What You Should Be Spending Money On?
When it comes to any business, one thing will always be true. You are your biggest investment. The time and money you put into yourself is directly reflective of how seriously YOU take YOU and that usually dictates how seriously other people will take you. The truth is, technology is evolving so fast that what used to cost thousands of dollars can now be done for a little over a hundred bucks. So, there is no reason for anyone to claim to be a model and not have comp cards and photos, with tools like digital cameras and Photoshop so easily accessible. There is no reason for a manager, promoter, or producer not to have business cards when you can easily get 1,000 printed Full Color and Double Sided for just $35 (www.NeedCDsNow.com).
How can you call yourself a rapper and not have a single song recorded when there are so many programs that will let you turn your home computer into a virtual studio. When you approach a company or potential client that may be interested in your talents or services, how seriously do you expect to be taken when you don’t even have the basic necessities for conducting day to day business in your given field.
The best advice I can give you is “Quit being cheap, and break bread.” How are you gonna to try sell me your CD that has the title scribbled over a Verbatim logo while you wearing $150 pair of shoes and then have the nerve to tell me with a straight face that you’re the next thing to blow. Bwoy Stop! You obviously care more about your feet than your your music career. You can get 100 CDs duplicated with thermal printing for just 55.99 (Next Day Media 678-212-3042) That’s like a model who doesn’t take care of her body or an engineer who doesn’t stay up on the latest gear. What would your impression be if you went to record your demo at a studio charging you $75/ hour and when you walk in see them cueing up a four track recorder (LOL).
No matter what your goal is in this entertainment industry you have to realize that someone will be investing money into you. Whether it comes from a modeling agency, record label, film company or just your fans, You shouldn't expect anyone to invest money into when you won't invest money into yourself. You have to constantly develop your market and promote yourself. You are your greatest product and should always be your biggest investment.
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