Are you sabotaging your music career with fake features, fake streams, or fake social media followers? In this episode of the Music Makin Cents Podcast, Harkos exposes the biggest mistakes holding indie artists back and shares a proven three-step strategy to build real success in the music industry.
Discover why fake strategies not only fail to create growth but can also destroy your credibility, making it impossible to gain genuine fans. Harkos explains how to stop faking it and start building a loyal fan base through consistent, engaging content, strategic ads, and a fully functioning music business system that works for you.
Episode on Fake Features:
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In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why fake features, streams, and followers harm your career.
- How to create entertaining and engaging content that builds your brand.
- The power of using strategic ads to grow your reach and gain real fans.
- Why a music business system is critical for turning listeners into superfans.
- A step-by-step guide to setting up your music business system for as little as $25 a year.
Key Moments:
- 00:01 - What are the biggest mistakes indie artists make in their music careers?
- 06:30 - Why are fake features more harmful than helpful?
- 11:45 - How do fake streams damage your credibility on Spotify?
- 17:20 - What are "stream teams," and why should you avoid them?
- 24:00 - How does fake engagement hurt your social media growth?
- 28:35 - What’s the three-step formula for building real success in the music industry?
- 36:15 - How can you create a music business system for just $25 a year?
- 45:10 - Why does consistency matter more than perfection in content creation?
Start Building Real Success Today!
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