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Martin Atkins – Lessons from the Rock and Roll Battlefield
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Martin Atkins – Lessons from the Rock and Roll Battlefield
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Posted on 06. Mar, 2008 by Ken McCarthy
Drummer for PiL? That alone deserves respect, one of the most underrated groups of the 80s.
It’s so refreshing to get an informed post.
It’s funny, 90% of all the Internet (and many of the direct) marketers out there try to pose as “rock and roll” bad boys.
Martin is the real McCoy *and* his business advice is more on target than most of the “dreamland” stuff the guru gang peddles.
For those who are creative minded, get his book on Touring. It doesn’t matter if you never do or never plan to do a live event. His “reality check” on what it takes to get things done in the real world is spot on. One of the best I’ve ever seen.
I love his idea of starting in small or mid-size cities NOT in places like New-York or Los Angeles.
how do i find something to write about and make money??
Marvin –
Watch/listen to the Pre-System interview with Sharon Odom. It’s presented in video format and shows you step by step how to identify potential markets and determine if they will be profitable.