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As you accomplish more in your music career, a domino effect occurs. But most artists are not aware of it, or are not tapping into it; they\'re stuck in some version of analysis paralysis or perfectionism, which holds them back from doing everything they can to grow their fan base faster. So, let’s look at what happens when you prioritize accomplishing more in less time... https://bandzoogle.com/blog/how-accomplishing-more-in-your-music-career-will-grow-your-fan-base-faster

Every ambitious artist has career goals. The question is… are you doing the right things to be able to reach your goals? How do you know that you’re on track? Do you have any way of tracking your progress? For most artists, the answer will be “no,” because we like to do most things by the seat of our pants and make things up as we go. But there are a few simple practices you can adopt to increase your chances of getting to where you want to go in your career with greater ease and rapidity. Here we look at five productivity tips that, if adopted, will see you getting more of the right things done in less time... https://bandzoogle.com/blog/5-productivity-tips-to-ensure-your-artistic-career-is-on-track

Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook Most artists are trying to build on a shaky foundation. They’re not set up correctly to be able to layer in new productivity hacks and tactics and benefit from them. First, they need to give up what they think they know about efficiency and manage the macro. Once the high-level day-to-day has been addressed, then they can look at tools and apps to support them on their artistic journey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsZThcnV1RA

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Dawcast/?sub_confirmation=1 Elite Players: All Access Pass: https://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/elite Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook Do you tend to accumulate a lot of information without ever acting on it? Content junkies do this all the time, sometimes without even realizing it. While studying without applying might be okay in grade school, in adult life, it simply doesn’t work. So, how do you get out of the rut of learning, thinking, and not acting? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares how you can overcome analysis paralysis. Connect with us: Website: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/musicentrepreneurhq/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/musicentrepreneurhq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@musicenthq Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenthq Listen to the podcast: Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po htt...

Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook “I just wrote five songs! Why would I go back into a deep dark hole to write another five?” Don’t you get it? THAT is where the magic happens! If you want to create the life you love music, go the extra mile, go above and beyond, keep pushing when everything inside you SCREAMS to stop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOpWVbk50H4

Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook What can marketing expert Dan Kennedy teach us about productivity? What habits do successful people adopt that unsuccessful people don’t? Tune in to this audio to find out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXtmtWlBMRA

Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook If you aren’t aware of it yet… become aware of the fact that you are the most powerful person in your own world. Don’t wait for permission. Don’t wait for a savior. You must be the greatest advocate of your own music career. Then and only then will the path ahead be revealed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZNpXldgzXc

Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://www.musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook Go back to your brand. What does it tell you about your fans? What does it tell you about what they might be interested in buying from you next? Make THAT thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOC-5JGrC58

Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook The Music Entrepreneur Triangle is simple. It has three sides, each supporting the other. Importantly, it happens in sequence, which is as follows: 1️⃣ Work and become known for one thing. 2️⃣ Build your celebrity. 3️⃣ Diversify your product offers. Once you take care of 1️⃣, though, the rest has a way of taking care of itself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztWQCwDM-1o

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Dawcast/?sub_confirmation=1 Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://www.contentmarketingmusician.com/productivity-performance-profits-blackbook What if there was an easier way for your fans, friends, and family to invest in your music? What if you could diversify your revenue streams to make your music career more sustainable and profitable? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David passes the mic with MariNation founder & CEO and friend, Justin Longo. Tune in to discover how MariNation is evolving to meet changing demands. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXpRRAFgCY0

Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook When it comes to music income streams, it’s easy to think “I’ve got to create something new, something completely unprecedented, something that’s never been done before.” The reality is all you really need to do is follow the breadcrumbs back to the source. What are successful artists and producers doing? Model that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wet5jmkxEv4

Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook People go to a job to get a paycheck. They go to the grocery store to get food. They go to the pool to get wet. So, why does it seem like it doesn’t work that way in music and creativity? Why can’t you just make something and get instant feedback and results? If you’re frustrated with your results, it’s time to try something new. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZo20XJ-9W8

