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Leading Ladies in Entertainment Law Panel

Leading Ladies in Entertainment Law Panel

Three of Atlanta’s top women in entertainment law for an intimate discussion on their music journeys, business knowledge, and more. Featuring panelists Amy Oraefo, and Shay M. Lawson. Beth Moore, Entertainment Attorney at Vivid IP and Georgia State House Representative will be moderating the discussion.

PODCAST: Promotion Basics for Indy Music Artists w/Moses Davis Southeast Promotions Manager Columbia Records

PODCAST: Promotion Basics for Indy Music Artists w/Moses Davis Southeast Promotions Manager Columbia Records

Is radio really dead? Do major labels care about follower counts? Moses Davis, SouthEast Promotions Manager for Columbia Records joins the podcast this week to give major label insight into what it really takes to move music and make it a hit. You can also catch this episode on youtube for the video interview.

PODCAST: How to Show Up Online and In Business as Your Authentic Self w Digital Journalist Lydia T Blanco

PODCAST: How to Show Up Online and In Business as Your Authentic Self w Digital Journalist Lydia T Blanco

A common battle entrepreneurs face is finding your voice within your brand/business. Struggling to understand how to engage with customers online that feels real yet converts into revenue? Then this episode is for you!

This week on the Minute of Your Time podcast I had the privilege of talking with digital journalist Lydia T Blanco about showing up online and in business as your authentic self.

We Cover:

  • Whether you should make two accounts or keep personal and brand accounts the same

  • How to show up on LinkedIn vs Instagram

  • 3 tips to gaining genuine engagement with your online community instead of just lurkers

  • Ghosting Your Audience

  • The Importance of Connecting with Your Audience Off Social Media

  • Pivoting into Purpose and Authenticity in Business

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PODCAST: What to Do When Clients Don't Pay

PODCAST:  What to Do When Clients Don't Pay

If you freelance or own a small business chances are you have at least one or two unpaid invoices. What should you do when clients don't pay? Before giving up or going to court here are 3 things you can do to secure your bag.

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Media Mention: Kontrol Magazine Profile

Media Mention: Kontrol Magazine Profile

Had to opportunity to chat with Kontrol Magazine giving the inside scoop on the lucrative world of social media influencers and the key to negotiating your influence into top $$$!

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Client News: Lil Wayne Funeral #1 Billboard x Sheldon Ferguson

Client News: Lil Wayne Funeral #1 Billboard x Sheldon Ferguson

Congrats to my client Sheldon Ferguson on being a part of the #1 Billboard album from Lil Wayne entitled “Funeral”. You can hear Sheldon’s production work on Never Mind click video below to check it out

Negotiating with Confidence [Video]

Negotiating with Confidence [Video]

I’ve spent almost a decade honing my negotiation skills to get my clients network and digital television series deals, record label and publishing deals, brand sponsorship and partnership agreements with Apple Music, Youtube, Pandora, Nike, Pottery Barn and more. I negotiate not just for what they deserve but what they are truly worth and I don’t mind passing the wealth on to my readers!

Click the video and see the transcript below to learn how you can easily negotiate like a pro using the 7 tips I use as a lawyer to negotiate top dollar and amazing deals for my clients

Negotiate Like A Boss: The Magic Equation to Getting Paid Your Worth

In order to negotiate for my clients to get paid top dollar I sit down with each one of them and find the answer to the magic question: Do you know your worth?

If I asked you your worth/value would you be able to state it clearly in a sentence or two?

THE ABILITY TO CLEARLY COMMUNICATE YOUR VALUE IS WHAT TURNS OFFERS FOR ‘EXPOSURE’ INTO CHECKS

Here are few examples to help you along in understanding what I mean by clearly articulating your value:

Negotiate Like A Boss: Free Products Aren't Enough x How to Get Paid as a Social Influencer

I have done influencer deals with brands like Nike, Target, Wendy’s, Pottery Barn, and more. It is not always as simple as “charging what you’re worth” especially if you don’t know your worth just yet or have a lawyer like me to negotiate that worth with brands.

Here is the one key differences between influencers who get paid and those who just get free product: