🟡Ready to become your own record label? Get started now!: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney Miss Krystle and show/music producer That Orko discuss why every independent artist and producer should approach their career like a record label. They emphasize the importance of understanding what you're trying to build and how starting a record label can be a retirement plan. Breaking down the administrative and legal aspects of starting a label, encouraging action and providing resources for learning the music business. The conversation goes into their own experience starting 'Your Passion Is The Foundation' record label, highlighting the importance of passion as the foundation of success. Discussing the excitement of creating an infrastructure around oneself and the benefits of thinking like a label. Practical advice is shared on picking a name, running a knockout search, securing social media handles, and setting up a professional website. Diving deep into building a team, finding your niche, and understanding legal protections like LLCs, copyrights, and trademarks. Stressing the importance of consistent marketing and audience engagement, debunking myths about content fatigue and oversaturation. This video is your Step-By-Step Guide. 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Your Passion Is The Foundation 01:27 Find Resources To Learn The Music Business 02:12 Pick A Name & Run A Knock-Out Search 02:44 Social Media & Website 03:59 The Record Label Is You 04:55 Think Like A Label 05:45 Recruiting Team Members 06:15 Think About Your Niche 06:33 FiXT Records 07:20 Cutting Costs 07:45 Sync Licensing Course 08:27 Get The Legal Things In Line 09:49 Build Your Online Presence 10:23 Consistent Marketing Schedule 11:11 Oversaturation & Viewer Follower Fatigue 13:36 Use Your Record Label Name 15:27 Clear Relationships & Agreements With Your Artists 16:06 Collecting Music Catalogs Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync 💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com ⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com 📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/ 📄 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle 🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast 🟢 Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/free-stuff ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOP MUSIC ATTORNEY SOCIALS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topmusicattorney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topmusicattorney/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@topmusicattorney?lang=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/top-music-attorney-16405573/ Website: https://topmusicattorney.com/ MISS KRYSTLE SOCIALS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissKrystleLive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misskrystlelive Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misskrystlelive Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misskrystle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissKrystlelive Website: http://www.misskrystle.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1g6jAksCoujtcbg6zJpJ39 THAT ORKO (SHOW PRODUCER AND MUSIC PRODUCER) SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThatOrko VIDEO SHOT AND EDITED BY: Dukes Up Records www.DukesUpRecords.com THEME / SHOW MUSIC BY: That Orko #StartARecordLabel #BecomeYourOwnRecordLabel #MusicBusinessPodcast

🟡Ready to become your own record label? Get started now!: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the evolving landscape of record label deals and their hidden risks. These deals are often marketed attractively but come with significant pitfalls. Drawing from nearly a decade of experience as a music attorney, Miss Krystle shares her insights on navigating these deals, highlights the reality of long-term commitments, and the way smaller labels and distributors pitch seemingly beneficial deals that may not be in your best interest. Learn why These New Record Deals Are SCARY. Miss Krystle teaches the significance of building your brand and understanding the music business. Giving practical advice on how to protect your career, negotiate better terms, and ultimately succeed in the music industry. Whether you're considering a deal or aiming to stay independent your sure to find some tips in this video. 00:00 Introduction 00:11 New Way Record Labels Are Doing Deals 00:28 Working With Major Labels 00:38 Signing With Record Labels 01:07 Always Get An Attorney 01:36 Record Label Deal Offer 02:51 Labels Ascending You To Major Labels 04:13 Distributor License Deals 05:18 Advances 07:06 Labels & Distributors Helping With Development & Exposure 08:11 Risks of Signing With A Record Label 09:03 Signing With A Distributor vs. A Record Label 09:34 Financial Terms 10:58 Potentials & Risks of Signing With A Record Label 11:31 Importance of Branding 12:37 Learn The Music Business Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🟡Ready to become your own record label? Get started now!: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/becomeyourownrecordlabel 💻 #1 Resource For Artists And Producers: https://www.topmusicattorney.com ⚖ Hire An Attorney: https://www.delgadoentertainmentlaw.com 📺 Get Your Music Into Tv/Film/Games: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/sync 📰 Get My Newsletter: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/newsletter/ 📄 8 Essential Music Contracts Bundle: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/contractsbundle 🎧 Listen To The TMA Podcast On All Streaming: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/podcast 🟢 Free Stuff: https://www.topmusicattorney.com/free-stuff Miss Krystle Artist Links: https://www.misskrystle.com/links ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TOP MUSIC ATTORNEY SOCIALS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topmusicattorney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topmusicattorney/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@topmusicattorney?lang=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/top-music-attorney-16405573/ Website: https://topmusicattorney.com/ MISS KRYSTLE SOCIALS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissKrystleLive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misskrystlelive Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misskrystlelive Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misskrystle/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissKrystlelive Website: http://www.misskrystle.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1g6jAksCoujtcbg6zJpJ39 THAT ORKO (SHOW PRODUCER AND MUSIC PRODUCER) SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThatOrko VIDEO SHOT AND EDITED BY: Dukes Up Records www.DukesUpRecords.com THEME / SHOW MUSIC BY: That Orko #newRecordlabeldeal #RecordLabelDealsExplained #musicbusinesspodcast

Record deals and record labels are predatory, the music industry isn't fair - most artists are aware... ...but just how much are record labels cheating artists? How does the music business actually work? In this video, Circa breaks down exactly what kind of "business" a record label is and how they make money. You may be surprised at just how stupid this industry actually is! What we do: https://indepreneur.io/ #musicbusines #recorddeal #musiccareer -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Check out: "How Indie Artists are getting PAID to Grow their Fan Base" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRdebS8OgnQ -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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