BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Session Board//Session Board//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:164289-20270121T145000Z@longbeach.impressionsexpo.com DTSTAMP:20261114T000800Z DTSTART:20270121T145000Z DTEND:20270121T160000Z SUMMARY:Beyond the Shirt: Selling &\; Sourcing Branded Merch &\; Promo DESCRIPTION:Your customers need more than shirts. Why not be the one to sell it to them? Discover how to expand into branded merchandise\, from drinkware and bags to headwear\, accessories\, and creative promotional products\, without investing in new equipment. Join Sage Thomas to learn how to find products\, source suppliers\, explore decoration options\, and turn existing customers into bigger sales opportunities using SAGE.\nWho Should Come\nScreen printers\, embroiderers\, DTF decorators\, print shop owners\, sales teams\, and entrepreneurs interested in adding branded merchandise to their offerings.\nIdeal for beginners exploring promotional products and established decorators looking to diversify revenue and better serve existing customers.\nWhat They Will Learn\n\nBeyond Traditional Promo: Discover creative branded merchandise opportunities beyond pens\, notebooks\, and basic giveaways.\nFinding the Right Products: Learn how to select merchandise that fits your customer's brand\, audience\, budget\, and intended use.\nCreative Decoration Options: Explore different branding and decoration techniques available through merchandise suppliers.\nSourcing Made Simple: Learn how to use SAGE to search products\, compare options\, connect with suppliers\, and source finished merchandise.\nMore Revenue Without More Equipment: Understand how to expand your offerings by partnering with suppliers rather than producing everything in-house.\nBecome a One-Stop Shop: Learn how to combine apparel with complementary branded merchandise to increase order value and encourage repeat business.\nGetting Started: Walk away with practical tools and ideas to begin offering branded merchandise to your existing customers. LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR