The Quit Your Day Job Podcast by Spreadshop
By Spreadshop
The Quit Your Day Job Podcast by SpreadshopJun 28, 2021
What it takes to be a full-time Youtuber in 2021 - Interview with Daniel Batal
Learn how this silver play button Youtuber quit his day job to do Youtube full time! Today we talk to video expert Daniel Batal, who helps creators make better content in order to grow their Youtube channels. When we look for brand ambassadors, we don't just pay people to say nice things about us. We want creators who are genuinely helping other creators and small businesses grow.
00:00 intro
03:49 The moment Daniel knew it was time to go full time creator.
05:19 Daniel's approach to building his own Youtube content and teaching others.
07:04 Getting advice/mentorship from Brian G. Johnson.
10:29 Daniel credits this tip to build a stronger following on Youtube.
11:45 How to get started and stop procrastinating
13:00 The best Youtube Channel advice / strategy
19:06 Does your Youtube Channel feel like a day job now?
22:26 Write down your goals!
28:20 How can you get mentors if you're just starting and don't know anybody in the field.
002. Merch Drops & Multiple Streams of Income | The Quit Your Day Job Podcast
What is a MERCH DROP strategy and how can you deploy it? Well let's find out in today's QUIT YOUR DAY JOB PODCAST
🧡 brought to you by Spreadshop! Make & Sell Merch in minutes at Always Free. Always Awesome.
OPEN YOUR FREE MERCH SHOP TODAY. 🤘🏻
SHOW NOTES:
01:12 Intro
02:48 Brooke gives us a Night Market update. We raised some money for local small businesses in Greensburg, PA!
05:09 The best places to find us. SPOTIFY, YOUTUBE and our COMMUNITY.
06:08 This week's Weekly Challenge winner is StefRingoot! Check out his awesome cartooning and merch here: https://stefringoot.com/spreadshop/#!/
07:44 Learning about Multiple Streams of Income. Nathan pictures it like the Titanic, D.J. thinks of it like Pizza.
D.J. asks if any of you has seen the alternative ending of Titanic. Here it is thanks to the power of Youtube: https://youtu.be/O3JSzmJaP4c
11:09 You don't have to think about "multiple streams of income" as money only. Spread yourself around and one thing can help feed another.
11:24 Who controls your audience? How can you control yours?
11:59 We share Pat Flynn's brand "Smart Passive Income" (not a paid endorsement) just really solid advice from experts. And it's free! LINK: Oh look they have a new Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/SmartPassiveIncomeTeam/videos - Tell em Spreadshop sent you!
13:52 Merch Drops. One of the best strategies for selling your own merchandise.
We take a look at how EMKFIT drops her merch. Here's a plug for her merch drop videos: https://youtu.be/-ySBpRMP80c
23:48 Question and Answer: What are the best type of designs to sell?
24:49 Question and Answer: What's the best way to get designs I you have no design talent?
27:42 Question and Answer: Can we add keychains to our merch lineup? /
29:06 Question and Answer: Do we still have Fannypacks? Will we bring them back? We solve the fannypack mystery...
30:37 Update on the special mission. I found Samo Trebižan and sent him a message. Samo, if you have a google alert set for your name, check your LinkedIn message from us! :)
32:31 Viewer Jason shares with us that his podcast audience is very happy with the quality of his merch from Spreadshop. 🙏
33:05 Let's talk TIKTOK, and Tom from Clueless Bushcraft. Thanks Tom for supporting our show! We'll have an interview with CluelessBushCraft soon on the show! (Next episode?) On TIKTOK? Follow Tom @cluelessbushcraft https://www.tiktok.com/@cluelessbushcraft?
37:30 We out. The outro TAKE TWO...
Quit Your Day Job 001: Why everyone needs to quit their day job
Welcome to the first episode of the QUIT YOUR DAY JOB podcast, where we wish to remind you that YOU ARE NOT YOUR DAY JOB! We want to encourage, motivate, and inspire you to DO MORE OF WHAT YOU LOVE!
