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Building your home business around your music can truly be a costly one.

That is what we are doing isn’t it?

Your music is your product and

we need sell more of that product online.

I build this blog and am writing this post to let you know that there is absolutely a way to do that without spending every dollar you have on advertising.

Each time you turn around it seems like you are just not getting ahead in your business.

It basically will nickel and dime you to death.

You really can’t get ahead if you have to spend a ton on advertising, especially when you are first starting out.

And, speaking id a “ton on advertising” …more often then not there is not much money to loose.

There is no major start up budget.  What if you only have $500?  Not $500 for the next 3 months or 6 months.  $500 total.  You decide what to spend it on, and it is gone.

Wouldn’t it be nice if someone could show you basically step by step how you can build your home business without spending a ton of money while doing it?

Well, there is some good news.

I recently came across something that I think will really help your business as it has mine.

It is a videos series by a guy named Mike Dillard called “Building On A Budget”.

In these videos Mike shows you how to build any home business for $500 or less.

Here is a quick note on the word “any”. You are in the Home Based Business – Network Marketing – Direct Sales Arena.   No matter how much you want to deny it.

Welcome.

I took these free videos and purchased his ridiculously low priced book, and within two weeks of applying the techniques he teaches and am now getting as many as 10 new qualified prospects per day.

The best part is that I did not spend much money while doing it.

Now I have the tools to grow my business without getting nickel and dimed to death.

You can get free access to these videos and build your own Music Business Plan by going here…

Enjoy your new found wealth,

Nereida Garcia

Now independent, Jones plans to give his fans not only more great music but also a glimpse into his personal life, whether it’s on Twitter, video chat, etc.

To read the full interview go here:

http://www.singersroom.com/interview/artist-v-193.asp

Donnel Jones

 Singersroom: What’s your plan for social networking and becoming more interactive?

Donell Jones: I’m throwing myself in it whole heartedly man. It’s the new thing. I mean you can connect with your fans and be one-on-one.

It wasn’t like this like ten years ago when I first came out. When I first came out, you had to send in your fan mail and now you can talk to your fans directly; you can even do a video chat.

It’s crazy how technology has changed but it’s the best thing for music right now.

 I think for a lot of people in my position going independent, it’s going to help in a major way because not only is the music business suffering a lot, the record labels are really killing themselves because they are letting go of a lot of  great artists right now.

 It’s almost like they don’t know what they’re doing…like they don’t understand the internet. This is a big marketing tool and they are still going off the old ways they ran business.

Singersroom: Yeah man…I always wondered why these labels don’t create music portals for themselves internally.

Donell Jones: Exactly…I be thinking about how would you let iTunes come in and make a music store and you haven’t thought about doing it yourself. That to me doesn’t make any sense whatsoever.

They didn’t think about it and somebody else jumped on it. I guess this is why the deals that they are giving up right now are 360 deals.

 I think that’s kind of terrible.

A lot of these artists really make their money from going on the road and now they want a piece of your shows.

So it’s like, is it really worth it being an artist on a label?

I mean they have the money to back you as an artist but at the same token you’re never going to make anything because they are going to pad the books so bad that you are always going to be in the red.

Singersroom: So what advice do you have for a new artist that is approached by one of these deals?

Donell Jones: It depends on how much money they are putting on the table. I mean I gotta look at it like this, some of these guys never had money before and the type of money they might give out probably could help someone’s family. Sometimes you have to take it, but as far as a person in my position, I wouldn’t take it.

 If you already have a fan base and you know how to connect with your fan base, it makes no sense to go get a record deal, not unless they are putting up a hell of a lot of money (laughter).

 

 To how to position yourself as a leader and leverage the power of the internet to market your music go here.

Your Music Business Plan will only work if you stay on the cutting edge.

Here a some more articles to check out.

