No Labels Necessary

In this episode of No Labels Necessary, we sit down with artist-turned-label-CEO Derek Minor to break down how to build your music empire — and avoid the traps that ruin most careers. From bad label deals to shady management, Derek shares the real lessons that helped him take full ownership of his career. Whether you're an artist, manager, or entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with the strategies, mindset shifts, and real talk you need to succeed long-term in the music business.Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians?

SilkSoSmart is a music marketing strategist and creative coach helping independent artists grow fanbases, monetize content, and build careers without a label. Known for his sharp insights on social media growth, music promo, and brand building, Silk's helped hundreds of DIY musicians turn content into real momentum. If you're trying to get heard, get paid, and stay independent — he's the guy you want to hear from.Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnbutton⁠to start your free 14-day trial!Timestamps: 0:00 – Real Music Marketers Only: Meet SilkSoSmart1:15 – How JWOP Went Viral: Ads + Seeding Breakdown3:02 – Don't Promote Directly to Your Music5:04 – Stream Numbers vs Fan Ownership: The Real Goal7:36 – What Is Seeding & How $40 Posts Can Go Viral10:42 – Building Forever Fans vs Chasing the Algorithm13:04 – Shifting From Monthly Listeners to Direct Revenue17:00 – $8K From 20 Fans: The Power of Superfans25:01 – Fans Want to Support, But You Have to Let Them33:48 – What's Next: Fan Pages, Data, and Long-Term WinsListen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063This 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. Want to grow your music career . Join our community

See if @landrmusic is the Right Distributor for You:https://glnk.io/5wllp/sean1b0Timestamps:0:00 – Intro: Why I Hate This Question0:44 – 7 Principles to Pick the Best DSP1:01 – Principle 1: Is It a Scam?1:49 – Principle 2: Is It Reliable?3:03 – 2025 Recommendation: LANDR3:54 – Principle 3: Artist Size & Goals4:48 – Why LANDR Might Not Fit Everyone5:13 – Warning: Scammy Distribution Platforms6:07 – Beware of Fake Value Propositions6:24 – Covered DSPs I've Recommended Before6:50 – Principle 4: Flexibility When Pausing or Leaving7:56 – The Importance of Pause-Friendly DSPs8:18 – Principle 5: Customer Service Experience8:45 – Principle 6: Easy Import Tools9:32 – Why Import Tools Matter10:01 – Principle 7: Pricing Breakdown10:49 – LANDR's Tiered Pricing11:26 – Final Thoughts + Recap of All 7 Principles12:28 – Closing: Affiliate Info & What's NextListen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063This 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. Want to grow your music career . Join our community

Watch the Manager's Playbook full episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VtOfpLtJncInterested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnbutton⁠to start your free 14-day trial!Timestamps: 0:00 – Should Managers Get 50%?4:00 – Why Your Manager's Cut Might Change Over Time8:00 – Manager or Business Partner? There's a Difference12:00 – No One-Size-Fits-All in Artist Deals16:00 – The Real Cost of Motivation: Time, Energy & Sacrifice20:00 – The Secret to Structuring Win-Win Agreements24:00 – Equity vs. Commission: Which Pays Off Long-Term?28:00 – Artists Fear 50%... But Should They?32:00 – How Incentives Shape the Entire Artist Business36:00 – Why Managers Deserve More Than Just a Cut40:00 – Sharing Risk = Real Partnership44:00 – Why Agents Get 10% Without Pushback (But Managers Don't)48:00 – Stop Hustling. Start Building a Real Business52:00 – Lex Burrow's Take: Value Your Manager or Lose Them56:00 – Final Word: Business Only Works With the Right PeopleListen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063This 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. Want to grow your music career . Join our community

Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnbutton⁠to start your free 14-day trial!Timestamps:0:43 – “An Artist Can't Be a Success” – Breaking Down the Quote1:40 – Art vs. Science: The Balancing Act of Success3:04 – Buying Into the Hype: When Artists Stop Experimenting4:35 – Young Thug's Verse Was Just a Play5:58 – Artist vs. Success: Can You Be Both?9:34 – LA Reid's Clive Davis Moment – “Push the Button”11:01 – Marketing Can't Save a Bad Song12:24 – When Viral Fails: 1M TikToks, 1M Streams15:00 – You Can't Force a Hit Song16:59 – The Modern Button: Micro Moves Over Magic MomentsListen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063This 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. Want to grow your music career . Join our community

