The New Meaning Of DIY For Independent Musicians

By Cari Cole

DIY is not really Do-It-Yourself anymore.

1. You run your own business.

You are not waiting for anyone else to come along to rescue you. You are hard at work every day building your foundational business systems, and marketing pieces. You know exactly what to do to build your business and you take action.

Smart Musician Tip: Every Sunday sit down to prioritize your week ahead. What are the top 3 things that need to be done? schedule them in your calendar. Click here to hit Fast Forward.

2. You have a team (even if it’s only 2)

You know that success is not built by a team of one. It takes at least a team of two to get things rolling. Wondering who that second team person should be? And how you can afford them on a budget? You can – but you’ve got to do it right.

Smart Musician Tip: Start with an intern in music business school looking to get credit who is social media savvy to help you. Click here to hit Fast Forward.

3. You have a plan.

Nothing happens without a plan – period. Too many artists stab at their success thinking the music will speak for itself. Nope. You’ve got to know how to navigate this new “DIY industry”. But what no one tells you is that you can’t do it well without a serious plan. It’s not just about having the money – cause that can fail too.

Smart Musician Tip: Start with your goals and then create a to do list for how to reach them. Click here to hit Fast Forward.

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