Marketing, business strategy and mindset for emerging bands
Being in a Band with Monica Strut
Today I’m bringing on a past client, and now friend, Jonathon “JB” Barwick of Fierce Deity to talk about how he prepared to dive into music full time this year after quitting a day job that was no longer fulfilling. This episode speaks about how he set himself up for success in this new entrepreneurial…
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For any band looking to grow in 2021, your EPK (electronic press kit) is an essential asset to have prepared! In this weeks Being in a Band podcast episode, I run you through: 👉 What an EPK is and how it’s used 👉 All the different elements to include in your EPK 👉 Whether you…
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Patreon has been one of the platforms artists have turned to, particularly in the last 12 months, to generate revenue. Today I bring back music career coach Katie Zaccardi to the pod to talk about how to launch not only a successful Patreon but how to launch any product or service properly so that you…
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Welcome to 2021! In this episode I’m going to take you through a series of questions that will not only allow you to reflect and learn from your experience in 2020, but also help you set goals around your career and who you want to be in 2021! It’s the perfect way to kick off…
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Oh what a year 2020 has been. Let’s accept the fact we are tired. Physically, mentally and emotionally. If you don’t want to be tired right now, you should listen to this episode where I talk about some of the ways I’ve slowly got my energy back the past few weeks. But also, if you…
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Spotify is one of the most powerful tools in today’s modern music industry. Being added to a playlist can skyrocket your success by exposing you to potential fans in your demographic on a grand scale. Plus, the more streams, the more revenue! In today’s episode, I speak about how to have success with Spotify –…
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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! Resources & Links Get a 30 day free trial + 15% off your first year of Bandzoogle –…
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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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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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