MMP033: Powerful Music Business Hacks – How Improving Your Efficiency Will Give You BIG Results With Less Effort
Summary: There’s nothing better than Asian efficiency hacks :)<br> Which is why I’m excited to introduce today’s guest, Simon Tam, founder of Asian dance rock band, <a href="http://theslants.com">The Slants</a>, who turned down a one million dollar recording contract and an offer for their own reality TV show.<br> Whaaat???<br> In addition to making an appearance on The Price Is Right and playing gigs around the world, Simon has written several books on music business—even founded a record label. <br> He recently started the “Music Business Hacks” podcast, focused on helping us navigate the new music industry.<br> I can’t wait to share the wisdom Simon brings in today’s interview.<br> Let’s rock!<br> In Todays Episode You Will Learn:<br> <br> * How to grow your music business with only 15 minutes everyday<br> * Why quick results means investing quality time (not quantity) <br> * How to decide where to invest your time most efficiently<br> * The best place to start to grow your music business efficiently<br> * How to balance your time writing music and growing you music business<br> * The single thing you need to unleash your true creativity (and have as much fun growing your music business as you do when writing music)<br> <br> In this episode you will learn:<br> <br> * How to cross the “chasm” between playing locally and nationally<br> * The easiest way to gain the attention of your favorite touring artist<br> * A simple way to earn income “on tour” without playing music<br> * How to fully-fund your next tour without going into debt<br> * The best way to get people’s attention at venues even if they’ve never heard of you before<br> * An easy way to create a connection at every gig and earn fans for life<br> <br> Links And Resources From Today’s Episode:<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.theslants.com/">The Slants</a> (Simon’s band)<br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2F1anMm">Music Business Hacks</a> (Get Simon’s Book on Amazon)<br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2vsPgTF">How To Get Sponsorships And Endorsements</a> (Get Simon’s Book on Amazon)<br> * <a href="http://musicbusinesshacks.com">Music Business Hacks</a> (Simon’s podcast)<br> * Follow Simon on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/simonthetam">@simonthetam </a><br> * Follow Simon on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/simonthetam">@simonthetam</a><br> * Download the 1K With Music live show blueprint<br> * Listen to <a href="https://musicianmonster.com/mmp024-three-paths-music-industry-path-right-dave-kusek-new-artist-model/">MMP024: Three Paths to Success in the Music Industry</a> (With Dave Kusek)<br> <br> <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/musicianmonster/MMP033.mp3">Right-click HERE and “save-as” to download this episode to your desktop</a><br> Thanks for Listening!<br> Thanks so much for joining me again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!<br> If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the bottom of the post.<br> Also, please leave an honest review for The Musician Monster Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewContentsUserReviews?id=977804195&type=Podcast&ls=1&mt=1">iTunes</a>. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and always appreciated!<br> And finally, don’t forget to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-musician-monster-podcast/id977804195?mt=2">subscribe to the show on iTunes</a> to get automatic updates.<br> A very special thank-you to Simon for joining me this week.<br> Until next time: Rock on and prosper!<br> Is there a musician or music industry figure that you’d like us to interview? Send an email to <a href="mailto:greg@musicianmonster.com">greg@musicianmonster.com</a> or a tweet to <a href="https://twitter.com/musicianmonster">@musicianmonster</a> — including the name and contact info (if you have i...
