Future of the Music Business/ Music Business1

Crowdfunding is Begging Not a Business Plan

Richard L'Hommedieu ai marketing for musicians, anti algorithm music marketing, artist subscription model, Bandcamp direct sales strategy, Buffer social scheduling for artists, Canva release graphics, ChatGPT for artist campaigns, community ownership music, crowdfunding for musicians, crowdfunding is begging, direct to fan revenue, email list ownership for artists, fan data ownership, fan membership for bands, fan participation model, independent artist empowerment, indie artist business plan, limited edition vinyl strategy, merch drops and release flywheel, Metricool campaign planning, music DAO governance, music industry middle class, onchain membership passes, patreon alternatives for musicians, repeat funding music strategy, scalable artist monetization, SendGrid email marketing for musicians, supporter perks and access, sustainable music career, token gated fan community, touring and membership revenue, transparent funding for artists, trust based fan funding, Web3 for musicians, WooCommerce music store, WordPress for musicians March 5, 2026

The content discusses the limitations of crowdfunding for artists, likening it to begging rather than a sustainable business strategy. It advocates for a shift towards community ownership, where artists build ongoing relationships with fans based on value and trust. A strong foundation and consistent engagement can foster repeat funding and stability.