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We're looking for 10 Artists to Work With For A FULL YEAR:https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/grow/?el=managerhackInterested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠⁠https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnyt203⁠ ⁠to start your free 14-day trial!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. Want to grow your music career . Join our community

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We're looking for 10 Artists to Work With For A FULL YEAR:https://www.contrabrand.agency/?el=jinterviewFull Interview:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y-hOf-hcUIInterested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnyt201 ⁠to start your free 14-day trial!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. #NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Timestamps:0:44 Viral Content Trap – Why Organic Views Don't Equal Conversions2:08 Conversion Gap – The Hidden Cost of Clicks and Engagement2:29 Album Covers Matter – Simple Visuals That Drive Streams3:48 Cover Art Options – Still Covers, Moving Covers & Lyric Videos7:18 3 Design Tools – Photoshop AI & Cover Art Market Insights9:11 DIY Editing – Leveraging Canva for Quick, Unique Covers15:03 Wrap-Up – Elevate Your Music BrandingWe're looking for 10 Artists to Work With For A FULL YEAR:https://www.contrabrand.agency?el=ytalbuLooking to build a website that matches the quality of your cover art?

Work with us directly! Schedule a call to apply for our Gold Member Program:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/gold?el=1kTimestamps:1:24 Why ads are essential in every strategy1:50 Finding three clips for ad content2:17 Album covers vs. music videos for ads3:58 Importance of multiple creative assets4:41 Choosing an audience & targeting the right market5:55 Ad spend breakdown: $10/day per ad6:54 Evaluating ad performance: Clickthrough rate & cost per click7:52 Scaling the best-performing ad ($300 total budget)8:22 Allocating the remaining $7008:27 Option 1: Influencer campaigns (social media PR)9:02 The importance of a strong narrative10:38 Defining an engaging story for PR campaigns12:00 Examples of viral narratives & storytelling13:06 Paying influencers for reaction videos14:02 Upload channels for organic promotion (e.g., Escape Tracks, Mosh Pit)15:46 - Comparing PR vs. reaction videos for maximum reach16:48 The value of micro-influencers in music marketing17:27 Testing music potential before scaling a campaign19:52 The $1,000 budget is for testing, not final results20:38 Learning from campaigns to refine future marketing21:03 Outro & key takeawaysListen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063This 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. Want to grow your music career . Join our community

Work with us directly! Schedule a call to apply for our Gold Member Program:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/gold?el=influenceranalysisTimestamps:0:29 Understanding Influencer Pricing1:31 Calculating Cost Per View (CPV) for Your Budget3:42 The Hidden Costs Influencers Consider6:05 Why Views Don't Always Equal Impact7:52 Finding the Right Influencer for Your Music10:45 Leveraging Influencer Trends for Your Brand15:04 Different Types of Value from Influencers20:53 Crafting a Long-Term Influencer Strategy42:03 Final Thoughts & Negotiation TipsThis channel is run 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. Want to grow your music career? Join our community

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In this special episode of No Labels Necessary, we're trying something unique talking to multiple individuals around the industry in 3 different roles. An A&R, a renowned IG music curator, and a Director of communications at a thriving distribution platform. We're asking each of these individuals one question that is largely to do with the trends of 2025 to come and a major factor when it comes to increasing the value of your catalog. This is a short episode, but it's a good one. Let us know if you want to see us do more of these!

