Creative Juice
Creative Juice, brought to you by Indepreneur, is a weekly 1-hour podcast dedicated to enabling you to pursue your creative passion. Each week we interview successful independent musicians, music industry professionals, and music marketers to give you an inside look at what it's like to treat your "dream" like your "fallback". We also take you inside whats working now at the cutting edge of music marketing. You'll learn exactly how to gain control, clarity, and confidence in your music career.
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EP370: 3 Split Tests To Perform across Your Music Marketing
04/15/2025
EP370: 3 Split Tests To Perform across Your Music Marketing
Is your marketing starting to feel stale? Not sure how to get better results or break out of a creative rut? It might be time to run some tests... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa break down 3 split tests we’ve run at IndieX so that you can run them to improve your own music marketing with data-driven decisions! Learn how to compare interest targeting groups vs individual ad sets, why open targeting depends on the quality of your content, and how to split test email subject lines in a way most artists overlook! If you want better results from your ads, emails, and the rest of your music marketing without guessing what works, these tests will give you a clear starting point to experiment and grow! DISCOVER: What We’ve Learned From Testing Grouped Interests Vs Individual Ad Sets In Meta Campaigns Why Open Targeting Can Actually Work Better With High-performing Content How To Test Email Subject Lines The Right Way (Hint: It’s Not What You Think) Why Breaking Away From "Industry Standard" Email Styles Will Boost Your Engagement How To Use Split Testing To Improve Your Music Marketing Over Time RESOURCES:
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EP369: If You Have Less Than 1000 Fans Online, Do These 3 Things
04/08/2025
EP369: If You Have Less Than 1000 Fans Online, Do These 3 Things
Starting with a small fan base online and want to see that number grow? The right content strategy can be a major unlock for artists... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa are joined by IndieX Strategist and As December Falls guitarist Ande Hunter, who shares the story of their song "Therapy" going viral across social media! Learn about the three-step process that helped triple their Spotify monthly listeners and double their social media following and how to establish a reliable system for content creation for your music career! If you're looking to tap into organic social media and give your fan base a growth spurt, the story from this episode is packed with strategies to start using! DISCOVER: What 3 Step Process As December Falls Used To Create Viral Videos for "Therapy" Why Researching And Modeling Successful Content Can Set You Up For Success Why Focusing On Performance-Driven Content Is The Right Move How Streaming Numbers Serve As A B2b Metric What It Means To Syndicate Your Successful Content How To Pivot Your Song Selection And Marketing Strategy Post-Virality What Challenges Come With Monetizing Fans Who Discover You Through Short-Form Content RESOURCES:
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EP368: Features, Benefits, and Storytelling To Your Fans
04/01/2025
EP368: Features, Benefits, and Storytelling To Your Fans
What if music is the attention-getter in your career but not the main value driver? If this seems out of this world, it might deserve a deeper look... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive into the marketing behind Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's new album "I Said I Love You First" and unpack the concept of features, benefits, and storytelling to your fans! Learn about her brand Rare Beauty and how it intertwines with her music strategy and revenue streams, as well as how to make your music releases fan-centric! If you want to understand how to leverage your brand beyond just music, this episode brings insights from a music marketing story happening in real time! DISCOVER: How Selena Gomez's Brand Rare Beauty Influences Her Music Marketing How Her Approach To Email Marketing Changed Leading Up To The Release Why You Should Focus Your Music Releases On Your Fans What Crowdsourced Content Does For Fan Engagement Why Music Might Be The Loss Leader In Your Business RESOURCES:
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EP367: AI, Music Law, and What Artists Should Know with Ryan Schmidt
03/25/2025
EP367: AI, Music Law, and What Artists Should Know with Ryan Schmidt
The music industry is famous for being extremely litigious. And now in 2025, it's more complex than ever, and knowing the legal ins and outs is critical for artists... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa are joined by music lawyer Ryan Schmidt to dive deep into the music industry's legal landscape in 2025! Ryan shares his unique journey from artist to attorney and discusses why he chose to focus on advocating for artists. Learn about the common legal traps artists fall into, the ethical and legal challenges presented by AI in music, and how to separate deal promises from the paperwork! If you're looking to understand the legal essentials of the music industry and how to protect yourself as an artist, this episode is packed with insights straight from an expert in the field! DISCOVER: Why Understanding Music Law Is Crucial For Artists In 2025 How AI Is Changing The Legal And Ethical Landscape Of The Industry What Separates A Good Deal From A Bad One What Sam Altman’s Comments On US Copyright Laws Mean Which Legal Basics Artists Absolutely Must Get Right RESOURCES:
