If your music career is showing real promise of taking off, then it is highly recommended that you get a manager. A manager can handle the business side of 
your career while you take care of the music. You are really looking for a partner who will help promote your career, take care of setting up venues, book you a multi-purpose indoor arena every time you go on tour, and is constantly finding ways to make you the biggest act possible.
The good news is that it is relatively easy to find a manager, but you will need to find the right one to succeed. Here are a few tips that will help you find the right type of manager who will work to enhance your career and not just fill their pockets.
Online Forums
Managers scan online forums for advertisements of musicians looking for their services. You can place an ad cheap and find someone who has experience in the industry. Of course, whether the manager will accept you or not will depend on your talent, so be sure to have the necessary sales info, and discography ready and be prepared to make an audition if necessary.
They Love Your Music
Do not just automatically sign with the first manager who picks you out. Your success will depend on the manager being there for you because they believe in you. So, you will want to find a manager who is a fan of your music, gets excited about promoting your efforts, and puts your interests first when it comes to making you a success. Managers who are only looking to line their pockets will not work well for your needs.
Keep it All Business
The basis of your relationship should be all business when hiring a manager. This means getting all the right paperwork done, creating deadlines, and setting goals that will help you in your career. You can be friendly and cordial, but keep things on a business level and it will work out best for you and the person you hire as your manager.
Train a Manager
If you cannot find one that you like and you have a friend who is excited about your career, you may want to hire them if they get the proper training. Mostly, they must know the business aspects of promotions, getting venues, and pushing your success. However, a good friend that wants you to succeed may make a good manager.
Measure Your Success
Once you have found someone that fits all the criteria and you are ready to sign, make sure that you will keep track of what happens over the next sixth months to a year. Is the manager getting you more shows, obtaining more promotion, and going the extra mile to help ensure your success?
Setbacks occur and not everything will go your way. However, whatever failures occur should not be because the manager didn’t try everything reasonable to make you successful. Remember to keep it all in perspective and go over how your career has progressed over the past six months to a year. If you are not where you want to be, but getting there because your manager is working hard, then stick with them. However, if opportunities have been missed then you might want to consider a change.
Music Launch Pad Manager Matching
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