In this episode, I talk about the 7 main ways to make money online as a musician. This episode was inspired by this month’s Being in a Band Membership masterclass all about creating a successful personal brand! Get a 30 day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle – https://bandzoogle.com/?pc=BEINGINABAND Shop my…
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The Social Dilemma for Musicians with Paul from Outerloop Group – What If You Hate Social Media Right Now?
What if you hate social media right now? In this episode, I open up about my own social dilemma in a conversation with fellow Daily Music Business Podcast host Paul Phelps (co-owner of Outerloop Group with band manager, Mike Mowrey)! Together we discuss burnout from social media, negativity online and what you should do if…
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How to Effectively Resolve Conflict Between Your Band + Team
There isn’t a band in the world that doesn’t experience conflict from time to time. This episode was inspired by a panel I attended at Bigsound Festival (which was virtual this year). I talk about my key takeaways including understanding why conflict arises and how to have an effective conversation between yourself and your bandmates…
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Reboot Your Band Challenge Day 5 – Social Media
We’re now on the last day of the Band Reboot Challenge and today we spoke all about social media! Today I’m giving you 3 simple action steps to reboot your socials and prepare your online presence for an epic year next year! Join the Music Marketing & Mindset Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicmarketingmindset Work with me…
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Reboot Your Band Challenge Day 4 – Branding and EPK
Welcome to Day 4 of the 5-day Reboot Your Band Challenge! Today we’re talking all about your band’s branding and getting your EPK sorted! Keep an eye out on Black Friday for a new branding course from me! Action Steps: Ask yourself, is it time to rebrand? Do your visuals look fresh? A good question…
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Reboot Your Band Challenge Day 3 – Band Finances (Make More and Never Scrounge for Cash Again)
We’re now more than half way through the 5-day Band Reboot Challenge! If you aren’t able to join us live, that’s totally fine!You can still head to the Music Marketing & Mindset – For Heavy Bands/Musicians Facebook Group and drop comments as you watch the replay of each video and I’ll get back to you!…
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Reboot Your Band Challenge Day 2 – Band Internals (Band Agreements, Legal & Workload Distribution)
With many of us feeling like 2020 has stalled our band’s progress in many ways, you may be looking to refresh and jolt your band into action. This is where the 5-day Musician/Band Reboot Challenge comes in! Over the course of 5 days, I will give you 3 simple action steps in various categories from…
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Reboot Your Band Challenge Day 1 – Goals + Routines
With many of us feeling like 2020 has stalled our band’s progress in many ways, you may be looking to refresh and jolt your band into action. This is where the 5-day Musician/Band Reboot Challenge comes in! Over the course of 5 days, I will give you 3 simple action steps in various categories from…
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The 10 Commandments of Band Photos
No doubt your band’s photos are at the forefront of portraying what your band stands for. They can help generate hype and propel your marketing and PR efforts, or they can keep your band in the garage. Here are the 10 commandments of band photos. The episode is based on this blog post. Want to…
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