So, you have a new release coming out and you know you need to do some sort of promotion for it, but how much should you spend? This episode will give you an equation you can you use to decide on the budget you need to set aside to spend on promotion (both PR and ads).

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Advertising is an essential part of promoting your music and Facebook Ads are such a core component. In this episode, we talk about the three types of Facebook ads your band should run in order to grow your audience, get exposure for releases and sell merch and tickets to your shows.

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Advertising is an essential part of promoting your music, yet many bands and musicians aren’t doing enough to actually ensure their music gets the exposure it deserves. In this episode, we talk about the three types of ads your band should consider doing for each and every release.

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Bringing to you a live training I did in my Music Marketing & Mindset Facebook Group all about the 6 big lessons I've learned about the music industry since working in the music industry. These are lessons for both artists/bands and also businesses in this sector! Enjoy!

If you want to kickstart or grow your business inside the music industry, sign up to my new course, Work From the Tour Bus, enrolments close on 3rd September! Sign up here - https://monicastrut.com/workfromthetourbus/

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I worked a day job where for many years where I left at 5pm and didn’t have to think about work after hours. This worked for me for a long time.  Even though the job wasn’t fulfilling, I figured I’d quit my job when my band went full time.  However, it’s a long way to the top if you wanna rock n’ roll and after 5 years in a dead-end corporate job, I needed a change. I felt like I’d lost a lot of control over my life and I was super unhappy.

So I asked myself, how can I create the lifestyle I want - that of a musician - without waiting around for my band to “make it.”  The answer way my business.

Sign up to my Create Your Hell Yeah Business free workshop at monicastrut.com/hellyeahbiz/ to learn how you can create your own side-hustle that supports your musical endeavours!

In a time when playing live is out of the question and your audience may not be big enough for Patreon or crowdfunding, here's 5 money-making activities your band can do RIGHT NOW so get that dough bro!

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If your band wants to work with my privately on your release + marketing plan hit me up in the IG DMs - @monicastrut! Prices are going up end of August so book in now!

Stop Competing with Other Artists/Bands! This episode dives into how you can stand out in your local music scene by being a leader. Only you know your potential, whether it be in your music career or perhaps a business you own!

If your band wants to work with me on your next release, hit me up via email too or Instagram – @monicastrut.

If you're interested in being a part of the beta round of my new business coaching program, hit me up at [email protected]!

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This is an excerpt from a live training I did in my free Facebook Group Music Marketing & Mindset for Heavy Bands/Musicians all about overcoming what’s holding you back in your careers.

I break down the most common obstacles that stop musicians from achieving their goals and explain why they’re all BS.  If you wanted a kick up the ass, you’re going to want to listen to this!

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If your band wants to work with me on your next release, hit me up via email too or Instagram - @monicastrut.

Super inspiring and insightful interview with the founder of Music Entrepreneur HQ, author, course creator, musician and more, David Andrew Wiebe! In this episode, we talk about some of the 27 ways he's made money in music, where to start if you want to stop being an employee and live life on your own terms, become a digital nomad and find your purpose.

Get David's new book: musicentrepreneurhq.com/the-music-entrepreneur-code

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For more tips, come connect with me on Instagram – @monicastrut

Check out my free Facebook Group Music Marketing & Mindset for Heavy Bands/Musicians

If your band wants to work with me on your next release, hit me up via email too or Instagram - @monicastrut.

Today I’m giving you some really simple ways that you can up your branding for your music online. Branding does go far beyond visuals, but I always find visuals are a good place to start, especially as most of the time people will see you before they hear you!

Bands mentioned in the podcast as examples are: Tonight Alive, Ocean Grove, Amyl and the Sniffers and Parkway Drive.

For more tips, come connect with me on Instagram – @monicastrut

Check out my free Facebook Group Music Marketing & Mindset for Heavy Bands/Musicians

If your band wants to work with me directly, hit me up at [email protected]! Or check out my consulting packages here.