Martin Atkins: How To Make An Extra $100K This Year

MARTIN ATKINS [https://www.facebook.com/martin.atkins.338]: HOW TO MAKE AN EXTRA $100K This Year (and other stuff) Presented by Millikin University and MMXUsing his new book _Band:Smart_, Martin Atkins will offer tangible strategies and advice for independent artists that will translate into $100,000 in additional revenue over the next year. From changes in mindset and strategy to booking yourself, playing more than seven shows per week (instead of five), merchandising ideas, growing and leveraging a fan base, and touring more efficiently, Atkins’ advice embraces the uphill battle that everyone in the industry faces. Always true to his, “Welcome to the Music Business—You’re F*cked” mentality, you can rest assured this session will make a strong impact on your bottom line. In today's digitally-focused world, Atkins real-world advice has never been more relevant. Martin Atkins is the definition of entrepreneurial activity in cultural arts endeavors, his 35+ years in the music business spans across genres and borders and industries. He was a member of Public Image Ltd and Killing Joke. He founded industrial supergroup Pigface, The Damage Manual, and Murder Inc., and has contributed to Nine Inch Nails (for which he has a Grammy)  and Ministry. He is the owner of Invisible Records and Mattress Factory Recording Studios (est. 1988). He is the author of Tour:Smart, Welcome To The Music Business….You’re F*cked!” Band:Smart and the new Music Industries Coordinator at Millikin University in Decatur Illinois. Martin is a producer, drummer, documentary filmmaker, DJ, and father of four. Whatever the future of entrepreneurial music business education is, you can pretty much bet that he’ll be in the middle of it. 2112 events are supported by Sling Studio, Shure, and AYRE Productions Event attendees grant 2112 Inc. and its designees permission to utilize their image or likeness in connection with any live stream or recorded transmission or reproduction of the event, INCLUDING THE PROMOTION THEREOF, IN ALL MEDIA, WORLDWIDE AND IN PERPETUITY.