The most reliable way for independent artists to earn a living from their music is merch sales. So why does this subject get ignored? Continue reading
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E-commerce 101 for Musicians
The world of e-commerce can be confusing for independent musicians. With services like Shopify and Stripe to research and terms like P.O.D. to learn, it’s tough to just get started, let … Continue reading
Jumpstart Your Music Marketing in 2022
10 ways to energize your music marketing The past two years has been a time of uncertainty stagnation for everyone, including independent musicians. And while tours stopped and releases slowed … Continue reading
How to Sell Your Merch on Spotify
Do you want to sell merch right from your Spotify profile? Of course you do. Especially since that’s one of the priority destinations for your fans. If you’ve looked around … Continue reading
7 ways to sell more “merch” at your gigs
Do you sell stuff at your gigs? Me too. After experiencing a slump in sales over the last few years, I’ve recently changed my “pitch” a bit and added a few … Continue reading
I wanted to spend $40 at your show last night but instead I spent $0
I went to see a great, great band last night – a band that I already know and have seen live before, but am still not fully engaged in a … Continue reading
What size t-shirts should your band be selling? And how many should you order of each?
For an act that regularly performs live, t-shirts are a MUST at the merch table. If you have the time and skill to screen print your own shirts, awesome. But … Continue reading
What color should your band t-shirts be?
My friends at the graphic design team Chicken 3000 created a new t-shirt design for me last week. They knew it was going to a be a single color printing, … Continue reading
How to double your merch sales overnight
Last month I played a seven-night residency in Portland, Oregon. It was a blast. A marathon. Exhausting. Exhilarating. Each night I had a different featured guest play their own music … Continue reading
Sell shirts at your show and save!
Merch that looks as good as your music sounds. Your band is your brand, and the non-music items you sell at shows aren’t just a great way to earn a … Continue reading