2023 is On the Horizon—Am I Ready!?
Music Business Series
So, I got an email this week from Spotify saying my 2022 Spotify “Wrapped” is almost here…Is it that time already!? I feel like I am still processing the past 2 years. Anyone feel the same? Is it just me!?
This email made me realize just how quickly we are approaching 2023 (32 days left in the calendar year —but who’s counting).
Yes, unfortunately 2023 is knocking at our door. The question is—will we be ready?
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the impending new year, but instead I encourage you to use this moment as inspiration to set personal goals for 2023. To start, ask yourself the following questions:
What has been holding me back from taking the next steps in my career? What does success look like for me in the next 6 months? What might the next year bring me?
and, reflect on this past year by asking:
How have I grown over this past year and in what ways have I improved? What things am I grateful for in my life right now? What positive habits will I continue in 2023?
There are numerous right answers to these questions, so long as you answer for yourself. Respond truthfully.
My Personal Goals
Shedding Skin
Personally, I am in the season of removing things from my life that are not fueling me and leaning into the things that bring joy and fulfillment. Part of this process has been carefully curating the people that I surround myself with. I am grateful that my current community of friends and colleagues continue to inspire me and push me to be a better person and a better artist.
Shaping my Environment
I began to realize the affect that my environment plays on my creative process. This past year I have focused on removing excess belongings, tidying up my work space, and (probably the hardest one) freeing up my google calendar to include more personal time.
Growing my Team
I take a “rising tide lifts all boats” approach when it comes to elevating my career. It is important to me that I share my journey surrounded by people who live by a similar life mission.
Assembling your team is EXTREMELY important, and is one of the major determining factors towards a successful career in ANY industry.
Taking Your Career to the Next Level
There’s no better time. ACT NOW! Here are some things you can do to get a jumpstart on 2023:
Invest in Yourself — spend the money to get new photos and videos, brand content, clothing, or even a gym membership!
Set a Networking Goal — it’s extremely important to branch out and connect with people in your field, AS WELL AS those who may be adjacent to your field. Search for individuals that can potentially improve your career.
Go All-in on Your Audience/Fanbase — now is the time to make genuine connections. Focus on who you are serving and why.
Find an Industry Mentor — I PROMISE you there is no better way to learn what to do and what to avoid in your industry. Find a mentor that has experience doing what you want to do. This is one of the quickest ways to level up your career.
Now You Must Take the Leap!
If you are passionate about taking the next step in your career and are looking for a place to start in 2023, New Roots can help you.
Sheridan and I developed our New Roots program as a way to provide the resources that we WISH we had when we began our journey in the music industry.
In our combined 25+ years of professional music experience, we know that three things never change… An artist needs to discover their individual sound, package it with a cohesive brand and message, and deliver it to the right community.
NEW ROOTS “LAUNCH” PACKAGE
We designed our LAUNCH package for this exact reason. This package includes an intensive one-on-one program to help artists level up in a short amount of time, focusing on their sound, brand, and developing their community.
The Launch package gives you access to a combined wealth of knowledge and industry experience, including 25+ years of professional music experience, 300+ hours of studio production — including collaboration with multiple Grammy-winning producers, clients with national and international tour experience, and more...
THIS WEEK ONLY, we are offering $500 off of our LAUNCH package!
Only 3 Spots left so don’t wait!
Open to Female-Identifying Artists
~ No Application Necessary ~
Click here, to learn more about Sheridan and Mark and their client success
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
4 Voice Lessons w/ Mark Thress
4 Mentoring Sessions w/ Sheridan Gates
Black Friday BONUS— 2 hours of co-coaching with Mark and Sheridan to discuss your Brand and Social Media strategies
What You'll Learn:
Vocal health and techniques to sustain your voice
Discover how music is fitting into your life as a whole and where your road blocks are
Realign your mindset to be the CEO of your own business and design a career that is specifically for YOU
Gain access to our network of leaders in the music industry - artists, producers, videographers, photographers and more!
Set attainable goals to keep the needle moving forward
Release Strategy and marketing tips
How to tap into your unique brand and incorporate that into your business, your music and your voice.
How to connect with your fans and utilize social media to worth WITH you, not against you
If you’re a female artist in the music industry and would like to continue to advance your career, be sure to apply for our next New Roots Weekend! Applications are free.
Click the link below to apply…
Warmly,
Mark
