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Spoilers abound! Hear the details you might have missed from your favorite shows and movies as we give our hot takes on the latest and greatest fan-favorite properties. Whether it's Marvel, DC, Disney, Universal, and everything in between, we'll talk Easter eggs and pose questions that will excite the true fan in all of us. Hosted by Fan Service Apparel founders (and married couple) Jené & Nick Hernandez.
When the mood strikes you to rant, you rant. Content is king on streaming, but as the stockpile seems to be evergrowing, curation is going to be the next wave. Borrowing a phrase from the TBOY pod, curation is Queen.
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Ryan and I are back at it again. Discussing in no particular order: Ember Mugsthe blue collar aestheticCustomer Service as a customer retention tooland first-principal advertising theories. We also have some good ol’ fashioned technical difficulties, now with video! Merch that tickles our fancyhttps://113079-2.myshopify.com/Looking for an agency?https://www.mixologymktg.com/Biz dev? https://www.hcendeavors.com/
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TikTok Shop? Let’s talk shop.Confused? So is everyone else. Next Wave in Ecom? Probably not, but it could be.Merch that tickles our fancyhttps://113079-2.myshopify.com/Looking for an agency?https://www.mixologymktg.com/Biz dev? https://www.hcendeavors.com/
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We welcome Ryan to the show to discuss, among other things, how to leverage IP across business verticals, i.e. having “real” pod-racing offered on ESPN’s upcoming foray into sports betting.Merch that tickles our fancyhttps://113079-2.myshopify.com/Looking for an agency?https://www.mixologymktg.com/Biz dev? https://www.hcendeavors.com/
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For only $99.99 I too will give you the secrets to making 8 figures with drop shipping, while only working 5 minutes a day! Make checks out to Cash. Bibliography: https://www.wired.co.uk/article/dropshipping-instagram-adshttps://www.bigcommerce.com/blog/dropshipping/#Merch that tickles our fancy
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On the surface, the product made around Mickey's 90th Celebration and Barbie look very similar. Let's dive into how one went so well, and the other went less than.
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Let's dive into the licensing and promotional partnerships around movie premiers!
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We have been off for a while due to life!
But we are back and we co-founded a startup!
We also press play on a marketing conversation we had last week in the car that we thought you would all enjoy!
General description boilerplate:
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Follow our journey as we #buildinpublic
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TikTok has rolled out in-app shopping just as Instagram has shuttered its in-app shopping. What does the path forward look like for commerce and entertainment? And is TikTok better positioned to leverage commerce and content better than Instagram did.
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License to License: A deep dive on consumer products licensing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO8LP9Y8kKc
Marketing in this Market: Jené's deep dive into the three marketing trends to implement in 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2r-1ttGRDw
Brand Extensions: A Horizontal Vertical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUcqD1h3tjY
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Is print on demand still profitable?
What are the cons of print on demand?
Is print on demand a good business model?
What is the average income of print on demand?
We run through some of the pros, cons, and what every business influencer is leaving out of their content when talking about print-on-demand.
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License to License: A deep dive on consumer products licensing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO8LP9Y8kKc
Marketing in this Market: Jené's deep dive into the three marketing trends to implement in 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2r-1ttGRDw
Brand Extensions: A Horizontal Vertical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUcqD1h3tjY
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Jené dives into her past in the world of performing arts to share what her time on stage taught her about marketing!
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License to License: A deep dive on consumer products licensing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO8LP9Y8kKc
Marketing in this Market: Jené's deep dive into the three marketing trends to implement in 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2r-1ttGRDw
Brand Extensions: A Horizontal Vertical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUcqD1h3tjY
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Way back in the day I worked in TV in ol’ LA.
Little did I know it but that would serve as the foundation for my future professional career.
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License to License: A deep dive on consumer products licensing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO8LP9Y8kKc
Marketing in this Market: Jené's deep dive into the three marketing trends to implement in 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2r-1ttGRDw
Brand Extensions: A Horizontal Vertical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUcqD1h3tjY
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A follow up to our Deep Dive Into Licensing video.
So you land a deal with an IP holder to make licensed goods, amazing! But now what? Well, they will give you a style guide and want to see some rough concepts for the collection.
But what is a style guide, how do I use it, and what do I do if I don’t want to use it?
This video jumps right into those questions!
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License to License: A deep dive on consumer products licensing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO8LP9Y8kKc
Marketing in this Market: Jené's deep dive into the three marketing trends to implement in 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2r-1ttGRDw
Brand Extensions: A Horizontal Vertical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUcqD1h3tjY
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This was our first live session with very little warning.
We'll hope to better coordinate these in the future.
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We break down how to properly use licensing in your consumer goods business as a customer acquisition tool. We also tell you about a few cautionary tales of what happens on the slippery slope of sales in the licensing space, and how if you are not careful, you might end up burning the bridge to light the way.
