The Banski Show – Episode 2

Networking & Music Marketing
Guest: Matt Bacon

Banski and Matt discuss networking, social media strategies and tips on how to better connect with you audience.

Standout Quotes:

"You're not going to fall off a mountain" - [Matt]

"There are things you can do that take your position and elevate people who deserve to be elevated" - [Matt]

"Not only do you plant the seeds, you don't do it just willy-nilly... just to check it off your list, you do it meaningfully" - [Banski]

"Any rapper who really gets somewhere, there's some sort of brand association that goes into that" - [Matt]

"A rapper's name literally becomes the brand, but what does it represent?" - [Banski]

"Creating content tells your story, and that's how humans remember things...that's how you get points across" - [Matt]

"You have to tell your stories cos no one's telling the story for you" - [Matt]

"Nobody gives a shit about you, they only care about themselves, so make caring about you caring about them" - [Matt]  

Episode Timeline:

[02:28] Introducing today's guest, Matt Bacon aka @Bacons.bits, as he shares his background.

[08:30] How did you get started with music marketing?

[20:10] Matt discusses how he creates beneficial connections with famous personalities.

[29:45] What kind of advice would you give a rapper in this day and age?

[32:52] The role of Brand Association especially with Rap music.

[40:06] The importance of telling your story

[44:17] Matt shares a tip he used to increase his followers in a short period.

To connect with Matt. (Social media - @Bacon.bits), and for those into metallic hardcore, check out the new band "Capra".