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Why should a band use business characteristics? Check out this conversation between host Dave Swillum and James Cross from the Better Band Bureau Podcast. Starting off in local radio James got into audio and working with music. He went on to work on Van’s Warped Tour for three tours working in merchandise and sponsorship and now runs a recording studio in VT.
Between Dave’s experience playing and touring with rock and hardcore bands in New England and James experience in the industry in multiple roles we really lay out a conversation about why and how to integrate business into your band or art.
In This Episode We Cover
Quotes
“Band’s who take the business side of things seriously are much more likely to succeed even if they are inferior musically to other bands.” - James Cross
“When you understand business, it’s just easier to make the right decisions.” - James Cross
Jame’s & Better Band Bureau Podcast Links
Website
https://thebetterbandbureau.com/podcast/
https://www.facebook.com/thebetterbandbureau/
Jame’s Recommended Resources
Jame’s DIY Tour Guide
https://pinnacleprosound.com/the-ultimate-diy-tour-budgeting-guide-for-bands/
The Go Giver
By Bob Burg
https://amzn.to/2VY7vMn
I Prevail Tayler Swift Cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czb_CZfWko8
All You Need To Know About The Music Business
Donald Passman
https://amzn.to/33051P6
Indie Music Survival Guide
https://amzn.to/2TUTr3Y
Waking Up From Work Podcast Links
Website
www.wakingupfromwork.com
Patreon (If you want to support the show check out our sweet offers for you)
https://www.patreon.com/wakingupfromwork
Instagram/Twitter/Tik Tok
@davewakeup
Facebook Community to connect to creatives
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupfromwork/about/
wakeupfromworkpodcast@gmail.com
Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJeddF25VuWn8Eg3Fhy13fQ?view_as=subscriber
For audio advice and more in depth music content from Dave
www.crawlspaceaudio.com
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Investing In Result’s | Garbage In Is Garbage Out W/ Dave Swillum
Working With What You Have To Create The Life You Want W/ Andrew Oliver
Don’t Lose Your Passion Pursuing Your Passion W/ Dave Swillum
Owning The Losses, Staying Curious, and Boutique Brands W/ Ciara Stockeland
It’s Not Coming To You, You Need To Go Get It W/ Fabiana Claure
The Idea Is What Made It Good, Everything Else Was Just Extra W/ Dave Swillum
Catching Lighting In A Bottle Ideas & Harvesting W/ Dave Swillum
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Filtering The Content We Consume W/ Dave Swillum
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People Say You Can Only Be An Expert In One Thing...... That’s Wrong W/ J Mark / Djinnman
Self Love, Persistence, & Starting That Spark W/ Founder of Fire. Clothing Ian Howard
Living As A Creative & High Performance Athlete: Whole Life, Playwright, & Embracing Adversity W/ Chris Leon
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