Success isn't guaranteed 100% of the time, but being KINDA committed will guarantee a much lower rate of success.
Operating as a small publisher representing clients that have smaller (or no) teams requires more than sticking to the traditional "publisher duties".
More than occasionally I would wear the manager hat, the A&R hat, the consultant, the distributor, the engineer, but it was all from the lens of a publisher.
What I've realized is that this mishmash approach would have wildly different outcomes. Sometimes there was success, other times failure, but most times the process just needed finessing.
Out of respect for each client's process, I never stepped fully into the water. I wasn't understanding that they want somebody they can trust to swim beside them.
This past year, writing publicly about my experiences has shown me that the "publisher" framework is limiting to the creativity and power that exists within my much broader role.
I'm still working on the details, but the idea is to build out a strong infrastructure that allows me to get involved in projects earlier on, while also providing support in more areas along the timeline.
Maybe I was afraid that all this extra work would pull me away from the initial publishing concept, but it's really always been about providing the best support for the artists and songwriters that I represent.
Let's just say 2025 will be interesting. Don't wait for the new year to recommit yourself to (or reframe) your creative vision!
You can find more of my thoughts on creativity, music, & art ⬇️
https://lnkd.in/gb47yvGJ
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2moSo glad you came, Lucas!!