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Dawcast/?sub_confirmation=1 Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://www.contentmarketingmusician.com/productivity-performance-profits-blackbook Hard to believe it was 18 years ago that David originally sat down with Christian artist Riley Armstrong for an interview at the local Starbucks. One could argue that the flower Music Entrepreneur HQ has blossomed into has a lot to do with the seeds planted in this conversation. In this video, David reflects on two key pieces of advice Armstrong shared with him on booking gigs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_1FVh7GO8s

Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook Want to get better quality gigs? As with most things, it’s simple, not easy. But it CAN be done. In this video, I reveal two key secrets to getting the kinds of gigs you’d be EXCITED to play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-flWtop5FQ

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Dawcast/?sub_confirmation=1 Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://www.contentmarketingmusician.com/productivity-performance-profits-blackbook In 2007, David had the opportunity to interview his friend, and superb jazz guitarist, JJ Soriano. When asked how he promoted himself and booked gigs, JJ had something of special significance to say… Watch this video to learn more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMVyRsw1sqo

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Dawcast/?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-music-industry-podcast-musicentrepreneurhq/id792308884 Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://www.contentmarketingmusician.com/productivity-performance-profits-blackbook The New Music Industry Podcast has been going strong since 2016, and we couldn’t do it without you. In this video, David personally thanks you for listening, sharing, participating, and interacting with him over the years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohnHkCTkI3w

If you’re having trouble prioritizing music in your life, you’re certainly not alone… Most of us artists are well-intentioned, looking for opportunities in the margins of life to create masterpieces we can share with the world. But for some reason, it doesn’t always work out that way, does it? Well, there is a way to ensure you prioritize music in your weekly schedule, no matter how busy you think you might be. The question is… Are you willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen? If you want to find out whether you’re going to make the cut, read on… https://indiegigging.com/2023/07/5-ways-to-prioritize-music-in-your-weekly-schedule/

Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook When is the best time to figure out your productivity routine? Honestly, it was probably five, 10, or 15 years ago. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get started now. It’s going to require you to give up most of what you think you know about productivity practices, but the effort you put into it will be worth it. It’s time for you to level up your accomplishments! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEgDz1tm3ho

No matter what instrument you play, no matter what style you sing, you may, on occasion, be called upon to play a different kind of gig. For example, if you’re a singer-songwriter, you may be asked to play in a punk rock band. If you’re a jazz pianist, you might be asked to play a few country gigs on the road. You can turn down such offers, of course. Personally, though, I’ve always seen these as opportunities to stretch my capacity as a player. Starting from scratch or reinventing the wheel is undesirable when preparing for such gigs, though, especially if you have a tight deadline to meet. So, here are some questions to guide your preparation... https://bandzoogle.com/blog/5-questions-i-ask-to-prepare-for-a-different-king-of-gig

Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook Although we tend to focus on our failures, we’ve all had successes in our past. Take a moment and think about the things you did do well. Think about the times you accomplished something great. Think about the times you raised your arms in celebration of victory. Now think about what you’re doing now. Are you doing the same things you did to get the successes you got in the past, or have you strayed from the formula? If you want to continue to be successful in life, you’ve got to tune into the formula and keep the recipe consistent! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DqZ82mfvMY

Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook Your most valuable resource is your time. That means how you spend your time is one of the most important things you could be thinking about. On a daily basis, if you don’t have a plan for how you’re going to use the time available to you, you will end up wasting time by default. What steps will you be taking to ensure you’re making the most of the resources available? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUv7QkLDMcI

A little while back, Donner was kind enough to send me one of their axes to try out. So, was it any good? Read the story in full to find out. https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/donner-dtc-100-tc-electric-guitar-review-is-it-any-good/

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Dawcast/?sub_confirmation=1 Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://www.contentmarketingmusician.com/productivity-performance-profits-blackbook So, you probably heard about it. But you may have asked yourself what it’s about and why you should care. At Music Entrepreneur HQ, we have the “getting it together,” “getting it done,” and “getting it out there” tracks, and this new work covers almost everything you could possibly want to know about “getting it done,” which can contribute greatly to knocking down the dominos of “getting it together” and “getting it out there.” In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares candidly about the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WXDga8mjNk

Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook Whatever we tolerate in our lives will persist, and that includes that dreaded feeling of overwhelm. But the reality is you can do something about it. Even if various productivity methods, approaches, and apps have failed you in the past, it doesn’t mean there isn’t a worthwhile solution waiting for you. Are you ready to discover the productivity tools and hacks that will make you more effective in life? Read the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw9no92YFiw

I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by the vivacious Sara Troy (she makes me sound smarter than I am). Please support her. She does amazing work! In this episode of the Self-Discovery Wisdom Podcast, you will discover: - The moments that inspired me to get into music - My early influences, including the Carpenters, Chicago, \"Weird Al\" Yankovic, and 80s glam metal - Why passion (and suffering) is part and parcel of the artistic life - What I learned from my friend and collaborator Patrick Zelinski - Why I got into the music business and my desire to help artists - How I ended up investing in a music business startup and what happened to it - How networking benefited my career BIG TIME - Why and how to plant seeds on social media to grow your artistic career - How to navigate hardships and disappointment - What being a musician coach means to me - Why SMART goals aren\'t that smart - When to press into fear and when to stick to your guns - When and when not t...

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Discover the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: https://musicentrepreneurhq.com/blackbook Most independent artists have trouble balancing logic with emotion. Because of that, they don’t have a North Star. They don’t know what it is they’re working towards. And without that clarity, you can easily end up being ruled by your emotions without ever thinking logically about where you are now and what you’d like to accomplish long-term. The key to consistently moving towards your goals is identifying your North Star and following it, noticing when you’re off-track, and course correcting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBEIOctb1sw

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So, you\'ve heard about ConvertKit. But is it any good? And does it work for artists? Read this story in full to get all the information you\'ve been hunting around for. https://davidandrewwiebe.com/convertkit-review-email-list-builder-autoresponder-campaign-sender/

We recently caught up with our brave founder & editor David Andrew Wiebe. In a blog post published on April 16, 2023, he shared “three frames for prioritizing.” These frames refer to concepts, mental models, and/or methodologies. “To be honest, there were probably other teachers and resources that helped me understand the importance of prioritizing and how to make it real in my life,” shared Wiebe. “But these are the ones that stood out to me as being the biggest difference makers.” Discover the three frames below. This post originally appeared on David Andrew Wiebe. There are no alterations except to enhance clarity, cite more resources, or offer more up-to-date information. Three frames have shaped and transformed the way I now think about prioritization. The first is the parable of rocks, pebbles, sand, and water. What the parable demonstrates is that if you put the right things in your day in the right order, there is always time enough to do all the things you need t...

Trying to figure out which email marketing service to go with? More than ever, there are some excellent tools to choose from. That doesn\'t mean they were created equal. Read this story in full to get the clarity you need. https://davidandrewwiebe.com/6-best-email-marketing-services-for-artists-in-2023/

What tools and resources should you buy to grow your music career? The answer is simpler than you might think. Read this story in full to stop getting stuck in analysis paralysis. https://davidandrewwiebe.com/buy-the-tools-resources-that-increase-your-belief-level/

Our founder & editor David Andrew Wiebe originally thought of the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook as a bit of a pet project. He knew he wanted to build on the work he’d completed with his fifth book, Start Your Year the Right Way, but had no idea the adventure that would ensue in developing a premium book. “The very idea of a premium book was foreign,” shared Wiebe. “It’s obviously supposed to be a book with a higher price tag. But that can’t be the only thing that differentiates it from a standard book. It needs to come with something more. Which is why I started by compiling the best articles and chapters I’d written on productivity.” In asking for blurbs and early feedback, however, the foggy opportunity started becoming clearer to Wiebe. “I quickly realized that word count alone wasn’t going to make it a premium book either. I began to see that I would need to make the book more engaging and of higher value. And where I’ve settled on it now is that it’s ...

Productivity is only for business… isn’t it? Does it matter when it comes to music? In this post, our Founder & Editor David Andrew Wiebe shows you how being more productive will transform your music career. This post originally appeared on David Andrew Wiebe. There are no alterations except to enhance clarity, cite more resources, or offer more up-to-date information. “Productivity” feels like such a technical term… Especially when we're talking about something as creative as music. We could just as easily say “getting more done in less time” or “making the best use of our time.” But that still feels a little aimless to me. If the goal is to “get a lot done” then the above is more than adequate. And I can tell you from experience that if you’re determined to get a lot done, you will. Getting the right things done is what matters, and the sooner you can admit that Facebook isn’t going to increase the quality of your life (nor are you going to regret not spending mor...

