Gaining TRACTION as an Artist and Building Your Music Career | Chad Lawson

What does it really take to get your creative work in front of more people and make a real living from your craft? Some say not to worry about the money, but how can you stay true to your art while still moving the ball forward?Today, I connected with Chad Lawson, an American pianist and composer, who found that sweet spot between the business side of music and creating work that he is truly passionate about. In this conversation, he breaks down the exact steps he took in the early days to build his business, a unique way that he stays connected in the music industry, and why he is grateful he spent the first 20 years as an independent artist, because of all the business lessons he learned.ACCESS FULL SHOW NOTES HERE: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/16 TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:Creatives: You Must Make Money While You Sleep (Residual Income)Land More Opportunities by Doing This One ThingHow Do Artists Balance 'Going After the Money' and 'It's About the People'?Tactical Tips on How to Strengthen Connections and Build Your NetworkBuy ‘Make Art Make Money’ by Elizabeth Hyde Stevens: https://amzn.to/3Sl5hDz Buy ‘Trust Me, I’m Lying’ by Ryan Holiday: https://amzn.to/48VHtM7 Connect with Chad Lawson: https://www.chadlawson.com/ Follow Chad on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chadlawson/ Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/ WATCH Episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady