“I would rather have 50 contacts that know who I am than 1000 contacts that I’m throwing music at.” - Keith
“There will always be difficulties so make time to handle them.” - Keith
Welcome to SZN 5 of Go Produce! I’m your Show Host, Big Lou! Our mission is to be the go-to community for Indie Artists looking to kick off or level up their careers and to empower the creative entrepreneur providing them with all the resources they require to reach and exceed their goals. We seek to have all committed Indie Music Artists - and their communities - profit off of their passion.
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Show Notes
SmArtists, Keith Profeta has loved music more than anything since he was a baby. He was jumping in and out of bands starting at 16, but never really found his true calling in front of the microphone. He started managing a friend’s band, handling all the behind-the-scenes work. Never being satisfied, Keith started a fanzine to find more great music and reviewed 100’s band’s demos, offering them straightforward tips on how to get to the next level in their careers. He was signed on to be a promoter for a couple of them eventually turning it into a full-time booking agency.
Key Questions I Asked
1. What were you thinking when you realized that you enjoy management more than being on stage? What was touring the East Coast from New York to Florida as a young planner and manager like?
2. What should and shouldn’t bands do when communicating with promoters?
3. What are typical mistakes that artists make?
Hot Topics
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2. What to know when starting a band.
3. Who can benefit from Indie Band Guru?
4. Try this networking hack.
5. Have you considered these branding tips?
My Favourite Quote
“Some of us get a little scared and you’ve got to power through that fear.” - Keith
I gotta admit that I am constantly feeling at least a bit of fear as I continue down this path. In the beginning, it can be scary because of how newly vulnerable we are. As we get better we encounter greater challenges that may evoke fear. This fear can also be interpreted as excitement. Regardless of what level we are at, use this energy to do what you love doing and nothing can stop you.
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