The Six Minute Music Business Podcast

Artists are emotional by nature ... but what happens when those emotions aren't kept in check and it ruins careers? . . Get 10% off ALL artist services by going to www.RockettotheStars.com and entering coupon code PODCAST during checkout. . . Get a FREE 24-page preview of my new book, Hacking Music, by visiting www.GiftFromWade.com.

Musicians impacted by the PledgeMusic fiasco have every right to be angry ... but that anger should be directed at the correct people. . . Get 10% off ALL artist services by going to www.RockettotheStars.com and entering coupon code PODCAST during checkout. . . Get a FREE 24-page preview of my new book, Hacking Music, by visiting www.GiftFromWade.com.

Many artists cave due to lack of money, time or knowledge.  But should they? . . Get 10% off ALL artist services by going to www.RockettotheStars.com and entering coupon code PODCAST during checkout. . . Get a FREE 24-page preview of my new book, Hacking Music, by visiting www.GiftFromWade.com.

Ashley Taylor's debut EP climbed to #60 on Billboard's country charts despite her not spending any marketing money or having support from a label.  This is how she did it. . . Get 10% off ALL artist services by going to www.RockettotheStars.com and entering coupon code PODCAST during checkout. . . Get a FREE 24-page preview of my new book, Hacking Music, by visiting www.GiftFromWade.com.

Wade Sutton has a list of books all musicians should read. . . Get 10% off ALL artist services by going to www.RockettotheStars.com and entering coupon code PODCAST during checkout. . . Get a FREE 24-page preview of my new book, Hacking Music, by visiting www.GiftFromWade.com.

What is The Experience Economy and how can it help musicians make great strides in their career? . . Get 10% off ALL artist services by going to www.RockettotheStars.com and entering coupon code PODCAST during checkout. . . Get a FREE 24-page preview of my new book, Hacking Music, by visiting www.GiftFromWade.com.

Wade Sutton talks about three bad habits that can result in artists and others in the music business no longer wanting to work with you. . . Get 10% off ALL artist services by going to www.RockettotheStars.com and entering coupon code PODCAST during checkout. . . Get a FREE 24-page preview of my new book, Hacking Music, by visiting www.GiftFromWade.com.

British indie-pop band Jesus Jones is one of the many music acts not being paid by PledgeMusic.  We speak with the band's keyboard player Iain Baker in this special extended episode. . . Get 10% off ALL artist services by going to www.RockettotheStars.com and entering coupon code PODCAST during checkout. . . Get a FREE 24-page preview of my new book, Hacking Music, by visiting www.GiftFromWade.com.

A situation involving a new series on Netflix provides music artists with a valuable lesson about the importance of platform development. . . Get 10% off ALL artist services by going to www.RockettotheStars.com and entering coupon code PODCAST during checkout. . . Get a FREE copy of “The $150,000 Music Degree” and a copy of our 2019 Artist Services Catalog by visiting www.GiftFromWade.com.

A band in Canada launches a website plagued with problems.  Was it a tech issue ... or a matter of the band not knowing what it didn't know? . . Get a FREE copy of “The $150,000 Music Degree” and a copy of our 2019 Artist Services Catalog by visiting www.GiftFromWade.com.

An in-depth look at the major problems at PledgeMusic. .  . About Rocket to the Stars: Rocket to the Stars is one of the top artist services record labels in the world. With clients from all music genres, we assist artists in the development of their music business, monetization of their music, and fan base growth. For more information on our label's services, visit www.RockettotheStars.com!

Finding success in music requires artists to handle money much differently than they do in their personal lives.  This talks about how you do it! . . Get Hacking Music: The Music Business Model Canvas at: https://hackingmusic.myshopify.com/collections/frontpage/products/hacking-music-the-music-business-model-canvas

Wade's talks about a great example of how a long-term relationship helped an artist get media coverage. . . Get a FREE copy of “The $150,000 Music Degree” and a copy of our 2019 Artist Services Catalog by visiting www.GiftFromWade.com.

Some important things to think about before you reach out to potential PR reps, managers or booking agents. . . Get a FREE copy of “The $150,000 Music Degree” and a copy of our 2019 Artist Services Catalog by visiting www.GiftFromWade.com.

We dive into the subject of whether bands should make having an internal contract in place a priority. . . Get a FREE copy of “The $150,000 Music Degree” and a copy of our 2019 Artist Services Catalog by visiting www.GiftFromWade.com.