It’s 6:21AM and I’m on Facebook – cruising along – when I see a post on FB in regard to Chawnqua Battle-Worney <~ check em out on FB – so let’s get it out the way.
IS HE 🔥 ? I’m a say – YES…. his flow super crispy and his presence is sturdy as ever… def worth tapping in to hear what he about and support the music if you a FAN of rap music / hip hop in general…
It COST $0.00 to pull up and work – for all the artist who see what #StrictlyBidness is doing – and want to know – HOW they can get attention –
JUST TAP IN and ask our people <~ we are not – #GateKeepers – and when it comes to MUSIC <~ especially – #Connecticut music <~ we want to HELP – everyone – get shine <~
EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT – working directly with #StrictlyBidness – we want YOU TO KNOW – there is NOTHING – we are doing <~ that you can’t – ask us about <~ because that’s 99.9% of the reason WHY we got started in this music ishhh… #Peace #Love #StayCrispy
The artist we work with NEED TO KNOW – that we are a TEAM based on MUTUAL SUPPORT – we are only as strong as the artist we represent – and this is how we are able to provide – top tier management services for a fraction of the cost.
WE know that artist confuse – management with promotion – all of the time – and – we are working to provide – suitable – promotional packages to really help – serious artist – get the exposure they need/want – when it comes to working with StrictlyBidness and our affiliates…
#MuchLove
Marketing a music and brand is about getting your music in front of the people most likely to purchase it. It’s about earning their attention and business by telling an interesting story and offering them something of value.
Unless you’re trained in strategic marketing, and are current in all of its variables, you probably need to hire a marketing agency.
Good: A one- or two-person agency. These pros are typically experienced in specific types of marketing such as social media or influencer marketing. READ MORE HERE
Better: A three- to five-person agency. This is the average size of most U.S. marketing agencies. READ MORE HERE
Best: An agency with expertise in all product marketing areas. An agency of this size, such as Media Relations Agency, can create, implement and measure a fully integrated marketing campaign READ MORE HERE
What if you really just need one type of marketing?
Hiring a fully integrated marketing agency makes sense even if you don’t currently need all our skills. We have many clients who come to us just for publicity.
Digital marketing is growing exponentially in importance. There are a dizzying number of tools, channels and platforms.
You know your business and your music better than anyone. But without the guidance of integrated marketing strategists, such as Strictly Bidness Management affiliates who are certified marketing professionals, “you don’t know what you don’t know” about effectively marketing your business.
WE REALLY ON POINT WITH THE TALENT IN #NewEngland – mega bar distribution popping off and we are blessed to have the ability to connect with dope artist like Mr. Beamin – he got the rhymes if you got the TIME! Tap IN!!
HE WENT CRAZY ON THE BEAT!!! If you want more – tap in with him on IG
A lot of artist like to use the word “Networking” when they are on social media talking to other artist – when in reality – networking is a lot different because it requires that both parties bring something to the table – to make it a real networking relationship.
Strictly Bidness offers – free services while educating artist – as our contribution to the networking relationship with artist – who – more often then not – are just looking for help getting themselves established – as artist.
So while we benefit from networking – because we showcase our value working with people who may not fully appreciate our efforts we don’t benefit from anything the artist specifically do “for us” when it comes to simple things like – performing at events or helping us get more artist to participate.
The time spent working with you – could be used – finding artist who actually want to work – and contribute to the growth of the Strictly Bidness family.
Artist often wonder – why we don’t just plug them into certain things if we have all this access – which is accurate but here is the problem: everyone we work with – has a price – and we – also – have a price when it comes to the work that goes into – developing a artist and planning events <~ that actually help the artist learn while building their local buzz.
As a serious artist – if you have NOT made a business plan – maybe – you need to take some time – do make a serious business plan – then come back to this article.
The reason you want to make a business plan – is so you don’t waste anyone’s time – and – you want to make sure – you are not wasting your time / resources playing artist.