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EP366: Following Up With Your Fans To Move Your Career Forward
03/18/2025
EP366: Following Up With Your Fans To Move Your Career Forward
Ever heard the saying "the fortune is in the follow-up"? It's a core principle in marketing, but applying it to a music career can feel a bit strange for artists... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa talk about how to follow up with fans in automated sequences and our go-to follow up practices that we install for our clients for you to swipe! Learn to build engagement sequences that spark continuous interaction, abandoned cart automations that recover lost sales and post-purchase sequences that keep your customers coming back to support! If you need ways to keep in touch with your fans after they've made a purchase or interacted with your content, this episode is packed with strategies you can apply right away! DISCOVER: What Most Artists Miss In Their Abandoned Cart Automations What Makes Winback Strategies So Powerful For Your Bottom Line How Incremental Changes Improve Your Overall Marketing Strategy What To Include In Your Post Purchase Emails To Make Your Fans Love You Why Follow Up Is The PERFECT Place For Your Exclusive Content How To "Flirt" With Your Audience Using Content Loops To Keep Them Engaged RESOURCES:
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EP365: The Fan Segments You NEED To Pay Attention To
03/11/2025
EP365: The Fan Segments You NEED To Pay Attention To
Are you reaching all your fans effectively or just casting a wide net and hoping for the best? Segmenting and targeting your fans is a tactic everyone LOVES to talk about but rarely gets right... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa demystify fanbase segmentation in digital marketing, how to do it effectively, and what it means for your music career! Learn the real differences between your customers and subscribers, why the music industry often gets it wrong, and the initial fan segmentation process every artist should follow! If you've ever felt stuck in the weeds targeting your fans without seeing real impact, this episode is here to help you clear the path and start optimizing your fan engagement like never before! DISCOVER: How To Split Your Customer And Subscriber Lists Why Most Of The Music Industry Talks To Every Fan The Same Way How To Keep Your Email And Text Marketing Lists Clean What Simple Engagement Segmentation Looks Like And Why It Matters Where To Focus Once You Start Seeing Results From Your Segmentation Efforts When To Get Hyper Targeted In Your Paid Ad Campaigns RESOURCES:
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EP364: Building a 3 Dimensional Artist Brand
03/04/2025
EP364: Building a 3 Dimensional Artist Brand
Are you crafting your artist brand, or is it unintentionally crafting you? For artists, it's easy to fall into traps that strip away your identity, especially online... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa tackle the tall task of developing a three-dimensional artist brand that's authentic to you! Learn the difference between emotional and visual branding, the risks associated with misaligned branding efforts, how to listen to your fans, and the essential questions that help you build a brand that sticks! If you're wrestling with the balance between marketing and branding, this episode will get you on track and thinking differently about your artist brand! DISCOVER: Why Too Many Constraints Can Dilute Your Brand How To Ask The Right Branding Questions As An Artist What Artists Can Learn from Mark Rebillet About Branding What The Key Differences Are Between Marketing And Branding How To Use Active And Passive Listening With Your Fans When Branding Becomes A Waste Of Time And How To Time It How To Deploy A Stupid Simple Branding Strategy RESOURCES:
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EP363: Studio Pro Marketing 101 With Carl Bahner
02/25/2025
EP363: Studio Pro Marketing 101 With Carl Bahner
Looking to grow your studio business in today's rapidly evolving music industry? Or maybe you're an artist curious about what you can learn about branding outside the norms of music marketing? In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa sit down with Carl Bahner, a seasoned producer, engineer, drummer, and educator, to dive deep into the world of marketing and branding for studio professionals! typical artist fanbase growth. Learn about marketing that builds familiarity and trust first, how to find your unique "why," and why it's so impactful, and the real meaning of branding beyond just artist promotion. Whether you're an engineer, producer, mixer, artist, or creative looking to sharpen your marketing and branding strategies, this episode is packed with insights to ELEVATE your online presence! Tune in! DISCOVER: How Marketing For Studio Professionals Requires Different Tactics From Artists' Fan Acquisition Why Branding Is About Finding And Communicating Your Core "Why" What Kind Of Self-Reflection Studio Pros Should Engage In To Enhance Their Branding How Creatives Can Use Social Media For Proof And Qualified Engagement What Lessons Artists Can Take From Studio Branding RESOURCES:
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EP362: Growing and Scaling As An Artist in 2025
02/20/2025
EP362: Growing and Scaling As An Artist in 2025
Ready to take your music career to the next level this year? Whether you're an artist just starting out or looking to scale up, understanding where to focus your efforts can make all the difference... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive into the specific needs of artists at different stages of their careers! Learn how to identify your current needs, and what steps you can take to address them, from speeding up music and content creation to activating fans at scale and making more effective offers! If you’re serious about making 2025 the year your music business changes, this episode covers where to look and dial in your efforts! DISCOVER: How To Identify And Meet The Needs Of Your Music Career At Its Current Stage Why Artists Need To Decrease The Time To Music And Content Creation Why Fan Activation Points Are Crucial For Scaling Up And How To Implement Them What The Most Critical Metaskill For Musicians Is How To Audit And Build Marketing Systems From The Ground Up Why It's Worth Going The Extra Mile In Content Creation RESOURCES:
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EP361: Top Selling Offers From Artists At Our Music Marketing Agency
02/11/2025
EP361: Top Selling Offers From Artists At Our Music Marketing Agency
Wondering what products to sell and how to market them to your fans so they ACTUALLY sell? It's one of the most common questions we hear from artists... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa unpack the top-selling offers from our IndieX agency artists last year to give you insights and inspiration for your own offers! Learn about value stacking, the patterns around these offers, creating appealing hooks, and why the story behind your products makes all the difference! If you're puzzling over how to craft compelling offers that resonate with your fans, this episode will give you a kick start of inspiration based on what's working across our roster of clients! DISCOVER: What Offers Had The Most Success Last Year At IndieX And Why Why Value Stacking VIP Upgrades Makes For A Great Offer How Narrative Around Your Products Changes The Game What Impact Soft Goods Can Have On Your Overall Sales Strategy Why Knowing Your Numbers Is Crucial For Effective Offer Planning RESOURCES:
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EP360: We're Not Fcked AI For Artists in 2025
02/04/2025
EP360: We're Not Fcked AI For Artists in 2025
Does all the talk around AI and music have you feeling doom and gloom? Is there no hope? You're not alone, so take a deep breath... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa open up a philosophical discussion about AI, the future of creative businesses, and where this whole dang thing might be headed! Learn what Andy Warhol can teach you about processes in your creative work, how to use AI as a tool and playground in 2025, and how art is all about injecting yourself into what you do! If you're worried about AI replacing you as an artist or feel trapped in a crisis of meaning, this episode offers our fresh perspective and reasons for hope! DISCOVER: Why Artists Are Worried About AI How Technological Advancements Contribute To Human Expansion And Creativity What To Focus On In This Wave Of Technological Advancement How Embracing AI Tools Now Will Open Up New Creative Possibilities What Three Immediate Actions You Can Take With AI In Your Music Career RESOURCES:
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EP359: Avoid These Mistakes In Your Music Marketing
01/28/2025
EP359: Avoid These Mistakes In Your Music Marketing
Are you making simple mistakes in your music marketing? Many artists don't even know what to look out for... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa put a magnifying glass on common strategic and tactical mistakes that artists need to avoid in their marketing! Learn about myths around oversaturation, bad targeting choices and trigger cities, missed opportunities for fan engagement, and why automating everything isn't the answer! If you're ready to clean up your marketing and start making moves that actually build your fan base, this episode will help you identify and avoid common marketing mistakes that artists slip into far too often! DISCOVER: Why Worrying About Oversaturation Is Holding Back Your Growth The Myth Of Trigger Cities And How Poor Targeting Choices Will Waste Your Marketing Dollars What Simple Opportunities You Might Miss To Elevate Fan Engagement When To Choose Manual Processes Over Automated Processes In Your Marketing How To Use Digital Signage To Guide Your Fans Why "Easy Button" Advertising Software Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be RESOURCES:
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EP358: Looking Back at Q4 and Planning Your E-Commerce Strategy
01/21/2025
EP358: Looking Back at Q4 and Planning Your E-Commerce Strategy
