A couple weeks ago Eric bought two books off of Amazon.com and I've started to read one of two. The one that I am currently reading is "Start & Run Your Own Record Label" by Daylle Deanna Schwartz.
Up to this point, pg 53, the book has dozens of stories about actual record label execs who started out small ended up big and ultimately went independent. One of the biggest and most obvious benefits of being independent is that all of your profit is yours. There were several indie labels within that book that started out as artist who weren't able to get the big record they wanted and created their own independent label.
One of the greatest tips in the book is about taking your business seriously. Don't be afraid to say confidently to those who ask, "I own my own record label." From my own personal experience the people you talk to in a confident tone are substantially more interested in what you have to say because you command their attention. It's like any other topic in life you could think of where you have to get someones attention in order for them to not only hear you but listen.
The book itself is top rated on Amazon and I recommend picking it up. It gives you a lot of basics and inspiring stories of others who have already traveled down the road you're taking.
I'll fill you in more as I get through each chapter....
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