Today’s Tip: Be a Cheerful Giver
You will always get more when you give. When you help others, they will be happy to help you in return. We need to always be giving one another a hand up. When you are giving and supportive to the people on your team, they will remember you and your work. A cheerful giver will […]
Today’s Tip: Be About Brain Breaks
When you’re an artist and you create independent content, you’re burning a lot of brain fluid. It needs rest to recharge. Even though you might work a different hours than the mainstream 9 to 5, try to have a schedule that you can adhere to. Your body needs consistency, good food, exercise, and breaks so […]
Today’s Tip: Take Care of Business.
Budgeting time requires discipline. Not only do you need to write, rehearse, network, you need time to work the business tasks at hand. Many independent artists are running the entire show solo so there needs to be time in the day for marketing, scheduling, managing email, and every other clerical detail on your list. When […]
Today’s Tip: Pinch Pennies
As an independent creator income will come in seasons. Abundance will ebb and flow so it’s wise to save for a rainy day – or season. Gigs might get canceled or you get sick and it delays you book release. Pinch your pennies and be sure you trust anyone managing your money.
Today’s Tip: Mind Your Vibe
If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “your vibe is your tribe” then you know how important it is to put out good energy. The attitude you portray will attract like minded people. Build a strong, positive tribe to surround yourself with by putting out good vibes. These will be valuable people that you will want […]
Today’s Tip: Own It
You must make it obvious what you want to be known for. If you don’t, someone else will. For example, a friend who was working as a minimalist coach was mistaken as an organizer. She quickly realized if she didn’t correct folks fast, she would be attracting the wrong clients. You are the one who […]
Today’s Tip: Network
Networking is very necessary. Developing new relationships and maintaining existing ones is something you should always be doing. You have a better chance of connecting with someone who can have an impact on your career when you have a broad network of relationships. It’s rewarding to be able to offer help to people in your […]
Today’s Tip: Be Patient
This is a lesson that I’m still learning. Having a huge following doesn’t happen overnight…or even over a year, maybe more. It takes tossing a ton of ideas to the wall to see what might stick and how you can recreate the smallest wins. It’s ok that this takes time. Ask any “overnight success” how […]
Today’s Tip: Beware of Scams
There are a lot of promotion services that do little more than take your money. Fake likes or pay-for-plays are going to leave you with less cash and few fans after the paid service stops. It could also tarnish your reputation because you might get banned for fake likes and listens. Invest your money wisely […]
Today’s Tip: Have a Website
Having a website is important because it’s your “real estate” and if social media went away tomorrow, you will still have your stuff on your webpages. We talked before about not depending heavily on social media and having your own website is another way you keep control over your content. A website legitimizes you and […]