Announcing the formation of the first ever Spreadshop Creator Advisory Board. This is a huge step in our journey of empowering creators. Bringing top notch creators into our internal conversations will keep creators at the forefront of the Spreadshop decision making process.

Since the beginning in 2002, creators, influencers and entrepreneurs have partnered with the Spread Group family of brands. Promoting made to order merchandise helps creators diversify revenue streams and grow their brands. Putting out merchandise boosts your bottom line and helps deepen connections with your followers.

Perfecting the best merchandise platform for creators of all kinds has always been our goal.

In 2020 we became an official YouTube partner, allowing shop owners to connect their shop to the Youtube merch shelf, store tab, and more. And last year we took another step forward announcing the Spreadshop Brand Ambassador Program. Brand Ambassadors not only educate creators about how to use the platform, but also create content and workshops designed to help creators live a more sustainable creative life.

Our staff is beyond excited to add the Creator Advisory Board to our existing Brand Ambassador program. We’ve already seen so much success working with a few of these pros. We help smaller creators grow their channels or brands and monetize. Being able to scale that program with a wider variety of experts will be awesome. Our goal is to help even more creators in the future. We will shape the new creator economy.

Creators Lead the Way

Spreadshop’s Creator Advisory Board meets regularly to give feedback, discuss the creator economy, and demo upcoming platform features. One of the first topics of discussion will be new print on demand products. Our main focus will be on more sustainable clothing for all.

Millie Adrian of It’s Modern Millie and a founding member of the creator board says,

“It’s one thing to work with a brand on a one-off collaboration, it’s another to partner with a company that truly sees your value, and that you believe in. Together we can create a more significant impact. I love working with Spreadshop as a Brand Ambassador and am beyond thrilled to become a founding member of the Creator Advisory board. It’s exciting to see a company not only invest in their creators but create a space where they can hear direct feedback, thoughts, and opinions, to help guide their projects with a Creator perspective in mind. I hope other brands see these strides Spreadshop is making, and are inspired to take similar action.”

Meet Our Creator Board at VidSummit 2022

Many members our Creator Advisory Board will be on the ground and speaking from the stage at the 9th annual VidSummit September 27th-30th in Los Angeles. Spreadshop is the official merchandise sponsor for this event that brings the world’s top creators together to learn from each other.

Spreadshop welcomes the following members to our Creator Advisory Board:

Daniel Batal– Content Creator & Professional Channel Consultant.

Saul Colt – Creative Genius behind The Idea Integration Co., an award-winning boutique marketing and advertising agency made up of professionally creative and funny people.

Andrew Kan – Award winning Documentary Film Director. Skilled in Storytelling, YouTube Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Camera Operation, and all things film-making.

Jessica McCabe – American Actress, Writer, and Producer of How to ADHD on YouTube.

Nick Nimmin – YouTube Content Creator and Educator dedicated to helping other content creators
succeed.

Tom Phan – Content Creator of Clueless Bushcraft on TikTok and Youtube.

Jim Rugg – is an Eisner and Ignatz Award-winning cartoonist, designer, and YouTuber. His comics have been published by Marvel, DC, Image Comics, AdHouse Books, New York magazine, Dark Horse Comics, Titan Books, and Fantagraphics.

Millie Adrian – Online Educator and YouTuber of It’s Modern Millie,  who teaches aspiring Influencers how to turn their personal brand into a full-time business.

Roberto Blake – Creative Entrepreneur and Founder of Awesome Creator Academy.

Desiree Martinez – Founder of Women of Video, YouTuber, Podcaster, Author, Award-Winning Social Media Creative Content Creator.

Renee Teeley – Creator Economy Executive with over 15 years of experience helping creators, brands, and enterprise companies grow their communities and build their businesses using video.

Creators! We want to hear from you!

If you’re interesting in learning more about how you can work with our Creator Board to help shape the future of creator commerce, drop a line.

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Roberto Blake is dedicated to not only building a “creator economy”, but creating something awesome as a Spreadshop Brand Ambassador.

Blake has carved out a successful niche with his channel, focusing on branding and business opportunities for creators. He’s been on Youtube for over a decade and has amassed millions of views and multiple brand deals. 

He wants to foster an environment that encourages passionate people to flourish doing what they love. That’s what makes him worthy of our Brand Ambassador title.

Here at Spreadshop, we admire people who take the road less travelled. And Roberto isn’t hoarding all the best insight for himself; he’s sharing it with others. Being a Brand Ambassador is about championing the values of Spreadshop. And Blake is an awesome fit.

“Create Something Awesome”

When you have a vision, it’s easy to “create something awesome.” Just ask Roberto Blake. There’s no limits; except the ones you set for yourself. And Roberto’s channel affirms that anyone at any skill set has the potential to make their dreams a reality.

“My mission is to help creative people, regardless of their age, geography or background, achieve their goals, live their dreams and create something awesome,” says Blake.

It’s easy to get in your own head about what you’re creating. “Do people actually care about what I’m doing?,” you might ask. You’ll find the audience you’re looking for when everything aligns with your content.

Roberto Blake is there to help people fill in the gaps of their content. He provides knowledge for all areas of the process. Editing software, camera setups and monetizing your channel will set you up for success.