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License to License: A deep dive on consumer products licensing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO8LP9Y8kKc
Marketing in this Market: Jené's deep dive into the three marketing trends to implement in 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2r-1ttGRDw
Brand Extensions: A Horizontal Vertical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUcqD1h3tjY
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I think the term Disney Adult has gotten a bad wrap and I’m here to clear it up.
Hides under desk So let me know your thoughts!
(A note to those listening, the episode starts out by referencing two TikTok's. Unfortunately this is one of those moments where the audio only medium doesn't align with the video portion of this content. I encourage you to check it out on Spotify or our YT channel if you would like to see the two clips I reference.)
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_____________More from us____________
License to License: A deep dive on consumer products licensing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO8LP9Y8kKc
Marketing in this Market: Jené's deep dive into the three marketing trends to implement in 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2r-1ttGRDw
Brand Extensions: A Horizontal Vertical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUcqD1h3tjY
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As a followup to our 10 steps to start a business, we reply to a comment that focuses in on an ecom business. In my opinion ecom takes 5 steps and it’s short and sweet. You can get started for under $100.
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Professional networking is hard, I would like to say “but it doesn’t have to be” but it kinda is. Anyways here are off-the-cuff takes on why networking is important, how todo it, and how to keep the momentum going by maintaining your network.
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We met at the intersection of “everyone finding new uses with ChatGPT” and “what business should I start, and how would I start it”. In this episode we ask ChatGPT to tell us what business would be best for 2023, then we dive into the chat and have AI flush out all aspects of a real business you can start today!
You’re welcome.
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We take another breakdown clickbait list and tell you what to hang on to and what to avoid. What started out as a list of the 7 successful traits of an entrepreneur, turned into the 7 habits in the life of an entrepreneur. Which we think is more practical and useful.
You’re welcome.
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There were things that we picked up on the road to starting/running our business.
Things that we desperately wish we could tell our past selves.
Now we pass that information on to you.
You're welcome.
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Are you looking to start a business in 2023? Of course you are! If you google “how do I start a business in 2023” you are probably going to get a list similar to the one we break down. I’ll let you know which points are less-than-critical and which points are 100% needed.
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Looking back at the year we go head-to-head with our picks for the best and worst marketing campaigns and business moves of 2022!
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Looking to start a business in 2023? You might have gone on Google and searched “what business should I start in 2023?”. It’s a fair question and a fair way to go about a first pass at what might be in demand in the new year. We give you some context on the Google results you are seeing to know what to jump into, and what to avoid. We look at the following business ventures for 2023:
1. Virtual Assistant Service
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Social Media Management Service
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Web Dev & Design Agency
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Coffee Shop
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Sell Online Courses
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Affiliate Marketing
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Home Tutoring
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Video Editor
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Graphic Designer
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E-books
Special thanks to our special guest, graphic designer Melinda Hernandez!
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As we look to the new year, a line extension or brand extension might be right for your brand. We dive in to what that looks like and some action steps to implement the ideas discussed before having to put any dollars towards product. We also have a new camera angle in the office for those of you tuning in with video!
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Business takeaways from Disneyland that you can apply to your business.
Source material for this video: https://www.inc.com/sangram-vajre/10-business-lessons-you-can-learn-from-visiting-disney-world.html
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Jené dives into the three top marketing trends to implement in your 2023 campaigns.
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We dive into the world of consumer products licensing!
Providing an overview for anyone interested in the space, and what you need to know before considering a licensed collection for your business. We also take a field trip to a new concept store by Universal that is shaking up the traditional licensing scene.
A note on this episode, there are many visual elements that might not translate to an audio medium. Please checkout the video of this podcast on Spotify or on our Youtube channel (@nickandjene)
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We dive into the controversy surrounding the new Guess collection featuring allegedly unauthorized Banksy artwork.
We intro each other and speak to our professional strengths, personal hobbies, and of course embarrassing tidbits.
Hello everyone! Here is a quick intro giving you an overview of our podcast! We'll be posting new content every Tuesday and Friday. Don't forget to subscribe and stay up to date on journey! A video version of this podcast will be available on Spotify and YouTube.
IN THIS EPISODE:
Love it or hate it, there was a lot to unpack with Marvel's latest feature film, Thor: Love & Thunder. We dive into all the things that made it great and all the things that made it... not so great. Another new star-studded film is Netflix's The Gray Man, which we cover in this episode as well.
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With Ms. Marvel wrapping up, we had to cover our thoughts on the ending, Easter Eggs, and predictions for the future of the MCU. We also discuss non-Marvel supers: The Umbrella Academy! All this & more in this week's episode, so check it out and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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It's season 2 of Spoiler Alert and we're back with some exciting new topics! This week we discuss some Disney updates, including the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, Ms. Marvel, and some changes to the parks. Be sure to visit www.fanserviceapparel.com to shop our merch and sign up for our email list to be in-the-know!
These last two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett feel a lot more like the new season of The Mandalorian... but we don't mind. Listen for our recap, easter eggs, and predictions for where this show could be headed.
