From World of Warcraft Private Servers to $100,000 a Month: Building a Generative AI Startup in the Print-on-Demand Niche

From World of Warcraft Private Servers to $100,000 a Month: Building a Generative AI Startup in the Print-on-Demand Niche

Author: Cody Schneider November 27, 2023 Duration: 38:20

https://www.graphed.com/ - AI data analyst to build dashboard and get insights

This episode you're going to hear from my friend Curtis about the print-on-demand space. 

We were talking about this software called MyDesigns that he's been building.

He's gotten to $100,000 a month in revenue and had an offer to sell before launch. 

Curtis is also going to give you a masterclass in building print-on-demand businesses. If you're trying to build a passive income engine so you can get post economic this is a perfect place to start.  

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Host Links:

https://inthepitpodcast.com/
https://twitter.com/codyschneiderxx
https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyxschneider/
https://codyschneider.com/
https://www.drafthorseai.com/

Guest Links

https://twitter.com/Curtis_B33
https://mydesigns.io/


Timestamps:

(01:56) Degenerate SEO tactics

(05:26) Cyber security and Google's defenses

(16:07) Gaming cold inbound calls 

(24:49) SEO in 2000.

(30:11) Building brand in 2024

(38:07) Using AI for Upwork proposals.

(41:00) Knocking employees is for losers

(46:14) Building a media powerhouse

(49:32) Unethical labor practices for offshore teams

LandingCat: SEO for ecommerce - https://www.landingcat.com/


There’s a certain kind of clarity that comes from being in the thick of it, where theory meets the messy reality of building something. In the Pit with Cody Schneider is built on that premise. Host Cody Schneider creates a space that feels less like a formal interview and more like pulling up a chair next to someone who’s figuring it out as they go. You’ll hear his own unfiltered brain dumps alongside conversations with founders and marketing leaders who are currently on the front lines. The focus is relentlessly practical: how do you actually land those crucial first customers, then scale that growth without breaking everything? What does it take to move from scrappy tactics to building a marketing team that can sustain momentum? This podcast digs into the specific strategies and operational choices that make a difference when the pressure is on. It’s for anyone who prefers gritty, firsthand accounts over polished success stories. Tune in for a regular dose of actionable insight from inside the trenches of startups and growth marketing.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 65

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