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 | Nov 7, 2016 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
When I read someone with a massive influence talking about some of the same things I do, I take note. Michael Zipursky wrote a recent blog piece about how to get published in industry publications to boost your exposure. He’s been featured in big media...
by D Grant Smith | Aug 2, 2016 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
Meet Amy Schmittauer. Most of us in the music and creative business space are seeing more and more videos in our social news feeds. Why is that? One big reason is video’s ability to build engagement. We’re naturally drawn to the power of moving visual and...
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 | Nov 9, 2015 | Blog, Indie Music Resources
Radio Submissions That Get Airplay And Grow Your Fan Base Music Submissions. They’re available everywhere but getting a station or program to play your music isn’t a walk in the park. Here’s how to know what to submit, what to leave out, and how to...