Speaker: Sandee Rodriguez, D and S Designs
Sandee Rodriguez: MOQ1 lets me say yes when in other instances I'd have to say no.
Talk about a client situation where MOQ1 let you say yes when you would've had to say no. What happened, how'd it play out?
Sandee Rodriguez: MOQ1 lets me say yes when in other instances I'd have to say no. A small community band was celebrating their 80th year as an organization. They wanted swag to give out but couldn't afford to invest in minimum quantity orders of wearables or promos. MOQ1 was the perfect solution for them.
What's the one MOQ1 feature you can't imagine working without?
Sandee Rodriguez: One MOQ1 feature I can't imagine working without is the ability to offer a variety of designs to be used on each and every product. My clients love having choices.
Be honest — what were you skeptical about before you signed up for MOQ1, and what changed your mind?
Sandee Rodriguez: When I first heard about MOQ1, I thought it was too good to be true. A turnkey solution for imprinted items with full-color designs that didn't involve high fees or lots of work on my part, with minimums of one item? No way. Then I attended an MOQ 1 webinar where the whole system was explained and all my questions were answered. It really was true. After that, I couldn't wait to start setting up stores for my clients.
You're having coffee with a colleague who's never heard of MOQ1. What do you tell them — and what would make them try it?
Sandee Rodriguez: When I meet someone who's never heard of MOQ1, I explain that it's the fastest, best, and easiest way to create a swag store and that they can even profit from it if we add a little more margin to the prices. When they object and say the prices are high, I remind them that getting one item imprinted with a custom design is high. But where else can you do that? Then I tell them about bulk pricing, starting at just 4 of any item, another feature that no one else offers. I follow up that with how easy it is for the clients and customers. No collecting orders and money. No distribution after the order is done because it ships directly to the purchaser. These are just some of the many benefits of MOQ1.
Has MOQ1 helped you make more money? If yes, how?
Sandee Rodriguez: MOQ1 has helped me make more money in my business with less work than traditional merch orders because it runs 24/7 in the background, constantly offering branded items for sale to a specific group that are passionate about the products. Sometimes I upload new designs, create featured products, or assist clients with promoting the store when they request it. But for the most part, they're motivated to sell their items, so all I have to do is collect the monthly check from the store.
