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1. The Traditional Merch Model: Inventory Risk

Part 5 • Zero-Risk Profit Margins for a T-shirt

Before print-on-demand, selling merchandise involved significant upfront capital. A creator would have to estimate demand, order 100-500 T-shirts in various sizes and colors, pay for them out of pocket, and then hope they sold. Any unsold inventory represented a direct financial loss. This model is high-risk, requires a substantial initial investment, and can quickly become a storage and logistical nightmare. It's the primary reason many independent artists avoid selling merch.

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In this module: Zero-Risk Profit Margins for a T-shirt10 steps
  1. 1The Traditional Merch Model: Inventory Risk
  2. 2The Print-On-Demand Revolution: Eliminating Risk
  3. 3Deconstructing a T-shirt Sale: The Example
  4. 4The Transactional Flow: Your Profit Before You Spend
  5. 5Calculating Your Gross Profit Per Shirt
  6. 6The Impact of "Free" Tools on Profit
  7. 7Understanding "Base Cost" Fluctuation
  8. 8Shipping Costs: A Customer Expense
  9. 9The "Scale" Advantage: Unlimited Potential
  10. 10Your Actionable Takeaway: Confidence in Profitability