IN THIS VIDEO... I share all about what type of merch sells, what doesn’t, why that is, plus… where and how to create and sell merch for your band / as an artist! First I go through samples of merch that I have and talk about what you need to keep in mind when creating merch of your own in each of these categories: 0:45 T-Shirts 2:04 CDs 4:50 Electronics 5:28 Accessories 6:33 Books Then I talk about merch that my husband buys (to bring in an outsider’s perspective): 7:50 He likes Koozies, T-shirts, Hoodies, and Vinyls Since the coronavirus has pulled musicians off of the road, selling merch online is very important right now: 8:59 Selling merch online 9:42 Examples from Music Biz Besties and Designing the Row clients on what merch they have the most success with 11:52 My 3 “musts” when it comes to selling merch online 13:56 Creative ideas to help you create and sell merch MERCH ITEMS MENTIONED: *Some of these links are affiliate links which means I make a small commission if you buy through my link… and it comes at no extra cost to you. Thanks so much for shopping! • Katherine’s Carry-Alls: https://www.society6.com/designingtherow • Performing Artist Pathway, Navigate the Highs & Lows on your Music Journey by Brianna Ruelas*: https://amzn.to/3cRBLxU • Get the Gig, A Musician’s Guide to Booking More Live Shows by Jake Laughlin*: https://amzn.to/2Wbhxs7 • Tour Manager*: https://amzn.to/35iJH8Y • Social Media Planner*: https://amzn.to/2ycocdx • Market Your Music Online*: https://amzn.to/3aQsd4E • Sarah Spencer’s songwriter accessories shop: https://society6.com/songfancy • Handwritten lyrics: https://www.marygauthier.com/store/mercy-now-handwritten-lyrics / https://www.jaimeeharris.com/store/handwritten-lyrics / https://www.sierrahull.com/store/25-trips-handwritten-lyrics-bundles • David Starr’s album bundle: https://www.davidstarrmusic.com/store/bundle • Two Way Crossing hat: https://www.twowaycrossing.com/merch/vintage-leather-twc-hats HERE’S WHAT TO WATCH NEXT: • How to add shipping costs on Squarespace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0X8jmYh4k4&t=102s • How to edit and add content on Squarespace (this will help you set up your store): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fZ0O8EOApE&t=3s SUBSCRIBE Click here to subscribe to my channel for more videos on how to grow your music career: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc_Ca833rTP_ZXq5gKz4RJA?sub_confirmation=1 CONNECT Designing the Row | https://www.designingtherow.com | https://www.instagram.com/designingtherow Music Biz Besties | https://www.musicbizbesties.com | https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicbizbesties | https://www.instagram.com/musicbizbesties Katherine Forbes | https://www.katherineforbes.com | https://www.instagram.com/katherinedforbes KATHERINE FORBES Katherine Forbes is the founder of Nashville based website and brand design company, Designing the Row, whose client roster includes multiple Grammy winning and nominated artists. She is also the creator of a community of thousands of female musicians and industry professionals from around the world called Music Biz Besties. She’s served as co-producer for the International Bluegrass Music Awards, self-published a marketing workbook for musicians, and hosts a worldwide meetup series for women in music. Katherine believes that "your success depends on you taking action" and she's passionate about motivating and encouraging others to do just that!