BRANDMAN NETWORK

No Labels Necessary

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No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. This podcast is hosted by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.

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BRANDMAN NETWORK

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Latest episode

Aug 26, 2025

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Episodes

#123 | Chance The Rapper's Manager Exposes Why The Big Day Was A Massive Failure 12.12.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Use Code NOLABEL When You Sign Up At Too Lost: https://toolost.com/collabforthecrown

#122 | A Wake Up Call To Building a Dominant Brand That's Never Forgotten (Supreme Deep Dive) 10.12.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Use Code " NOLABELS " When You Sign Up At Too Lost: https://toolost.com

#121 | A&R EXPOSES Huge Problem with Signing Artists Solely Based on Numbers 07.12.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Use Code " NOLABELS " When You Sign Up At Too Lost: https://toolost.com

#120 | T-Pain: Stop Taking Artists Advice on Instagram (Don't Make This Mistake) 05.12.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Use Code " NOLABELS " When You Sign Up At Too Lost: https://toolost.com

#119 | Tyler The Creator: Stop Promoting Your Personality to Build A Fanbase 03.12.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Use Code " NOLABELS " When You Sign Up At Too Lost: https://toolost.com

#118 | Building A Spotify Payout Strategy For Indie Artists in 2023 (Streaming Strategies) 30.11.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Use Code " NOLABELS " When You Sign Up At Too Lost: https://toolost.com

#117 | Music Exec Reveals Why Rappers ALWAYS LOSE Their First Record Deals (Deep Dive) 28.11.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Use Code " NOLABELS " When You Sign Up At Too Lost: https://toolost.com

#116 | This Rapper CHOSE Authenticity and LOST His Career & Fans (It Only Took 4 Words) 27.11.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Use Code " NOLABELS " When You Sign Up At Too Lost: https://toolost.com

#115 | Grammy Producer Reveals His Songwriting Secret To The BEST Records at His Home Studio 23.11.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Holiday Special! Chat with our team 1:1 to plan the release strategy for your next single!.. https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/consultation-call

#114 | Exposing The True Reality of an Artist 21.11.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Holiday Special! Chat with our team 1:1 to plan the release strategy for your next single!.. https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/consultation-call

#113 | Spotify is LYING About Small Artist Growth (Release Radar & Discovery Mode) 19.11.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Holiday Special! Chat with our team 1:1 to plan the release strategy for your next single!.. https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/consultation-call

#112 | How Artists Are Turning Into TikTok Songwriters (Without Selling Out) 16.11.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Holiday Special! Chat with our team 1:1 to plan the release strategy for your next single!.. https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/consultation-call

#111 | Spotify Responds with NEW Instagram Features To Boost Artists Streams 14.11.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Holiday Special! Chat with our team 1:1 to plan the release strategy for your next single!.. https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/consultation-call

#110 | Grammy Winning Songwriter Reveals How Much It Costs To Make Chart-Topping Music 12.11.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Holiday Special! Chat with our team 1:1 to plan the release strategy for your next single!.. https://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/consultation-call

#109 | Music Producer Reveals How Fast Making Money is WITHOUT Spotify 09.11.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase: http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/mone...

#108 | Rapper WARNS Artists How Fast Music Politics Will Ruin Your Career (BlackBalled) 07.11.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase: http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/mone...

BREAKING NEWS! Spotify Finally Reveals Their New Streaming Minimum (In Detail) 06.11.2023

Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase: http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/mone... This podcast is run by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.

Music Executive Reveals How The TikTok Formula RUINED Music 05.11.2023

Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase: http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/mone... This podcast is run by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.

#107 | UPDATE: Spotify Just Made Streams Completely Worthless for Small Artists (Deep Dive) 02.11.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase: http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/mone...

Why This Streaming Service Is Not Stop Paying Small Artists (New Royalty Model) 31.10.2023

Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase: http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/mone... This podcast is run by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.

Indie Artists Reveals How To Get To 1,000 Monthly Listeners 29.10.2023

HOW J.R. MCKEE INDEPENDENTLY BROKE A 32-YEAR-OLD ARTIST AND GOT THEM THEIR FIRST GRAMMY: https://www.brandmannetwork.com/gramm... This podcast is run by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.

#106 | The Fastest Way for Indie Artists to Learn The Entire Music Business (UPDATED) ft. Don Passman 26.10.2023

Donald S. Passman is the author of All You Need To Know About the Music Business and a graduate of the University of Texas and Harvard Law School. He practices law with the Los Angeles firm of Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman and has specialized in the music business for more than forty years. Don has lectured extensively on the music industry, including at Harvard Law School, Yale Law Schoo...

How To Monetize Your Creative Genius: These Artists Created Business Models Of The Future 24.10.2023

Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase: http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/mone... This podcast is run by the founders of ContraBrand Agency, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. ContraBrand Agency is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing.

"Artists Are The Last To Get Paid" - LaRussell Breaks Down The Music Business 22.10.2023

Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase: http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/mone... 00:00 Intro 00:52 - Artist's Payouts 04:00 - Content Quality & Quantity 05:35 - The Industry 11:44 - Your Vision

#104 | Music Marketer Reveals How He Breaks Artists EVERY YEAR (Social Media Ads Strategy) 19.10.2023

No Labels Necessary is a Weekly Podcast hosted by Sean "BrandMan" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley, unveiling the world of marketing from Indie Artists to Major Labels. Exposing the Lies Keeping You From Monetizing Your Fanbase: http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/mone...

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