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Hi I am an (aspiring) entrepeneur; I am also an electronic musician.
I used to have another account but forgot the login; I made a thread about my project to some snarky and downright rude and unhelpful comments from a few ppl, a few encouraged me but not in the vein I wanted to progress.
Here is the project in it's current form; https://soundcloud.com/loudandclearproject
It's essentially a digital record label, for the time being, with massive ideas and potential or growth; I have been the sole creator and doer behind this project rom evrything to promo upload admin and even the artwork (which is ok but idk kinda garish)
I haven't move out of 1st gear with it tbh, I have a few major players within the scene to contact; they've replied and told me their emails and then I foresee only growth
The quality of music submissions just keeps getting better; therefore the revenue should theoretically increase; all profits go back into the business it's essentially a social enteprise record label; and to my understanding that's a USP; insofar as there are digi labels on sc but they give out either free downloads or keep 100% of the revenue - beyond digi goes physical; so hard copy vinyl, that is a realistic aim and that could further increase sales. the revenue was coming in in dribs ad drabs with little promo; I wanted to support two charities I relate to Mind and Shelter but as someone pointed out and indeed it is a valid point
they get plenty of donations anyway - the mai gist of the project is therepeutic expression through the medium of electronic music (which is a huge market in itself; just look at Soundcloud alone then factor in Spotify and Youtube; it's a bottomless pit).
I'd like to be able to open a centre (the setup and format will be decided on later; where people can get refered and maybe also a drtop in to address their various issues , have a jam, meet people - etc etc etc. I think, no, I know, from working in a similar enviroment as a volunteer - that people's spirits get lifted by listening to music alone, but actually hands on interaction would be hugely beneficial.
So that's the Loud and Clear Project aspect; all outgoings are kept to a bare minimum but I feel it's time to expand now - so a website promoting the project with a list of services offered would be a start; (so, point me in the right direction of hosting etc).
I'd need to rent a premise, large-ish , possibly soundproof in parts.
Advertising isn't too much of a problem in the day and age of social media and having an exisiting network of people anyway;
So, that's LAC.
Next something more personal -
I'm struggling to narrow down the project's main causes it would help; high up would be a mental health charity of some sort - I myself am bipolar; it makes me compulsive, impulsive, creative, productive, driven - good skillset to have for an apsiring entrepeneur right? HOWEVER - It can, if unchecked and unmanaged, be potentially catastrophic; which is where I find myself in hospital atm; I am nearing full strength - and it is long winded but this explains further
BUT
The crux is; about reform; when I was becoming unwell I was wrongfully arrested twice, had my property violated, and was generally treated, despite being placid and calm, like a piece of meat by the police - and the A and E department did absolutely nothing - not even a single pill of pain relief and to this day I am dosed up on them quite heavily (now I am actually getting the right help)
The neglligence and lack of care and empathy from public servants has just made me more motivated to pursue wholesale reform and fight justice and inequality (no matter what and to what length).
Which is why the Loud and Clear Project needs ramped up a notch.
Thanks for reading
Jamie
I used to have another account but forgot the login; I made a thread about my project to some snarky and downright rude and unhelpful comments from a few ppl, a few encouraged me but not in the vein I wanted to progress.
Here is the project in it's current form; https://soundcloud.com/loudandclearproject
It's essentially a digital record label, for the time being, with massive ideas and potential or growth; I have been the sole creator and doer behind this project rom evrything to promo upload admin and even the artwork (which is ok but idk kinda garish)
I haven't move out of 1st gear with it tbh, I have a few major players within the scene to contact; they've replied and told me their emails and then I foresee only growth
The quality of music submissions just keeps getting better; therefore the revenue should theoretically increase; all profits go back into the business it's essentially a social enteprise record label; and to my understanding that's a USP; insofar as there are digi labels on sc but they give out either free downloads or keep 100% of the revenue - beyond digi goes physical; so hard copy vinyl, that is a realistic aim and that could further increase sales. the revenue was coming in in dribs ad drabs with little promo; I wanted to support two charities I relate to Mind and Shelter but as someone pointed out and indeed it is a valid point
they get plenty of donations anyway - the mai gist of the project is therepeutic expression through the medium of electronic music (which is a huge market in itself; just look at Soundcloud alone then factor in Spotify and Youtube; it's a bottomless pit).I'd like to be able to open a centre (the setup and format will be decided on later; where people can get refered and maybe also a drtop in to address their various issues , have a jam, meet people - etc etc etc. I think, no, I know, from working in a similar enviroment as a volunteer - that people's spirits get lifted by listening to music alone, but actually hands on interaction would be hugely beneficial.
So that's the Loud and Clear Project aspect; all outgoings are kept to a bare minimum but I feel it's time to expand now - so a website promoting the project with a list of services offered would be a start; (so, point me in the right direction of hosting etc).
I'd need to rent a premise, large-ish , possibly soundproof in parts.
Advertising isn't too much of a problem in the day and age of social media and having an exisiting network of people anyway;
So, that's LAC.
Next something more personal -
I'm struggling to narrow down the project's main causes it would help; high up would be a mental health charity of some sort - I myself am bipolar; it makes me compulsive, impulsive, creative, productive, driven - good skillset to have for an apsiring entrepeneur right? HOWEVER - It can, if unchecked and unmanaged, be potentially catastrophic; which is where I find myself in hospital atm; I am nearing full strength - and it is long winded but this explains further
BUT
The crux is; about reform; when I was becoming unwell I was wrongfully arrested twice, had my property violated, and was generally treated, despite being placid and calm, like a piece of meat by the police - and the A and E department did absolutely nothing - not even a single pill of pain relief and to this day I am dosed up on them quite heavily (now I am actually getting the right help)
The neglligence and lack of care and empathy from public servants has just made me more motivated to pursue wholesale reform and fight justice and inequality (no matter what and to what length).
Which is why the Loud and Clear Project needs ramped up a notch.
Thanks for reading
Jamie
