Need a music manager or want to be one? Here is what you need to know... - Ollie from Niche Crush - Part 2

I hope you enjoyed part one of this bumper episode...

 

In this part 2, Ollie - who has had over 20 years experience in the music industry - tells us everything you need to know when looking for a music manager - and how to be a good one if that's what you want to become!

 

It is also loaded with extra bonus tips on the music industry, and if you heard part 1, you know this one is going to be good!!!

 

Thanks again to Ollie for sharing his story and advice!

 

Chapters:

 

If you are looking for a manager or want to be one

• When is a band ready for a manager?

• Things to look for OR avoid in a manager?

• Why no manager should ask a band for money up front

• Why managers should prove themselves before you sign with them

• How often, good managers will find you

• Talk to managers in person when deciding - not just email

• How managers should act like a guide or coach

• The exact skills to look for in a manager

• How to research a manager and avoid scams

• The reasons someone might want to manage you

• If you want to be a manager yourself

Other advice

• Coming up with goals

• Setting actions and to-do lists

• What would Ollie say to his younger self?

• Knowing when to stop on a project and move to another thing

• How to trust your instinct

• Rules for not pestering people too much

• Always following up with a new piece of news

• What is coming up with Ollie’s own band, Niche Crush

• Getting a steady stream of music / content

• 6-8 week cycles for song promotion

• Why you might not want to put out your best song first

• Will Ollie ever be a manager again?!

• Mental health in the music industry

• Why it’s hard work but still the best job ever!