by D Grant Smith | Aug 27, 2018 | Blog, Community Building, Growth Farming
Here’s the truth that no one in marketing will tell you except me. Cold pitch emails are the bane of your marketing. They don’t work at all. They seem like an easy way to hit a ton of people all at once with your message and request. Then all you have to...
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 | Sep 7, 2015 | Blog, Community Building, DIY Artist Route Podcast
The DIY Artist Route & You series continues with a colleague who I’m becoming better associated and friends with, Liza Wisner. Liza is an amazing and passionate entrepreneur with a heart for helping to build strong communities where education and opportunity...
by D Grant Smith | Jul 9, 2015 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast, Indie Music Resources, Rising Bands To Take Note Of
Recently I was granted the opportunity to talk with a really great guy, Tony Lucca. I’d only heard his self-titled album before given the interview with him. Upon researching his background, it became more apparent that his story is incredibly valuable to both...