Selling Shirts at Retail Chains

You may think getting your brand in a retail store equals instant success, and money in the bank. Actually, it may be more of a hassle (http://www.t-shirtforums.com/offline-retail-tradeshows/t128527.html). 

At times it seems like it would take away from the joy of printing or creating shirt designs in the first place. The joy of sharing your designs, meeting people happy to wear your designs, and fraternizing with fellow shirt designers. Going to shows/summits is a lot of fun, and you get to be in touch with the people who support you, meet them face-to-face. Moving into stores I think takes the love out of it versus the face-to-face interaction you get attending shows, or running your own shop.