Posted: Apr 13, 2020

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post by Whitney Asher of The Marketing Mixtape.

 

"...feeling distracted? If you’ve got a ton of to-do’s but can’t seem to focus, check out our top 3 productivity hacks… & then get back to work!!"

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Posted: Apr 6, 2020

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post by Kristen Ford, Nashville based indie rock act with a passion for music business and a book on DIY touring in the works.

 

Seeing as so many gigs are canceled, with business as usual impossible due to coronavirus social distancing, I am trying to make the most of this unfortunate situation. If you are a musician like me, whether you are self employed, have a small business with a few employees or just do music part time and are still missing some of your income due to Coronavirus cancelations, I hope some of these resources will be helpful...

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Posted: Sep 25, 2017

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

"We all have seen people come up with life hacks and thought “why didn’t I think of that?” Well, here are some travel hacks tailored to bands on the road..."

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Posted: Jul 10, 2017

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post written by Jonathan Sexton, CEO of Bandposters.

 

"It’s hard to stay on top of all the things you have to do to break your band and make a living...To keep ahead of the game, time management is key. So we’ve put together a weekly calendar for you, with some helpful things you can do early in the week to help sell out your shows on the weekends..."

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Posted: May 1, 2017

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post by Vinnie Hines of Artist Collective.

 

"Working remotely isn’t for everyone...So know yourself and realize that these methods don’t work for everyone. However, I thrive on the chaos. I accept the challenge daily of having my cake and literally eating it, too...To optimize your experience, experiment with the following tips and tricks..."

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