A lot of bands ask me about how they can amp up their sales. After all — on some level, any band serious about reaching the next level needs to be pushing their sales. This is really hard to do as you all well know since people don’t often want to spend money on music when they can hear it for free, or near-free on platforms like Spotify. However, there are still a lot of ways to make money from your music if you think about pushing sales. You just need to use some basic sales tactics to position yourself in a place where it’s easy for people to want to spend money on you. Understanding how to do this isn’t hard, but the real trick is having the gumption to put yourself out there and make it happen. This can be tricky, but with discipline and a desire to grow, you’ll find your way to success. Continue reading →