This video was originally streamed live on TikTok 3/8/24.

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Topics Covered:
0:00 This discussion is on dropshipping and apologies for bad sign
1:28 What is dropshipping in one sentence
1:50 Some reasons dropshipping works for me
2:23 How Dropshipping Works graphic from Geeks for Geeks
2:54 I like not managing inventory using print on demand products
3:51 What I don’t like about my current supplier Modalyst
4:31 Why I am sharing this information and possibilities for musicians
5:43 If you want to deal with inventory you still can with dropshipping
7:37 What merch do I have right now via Modalyst dropshipping?
8:07 Recap on why I like made to order printed on demand products
8:42 How musicians I have done merch for could use dropshipping
9:46 Reminder of loyalty program to get points for coming to lives
10:23 Summary so far: Modalyst printed on demand dropshipping
11:21 I can’t believe I didn’t say this earlier!
12:21 How I feel when I’m not ready to go live but invited into a panel
13:44 Loyalty program comes with Discord server access
14:08 Language deprivation in action, tangent on fuck that meditation
16:20 Overcoming barrier to entry into merchandising: upfront costs
16:56 These are things I wish I knew before
18:46 What you need to get started dropshipping
19:19 Live chat question: What merchandise do I have again?
20:24 A useful strategy for all businesses and musicians
20:53 If you build it they won’t come unless you promote it
21:12 You can dropship non branded products but I prefer branded
22:10 Advice if you do designs, have tested merch, but don’t market
22:32 Social issues behind picking a web or sales platform
23:47 Connecting dropshipping after selecting web hosting platform
24:14 Setting up Facebook and TikTok Pixel for running paid ads
25:34 From there integrating store catalogue on social to tag products
26:19 Will need to post a lot for organic marketing
26:25 The best platform for you will depend on your own needs
27:08 Overview of live discussion: selling online via dropshipping
27:47 I’m not cool enough for the AI NPC trend
28:04 Print on demand is more sustainable than overproduction
28:15 Enjoying chatting and upcoming YouTube content
30:00 New service: pay what you want for live stream meetings
30:21 Balancing wanting to offer pro bono services vs capitalism
30:48 Free self paced online marketing classes
31:01 Just cause someone does marketing doesn’t mean they’re rich
32:33 Practicing running lives and public speaking, glad you are here
33:22 Final summary on efficiency of dropshipping for selling merch
33:50 Don’t forget to sign up for loyalty program and Discord server
34:16 I appreciate you for joining and thank you for your time

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I have my Bachelor of Science in Music Industry Studies and Business Administration with about 50 certifications in marketing and sales. I am not an accountant or an attorney. This is not legal, financial, or marketing advice. Watching my content does not create a client relationship. These videos are not specific advice and are generally produced for awareness and entertainment purposes. Any decisions you make are your own.