I've heard that bands get a higher profit margin from merch than their actual music. Any truth to that? (I ask because, if true, you're doing a big favor to bands!)
1. Show them technology they can't (or haven't made themselves)
2. Build a team that has a history of making the industry money - my co-founder was the first person to sell rock shirts in mass retail (read: $$$)
3. Make something artists want.
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Creator here - AMA! :)
I've heard that bands get a higher profit margin from merch than their actual music. Any truth to that? (I ask because, if true, you're doing a big favor to bands!)
This is actually how many bands stay in business. So yes, buying a t shirt at the show is the best way to help them out.
Lots of music startups have to deal with headaches around old world music industry types. How did you deal with that?
1. Show them technology they can't (or haven't made themselves) 2. Build a team that has a history of making the industry money - my co-founder was the first person to sell rock shirts in mass retail (read: $$$) 3. Make something artists want.