125 – Getting the Most Out of Your Social Media Marketing as a Musician – with Monica Strut

Social media can be a massive distraction. But if used correctly, it’s a tool that can help you work smarter instead of just harder. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, Monica Strut answers some of the most common questions you’re likely to have about social media and how to make the most of your online presence. Download the PDF Cheat Sheet Podcast Highlights: 00:18 – Who is Monica Strut? 00:57 – Social media reset 01:51 – How to fail on YouTube 03:16 – Consistency on social media 04:50 – How important is Instagram? 06:48 – Maintaining brand consistency on social media 07:49 – Using your personal profiles to promote your music 10:45 – How often can you post to social media? 11:38 – How important is social media for musicians? 15:40 – Working smarter not harder 16:40 – Why did you start your business as an artist coach? 20:55 – The issue with traditional business plan 21:48 – Is it overwhelming to offer a lot of different services? 27:55 – What’s the biggest challenge you’ve experienced in your business? 29:13 – What has been your biggest victory? 30:07 – Overcoming mental blocks 31:34 – Are there any books that have had an impact on you? 34:15 – Wrap up Transcription: Coming soon. Upgrade to Members Only Audios for more exciting, exclusive training.