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EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 17 MIN

The GENIUS Behind Starting Your Own Record Label

from Top Music Attorney Podcast With Miss Krystle · host Top Music Attorney

🟡 Become your Own Record Label: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel  🟢 Free Case Evaluation: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/freecaseevaluation  🟠 Say Hi On IG https://instagram.com/topmusicattorney In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses The GENIUS Behind Starting Your Own Independent Record Label. From protecting your intellectual property to structuring your music business for long-term growth, this conversation explores how artists can take control of their careers and start monetizing like true entrepreneurs. Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, this strategy could change everything. Discover the mindset shift that separates hobbyists from professionals and why many artists stop just short of their breakthrough. Learn how the right legal and business foundations can help you scale, secure opportunities, and build something that lasts.  0:00 Coming Up 00:20 Introduction   00:41 Start Your Own Record Label   01:25 Taylor Swift Purchasing Her Songs   02:17 Tinashe Leaving RCA   02:51 Presentation Is Key   03:14 LLC Protection   03:48 Music Business Enterprise   04:13 Operating Agreement   04:38 Where To Set Up Your LLC   05:08 Recording Agreement   05:38 Own Your Intellectual Property   05:59 Difference Between Copyrights & Trademarks   06:54 Protecting Yourself From Copyright Infringement   07:19 Music Catalog Value   08:09 How To Register Copyrights & Trademarks   08:47 Contractor Agreements   09:50 Monetize   10:38 Audience Harvesting   11:01 Think Like A Record Label   11:19 Sponsorships & Partnerships   11:44 Sync Licensing   12:08 AI In Music & Content Creation   12:33 Become Your Own Record Label Step-By-Step Guide Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🟡Become Your Own Record Label: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel 💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com ⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com 📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync 📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/ 📄 Music Contracts: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/music-contracts 🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast 🟢  Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/free-stuff  Miss Krystle Artist Links: https://www.misskrystle.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOP MUSIC ATTORNEY SOCIALS Links: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/links Website: https://topmusicattorney.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topmusicattorney/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@topmusicattorney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topmusicattorney Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/top-music-attorney-16405573/ MISS KRYSTLE SOCIALS Website: http://www.misskrystle.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1g6jAksCoujtcbg6zJpJ39 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misskrystlelive Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misskrystlelive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissKrystleLive Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misskrystle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissKrystlelive Website: http://www.misskrystle.com/ #BecomeARecordLabel #IndependentRecordLabel #StartARecordLabel

🟡 Become your Own Record Label:https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel  🟢 Free Case Evaluation: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/freecaseevaluation 🟠 Say Hi On IG https://instagram.com/topmusicattorney In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses The GENIUS Behind Starting Your Own Independent Record Label. From protecting your intellectual property to structuring your music business for long-term growth, this conversation explores how artists can take control of their careers and start monetizing like true entrepreneurs. Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, this strategy could change everything. Discover the mindset shift that separates hobbyists from professionals and why many artists stop just short of their breakthrough. Learn how the right legal and business foundations can help you scale, secure opportunities, and build something that lasts.  0:00 Coming Up00:20 Introduction  00:41 Start Your Own Record Label  01:25 Taylor Swift Purchasing Her Songs  02:17 Tinashe Leaving RCA  02:51 Presentation Is Key  03:14 LLC Protection  03:48 Music Business Enterprise  04:13 Operating Agreement  04:38 Where To Set Up Your LLC  05:08 Recording Agreement  05:38 Own Your Intellectual Property  05:59 Difference Between Copyrights & Trademarks  06:54 Protecting Yourself From Copyright Infringement  07:19 Music Catalog Value  08:09 How To Register Copyrights & Trademarks  08:47 Contractor Agreements  09:50 Monetize  10:38 Audience Harvesting  11:01 Think Like A Record Label  11:19 Sponsorships & Partnerships  11:44 Sync Licensing  12:08 AI In Music & Content Creation  12:33 Become Your Own Record Label Step-By-Step Guide Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🟡Become Your Own Record Label:https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/📄 Music Contracts: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/music-contracts🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast🟢  Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/free-stuff Miss Krystle Artist Links: https://www.misskrystle.com------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TOP MUSIC ATTORNEY SOCIALSLinks: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/linksWebsite: https://topmusicattorney.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topmusicattorney/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@topmusicattorneyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/topmusicattorneyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/top-music-attorney-16405573/ MISS KRYSTLE SOCIALSWebsite: http://www.misskrystle.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1g6jAksCoujtcbg6zJpJ39Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misskrystleliveTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misskrystleliveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissKrystleLiveLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misskrystle/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissKrystleliveWebsite: http://www.misskrystle.com/ #BecomeARecordLabel #IndependentRecordLabel #StartARecordLabel

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