“I want to help you share our vision and share the things that you’re creating with the world for people who actually care about it.”

“Always Be Creating”

When you’re a full-time content creator, there’s no such thing as “punching out” or leaving your job at the door. Video ideas and finding ways to content with your audience are going to be ever present.

“Always be creating,” as Blake says.

You don’t have to be an expert in your field from the get-go, either. It’s going to take time to create a voice and style that’s as recognizable as Roberto Blake’s. And steady growth is going to be more rewarding than instant success in the long run.

“The most important thing is to start learning how to find your voice and find your audience and learn the rules of the game and the systems of Youtube,” says Roberto Blake.

You need to get familiar with the way Youtube operates and leverage your channel’s potential. And Blake is going to help you create something awesome.

Start building your brand when you launch your Spreadshop!

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Brian G. Johnson is a Youtuber that helps fellow content creators amplify their message. But as a Spreadshop brand ambassador – he’s helping us to amplify ours!

Johnson has been in the Youtube game for six years now, dropping knowledge left and right. And he’s written two best-selling books – Trust Funnel and Tube Ritual – about how to drive life-changing results.

But those achievements are only part of his appeal. His personality and passion for helping fellow Youtubers find success is a big draw.

He’s exactly the kind of brand ambassador we’re looking for here at Spreadshop. Anyone who uses what they know to help other people gets our seal of approval.

Brian embodies that ethos. And his merch reinforces it in an on-brand way!

“Amplify Your Message”

People scrolling on Youtube should be able to identify what your channel’s about right off the bat. And slogans and catchphrases can help boost your brand recognition immensely.

“What’s your message to the viewers that land on your channel,” Johnson asks.

Brian G Johnson has taken the phrase “Amplify Your Message” and launched a whole brand from it. These words have become synonymous with the way he views the content experience as a personal endeavor.

Since it’s unique to him, this phrase works seamlessly on products in his merch line.

Every content creator’s slogan is going to be different. It must relate to what kind of content you’re creating, what your mission statement is.

Brian is all about helping people own their power. Merch allows Brian and other creators to strengthen their brand recognition. It ties you to values and forms that connection with an audience and makes him indispensable as a brand ambassador.

“Embrace Your Suckage”

You can’t need to have everything figured out on day one, or even day fifty. There’s going to be parts of Youtube or other areas of life that just aren’t your thing. And Johnson is there to help fill in those blind spots as one of our brand ambassadors.

Not the most tech savvy? Whether you shoot your videos on an iPhone or a Sony camera, Brian breaks down the best camera settings for videos.

Want to grow your channel in 2021? Start using Youtube shorts to increase views and engagement with your content.

Brian G Johnson took something that could be viewed as a negative and turned it into a positive. And it’s going to be beneficial in the long run

“When you embrace your suckage, that gives you the opportunity to more easily see the things you can work on,” says Johnson.

“Subscribe and Feed a Poodle”

Spreadshop encourages shop owners to look at their merch differently. There are so many unique things you can do to engage your audience; like using inside jokes or quirky references.

Brian uses the tagline “Subscribe and Feed a Poodle” at the end of his videos. It’s a little nod to his personal life as a poodle owner that’s appreciated.

Brian thinks it’s important to reveal a little about yourself to your audience so you can stand out from others.

“That’s one of the best things you can do as your building and crafting and creating your brand,” says Johnson. “When you do that, that separates you from everybody else.”

Having something like that available on merch is important for people who know the ins and outs of your channel. It’s a reference they would only get as a dedicated subscriber.

Brian G Johnson has added so much value to the lives of content creators and us here at Spreadshop. He may be OUR brand ambassador, but we’re certainly an unofficial ambassador for his brand.

Launch your Spreadshop today!

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We were lucky enough to have Clueless Bushcraft visit us at Spreadshop this past week and when it comes to outdoor survival, Clueless Bushcraft has the skills. He’s a Tik-Tok star and an entrepreneur who has his very own online merch shop through Spreadshop. Clueless Bushcraft visited Spreadshop in Greensburg, PA where he learned how all of his products are made from start to finish. Pittsburgh Today Live’s Celina Pompeani came out for an interview with Clueless Bushcraft and had the chance to learn some of their very own wilderness survival skills!

He did a live demonstration in which he showed how to create a fire and make drinkable water using basic tools. He said that the fire was perfect for cooking food but if you need to cook something quickly, use a metal pot with boiling water. Bushcrafting is the art of living off nature. It’s about learning to be self-sufficient and being comfortable in your surroundings, no matter where you are.

Pompeani of Pittsburgh Today Live asked about how clueless bushcraft is able to make content on Tik-Tok and he shared some tips on what works well on this platform. Tom emphasized to not only create content consistently, but to make sure what you create is providing both entertainment and value. He’s thankful for being able to share his bushcrafting journey and encourages everyone to pursue his or her own passions.

Check out the KDKA interview with Tom aka Clueless Bushcraft below:

Pittsburgh Today Live’s Celina Pompeani Interview

• Clueless Bushcraft on Tik-Tok
• Check Out His Merch!

Open your own Spreadshop today!

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