In business, there’s a term called “systems.” Many other terms describe, in effect, the same thing – Standard Operating Procedures, checklists, processes, workflows, and more. These are documents or videos showing the exact step-by-step process of how to complete a task. The benefit of systems is that they help you do things more efficiently, save your precious willpower, and save your money too. Businesses have found systems so valuable that there's a catchy acronym – S.Y.S.T.E.M. stands for Saves YourSelf Time, Energy, and Money. In this guide, you will learn how to create systems for your music career – specifically, how to create frameworks. This post originally appeared on David Andrew Wiebe. There are no alterations except to enhance clarity, cite more resources, or offer more up-to-date information. Is it time for you to create systems for your artistic career? No matter your discipline, Standard Operating Procedures are vital. Systems define the scope of every tas...

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Ideas form the basis of actions. Artists always need new ideas, whether it’s ideas for songs, album artwork, stage moves, or otherwise. In this post, our founder & editor David Andrew Wiebe reveals a simple but effective process for generating more and better ideas. This post originally appeared on David Andrew Wiebe. There are no alterations except to enhance clarity, cite more resources, or offer more up-to-date information. Quick answer: Read a book. Listen to a podcast series. Take a course. First, take in relevant and inspiring information. Then, take a break. Take a shower. Go for a walk. Drive. Meditate. As your brain works on integrating and synthesizing the information you’ve been consuming, fresh ideas will begin to form. Rinse and repeat until desired outcomes are reached. Now for the longer answer. Step #1: Consume Relevant & Inspiring Information Here are several sources of valuable information: - Blog posts - Articles - Books - Podcasts ...

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Have you ever been writing a song, only to be distracted by a potentially important phone call? Sure, you probably did need to pick up the phone and have that conversation. But when you finally returned to your song, you probably lost your place. And it probably took you the better part of 20 to 30 minutes to find your place again, if you managed to find it at all. These kinds of things happen all the time. If anything, they happen more than ever due to phone, tablet, and even computer notifications. You’re interrupted in the middle of working on something important, lose focus, and have trouble finding your flow again. In an article titled Context switching: Why jumping between tasks is killing your productivity (and what you can do about it), RescueTime writer, content marketer, and editor Jory MacKay points out that 20% of your productive time is lost when context-switching between two tasks. Further, 40% is lost when switching between three tasks. The best strategy to reduce ...

The Productivity, Performance & Profits Breakthroughs Program was created by Music Entrepreneur HQ founder & CEO David Andrew Wiebe in support of his first premium book, the Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook. Wiebe is a best-selling seven-time self-published author, an award-winning composer, and a podcaster for over a decade. He has published 44 songs (not including those he’s produced or played guitar on), thousands of blog posts and articles, hundreds of podcast episodes, and hundreds of videos too. These are not facts he’s openly bragging about. But these achievements sparked an idea. Wiebe began to think, “What if I could help other people be more accomplished in their own lives?” And so, a plan started coming together. Wiebe is currently campaigning to gather early feedback on his new material. He set up a Facebook group – called Productivity, Performance & Profits Breakthroughs – where artists committed to having breakthroughs in productivity ca...

Founder & CEO of Music Entrepreneur HQ David Andrew Wiebe says focusing on sharing about productivity has increased his performance. Wiebe always has multiple projects on the go, but he recently decided to focus on a specific aspect of his expertise – productivity. In a Music Entrepreneur HQ blog post published on April 17, 2023, he shared: As I continue to work toward , I’ve come to accept that getting myself steeped in the subject would make a big difference. Sounds obvious, I know, but I do have a slight case of shiny object syndrome, something I know many artists can relate to. So, what has Wiebe been up to? How has founding Productivity for Musicians been helping him get stuff done and avoid chasing shiny objects? “About 80% of my day is taken up by client writing work,” shared Wiebe. “Of course, that hasn’t stopped me from blogging daily, podcasting weekly, or advancing my various book projects. It has been organized chaos at times, though, and I've been falling...

