How to Start a RECORD LABEL for Beginners?

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks for watching friends! Make sure you grab a copy of my FREE TOOLKIT at otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit

[@mzyola]

Very interesting I want to sign up my own record label how those it work sir.

[@itskyleisrael4044]

goodluck future record label owners and ceo

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks for watching! - scott

[@yunginproductions]

Good luck to you too man🔥

[@maseratitruth]

Yes we can 💯🏆

[@LTDAProduction]

We can 🔥🔥🔥

[@Arpitmmmmmmm]

Lesss go!!!

[@thirtyplusone1893]

Very important to understand this process and how it all works even if you are not going to start a label

[@OtherRecordLabels]

I very much agree! Thanks for the comment! -Scott

[@offendic]

This has been helpful,thank you very much

[@DJChaseTV]

this is a really good video . i started my label in 2017 and never looked back. I love just hearing more information - *keep the videos coming - great content

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thank you so much! - Scott

[@eliyawahamashi8310]

@DJ Chase TV any advice for getting started?

[@squidjit83]

Have you made any money from the record label since then?

[@lemonyflounder]

Thank you so much for this video. Learned a lot! Appreciate what you’re doing for music lovers around the globe! Much love from mongolia!

[@OtherRecordLabels]

My pleasure! Thank you for the comment, all the best! -Scott

[@MorbiusMK]

wow, this was truly insightful and probably one of the best videos on the subject I've ever watched. as soon as I have a buck to invest, I'll come back to check out your stuff, for sure. Great content.

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thank you so much, that's very kind of you!

[@SamadSaidWhaaat]

Hey Scott! I love what you're doing and appreciate it very much! I've just started running my own record label to manage my little brother's dreams of becoming a singer. I don't have any budget to begin with and I don't have any management, business and music background. But I'm powering through! I would love it if you could share a bit on the business management and legal side of things like how do I keep my accounts, how do I approach a producer to work together, how to manage your company's money or even how to get money. Thanks a lot Scott for your time!

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Hey Shazzy! My pleasure! Thanks for the tips! I'll work on those ideas! -Scott

[@DinoNydo]

@@OtherRecordLabels very surprising such a long video doesn't dive into this critical topic

[@JeremyHopsonLIVE]

@@DinoNydo yeah, it’s crazy to consider how much work goes into a record label… especially since all of this information is critical

[@SCmin.19]

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[@georgeevans9218]

Sounds like you need a business plan

[@newacidplanet]

On those times when things go wrong One video from you gets me motivated again as if there was this Jimminy Cricket in my ear... encouraging me. Thank you!

[@YariBeatsMedia]

this is actually very insightful. thank you for the information.

[@OtherRecordLabels]

My pleasure! Thanks for the kind words!

[@YariBeatsMedia]

@@OtherRecordLabels happy New Year bro 🙏🏼

[@SkinnEmannProductions]

These are wonderful tips and tricks even to this day. Thank you for the information.

[@OtherRecordLabels]

You are so welcome!

[@luiszapiola355]

Hi scott, ive been following youur channel for a few months , thanks for the videos! I hope I can start my own label in vietnam in the near future. :))

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Good luck Luis! Excited to hear about your new label from Vietnam! All the best, -Scott

[@chayeahpuddin]

It is really helpful, thanks but I'm just wondering how about the business side of a record label for example business structure, business models, etc.

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment! Visit our website for some helpful resources and I'll make sure to focus on those topics in the future! otherrecordlabels.com

[@diegooliveirabenjamin]

This is gold, thank you VERY much

[@OtherRecordLabels]

You're very welcome!

[@shinostaxx4226]

QUESTION ⁉️⁉️ so i wanna start a record label with a long time friend / artist that I've worked with. should i do a partnership or is there another way we should kickstart our label? what do you feel the blueprint should be in a situation like that. i know theres pros/cons to partnerships but if there's a way i could get that done successfully id do it in a heartbeat..

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Yes, partnership would be best. Either 50/50 share of expenses and profits. Unless one of you does more then agree on a different split. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching! - Scott

[@MrMikomi]

What am amazing resource. Thank you so much.

[@RafaelAriasM]

amazing stuff !!!!

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thank you friend! Really appreciate it! - scott

[@highlightliferecords722]

Amazing presentation my man 🤝💎💡

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thank you friend!!

[@phillipchristoffersen3632]

Great advice!

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Appreciate it so much! - scott

[@javierpiles5833]

Hi Scott :) great video! Thanks for sharing! I downloaded the resources on your website.

[@OtherRecordLabels]

My pleasure Javier! Thanks for the kind words! - scott

[@willvallade9611]

Brilliant Video thank you for your help!

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Glad it helped! Thanks! -Scott

[@JAAAAS]

This was super valuable and informative brother, thanks so much for taking the time and sharing!

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jalenrushing811]

Good Video I just ordered your book

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Awesome, thank you Jalen! Hope you enjoy it! -Scott

[@heartshinemusic]

I took a look at the table of contents of your PDF, the big thing I was missing in the whole process was the actual production and creative process of recording an EP or Album. I see no mentioning of getting the best out of the artist / band creatively. What about talent development, the repertoire (what songs are good, what songs need work, what songs are not good enough etc.) I see no chapter that's about doing extensive pre-production or hiring a producer to get the best out of an artist. This is so important when you want to enter such a crowded market. The quality of the music should be front and center before you even talk about promoting and releasing it. The more attention to the actual art, the easier it is to gain and grow an audience, or not? (Maybe this is hard when your first band is your own or the band of a good friend... but I think having some outside ears that are not afraid to point out some weaknesses is crucial to raise the bar.)

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Hi thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching! -Scott

[@JacqueLewis]

Is there anything in your course about the most important step of starting a label..finding the funding?

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Hi Jacque! In the course we talk about budget and revenue vs. expenses. We don't have anything specific on finding partners or financial backers. A lot of labels I've interviewed over the years have started out on a shoestring budget and grown at a more manageable pace. I've also talked to labels who are now very successful who have started out with $5000-$10000 of their own money or a loan from family. So that part of the business varies for a lot of individuals and maybe doesn't have the same approach as a tech start-up would. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching! -Scott

[@JacqueLewis]

@@OtherRecordLabels I appreciate the very detailed response.I'll be sure to check out the course.

[@harveyharveyholt7806]

I think people would love this 💕

[@tossigottracks9371]

Thank you for this video!

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks for watching, really appreciate it! -Scott

[@deejayelectrick]

Great insight!! Thank you 🙏🏾

[@OtherRecordLabels]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching! -Scott

[@versastylemusicgroupv.s.m.9874]

Awesome 👍

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks 🤗

[@oldaccount628]

so helpful thank you!

[@OtherRecordLabels]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching! - Scott

[@Kenso_T]

Great Content keep it up.

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Appreciate it! Will do! -Scott

[@hungryempirerecords]

Thank you!

[@fredsonmuianga]

what about the LLC think?

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Great question, and one that varies depending on your country of origin and your region. Hopefully we can dive into that in a future episode! Thanks for being a subscriber! -Scott

[@lollv524]

nice bro!

[@carlosdinarte]

Hello friend! Thanks for this video. Learning here Brasil. 🙏🏻

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks and you're welcome! I appreciate you watching and commenting! -Scott

[@geckosonic]

The sample contract in the ZIP file is broken and WORD won't open it, that was all I was interested in. It would be good if you fixed that

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Sorry to hear that. Can you send me an email and let me know what zip file you downloaded or what link you found it in and I can check on it. Thanks! [e-mail]

[@geckosonic]

@@OtherRecordLabels I sent the email with the information

[@charlesdinguss]

Absolute legend!

[@Official1king_4ever_4life]

I love This ❤️

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thank you!!

[@KhojDai]

❤❤❤❤thank you so much 😊😊😊😊

[@OtherRecordLabels]

You're welcome 😊

[@wildchildent2153]

I'm interested in getting custom vinyls any suggestions where I go and get this type of manufacturing made?

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Check out our Directory for options...otherrecordlabels.com/directory

[@KaliopaTsutomu]

is this good for a start: name: Rose's N' Red Entertainment (RNR ENT for short) type: International theme: Black, Red, Pink and White(+ a rose) things in my entertainment: Human singers, Virtual singers(vocaloid for example) :> SUB->VSNR(the Vocaloid- well VOXsynth) virtual holographic concert and mainly VOXsynth related

[@WilliamAshleyOnline]

Should you call it a record label if you arn't making records? Or should you just call it a music label? In that case if you make records lp/ep / cd and streams etc.. should you call it a music label or is record label superior as long as you make records as the other formats are secondary?

[@edisonrupert]

Such a great channel..

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks Edison!!

[@myminiwhey6066]

What age did you start

[@DamianLHudson]

A trademark & an LLC are two different entities right?

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Yes they are!

[@monarchy_nations_records]

Love dis

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks!!

[@herealbutler]

Can you explain how you signed yourself?

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Well I probably meant that I used myself and my music as a guinea pig artist for my new label. I didn't actually draw up a contract between myself and I. Although maybe not a bad idea in case the relationship turns sour. ;). Thanks for watching! -Scott

[@spanhriddh9300]

I have a question, does it mean I have to start a pressing plant or anything too? 😭😭😭

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Yes! And a record store and a radio station! :)

[@noelkinz]

Can i name a record label with a plane name withought the need to add records at the end for example?

