Today's episode was inspired by Jet Li: it is a reminder to review who owns what. When it comes to things like your music, your name, and even your images, it's important to know (and not just assume) who owns what, especially if you have licensing/distribution deals, work in a band or partnership, and are actively touring.
Resources:
Why Jet Li Turned Down the Matrix (article)
Episode #111: How to Get a Registered Trademark
Episode #46: Protecting Your Music Through Copyright Registration
Episode #24: Every Musician Needs an Intraband Agreement
Need an attorney to help you through this all? Try Ron Coleman, he's the best.
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#345 - INTERVIEW: GLASYS on Trending on Reddit, Endorsements, and T-Pain
#344 - Weighing Opportunities
#343 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
#342 - Making Your Own Merchandise
#341 - Fitness For Musicians
#340 - Who to Tour With
#339 - Weekly Recap: Small Actions Add Up
#338 - INTERVIEW: Katie Zaccardi on Self-Care, Wellness, and Time Management
#337 - Tour Blogging Your Way to Success
#336 - How to Make Better Decisions
#335 - The Number One Reason Why Fans Will Buy Something
#334 - Making it Rain
#333 - Weekly Recap: Take a Look at Yourself
#332 - INTERVIEW: Peter Lin on Jazz, Music Business Hacks, and Culture
#331 - Getting More People to Shows: What Kind of Problem Do You Have?
#330 - How to Have More Effective Meetings
#329 - 6 Habits That Will Extend the Life of Your Music Career
#328 - When to Fire Yourself
#327 - Hidden Opportunities at Shows
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