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24. Six COVID Takeaways for ALL Musicians pt.2 (Bandhive Crossover)

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COVID hit us all hard. But we have an opportunity to let it be a learning experience. In this special episode of Music Business Mindset, we are teaming up with the Bandhive podcast to bring you our top six takeaways from COVID.

This episode is the second half of a series with Bandhive, so go check out part 1 on the Bandhive podcast before diving in here!

What You'll Learn

  • How to dial in your band's branding
  • Why branding is more than just image
  • How to build your community
  • What is David's Hierarchy of Leads and how it will change how you think of fans
  • How to get your fans to support you
  • How to take ownership of your situation

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About Music Business Mindset

Music Business Mindset is the official podcast of Evergreen Records – a production company dedicated to helping independent artists grow. We take a bit of a different approach to helping you find success, focusing less on the gear and trends, and more on YOU and your band as a business.

The podcast brings you interviews from awesome artists and industry leaders – all with the goal of helping you find true and lasting success, financial stability, and personal wellbeing on your journey in the music industry.

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Resources:

Evergreen Records | Production and Mixing

Guide: The Best Way to Promote Your Music

Guide: How to Build A Pro Web Presence to Grow Your Band

David's Hierarchy of Leads – The 4 Levels of Fandom

Music Marketing Psychology Case Study

SongwriterSounds: Ultra-Usable Synth Presets for Logic Pro X

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