If you've ever considered making your own merchandise, you'll want to listen to this episode. I share some of my own highs and lows with printing merch as well as provide some suggestions for you to create your own guidelines in approaching this idea.
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Related Episodes:
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
Resources:
How to Screen Print Your Own Shirts (VIDEO)
A Simple Guide to Screen Printing Your Own Shirts (LifeHacker Article)
Making Your Own Merch:
Speedball All-In-One Screen Print Kit (great for beginners)
Mophorn Button Maker Kit (500 buttons - inexpensive but low quality)
Badge Punch Press (1000 buttons - inexpensive and better quality)
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