Brief Summary
This video explains how to make money by selling AI-generated t-shirt designs on Etsy. The method involves using free tools like ChatGPT and Leonardo AI to create designs, packaging them into large bundles, and selling them as digital downloads. The key points include:
- Setting up an Etsy shop to sell digital files.
- Using AI to generate t-shirt designs.
- Creating large design packs to attract buyers.
- Delivering designs via Google Drive links.
- Scaling the business by expanding to other platforms and offering subscription plans.
Introduction
The video introduces a method for making money by selling t-shirt designs online, highlighting individuals who have earned significant amounts using this strategy. It emphasizes that this approach doesn't involve physical products or online stores but instead uses free tools like ChatGPT and Google Drive. The presenter, Andrew Cartwright, shares his background in business and invites viewers to explore opportunities for business acquisition and real estate investment through his community, Origin of Opportunity and Epic 999.
Real Numbers and Printify
The video presents examples of Etsy shops that have generated substantial revenue by selling digital design packages, with one seller, Embroidery Gallery, earning over $222,000. It explains that these digital files contain numerous unique designs that t-shirt businesses find valuable. The video also introduces Printify, a sponsor that allows users to create and sell physical products using AI-generated designs without managing inventory or shipping.
Step 1: Setting Up an Etsy Account
The first step involves creating an Etsy account, which is described as a simple process. The video advises using the "Continue with Google" option for quicker setup. It guides viewers through the initial setup, including language and currency preferences, and choosing a unique shop name. The presenter suggests using ChatGPT to generate shop name ideas and checking their availability.
Step 2: Core of Selling Digital Files
The video clarifies that the strategy focuses on selling digital files, specifically mass packs of t-shirt designs, rather than physical products. These packs contain hundreds or thousands of graphics, and AI is used to create the designs. Viewers are instructed to use ChatGPT to generate t-shirt design ideas, providing a prompt example for retro vintage designs.
Step 3: Generating Images with AI
The video recommends using Leonardo AI, a free tool for generating images from text prompts. Users are instructed to paste the ChatGPT prompt into Leonardo AI, adjust settings for high quality (300 dpi), and generate designs. The designs should be downloaded as PNG files with transparent backgrounds. For creating large design packs, the video suggests using Runway ML, a paid tool that allows batch generation of hundreds of designs at once.
Step 4: Uploading to Google Drive
Once the designs are created, they should be uploaded to a Google Drive folder. The video advises creating a new folder called "t-shirt designs" and dragging all the images into it. Due to the large file size (2.5 GB or more), the upload may take some time. Google Drive is used to deliver the files to customers without emailing them individually.
Step 5: Delivering Designs via Etsy
Since Etsy doesn't allow direct uploading of large files, the video explains how to create a PDF with a link to the Google Drive folder. A Google Docs document is created with a thank you message and a link to the design folder. The Google Drive folder's sharing settings are changed to "anyone with the link" to allow buyers to access the files. The Google Doc is then exported as a PDF.
Step 6: Creating an Etsy Listing
The video guides viewers through creating an Etsy listing for the digital design pack. The file type is set to "digital files," and the creation date is set to a future date. The title should be SEO-friendly, including keywords like "vintage retro t-shirt design bundle." At least 10 preview designs should be uploaded to attract buyers. ChatGPT can be used to write a catchy description. The PDF containing the Google Drive link is uploaded as the digital file.
Scaling Up and Pro Tips
To scale the business, the video suggests listing the same PDF on platforms like Redbubble and Zizzle. It also recommends collecting buyers' emails and offering subscription plans for new design packs. The video provides pro tips, such as saving designs as PNGs or JPEGs with transparent backgrounds, avoiding copyrighted material, and generating new packs with different themes. The business model is described as creating, uploading, selling, and repeating, providing value by saving time for t-shirt businesses.
