by D Grant Smith | Aug 23, 2016 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
I’ve known Steve Palfreyman for a long time. Honestly, he’s a good friend and mentor, which is why having him on the DIY Artist Route Podcast is such an honor. He and I share a lot of the same ethos, our philosophies and ideas on how to grow and build are...
by D Grant Smith | Jul 18, 2016 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
Networking seems like it’s becoming a bad word in the music and marketing world. I’m not sure how else to talk about relationship building through our existing friends and contacts. Networking just seems like the best word. That’s how I came to know...
by D Grant Smith | Apr 4, 2016 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
Superfans are the gold mine for musicians and anyone trying to build a successful career. These are the passionate individuals who go out of their way to buy all of your work, put your posters on their walls (or make their own posters if you don’t have them for...
by D Grant Smith | Oct 8, 2015 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
Episode 8: Benji Rogers by D Grant Smith on Mixcloud If you want real success in the creative industries, music in particular, you’ve got to aim your audience growth at connecting with a particular type of fan. You want the diehard, passionate superfan...
by D Grant Smith | Oct 5, 2015 | Blog, Indie Music Resources
When you think of one of your Super Fan, who comes to mind? Are there attributes of this person that you can identify? It’s important to recognize one very important characteristic to this person so that you can fully appreciate the impact they have on your...