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Absolutely!

[@gambiallen9183]

how to organize / structure file folders for a record label.

[@ashutoshmishra8036]

Bit i wanna sign labels he he!!

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks for watching my friend! -Scott

[@vyotechnutritionals]

Great video

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thank you! Glad it helped! - Scott

[@KurseMagnificent]

Let's go 💪😎👍💯🔥👁️🔥

[@tyronemixx]

What I'd like to know is how to get "catalog numbers"? Don't you need this to get royalties? So how do you make this thingie up? What good is your name, biz plan, logo, website, contracts and marketing if your label isn't recognized? I've watched a number of videos now and not one has brought this up, which I think should be important! Yes? No? 🤔

[@OtherRecordLabels]

These are just internal numbers. You can make them up yourself. And you don't need them for distribution or royalty purposes. They are just meant to help keep your record label organized. They can use or be any catalog system that works for you!

[@biggboynews1089]

? If you have a ENTERTAINMENT company and you attached a record label to your entertainment company LLC?

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Great question, you may want to check with your lawyer or accountant. But I'm sure if you already have an entertainment company registered, that selling records could just be another income stream, and I would see no need to register an additional LLC. But don't take my advice, and ask a pro! Thanks! -Scott

[@biggboynews1089]

@@OtherRecordLabels Thank you that was very helpful.

[@arjunshankarmishra7281]

21:10 what if I am a lawyer?

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Do you have yourself on retainer? :)

[@arjunshankarmishra7281]

@@OtherRecordLabels no actually,my dad has one

[@OrdanFilm]

Where’s the sample contract

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Hi there, the sample contract is included in the Record Label Toolkit which you can download for free here: otherrecordlabels.com/toolkit

[@OrdanFilm]

@@OtherRecordLabels Thanks for the fast reply

[@OrdanFilm]

@@OtherRecordLabels Can i send you something in instagram, whats your name? Write to @moneylabrecords please.

[@OtherRecordLabels]

@@OrdanFilm Sure, on Instagram I am @OtherRecordLabels

[@itsme6050]

Let's start a record label named ( Gun Line )

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Go for it!

[@rapstixz8783]

❤️❤️

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks for watching! -Scott

[@yamirahguitar]

thanks :)

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Happy to help! -Scott

[@davidrickard9869]

I have an unsigned band that are going to press our own records because of all the bs and crap that goes with a label our band name is Genetic throwbacks yes great name for a record company GTS records got muitble bands and have the songs completed so wav file is needed no worrys got them -we own our masters and names ready to press thanks for a few tips but to much its simpler than you make out as long as you can fund it -thats wats its all about money best wishes -Davo of genetic throwbacks and electronic alliance and other's

[@TheKidwest918]

whats the process with signing yourself? The tax breaks and everything.

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Good question. If your business is registered than you would have to claim paying yourself as an expense and then claim the income from the label to yourself as personal income.

[@TheKidwest918]

@@OtherRecordLabels hope you dont mind me following up with, how do I get the label to start making income? As far as funding a project? Personal money? Or what type of loan?

[@hescjay]

I have this same question! Thank God it was answered!

[@KennyCrucialCrucialMgmt]

YOUR WEBSITE did not work for me was going to buy some things.

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Sorry Kenny! Let me check it out. Send me an email here [e-mail] and we will get it sorted out.

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Seems to be working on my end… let me know what’s giving you trouble… otherrecordlabels.com/store

[@billsmith1730]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@SwissArtistsProductions]

Very obvious statements. No useful info at all inside this video. It's all about filling time with words. Anyways nice voice to listen too at least!!

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks for watching, and thanks for the feedback on my voice! ;) - scott

[@LilTaRusmusic]

👍🏾👍🏾

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks for watching!

[@lyudmilaworrall295]

supper

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks!

[@prodmwru]

really enjoyed this video, but i feel as you need to teach a more youthful approach with marketing, hashtags don’t work like they used to. Instagram/Facebook Ads work semi well, takes a lot of money to do correct targeting though. TikTok & paying pages to post you is where it’s really at

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thanks for the feedback! Some great ideas! -Scott

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

now mfs using artists and that's it. they're not honest, but fake af message to artist, they away from most labels.

[@ApostleAllianceArrangements]

Dont Sign Be a founder

[@ZeLuJ]

Fantastic idea 👍

[@OtherRecordLabels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@myminiwhey6066]

What age did you start

[@OtherRecordLabels]

27 I think!