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We're back after a holiday break! First up, we discuss some of the older shows we've been revisiting lately, and then it's time to address the rancor in the room: The Book of Boba Fett is not living up to our expectations, and we'll tell you where we think it's falling short and where we hope it will go.
Of course, we have to also discuss the movie that has songs stuck in everyone's heads right now: Encanto! All this and more on this episode of Spoiler Alert!
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Check out the latest episode of Spoiler Alert where Nick recaps Hawkeye after the finale and discusses Black Widow, and how she may have gotten the short end of the stick from the MCU.
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In this mini-episode, Nick discusses a broader strategy for the corporate goings-on at the Walt Disney Company, because there are already enough people talking about Spider-Man No Way Home. Nick gives his insight and hot takes on the current situation with Bob Chapek.
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Hawkeye is shaping up to be a pretty cool show, and we compare it to the direction Marvel is taking as a whole. We discuss the benefits of having these deeper character studies on characters from the MCU that were previously not given enough screentime that Disney+ is now diving into with shows. Also, Nick clearly does not know what fanfiction actually is like, but Jené breaks it to him.
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We are three episodes into Hawkeye on Disney+ and so far it's been an incredible ride with promises of lots of excitement in store. But it's got us asking... who's the actual bad guy? Could they be pulling a bait-and-switch? What do we know so far from the clues we've been given? We cover it ALL in this episode! And we can't wait to hear your thoughts, too.
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We jump right into it in this episode! Since our conversation was already flowing, we decided to just hit record and go with it. This week's episode features special guest Kyle Leon Henderson who joins us to discuss the importance of collectibles and why people even have collections to begin with. We also discuss the latest in the MCU, the new Hawkeye series!
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Yesterday was "Disney+ Day" which is... well... what is it, exactly? Seems like just a chance for Disney to tell us everything that's coming out next year and boy, there's a LOT. We review some of the most interesting projects we know are coming down the pipeline. Hear our hot takes, predictions, and more! Don't forget to subscribe!
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No, we haven't seen Marvel's Eternals yet... but do we really have to? We already have strong opinions about it and about what Marvel is trying to do to keep the MCU alive post-snap. We also discuss how the rollout of Genie+ is going over in WDW and, well, it isn't pretty... all this and more in this episode of Spoiler Alert! Don't forget to subscribe!
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Happy Halloween! Today we talk about which fandoms are the most popular Halloween costumes this year, and some of them are definitely odd choices.
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The Muppets are an institution (right?) and the Halloween special was such a blast, so we give our thoughts on why the Muppets should be eternal. Also, how did The Mandalorian's first episode reveal not get leaked or spoiled before the show premiered? We dive deep into the process that shows and movies usually have when it comes to merch, and how Baby Yoda did things differently.
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We are recapping Ted Lasso seasons 1 and 2 and talking about the amazing character development, product placements we noticed, and where we think things might go in Season 3. If you root for AFC Richmond like we do, you won't want to miss this podcast episode.
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Marvel's "What If...?" season 1 has come to its conclusion. We discuss the Easter eggs, the tie-ins to other episodes and past movies, and how it may play into season 2, Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, the Eternals, and Spider-Man No Way Home. We also talk about what else we're watching right now that ISN'T Marvel (if you can believe it).
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What If the Muppets were in the Multiverse of Madness? We consider this goofy question and more in this episode, and we recap Marvel's What If...? episodes 7 and 8, sharing what we noticed! Also, stay tuned to the end for a special announcement!
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There were a lot of references and easter eggs in this last episode of What If...? with Killmonger and Tony Stark, and we talk through everything we noticed over a cup of hot coffee. We still have a lot of questions, though... Also, learn an interesting tidbit of Walt Disney World history as we get closer to the 50th anniversary celebration.
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It's all about zombies(!?) in this podcast as we discuss Marvel's What If...? the fifth episode. Also, we reminisce about cons (remember those days?) and at the very end, Jené gives some light spoilers and her opinion of Shang-Chi.
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Wow, Marvel's What If...? Episode 4 was supremely heavy, but so good! We unpack the episode and all the implications it has on future Marvel movies. Also, we get excited about Halloween, which will be here before you know it!
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There were so many details in the third episode of "What If...?" with all of the Avengers, and we are ready to share our thoughts! Plus, hear our honest opinions (especially Nick's) about the new Spider-Man "No Way Home" trailer, and the details on the Magic Key release. #stevestevesteveiheartsteve0704
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We're back for our second episode! This time we talk What If episode 2 featuring T'Challa as Starlord and share our questions and the details we spotted that you might have missed. We also give the updates we have on Disneyland and Walt Disney World changes coming soon. Be sure to subscribe!
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We recap the first episode of What If..? and share how our initial reactions and how we think it might tie in with the rest of the MCU. Find the mentioned merch at fanserviceapparel.com and don't forget to add us on Clubhouse at @studionick and @jenehernandez.
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