From NBA Court to T-Shirt Sales: How "Bring Ya Ass" Became a Merch Hit

About this video

The creator uses an NBA playoffs moment to explain how a viral t-shirt idea appears. He says that after the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets, Charles Barkley said he had not been to Minnesota in about 20 years and Anthony Edwards replied with a phrase he renders as “bring your ass.” He says he immediately thought it would work as a shirt, and then shows Amazon listings using that phrase with a Minnesota state outline and Timberwolves-like colors. He notes listings uploaded around May 20th were already showing BSR movement and sales by May 22nd, and that search results included tank tops and other sellers making sales. He warns repeatedly not to infringe trademarks or cause brand confusion by using the NBA or Minnesota Timberwolves names, and says if you have to question whether something feels wrong, do not do it. He says he personally has not made such a design because he is not chasing the trend. His broader method is to watch current events, social media, and newsfeeds for a funny saying, check if there is demand, and move quickly before competition arrives, stressing that simple designs sell and you do not need to be an amazing artist if you give search-driven customers what they want.

Key takeaways

• Spot trend ideas in live interviews and current events, not just research tools
• Check Amazon quickly for BSR and sales to confirm demand exists
• Avoid using NBA or team names to prevent trademark and brand confusion
• Move fast on a trending phrase before competition floods in
• Simple text-based designs can sell if they match what customers search for

Episode details: published May 24, 2024 · 8:07 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Business results and any income figures mentioned are RJ Martinez’s own claims, shared for education — they are not typical or guaranteed.

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