AFTER you made a business plan – you need to figure out – what your budget is. ONCE YOU DO THE CALUCULATIONS TO SEE what you can spend on your music career – you have to ask yourself – does it make sense to put money into something if I’m not making money – with it?
THESE are real questions YOU NEED TO ASK YOURSELF – before you choose to make a payment when it comes to certain opportunities. OPPORTUNITIES that YOU DO NOT have to take and YOU DO NOT HAVE to concern yourself with – if you believe they are not going to help you.
WHAT IS YOUR BUDGET? and how should you respond when someone asks you what your budget is – is actually simple.
Take your income – deduct your bills / living expenses and the money left over is your play money – you split that up between the cost of creating new music and the cost of promoting the music including the cost to make the marketing material etc.
THIS IS WHY – you shouldn’t quit your day job or drop out of school <~
Don’t answer a open ended question – even if you have unlimited pockets – you can’t be that guy – so your response should be simple,
“My budget varies month to month but I’m asking about this offer because it sparked my interest – can you let me know what you are charging or can I speak to someone who can give me details?”
BE AWARE of anyone who keeps pressing the issue and refuses to give you a dollar amount or – get on a call with you to explain the details of the opportunity – which may just be a gig – or a experience – still – if you have the money and think it’s worth it – then that is the value right there.
WHILE MANY OF US – want to act like financial experts – what artist spend their money on – is up to them <~ as long as they are being honest and doing the real work to keep things in perspective.
CREATING A BUSINESS PLAN – will be helpful in keeping you on course when you watch other people do “big things” and you feel stuck – because the process / plan – is key – to success.
THANK YOU – #StrictlyBidness
According to the HNIC “KING ALPHA” – ever since he started “messing” with Strictly Bidness – his follower count went down and – his account has been hacked a few times.
Harsh allegations CONSIDERING how much business we refer to the platform and the help that we offer o the platform in exchange for absolutely nothing more than access to his platform.
While this is a frustrating situation – it happens often in the music business and reminds us to stay vigilante when promoting educational content concerning the business of music.
Sometimes people switch up and you never know – what the real reasons are about.
THAT BEING SAID for a $20 service you can’t beat the experience – just use the platform for what it is worth <~ and be aware that the team running the platform isn’t as stable as we would like to believe which may be a factor in all of this.
A low budget way to connect with someone who provides a service without acknowledging the people who contribute to their growth – is the same kind of stuff that hip hop artist get accused of doing all the time. Hopefully things change but if not – we can be confident that we handled ourselves properly.
PAY ATTENTION TO PEOPLE WHO THRIVE OFF THE NEGATIVE ENERGY AND WANT TO KNOW – WHAT HAPPENED <~ VS – PROMOTING YOUR LINKS ETC
THAT’S THE GOAL – THAT’S THE PLAN – STAY TUNED
Without MUCH EFFORT – Dutch Schultz OF STRICTLY BIDNESS was able to confirm that Eight Ball Entertainment / Sony AMG – will be in the building for the #StrictlyBidness #Networking event on November 5th.
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY for anyone who is interested in performing in front of entertainers and entertainment professionals alike.
MARSCO MEDIA will be in the building to capture one on one interviews with artist who pull up and want to showcase their music to legendary rap star CUBAN LINK OF CUBAN LINK KARTEL – who has expressed a interest in seeing what the Talent in NEW ENGLAND really has to offer.
A self proclaimed “man of the people” Cuban Link is going to showcase some of his newest music for the artist who participate in the meet and greet side of this networking event.
When we explained the details of the show – he told us how he wanted to meet people and learn about their art – while – keeping it laid back and friendly because he is at a point in his life where he wants to solidify his contribution to hip hop and music culture as a whole.
Strictly Bidness artist and affiliates will be in the building as well – which is a nice way for us to showcase our ability to work together to create a nice experience for all who attend our events.
A unique opportunity to connect with local creators – who are more interested in building connections based on creativity…
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