Core Insights - The article highlights the journey of an individual who transitioned from a full-time job to a successful print-on-demand business on Etsy, achieving significant financial growth and lifestyle changes [1][3]. Group 1: Business Model Transition - The individual initially started selling custom pet portraits on Etsy in 2020 but faced challenges with time management due to the manual fulfillment of orders [5]. - A shift to a print-on-demand business model in 2021 allowed for scalability and reduced workload, enabling the individual to focus on design rather than fulfillment [6][9]. - The use of Printify, a print-on-demand service, facilitated the creation of passive income by automating the printing and shipping processes [7][8]. Group 2: Financial Growth - The individual scaled profits from $300 per month to $12,000 while working part-time, which ultimately led to quitting the full-time job [3]. - The print-on-demand model significantly increased order value without additional effort, contributing to the overall financial success of the business [6][9].