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Inside the Playbook: Mike Caren on The Reason Artist-Manager Relationships Fall Apart
Mike Caren breaks down why artists and managers need to have hard conversations early if they want to avoid bigger problems later.
This clip is about artist-manager communication, label frustrations, project readiness, honest feedback, over-communication, and building stronger working relationships in the music business.
It’s a sharp reminder that many issues are not solved by blame. They’re solved by clarity, direct conversations, and the willingness to address problems before they get expensive.
Simply put, a conversation like this doesn't come cheap.
If you’re earning publishing income…
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