Looking to fine tune your online store strategy for 2025? Looking back at insights from other artists last year can give you a head start... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa share a market report from our agency IndieX, highlighting the significant e-commerce sales boost during Q4 of last year! Learn about sales growth at Black Friday this year compared to 2023 and what this surge in sales as we wrapped up 2024 could mean for your 2025 strategy! If you want insight into leveraging this upward trend in the market, this episode is packed with advice on planning your e-commerce sales strategy and managing your marketing even if the market gets tough! DISCOVER: How Last Year’s Q4 E-commerce Sales Data Can Guide Your 2025 Strategy Why Increased Buyer Confidence In 2025 Could Spell A Big Win For Your Online Store How To Start Building Out Your Sales Promotional Calendar Effectively Right Now What To Do With Stable Campaigns During Tough Market Conditions Why Lower CPMs In Q1 Are A Great Opportunity To Test And Tweak Ads RESOURCES:
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EP357: 2 Steps To Make Marketing Your Music More Productive
01/14/2025
EP357: 2 Steps To Make Marketing Your Music More Productive
Want to make sure you hit your music career goals this year but that your marketing will hold you back? Two simple process tweaks could set you up for success... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa outline two crucial processes that you can add into your music marketing right now to see an immediate increase in productivity. Learn how to roadmap and plan your music marketing and keep it on track and mistake free so that you hit your goals faster! If you’re tired of scrambling at the last minute and fixing mistakes that could've been avoided, this systems we cover in this episode will make your marketing efforts more efficient and effective! DISCOVER: Why Implementing QA Processes And A Communication Cadence Is Essential For Marketing Productivity How Regular Meetings And Tracking Can Prevent Slipping On Progress What Steps To Take To Make Marketing Fun And Rewarding While Being Productive How To Avoid Last-minute Errors By Separating QA From Marketing Builds Why Even The Best Marketers Can Make Mistakes And How QA Can Save The Day How To Build An Initial QA Checklist And Catalog Past Mistakes RESOURCES:
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EP356: What's Working In Music Marketing in 2025
01/07/2025
EP356: What's Working In Music Marketing in 2025
We get a ton of questions from artists and bands about the best music marketing practices across YouTube, Instagram, and our IndiePro community group. So today we'll answer a few... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa hand-selected some great music marketing questions for a special Q&A episode! Learn about rebranding in your music career, using livestreams effectively in your marketing, generating follow up sales with your fans online, TikTok strategies, and what's working in music marketing in 2025! If you’ve got some burning questions about music marketing that you've been too shy to ask, this episode tackles a bunch of common questions we hear from artists like you! DISCOVER: What Actually Makes Up An Artist Brand Where To Focus Your Efforts When It Comes To Repeat Sales From Your Fans How To Plan Out Livestreams That Actually Engage Your Fans What To Focus On When Nurturing Your Email List How Retargeting Campaigns Work in 2025 What Organic and Paid Strategies Work For Artists On TikTok RESOURCES:
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EP355: What's On The HOrizon In The Music Business 2025
12/31/2024
EP355: What's On The HOrizon In The Music Business 2025
What’s in store for the music industry in 2025? While no one can say for sure, we’ve got some predictions and ideas to share... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive into our predictions related to AI generated music and AI artists, litigation that could shape the industry, the role of tastemakers, privacy concerns in music marketing, and beyond! If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve and start planning for 2025, load up this episode before your end of year planning sessions to get inspired! RESOURCES:
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EP354: Music Marketing Predictions for 2025
12/24/2024
EP354: Music Marketing Predictions for 2025
As 2024 wraps up, it’s time to look ahead at what 2025 has in store for music marketing and the music industry! In this episode of Creative Juice, join Jack and Circa for a round of predictions for the new year, diving into the future of AI, social media content strategies, music marketing tools, and more! If you’re ready to make 2025 your best year yet, this episode will inspire and motivate you to set your goals and take your music career to the next level! RESOURCES:
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EP353: Artist Monetization in 3 Steps
12/17/2024
EP353: Artist Monetization in 3 Steps
