How to Approach Labels the Right Way — with Brandon Alan Lewis of Punkerton Records

🎙️ Brandon from Punkerton Records: The Business Side of Artist Deals & Label Culture🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Brandon, the force behind Punkerton Records, to unpack what really goes on behind the scenes when labels and artists negotiate deals—and what it takes to truly thrive in a collaborative label culture.💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:✅ The Cost of Growth: Why doing “more” costs more—and how that impacts artist deals today ✅ The Shift in Percentages: From overly artist-friendly to mutual sustainability ✅ Know Your Worth: What every band should prepare before the first label meeting ✅ Symbiotic Culture: Why Punkerton’s “all in this together” motto isn’t just talk ✅ Team Player Test: The mindset labels are really looking for in 2025🔥 WHY LISTEN?Whether you're preparing to talk with a label or dreaming of joining a tight-knit music family, this episode will help you:✅ Understand the business realities behind artist deals ✅ Learn how to present yourself professionally to labels✅ Decide what kind of label culture you actually want to be part ofIf you're serious about building a career—not just a moment—in music, this one's for you.🎧 Listen now and learn how to show up like a pro at your next label meeting...#RecordLabelTips #ArtistAdvice #PunkertonRecords #TunepactPodcast #IndieMusicBusiness #DIYMusic #LabelCulture #BandLife #MusicIndustryInsights