In future episodes we'll talk to some amazing creators, small businesses and side hustlers and hear their story. Plus, we're going to drop as MUCH knowledge as we can, from merchandise strategy, branding, designs.... OH, it's gonna be RAD. So, be sure you subscribe right now wherever you're listening or watching so you don't miss a beat. And we'll be recording this live on our Youtube so subscribe there as well if you want to drop live questions at us.
Today the crew explores a few key questions:
1. What job did you really hate and want to quit, and bonus points if you quit it?
2. Why the hell do you stay at our current day job? (Spreadshop)
3. What passion do you wish you could do full time?
Then we drop a bunch of motivating knowledge just like we promised we would.
Fear of failure? Throw that out your brain!
It's time for you to get started.... let's see if we can give you the shove you need to QUIT YOUR DAY JOB!
🧡 Big Brands and Fancy People: My trip to eTail East 2019 ✈️
🔥Back in the saddle again.... with a new direction for our little podcast. We were really good at dropping all kinds of knowledge about the merch game, but now we're gonna drop knowledge ALL OVER THE DANG PLACE!!! Spreadshop podcast is now the BYOB Podcast, brought to you by Spreadhop.com. I'll be dropping tips and strategies you can use to help you build your own personal brand or even your own mega brand.
In my first swing at bat, I talk a little about my trip to eTail East 2019, where I was honored to speak on stage about "growth hacking" and building scrappy teams of experts. I could literally talk about this all day, and i did, for 4 whole days at eTail! It was a great time, full of big brands and fancy people. I recorded a piece of my talk to share with you all.
I hope you can use these few tips within your own journey of building your brand. And hey, if you need merch, I know a guy who knows a guy... spreadshop.com 🔥
🧡 Happy Trails!
In this riveting final episode of the Spreadshop merch cast, the gang fills you in on what they've been up to, new and upcoming features of the Spreadshop and we bid a fond farewell to this version of the podcast... Until we meet again! 🐎🧡
⭐️ 3 Questions, 3 Answers. Learn to Earn!💲
The Spreadshop insiders are always excited to field your questions. Whether you reach out via socials, forums, or chats, the team is at the ready to continue the conversation on how you can get the most out of your online merchandising efforts.
In this week’s edition of the MerchCast podcast, the team was up to the task.
The format: three hosts; three questions. Taking recent questions from the interwebs, the gang responds in this lighthearted episode.
If you have questions on anything MERCH related, be sure to hit us up or send your audio questions in the Anchor App!
The simple start: Just Sell ONE shirt this week and see what happens
Many people overthink their merchandise before launching. Or they've never even tried selling merch before but they're worried about the variety of products that are available. In Today's Merch Cast the gang reminds you that it all starts with that FIRST SALE!
Listen in for our tips, and then take this week's challenge to start with ONE SHIRT! And it's a great week to try as you can offer your shirt with this free shipping promo January 29 - February 2 with Code: SHIP4U19 at checkout.
Let us know how it goes for you! And if you don't have a shop yet, get one for free at http://spreadshop.com
🚫 So you've failed at merch? Here's how to win.
"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett
In today's Spreadshop MerchCast the guys talk all about how to learn from your failures and then win big!
Maybe you've launched your custom merch and made no sales even after you had fans begging you for merch, or maybe it's just not how you envisioned it would be. Don't give up yet, listen to these key pointers and come back even stronger in the merch game.
Of course, the great thing about Spreadshop is you don't risk anything as it's absolutely free to use. No monthly fees or any of that BS to deal with. And an added bonus is, you can actually launch as many shops in your account as you wish. See for yourself at spreadshop.com
⭐️ How to Brainstorm: Bossk, Hackers and Comedians edition
In this episode of the Spreadshop MerchCast podcast, the insiders demonstrate brainstorming skills by pulling ideas out of a hat — or in this case the next best thing: a Bossk Halloween mask. That’s right, a rubber replica of that creepy, lizard-like, bounty hunter from space.
