Agent 26’s Turning Artists Into Entrepreneurs Podcast

In this episode I talk about how important releasing your music everywhere is and why looking at your songs like a soundtrack can improve your songwriting. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down how all of us begin and what it means to be creative in the dark. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down how important quality sound is in your music. If you get nothing else right your music has to have top notch mixing and mastering --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I talk about why music is new to everyone that hasn’t heard it, deep dives and new artist discovery! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

I talk about how you can incentivize potential fans into joining your email list, what to do when they subscribe and the important of an email subscriber versus a social media follower. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I go over why it’s so important to actively seek out communities to be part of it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down what I see as the 4 phases of creativity and how we can revisit any of them to jog new ideas. Also I talk about why listening to your old work can inspire you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode we go over the much underrated and rarely talked about hidden gem of all successful entrepreneurs...customer service. I give some tips about how to get better at this very important skill. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In our 42nd episode I discuss my life before and after covid, my life experiences so far, and what I am doing now to get back into making music as a producer and artist. I hope you can take something away from this one that helps you on your journey. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down a few ways producers can operate as artists and publish their own works and get themselves seen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down the most effective way to message someone you would like to work with online. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I talk about how we can grow and develop our skills in the best way during lockdown! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down how paid playlisting works versus free playlisting. I discuss many things to avoid and pitfalls with doing both. I hope you guys get some value out of this one. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down what exactly is playlisting and where to start if you want to get your music on playlists that are out now! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

The state that the world has been in has been really hard on us all. As creatives some of us are more sensitive to our environments and it is hard to create and feel inspired. With this episode I hope to spark your creativity and get you back into the studio. Hope you’ve been well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I talk about different unconventional methods of sparking creativity for your music. Just because we are locked in doesn’t mean we can’t be inspired to create. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

Hey guys I’m back! Season 2 of the Turning Artists into Entrepreneurs is officially here. In this episode I talk about why I changed my entire branding, what my focus is musically and why I felt like I was heading in the wrong direction. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I talk about ways to get better results out of your music releases. Whether it’s more streams or merchandise sales, we all want successful releases. I think this episode has some gems for people who are on a tight release schedule. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I give you guys a few ways to protect yourself from theft in the music industry. This topic seems to come up more and more as people are constantly stealing in today’s online culture. Thankfully, we have a way to protect ourselves! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I talk about a few ways we can build up our finances and things everyone should be considering with their money no matter what stage of their career they’re in. Everyone can get they money right! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In the episode I drop another gem about improving your songwriting. Today we are talking about hooks and ways to come up with new ones without driving yourself crazy. I hope you guys like it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I talk about how using parts of your life can help you create content and stand out from the crowd. It doesn’t have to be rocket science. We just have to mine our own lives for creativity. This episode will guide you to look differently at parts of yourself to use instead of copying a popular format. Let’s get into it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down some ways in which you can break apart from that massive crowd of people in your genre and industry. Sometimes it’s just a matter of doing the things others aren’t willing to do. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down how the way we see ourselves hinders is from growth, taking risks and opportunities in our business. I believe we can all learn from this mistake of looking at ourselves and especially victimized or as unheard geniuses. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I talk about what’s needed before you ask or look for a manager for your music career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down the proper structure for writing your songs and how to get better at making your music. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode we are talking productivity and workflow. I drop some gems about ways to work smarter instead of just harder and get more done! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down some unhelpful ways of thinking that people don’t care about your work and ways to combat those feelings when they come! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down the difference between the two and why the work ethic for each is vastly different! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down a unique method to creating singles to build your audience and why working on an album can stunt your growth as an artist. Also, where the hell have I been? I let you know in this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I talk about 3 major keys to success in any artistic endeavor and why you may not be seeing the results you want yet. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down what it takes to get assistance in your career to get to your goals and achieve them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

We all love instagram right? Of course we do the app has nearly 1 billion users. In this episode I talk about some ways to improve your following and be more productive when you’re logged in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I talk about a few key ways to give amazing customer service to the people that interact with your brand and a recent horror story that I went through. Also I talk about my huge Black Friday sale coming soon! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I drop some gems on writing better music and creating better beats. It’s all in the fundamentals in this one. I hope you guys dig this one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I invite a very special guest...few people better to talk to than a woman is constantly working in the corporate world handling her business and running her own as well, my lady Keonna. We break down the ethics of being a professional in the business and how not to approach people in this business. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down some of the ways I overcome the dreaded “beat block” or when in general I feel creatively stalled. I hope these tips help you guys as well! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I use a few case studies to break down HOW authenticity helps make or break careers. Many say you should be yourself but they never tell you how. Let’s fix that... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down some crucial marketing tips for your project release and why you must love the process. Don’t just be hd photos and music. I say it over and over again and here’s why.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

Odds are, you aren’t Michael Vick and you aren’t a healthy breakfast so stop scrambling. In this episode I break down what scrambling is and why it’s killing your progress professionally. By the way if Michael Vick is listening to the podcast, I’m a big fan and would love a signed jersey. Thanks

When reading the title do you feel triggered? Or motivated? Do you feel contempt or nonchalant? In this episode I break down why no industry is dead and that competition is healthy and a vital tool for growth. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I talk about the various business practices that will keep you from being ripped off in music and “protect ya neck” in the game. Also I riff on mental toughness in the industry and what makes people succeed in the long run. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down some strategies to help you find your “tribe” and better understand what you can do with a target market. Definitely a must listen episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I give you guys a break down of some of things I do in more morning routine and the habits I have developed that have completely transformed my business and me as a person. These are simple things we can all do. They just require discipline. I hope you guys like this one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I talk about making better art while working less. We seem to have less and less time each day to work on our craft. No worry, I got you guys with some solid advice that you can implement today to increase your workload without putting crazy hours in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I run through some common mistakes and bad practices people use when networking and I shed some light on how you can be an effective network giant that people want to help and talk to! Don’t sleep on this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down branding basics and why it’s important to tell a story with your music. I also break down how to tell a story in a few different ways. Lots of gems dropped in this one! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I talk to up and coming rapper & songwriter Cody Ray as he details some of the do’s and don’t for artists in the industry today. Many gems dropped in this one! Don’t miss it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

This debate has taken Twitter by storm recently. Everyone has a different opinion on if you need people and how many. In this episode I cut through the noise of who you need, when you need them and what you can do until they come your way. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In this episode I break down the various ways you can invest in yourself to make actionable changes in your career. Advice is meaningless if there are no actions to implement the advice. I’m offering plenty of gems in this episode and one of my secrets to massive success as well so stick till the end for all the info! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support

In episode 1 I talk about how to purchase a beat online. I also cover what to look out for and the difference between leases and exclusive rights. Stick around till the end for a dope freebie! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nick-phillips9/support