by D Grant Smith | Jul 19, 2017 | Blog, Community Building, DIY Artist Route Podcast
“I’m just a music super fan who likes to dress up in silly clothes and dance.” That’s not only a great line from my good buddy, fellow musician coach, platform leader and hero, it’s who he is. It’s who Carlos Castillo is that makes...
by D Grant Smith | Jun 7, 2017 | Blog, Growth Farming, Indie Music Resources
Here’s a little secret about how to get media to open your emails that lead to them actually being read and replied to. Trust me, it’s not sending a blanket message you write one time that says everything you could ever say about your music or your band....
by D Grant Smith | May 25, 2017 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
I believe that helping other people in life is the key to being successful. It’s a philosophy shared by Zig Ziglar, Oprah Winfrey, Steve Palfreyman, and the incredible Bree Noble. Bree is the creator and powerhouse behind Women of Substance Radio, Female...
by D Grant Smith | Apr 14, 2017 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
If you want to talk to someone who has proven time and again how to build a strong audience base, you talk to Rick Barker. The man behind Music Industry Blueprint and the former manager of Taylor Swift is not stranger to building a passionate following. He’s...
by D Grant Smith | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast, Growth Farming
Greg Wilnau has been on my radar for a long time. He’s a fantastic human being and someone who intentionally wants to help people. It’s clear in the way that he engages with you in conversation, and illustrates the power of valuing others as a key to...
by D Grant Smith | Feb 27, 2017 | Blog, Growth Farming
When I was a little kid I wanted to be Superman. Superman made an impact. He was unstoppable, invincible and incredibly powerful. I was not. On the contrary, I’ve always had a small frame. Skinny, scrawny, short. These were ready adjectives you could identify me...