Updated – 1/5/10

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don clemons – United States Directory | LinkedIn
Current: Artist Development at Warner Bros. Records; Education: David Starr Jordan High School, California State University, Chico …

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Long Island News – Strategic Opportunity Grants Available for …
By clasione
Strategic Opportunity Grants Available for Artists of All Disciplines (Riverhead, NY) – The SOS (Strategic Opportunity Stipend) Grants, a joint project. … a joint project of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) and New York State arts and cultural organizations such as the East End Arts Council, is specifically designed to help individual artists take advantage of career-enhancing opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career development. …
Long Island Press Releases – http://www.longislandexchange.com/press/

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New Online Course: Online Music Marketing – Campaign Strategies …
Online Music Marketing takes an in-depth look at the tools and emerging technologies … “One of great things about the Internet is that it offers unlimited …

Here is the  Course Syllabus

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Have You Checked Your Ego Lately? | Artist Development Network
The affects an ego can have on an artist’s music career.

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MADAM | Music Artist Development And Marketing » The Music …
Music Artist Development and Marketing or M.A.D.a.M has a long history of developing music talent and assisting in raising it to the next level. …

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How do I Build a Fanbase
How do I Build a Fanbase – Marketing and Promotion – This is a question I think every artist or band asks themselves on a daily basis … what have been …

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http://www.spars.com/
SPARS Society of Professional Audio Recording Services On Line Studios Mixing Mastering Music Sound Audio Production.

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Dear Musicians – Please Be Brilliant or Get Out of The Way …

By Dave Allen
The term Digital Native is defined in a Wikipedia article as “a person for whom digital technologies already existed when they were born, and hence has grown up with digital technology such as computers, the Internet, mobile phones and MP3s . …. I think the lack of apparent breakthroughs in music is an illusion, caused by the fact that groundbreaking music and music marketing strategies are now the norm. Of course, this is a good problem to have. …
pampelmoose Dave Allen of Gang… – http://www.pampelmoose.com/

Music Technology Recap – November Edition | creative deconstruction

By refe
It’s one tactic that needs to be understood as part of an overall marketing/sales strategy and within a band’s position in the marketplace. I think the problem is in searching for a one size fits all cookie cutter solution and being left …. a couple of music startups, … which brings people together to openly discuss the intersection of digital music, media and culture. …
creative deconstruction – http://www.creativedeconstruction.com/

When someone decides that they want to start an online business more than likely they will spend the better part of their time deciding on a company.  The smart ones will do this because they know they need to be passionate about the product.

Now,  as an Artist you are way out ahead of the pack on this one because you have already decided what company you are going to market.  You market YOU.

So while they are out there defining their “why” and discovering the next energy drink or air filter you will be light years ahead mastering the Online Marketing Techniques that I am going to show you

You are a Network Marketer

In order to makes a sale you have to get out there and meet the people.  Think about the power of “Word of Mouth” advertising.   It is still and will always be the most influential form of advertising.  That goes for any industry and any product.    You have to know how to Move product.

Once Your Music is Recorded it Becomes Product – Welcome to Direct Sales

If you are working toward gaining that internet buzz and want to learn how to move product online you must become an Online Marketer.

Network Marketing Online…

By using the tools I am going to show you to leverage the power of the internet your fan base will explode.  Fans will be waiting for your email so they can learn more about you.  This is the key to building an online presence that can deliver information about your Brand Day and Night.

Music Network Marketing Online

You cannot rely on your manager, label, promoter or anyone else especially when you don’t have one.  You are now in the unique position to accomplish all of these things for yourself.

You have to come to the table with a fan base that buys, a list of people that Know, Like and trust You-The Artist. And you know the only way to do that is to get out there and meet the people. Either online or on the corner you have to Network, Promote, and Manage Yourself.

3 Step Music Marketing Online – Your Music Business Plan

1. Build a List
2. Build a Relationship and Market to that List
3. Make the List BIGGER!

There is a way to create a sales funnel that will attract customers, fans and other business opportunities to you.  Attraction marketing is the foundation of this system.

Positioning yourself a leader is the key.

We need to keep your operation streamlined, keep you focused.  There is no time to waste.  I want you making the most of every minute you spend online.  In social media or working on your blog you need to get into a routine of Money Making Habits.

To learn more about Network Marketing Online and get 7 Free Training Videos that  you deserve go here.