u/Shaan_Choudhary

I'd love to connect.

A few years ago, I thought business was mostly about selling products and hitting targets.

After working in sales, business development, customer experience, healthcare, and the pet food industry, I realized something much bigger. The businesses that succeed are built by people who solve problems, make tough decisions, take risks, and keep going when things do not work out.

That realization made me curious.

These days, after work, I spend my time learning about startups, entrepreneurship, marketing, business strategy, data analytics, and business intelligence. I am fascinated by how people take an idea and turn it into a real business that creates value.

The challenge is that books, videos, and courses can only teach so much. Real learning comes from being around people who are actually building.

So this is a genuine request.

If you are a founder, entrepreneur, startup operator, or someone building something interesting, I would love to connect.

I am not looking for a job.

I am not looking for payment.

I am looking for people I can learn from.

In return, I am happy to contribute wherever I can. My experience is in sales, lead generation, customer acquisition, customer retention, customer experience, and relationship building. I also have intermediate skills in Data Analytics and Business Intelligence and enjoy using data to understand customers and business performance.

I know I still have a lot to learn, but I am willing to put in the time, effort, and curiosity.

If you are building something and do not mind having a passionate learner around, I would genuinely love to connect and hear your story.

Sometimes a single conversation can change the direction of a career. Maybe this post leads to one of those conversations.

I'm looking to connect with ambitious people who enjoy discussing startups, entrepreneurship, marketing, business models, and side hustles.

Whether you're already building something or just brainstorming ideas.

I'd love to connect, learn from each other, and exchange insights.

Feel free to comment or DM me. ☺️

I'm planning to start a Print-on-Demand (POD) business as a beginner and would love to learn from people with real experience.

What are the biggest things you wish you knew before starting?

Common mistakes beginners make

1. Choosing a niche vs. chasing trends

2. Apparel vs. other POD products

3. Marketing and customer acquisition

4. Profit margins and realistic expectations

5. Platforms, tools, and suppliers to avoid or recommend

If you were starting from scratch today, what would you do differently?

Thanks in advance🙏

I've been researching Print-on-Demand apparel because it doesn't require inventory and seems relatively easy to start. However, I also hear many people say the market is saturated and that customer acquisition is the real challenge.

For those who have experience with POD:

Is it still worth starting in 2026?

How long did it take to get your first sale?

What profit margins are you seeing?

What niche would you focus on if you were starting today?

I'm looking for honest experiences and advice from people who have actually tried it. Thanks! 🙏

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