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  • 99. Simplifying Your PR Approach with Dawn Jones

    99. Simplifying Your PR Approach with Dawn Jones
    2024/05/28
    Today we continue our conversation with Pressed PR founder, Dawn Jones. She discusses tracking your progress, creating fan funnels, and building an easier process to gain better results in music promotion.

    Dawn Jones is the founder of music promotion house, Pressed PR. Deeply rooted in the music industry, Pressed PR was originally founded as a passion project that would empower other independent artists to succeed. Dawn wanted to develop a modern company that embodied the essence of intentional, personal, and innovative marketing with a team that displayed the strongest work ethic for their artists. Named one of “The 10 Best Indie Music Promotion Services That Are Worth It” by Two Story Melody, her team has worked on a variety of campaigns ranging from independent artists just starting out to celebrity artists with millions of fans. Pressed PR’s clientele has landed in the pages of Billboard, Forbes, Huffington Post, Esquire, American Songwriter, and many more.

    Action:
    1. Check out the membership option at Pressed PR to see where you are in the process of being ready for the next level of promotion for your music. This simple action will tell you what you need to do next to be ready.


    ** We know how valuable your time is, we appreciate you for spending this time with us and being a part of this community. It is our hope that you feel that sense of community here at musicians Tip Jar and help us spread the word to make us stronger together.

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    39 分
  • 98. How Fresh is Your Press Release with Dawn Jones

    98. How Fresh is Your Press Release with Dawn Jones
    2024/05/21
    Today we chat with PR company owner Dawn Jones. We hear her story of growing from fiddle player to fiddling with promotion as an intern to full-on “one stop shop” for artists with her company, Pressed PR. We break down tracking results and what it means to be ready for PR.

    Dawn Jones is the founder of music promotion house, Pressed PR. Deeply rooted in the music industry, Pressed PR was originally founded as a passion project that would empower other independent artists to succeed. Dawn wanted to develop a modern company that embodied the essence of intentional, personal, and innovative marketing with a team that displayed the strongest work ethic for their artists. Named one of “The 10 Best Indie Music Promotion Services That Are Worth It” by Two Story Melody, her team has worked on a variety of campaigns ranging from independent artists just starting out to celebrity artists with millions of fans. Pressed PR’s clientele has landed in the pages of Billboard, Forbes, Huffington Post, Esquire, American Songwriter, and many more.

    There is so much to say about Dawn and what she has been able to create but we will let her tell the story of her journey to building an impressive resource for musicians to get their music into the right places so that their music will be heard and not lost in the woods. Let's go!


    Action:
    1. Today’s action step is focused on you, the artist, in the eyes of the market. Can you define who you are and who your audience is? Make a Pinterest board of 20 pictures that represent you and your music. Try to include all 5 senses.


    ** We know how valuable your time is, and we appreciate you spending this time with us and being a part of this community. It is our hope that you feel that sense of community here at musicians Tip Jar and help us spread the word to make us stronger together.

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    35 分
  • 97. I'm the Problem, It's Me.

    97. I'm the Problem, It's Me.
    2024/05/14
    Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar where we talk about musicians and money. Where we have been unintentionally quoting Taylor Swift for years. Hi I’m the problem, it's me, Chris Webb, joined by my co-host and front desk attendant at the tortured poets department, Dave Tamkin.

    “Being fearless is having a lot of fears, but you jump anyway” - Taylor Swift

    Limiting beliefs among musicians can be all over the place depending on individual experiences, backgrounds, and aspirations. However, here is our list of the top ten most common. Our hope is to help you identify how you may in fact be holding yourself back for the very goals you desire.

    Action:
    1. Identify the biggest limitation you are holding on to and write it down in the opposite as an affirmation. This shit works. If you don’t believe me, try it and see. What do you have to lose!?

    ** We know how valuable your time is, we appreciate you for spending this time with us and being a part of this community. It is our hope that you feel that sense of community here at musicians Tip Jar and help us spread the word to make us stronger together.

    As always, Thanks for joining us and remember, there is already enough for everyone, you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy and wealthy. It’s not what you are singing that determines your life, but what you are whispering to yourself that holds the power. This is Musicians Tip Jar.


