BSM Episode 17 – Door Deals, Merch Money, and Playing to Win | Nikki Starr (That Arena Rock Show)
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About This Episode
What does it take to build a tribute band into a full-time business?
In this episode of Backstage Money, host Jason K. Powers talks with Nikki Starr, founder, owner, manager, and guitarist of That Arena Rock Show, about building one of the hardest working tribute bands on the circuit from the ground up. Now up to 94 shows a year, Nikki shares the real business decisions behind the stage show – reinvesting merch money, door deals, betting on yourself, and what it actually takes to make music your full-time job.
If you’re trying to build a sustainable career in music, this episode is packed with real, hard-won lessons from someone who figured it out.
Topics include:
- Building a tribute band into a real business
- Reinvesting merch and show money to grow your production
- Door deals and why they changed everything
- Finding the right band members who share your vision
- The reality of life on the road vs. the dream
- What it takes to go from 20 shows to 94 shows a year
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- Website: https://www.thatarenarockshow.com
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatarenarockshow
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatArenaRockShow
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