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WHRH 014 | Kickstarter, Direct-to-fan, and Why Amanda Palmer Kicks Metallica’s Ass
WHRH 014 | Kickstarter, Direct-to-Fan, and Why Amanda Palmer Kicks Metallica's Ass [ 55:47 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
Blasko and Seth discuss DIY, Kickstarter, and Direct-to-fan engagement. Blasko stresses how money should not be a barrier to success. Also, we both cringe when we discuss Metallica’s Some Kind of Monster. Amanda Palmer would totally karate chop them.
Show Notes:
Blasko off on tour with Ozzy in Europe
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Tagged amanda palmer, blasko, direct-to-fan, DIY, fan engagement, kickstarter, making money, metallica, money is no barrier, Ozzy Osbourne, recording
WHRH 013 | Using Social Proof and Reciprocity to Increase Sales for your Band
WHRH 013 | Using Social Proof and Reciprocity to Increase Sales for your Band [ 36:02 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadBlasko and Seth cover the principles of social proof and reciprocity to increase your sales, increase your bookings, and also how to not abuse such psychological techniques. When you hear how marketers tell you to give your stuff away for free, listen to this episode to hear how this has a profound psychological impact on your fans that leads to better sales and cool things for your band.
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Posted in Making Money, Merchandise, Podcast, Social Media
Tagged band merchandise, bands, black label society, blasko, booking, geezer butler, golden globes, merch, ozzie osbourne, podcast, reciprocity, sales, slash, social proof, zak wylde
WHRH 013 | Do What Needs to be Done
Blasko uncovers the real secret to success. That secret is to just do it, even when you don’t want to. It sounds simple, but most bands don’t do what needs to be done in order to succeed. They wait. They put it off. They think someone else will do it for them.
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Posted in Planning and Strategy, Podcast, Productivity
Tagged band advice, blasko, do what needs to be done, music advice, music business, Ozzy, podcast, rock harder, success, work hard
WHRH 012 | To Succeed, Be Different
In this episode of Work Hard, Rock Harder, Blasko and Seth discuss building your niche and knowing your demographic. The secret to being a successful band is not your budget or Major Label backing; It’s your ability to differentiate your band from all the others.
WHRH 012 | Show notes
- Getting free recordings from students…not what it’s cracked up to be.
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Posted in Making Money, Planning and Strategy, Podcast, Promoting a show
Tagged blasko, branding, demographic, major label, niche, work hard rock harder
WHRH 11 | Booking Shows Made Easier: Interview with Kyle Weber of Indie on the Move
WHRH 011 | Booking Shows Made Easier: An Interview with Kyle Weber of Indie on the Move [ 27:25 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
In this episode, Seth interviews Kyle Weber, president of Indie on the Move. We discuss the features of Indie on the Move and how it makes booking shows easier for both bands and venues. At the end of the show, Kyle shares some advice for musicians.
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WHRH 010 | Has your Band Created a Scene?
Today, we cover a lot of ground. Despite all the online media you do for your band, nothing is more powerful than being part of a scene.
Bonus holiday gift from Blasko: insider advice from the music industry at the end of the episode. If you are thinking of doing electronic press kits, you need to listen to this.
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Posted in Getting Fans, Planning and Strategy, Podcast
Tagged blasko, build a scene, community, EPK, grow your fans, kickstarter, more fans, music advice, music marketing, networking, OneSheet.com, podcast, press kits, promo kits, scene, Sonic Bids
WHRH 009 | Does your Band Really Want to be Famous?
Blasko constantly gets asked “How do I get my band famous?” In today’s podcast, we tackle the “fame” question and analyze what this really means in today’s music industry.
(Check us out on iTunes, too!)
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Posted in Making Money, Planning and Strategy, Podcast, Releasing Music, StageIt
Tagged blasko, famous, getting famous, making money, podcast, StageIt, success, sustainability, youtube
WHRH 008 | What Your Band Needs to do to Succeed
Blasko puts on his manager’s hat and dishes out what bands need to do consistently to achieve success with their music. The secret is no secret. A band needs to be diligent and constant. With realistic and attainable goals, you can get your band where it needs to be.
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WHRH 007 | Turn your Band into a Cult
Today, we discuss “cult branding” for your band. Not becoming a cult in a negative sense, but how you can create something special for your fans that build something great than just your music: a lifestyle.
Show notes:
- The Power of Cult Branding
- 7 tips of cult branding
- Made to Stick
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Posted in Getting Fans, Planning and Strategy, Podcast
Tagged blasko, build fans, cult, cult band, cult branding, free merch, free mp3, getting fans, podcast, promoting your band, treat fans like gold, viral band
WHRH 006 | Getting Your Band to the Next Level …The Reality
WHRH 006 | Getting Your Band to the Next Level ...The Reality [ 17:10 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadIn this episode, Blasko and I discuss the realities of “getting your band to the next level” and the realities of getting a manager for your band.
Show notes:
- Bands always ask about getting to the “Next Level”
- Interview with Blabbermouth and Eric Blair’s Blairing Out
- Artist Management for the Music Business
