In this episode, I talk with Alyssa Mark who is the Senior Director of Label Member Relations at A2IM, The American Association of Independent Music. We talk about their work in advocating for independent record labels as well as the community and resources they've built to support independent music. We also talk about how the improvements that effect larger indies can also have a positive impact on smaller independent labels. 

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Spoiler alert: It is actually growing! Just not in the linear way we expect things in life to grow. The fact is, our labels grow the way a child grows... in random, unpredictable spurts. Let's discuss!

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Welcome to our monthly series called, Record Label Case Studies, where we take a look at indie record labels who are doing inspiring things, and what we can learn from them!

Our third Case Study is with Lauretta Records, as we look at why independent record labels exist, and what we're called to do. 

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Let's talk about a few easy things we can do as record labels that will help us stay organized!

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In this episode, I chat with Alec Bemis the co-founder (along with Aaron and Bryce Dessner of The National) about starting and growing their record label over the past 20 years! 

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Do you ever feel like you are annoying your audience on social media or in your emails? This episode is for you! We're going to look at three reasons why you are not annoying your audience and why you shouldn't be worried about annoying your audience! 

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In this episode, I chat with Ryan Hemsworth about his label Secret Songs.

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Let's talk what you should be listening for when you review your vinyl test pressings. 

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In this episode, I talk with Women in Vinyl founder Jenn D’Eugenio. The goal of Women in Vinyl is to support girls and women starting their educational journey through scholarships, mentorships, job boards, business development and workshops to create, preserve and improve the art of music on vinyl. 

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