The ONLY WAY TO Indie Artist Success, Breaking Artists For The Past 30 Years | NLN #67 Wendy Day

[@BrandmanNetwork]

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[@jesussinaloa9300]

I disagree with Wendy. The money is more important then the art. The artist is only investing time to the art. The label is investing money and time into breaking the artist. A label is potentially two ways to the artists one way

[@bandofpranksters]

Knew it had to be Wendy Day! She gave me some of the best, most honest feedback many years ago when I reached out to her personally. One of the ONLY people out here that's not trying to grift off of selling dreams to indie artists. Hats off to you, Wendy! 👏🏽

[@anthonyamodeo-thomson1033]

How did you reach out?

[@LegendaryRob]

This entire interview was incredibly inspiring. Thank y’all.

[@AlmasiTheSanga]

Whenever I see Wendy on my feed I just have to click! 🗣️💎💎💎

[@Goldentongue2002]

Definitely Wendy is a legend 💯

[@TheStonersCommittee]

Bro I been watching your content for YEARS. It’s crazy to see where you’ve taken this platform. Congratulations and salute to you brother and appreciate you for ALL THE GOOD FREE GAME

[@BrandmanNetwork]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Preciate you

[@MsterLewis]

I don’t think people suck . I think this system that people have to abide by made them that way and most people just do it because they feel like they have too and that creates these problems.. but I loved the video for sure it was great. I also think that the area of music that we are in or were in as far as mumble rap does suck because of the falsehoods it creates and now this genre of female artist that are coming out like ice spice and so on that are destroying the image of great woman and even children! And this is why I make music the way I do. And I will never support it because I know what it does to our community .. That’s another reason why I was kinda iffy about Wendy saying she doesn’t think it suck. Yes people are struggling and have mental issues and those same people are getting big off their music that degrades us or glorifies a certain lifestyle and the some people go out and make money off this over and over again knowing the effects that it has on the community.. I will never innerstand this . I know it’s hard finding people like me who do this type of music and is good at it on top of that but you can encourage artist who are good to switch the message ..

[@Doctor_Nice]

​@@MsterLewisbro please help me the post link you in the interview..

[@MsterLewis]

@@Doctor_Nice I can help with whatever you need .

[@MindWideOpenOfficial]

That GPS comment she made is a hidden gem! Most people metaphorically walk aimlessly down any and every road, not knowing where they want to go but holding on to the belief that they'll know it when they see it. If you have a destination in mind, you can take actionable steps to get real results and get you closer and closer to that destination💯

[@blu3dymondmusic]

💯

[@TyraJutai]

I don’t really like the comment about your prime years being 18-25.. we need to get past this. Good music doesn’t have an age and artists can make their best music and be the most profitable for their team and themselves at any age.

[@DayvionClayborn]

I love this comment!! I listen to some Artist that are in their 40’s and I never find myself thinking of their age!!

[@mizurashi2643]

I might be wrong but I believe Cole and Kendrick both peaked after 27&25 respectively.

[@Racuda-pd4le]

Modern Musician and other upcoming organizations have remarkably good songwriters and performers emerging who are of retirement age, and they are building followings and growing new careers.

[@daleb5283]

A stage age is but a stage age

[@Kalvinism]

Nic D only started pursuing music from 27

[@oxtailjazz9357]

Legend. Im all the way out in South Africa and as soon as I seen the OG Wendy Day I spazzed out. Looking forward to all the gems in this one

[@RajBeats]

And thank you all 3 of you for what you do for artists in the industry 🙌

[@Locdluuv]

She seems like a great person. I wish more people thought like her inside the actual industry.

[@pqunit]

This is the actual industry

[@TheInstrumentalHeadquarters]

Don't We All!

[@AdeleMcAlear]

I’m a manager and Wendy Day is my hero. An absolute legend,

[@RajBeats]

21:45 is crucial. Reminds me of what Trump said: "If I owe the bank 1 million dollars, I have a problem. If I owe the bank 100 million dollars, WE have a problem". The more risk your financial investor(s) take on, the more invested they will be in seeing you win. This is a major gem and mindset shift.

[@iamgruv]

Really diggin the convo! Bless up!

