Successful Indie Artist Reveals The Keys Making Money, Touring & Branding w/ Kota The Friend (#147)
Channel: BRANDMAN | No Labels Necessary
Date: 05/03/2024

Join Kota The Friend as he visits No Labels Necessary to offer invaluable insights and guidance for fellow indie artists. Drawing from his own experiences, Kota provides a roadmap through the intricate landscape of the indie music industry, offering practical advice and inspiration to help you navigate your own path to success.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Monetizing Art and Maintaining Artistic Integrity
00:02:06 - Getting Your Own Thing Going
00:03:59 - The Rise of Lyrics on Screen Videos
00:05:48 - Captions as a Contribution to Music Culture
00:07:44 - Strengthening My Skills in Lyrics and Videography
00:09:40 - Transitioning from Videography to Music
00:11:33 - Staying Independent in the Music Industry
00:13:31 - Investing in Real Estate and Music
00:15:24 - Promotion for Forever Fan Music
00:17:24 - The Brooklyn Connection
00:19:36 - The Work Ethic and Favorite Sports
00:21:43 - Resonating as an Underdog in Life
00:23:26 - Adapting to the Changing Landscape of Content Creation
00:25:36 - Making Music in Changing Times
00:27:18 - Finding the Energy to Stream
00:29:18 - Expressing Through Music
00:31:24 - Creating Children's Books for Inner City Kids
00:33:27 - A Journey Around the World
00:35:22 - Dreaming of Traveling the World
00:37:28 - Building Downtown Manhattan
00:39:30 - Building Connections and Creating Together
00:41:29 - Freedom and Entrepreneurship
00:43:34 - The Frustration of the Business Side
00:45:56 - The Commercialization of the Music Industry
00:48:06 - The Perfect Time to Get Out
00:50:09 - Monetizing the Art and Staying Creative
00:52:07 - The Cost of Success and Being True to Yourself
00:54:14 - Accidentally Becoming Famous in South Africa
00:56:07 - Advice for Artists in a Capitalist Society
00:58:21 - Focusing on What You Have to Offer
01:00:32 - Finding Inner Peace


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This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. 

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