August 11, 2025
How to move faster in your music business

How to move faster in your music business

Ready, Fire, Aim for Artists How To Launch Faster In Your Music Business

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As an artist, it’s easy to feel stuck waiting for the perfect moment to launch something for your fans. There’s a better way forward… In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa explore how to move faster in your music business by adopting a “learning as you go” mindset and using it to validate fan demand! Learn how to test ideas, launch …

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Part 1: Focus on real fans, not fake streams. Genuine listeners grow your music the right way!šŸ‘‰

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Why You Still Don’t Own Your Music Even If You Started a Label

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