[@jazellemerritt5494]

Soooo happy you got Wendy on here!!! 🙌🏾

[@cblanchhiphop]

She's a legend in the interview - great work getting her on here

[@DOUBLEUPWithAstro]

Wendy day be spitting so many gems thats life changing. She gives you the inside scoop of this industry

[@GavisDean]

Amazing Crossover, Amazing to see Wendy and ya‘ll together, this finna be a classic

[@AdrianMilanio]

I remember the first Wendy day appearance years ago on the BMN. Y’all have a came a long way since, so proud of y’all 🫶

[@datskandy347]

we knew this invitation was coming, we were looking forward to it!!!!

[@dzoboy]

Great show. At 1h 1m, it seems that with the great service and success from Wendy's incubator, that is the time to re-negotiate offering the artist an equitable deal. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@hakeemmedia]

Fascinating! So much to unpack! My major takeaway as an aspiring artist is that music mood and message should take presidency over genre then market properly using genre tags...not sure how I'll do it but here's to trying😊

[@Malcolmjj-u1w]

I’m an artist an that was needed. Appreciate y’all. Need more videos like this.

[@EAST_MADISON]

ONE OF THE BEST EPISODES SO FAR!!!

[@Imstilljeune]

That crazy I met her at a gas station and still cant remember what sparked our convo about music.

[@LaynoProd]

so much valuable information and experience in this interview, thanks Brandman for bringing on Wendy Day as your guest, definitely one of the best interviews to educate upcoming artists

[@basedbyway2]

Luv you guys, shared some precious gems here. First time hearing Wendy awesome stuff seriously

[@TSA.Network]

Great interview and Knowledge shared.

[@soribakaba9393]

Thankful for this interview! Hope to work with Wendy one day.

[@y-bash5737]

Never been this early, Thanks for work yall be putting in for the music industry as a whole 🙏

[@starvideoproduction2045]

Straight fire! Find the label that fits your style and goals is brilliant

[@brandnewyou5254]

Brandman I found you I give all the credit to KZbin no one else told me about you KZbin put you in front of me and I watched and I really like your style and just the way you went out and did what you did

[@sixbloccmusicgroup5463]

Thank you for this information I appreciate it. As a artist and producer I went back to school to be a engineer so this is very important

[@redgomusic]

Timeless piece gents! Top nothch guest makes it all a pleasure to watch and learn.

[@mixourband]

Really great interview thanks to everyone.

[@rockinbeatz]

💎💎🚀🚀💯This was so very informative. Wendy Day reminded me of Fran (RIP) who worked for Bad Boy Ent. So knowledgable and a major player in the music industry. ❤

[@CoopDaTrille]

Two 🐐s interviewing a major 🐐 salute to all 3 of yall! 4️⃣z up

[@Synsere_Lyfe]

This is an excellent interview and very very informative.

[@NORBZMUSIC]

She's GREAT~! It's always interesting seeing and hearing numbers/scenarios young talent get presented with. I do very well independently, high five figures a month - I don't know WHAT kind of offer it would take to make me sign but I don't think I would, life is amazing and I don't need to fast-track this it's an amazing journey.

[@MotivationalMind101]

No, don't. Not with a major label, and it sounds like youre past needing it anyway. Make your own if you want to be a part of one! I've talked to people about what kind of numbers would make then want to sign with something out of their norm, and what I've learned is when someone can't give you a number, it's normally bc they would sell for almost nothing, or there's probably not a number they'd sell for at all. You sound like the latter, and that's commendable!

[@NORBZMUSIC]

@@MotivationalMind101 Thanks brother, and yes, I do operate as my own multi-label outfit for lack of a better term as it is. I don't think a label could do anything for me at this point I'm already touching M's and own all my masters/catalog 100%.

[@MotivationalMind101]

@@NORBZMUSIC Its actually sister 😂 ♡. And BTW I don't think one of my comments posted on your page, but I got a kick out of reading your About page... I actually had read it AFTER I posted that some of those remixes are ahead of the time. (NOW was too though.💰)

[@NORBZMUSIC]

@@MotivationalMind101 Gender isn't my strongsuit especially in this eco-system :P. Sorry sis - and - thanks for all your comments just read the others. I agree re being ahead of my time with some of my music but that's ok I like experimental and abstract eargasms, and maybe one day they will too.

