by D Grant Smith | Oct 19, 2016 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
Loyalty and passion are two attributes we wish that all of our fans had. They don’t. But superfans do. How do you go about attracting more of these kinds of people into your tribe? I’ve been fascinated around the ability of some people to draw in the...
by D Grant Smith | Sep 27, 2016 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
I have to admit to having some excitement about this podcast episode. I’ve been a big fan of Rachael Yamagata’s music for a long time. Going back at least to 2003 when I first heard her self-titled EP and then in ’04 with the release of Happenstance....
by D Grant Smith | May 2, 2016 | Blog, Growth Farming
In the business world, everything you do needs to produce an ROI (Return On Investment). The same is true with creative business endeavors like music and artistry. One big thing that creates the most return is investing in relationship growth. We all have goals for...
by D Grant Smith | Jul 2, 2015 | Blog, Indie Music Resources
Over 40 years and more commercial success than you or I can throw a stick at might make some musicians think that Bruce Springsteen is so untouchable as a musician, trying to follow his path to success is a pipe dream. That thought would be off, in a few ways. After...
by D Grant Smith | Jun 22, 2015 | Blog, Indie Music Resources, Rising Bands To Take Note Of
Why do you do what you do? This is the heart of every organization, company, leader, speaker and author’s work. This mission statement defines your why to understand the purpose of your endeavors. Understanding your why is what connects other people to your...