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
#246 - The Best Hack for Getting More Time & Efficiency
#245 - Putting All Your Eggs Into One Basket
#244 - How to Launch
#243 - How to Tour Lighter
#242 - Music Business Cram School Recap
#241 - Self-Care for Introverts Who Tour
#240 - Free Speech and Music: My Speech at Duquesne University
#239 - Who Owns Your Name and Your Music?
#238 - How to Use FOMO to Get More Fans to Your Shows
#237 - The Best Non-Music Business Books for Music Business
#236 - How Important is Image in Music?
#235 - There's More Than One Way Into SXSW
#234 - How to Make the Most Out of Small Shows
#233 - The 2 Reasons Why Artists Aren't Seeing Results on Social Media
#232 - How Successful Artists Spend Their Free Time
#231 - Unique Songwriting Advice from Tom Waits
#230 - 5 Things That Prevent Musicians From Growing
#229 - How to Create a Facebook In-Stream Video Ad
#228 - How Tim Ferris and Malcolm Gladwell Conquer Fears
#227 - How to Provide a Legitimate Excuse and Balance Repsonsibilities
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