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Merch strategies for your live streams

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

While it may be easier to sell merch when you’re performing live and in person, there are techniques you can use to promote and sell your merch while streaming online. Read the post.

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Are we witnessing the rebirth of physical media?

December 20, 2019January 7, 2020 Tony van Veen

With the explosion of music streaming, physical media appeared to be out for the count. However, the majors are now reporting physical music revenue growth compared to 2018. Heck, even cassettes are making a comeback. Read the post.

music goals for 2020

Set goals for 2020 and plan for a year filled with music (and money)

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Kick 2020 off right by making achievable goals and plans now. Use this list to help you decide where to put your time and energy to set music goals for 2020 and make it your best music year ever. Read the post.

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You need to sell merch — here’s why

November 15, 2019November 26, 2019 Tony van Veen

Why pass up the chance to make additional revenue, build your artist brand, and cement a special connection with your fans?
Read the post.

importance of merch Joey Stuckey

The importance of merch for today’s working musician

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 Disc Makers

Being blind hasn’t stopped Joey Stuckey from living a life of intention, joy, and music-making. He also helps design and sell his merch, which is a big part of his revenue stream as an indie artist. Read the post.

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How to make more money at your merch table

August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

Your merch table, along with the stage, is the place in the music venue representing you and your music. It’s also a key source of income, so it’s worth planning it out so you can make it easy for your fans to buy from you. Read the post.

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Are cassette USBs your next merch table hit? Indie Music Minute

March 25, 2019May 22, 2019 Tony van Veen

Thinking about making cassettes? Why not cassette USBs? You can release something really deluxe with music, video, photos, journals from the road… whatever you want.
Read the post

Indie Music Minute

The Indie Music Minute with Tony van Veen

December 4, 2018March 27, 2019 Tony van Veen

The Disc Makers YouTube Channel has a new series of videos, called “The Indie Music Minute,” featuring Tony van Veen (CEO of Disc Makers) distributing bite-sized nuggets of actionable information to help you make the most of your career as an indie music artist. Read the post.

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Selling your music on USB drives: Tips from I Fight Dragons’ Brian Mazzaferri

May 23, 2018September 24, 2019 Michael Gallant

I Fight Dragons has been selling music on custom USB drives for years with notable success. Here are some tips from Brian Mazzaferri on how to make the most of the venture. Read the post.

USB drives

Is it time to sell your music on USB drives?

May 7, 2018January 14, 2019 Michael Gallant

While CDs and vinyl records are a major revenue source for indie musicians, custom USB drives are the latest merch table draw when it comes to physical product music sales. Read the post.

modern musician

Mentoring for the Modern Musician: The Disc Makers interview

November 29, 2017December 10, 2018 Andre Calilhanna

Disc Makers has always been committed to being a one-stop shop that provides varied and excellent service to the modern musician. Read More.

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Pricing merch for sales and profit

March 30, 2017February 5, 2019 Dave Kusek

While pricing merch competitively is important, it’s just one piece of the puzzle. There are a number of other factors to consider if you want merch to be really profitable. Read More.

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From your brand to your fans: Making music merch work for you

January 24, 2017February 5, 2019 Vanessa Ferrer

What’s in an artist brand? How do you develop one? And how do you best integrate your brand into your music merch endeavors? Read More.

#tourlife hacks with The Accidentals

#TourLife hacks: CDs, merch, and fan appreciation with The Accidentals

December 9, 2016December 12, 2016 Disc Makers

From playing shows to selling CDs and merch to finding time for self care, life on the road requires a balance between your personal, public, and business life. The Accidentals share some #TourLife hacks with us. Read More.

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Your live show is the best music marketing tool – just follow the numbers

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016 Wade Sutton

Live shows are underdeveloped as a music marketing tool by most artists. You need to track numbers to understand what’s working from a marketing perspective. Read More.

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