
#082: MANAGER: Mike Holland: Taking Charge: How Emerging Artists Are Shaping Their Own Success
11/14/24 • 67 min
Mike Holland, an experienced artist manager, discusses the challenges and opportunities for emerging artists in today’s music industry. In this episode, he shares practical advice on building a fanbase, understanding the business side of music, and taking control of a career in a rapidly changing landscape. A grounded look at the realities of artist development and management.
Highlights:
- Exploring the dynamic shifts in the music industry and their impact on artists.
- The importance of artists acting as their own CEOs.
- Strategies for artists to maintain artistic integrity while expanding their fanbase.
- Mike's personal journey from content creation to music management.
Mike Holland, an experienced artist manager, discusses the challenges and opportunities for emerging artists in today’s music industry. In this episode, he shares practical advice on building a fanbase, understanding the business side of music, and taking control of a career in a rapidly changing landscape. A grounded look at the realities of artist development and management.
Highlights:
- Exploring the dynamic shifts in the music industry and their impact on artists.
- The importance of artists acting as their own CEOs.
- Strategies for artists to maintain artistic integrity while expanding their fanbase.
- Mike's personal journey from content creation to music management.
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Highlights:
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Highlights:
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