{"id":18636,"date":"2019-02-05T06:11:45","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T11:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?p=18636"},"modified":"2026-01-29T16:17:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T21:17:22","slug":"shop-of-the-month-synth-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/05\/shop-of-the-month-synth-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop of the Month: Synth Zone"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was only several years ago when Raymond Garcia started his own synthwave podcast in May of 2016. As his podcast gained more and more popularity, Garcia naturally found himself wanting to monetize his show. That\u2019s when he thought back to a service he\u2019d been using since 2012: Spreadshirt. Garcia launched his Spreadshop<\/a> in August of 2018, and he\u2019s already seen some success in such a short time span.<\/p>\n

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Thanks to his success and innovative path, we\u2019re featuring the \u2018Synth Zone<\/a>\u2019 as our Shop of the Month. If you\u2019re hoping to launch your own Shop or take your existing Shop to a new level, then take a look at the tips and insights that the radio personality provides.<\/p>\n

How did you first become aware of Spreadshirt? What made you decide to open a Spreadshop? Why did you decide to start monetizing your show through branded gear?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve been a fan of Spreadshirt for many years, so me opening a Shop<\/a> on the site was a no-brainer. I started building the shop back in August of 2018. I officially launched it on September 17, 2018 and I announced it through my Instagram and Synth Zone Facebook page.<\/p>\n

I decided to start selling the merch through Spreadshirt mostly because the listeners wanted it. To be honest, I was resentful at first, but with a little faith in my listener base and brand, I was able to monetize it.<\/p>\n

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