/biz/ - Business & Finance

[Anonymous No.25069014]

> Be me
> Musician
> 7 months ago
> Start my own record label
> Really start to focus more on turning it into a business and getting my name out there
> Fast forward to today
> Successfully sold my first shipment of tapes
> They're going to be in a little record store in Japan

Feelsgoodman... Hopefully this leads to a long term business relationship. Thanks for all the support and advice, /biz/ bros...

[Anonymous No.25069035]

LARP. Your dream is dead and a thousand other knuckleheads dreamed it before you. Die

[Anonymous No.25069063]

>>25069014
are you the same guy who told us the japanese business basically ghosted you after hearing your wholesale prices? gratz btw bro

[Anonymous No.25069108]

>>25069014
Why do you use the word tapes? are you recording on a vintage analog tape system or something? Are cassette tapes big in Japan or something?

[Anonymous No.25069177]

Nice job anon. Good luck with your business!

[Anonymous No.25069182]

>>25069108
He's a lo-fi googoo boy with sugarplum fairies in his head who didn't realize he's five years behind the curve

[Anonymous No.25069204]

>>25069014
i don't usually like asian girls, but that girl is legit a 10/10

[Anonymous No.25069222]

I listened to some of your music OP and really it doesn't tickle my pickle if you know what I mean. I'm spoiled by classical music and nightcore compilations on youtube, I need either good music or fast beats.

[Anonymous No.25069224]

>>25069063
Ya I remember this thread so he's probs not larping. Congrats bro.

[Anonymous No.25069228]

>>25069014
>They're going to be in a little record store in Japan
Where? I'm in Tokyo

[Anonymous No.25069256]

>>25069204
Looks like a Korean hapa

[Anonymous No.25069268]

>>25069014
Congrats bro

>>25069035
Not a larp fag, lurk more, dude was ghosted like a week ago.

[Anonymous No.25069286]

>>25069063
Yep, I followed up with him and he sent a reply email.

>>25069108
Hipsters love tapes, analogue cassette tapes that is. See image.

>>25069182
See image. It's not a ton, but it's way more than I've ever made off of my music before.

>>25069177
>>25069224
Thanks anons! I appreciate it :)

>>25069222
No worries, ambient music isn't for everyone.

[Anonymous No.25069294]

The music business is the worst business on earth, I would know- I’ve been in it full time for 20 years. Never give up but know in advance it’s a lifetime of heartbreak and desperation.

[Anonymous No.25069328]

>>25069228
Somewhere called Kasai, Japan. In Hyogo. It looks like a pretty small town, but the store is owned by a popular ambient musician.

>>25069268
Thanks anon <3

[Anonymous No.25069371]

>>25069014
same anon with his 5th thread shilling his garbage Brian Eno knockoff shit. Fuck off already nigtard

[Anonymous No.25069379]

>>25069256
anyone know her name?

[Anonymous No.25069384]

>>25069294
Yep, although it's very rewarding when you start to gain a fanbase and recognition. Two years ago I was releasing junk on my soundcloud for 2 listeners, and now I've got a couple of reviews, YT postings, and I'm selling a lot of tapes. Feels good.

[Anonymous No.25069404]

>>25069371
Why are you so angry, anon? I'm simply updating my friends on what came of my business venture :)

I don't even listen to Eno.

[Anonymous No.25069638]

>>25069286
ohh shit I remember that thread, congrats bro, what a nice way to end the year.

[Anonymous No.25069685]

>>25069638
Thanks buddy! It's a small amount of tapes, but it was a major goal of mine when I started my label, to get it into a store somewhere (Japan in particular.) I've met all the goals I've set for this year.

[Anonymous No.25069695]

>>25069014
Saw a day or two ago you werent hearing the responses and didnt give enough of a fuck to reply

but this is wholesome have some holiday spirit i guess

[Anonymous No.25070210]

>>25069328
I'm thinking it's Tobira Records what bought your tapes.

[Anonymous No.25070298]

>>25069695
Thanks anon! You as well.

>>25070210
Yes sir, bought 6 of them.

[Anonymous No.25070329]

>>25069685
Very based friend, other musician anon here, did selling at wholesale +20% production cost work out as planned?

