I’ll be away all next week for some eye surgery. While I’m recuperating, I’ll also be working on some exciting new ways to help you Get Your Merch Made—including a cool surprise coming in September. But first, I want to know what would be most useful to you: Take the poll and let me know which would help you most right now? Drop a comment about what are you currently working on for your community, clients, or members—and what would help you turn it into something that builds engagement, strengthens your brand, and generates revenue?

Join the call July 24th 10 am CST where you can ask me anything. - Where are you currently blending in with everyone else in your niche? - What do you want people to remember about your brand after the post, program, or sales call is over? - What could you create that makes that difference tangible? Who's in? Pop your questions below.

Here’s one: custom mint tins. Tiny Tins. Big Wins... I got this idea years ago because when I was growing up and felt like throwing in the towel, my mother, Bernice used to tell me: "Don't quit. You're one F-ck-it away from reaching your goal." She was right (in her own sort of weird way of telling me to hang in there) and 30 years later, I'm still in business -- mainly because I never quit. And in honor of her, I created Motivational Mints because sometimes people need a tiny kick in the ass and a breath mint at the same time. 😁 So your turn: What phrase, quote, reminder, or inside joke from your business would you love to put on your mint tin?

I am so glad you're here. If you've ever spent money on branded products that went nowhere — got ignored, tossed, or quietly ended up in a drawer — this is where that stops. This community is built for business owners, brand builders, and marketers who are done treating merch like an afterthought and ready to use it as a real strategic tool. Here's what to expect: In the Classroom you'll find four core modules walking you through how to think about merch strategically — from choosing the right product to building loyalty and revenue. Each one is short, direct, and built around real decisions you'll actually make. Download the worksheets. Use them. In this community expect real conversations, honest answers, product feedback, sourcing questions, and examples of merch that works — and merch that doesn't. No fluff. Just strategy. I've spent 30 years creating over 1M products for brands from founder-led companies to Netflix and Coca-Cola. Everything I teach comes from what actually works in the real world. Now let's talk about you. Drop your answer below — one or all three: 🎯 What kind of business are you building merch for? 🎯 What's the #1 problem you've had with branded products in the past? (Too expensive? Wrong product? Nobody used it? Not sure where to start?) 🎯 What would a win look like for you in the next 90 days? Would you like a 1:1 chat with Barbara? Just send me a DM or post it in the chat when you introduce yourself, and I'll send you the link to book a personal call to help you get started with merch.

Help me welcome our new members: Please introduce yourselves and let everyone know what you are building. @Sybil Hall @Tiffany Noel Taylor @Jen Ritchie @Kevin Gebert @Victor Jackson @Traci Poe @Ben Sherry @Dani Rosenblad James @Andrew Brooks @Becky Unwin And thank you to @Faith Adebayo for recommending the community! Check out her group, Your Skool Building Bestie -- she is amazing at helping people grow their communities!