The podcast pals turn to their trusted friend Brooke to select ideas at random that they then use to spitball ideas for merch designs, shop styles, and promotional strategies. Just as Bossk hunts for elusive Wookies across the galaxy far, far away, the team hunts for great ideas to build a successful brand and sell merchandise online based on these random topics submitted to the group.
🔥 What the heck is a Spreadshop anyways, and why is it so awesome?
In our first podcast of 2019 the gang gives a fun re-cap on why the heck Spreadshop is so awesome, what the heck you can do with it and more, and how it's basically for anyone and everyone.
We need your help for next episode! To show that it truly can be used by anyone we're going to do a live brainstorm episode and will draw a topic randomly while we record! So if you want some free advice or design ideas from our experts just send your topic to premiumdesign@spreadshirt.com or comment or message us through any of our social media.
If you're an Anchor App user, you can even send us an audio message and we can play your topic request on the show and shout out to your brand, product or social media handle.
2019 Shop Owner Resolutions
The guys say goodbye to 2018 with a quick look back before sprinting forward with 3 top resolutions for Spreadshop owners in 2019. We'd like to thank all our listeners from 2018 and look forward to dropping more merch knowledge in 2019!
Show Notes:
Our Merchcast Merch shop featuring the new start page: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/merchcast
🎄Twas the night before....Valentines Day??? ❤️️
We hope all of our listeners enjoy the Holiday season!
🎁 Holiday Time Management ⏳
Santa Claus is real jerk. An interview with Zoey, disgruntled Elf and Spreadshop Owner
🚀 Let's Surprise the Shop Launch Challenge Winner
🚀Shop Launch Challenge closing thoughts
Shop Launch Challenge 1: The Final Countdown!
🚀Shop Launch Challenge: Week 1 update!
How to Launch Your Merch Shop plus chance to win $500!
Shop Launch Challenge!
To officially join in on the fun (and all the complete terms and conditions!) you'll need to enter at www.shoplaunchchallenge.com and follow the instructions.
🎃 Halloween Merch interview with Mason
You can check out Mason's Spreadshop at shop.spreadshirt.com/masons-meals , and of course launch your own free merch shop anytime at spreadshop.com
⭐️ Merch for Non-Profits. An interview with West Overton Village and Museums.
"With high quality products and printing, no big time commitment and zero overhead there really wasn't a reason not to do this. For small non-profits print on demand is the perfect solution for your merch." - Aleasha Monroe.
Online merch isn't just for Youtube creators and famous personalities. There really IS a Spreadshop for any passion or project. We're thrilled so many great non-profits are choosing Spreadshop as their online merch solution.
📣 Word of Mouth Marketing Expert and Shop Owner, Saul Colt
Bonus story: We wanted to know how Saul knows Aaron Draplin (one of our favorite designers ever) and how he scored an awesome logo from Draplin!
He also lets us in on the shocking story behind his trademark red glasses and fancy kicks! We're stealing this idea! (with permission of course!)
🧡 Awesome New Shop Feature! How is this even free?!
Unlike other players out there in the custom merch game, Spreadshop never charges you for these awesome features. In fact, we love taking the feedback we receive, giving it to our Wizards so they can cook up some amazing magic to make your experience even more fantastic!
❓To answer Moose's question of "How is this even free??! The answer is simple! The better we make the custom shop experience for you, the more you'll want to sell, and when you sell we all make money. We then keep reinvesting that money on better products and tools for creators. 🧗 We're climbing this Merch mountain together!
🧡 Our Favorite Design Tools and how far we've come
Whether you're an aspiring designer just starting out or a seasoned pro, bring your ears and listen to us discuss just how fortunate we are to live in this day and age of design technology!