[@MotivationalMind101]

@@NORBZMUSIC no worries.. everyone online thinks I'm a dude at first. Probably bc I lurk advice videos that men mainly watch 😂 But you have a couple beats that I have bars for. You ready to hear a sample? Let me know where to send, or if you're cool with me just uploading a clip on here with the credit

[@Theshoegang]

Great interview, fellas!!! Wendy is super dope and genuine

[@cdre2445]

AMAZING Interview !!!

[@HipHopShowwithNoName]

Amazing video. Thank you for sharing! Great stories!

[@Firetracks]

Another GREAT gem 💎 filled interview gents! Thank you! S/O Wendy!!

[@Bphocuz]

I’m an independent self brand and I must say I’m enjoying the journey!

[@MotivationalMind101]

Same, subbing!

[@brandnewyou5254]

I'm stuck in music mode right now I've put away the trying to figure out OBS better and KZbin and all of that for a while to record some real music and I'm getting ready to jump back out on social media and you are a big help to me I think I'll listen to you and take your advice and try to do the things you've taught to people

[@Somnea]

Here for the gems ✨️

[@jovan.mihailovic]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 episode!!! S/O to Wendy and you guys from Belgrade, Serbia 🙌

[@Fiddle-Head]

There s so many gems in this talk. Thank you.

[@DreamingWhileAwakeMusic]

Thank you for the great info and insight into the industry🙏🙏

[@jchrismusics]

What Wendy said is factzz. That's why even me I stopped promo and marketing until you have enough to really move a mark because you spend that little money you see a little success but if you can't keep it going it's back to zero and that's been my experience. Now I'm just pumping music until I have enough money to really really market and promote myself and my music

[@bestcoastfinest]

AMAZING VALUE IN THIS 1. Thanks guys, THANKS WENDY.

[@realonethreesevens3640]

30:00 18-24 is the sweet spot for low braincell rap. All serious lyricists are 30+

[@PyramidionCoaching]

This interview hits even harder the 2nd time watching

[@mathieujetil]

Valuable information 🙂

[@minime.ge_]

Wendy the goat. Thank y'all for this

[@musicvideolivetv6892]

Interesting - She mentioned the three key things to break as an artist is - Right Team, Right Budget and Know How! See how she didn’t mention a good track? Why? Because music is subjective. If you have a good backing (budget) the marketing and Payola alone will make the masses love your music!

[@GgWhyfye]

I love wendy i square she pops up every 5 years and drops gems. She is ALWAYS on point. CUTTTING EDGE ALWAYS. IVVE SEEN HER ON BOOTLEG DVDS FROM BACK IN THE DAY. NOW SHES ON MY YT TIMELINE..... AMAZING

[@tommyface5756]

NICE SETTING, GOOD GUEST, GREAT POD,

[@hellosaiah]

Needed this!

[@badreddinosor7424]

this was very helpful thank you

[@prodsirsiah]

In Mobile, Al. Everybody used the same studio primarily (Al Geno)

[@dommyydomm]

very great video!

[@thurdysixo]

I’ve been reading about Wendy since I was a little boy and she’s always only spoke facts. I always been skeptical about why does this white lady care, but as a grown man damn near 40…I get it. Protect Wendy at all costs! Lol

[@kazonikz]

Another amazing episode, besides the great info it was super entertaining

[@BrandmanNetwork]

Much appreciated!

[@JewelzFin]

This was great!!!

[@Ali3Peat]

Wendy Day is a goat in the industry. Great stuff.

[@ruyithegiant]

Big salute to Wendy!!

[@Aarona_TheVirgo]

I really enjoyed this ❤ she really knows her stuff

[@acewonda2812]

Great interview, very insightful!

[@Esotericvaultofgems]

💎’s , Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Virgin_Oil]

what an interview! thanks for sharing

[@donnydarko7624]

I get seasonal depression, and I felt the desire to listen to somber Led Zeppelin songs one winter, and I feel like the reason was because it mirrored my emotions, not to cry, just to feel like seen without having to talk to anyone.

[@FlowkingStone1]

Great convo

[@officialnefew]

Let's all take a minute to appreciate Kohrey's impeccable drip! Salute!

[@hiphopaneer]

Exactly

[@charnelveil669]

YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH!!!!!!

[@officialnefew]

@@charnelveil669 💪🏼💪🏼

[@onlyinmotion]

Summers here and he ain’t here to play hahaha

[@officialnefew]

@@onlyinmotion facts bro!

