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#287 - Dropshipping Your Merchandise with Print on Demand Jan 31, 2019

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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

Society 6

Example online store with Threadless

#285 - Recap: Resolutions, Revisiting, and Habits Jan 28, 2019

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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 Content Going When You're in between Releases Episode #280 - If you're going to SXSW Episode #281 - Why Resolutions Don't Work Episode #282 - Starting Your Own Label Episode #283 - Replay: books, articles, podcasts Episode #284 - How to Juggle More Than One Band

#284 - How to Juggle More Than One Band Jan 23, 2019

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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.

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

#283 - Why You Should Reread Books & Replay Podcasts Jan 22, 2019

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We often rewatch our favorite movies, TV shows, and videos on social media, but why is it that we seldomly reread the books that have made the most impact in our lives? There are a lot of benefits to revisiting content, especially when it comes to music business. So today, we're focusing on why and how to do it.

#282 - Starting Your Own Record Label Jan 22, 2019

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I discuss the pros and cons of starting your own record label for releasing your own music. What are some of the benefits? The challenges? And what is the point?

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Episode #62: Interview with Scott Stratton of Finance for Musicians Episode #40: Strategic Philanthropy and Your Music Episode #118: Art and Activism Episode #37: Band manager, publicist, booking agent, lawyer: who to hire and when? Episode #147: How to Get Press Coverage Without a Publicist

#281 - Why Resolutions Don't Work Jan 03, 2019

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#280 - If You're Going to SXSW... Dec 20, 2018

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#279 - How to Keep Content Going When You're In-Between Releases Dec 19, 2018

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If you've been following the news on Fortnite, you'll know that they've been under fire for appropriating "The Floss" and "The Carlton Dance." It's raised a number of debates on whether or not you can copyright a dance move. Today, I weigh in on the issue and provide some insight into what you can or can't protect in the band.

Resources: Episode 24: Every Musician Needs an Intra-band Agreement Episode 46: Protecting Your Music Through Copyright Registration Episode 111: How to Get a Registered Trademark

#277 - Are You Marrying Your Fans or Dating Them? Dec 12, 2018

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When it comes to how you play shows and communicate with others, you should ask this fundamental question: are you trying to date them or marry them? Because that would have two very different approaches. Figure out what you want, then go do it...the right way.

Resources: TEDxDupontCircleEd talk - Once Upon an App: An Online Dating Fairytale

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY2QH_azjU4

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