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Music & Profits

by Courtney Benjamin & Ron D

Taking music industry creatives from music to profits. The music will outlive you so the business of your music career needs to be taken care of; so the business can take care of you and your family. We will discuss music publishing, licensing, management, artists, business and so much more. Our community will become organized and prepared for their career path in the music industry. If you are a artist, producer, manager, music publisher this is the perfect place for you to grow and learn.

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Episodes

  1. Bringing Artists to the Boardroom - Episode #28 w/ Latoya Cooper

    Latoya Cooper has helped many black women in music soar with her program Music Meets the Boardroom. We talk the business of music, strategic moves, Latoya Coopers career and so much more. Great opportunities for artists. So much game and some insight on trademarks.... Follow Latoya Cooper on IG:...

  2. Married Couples Working Together in the Music Industry - Episode #27 w/ Yin & Yang

    You ever wonder whats its like to work together with your spouse in the same industry. Checkout this great duo making a name for themselves in hip hop showing how you can build together and have balance. Yin & Yang are a married couple out of Texas; making Austin proud. Like Share and subscribe…

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  3. THE WORK BEHIND GETTING YOUR ARTISTS TO THE BIG STAGE - Episode #26 w/ DERRICK MCKINNEY

    Houstons' own Loud Muzik Ceo Derrick Mckinney talks to us about strategy and systems he's used to elevate his artists and label. The power of relationships are valuable. You don't need to abuse relationships but come with value to exchange value. See how you can get through the ups and downs as a...

  4. Understanding How to Profit First - Episode #25 w/ Susanne Mariga

    Paying your profits first is so key to business; we discuss this with Susanne Mariga and so much more about her book "Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises". We don't have money problems we have management issues. How many artists or music industry business owners are truly managing our...

  5. Benefits of Tracking Your Radio Spins - Episode #24 w/ Mike Matthews (Digital Radio Tracker)

    Radio tracking has its benefits and helps gain traction to see where your audience is coming from and where to spend your marketing dollars. Also bonus info for radio stations to become monitored has its benefits as well. All this and more checkout our interview with Mike Matthews founder of...

  6. Transparency of Street Teams and Artist Marketing - Episode #23 w/ Rapjuggernaut (KING PIN)

    "Transparency of Street Teams and Artist Marketing" Take a journey with us as we talk to Rapjuggernaut about street teams, getting your music out there and so much more. PromoVatican, ArtRevSol (FREE ARTIST AUDIT) "Put Me In The Game Coach" when you see Rapjuggernaut IG:@rapjuggernaut Join Music...

  7. Navigating Through The Business Side of The Music Industry - Episode #22 w/ Wendy Day

    In this episode Courtney Benjamin & Ron D talk with Wendy Day about: "Navigating through the business side of the music industry" The Business of Music Strategies Importance of Trademarking Choosing your Artist Name and much more INSTAGRAM | http://www.instagram.com/rapcoalition Want to hire…

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  8. Feeding Your Business

    JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY AND LEARN ABOUT ARTIST MANAGEMENT, MUSIC PUBLISHING, ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, MUSIC INDUSTRY EDUCATION AND MORE.... LEARN THE ART OF MUSIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Join Music Legacy Builders w/ Courtney Benjamin & Ron D: https://www.benjaminentacademy.com/ Follow us on IG…

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  9. Social Media / Marketing

    JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY AND LEARN ABOUT ARTIST MANAGEMENT, MUSIC PUBLISHING, ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, MUSIC INDUSTRY EDUCATION AND MORE.... LEARN THE ART OF MUSIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

  10. Topic: Benefits you Overlook with your PROs

    JOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY AND LEARN ABOUT ARTIST MANAGEMENT, MUSIC PUBLISHING, ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, MUSIC INDUSTRY EDUCATION AND MORE.... LEARN THE ART OF MUSIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicnprofits https://www.instagram.com/musicnprofits/

  11. Personal Credit VS Business Credit

    In many cases, you won’t be able to complete business transactions if your business doesn’t have credit. Lenders will use a business’s credit history when figuring out whether or not to loan the business money. You’ll also need credit in order to get business insurance. In many instances, you…

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  12. All the Money isn't Yours!!!

    In case you ever forget that it takes money to make money with your music, Courtney and Ron go over some general income and expense categories that may factor into your business/budgeting forecasts... now you know why music industry professionals say that it costs MORE to market and promote music...

  13. Interview w/ Courtney Benjamin & Akinyemi Ayinoluwa

    Interview w/ Courtney Benjamin & Akinyemi Ayinoluwa- Music Attorney & Partner. Hightower Solicitors. Join our Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicnprofits

  14. AMI Studios Podcast w/ Ron D

    In Artist Mill International Studios North Carolina cooking up. Seems like work never stops. Not concerned about the new Jordan’s, I’m concerned about the new 250 Ohm Closed Construction Studio Headphones.💪🏾 🎙️ 🎧 Excuse the background noise the studio was being renovated so there were lots of...

