Art of a Manager – Page 24 – Create Together.

Song Sunday: RESPECTs to Aretha Franklin

The records are amazing. Her voice is the best ever. It was the message she carried which may have been the most powerful – Only a voice like Aretha’s could unlock the true potential of the songs to create worldwide ubiquity across generations. Love in its essence of pure joy on “Ain’t No Mountain...

Jake Udell

on August 19, 2018

Friends

This weekend is my bachelor party in Las Vegas and it’s been a blast! I am grateful to have so many amazing friends. Between focusing on my relationship with Rachel and our business, I don’t often give friends the time or attention they deserve. What’s amazing about the 18 people I have with me...

Jake Udell

on August 18, 2018

Moonshots

A couple weeks ago, I received the email at the bottom of this post from a former intern. We have a few values I strive to hold very true here at 3B – One is to create together – Another is to create moments. Great moments often result from having the vision for moonshots...

Jake Udell

on August 17, 2018

Features and Remixes

In an age characterized by the death of the blog and the rise of social influence, artist collaborations are the essential way to reach new audiences. Every week, our company gets dozens of inquiries in regard to features and remixes from our artists. Here’s an example of one we got yesterday: SUBJECT: Feature Thutmose...

Jake Udell

on August 16, 2018

Hannah Gadsby

After reading seven books in seven days (literally), I was ready to watch something, but didn’t know what… I watch extremely little TV, but had just finished watching Succession last Sunday and Who is America on is only on once a week (still no binging ability on HBO or Showtime for better or worse!)....

Jake Udell

on August 15, 2018

Tool Tuesday: Honey

Forewarning: This post will save you money. Yesterday, our sites were hacked by the Russians – Both TH3RD BRAIN and Art of a Manager. It doesn’t affect this email list at all, just the site itself. I woke up to a potential subscriber letting me know he was having an issue entering his email...

Jake Udell

on August 14, 2018

Artist Profitability

Last week, in the two 12% posts, I started with… Artists should make as much of the pie as possible in a way which maximizes their long-term earning potential. I sought to explain how the definition of long-term earning potential is not black and white. It depends on the deal, its surrounding context, and...

Jake Udell

on August 13, 2018

Song Sunday: Heavy, California by Jungle

Jungle has been putting out straight HEAT this year via a slew of single releases (four so far), including the latest Heavy, California that came out a couple weeks ago. My favorite is Happy Man, which came out back in May. They remind me of a modern day Earth, Wind, and Fire and I...

Jake Udell

on August 12, 2018

Everybody’s Favorite Word

Their name!!! It’s rainy season here in Mexico. It has been sunny everyday, but since people think it “might” rain, it’s 1/2 the normal price with five to six staff waiting on my every move as there are literally only 15 people staying in the entire 80 room adults only resort. Since their only...

Jake Udell

on August 11, 2018

More 12%

I debated whether to make this a two part post, but if you read yesterday’s 12% and are still with me, then here goes! Note: it takes more time not less time to write shorts vs. long. As I’m on vacation I’d rather spend time by the pool, so you’re getting my full thoughts....

Jake Udell

on August 10, 2018