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Turning your artist project or band into a sustainable business is no small task, but the music industry is evolving rapidly. It’s a better time than ever to start thinking about your music career like an entrepreneur and building your brand. The goal of the Self-Signed Artist podcast is to help independent musicians do just that. Through their work with numerous artists in the studio, Koby and Jake have witnessed (or made) nearly every mistake in the book. Now they bring that experience to you with Self-Signed Artist so that you can avoid those mistakes and find success in the music business. Website: selfsignedartist.com Email: podcast@selfsignedartist.com IG: @selfsignedartist
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Ep. 22: The Role of an Independent Record Label - w/ Dylan Healy of Funnybone Records
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
On Self-Signed Artist, we normally focus on all things non-label. However, that may be doing you a disservice. Working with an independent record label can be a great way to get some guidance with your next release.
In this episode, we talk with the founder of Funnybone Records, Dylan Healy, about how hands-on (or hands-off) a record label should be, and how the artist-label relationship should be treated like a collaboration.
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Ep. 21: You Are the Energy You Attract - w/ MostlyEverything
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
We sat down for a conversation with MostlyEverything and talked about... pretty much everything.
In this episode you'll hear about the benefit of working with engineers and producers, adding value to your community through collaboration, continuing to evolve through your career, and even a bit about navigating the landscape of record labels.
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Ep. 20: Location Location Location - Does it Matter if You Live in a Music Hub City?
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
It's a question that comes up at some point for anybody in the music industry: should I move to LA? Nashville? Am I missing out if I stay where I am?
In this episode, we talk about some of the advantages and disadvantages of moving to a music hub city and talk about why we have chosen to live where we live.
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Ep. 19: Find Your TEAM: Assessing Your Needs and Choosing the Right People
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
The DIY attitude is an essential part of being an independent artist, but you don't have to go it alone. Building a team of people around your artist brand can is the key to reaching your fullest potential. But where do you start? A manager? A booking agent? A lawyer?
In this episode, we talk about how to figure out what roles you need a teammate to fill, and how to know if somebody is the right person for the job.
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Ep. 18: Breaking the Rules and Serving Your Fans - w/ Sawyer Auger
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
In this episode, we talk with Sawyer Auger, a singer, songwriter, and performer based out of Los Angeles, who also happens to be one of Koby's childhood friends.
Sawyer covers everything from living in a minivan, to faking (or even lying) your way into opportunities, to serving a core group of fans with everything you've got. You'll finish the episode wanting to get up and try something daring in your music career.
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Ep. 17: Don't Make These Five Studio Mistakes!
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
In this episode, we give you tips to avoid the five most common studio mistakes that almost every artist makes. With the right preparation, you can have your smoothest, most inspiring, and most fun experiences yet, at your next recording session.
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Ep. 16: Why You Sometimes Feel Like A Fraud - Imposter Syndrome
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
It's one of the most universal feelings for professionals of all kinds, but especially for musicians and creatives. Imposter syndrome makes you feel like you aren't good enough, and any minute, everybody else will find out you're a fraud.
In this episode, we talk you through the five different types of imposter syndrome, so you can figure out which ones you experience most. Then we give you strategies to get around each type.
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Ep. 15: Building a TRUE Fan Base - Three Steps for Converting Fans
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Do you actually have as many fans as you think? Fan "conversion" is more complex than just the flip of a switch. There are three steps that you need to guide potential fans through for them to become TRUE fans.
In this episode, we give you multiple strategies for generating new fans including methods for initiating discovery, as well as ways to provide value to your audience.
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Ep. 14: Five Daily Habits to Grow Your Artist Career
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Building an artist career is a complex process. It can be overwhelming to try and figure out what you should be doing day in and day out to progress forward.
In this episode, we give you five simple daily habits that you can develop to supercharge your career. Each one only takes a short amount of time, and if you do them all daily, you won't be able to help but grow.
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Ep. 13: Albums vs. EPs vs. Singles - What's the Best Release Strategy?
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
It's the age-old debate: what is the best release strategy for you and your music? Some say that singles are the way of the future. Some say albums will always be king. Where do EPs fit into all of that?
In this episode, we help you weigh the pros and cons of each strategy so you can choose the right one for you, right now.