Music Marketing Podcast with Bob Baker

Send me a text message When it comes to being successful with music, we hear a lot about doors. Open doors, closed doors, etc. Here's an empowering way to look at them. And hang in there, because I save the best advice for last! Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook , The Five-M...

Send me a text message Enjoy this wide-ranging discussion on having and building confidence as you pursue your music career, inspired by a quote from Aretha Franklin. Musicians Motivation Monday takes place every Monday starting at 10:00 AM Eastern on the Clubhouse app . Learn more about the speakers: Billy Grisack , Jesse Curtis , Dutch Van Spall , and Bob Baker . Check out all of my books, ebook...

Send me a text message When most musicians promote their music, gigs, merch, shows, etc. it comes from a place of needing to gain attention and grow a fan base. That's cool. But my recent ah-ha moment might offer a better way! Also, check out my YouTube channel here . Musicians Motivation Monday takes place every Monday starting at 8:30 AM Eastern on the Clubhouse app . Learn more about the s...

Send me a text message I see this mistake all the time. Please stop apologizing when promoting your music and creative stuff! You can learn to market yourself with confidence. Get on the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List. It's free and easy. Just head to http://PromoteYourCreativity.com - you'll get sample ebook and audiobook chapters when you do! Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audi...

Send me a text message I share a powerful strategy I've been using to transform casual followers into Raving Fans on Instagram. You can also follow me on Instagram here . Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook , The Five-Minute Music Marketer , The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Mar...

Send me a text message We help one artist overcome the stress of having to be perfect right off the bat. Another great Clubhouse conversation. Musicians Motivation Monday takes place every Monday starting at 8:30 AM Eastern on the Clubhouse app . Learn more about the speakers: Billy Grisack , Jesse Curtis , and Bob Baker . Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page...

Send me a text message Why Being Independent Is Your Super Power. Another great Clubhouse conversation. Musicians Motivation Monday takes place every Monday starting at 8:30 AM Eastern on the Clubhouse app . Learn more about the speakers: Billy Grisack , Jesse Curtis , and Bob Baker . Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles inc...

Send me a text message When was the last time you thought about music promotion and romance at the same time? Has it been a while? Well, by the time you finish listening to this, you may do it more often. (Thinking about the combination, that is. How often you “do it” is up to you :-) Read the blog post version here . Take a look at my Music Marketing Tips playlist on YouTube . Check out all of my...

Send me a text message Another great Clubhouse conversation about fame, changing priorities, motivation, family pressure, boundaries, and making hard choices. Musicians Motivation Monday takes place every Monday starting at 8:30 AM Eastern on the Clubhouse app . Learn more about the speakers: Billy Grisack , Jesse Curtis , and Bob Baker . Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Ama...

Send me a text message Listen in on this great discussion about patience and impatience in the music biz. Musicians Motivation Monday takes place every Monday starting at 8:30 AM Eastern on the Clubhouse app . Learn more about the speakers: Billy Grisack , Jesse Curtis , Bob Baker , and Mishy Katz . Take a look at my Music Marketing Tips playlist on YouTube . Check out all of my books, ebooks, and...

Send me a text message Would you like to know the guaranteed, fail-proof path to success in the music business? I've got some honest advice about that here! Turbo-Charge Your Life: The 21​-​Day Abundance Challenge starts soon. Learn more at  https://link.medium.com/6fusRVYYejb Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles inc...

Send me a text message Here are two segments from a recent Musicians Motivation Monday session on the Clubhouse app -- featuring Billy Grisack, Jesse Curtis, and me. We answer questions about overwhelm and how to choose your priorities and give advice on marketing instrumental music. You'll find me on Clubhouse here . On Instagram, you can find Billy Grisack here and Jesse Curtis here . Check...

Send me a text message I'm back with a segment from a recent Musicians Motivation Monday session on the Clubhouse app -- featuring Billy Grisack, Jesse Curtis, and me. We dissect two quotes from  Kurt Cobain and Mary J. Blige and discuss the evolution of music career education resources. You'll find me on Clubhouse here . Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Aut...

