Nov. 3, 2025

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In this quick conversation, Branded Merch Network co-founder, Jeff Solomon, talks with Rob Baumgardner, National Accounts Manager for Goldstar, about the power of collaboration to drive sales. Rob talks about a project he did with a large distributor using one of their new sustainable sling backpacks that discriminating buyers love.

👉 The discussion addresses how sustainability is an effective selling tool. Rob spotlighted Goldstar's "made better" collection and the digital product passport feature, which provides transparency into the bag's origin and materials. The game is changing. Discover how quality suppliers and distributors are working together to generate quality business in this short video.

Learn more about Goldstar here: https://www.simplygoldstar.com/na/

#brandedmerch sustainablemerch #sales #sustainabilty #digitalpassport #madebetter #simplybetter

Uploaded on Oct 21, 2025

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