$5,000 Monthly Merch Earner, Jose Fernandez, Reveals How He Did It

  • Our Organic Rabbit Hole Research Method: How to find niches that aren't overcrowded but have demand

  • The Breakdown: How you will be able to accelerate your growth through a deep understanding of Merch by Amazon

Do any of these sound familiar?

You've been staring at the computer for hours, unable to come up with ideas. You're starting to feel like selling on Amazon Merch isn't for you, that maybe you're not creative enough.


You don't know which designs will work or whose advice to follow. There's too much information out there, and you feel overwhelmed. Who do you listen to? What do you do?


You're at a loss of what to do. You know you need a solid foundation, but you don't even know what that foundation is. You have to learn the rules before you can break them.


You're unsure of how to begin the research process. Your process is definitely not working, and that's exactly why you're not getting the results you desire. Your "design now, hope it sells, and research later" method is leading you nowhere.


You're losing motivation because you're putting in the hours and not seeing results. You worry that the market is over saturated and that there's no more space for growth. You're seeing others succeed, so you know there's a way, but you don't know what it is.


If you asked, "How did they get in my head like that?" then, you're in the right place!

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  • Jose Fernandez

    Senior Instructor

    Jose Fernandez

    Hello! My name is Jose Fernandez and I design t-shirts for a living.

    Over the last 18 years, I've had the incredible honor and privilege of working with some of the biggest retailers and private licenses in the United States.

    Some of my work includes designing for:

    Disney • Nickelodeon • Star Wars • Marvel • Old Navy • Gap • Target • JCrew • Think Geek • Hot Topic • Box Lunch • Carters • Gymboree • Oshkosh B' Gosh • Belk • Amazon

    I joined Merch by Amazon in October 2016 and have been building my POD business and private label ever since. Because of Merch by Amazon, I now have savings in my bank account, I was able to quit my job, and I was able to move my family back to New York.

    I was able to do this because I figured out how to work Merch by Amazon, and this is the knowledge that I will be sharing with you in the course. What I know and our research method lead me to where I am now, and it can lead you to reach your goals, too.

The Organic Rabbit Hole Research Method

Our organic rabbit hole research method starts off on a path with a broad niche in mind.

After our initial broad research, almost immediately we get sidetracked by sub niches that we run into. We end up somewhat changing directions along the way, and eventually, we end up somewhere unexpected. 

Most of the time we end up in a micro-niche within the broad niche we initially started searching for, and other times that path leads us to other valuable discoveries. "Happy accidents," as we like to call them.

Most of the time we have no idea how we got to that specific niche, which is a good thing. Why? Because if you don't know how you got there, chances are others won't find their way there.

Research is KEY. We've just given away our research method, and in the course, we will be diving even deeper into it. We will show you a step-by-step process of this method and explain more about why it works.

How Can Academia Help You?

We've broken this down into 7 modules. Here's a preview of what you're getting:

  • 1
    START HERE!
    • WELCOME VIDEO!
    • Free Vector Bundle Courtesy Of Vexels.com
  • 2
    Module 1 - FAQ's
    • The Tiers
    • The Products
    • Where can I sell my Products?
    • Price Strategies
    • When do I get Paid?
    • What Do Each Design Status Mean?
    • Can I Re-Upload the Designs?
    • I've Uploaded my Designs. Now What?
    • What is the BSR?
    • Pros & Cons of the BSR?
  • 3
    Module 2 - Surfing the Dashboard
    • The Dashboard Tab
    • The Create Tab
    • The Manage Tab
    • The Analyze Tab
    • The ReSources Tab - The Royalties
    • Best Practices
    • Content Policies
    • Promote Your Merch Overview
    • Merch FAQ's
    • My Account Tab
  • 4
    Module 3 - The Rabbit Hole Research Method
    • The RHRM Part 1
    • Research Tools - FREE CHROME EXTENSIONS
    • The RHRM Part 1 PDF's
    • The RHRM Part 2 with Guest Amy Springer
  • 5
    Module 4- Trend Boards
    • Trend Boards
    • Trend Board PDF's
  • 6
    Module 5 - Apparel Research on Pinterest
    • Apparel Research on Pinterest
    • Research on Pinterest PDF's
  • 7
    BONUS- PRE-RECORDED Q&A'S
    • PRE-RECORDED Q&A 01 - NOV 07 2018
    • PRE-RECORDED Q&A 02 - NOV 20 2018
    • PRE-RECORDED Q&A 03 - DEC 05 2018
    • PRE-RECORDED Q&A 04 - DEC 18 2018
    • PRE-RECORDED Q&A 05 - JAN 10 2019
    • PRE-RECORDED Q&A 06 - JAN 16 2019
    • EPISODE 07 - DISTRESS TUTORIAL - JAN 23 2019 FREE PREVIEW
    • EPISODE 08 - DROP TO GROUND EFFECT & LIVE RHRM - JAN 30 2019
    • EPISODE 09 DAVE CADOFF & TRADEMARKS AND FONT PAIRING WITH JOSE FREE PREVIEW
    • EPISODE 10 AMAZON ADVERTISING
    • EPISODE 11 LEARNING ILLUSTRATOR
    • EPISODE 12 AMAZON ADVERTISING TALK
    • EPISODE 13 DESIGN REVIEW, TITLES AND KEYWORDS
    • EPISODE 14 COLOR RENDERING IN ILLUSTRATOR
    • EPISODE 15 DESIGN REVIEWS
    • EPISODE 16 LET'S TALK DRAWING
    • EPISODE 18 GUESS THAT BSR GAME + DESIGN REVIEWS
    • EPISODE 19 DESIGN REVIEWS AND TIPS
    • EPISODE 20 AMAZON ADS TALK AND DESIGN REVIEWS
  • 8
    BONUS-GRAPHIC DESIGN QUICK TIPS
    • Halftone Pattern Effect in Photoshop
  • 9
    BONUS VIDEOS
    • KEN REIL TALKS ABOUT RESEARCH AND MUCH MORE...
    • ETSY TALK WITH DIONNE & JAY
    • ETSY CRASH COURSE LINK & PROMO CODE
Amy Alicia Springer Tier 8000

I cannot recommend this course enough!

Amy Alicia Springer Tier 8000

I cannot recommend this course enough! Jose and Ruben have provided the community with actionable steps that if applied are sure to bring your business to the next level.
Stephanie Witham

Having direct access to Jose is worth the cost of admission.

Stephanie Witham

Getting a chance to observe how Jose works, thinks and designs is an excellent opportunity to "up your game". Having direct access to Jose is worth the cost of admission. If the big industry names want Jose designing for them, I want to be learning from him.
Tre' Taylor

I would highly recommend this program

Tre' Taylor

I’ve been in Merch by Amazon since month one and have yet to join a course, until now. With Jose’s almost 20 years in the apparel industry I thought this was a no brainer. The modules are to the point and easy to understand.
Brenda Brownlee

I wholeheartedly recommend it

Brenda Brownlee

This course was well put together. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their Merch game. I really appreciated how Jose broke down each step of his process from researching - picking a niche and breaking down into subniches that have demand - to idea generation to design. He explained ways to not only design better if designing yourself, but also how to effectively communicate with a contracted designer.
Jac Ettelt - Tier 500

It’s awesome to see your workflow

Jac Ettelt - Tier 500

I watched the videos and I like them! It’s awesome to see your workflow, it’s like learning by doing. I’m not a beginner and not a pro, T500, and to see what and how you do the steps is great. Everything is clear and good to understand, even for Non-English students like me.

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FAQ

  • Is this a course on graphic design?

    No. Although we will show an over the shoulder speed video design from Jose, this is NOT a graphic design course.

  • Can you guarantee my results?

    No. The only guarantee I can make is that if you keep doing what you're doing you'll get the same lack of results.

  • How long will I have access to this course?

    You get unlimited, lifetime access to the course! Any updates to the course during the year are available at no extra cost.

  • What specifically will I learn from this course?

    The course presents a framework to help you accomplish two core goals:

    1. To learn to do research organically from the viewpoint of an experienced graphic designer and illustrator.

    2. To learn to identify a good layout/design and by doing so creating a better POD portfolio.

  • How long is the course?

    Up to this moment, the course is approximately 4 hours.
    There will be more content added in the near future, though.

  • Can I do the course on my own schedule?

    Absolutely. The course is self-study so you may complete the modules whenever works best for you.

It's Time to Make a Decision...

You can continue the path that you've been on, the path that hasn't lead you anywhere, or you can choose the other path. The path that requires no risk, has an abundance of opportunity and has the potential to help you reach your goals. We hope you choose the right one.