Send me a text message Register now for Turbo-Charge Your Life 2021 at https://gum.co/turbo2021 - I want to help you thrive in the new year and create something awesome! Want to know the two biggest factors that determine your longterm success in music? I’ve got the answer, based on my many years as a creative entrepreneur. Embrace these habits and you’ll triple your odds of cutting through the cl...

Send me a text message Listen to this sample from my new audiobook, Guerrilla Music Marketing, Vol 3 : Music Publicity & Media Exposure, available on Audible and Amazon. Purchase it directly from me (and get a bonus interview on multiple streams of income) here: https://gum.co/MBFuu I use Buzzsprout for all of my podcasts. Start your own free podcasting account at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?r...

Send me a text message Want to know how I grew my YouTube channel to 1 million views per month and 145,000 subscribers? In Part 2 of this series I share the exact tools and strategies that allowed me to grow my channel - https://www.youtube.com/mrbuzzfactor/featured I use TubeBuddy for all my keyword research https://www.tubebuddy.com/BobBakerSTL I use Buzzsprout for all of my podcasts. Start your...

Send me a text message Want to know how I grew my YouTube channel to 135k subscribers? In this first of a multi-part series, I share my YouTube journey and the steps that led to it being my main source of self-employed income - https://www.youtube.com/mrbuzzfactor/featured Here's a link to my three-book mega package deal https://link.medium.com/m2qRToq5y6 Check out all of my books, ebooks, an...

Send me a text message Want to know how to be your own boss as a musician? Great! But, if you really want to earn a full-time living with music, don’t get stuck in this common trap. On this episode I explain what this obstacle is and how to overcome it. I’ve been a solo entrepreneur in the arts for many years, so I have a lot of hard-won advice on this topic to share. Watch the original YouTube ve...

Send me a text message If you’re a singer, songwriter, or DIY musician, this may be the most important, hard-hitting advice you’ll ever hear. This encore episode, first published in the fall of 2017, features Mary Gauthier, a highly acclaimed songwriter who has written songs for Jimmy Buffet, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, and more.  Listen to these highlights from an interview with Mary, where she di...

Send me a text message You have many choices during these strange times. You can give up, slow down, and wait out the storm. Or, you can be proactive and find creative ways to earn money with your music. I cover five excellent ways on this episode. Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list . It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them...

Send me a text message From High School Spanish Teacher to Full-Time Musician. I first met Dina Bach in 2016, when she was a high school Spanish teacher in Chicago. I saw her again a year later, soon after she took the leap of faith and quit her teaching gig. In August 2018, with over a year of being a full-time piano-pop singer-songwriter behind her, I sat down with Dina to get the first-hand sco...

Send me a text message Welcome to part two of my interview with Lauren Elwell. She’s an on-air personality at KSHE 95, the longest running rock radio station in the world. In this final segment we talk about the realities of commercial radio, creative ways musicians can still get on traditional radio, ways to make a living with your voice, or at least reach people and make an impact with your uniq...

Send me a text message Get the inside scoop from a commercial radio veteran on what it's like to work for the longest running rock radio station in the world. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview with Lauren Elwell aka Lern from KSHE 95.  Connect with Lauren on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .  Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Market...

Send me a text message I got the idea about a week ago. I felt compelled to sit down and write the lyrics. They came pretty quickly. A few hours later I set up a mic and camera in my home office. The fourth take was a keeper. I hope my original song “Isolation Blues” brings a smile to your face and makes you laugh during this time of crisis. Watch the YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/Qqzxfpe...

Send me a text message Last week I asked for examples of how musicians are staying connected with fans from a distance. I received some good ones and uncovered a few of my own. Here are some clever ways music creators are making the most of staying home during the 2020 virus crisis. Links to all of the artists and videos mentioned in this episode can be found at https://link.medium.com/5SGmVA5y74...