Most musicians love the idea of crossing the ocean on an airplane to tour a completely different market: you can make new fans, experience different culture, and come home with a coveted status of being an "international artist." But what does it take and how can you be strategic about doing so? Today, we break down touring internationally step by step. Resources: Episode #36 - How to Book Your Band's Tour, Step by Step Episode #2 - How to Book Better Shows Episode #165 - How to Book Conventions and Trade Shows Episode #130 - How to Start a Nonprofit Organization My favorite overseas festival: Spring Scream

Corporate gigs, conventions, and trade shows can be provide lucrative opportunities for performers....yet no one really talks about them. If you can combine an event with a unique niche or demographic, you can end up making some serious cash (and perform for many people). Check out today's episode on how to hack booking conventions. Resources: Conference Monkey Database Absolute Exhibits Top 100 Trade Shows (U.S.) All Conference Alert (international) 10 Times conference database (international) Conferences for Event Planners Also: Gig Masters (database of bands/DJs for hire for corporate events)

In today's episode, we talk about two ways to create better melodies in your music. Whether it's a vocal melody, guitar riff, or keyboard lead, these are some simple ways to expand your creativity in order to make better music.

In today's episode, we cover some of the best, random ideas of the month...and end up figuring out that the common theme seems to be creating a unique, unexplored path for hacking the music business. Here are the episodes covered: Episode #152 - How Birthday Targeting on Facebook Works to Promote Your Music & Shows Episode #153 - How to Stand Out in an Overly Crowded Marketplace Episode #154 - Musician morning routines Episode #155 - 5 Hacks for Filling in Gaps on Your Tour Episode #156 - How to Scale Your Music Business Episode #157 - How to Stay Creative When You're Distracted Episode #158 - How to Be Self-Made Musician Episode #159 - How to Deal With Other Acts Who Have a Similar Name Episode #160 - Hacks for Doing Laundry on Tour Episode #161 - How to Get Better Pricing on Music Gear Episode #162 - Interview: Music Business for Rule Breakers with Damian Keyes

Damian is a social media strategist and a newly emerged influencer with fresh perspectives on using online tools for business growth. Damian graduated from music college at 19 and then joined the core team that grew the same college from 50 students to 800 before leaving at 23 to set up The Brighton Institute of Modern Music (BIMM). This is now the biggest independent provider for full time music education in the world valued at an excess of £60M. He is also the founder/director of DK Music Management, which is the UK’s largest commercial band management company, and Warble Entertainment, the largest commercial entertainment agency in the UK. Following this Damian used his experiences in business and music to begin creating daily content for artists hoping to grow their social media audience. This has expanded into a large online platform for anyone needing advice on their online strategy. This year Damian launched his book ‘The Rule-Breakers Guide to Social Media’ as another resource on this topic, which has become the no.1 bestseller in marketing on Amazon. Be it in business or music, Damian is the go-to man for navigating the new social media landscape. ​ Resources: The Rule Breakers Guide to Social Media - Book by Damian Keyes damiankeyes.com - Official website for Damian Keyes youtube.com/user/Damiankeyes - Damian Keyes' Youtube channel Books recommended by Damian: Rich  Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter A Book About Innocent: Our Story and Some Things We Learned by Innocent Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk All Marketers Are Liars by Seth Godin

In today's episode, we talk about buying strategies that help save your hard-earned cash at the music store. Resources and Notes: Episode #3 - How to Get a Sponsor pt.1: Creating Partnerships Episode #22 - How to Get a Sponsor pt. 2 How to Make the Approach Episode #31 - How to Get Better Pricing from Merch Suppliers Episode #143 - The Ultimate Sponsorship Report: POP

Dealing with smelly socks and underwear isn't pleasant...when you compound that with a van full of people, it can get downright gross. But sometimes stopping to do laundry is a hassle because it's expensive and takes up so much time. In today's episode, we talk about hacks that make things a bit easier (and fresher). Resources: Dryel Starter Kit (bag with 4 loads) or refill kit (for 8 laundry loads) Woolite cleaning kit (14 loads) Bluffworks travel clothes for men Nau performance clothing for men and women)

What happens when someone else is using the same (or almost the same) band name, even if it's a different genre or they're in a different state? What about if it is your birth name? In today's episode, we cover how you can strengthen your brand to prevent likelihood of confusion. Resources: Episode 111: How to Get a Registered Trademark

Thank you for your patience. Music Business Hacks begins airing again tomorrow, July 28, 2018!