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Review your complete setup, launch your label officially, and plan your next steps for building a successful music business.
Launch Readiness Checklist
Before launching your label publicly, ensure all foundational elements are properly established and functional:
Legal & Business Foundation
• LLC formation completed and approved
• EIN obtained from IRS
• Operating Agreement finalized
• Business bank account opened and funded
• Business address established (virtual or physical)
• EIN obtained from IRS
• Operating Agreement finalized
• Business bank account opened and funded
• Business address established (virtual or physical)
Status: Ready for verification
Distribution & Revenue Collection
• Music distributor account setup
• PRO registration (ASCAP/BMI) completed
• MLC account registered and verified
• SoundExchange registration completed
• Harry Fox Agency & Music Reports registration
• PRO registration (ASCAP/BMI) completed
• MLC account registered and verified
• SoundExchange registration completed
• Harry Fox Agency & Music Reports registration
Status: Ready for verification
First 30 Days Action Plan
Your immediate priorities after launch:
Common Launch Challenges & Solutions
Prepare for these typical obstacles:
Challenge: Overwhelming administrative tasks
Solution: Use the first month to create systems and checklists. Batch similar tasks together and schedule specific times for administrative work.
Solution: Use the first month to create systems and checklists. Batch similar tasks together and schedule specific times for administrative work.
Challenge: Finding quality artists to sign
Solution: Start with one excellent artist rather than rushing to sign multiple acts. Focus on local talent and build relationships in your community.
Solution: Start with one excellent artist rather than rushing to sign multiple acts. Focus on local talent and build relationships in your community.
Challenge: Limited budget for marketing
Solution: Begin with organic marketing strategies. Focus on creating great content and building genuine relationships rather than paid advertising.
Solution: Begin with organic marketing strategies. Focus on creating great content and building genuine relationships rather than paid advertising.
Challenge: Staying motivated during slow periods
Solution: Set weekly micro-goals and celebrate small wins. Connect with other entrepreneurs and remember that building a business takes time.
Solution: Set weekly micro-goals and celebrate small wins. Connect with other entrepreneurs and remember that building a business takes time.
🎉 Congratulations!
You've Built a Professional Record Label
You've successfully established a complete, professional record label with all the systems needed to compete in today's music industry.
🏆 What You've Accomplished:
Legal Business Structure
Professional Banking
Complete Revenue Collection
Global Distribution
Marketing Infrastructure
Financial Management
Growth Strategy
Industry Connections
"You now have everything you need to build a successful, sustainable music business. The only thing left is consistent execution."