Many artists would consider living by deadlines the very definition of hell. Yet, Music Entrepreneur HQ founder & CEO David Andrew Wiebe says they are essential to accomplishing everything you’ve set out to do. “I get lots of comments and questions around productivity,” shared Wiebe. “And there are many layers to it that I share in my various resources. But the one thing that sees me writing and editing eight blog articles in a day, as I did yesterday, is deadlines. Deadlines are critical to achieving peak productivity. I don’t always get excited about deadlines. But if I didn’t have them, I’m not sure that I would be half as effective.” On March 24, 2021, Wiebe published an article on his blog titled The Power of Deadlines (Backed by Quotes, Examples & Science). Here are several quotes from the article that stood out to us: In trying to motivate ourselves, we constantly undervalue deadlines. When it comes to working with clients, we see it as a necessary evil. But when i...

Music Entrepreneur HQ founder & CEO David Andrew Wiebe has had his articles published on leading music industry sites like Hypebot, Indie on the Move, CD Baby’s DIY Musician, Independent Music Promotions, Music Marketing Guy, Music Industry How To, Guitar Aficionado, and numerous others. Wiebe is now a frequent contributor to Bandzoogle as well, and his latest article on How to get a booking agent to book your band went live on April 13, 2023, and was also syndicated to Hypebot. As Wiebe points out, many bands coming to the point of wanting to enlist the help of a booking agent aren’t ready for one. So, knowing when to seek out the help of an agent as a band is an important productivity hack all its own. “Just because you want a booking agent doesn’t mean you can necessarily get one,” shared Wiebe. “There are so many pre-qualifiers to getting to that point – having a tight show, a polished brand, 1,000 followers or subscribers on all the main platforms, 100 to 200 ticket sale...

Content Marketing Musician’s The Code Breaker Course is the companion course to David Andrew Wiebe’s best-selling 2020 book, The Music Entrepreneur Code, which was updated and re-published in 2022 as The Music Entrepreneur Code – 2022 Edition, with an all-new introduction packed with vulnerable and relatable personal experiences. The Music Entrepreneur Code was the book that established Wiebe as a leading thinker in marketing, mindset, and productivity in music. The companion course, The Code Breaker Course, is his most ambitious to date, with a total of 36 video lessons. Wiebe has made clear his plans to update and even expand on the course as time allows. Buyers benefit most, as they get access to lifetime updates. Today, we’re excited to announce the reintroduction of The Code Breaker Course, a training that was previously only available to customers of The Music Entrepreneur Code book. “Basically, the way it worked before was those who got the book were pre-qualified for the ...

In a blog post published on April 15, 2023, author and founder of Music Entrepreneur HQ David Andrew Wiebe shared a process for getting your ideas out of your mind. Many artists try to hold onto ideas in their brain without capturing them in some way, shape, or form, and later regret never writing them down or making an audio note. You just never know when you might come up with a brilliant song idea, or marketing strategy, or stage move that would wow the crowd. The next idea could be the one that propels your career forward in surprising ways. “But there’s more to it than that,” shared Wiebe. “Having too many ideas can cause a sort of paralysis. Artists often end up stewing on a ton of ideas not realizing that it’s taking up precious memory, which fogs their thinking in the immediate. It’s like opening too many browser tabs on your computer. Eventually, your computer suffers from significant slowdown.” Focus is key to getting things done, and as Wiebe suggests, holding onto t...

In what is sure to be the first of many press clippings, David Andrew Wiebe’s first premium book, Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook was featured in an article on SoftwareHow titled Best Gift for Programmers. We reached out to Wiebe himself for comment: “This book, as with any of my last seven books, is relatively broadly applicable,” offered Wiebe. “If you remove sections about music distributors, Performance Rights Organizations, music licensing and placements, music instruction, live performance, and the like, you are left with the core, usually revolving around the key topics of mindset, personal development, and marketing, that anyone in any discipline can benefit from. Even programmers benefit from these fundamentals, especially those developing and marketing their own software.” “As it applies to the Blackbook” added Wiebe, “programmers love to get into flow, ‘the zone,’ if you will. In that state, time seems to disappear, and they’re able to crank out code ...