Create beautiful AI art and sell PUZZLES - (Very profitable for Etsy and Shopify Print on Demand)
TLDRThe video script outlines a strategy for creating and selling AI-generated art puzzles on platforms like Etsy, Shopify, and Amazon. The speaker shares examples of successful puzzle stores on Etsy, demonstrating the profitability of this niche. They discuss using AI tools like Dolly 3 and Chat GPT 4 to generate mosaic-style images of animals and landscapes that can be transformed into puzzles. The process involves upscaling the images for high resolution, setting up print on demand with Printify, and listing the products on Etsy with strategic pricing and tags to optimize sales. The speaker also touches on the importance of maintaining a healthy profit margin and offers advice on using free alternatives like Ideogram and Leonardo.da for those looking to minimize initial costs. The summary encourages aspiring e-commerce sellers to leverage AI art for a potentially lucrative business opportunity.
Takeaways
- 🎨 Use AI art tools to create beautiful puzzles that can be sold on platforms like Etsy, Shopify, and Amazon.
- 💰 Successful puzzle stores, such as Lantern Press Artwork, have made millions following a specific mosaic tile style.
- 📈 Utilize print on demand services to create products without upfront costs, only paying for inventory once sold.
- 🚀 Start with low barriers to entry platforms like Etsy and explore integration with social commerce like TikTok Shop.
- 🔍 Study competitor's best sellers, tags, and reviews to understand what products are in high demand.
- 🛠️ Use tools like Dolly 3, Chat GPT 4, and big JPEG to generate and upscale AI art for puzzle designs.
- 📝 Experiment with different styles and themes, such as animals, national parks, and mosaic styles, to see what resonates with customers.
- 💡 Always follow the data and be quick to upload new designs, testing what works best for your audience.
- 📦 Offer puzzles in various sizes and piece counts to cater to different customer preferences and price points.
- 💸 Set prices with a healthy profit margin in mind, and build in extra costs for promotions, fees, and potential taxes.
- ✅ Use competitor's titles and tags as inspiration for your own listings on platforms like Etsy to improve visibility and sales.
- 📈 Focus on quality and higher profit margins rather than volume and low prices to ensure business sustainability and growth.
Q & A
What is the main idea behind using AI art to create puzzles for online marketplaces?
-The main idea is to leverage AI art tools like Dolly 3 and chat GPT 4 to generate beautiful and unique designs that can be turned into puzzles. These puzzles can then be sold on platforms such as Etsy, Shopify, and Amazon, offering a potentially profitable business model with low entry barriers.
How much sales have Lantern Press artwork achieved according to the transcript?
-Lantern Press artwork has achieved over $6.5 million in sales by selling puzzles.
What is the typical style of the puzzles that are being sold successfully?
-The typical style of the puzzles being sold successfully is a mosaic tile style.
What are the three AI art tools mentioned in the transcript?
-The three AI art tools mentioned are Dolly 3, chat GPT 4, and Leonardo.da.
What is the recommended profit margin for selling puzzles on online marketplaces?
-The recommended profit margin for selling puzzles is between 25% to 30%.
What is the print on demand model mentioned in the transcript?
-The print on demand model mentioned is where the seller only pays for the production of the product once it has been sold. This means there is no upfront cost for inventory and reduces the financial risk for the seller.
How does one upscale the resolution of the AI-generated images?
-One can upscale the resolution of the AI-generated images using a service like big JPEG, which allows for free upscaling up to four times the original size.
What are some of the strategies to ensure success when selling on Etsy?
-Some strategies include setting up an Etsy store, using printify to sync with Etsy, choosing a wide range of puzzle sizes and variants, setting competitive prices with healthy profit margins, and using tags and titles inspired by successful competitors to attract potential buyers.
What is the significance of having a 10-20% buffer in pricing?
-The 10-20% buffer in pricing allows for covering additional costs such as Etsy's fees, taxes, offsite ads, and processing fees. It also provides room for discounts and promotions to encourage sales.
What is the importance of building a catalog of designs?
-Building a catalog of designs is important as it increases the chances of attracting a wider audience and boosting sales. It also helps in staying competitive in the market by offering a variety of options to customers.
How does the speaker plan to integrate the puzzle sales with other platforms?
-The speaker plans to integrate puzzle sales with other platforms like TikTok Shop and Shopify, in addition to Etsy, to broaden the customer base and increase sales channels.
