Making money in the music industry is hard. But it is entirely possible, with the right strategies. I asked 12 of my favorite people to share their advice on how to monetize music. The most popular posts in that series were written by my dear friend and client Julie...
Today is a sad day for creators who depend on crowdfunding. Today Pledge Music is filing for bankruptcy. Nine years ago on a trip to London, everyone in the industry told me I must talk to Benji Rogers about his new company Pledge. I already knew Benji as I was a fan...
CROWDSTART is celebrating it’s 2 year anniversary! A few years ago (How did time fly so fast?) I launched a crowdfunding campaign that raised over $60,000 and the experience changed my life. I realized how hard the whole crowdfunding experience actually is and I...
It’s the day after Christmas. The rain is pouring down on the roof and the turkey roast is slowly digesting… and since I have just asked practically everyone in the world I’ve ever met to help me raise a lot of money to do something I have only dreamed of I’m going...
I was floored last week when I went to check my email and Derek Sivers had emailed me one of the most generous video testimonials ever. I must say, it’s definitely gratifying because I’ve worked my REAR off to get to where I want to be. But I was seriously humbled....
