nate maingard - how i build my tribe as a musicpreneur (darker music talks september '14)
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How I’m building my tribe as a #musicpreneur
@natemaingard #DarkerMusicTalks
PRESENTS
Who the F@*& is Nate Maingard?
Who the F@*& is Nate Maingard?
• Sexy mofo
Who the F@*& is Nate Maingard?
• Sexy mofo• South African modern folk troubadour
Who the F@*& is Nate Maingard?
• Sexy mofo• South African modern folk troubadour• 70,000 followers on twitter
Who the F@*& is Nate Maingard?
• Sexy mofo• South African modern folk troubadour• 70,000 followers on twitter• 3000 facebook likes
Who the F@*& is Nate Maingard?
• Sexy mofo• South African modern folk troubadour• 70,000 followers on twitter• 3000 facebook likes• 1400 subscribers on mailing list
Who the F@*& is Nate Maingard?
• Sexy mofo• South African modern folk troubadour• 70,000 followers on twitter• 3000 facebook likes• 1400 subscribers on mailing list• 61 PATRONS!
Gathering My Tribe (FUNNEL)
WOO“seek the favour, support, or custom of”
MEET“arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of”
EXCHANGE“an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return”
COMMIT“be in a long-term emotional relationship”
MEET“arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of”
MEET“arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of”
• Ben Landis: [email protected]• Clients include multiple Grammy winners, an Emmy winner, and more than a few actors with large roles in current series on major television
networks.• 50% off first month when joining up with a
friend.• Say Nate Maingard sent you ;)
MEET“arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of”
WOO“seek the favour, support, or custom of”
WOO“seek the favour, support, or custom of”
WOO“seek the favour, support, or custom of”
• SHARE FREE STUFF– Songs for emails– Likes for songs– Online shows (HOA, Numubu, Street Jelly, Spreecast)
• MAKE AWESOME CONTENT– Blog posts, videos, soundcloud clips, photos– Share other peoples’ stuff
• COMMUNICATE– Be available– Respond– Speak with heart– Be real (align yourself with your brand)– BEWARE OF OVERPROMOTING
EXCHANGE“an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return”
EXCHANGE“an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return”
EXCHANGE“an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return”
• MERCHANDISE– CD’s– Records– T-shirts– Limited edition hand-made handkerchiefs
• LIVE SHOWS– House concerts– Online shows
• CROWD-FUND– Allow your community to support you in giving them
experiences they value
COMMIT“be in a long-term emotional relationship”
COMMIT“be in a long-term emotional relationship”
COMMIT“be in a long-term emotional relationship”
• PATREON– http://patreon.com/natemaingard– Modern version of patronage– You offer ongoing, unique value to your kindest, most
loving tribe members, in exchange for pledges– Like indiegogo/kickstarter, but it’s ongoing, not just once-
off– You create art, the people who love it most pay you to
keep doing so– AGAIN: Allow your community to support you in giving
them experiences they value
THINGS I THINK YOU SHOULD DO
• Experiment a LOT• Action matters• Network with people you like• Emails are GOLD• Find a mentor or three• Start NOW
SUMMARY
WOO“seek the favour, support, or custom of”
MEET “arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of”
EXCHANGE“an act of giving one thing and receiving another in return”
COMMIT“be in a long-term emotional relationship”
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