Episode 5 Show Notes
In this episode, I discuss a recent issue I had with an Amazon Merch submission getting rejected and talk about how easy it is to inadvertently get caught by Amazon's trademark checking algorithms. Also,  I go into my reasoning and methods on tiering up and out of the starter Merch tiers of 10 and 25 designs.
Links in this episode:

 	* Merch By Amazon
 	* USPTO Trademark Search
 	* Know Your Meme
 	* POD Podcast Facebook Group

Know Your Meme & Tiering up your Merch account | Ep. 5

Do you want to build a brand and sell your designs on apparel like t-shirts, hoodies, hats and more? So do I! Let’s go figure it out, together. Join me, Alf Brand, Print on Demand and Amazon Merch entrepreneur, as we discuss the ins, outs, ups, and downs of building a business and a brand around print on demand products and Amazon Merch.

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Show Notes
In this episode, I review the 2017 results – my first year in Merch. Discuss a peculiarly timed copyright takedown that happened the first week in January, and how I dealt with a P4P copycat I found ripping off one of my designs. New standard t-shirt stock to replace the Gildan Anvil shirts & what that means for your merch going forward. Plus, Goals for 2018.
Links in this episode

 	* Merch By Amazon – http://merch.amazon.com
 	* POD Podcast Merch Dashboard Google Sheet –https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZpETPVsREufPB77PtPDI2SMZEDy6TBSmn6k2fYcRJkk/edit?usp=sharing
 	* Redbubble – http://redbubble.com
 	* Placeit.net –  – https://placeit.net/?rfsn=943594.202f7

The Final 2017 Tally, Copycat Cleanup, Merch Goals for the Year Ahead | Ep.12

In this Episode:
Q4 results to date – what I've been doing to keep my sales on the uptrend during this time of listing throttling, all-out suppression, and the freeze of all Merch by Amazon accounts on December 5th. I also touch on some success I've had selling on Redbubble during the quarter.

The Future of Amazon Royalties – My thoughts on the news that Amazon will be reducing Merch royalties in January 2018, and what it means for my Merch business going forward.

The 12 Tools of Merchmas – I give you a rundown of 12 tools I use on a daily basis in my POD business. From research tools to graphics to reporting, there's a little a little Christmas magic in each one.
Links to The 12 tools of Merchmas:

 	* Adobe CS (PhotoShop, Illustrator, Bridge) - http://www.adobe.com/creativecloud.html
 	* Pretty Merch - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/prettymerch-for-merch-by/ahclfnpmodphlaiidnpjlkndabpnihea
 	* Google Sheets - https://www.google.com/sheets/about/
 	* Right Font - https://rightfontapp.com/
 	* OneNote - https://www.onenote.com/
 	* DS Quickview - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ds-amazon-quick-view-exte/ilpimgbmpmhfhdaaeepjokoigelkfbee
 	* Merch check - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/merch-check/pekgeganoebnmmmlhifpepilmkjpeamk
 	* Power Thesaurus - https://www.powerthesaurus.org/
 	* Related Words - http://relatedwords.org/
 	* Placeit.net - https://placeit.net/
 	* TM Hunt & USPTO - http://tmhunt.com/ & https://www.uspto.gov/
 	* Trello - https://trello.com/

Q4 Results So Far, the Future of Amazon Royalties, 12 Tools of Merchmas | Ep.11

Show Notes
In this episode, I review the results of October, my best month ever. What worked, what didn't, how reporting shed some light on the Halloween niche worries I was having and the recent end of month sales drought. I set a plan I place for the rest of Q4, focusing on Evergreen designs, getting my branding in order and revisiting Redbubble. I also share a recent success I had with a local Merch play.
Links in this episode

 	* POD Podcast Merch Dashboard Google Sheet -https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZpETPVsREufPB77PtPDI2SMZEDy6TBSmn6k2fYcRJkk/edit?usp=sharing
 	* Redbubble - http://redbubble.com

Halloween, Oct. Results, Q4 Game Plan: Evergreens, Branding, Redbubble & Local Merch | Ep.10

Show Notes
Q4 is getting off to a great start! I share my results, details on a content policy violation, some thoughts around holiday niches in general, and What I am doing in lieu of tiering up anytime soon. I discuss the latest Merch news and what it means for our Merch accounts. I talk about diversifying my POD business - The hows and whys I've taken some of my better selling niches and started building brands with them off of Amazon. And finally, I touch on Project Transparency - we have a niche selected!
Links in this episode:

 	* The POD Podcast Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PODPodcast
 	* Merch By Amazon Content Policy - https://merch.amazon.com/resource/201858630
 	* Merch By Amazon FAQs on Intellectual Property - https://merch.amazon.com/resource/201846470#intellectualproperty
 	* POD Podcast Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PODPodcast
 	* POD Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNOvYdHOpVOOsAChQUHCtg
 	* Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/
 	* Teelaunch - https://teelaunch.com/
 	* Woocomerce - https://woocommerce.com/
 	* Printful - https://www.printful.com

Q4 Kickoff, Thoughts on Designing for Holiday Niches, Diversifying Your POD Business | Ep. 9

Show Notes
In this episode, I give a rundown on my September numbers, sales, royalties, etc. I talk about a new pricing strategy I put in place for new and slow-selling designs and where I am starting to see some early results.  I discuss the recent news around Hoodies, Sweatshirts and Long-sleeved tees coming to Amazon Merch and what that means. And finally a push for help on getting Project Transparency of off the ground so I can walk you through my process from picking a niche, to research, to designing the graphics, to building your listing and beyond.
Links in this episode:

 	* The POD Podcast Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/PODPodcast

Know Your Meme & Tiering up your Merch account | Ep. 5

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