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I am so glad you're here. If you've ever spent money on branded products that went nowhere — got ignored, tossed, or quietly ended up in a drawer — this is where that stops. This community is built for business owners, brand builders, and marketers who are done treating merch like an afterthought and ready to use it as a real strategic tool. Here's what to expect: In the Classroom you'll find four core modules walking you through how to think about merch strategically — from choosing the right product to building loyalty and revenue. Each one is short, direct, and built around real decisions you'll actually make. Download the worksheets. Use them. In this community expect real conversations, honest answers, product feedback, sourcing questions, and examples of merch that works — and merch that doesn't. No fluff. Just strategy. I've spent 30 years creating over 1M products for brands from founder-led companies to Netflix and Coca-Cola. Everything I teach comes from what actually works in the real world. Now let's talk about you. Drop your answer below — one or all three: 🎯 What kind of business are you building merch for? 🎯 What's the #1 problem you've had with branded products in the past? (Too expensive? Wrong product? Nobody used it? Not sure where to start?) 🎯 What would a win look like for you in the next 90 days? Would you like a 1:1 chat with Barbara? Just send me a DM or post it in the chat when you introduce yourself, and I'll send you the link to book a personal call to help you get started with merch.
WHICH OF THESE WOULD YOU TURN INTO A FRAMEWORK DECK?
Four businesses have content they already use with clients: A — A 40-page workbook people are meant to complete in order B — 30 questions a consultant pulls from depending on what comes up in a meeting C — A seven-step process that only works if you follow the steps in sequence D — 50 prompts people can use individually whenever they get stuck Which ones make sense as a physical card deck? And which ones would you leave alone? Give me your picks: A, B, C or D—and tell me why. And then, have a listen to Episode 004 of Merch Marketing for Entrepreneurs & Business Owners: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭: 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐬 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts
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WHICH OF THESE WOULD YOU TURN INTO A FRAMEWORK DECK?
What to Make Before You Make Anything
You decide you want merch for your business. What do you do first? A — Search “best merch ideas” B — Browse a product catalog C — Look at what other businesses are making D — Ask a vendor what’s popular Most people start with one of those. I wouldn’t. And that is exactly where Episode 3 starts in my new podcast. In What to Make Before You Make Anything, I walk through where I start before I look at a single product. Because the first decision you make can determine whether you end up with something that feels distinctly yours—or something that could have come from almost any business. Episode 3 of Merch Marketing for Entrepreneurs & Business Owners: What to Make Before You Make Anything, Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Then, come back and let me know what you'd do first!
TODAY IS THE DAY! Would love your help...
I MADE THE MERCH PODCAST I COULDN’T FIND. Merch Marketing for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs is officially live. I would love your support in following the show. I made it for people who want to use merch more strategically—but don't want to deal with the backend stress and just want a great new marketing opportunity to build their business. You do not need to start with Episode 001. Start with the problem that sounds most like yours: 001 — I’m not sure whether merch even belongs in my business. 002 — I hear “merch,” “swag,” and “promotional products” and I’m not sure what any of it really means. 003 — I want to make something, but I have no idea what to make first. 004 — I have expertise, prompts, a process, and I’m wondering whether part of it could become a physical product. And because I couldn’t launch a merch podcast without making merch... I’m giving away a personalized, co-branded Stanley Quencher. TO ENTER FROM THIS COMMUNITY: Follow the podcast. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ISAOZsA6E4akvLNa8ohCK Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/merch-marketing-for-entrepreneurs-and-business-owners/id6817843867 And to enter to win merch, click here: https://barbarahobart.kit.com/a140c09da9 If you want to share it for those you think would find this podcast helpful, tag me for bonus entries. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I really appreciate your support.
TODAY IS THE DAY! Would love your help...
GET READY..... AND IN THE MEANTIME --
As you know, I am launching the podcast tomorrow and will share the link for you to follow.... But for now: I WANT YOUR WEIRDEST MERCH QUESTION: The one you’d actually type into Google. Not the polished business version. The real one. Like: Do I really have to order 500? Why does this mug cost $9 here and $22 there? Is this going to look cheap? So tell me: What’s the merch question you’ve had but never quite knew who to ask?
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