There aren’t as many gates and gatekeepers as there once was, but they’re still there.
And too often those gatekeepers are looking for a story of (past) success in order to let you rather than a story of purpose.
So artists focus on their success story.
But what about when there aren’t any more gates to get through? What about when you have the audience?
What story will you tell then?
The reality is artists and their teams probably need to have the past/recent success story primed and ready because it helps the gatekeepers get over their own lack of discernment, confidence and willingness to believe in something independent of reassurance.
But all the while the artists especially need to be developing their story of purpose. Because that’s the story that can be told regardless the size of the audience, regardless of the wattage of the radio station, or readership of the blog.
***One of the most common questions I get about this blog (mostly from musicians) is “how many subscribers do you have”?
My answer is always the same: How many do you need me to have in order to feel good about my answer?
No one ever has an answer for that.
My answer hedges their desire for a story of success and ushers in a story of purpose for the blog.
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