No Labels Necessary

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👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/#NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

Get a CUSTOM Music Strategy and work with us 1:1 HERE:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/brand-blueprint?el=YoutubeThis 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...

Get a CUSTOM Music Strategy and work with us 1:1 HERE:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/brand-blueprint?el=YoutubeThis 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...

Get a CUSTOM Music Strategy and work with us 1:1 HERE:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/brand-blueprint?el=SpotifyArtist Branding: The Halloween Theory https://youtu.be/lr2JLHWJNBY?si=ZFqGR4p3PrILoO69This 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 artist...

Follow Biz on IG:https://www.instagram.com/jacobbizmorrisTimestamp:1:03 Building a Team vs. Handling it AllBiz emphasizes the benefits of artists building a team from the outset, highlighting that it reduces stress, allows for shared workload, and enables everyone to grow financially as the artist succeeds. He notes that while some artists can do everything themselves, it often leads to burnout.2:...

Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agencyFollow Jayo on IG:https://www.instagram.com/jayo/Timestamps:0:00 – How It All Started (First Viral Video) 0:40 – From Teacher to TikTok Star 1:26 – Rapid Growth and Inner Conflict 2:11 – First Successful Music-Comedy Hybrid 3:06 – Turning a Skit Into a Music Series 4:27 – Burnout and Mental Health Crash 5:...

Check out Landr & Get 20% Off: https://glnk.io/5wllp/sean 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👇🏽 http://www.nolabelsnec...

Want to see some of the artists/labels we've helped? Visit https://www.contrabrand.agencyTimestamps:0:51 The Music Industry Killed Creativity?9:00 Too Many Artists ARE TRYING TOO HARD19:12 Its Not Your Music Marketing Thats Bad.. 27:50 WHAT WILL SAVE ARTISTS33:46 STOP DOING SHOWSThis channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohre...

🎙️ Bryan-Michael Cox: The Genius Behind R&B’s Greatest HitsIn this exclusive interview, Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Bryan-Michael Cox sits down with the No Labels Necessary Podcast to talk about his legendary career, the power of collaboration, the evolution of R&B, and what it takes to create timeless music. From Mariah Carey’s comeback to early sessions with Bow Wow, Chris Bro...

Want us to run a Clipping/Marketing Campaign for you? Apply to HERE! https://contrabrand.typeform.com/to/WWcw8JCYWhop Explained.https://youtu.be/fjTNvChFpgQTimestamps: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 digi...

Check out Wallstream:https://wallstream.com/l/bnListen 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 marke...

Managers, Record Labels & Agencies Interested in Who and Clipping Campaigns:https://contrabrand.typeform.com/to/XsJqbDvHArtists Interested in getting access to WHOP and learning how to do your own clipping campaigns:https://fvr.fan/nln/whop-signup?tags=whopListen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063Timestamps:This channel is ran by the fou...

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👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/#NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing

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...

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 w...

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:...

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? Th...

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 Play...

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We're looking for 10 Artists to Work With For A FULL YEAR: https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/grow/?el=managerhack Interested 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...

We're looking for 10 Artists to Work With For A FULL YEAR:https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/grow/?el=ytmanager Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠ www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnyt202 ⁠to start your free 14-day trial! This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey&q...

We're looking for 10 Artists to Work With For A FULL YEAR: https://www.contrabrand.agency/?el=jinterview Full Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y-hOf-hcUI Looking to build a website that matches the quality of your content? 🔥 Visit www.foreverfanmusic.com/new-website-musicians-need/?el=nlnyt201 to discover the best type of websites for musicians this year. This channel is ran by the...

Timestamps: 0:44 Viral Content Trap – Why Organic Views Don’t Equal Conversions 2:08 Conversion Gap – The Hidden Cost of Clicks and Engagement 2:29 Album Covers Matter – Simple Visuals That Drive Streams 3:48 Cover Art Options – Still Covers, Moving Covers & Lyric Videos 7:18 3 Design Tools – Photoshop AI & Cover Art Market Insights 9:11 DIY Editing – Leveraging Canva for Quick, Unique Cov...

Work with us directly! Schedule a call to apply for our Gold Member Program:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/gold?el=1k Timestamps: 1:24 Why ads are essential in every strategy 1:50 Finding three clips for ad content 2:17 Album covers vs. music videos for ads 3:58 Importance of multiple creative assets 4:41 Choosing an audience & targeting the right market 5:55 Ad spend breakdown: $10/day per ad...

Work with us directly! Schedule a call to apply for our Gold Member Program:https://nolabelsnecessary.com/gold?el=influenceranalysis Timestamps: 0:29 Understanding Influencer Pricing 1:31 Calculating Cost Per View (CPV) for Your Budget 3:42 The Hidden Costs Influencers Consider 6:05 Why Views Don't Always Equal Impact 7:52 Finding the Right Influencer for Your Music 10:45 Leveraging Influencer...