Independent artists, STOP wasting your time on strategies that are holding you back! Most musicians struggle to grow because they focus on the WRONG things—and it’s keeping them broke, frustrated, and invisible. In this episode of the Music Makin Cents Podcast, Harkos exposes the 3 biggest mistakes killing your career and shows you how to actually build an engaged fanbase in 2025.

🔹 Why perfectionism is ruining your progress
🔹 The biggest trap artists fall into when trying to grow
🔹 Why outdated marketing strategies DON’T work anymore
🔹 The RIGHT way to promote your music (without getting scammed)
🔹 How to build a REAL audience and turn them into super fans

Too many great artists give up too soon because they don’t see results. Don’t be one of them! Watch this episode and learn how to stop struggling and start growing today!

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Key Moments:

01:22 - Why Most Artists Get Jaded & Quit – The #1 reason musicians give up too soon.

05:20 - 3 Major Mistakes That Destroy Music Careers – What NOT to do if you want to grow.

06:54 - Why Perfectionism is Holding You Back – Stop overthinking and start releasing music!

10:46 - The Truth About Music Promotion – Why spending all your money on recording is a mistake.

14:16 - The "Easy Route" Trap – Why quick-fix marketing strategies will NEVER work.

19:08 - Why Outdated Tactics Are Ruining Your Growth – The real reason you’re not getting fans.

24:30 - The Right Way to Release Music in 2025 – How to keep fans engaged year-round.

34:27 - How to Actually Build a Fanbase (Step-by-Step) – What serious artists must do to succeed.

40:41 - Free Strategy Call with Harkos – Get a custom plan to grow your career today.