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    40 分
  • 96. How to Find Your Place Using Your Passions with Andy Sydow

    96. How to Find Your Place Using Your Passions with Andy Sydow
    2024/05/07
    Today we conclude our interview with Singer/Songwriter, Andy Sydow, and focus on how the journey is often full of small destinations that just lead you to the next path. You don’t need to just pick one thing and do only that, in fact, as small business owners and creatives, we always run our legs in different directions to build our passions. It is through this process and pursuit that we find our main goals often come into clearer focus.#finance Songwriting with Soldiers believes that together, we can empower veterans through music.

    In a few short years, SongwritingWith:Soldiers has worked with more than 1,000 veterans, active-duty members, and military families in 80+ retreats around the country. Over 1,000 extraordinary songs have been written. These songs have helped participants share their experiences with families, friends, co-workers, and communities. SW:S makes the songs available across the nation through concerts, downloads, and social media, raising awareness and bridging the military/civilian divide LEarn More at songwritingwithsoldiers.org

    Write down your journey so far in ten bullets or less. Try to identify each bullet as a path you traveled, and then at the bottom, in one short sentence, write what your main goal is. Andy very clearly stated that his goal was to make a full time living off his original music. Write yours down and put it somewhere where you can revisit this vision every so often to check in.

    #musicbusiness #songwriter #musicpodcast #musiclife #andysydow Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi / rockababyrock Musicians Tip Jar https://www.musicianstipjar.com Chris Webb: https://www.chriswebbmusic.com Dave Tamkin : https://www.davetamkin.com

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    39 分
  • 95. Connection Trumps Location with Andy Sydow

    95. Connection Trumps Location with Andy Sydow
    2024/04/30
    In this conversation, Dave Tamkin and Chris Webb interview musician Andy Sydow. They discuss technical difficulties, reaching out to guests, preparing for interviews, upcoming gigs, and more. Andy shares his background and early musical influences, as well as his decision to pursue music as a career. They also talk about the challenges and rewards of being a full-time musician and booking gigs. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the music industry and the experiences of a professional musician. Andy Sydow discusses his journey as a full-time musician, including his transition to being a full-time musician, moving to Nashville, starting the Middle Class Rockstar podcast, using Patreon for extra content, recording an album with Anders Osborn, balancing artistic goals with financial stability, and his upcoming album release.



    • Being open-minded and saying yes to opportunities can lead to unexpected blessings in a music career.
    • It's important to navigate the balance between being open-minded and not spreading oneself too thin.
    • Legacy in the music industry can be defined by making a full-time living with original music and positively influencing others.
    • The Middle Class Rockstar podcast provides a platform for interviewing artists and learning from their experiences.
    • Patreon can be used to provide extra value to fans and engage with them on a deeper level.
    • Recording an album with a musical influence can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience.
    • Balancing artistic goals with financial stability is crucial for long-term success in the music industry.
    • Upcoming album releases can be promoted through various strategies, such as Kickstarter campaigns and independent releases.
    Action:
    1. List the main people who support your various revenue streams. They are the ones that help those streams flow. This exercise will help you see both how and who the people are that are helping you maintain your income and are in your core community.

    **If you find this information useful, please rate and subscribe to the podcast. So we can help keep you on the financial side of your music business.**


    As always, thanks for joining us, and remember, there is already enough for everyone, you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy and wealthy. Remember this, if you're not building a community with your music then you're simply building a commodity. This is Musicians Tip Jar.

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    39 分
  • 94. Is it a Yes Gig?

    94. Is it a Yes Gig?
    2024/04/23
    In this episode, Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin discuss how musicians can make decisions about which gig opportunities to accept. They explore the factors to consider, such as time commitment, travel, hidden costs, and hidden benefits. They also discuss the importance of setting limits, saying no for health and balance, and aligning opportunities with personal goals. The episode concludes with a reminder to trust instincts and assess opportunities based on their alignment with overall objectives.



