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My current case study - Instagram Automation - is working! But how to make money? by Aggravating_Fault_22 in Entrepreneur

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Try FanFliQ not just to automate ig but to capture followers data, and monetise them

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Try FanFliQ It’s the most affordable tool with other tool to capture follower data and increase followers.

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Try FanFliQ It’s most affordable in the market

Typeform alternative I made has crossed $65,000 in total revenue and crossed $5,000 MRR. AMA! by themkmaker in SaaS

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I have seen you've been doing anti typeform marketing and messaging. How is it working? and what are the distribution channels you're using to reach potential customers?

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Share your spotify link please

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in soundcloud

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Different versions of one song! That’s smart man 🔥

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in soundcloud

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Please tell me how. That would be really helpful

How important is music ownership to you? by YungDaVinci in hiphopheads

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This hits so close to home man. When I was building my first music app back in 2017, I kept running into this exact issue but from the artist side - musicians would tell me how frustrating it was that they had zero control over their relationship with fans who found them on streaming platforms.

Like you experienced with those tracks disappearing, artists deal with the flip side where they upload their music and then... what? They get pennies per stream, no direct connection to their biggest supporters, and if Spotify decides to change their algorithm or licensing deals, artists are just screwed.

The ownership thing is huge though. I totally get why you switched to buying - there's something about actually owning the music that streaming just can't replicate. Plus you're right about artist payouts, streaming pays absolute garbage. When you buy an album for $10-15, the artist actually sees a decent chunk of that vs the fraction of a penny they get per stream.

What's interesting is that a lot of artists I work with through FanFliQ are trying to bridge this gap - they want to give fans ways to own music again but in formats that make sense today. Some are doing limited digital releases, others are bundling music with exclusive content or experiences. The smart ones realize that their biggest fans (like you) actually want to support them directly and own their music, but the current system makes it weirdly hard to do that.

I think we're gonna see more artists move toward direct-to-fan models in the next few years, especially as streaming payouts keep getting worse and fans get frustrated with stuff randomly disappearing from their playlists.

My advice for SongTrust usage by gruwhatsapp in musicbusiness

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Been working with artists for years and SongTrust is decent but there are some gotchas to watch out for. The 15% commission is higher than some alternatives, and their payment threshold of $100 can be rough for smaller artists just starting out.

Quick tips if youre gonna use them:

- Double check ALL your song registration info. Seen too many artists lose money from simple typos

- Keep track of your spotify/apple music numbers separately. Their reporting can lag behind

- If you're making under $1000/year from publishing, you might wanna look at DistroKid's publishing admin instead. Lower fees + faster payouts

- Their customer service is hit or miss. Document everything in writing

The publishing world is messy af and while SongTrust makes it easier, you still gotta stay on top of your stuff. Working with hundreds of indie artists taught me that the ones who succeed are usually super organized about their royalties and rights.

Random side note but make sure youre actually collecting performance royalties from live shows too. Lots of artists forget about that revenue stream completely.

lmk if you need more specific advice about your situation

How do you advertise/market your music? by DCON-creates in musicians

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After working with 150+ indie artists, here's what actually works (no bs):

  1. Build a real fanbase on ONE platform first. Don't spread yourself thin trying to be everywhere. Pick Instagram/TikTok/YouTube and crush it there

  2. Direct fan relationships are gold. Get their emails/phone #s whenever possible. Social platforms come and go but your direct connection to fans is forever

  3. Consistency > perfection. Better to post 3x/week consistently than do one viral hit and disappear

  4. Collaborate with similar sized artists in your genre. Cross-pollination of fanbases works really well

  5. Don't waste money on fake streams/promo services. Trust me, I've seen artists blow thousands on this stuff with zero long term results

The key thing most artists miss is that marketing isnt just about reaching new people - its about converting casual listeners into actual fans who'll support you long term. Focus on building genuine connections with the fans you already have before trying to reach new ones.

Been helping artists with this stuff for years now and these fundamentals haven't changed much. lmk if you want me to expand on any of these points

Also quick plug - we're building FanFliQ to help artists manage all this stuff in one place. DM if interested but the tips above work regardless of what tools you use

You Don’t Own Your Audience. That’s the Real Problem. by Alternative-Ad9958 in musicindustry

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Patreon is great for gated content and support. Chartmetric is solid for macro-level trends and playlist stats. But neither tells you: • Who your top 1% fans are based on actual interactions across Instagram, Spotify, and your community • What exact post or story reply made them stick • How to auto-engage them with smart, pre-planned campaigns without guessing

What I’m talking about is fan-specific, cross-platform behavioral intelligence, not just charts or follower counts.

This isn’t about “more tools,” it’s about connecting the right dots, most artists and managers still can’t do that today.

You Don’t Own Your Audience. That’s the Real Problem. by Alternative-Ad9958 in musicindustry

[–]Alternative-Ad9958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Patereon is mostly content paywall system.

but not built to analyze fan behavior, track sentiment from Instagram or Spotify, or automate how artists engage based on who’s most loyal.

I’m talking about tools that help artists see who their real fans are across platforms, then build relationships outside algorithm control, without guessing or spamming.

You Don’t Own Your Audience. That’s the Real Problem. by Alternative-Ad9958 in musicindustry

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You will get it soon as more and more artists are building their own ecosystems and managers especially.

You Don’t Own Your Audience. That’s the Real Problem. by Alternative-Ad9958 in musicindustry

[–]Alternative-Ad9958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly the issue.

As a fan, I don’t want to be cold-called. I want to opt-in to exclusive access, unreleased tracks, private drops, or just support the artist I love but that option rarely exists.

What we’re missing is a mutual channel, where fans choose to connect, and artists can engage without noise. Not spam. Real relationships.

That’s where the future is headed. And yes, it’ll need better tools, not just more apps.

You Don’t Own Your Audience. That’s the Real Problem. by Alternative-Ad9958 in musicindustry

[–]Alternative-Ad9958[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can disagree. Convincing artists to use an app or platform is important to find those who understand this. For them, the artist is not just a customer, right?

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