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Inside the Playbook: Azad Naficy on The Steps Successful Artists NEVER Skip
In this episode clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz sits down with artist, executive, and Avant Garden co-founder Azad Naficy to unpack one of the most important truths in the modern music business:
The people who make the most money in music aren’t the artists, they’re the ones who own the copyright.
Azad breaks down how record labels build wealth through ownership and equity, why understanding your masters, publishing, and copyright is essential, and what artists should look for before signing any record deal.
He also shares how early collaborators like Brittany Crawford and…
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