Want to focus your marketing on monetizing your audience and turning your fans into customers? You'll need to get in their heads... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa discuss monetization in music marketing and how to create, ascend, and maximize customers to build revenue as an artist! Learn how to make offers to first time customers, resell to your existing customers, and track the lifetime value of your fans so that you know who your best customers are! If you've cracked the process of capturing the attention of fans and have a growing audience waiting to support you, this episode will put you on the fast track to monetizing your music career! DISCOVER: Why Artists Need To Understand Customer Psychology What Selling Forces Artists To Do What's The Hardest Thing To Do In Music Marketing? How To Make Offers To First Time Customers Why Upsells and Order Bumps Make Buying Easier For Your Fans How To Sell Higher Ticket Products To Your Customers How To Make Sales 7x Easier RESOURCES:
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EP352: Creative Marketing That Your Fans Will LOVE
12/10/2024
EP352: Creative Marketing That Your Fans Will LOVE
Stretching creativity into marketing is a huge step artists can take to create a culture and community that keeps fans engaged for the long haul! With more competition than ever for fans' attention, while it sounds great in theory, the practice requires a shift in thinking... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive into creative marketing, world-building, and fan nurturing that will set you apart and make your fans love you! Learn how to program a path for your fans after discovery, the real reason to release music consistently, and how to set clear calls to action that set you apart in the minds of your fans! If you’re ready to stand out in the crowded social space and lock in your fans' attention, this episode has tons of examples to help you get started! DISCOVER: How To Program Paths For Your Fans That Reflect Your Artistic Personality Why You Need Clear Calls To Action Across Your Digital Presence How To Build Checkpoints For Your Fans How To Avoid Overloading Your Fans With Information When To Invest In Your Infrastructure To Capture And Nurture Fan Attention Why Building A Library Of Exclusive Content Will Help You Grow RESOURCES:
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EP351: Quick Merch Tips To Sell More This Week
12/03/2024
EP351: Quick Merch Tips To Sell More This Week
As we roll into Cyber Week and the holiday season, there's a ton of opportunity for artists to sell more music and merch to fans! In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack is joined by IndieFounder Coach Jonah McLean aka DUX for a lightning round of quick tips to help you sell more this holiday season and beyond! Learn how to make your offers more valuable, open up more opportunities for your fans, and see an ROI on all your sales efforts from small tweaks to big promotions! If you want to maximize the sales in your online store not only this holiday season but into 2025, this episode is full of tactical tips to help you get there! DISCOVER: How To Analyze The Market and When To Raise Your Prices What Bonuses Can Do For Your Offers How To Brand Your Products Into Offers and Why It Matters Why Selling Out Is A Good Thing What Sales Infrastructure To Put In Place For Easy Revenue Wins RESOURCES:
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EP350: Making Your First Impression on Fans Count
11/26/2024
EP350: Making Your First Impression on Fans Count
In the attention economy of the music industry, many artists spin their wheels with marketing and struggle to even get their music out to new fans... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa take on the marketing strategies that artists can use to grab attention and get traction with their music right from the start! Learn how the approach to capturing attention online has evolved, a practical three-step method for organic growth on social media, and tips to hook your audience in a way that stands out from the noise! If you're struggling to get your music heard online, this episode has key insights on organic growth, paid social media campaigns, and how to build your fan base in a sustainable way! DISCOVER: What The Cold Start Problem Is And How It Affects New Artists How Marketing Strategies Have Changed For Getting Initial Attention Online The 3x Method To Grow Organically On Social Media What Video Posting Cadence Works Best For Growth How To Write Compelling Copy For Your Videos How To Structure and Test Paid Social Ad Campaigns For Your Music Why Platforms Like Tiktok And Instagram Are Gamechangers For Inspiration RESOURCES:
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EP349: The 3 Levers of Fan Base Growth
11/19/2024
EP349: The 3 Levers of Fan Base Growth
If you're navigating the music industry as an artist as we head into 2025, your strongest currency is attention. If you know how to harness it... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa discuss the three attention levers that your music marketing needs for you to build your business! Learn about creating lasting first impressions, transforming momentary interest into sustained engagement, and the essential stages in taking your audience through a journey that turns fans into customers and advocates! If you want to market your music so that you have a community of fans who stick with you, focusing on their creating, capturing, and monetizing attention is the goal. This episode is the foundation to get you started! DISCOVER: What The Three Key Levers Of Fan Base Growth Are And Why Each One Is Important Why Focusing Just On Getting Attention Is A Common Mistake Among Artists How To Create A Strong First Impression That Sticks With New Fans How To Educate Your Fans With Content That Keeps Them Engaged Where The Buddy System As A Customer Journey Fits Into These Attention Levers How The Stages Of Awareness Affect Fan Engagement And Business Growth How Different Levels Of Fan Awareness Affect Your Business Growth RESOURCES:
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EP348: The First Things You Need to Know About Music Marketing
11/12/2024
EP348: The First Things You Need to Know About Music Marketing
Music marketing is always evolving, always changing with trends in the industry, and whether you're just starting out trying to wrap your head around marketing your music or you're trying to keep on track with your goals, knowing what to focus on can be tough... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa go back to foundations to discuss how music marketing should serve your career as an artist! Learn the core goals of effective music marketing, discuss strategies to bridge the gap between your current income and potential music-related income, and explore the three fundamental ways to grow a business! If you're trying to figure out how to lay a solid marketing foundation that truly benefits your music career, this episode will provide the clarity and direction you need. DISCOVER: What The Primary Goal Of Music Marketing Is And How It Should Serve Your Career How To Decrease The Gap Between Your Current Income And Potential Music-Related Earnings What Are The Three Ways To Grow Any Business, Including Your Music Career Which Two Paths You Might Take In Your Music Career And How To Choose The Right One How To Distinguish Between False And Helpful Narratives About Growing Your Fan Base RESOURCES:
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EP347: 6 Ways You Can Monetize Your Fanbase Online Today
11/05/2024
EP347: 6 Ways You Can Monetize Your Fanbase Online Today
For artists with a large (or growing) audience online, one of the biggest questions we hear is "How do I monetize my fan base more effectively?" It’s all about choosing the right monetization paths... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive into six paths to monetize your online audience, the pros and cons of each approach, and how to stack them for maximum impact! You'll learn about running launches to convert followers into subscribers and customers, how funnels and sales promotions can help you off the revenue rollercoaster, and live show and membership monetization strategies! If you're looking to focus on monetization in your music career in the near future, this episode is a must-listen! DISCOVER: How To Plan And Execute A Launch That Draws In Subscribers And Customers Why New Launches Short Circuit Your Brain To The Work of Monetization What To Consider When Building Offers and Funnels How Sales Promotions Smooth Out Your Revenue What Risks Come With Tour-Related Monetization And How To Navigate Them How To Excel With Your Membership (And Where Most Artists Fall Short) Which Two Types Of Artists Find The Most Success With Streaming Revenue Paths RESOURCES:
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EP346: A Crash Course In Email Marketing for Musicians
10/29/2024
EP346: A Crash Course In Email Marketing for Musicians
Scan your inbox for emails from your favorite artists and you'll probably find "newsletters" packed with too much content, graphics, and calls to action. Artists often miss out on the power of email marketing, but a new platform won't solve the problem... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa break down the biggest email marketing levers you can pull to make your email campaigns crush! Learn how to avoid common email marketing mistakes in the music industry, craft subject lines that make your fans beg to open your email, and use strong copywriting throughout your emails to keep your audience hooked. If you're looking to boost your email marketing strategy so that your fans actually read your emails and engage, this episode is your crash course in email marketing for musicians! DISCOVER: What Artists Get Wrong About Email Marketing (And How To Avoid It) How To Write Subject Lines That Compel Fans To Open Your Emails Why You Should Send Your Fans Other People's Content How To Maintain A Consistent Voice Across Multiple Emails Why Simplifying Your Email Strategy Can Lead To Better Engagement What Open Loops Are And How To Use Them To Keep Fans Interested How To Master The P.S. Section In Your Emails RESOURCES:
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EP345: How To Actually Start Selling To Your Fans Online
10/22/2024
EP345: How To Actually Start Selling To Your Fans Online
