Archive for the ‘Business Advice’ Category

A simple new habit to create more gig bookings.

When to use a contract, and what it should include.

This opportunity for lots of new work is right under your nose.

For those looking to expand opportunities and income – this is big.

If you don’t want bookings, do these 13 things!

Seems like an easy choice – which way do you slant?

Do you send a thank you note after the gig? Here’s why I do.

Artist website mistakes and how to avoid them.

Live streamed performances from home – two ways to skin it.

Short and sweet business-boosting tips.

Hard lessons I’ve learned as a full-time artist.

Here are two critical keys to successful grant writing.

Avoiding stereotypes about your artform through some creative “packaging.”

12 quick (and hard-won) tips for entrepreneurial success as an artist.

How to get unstuck fast. It’s simple.

Selling more of your CDs and other items at live gigs.

This one simple change is like finding money from time to time.

A guest post from Adam Meachem.

12 quick tips for entrepreneurial success as an artist.

Answers to five subscribers’ questions.

Answers to five more subscriber questions.

Answers to five more subscriber questions.

This is how we exit the “race to the bottom.”

Great marketing questions from subscribers, along with the best answers I have.

Want more gigs? The things we do OFF the road can make all the difference.

Carnegie Hall? Royal Albert Hall? The Kalamazoo Civic Center?

Making this one shift has allowed me to write my own ticket.

Here are five of my favorite ways to use this great free tool from Google.

Harness the marketing power of social proof on your website with these simple suggestions.

Taken a look at the reach and engagement you’re getting on social media lately?

Here’s an important key to getting the kinds of work we want.

12 quick tips for upping your marketing game and getting more gigs.

Is your email bringing news of gigs, grants, and showcases – or just ads for pharmaceuticals?

How much should you charge for a gig? Here are 3 ways to think about it.

There are lots of reasons to do low paying gigs, and I’ve done my share…

To make great money as a performer, you need to BE several figures every day.

“No reply” when you reach out to venues for a booking?

Here’s how (and why) you should connect with your arts council today.

Ever heard that question? How do you respond?

Take these two steps and you’re guaranteed to get more gigs.

Need help with your career? Here are some great resources.

Do you write songs? Like kids? Here’s a whole new income stream.

Six things you can do with a Facebook ad (and why you should try it!)

12 quick tips for upping your marketing game and getting more gigs.

How much to charge & how to get the gigs + expert tips.