Missing Royalties: Revenue Recovery Strategies with Amani Roberts Independent musicians leave significant money on the table—not from lack of talent, but from unclaimed royalties and overlooked revenue streams. Amani Roberts, music business educator and author of the USA Today bestseller "The Quiet Storm," reveals the specific [...]
Distribution Partnerships And Strategic Planning For Independent Artists Distribution partnerships can make or break an independent music career, but most artists don't understand what separates a good deal from a bad one. Jesse Flores, VP of Artist and Label Partnerships at Intercept Music and former Senior [...]
Ezra Vancil – Business Systems: From Marketing Day Job to Sustainable Music Career After 10 years with the same band and launching his own label, Ezra Vancil has learned that sustainable music careers require business systems—not just passion. In this conversation, he reveals the productivity frameworks [...]
Community Collaboration: Turning Your Fanbase Into Creative Partners Without Losing Artistic Control Photo by Thirdman Can your community become a creative collaborator without turning your art into committee-designed mediocrity? In this solo episode, I explore proven frameworks for involving your audience in the creative [...]
Finding Your Podcast Niche: A Framework That Actually Works "If you're trying to market to everyone, you'll end up appealing to no one." – Unknown Most podcasting advice tells you to "find your niche" without explaining how to do it. You're left wondering: Should I narrow down my topic? How [...]
Music Revenue Through Community - Moving Beyond Streaming Photo by Nano Erdozain Music revenue diversification is essential for independent artists, but how do you actually monetize your community of superfans? This follow-up to episode 333's community-building strategies explores the practical side of turning deep [...]