Timbaland Interview that every artist needs to WATCH! Timestamps: 0:00 Timbaland's Early Struggles: “I Thought My Sound Was Trash” 0:44 Build Your Business as an Artist: Timbaland's Advice 1:07 Autotune's Journey: From Hate to Necessity 1:50 Knowing When to Pivot: Reading the Energy of the World 2:47 Recognizing the Right Time: Timbaland on Ending a Season 4:02 Reigniting Passion: Why Timbaland Had to Like His Own Work Again 4:46 Letting the Wave Pass: Timbaland's Strategy for Reinvention 5:28 The Comeback Art: Timbaland's Philosophy on Preparation 6:02 Lessons in Life: The Art of Reinvention with Timbaland 7:17 Finding Inspiration: Timbaland's Approach to Creative Collaboration 8:42 Stronger Together: Kanye and Timbaland's Masterclass in Frequency 10:11 Timbaland's Science of Hits: Crafting Captivating Soundscapes 12:27 Analog vs. Digital: How Timbaland Sees Technology in Music 15:11 Becoming Great: Timbaland's Journey to Recognizing His Sound 18:18 Battling Imposter Syndrome: Timbaland Accepts His Greatness 19:32 Losing and Regaining His Gift: Timbaland's Humbling Moment 22:00 The Inner Enemy: Faith and Mental Strength in Timbaland's Journey 28:45 Streaming as Salvation: Timbaland's New Creative Portal 39:06 AI and Creativity: Timbaland Calls It a “Second Opinion” 54:52 Direct-to-Fan Relationships: Timbaland on Freedom and Hard Work 1:00:52 Embracing Tech: Timbaland's Vision for the Future 1:06:04 Hits Redefined: Timbaland's New Way of Thinking About Success 1:15:04 Dr. Strange of Music: Timbaland Reflects on His Superpower Get Access to our growth strategies and tools HERE!!! https://foreverfanacademy.com/nln?el=nlntimbo Listen to Our Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063 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. Want to grow your music career . Join our community

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Listen to Our Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063 EVA Booking: https://bookwitheva.com/ EVA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookwitheva/ Chapters: 0:00 Meet the Co-Founders of Eva: A Platform for Artists 0:33 How To Get Paid Gigs Without a Manager 1:10 Can Artists Without Followers Get Booked? 2:13 How Artists Make Money with Corporate Event Gigs 4:26 Why Corporate Gigs Pay Artists More Than Other Venues 5:35 How Artists Use Eva to Build Full-Time Careers 6:41 No NEED FOR Cover Songs at Paid Gigs 7:42 Misconceptions About Corporate Gigs 10:21 How Artists Can Impress Corporate Event Clients 11:26 What Artists Should Avoid Saying at Corporate Events 13:50 How to Create a Winning Artist Profile for Bookings 19:46 Why Corporate Gigs Are Perfect for Independent Musicians 21:49 How to Set Your Rates for Corporate Music Gigs 25:07 How to Book Big Brand Deals and Corporate Events 26:43 Content Restrictions: Promoting Corporate Event Performances 28:59 Unique Opportunities for Artists: Private and Individual Bookings 30:14 Expanding Beyond Music: Gigs for Keynotes and Comedians 31:20 How Artists Can Network with City Convention Bureaus 33:31 Personalized Submissions: A Powerful Tool for Artists 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. Want to grow your music career . Join our community

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Together, J.R. and Drew were named Billboard's Indie Power Players of the Year in 2023, won a Grammy, sold over 4 million records (160M+ in previous years), and had the #1 song on TikTok in the US for the entire year. J.R. Mckee & Drew De Leon's Digital Marketing Playbook 2024: https://shared-information.teachable.com/p/digital-marketing-playbook-2024 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:12 How JR and Drew started MPR Global 5:26 What is the Music Marketing Playbook 7:01 The 5 C's In Music Marketing 8:01 Catalog: How We Broke an Artist with a 9 year old Song 15:35 Culture: How We Get Our Artist Infront of Culture (For Free) 30:54 Community: What Grows Your Music Career 36:15 Conversation: Creating engagement around your music 41:50 Post Beef: Kendrick Lamar vs Drake 50:04 is Hip Hop dying? (A.I Artists) Listen to Our Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063 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. Want to grow your music career . Join our community

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Episode 164 Ryan Schmidt is a Music Business Lawyer helping artists win! As a professional musician, he experienced firsthand the cutthroat nature of the business and the restrictive contracts creatives are too often asked to sign. Answering the call to be a fighter for his fellow artists, Ryan knew he needed to pursue a career in law. Join ForeverFan Today and Use Promo Code: NOLABELS02

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