I'm making a few predictions for how/when live, in-person music shows will return. If you want to be set for performances, then you better be prepared! Resources & Related Episodes: To optimize merchandise: Episode #26: How to Calculate Return on Investment from Merchandise Episode #31: How to Get Better Pricing from Merch Suppliers Episode #39: 8 Tips to Help You Sell More Merchandise Episode #50: Supplies Every Merch Bin Should Have Episode #59: The Best Ideas of March:Merchandise, Digital Marketing, and the Interviews Episode #205: Hacks for Merch Booths at Conventions, Street Fairs, and Events Episode #287: Dropshipping Your Merchandise with Print on Demand Episode #342: Making Your Own Merchandise How to Get Sponsorships: Episode #178 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 1 – How to Pitch Sponsors Episode #179 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 2- Creating a Compelling Story Episode #180 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 3 – Finding Your “It Factor” Episode #181 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 4 – Connecting with Sponsors Episode #182 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 5 – Making Your List of Sponsors Episode #183 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 6 – Places to Find Even More Sponsors Episode #184 – Hacking Sponsorships pt. 7 – How to Ask for What You Want Episode #185 – Interview: How Whitherward God Subaru to Sponsor Their European Tour Perfecting Your Stage Show: Episode #4: Don’t practice. Rehearse instead. Episode #43: Why Every Musician Should Have a Post-Show Game Plan Episode #198: How to Captivate an Audience from Start to Finish