Episode 22- Brad Richard- Part 2

How to develop a solo show from scratch with zero experience? Brad Richard, who did the exact same thing in the upper Midwest,  divulges best business tips in the second part of our two part series.
     The Band of One podcast contains actionable advice, marketing and how to fine tune your solo, duo or trio musical group for maximum success and profits. Where to look for potential gigs and how to approach potential clients for best results. What to do and what to avoid in your solo or small group efforts. 
      I've been a working professional musician since 1972, a full time guitar, bass and voice teacher since 1986 and a voice talent since 1997.  I'll share my 50 years+ experience along with that of other performers who've done the same thing elsewhere.  My goal is to help you have greater musical and financial success. 

Chapters

• 0:01 Intro
• 0:41 Passing G.A.S.
• 1:02 Run it like a business!
• 1:22 Learn how to run a business- it's not hard
• 1:29 Track your business
• 1:43 Be organized
• 2:18 I track everything
• 2:51 Learn the business software
• 3:00 Do the grunt work>success
• 3:46 Wear all the hats
• 4:12 guitar and voice only to backing tracks
• 4:53 "You've got a nice voice"
• 6:10 Nobody ran from the room
• 7:27 Enter PA system and backing tracks
• 7:43 Midi files off the internet
• 8:46 Mix of guitar and voice only with tracks
• 9:52 electric guitar with acoustic setting
• 10:00 Everybody remembered the guitar
• 10:36 Best of both approaches
• 11:05 Song favorites
• 12:13 Mods by Brad
• 12:28 Sound system details
• 14:06 Weight can be a factor
• 14:29 Transporting the gear
• 14:48 Set up in 5 minutes!
• 16:00 E Verse 8
• 16:36 Professing Marketing= Results
• 17:00 Discount or freebie show?
• 17:34 Sell it yourself
• 18:03 Enjoy it!
• 18:51 Health scares
• 20:02 Sit or stand?
• 21:03 It's up to me
• 21:35 Everything is tracked beforehand
• 23:26 Why not?
• 23:51 Connect with the song
• 24:35 Entertainment vs Concert
• 25:29 The best part is...
• 26:06 Same time, next year
• 27:06 Small amount of ego
• 27:19 Confidence-Humility
• 29:03 Reaper, soft synths, keyboard
• 30:06 Play it again, Sam
• 31:24 Outtro