I'm making a few predictions for how/when live, in-person music shows will return. If you want to be set for performances, then you better be prepared!
Resources & Related Episodes:To optimize merchandise:
Episode #26: How to Calculate Return on Investment from Merchandise
Episode #31: How to Get Better Pricing from Merch Suppliers
Episode #39: 8 Tips to Help You Sell More Merchandise
Episode #50: Supplies Every Merch Bin Should Have
Episode #59: The Best Ideas of March:Merchandise, Digital Marketing, and the Interviews
Episode #205: Hacks for Merch Booths at Conventions, Street Fairs, and Events
Episode #287: Dropshipping Your Merchandise with Print on Demand
Episode #342: Making Your Own Merchandise
How to Get Sponsorships:
Episode #178 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 1 – How to Pitch Sponsors
Episode #179 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 2- Creating a Compelling Story
Episode #180 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 3 – Finding Your “It Factor”
Episode #181 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 4 – Connecting with Sponsors
Episode #182 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 5 – Making Your List of Sponsors
Episode #183 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 6 – Places to Find Even More Sponsors
Episode #184 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 7 – How to Ask for What You Want
Episode #185 – Interview: How Whitherward God Subaru to Sponsor Their European Tour
Perfecting Your Stage Show:
Episode #4: Don’t practice. Rehearse instead.
Episode #43: Why Every Musician Should Have a Post-Show Game Plan
Episode #198: How to Captivate an Audience from Start to Finish
#397: When to go Against the Grain
#396: How to Create a Tour Budget
#395: How to Create Demand for Your Music Through Momentum
#394: How to Build a Better Team
#393: Continuous Improvement Methodology and Music
#392: Spotify, The Long Tail, and Is Music in Trouble?
#391: Write a Better Story
#390: Artist Infrastructure Checklist
#389 - How to Negotiate Better Pay for Your Shows
#388: Predictions for an Uncertain Music Industry
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#387 - How to Make a Lasting Impact and Have a Music Career That Lasts
#386 - SXSW Application Tips and Other Music Industry Festivals
#385 - Is It Really a Long Way to the Top?
#384 - How to Make Your Career Resilient and "Future Proof"
#383 - How to be More Productive
#382 - How You Can Create a Pandemic-Proof Career
#381 - The Real Business Artists Are Actually In
#380 - How Artists Can Optimize Their Website (Stacey Bedford, CEO of Bandzoogle)
#379 - Wendy Parr on The Power of Artist Authenticity
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