    Takeaways
    • Consider the time commitment and travel involved in a gig opportunity.
    • Be aware of hidden costs, such as accommodations, food, and gear.
    • Recognize the hidden benefits of gigs, such as exposure and collaboration.
    • Set limits and negotiate to ensure the opportunity aligns with personal goals.
    • Say no when necessary for health, balance, and overall fulfillment.
    “Half of the troubles of this life can be traced back to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.” - Josh Billings

    Action:
    1. Look at your upcoming month of gigs/events and use what we discussed today to quickly analyze them. What indicators did you find that you can use to decide if you can use more or less of the beneficial gigs. These are the first steps to choosing the gigs you want as part of your musical journey.
    **If you find this information useful, please rate and subscribe to the podcast. So we can help keep you on the financial side of your music business. **


    As always, thanks for joining us, and remember, there is already enough for everyone, you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy, and wealthy. In order to say yes to your success, you will have to say no a whole lot more. This is Musicians Tip Jar.

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    33 分
  • 93. Balancing Your Music and Money with Trevor Hall

    93. Balancing Your Music and Money with Trevor Hall
    2024/04/16
    Today we complete our inspiring conversation with the talented artist, Trevor Hall. We cover the money mindset journey and how it is possible to have a good relationship with it. Also, we see how Trevor is finding a way to balance all the important things in his life including family, music, purpose and spirituality.

    Trevor Hall’s music is a blend of roots and folk music with touches of electronic elements, and is imbued with a deep love of Eastern Mysticism. This powerful symbiosis fostered a deep connectivity with his growing fan base and Trevor has quickly matured into a leader of a growing conscious musical community. Along with numerous pilgrimages to India, he has sold out the historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre here in Colorado as a headliner and has also completed a series of sold-out international tours with artists such as Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Michael Franti, John Butler Trio, Matisyahu and many more…
    We hope you are inspired by our conversation to look at the balance of what things are most important to you and in your life.

    “Having the freedom to choose how I want to do things is magical but it doesn’t mean it’s easier” - Trevor Hall

    Action:
    1. Use this as a reminder to pay attention to your relationship with money. It is energy, neither good or bad. What you and your emotions bring to it determines the rest. We want the relationship to be healthy. Not obsessive, not jealous, not fearful but Loving and inspired and abundant.


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    44 分
  • 92. Your Greatest Love Will Save You with Trevor Hall

    92. Your Greatest Love Will Save You with Trevor Hall
    2024/04/09
    The conversation with Trevor Hall highlighted several key themes. Firstly, it emphasized the importance of networking and staying connected in the music industry. Trevor's story of losing a record deal and having to start over showed the resilience and determination required to pursue a career in music. He also discussed the emotional and financial challenges artists face when their creations become assets and are taken away. Trevor's deep love for music and his spiritual and mental health practices were highlighted as sources of strength and inspiration. The conversation also touched on the significance of surrounding oneself with a supportive team and the importance of staying true to one's unique sound and creative vision.Takeaways
    • Networking and staying connected in the music industry is crucial for opportunities and growth.
    • Resilience and determination are necessary to overcome setbacks and start over in the music industry.
    • Artists should be aware of the emotional and financial challenges that can arise when their creations become assets.
    • Music and spirituality can provide strength and inspiration for artists in the face of stress and pressure.
    • Building a supportive team and surrounding oneself with positive influences is important for mental well-being and success.
    • Staying true to one's unique sound and creative vision is more important than trying to fit into a specific genre or label.
    “Everyones not going to be on the ride with you but you have to let that go because this is where I’m moving and I’m just trying to evolve.” - Trevor Hall


    Action:
    1. Take inventory of your current team. This can be your family or friends helping you too btw. But take some time to step back and look at your team and the systems in place to make sure they are still aligned with your greatest love, music. It may be time to make some adjustments to honor your path.

    Connect with us:Musicians Tip Jar@gmailand..Musicians Tip Jar.com: where you can you can also go to our website to check out all the resources and discounts we have just for our listeners.
    **If you find this information useful please rate and subscribe to the podcast. So we can help keep you up on the finance side of your music business.**
    Outro:As always, Thanks for joining us and remember there is already enough for everyone, you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy and wealthy. Follow your own path and the right people and opportunities will come along. This is Musicians Tip Jar.


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    45 分