  15. Ron D w/ DJ Iceman (Wu -Tang Dj's) on music industry, Producers, Engineers and More!!!

    Ron D having a conversation with Wu-Tang DJ Iceman Robert Anderson about the music industry, Producers, Engineers and More!!! www.bigbossbeatz.com Spotify link-https://spoti.fi/2MKuKEd Join Our Facebook Community --->>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicnprofits/

  16. Tag Your Music

    Courtney Benjamin and Ron D tackles the importance of tags for your music. Especially when submitting music for licensing tags are key. Just like SEO keywords will helps people and music supervisors find your music. So listen to a song and see how it makes you feel.

  17. Metadata

    Today we will dive into METADATA step by step. This will help you not get your submissions to music supervisors or radio programmers deleted. Join our community Music & Profits- Part 1

  18. What They Don't Tell You About Networking

    Just as there are teams of business and social entrepreneurs who launch a startup together, there can also be teams of network entrepreneurs who work together to catalyze and sustain networks. A team can be stronger and more resilient than any single person, if they too are connected through a...

  19. Understanding The Jargon (Contracts)

    Because of their legal complexity, music contracts can be quite hard to decipher. They come in different shapes and sizes, and will often vary depending on the label, and the status of the artist involved. Even so, many of their commercial terms are similar. They certainly require closer…

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  20. 5 Music Income Sources During Pandemic

    Several musicians over the last months are still bringing in a stable income despite the effects of the pandemic. The common thread between them is that they have cultivated multiple sources of income. In fact, the average number of income sources is 4, and some reported as many as 8. It’s common...

  21. 3 Common mistakes made when picking a microphone

    The most common question I hear from producers, engineers, artist, etc.. revolves around which microphones are worth it and which ones are just hype.But the reality is that none of us have $10k to drop on a microphone, and even established studios are probably better off investing that money...

  22. All The Money Is Not Yours - Courtney Benjamin

    Artists understand in the business of your performance, album sales, touring, etc. The money is not all yours so when you have income coming in make sure you pay your business expenses; include yourself in that payment and your company so you both can grow. Background Music By: Agile Society…

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  23. MUSIC PUBLISHING BLUES

    Sometimes you have to put fire underneath a songwriter or artist. We tell you we need certain things for a reason from you artists/songwriters. Learn in the video to help us help you.... Chuuuuuch Background Music By: Agile Society Song: MISS ME Courtesy of C Benjamin Publishing

  24. Passing the work instead of doing the work

    Have any artists ever hired a manager before it was time. Take some time and learn what you need for your music business; get educated and remain a consistent student.

  25. 3 Cool Places you can sell your music online. w/Ron D

    Don't get into the habit of waiting on an opportunity before you do anything on your own. You can be making money with your music Now. Not now but Right Now!!! I'm going to show you 3 site where you can go and sell your music thats already established and is already generating a lot of traffic to...

  26. Producers!!!!! Less is More w/ Ron D

    Ron D talks about Being specific and strategic when making music. Producers have a habit of overdoing it and Ron wants to share how to create a balanced track. Join the Group: Music & Profits Facebook Group

  27. Stop letting opportunities slip away!!! w/ Courtney Benjamin

    So many times artists getting in their own way. Dare to be different, go against the grain and blaze your asset trail. Turn the Popeyes line into followers and income. Ed Sheeran positioned hisself in the streets performing and selling CDs. It takes a business mindset to leave that couch to stop...

  28. TIP: ARTISTS its ok to say NO

    Courtney Benjamin speaks on a couple things to look out for when your a artist without management and how you dont have to take every gig. Always remain a student no matter how much you think you know!

  29. Welcome to Music N Profits

    Courtney Benjamin & Ron D welcomes all the new members in the Music & Profits facebook group. We are here to give opportunities and help artists, producers, managers and publishers. A journey to helping artists/producers turn their music into profits. Secure All The Bags... Join the Group: Music…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Taking music industry creatives from music to profits. The music will outlive you so the business of your music career needs to be taken care of; so the business can take care of you and your family. We will discuss music publishing, licensing, management, artists, business and so much more. Our community will become organized and prepared for their career path in the music industry. If you are a artist, producer, manager, music publisher this is the perfect place for you to grow and learn.

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Courtney Benjamin & Ron D

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Music & Profits currently has 29 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

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Taking music industry creatives from music to profits. The music will outlive you so the business of your music career needs to be taken care of; so the business can take care of you and your family. We will discuss music publishing, licensing, management, artists, business and so much more. Our...

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Music & Profits is created and hosted by Courtney Benjamin & Ron D.
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