#565 The Secrets To Taking Over ANY Niche w/Wendy Starland — Main Street Business

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler sits down with music industry icon Wendy Starland to talk about the dark side of streaming services. Learn why & how artists are being shortchanged and how her new platform, Music Soul, is creating a fairer, brand-integrated ecosystem for musicians, fans, and businesses alike.

Here are some of the highlights:

Mark J. Kohler underlines the distinction between creating art and running a business, introducing Wendy Starland as a guest who has helped many artists, including Lady Gaga, launch their careers.
Wendy Starland talks about her topic at the World Economic Forum, focusing on the exploitation of musicians and the need to change the industry dynamics.
Mark and Wendy discuss the misconception that artists make significant money from music streaming, with Wendy explaining that artists earn less than $45,000 for a billion streams.
Wendy explains the challenges artists face, including the competition within record labels and the lack of financial support for many artists.
The challenges of monetizing free music, with Wendy explaining how artists have had to adapt to the new streaming model.
Wendy introduces Music Soul, a new music streaming platform and marketplace designed to support artists and brands.
How the platform aims to create an ecosystem where artists retain 70% of streaming and advertising revenue, significantly higher than current streaming platforms.
Music Soul will offer various features, including streaming music, buying merchandise, attending concerts, and engaging with brands and charities.

Learn more about Wendy Starland here! - https://www.wendystarland.com

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