Frustrated with getting your print on demand community to open up and connect? Our Day in the Life templates make it simple for members to share their routines and stories, building genuine bonds. Use these ideas to spark meaningful conversations and deepen engagement.
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Day in the Life content taps into our natural curiosity about how others manage similar challenges and routines. By inviting members to share their daily experiences in the print on demand space, you create a sense of belonging and mutual understanding. This openness helps members see the real people behind the business, making the community more approachable and empathetic.
Personal storytelling also breaks down barriers between new and established members. It encourages vulnerability in a structured way, making it easier for everyone to contribute. When members see relatable struggles and successes, they are more likely to participate, ask for advice, and support each other.
What is the first thing you do each morning for your print on demand business?
💡 Example: "I check overnight orders with my coffee. How about you?"
Share a photo of your workspace right now.
💡 Example: "Here is my desk with my laptop and sketchbook. Show yours!"
What part of your day do you look forward to most when running your store?
💡 Example: "I love designing new shirts after lunch. What about you?"
Describe a challenge you faced in your print on demand workflow today.
💡 Example: "My mockups were glitchy today. Anyone else have this problem?"
What motivates you to keep going on tough days?
💡 Example: "Seeing customer reviews keeps me going. What about you?"
How do you balance print on demand work with life outside business?
💡 Example: "I set a timer for breaks. How do you manage?"
Share one small win from your day.
💡 Example: "I finally figured out a new mockup style. What is your win?"
What is your favorite tool or app you used today?
💡 Example: "Today I used Canva for new product images. You?"
How many cups of coffee or tea get you through a typical day?
💡 Example: "Three cups of coffee before noon!"
What time do you usually start working on your shop?
💡 Example: "I start around 9am every day."
Show us what you are working on right now.
💡 Example: "Currently working on a new mug design. What about you?"
Share a behind-the-scenes moment from today.
💡 Example: "My cat knocked over my product samples. Show your behind-the-scenes!"
How do you organize your daily to-do list?
💡 Example: "I use Trello boards. What do you use?"
What is the last thing you do before ending your print on demand workday?
💡 Example: "I check tomorrow's orders before logging off."
Do you listen to music or podcasts while you work? Share your favorites.
💡 Example: "I always have indie playlists on. What do you listen to?"
Describe your favorite part of the print on demand process.
💡 Example: "I love when new designs go live."
What is one thing you wish you could automate in your daily routine?
💡 Example: "Uploading listings takes forever. What would you automate?"
How do you handle customer messages during your day?
💡 Example: "I answer messages after lunch. How about you?"
Share a snapshot of your current designs or product lineup.
💡 Example: "Here are my new tote bag designs. Let us see yours!"
What is your biggest time management tip for fellow sellers?
💡 Example: "Batch your product photos. What is your best tip?"
How do you unwind after a busy day of running your shop?
💡 Example: "I take a walk after work. How do you relax?"
What did you learn today in your business?
💡 Example: "I learned a new Photoshop shortcut. What did you learn?"
If you could change one thing about your typical workday, what would it be?
💡 Example: "I would love fewer emails. What about you?"
What is your go-to snack while working on orders?
💡 Example: "Pretzels and tea for me."
Share a challenge you overcame today.
💡 Example: "Got my first international order working. What did you overcome?"
What does your midday break look like?
💡 Example: "I walk my dog and grab a snack."
How do you keep track of orders and shipping?
💡 Example: "I use a spreadsheet. What works for you?"
What is the most rewarding moment you had today?
💡 Example: "Positive customer feedback made my day. What about you?"
Share a funny or surprising thing that happened while working today.
💡 Example: "My printer jammed during a video call. Got any funny stories?"
What is one task you always put off until later?
💡 Example: "I avoid updating my shop banner. What do you delay?"
How do you celebrate small milestones in your business?
💡 Example: "I treat myself to coffee. How do you celebrate?"
What time of day are you most creative?
💡 Example: "Evenings are my creative time."
Describe your process for coming up with new product ideas.
💡 Example: "I browse trends in the morning. How do you brainstorm?"
What is your favorite way to interact with customers during the day?
💡 Example: "I send thank you notes. How do you connect?"
Share a recent photo of your production or packaging area.
💡 Example: "Here is my packing table with today's shipments. Show yours!"
How do you plan your social media tasks during the day?
💡 Example: "I schedule posts in the morning. How do you plan?"
What is one thing you always do to end your day on a positive note?
💡 Example: "I write down what went well. What do you do?"
Share your favorite morning ritual before starting work.
💡 Example: "I stretch and drink green tea before logging in."
What is the biggest surprise you encountered in your business today?
💡 Example: "A customer ordered 10 shirts. What surprised you today?"
How do you keep learning and improving in your daily work?
💡 Example: "I watch design tutorials over lunch. How do you learn?"
What is the one thing you wish you had done differently today?
💡 Example: "I wish I had started my orders earlier. How about you?"
To use these templates, simply post them as prompts in your community feed, story, or discussion threads. Encourage members to respond in the comments or create their own posts using the template as a guide. Rotate different templates each week to keep the conversation fresh. Consider pairing day-in-the-life prompts with images or short videos for added impact.
For all platforms, use visuals alongside prompts when possible, such as photos of your workspace or a quick selfie. Pin or feature member responses to inspire others. Use polls or emoji reactions to make engagement easy for less active members. On platforms with stories or short-form video, adapt prompts to quick clips.
To engage your community, outline the full workflow: from researching trending niches, to creating custom designs with tools like Photoshop or Canva, uploading to your POD platform (like Printful or Printify), setting up product listings, and handling mockup generation. Share behind-the-scenes challenges such as color calibration for different garment types or dealing with supplier updates. This transparency resonates with other sellers and sparks discussion.
Focus on the operational aspects: show your dashboard as you receive orders, discuss quality control checks, and walk through packaging (if you do this in-house) or coordinating with your POD provider. You can use anonymized screenshots, blur out names, or use mock orders for demonstration. Explaining how you handle issues like delayed shipments or production errors adds value and authenticity.
Share stories or step-by-step accounts of discovering an issue (e.g., customer sent a photo of a misaligned graphic), your process for verifying the problem, communicating with your POD partner, and resolving it. Discuss preventive measures like ordering test prints or using specific design templates compatible with your platform's print specs. This helps others learn and creates space for shared problem-solving.
Highlight POD-specific metrics such as daily order count across marketplaces (Etsy, Shopify, Amazon), top-selling SKUs, average production time, or refund rates due to print issues. Visuals like screenshots of your print provider's dashboard or sales heatmaps can drive engagement. Invite others to share their own numbers to foster benchmarking and best practice exchanges.
Document your preparation process: updating holiday-themed designs, managing inventory buffers, communicating with suppliers about cutoff dates, and optimizing ad campaigns for peak traffic. Discuss stress points like surge pricing or POD platform delays, and ask the community for their solutions or forecasts. This relevance to key Print on Demand cycles boosts engagement and knowledge sharing.
Showcase the process of sourcing artwork from platforms like Creative Market or working with freelance designers via Upwork/Fiverr. Highlight steps such as negotiating licensing, formatting files for specific POD print areas, and integrating designs into your product catalog. Sharing both successes and lessons learned in these collaborations can inspire and educate other community members.
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