What are some of the free resources or tools that the speaker mentions for starting an AI art and puzzle business?
-The speaker mentions using the free version of Leonardo.da and IDE diagram as cost-effective starting points for generating designs, before potentially upgrading to paid tools like Mid Journey or Dolly 3.
Outlines
🤑 Exploring AI-Generated Puzzles for Profit
The speaker introduces the concept of using words, imagination, and inspiration to create beautiful puzzles that can be sold on various online platforms such as Etsy, Shopify, Walmart, and Amazon. They share their excitement about the potential to make thousands of dollars from this venture. The speaker then presents three examples of successful Etsy stores that sell puzzles, highlighting their sales figures and styles. They explain their plan to use artificial intelligence and AI art tools to create mosaic tile-style images for puzzles and discuss the process of using print-on-demand services to produce these products.
🎨 Designing and Scaling Up AI Art for Puzzles
The speaker describes their process of using AI tools like Dolly 3 and chat GPT 4 to generate various puzzle designs, such as a mosaic-style octopus and a shark. They discuss the importance of filling the entire design space without white spaces for the puzzles. The speaker also mentions studying successful competitors' designs and incorporating elements from them, such as a koi pond, to create appealing puzzle images. They then explain how they upscale the AI-generated images using Big JPEG for higher resolution and detail, and how they sync these designs with their Etsy store using Printify, emphasizing the print-on-demand business model.
📈 Pricing Strategy and Listing Puzzles on Etsy
The speaker outlines their strategy for pricing the puzzles, aiming for a profit margin between 25% to 30%. They discuss the importance of setting prices that allow for promotions and covering various fees and taxes. The speaker also shares their process of listing the puzzles on Etsy, including choosing sizes and product variants, and using competitor listings for inspiration on titles and tags. They mention using tools like Etsy Hunt for tag suggestions and emphasize the value of having a healthy profit margin over being the cheapest option.
🚀 Launching on Etsy and Future Marketing Plans
The speaker talks about the simplicity of listing and selling puzzles on Etsy once the designs are ready. They mention the need for further tweaking of photos, titles, tags, and descriptions. The speaker also references an upcoming case study on Facebook and Instagram ads for a client in the personalized pet niche and invites viewers to subscribe for updates. They offer group coaching for those serious about print-on-demand, providing a platform for weekly discussions and one-on-one guidance. Lastly, the speaker invites viewers to join a free Facebook group for additional resources, strategies, and support.
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Keywords
💡AI art
💡Print on Demand (POD)
💡Etsy
💡Mosaic tile style
💡Profit margin
💡E-commerce
💡Dolly 3 and chat GPT 4
💡Jigsaw puzzles
💡Upscaling
💡Plug-ins
💡Lucid puzzle Studio
Highlights
Using words, imagination, and inspiration to create beautiful puzzles for profit on platforms like Etsy, Shopify, Walmart, and Amazon.
Lantern Press artwork has achieved over $6.5 million in sales with a mosaic tile style puzzles.
AI art tools like Dolly 3 and chat GPT 4 are used to generate images for puzzles.
Print on demand services facilitate the creation and sale of these products without upfront inventory costs.
Cloudberry Puzzles and Lucid Puzzle Studio are examples of successful intermediate-level stores.
Pricing strategy involves setting prices from $19.95 to $49.95 with a profit margin of 25 to 30%.
Etsy's low barrier to entry makes it an attractive platform for e-commerce beginners.
The importance of studying competitors to understand what products are succeeding and which tags to use.
Using big JPEG to upscale AI-generated images for higher resolution in puzzles.
Free alternatives to paid AI art tools include Ideogram and Leonardo.da for those looking to minimize initial costs.
The process of creating and listing a puzzle on Etsy, including choosing sizes and product variants.
Incorporating SEO best practices by researching and using effective tags from successful competitors.
Setting prices with a healthy profit margin and building in an extra 10-20% for promotions and potential costs.
The advantage of offering quality products at a higher profit margin over competing solely on price.
The simplicity of listing and selling puzzles on Etsy, with room for optimization and improvement.
Upcoming case study on Facebook and Instagram ads for a client in the personalized pet niche.
Offering group coaching for those serious about print on demand to accelerate growth and overcome roadblocks.
Joining a free Facebook group for sharing assets, resources, strategies, tips, and inspiration in the print on demand space.