Mr. Bubz, our dark overlord. Interview with the #Motherwife
"Just looking at the site and how easy it is to manage as a creative myself. It was a no-brainer.
It’s just so simple. You upload the image, you launch it, you design it yourself, or you can have someone design it for you, its too easy. And I’ve got other stuff going on in my life, the less I have to worry about, branding the dark prince, the better, you know?
What I like about Spreadshop is my fans can go in there and pick the color of the shirt they want, we get inspired by their designs just as they do ours. And it’s so fun and I love they can go in there and make their own phrase." - Motherwife
Insert your demonic hissing sounds here! And ALL HAIL MR. BUBZ!
🧡 Sell Merch For Nerds. An Interview with Amorphia Apparel
🧡 Amorphia Apparel is one of one of our longest running (and our most favorite!) Spreadshop owners in North America, so you can consider this sage-like advice for building your own brand! Who knows, maybe if you deploy some of Jeremy's advice you could be the next Amorphia Apparel. You can get your shirt empire started today at Spreadshop.com
🧡Side Hustle, Fried Koalas & a Bird. Meet Jonathan!
In this episode you'll discover Jonathan's delicious side hustle he managed between jobs! We love having creative employees that know that entrepreneur life!
Bonus conversation! D.J., Nate and Jonathan reveal to Moose all of their favorite things about visiting the Boston office from Pittsburgh. Hint... It's definitely NOT the sports teams. ;)
👑The Safest Weirdest Question. Behind The Shop with Lauren
Lauren spills the beans on what it takes to be a Content Marketing Manager these days. She also monitors all of our socials and gets asked ALL the weirdest questions. Can you guess what the safest, weirdest question is? While you're listening, get in on the fun and open your own free Spreadshop and start selling custom merch today.
💜 Caro loves Boston. A Behind the Shop Interview
Can you guess what her favorite Wachusett beer is?
🧡 Chef Shirts is cooking up great merch. Shop owner interview 🍳
🎸 Our Ultimate Guide for Band Merch! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Merch Cast gang breaks down a few detailed scenarios of the now famous "Chuck Tingles" band, on how you can not only get started with custom merch for your band, but totally revolutionize it with some new ideas. Don't get stuck with unsold merch. Here's how!
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💜 Our new format + our first Podcast Contest! Listen up! 🧡
🙌 How to run a Merch Table with Merchpacks!
🤘Time to get organized! Meet Spreadshop's new feature!
Want your question answered on the show? Shoot them to us via any of our Spreadshop social media channels, or send us a voice message inside the Anchor app and we'll play it on air! Reserve your shop name now at www.spreadshop.com/?affiliateid=10159
🚀 Shop Owner Interview: The High Frontier 🌌
Break through creative block! 🌶 Stoke your creative fire. 🔥🎨
💸 Fundraising with a Spreadshop 🧡
Top Tips to Increase Your Merch Sales 💸🏆
Get your free Spreadshop at www.spreadshop.com/?affiliateid=10159
Just Horsing Around - A Brainstorming Session
Getting paid 💵 💚
Get your free Spreadshop at www.spreadshop.com/?affiliateid=10159
How to make ✏️designs🖋for shirts 👕
❓More Questions about Spreadshop. We've got the answers!
Yeah, she's our Mom. 👵
Get your free Spreadshop at www.spreadshop.com/?affiliateid=10159
Marketing Tips and Techniques for your online shop
Q&A #1: How much money can one really make with a Spreadshop?
🧡 Casey Neistat, 368, and Empowering Creators
⚓️ If you're on the Anchor app, drop us a line and maybe we'll put your question or comment in the next episode! ⚓️
Get your free Spreadshop at www.spreadshop.com/?affiliateid=10159
How to 🧠 Brainstorm Designs for Custom Merch
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⚓️ Or feel free to send us a message via any of our Spreadshop social channels and let us know it's a question for the podcast. Subscribe so you don't miss future tips, tricks and shenanigans. bit.ly/ShopCast