamprinting.co/challenge 📚 Ready to learn ... How to print a beautiful, luxury planner—and actually sell it! In this episode, Polly breaks down everything you need to know to create a premium paper product that stands out from the crowd. You’ll learn what makes a planner feel luxurious, the difference between print-on-demand and overseas printing, and how to launch and sell your planner with confidence. Polly shares real stories from her journey with Horacio Printing, including how she went from domestic printing to overseas production, cut costs by 70%, and built a thriving brand of faith-based paper products that have sold over 57,000 planners worldwide. Whether you’re dreaming of creating a planner, devotional, or guided journal, this episode will help you take the next step with excellence—not perfection! 🎧 Grab your journal, take notes, and get ready to start printing your thing! Video Summary: In this episode, Polly Payne shares her full roadmap to creating and selling a luxury planner—from ideation to printing, packaging, and launching online. She explains why print-on-demand isn’t the best route for high-end paper products, the importance of overseas bulk printing, and how to fund your first print run through strategies like Kickstarter. You’ll also learn: How to choose the right printer and avoid costly mistakes Why excellence matters more than perfectionism The power of storytelling and education in sales How to map your user’s journey and design a product that truly helps them Resources from Today’s Episode: ✨ Take My 5-Day Print Challenge: https://www.dreamprinting.co/challenge ✨ Apply for Print School: https://www.dreamprinting.co/ ✨ Paper Fix: https://www.horacioprinting.com ✨ Email: [email protected] ✨ Instagram:   / _print_school   ✨ 5-Day Print Your Thing Challenge: https://www.dreamprinting.co/challenge About Me: I’m Polly Payne, CEO and founder of Horacio Printing. I’ve sold more than 57,000 Dream Planners worldwide, along with Bible studies and journals. I now help other dreamers do the same through Print School. Have a question? Comment below and let’s chat! YOUR NEXT STEPS: ✨ Take My 5-Day Print Challenge: https://www.dreamprinting.co/challenge 📚 Apply for a spot in Print School: https://www.dreamprinting.co/ 🖨️ Get Your Paper Fix: https://www.HoracioPrinting.com 💌 Need Help? Email: [email protected] 📲 Pop into my DMs!   / _print_school   TIME STAMPS: 1. 00:00 💼 Creator of Dream Planner shares 11 yrs of experience & strategies on printing & selling luxury planners, inspired by past mistakes & successful Kickstarter campaigns. 2. 03:24 💡 Striving for excellence, not perfection, is key to creating something valuable, and Christian creators shouldn't rely on their faith label to excuse mediocrity. 3. 05:32 💡 Creating a successful planner business requires prioritizing excellence over perfection and a substantial approach beyond using Canva and print on demand services. 4. 08:22 💼 Creating and selling a high-quality planner requires finding a reliable, cost-effective printer and production methods, as print-on-demand services have limitations and compromises. 5. 12:41 💼 Creating a successful planner business requires careful planning, strategic marketing, and knowledge of import regulations, and can be funded through campaigns like Kickstarter. 6. 16:50 📝 The speaker recommends using a reliable printer with finishing touches and Shopify for an all-in-one sales experience to create and sell high-quality planners. 7. 19:16 📚 Selling a planner requires educating customers about its benefits, creating hype through a launch campaign, and using marketing tools to make sales. 8. 22:15 📅 Create a successful planner by defining your target audience's journey, solving their problems, and refining your product, with optional guidance from programs like Print School.

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