Today’s guest is artist manager, educator, and entreprenuer Evan Price. He and his team at Artist Collective are on a mission to transform artists into what he calls “artistpreneurs” and help them build a profitable business around their passions. Prior to founding Artist Collective, Evan wore countless hats in the music industry from musician, to promoter, to manager so we’ve got insights for everybody in this one. We covered everything from the “4 Elements Needed to Scale a Creative Business” to why your new song might not be the best “offer” for your audience. We also got into ways that producers and engineers can diversify and stabilize their income, the importance of prioritizing your time, and hot to frame the “story” of the music.
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What is an Artistpreneur?
How to focus on high-value offers in the music industry
Strategies to help connect with audiences emotionally
Turning followers into leads
Music business degrees vs regular business degrees
Monetizing creative skill sets and building a brand around them
Focusing on prioritization
Identifying and targeting superfans for growth
Strategies for diversifying income streams in the audio industry