Think setting up an online store, getting merch, and running ads is all it takes to start selling to your fans? Think again. Marketing and e-commerce is an art itself... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive deep into the fundamentals of digital marketing and e-commerce to help you sell more to your fans online! Learn about the customer journey of your fans, how to craft compelling offers instead of just selling products, and why decision fatigue can make or break your online store! If you're trying to figure out how to start selling to your fans online and want to do it effectively, this episode will give you the foundations to go from zero sales to customers fast! DISCOVER: How A Customer Journey Framework Converts Fans Into Customers What The Two Paths Of E-commerce Look Like How To Design Offers That Resonate With Your Audience What Decision Fatigue Is And How To Beat It In Your Store How To Use Social Proof To Bolster Your Sales How Selling and Songwriting Tap Into The Same Creativity RESOURCES:
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EP344: Planning Your Black Friday Music Strategy
10/15/2024
EP344: Planning Your Black Friday Music Strategy
Black Friday 2024 is on the horizon, and it's shaping up to be another huge opportunity for artists ready to amplify their sales... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive into Black Friday sales strategies for artists of all sizes! Learn why Black Friday 2024 is set to be bigger than ever, how holiday promotions can effectively pull sales forward, and why customers are more inclined to buy during this shopping frenzy. Whether you've been selling all year round and want to maximize your store or you're just kicking off your first Black Friday campaign, this episode is jam-packed with strategies to use in your promotion this year! DISCOVER: Why Black Friday 2024 Is Expected To Set New Records How To Use Holiday Promotions To Maximize Your Sales What Motivates Customers To Buy During Black Friday How To Craft Your Offers And Leverage Discounts Effectively Where To Start If You're Planning Your First Black Friday Campaign RESOURCES:
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EP343: Relationship Building, Dealmaking, and Negotiation in Your Music Career
10/08/2024
EP343: Relationship Building, Dealmaking, and Negotiation in Your Music Career
In the music industry, getting a great deal isn't just about negotiating what you want -- it’s also about building relationships! In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa are joined by special guest Dame Ritter, Director of Communications at Too Lost, to dive deeper into dealmaking and relationship-building in the music industry! Learn about negotiation as a crucial skill, the pitfalls of shortsightedness, and how to negotiate impactful brand deals. If you're curious about how deals differ and why artists today have more leverage than ever, this episode is a must-listen to get insights from Dame’s career and experiences in the industry! DISCOVER: Why Negotiation Is An Undervalued Skill In Music How Dame Navigated Deals At Funk Volume How To Understand And Approach Brand Deals What Makes Relational Deals Different Than Transactional Deals Why Aligning Incentives With Partners Is Crucial For Long-term Success How To View Compromises To Benefit Your Career RESOURCES:
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EP342: The Art of Negotiation In The Music Industry
10/01/2024
EP342: The Art of Negotiation In The Music Industry
Ever wondered how some artists manage to land amazing deals with labels, managers, and partners while others get stuck in nightmare scenarios? It's all about understanding the art of negotiation... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive into how artists can avoid bad deals and negotiate better ones in the music industry! Learn about navigating contract legalese, identifying standard contracts and potential landmines, understanding the two vantage points of deal-making, adapting your mindset around leverage and value, and the power of saying "no" and walking away. If you're looking to secure deals that truly benefit your career, this episode is packed with the insights and strategies you need to get clear on what you want and how to negotiate for it! DISCOVER: How To Navigate Contract Legalese To Avoid Common Pitfalls What Contracts Landmines To Watch Out For When To Use Different Negotiating Tactics Based On Your Situation In The Industry Why Understanding Your Leverage And Value Is Crucial In Negotiations How The Ability To Walk Away Can Be Your Greatest Strength In Deal-making RESOURCES:
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EP341: Using Viral Giveaways To Grow Your Fan Base
09/24/2024
EP341: Using Viral Giveaways To Grow Your Fan Base
Ever thought about using giveaways to build up your fan base? If you've watched other contests and giveaways that artists run online, you'll see it's just about giving something away... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa unpack how to use viral giveaways to massively grow your audience! Learn how to select the perfect prizes that pull in your fans, amplify the virality of your contest with bonuses, and the art of follow-up that keeps fans engaged! If you're launching a giveaway but worried about just attracting freebie seekers, this episode will show you how to plan, execute, and capitalize on a viral contest that works! DISCOVER: How To Choose Prizes That Act As A Magnet For Your Target Audience When To Implement Giveaways In Your Music Career What Tactics Increase The Chances Of Your Giveaway Getting Traction Why Consolation Prizes Can Be A Game Changer For Monetization How To Maintain High Engagement With Your Fans During And After The Contest RESOURCES:
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