[@vladimirdame3854]

This is GOLD

[@iamcharger2x]

I appreciate these videos, Always learning

[@ProfitYoEL]

Love her! Been studying her plays since the 90’s

[@brandnewyou5254]

I have never listened to an interviewer or an interviewee sit and be so real and be what I've always thought and not the b******* just real connecting directly with people

[@mojodroo4120]

I’m Next Up Wit No Label Let’s Gooo 💯🚀🔥

[@kiidjayyy]

I believe it brooo , imm here with you

[@kdg6963]

this is the first time i stopped to watch you guys podcast. Wendy Day goes hard

[@nunoandradebluesdrive]

great job. thanks for sharing knowledge!

[@romanciigar]

needed this !

[@444Hz]

Thank you for truly being loyal to this culture Wendy

[@Iamsoul4real]

Thnx for sharing the experience 🤙🏾💯🙏🏾

[@MRTransactionEngineer]

Dope interview! Finally, someone broke down the 250k rumor about breaking an artist. God Bless you guys! 💪🏽🎯💯🔥

[@Lee-vb4vh]

What is $250k rumor ?

[@MRTransactionEngineer]

@@Lee-vb4vh The rumor is it takes $250k to break an artist into the music business.

[@shaundavis7705]

This is good info. I recommend making the room you’ll record in more aesthetically pleasing to increase viewership and retention

[@Lee-vb4vh]

Which are your favorite rooms ?

[@sentimentaltrash]

Holysmokes- I’m new to this but what an incredible woman - absolute real one! Def subbed from now on (I’m more in edm but I think all lot of this stuff is universal??)

[@Interstellarsun]

I see why my marketer Bobo talks about being inspired by Wendy. She does have valuable knowledge and stories to tell. We have benefited a lot from being in the brandman community. She is right about music is not free to play. I have been a part of a label before that has made big moves, but invested very little and that's in most of their artist and not just me. We are business minded people as I'm sure y'all from the network know if you know Bobo, myself, or Interstellar. That label did not work for me because when we went to them looking for investments even with higher leverage than the artist they have they wanted to cap me under a certain level due to pride and ego. Now not only have we grown KZbin channels over 10k, I have more placements than those other artist, and continue to grow. Once we find out how to generate more capital, or get investors we will def be able to do this ourselves without any labels. You don'tneed them. What you need to do is invest in yourself and knowledge.

[@Sakima205]

The sad thing about the music industry is the facad of it all. Once you realize nobody really makes it with $0 and good music, it makes you look at your favorite artists who have that story very differently..

[@TaongaK]

Gems. 💎

[@browndiamn2345]

Insightful and I enjoyed it very much 💯

[@SoulitaireRecordsOfficiel]

Shes da real deaaalllll!!!! Gotta love her honesty she does it for the right reasons God bless her!

[@djthreestar]

Hot damn this is some value, just discovered this channel, well played sirs

[@neonyves]

this is a cool perspective

[@MrJulz]

Another amazing guest 🔥🔥🔥

[@darianritter9724]

Holy shitttttttt my favorite two worlds just collided

[@vixenxiiiv]

Inspiring conversation

[@jcoolvibes]

Valuable lesson about persona

[@LilCCorleone]

The money recouping off the top instead of out of the artist's percentage would be the terms of a profit-split deal correct?

[@kunx104]

Wow what a human.. Rn i work at a major and can't agree more with what she's saying. I also want to push art and culture and not maximize money so im going indie next month :) Would have loved to hear her talk more about how she's spending and splitting ad money tho

[@Roses_R_redeR]

Everything you fellas discuss... On these episode's.. Makes me want to work my ass off... I've been at it 3 years.. I'm an unconventional producer... trying to take the oldest old and mix it with the newest new... Mainly I'm focusing on Earl Scruggs, Scruggs style, and formula... He was one of the main pioneers and a creator of the genre bluegrass.. I've been mixing it with today's electronic music... I'm trying to come up with different styles and formulas myself... I see myself more as a DJ /performer rather than a producer... in the future.. I go by RoseCovered GasMask... I have no real understanding of all of this... But I tried to do my homework and work everyday... I'm only on "BL" Tell I understand my character craft and brand.. More efficiently... You guys are awesome an incredible with your knowledge and skill in the business and inspires me to continue...🙏 🔥🌹🥀⛽️🎭🌹🔥 R. C. G. M.

[@cmcjsap]

Best podcast on the KZbin