SilkSoSmart is a music marketing strategist and creative coach helping independent artists grow fanbases, monetize content, and build careers without a label. Known for his sharp insights on social media growth, music promo, and brand building, Silk’s helped hundreds of DIY musicians turn content into real momentum. If you’re trying to get heard, get paid, and stay independent — he’s the guy you want to hear from.Interested in going direct-to-fan with the best text and email platform for musicians? Visit ⁠https://www.foreverfanmusic.com/?el=nlnbutton⁠to start your free 14-day trial!Timestamps: 0:00 – Real Music Marketers Only: Meet SilkSoSmart1:15 – How JWOP Went Viral: Ads + Seeding Breakdown3:02 – Don't Promote Directly to Your Music5:04 – Stream Numbers vs Fan Ownership: The Real Goal7:36 – What Is Seeding & How $40 Posts Can Go Viral10:42 – Building Forever Fans vs Chasing the Algorithm13:04 – Shifting From Monthly Listeners to Direct Revenue17:00 – $8K From 20 Fans: The Power of Superfans25:01 – Fans Want to Support, But You Have to Let Them33:48 – What’s Next: Fan Pages, Data, and Long-Term WinsListen to Our Podcasts Here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-labels-necessary/id1658301063This channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. Want to grow your music career . Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/#NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing