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
#306 - The 2 Most Important Habits for Success in the Music Industry
#305 - Getting Unstuck
#304 - Recap: Being Proactive About Being Reactive
#303 - The Nashville Round: How You Can Make Your Shows Remarkable
#302 - The Buy One Get One Strategy
#301 - When Airlines Break Your Stuff
#300 - How to Get People to Respond to Your Email
#299 - How to Promote Out of Town Shows
#298 - Getting a Logo or Artwork for Your Band
#297 - Travel Rewards for Touring Musicians
#296 - Weekly Recap: The Secret Weapon to Success
#295 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt. 5: Always Give Value
#294 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt 4: How to Find Your Niche
#293 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt 3: What if Your Audience is Too Small?
#292 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt 2: Smallest Viable Audience
#291 - How to Dominate a Niche Market pt 1: Find a Need
#290 - Terry Crews on Mastering Self-Discipline
#289 - What Successful Artists Do With Their Free Time
#288 - How to Survive Touring in Severe Weather
#286 - Interview: Michael Beinhorn, Producer behind Soundgarden, Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, and more
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