For Artist Managers
Day-to-day operations, career strategy, and client relationships.
7 articles
Day-to-Day Manager Operations: Systems and Workflow GuideBuild scalable management systems for artist careers. Communication protocols, documentation frameworks, weekly rhythms, and burnout prevention strategies.
Artist Manager Commission Structures and Financial GuideCommission rates, gross vs net calculations, common exclusions, and financial boundaries for artist managers. Build alignment and prevent disputes.
Client Reporting for Artist Managers: Build TrustLearn how to structure client reporting as an artist manager. Covers weekly summaries, monthly reports, quarterly reviews, metrics that matter, and communication principles.
Working with Labels and Stakeholders for ManagersLearn how artist managers coordinate between labels, agents, publicists, and lawyers. Covers stakeholder roles, conflict resolution, label dynamics, and communication standards.
Data Literacy for Artist Managers: The Metrics That Drive Real DecisionsLearn the essential streaming metrics every artist manager must understand. From save rates to revenue per listener, turn raw data into strategic decisions.
Managing Artist Expectations and Mental Health: A Guide for ManagersLearn how artist managers can set realistic expectations, protect mental health, and build communication frameworks that sustain long careers in music.
Client Onboarding for Managers: A Structured 90-Day FrameworkA structured 90-day onboarding process for artist managers. Covers information gathering, audits, strategy, and communication cadence with checklist.