[Anonymous No.25070368]

>>25069014
Congratulations brah

[Anonymous No.25070466]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1cnOUlPCx4&t=315

OP should've went with the mentor...

[Anonymous No.25070498]

>>25070329
Yep! Made a little bit of money from it. More importantly though, I made a business connection and also have my music in a record store.

>>25070368
Thanks anon

[Anonymous No.25070527]

I'm glad for you man, but you really don't need to make a thread every day

[Anonymous No.25070591]

>>25070498
Gratz bro. Go get that irl dough.

[Anonymous No.25071147]

>>25070498
Glad to know that was the negotiation level! Thanks for updating us bro. I wish you the best.

[Anonymous No.25071181]

>>25069014
Good job anon. Don’t lose that motivation and get comfortable until you make it.

[Anonymous No.25071184]

Don’t you post variations of this same story once a week guy?

[Anonymous No.25071245]

Any tips on starting a record label? Always thought it would be neat.

[Anonymous No.25071246]

>>25069014
Hello anon, I see your posts often but have just lurked. Glad your business is going well. I am also a musician and am in the process of starting a recording studio (went to school for recording technology. Not the best decision but I don't regret it either.) Hope we both prosper through covid!

[Anonymous No.25071520]

>>25071246
Damn shes a qt, who is she?

>>25069014
Glad it worked out OP, we'll no doubt hear from you in the new year?

[Anonymous No.25072048]

>>25071147
>>25070591
>>25071181
>>25071246
>>25071520
Thank you all for your words, I appreciate you all. I am sure you'll hear from me next year. Also I would love to start a recording studio some day, good luck.

>>25071184
I'd posted it here a couple of times asking for advice on how to close the deal, which I did thanks to someone who told me to send a follow up email.

>>25071245
Make it look professional, start a website, register it as a business... Send out as many emails as you can to press places. I mean as many as you possibly can. One or two will stick.

[Anonymous No.25072101]

>>25071520
That is Britty Drake, the singer of the band Pity Sex. She is my future wife.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJWYpwyla8A

[Anonymous No.25072159]

Yo man you realize your supposed to be selling drugs and laundering the profits through the business, not actually selling music, right?

[Anonymous No.25072301]

>>25071246
Am I seeing a bad monkey there? They are just green pedals so I am probably wrong. If it is, good taste!

[Anonymous No.25072346]

>>25069014
people still buy tapes?

[Anonymous No.25072375]

>>25072048
nice
are you that guy who made the vending machine album?

[Anonymous No.25072412]

>>25069014
congrats anon one of my best friends works in his own studio recording people and make a good living out of it, keep going anon

[Anonymous No.25072413]

https://arouralrecords.bandcamp.com/album/music-for-vending-machines-1-2
>>25072375
beat me to it

[Anonymous No.25072418]

>>25069014
>an actual business on the business board
say it aint so
does your record label have a scammy ICO i can get in on? i want my pajeet dump NOW!

[Anonymous No.25072546]

Congrats OP. Remember to offer a video call to each new biz contact you get.

Continue to build your trust with this guy

[Anonymous No.25072571]

Just make a general I've seen you post this for the last 6 months now

[Anonymous No.25072827]

>>25072412
Thanks anon! I will.

>>25072346
Yes they do, quite a lot of people in the U.K it seems.

>>25072159
Fuck....

>>25072375
Yes sir

>>25072413
Thanks for posting it for me anon

>>25072418
Not sure what an ICO is, but I'll make sure to let you know when the scamming start.

>>25072546
Thanks, anon, I will.

>>25072571
I've posted my music a lot on /r9k/ and /mu/, but the only time I've posted it here is a couple days ago when I was asking for advice

[Anonymous No.25073693]

Congrats OP. I’m working on my debut album, posted a snippet of a song on /mu/ a few months ago and it kinda blew up. Really encouraging to get that positive feedback.

Not trying to make any money or get famous with my music, just want to spread some cool vibes. Certain albums have been like the soundtrack to my life at a particular time, would be cool to do the same for other people. 2021 gonna be a big year.

[Anonymous No.25073794]

>>25072101
Is she wearing contacts in that? Those are some sparkling eyes

[Anonymous No.25073827]