ABSTRACT

This chapter discusses how to build your dream team from the ground up – with the caveat that it takes time to find ‘your people’ and you may make and lose friends through this business. Contributors include CEO of Patreon Jack Conte, who discusses different business models and how important it is to treat your dream team well. Julia Nunes discusses the importance of trust between members of the team and how finding your go-to music producer can change your career. Lee Smith discusses the challenge of making sure everyone is heard during any music amendments within a major label project. Markus Immesberger from Sony Music Germany discusses what it's like to work in a major label team. Skinny Living discusses what it's like to build an independent dream team after previously being signed by a major label.