Characteristics that will Destroy your Startup

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A “startup” can be anything from a business making a new product to a starting band looking to make it in the music industry. And, no matter what your startup is, there are certain characteristics, such as stubbornness and arrogance, that will doom you to failure if not addressed. 1. Stubbornness Entrepreneurs become passionate about […]

Business Model 101 – Build a business around your personality.

I am often amazed at how much today’s musicians can learn from the past.  We all think that we are in the age of digital music and the old rules no longer apply and that there are only new models to develop and pursue.  Wrong.  Instead, we can all learn a whole lot by looking […]

They Mayor of Margaritaville

I have posted about Jimmy Buffet before. He is the epitome of genius and invention when it comes to mixing music and commerce. There is so much to learn from him. “The title of his most popular song is showing up on restaurants, clothing, booze and casinos. Among the products he’s involved with are Landshark […]

Profile of 50 Cent – music business empressario

A great profile by Paul Resnikoff. Get past the street-tough imagery and braggadocio, and 50 Cent is actually one of the most well-run, well-conceived business entities in music. And like Jay-Z, he also one of the most wealthy. Spawned by Dr. Dre and Eminem and one the highest-selling rappers of all time, 50 Cent is […]

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