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Music Business Hacks

Jan 31, 2019

Severe weather is terrible for music instruments, vocalists, and our vehicles but sometimes it can't be avoided. In today's episode, we're going to cover best practices and tips in dealing with severe weather.

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The best emergency roadside kit for bands (Kolo Sports Premium). It's only $45 and comes with...


Jan 31, 2019

Michael Beinhorn has lived his life in the pursuit of artistic expression, first as a visual artist, then as a performer, and finally as a record producer.

Forgoing a promising career in medical illustration, Beinhorn began his musical endeavors in 1979 as co-founder of the seminal New York musical collective...


Jan 31, 2019

Templates for websites and tools by PayPal are making it easier than ever to create your own online shop for merchandise. However, a new option is becoming more popular: print on demand and dropship services. So which one is the right one for you?

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Artist Shops by Threadless

Merch by Amazon

RedBubble


Jan 28, 2019

In today's recap, we revisit some of the big ideas you should be considering as you tackle a new year of music business.

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Episode #276 - The 7 Things You Should Do Everyday
Episode #277 - Are you marrying your fans or dating them?
Episode #278 - Can you Copyright a Dance move?
Episode #279 - How to Keep...


Jan 23, 2019

How do you handle multiple music projects and commitments? It's like trying to run multiple businesses! In today's episode, you'll get some guidelines on smoothly handling each of your competing priorities.

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Episode #24: Why Every Musician Needs an Intraband Agreement
Episode #267: Interview with Carl Stuck