EP416: Entrepreneurship, Independence, and Artist Growth with Kota The Friend Manager Vernon Jones

About this episode

Vernon Jones discusses the realities of artist management and building a self-sustaining music career with hosts Jack and Circa.

Keeping control in your music career is one of the most critical points of leverage you can have. Just ask Kota the Friend's manager... In this episode of Creative Juice, hosts Jack and Circa sit down with Vernon Jones, manager of rapper Kota the Friend, to discuss the realities of artist management, staying independent, and building a self-sustaining music career! Learn about the ins and outs of navigating contracts, exploring independent revenue streams, where they're focusing attention for Kota's new record "Local Art Dealer", and the critical importance of having direct connections with fans! If you're looking to understand the inner workings of artist management and want to take control of your music business, this episode is a must-listen to learn the ropes from Vernon! DISCOVER: How Vernon Jumped Head First Into Artist Management (The Reason Might Surprise You) How Direct Connection With Fans Can Transform Your Career What You Need To Know To Build A Sustainable Music Business How To Balance Between Short-term And Long-term Revenue Strategies What It Takes To Grow Your Audience Independently Why Ownership Of Your Art And Business Is Essential How To Avoid Common Pitfalls…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jack, Circa

Guest: Vernon Jones

Topics covered

• artist management
• independence
• music career
• revenue streams
• fan connection
• sustainable business

Keywords

• artist management
• independence
• music career
• revenue strategies
• fan connection
• contracts
• sustainable business

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IndiePRO, IndieX

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