by D Grant Smith | Oct 19, 2015 | Blog, Indie Music Resources, Uncategorized
Two months ago I launched my first ever crowdfunding campaign. It was, to say the least, an adventure. It was also a big learning experience in both communications, outreach, community building and fundraising. I thought I was pretty good with at least 2 of those 4...
by D Grant Smith | Sep 10, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Which would you rather build, a community OR an empire? Essentially that’s the distinction you have to determine as you set out to build anything. That can be anything: our own business or enterprise, entrepreneurial platform, nonprofit organization. Yes, even...
by D Grant Smith | Aug 14, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Before you reach 1,000,000 fans, you have to reach 1,000. To get 1,000 fans, you need a core audience. Do you know who your core audience is? If you go to the gym and lift only for your arms or legs, there’s a good chance you’ll injure your core muscle...
by D Grant Smith | Aug 10, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Let me shoot you straight-when it comes to height and weight I’m a little dude. I might be taller than Bruno Mars or Prince (who is apparently 5’2″) but body size and weight are actually big deals to guys as much as girls. This can lead to confidence...
by D Grant Smith | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
There’s the thing everyone else is doing that seems like the popular choice, so it’s tempting to try it. Likely it won’t work for that reason. What often works in building connection, gaining attention, and creating success for you is what others...
