25. Lords of the Trident: Crushing Your Crowdfunding

Would you like an extra $50-$3000/month? This episode is for you.
We talk with Fang VonWrathenstein (mortal name: Ty Christian) of Lords of the Trident (aka the most metal band on earth) about how they've been crushing their Patreon game with 300 active subscribers donating between $1-$60 every month.
What You'll Learn
- Why you should consider a crowdfunding model for your band
- How to build a thriving Patreon for your band
- Why embracing your musical niche and persona is better than being vanilla
- How to build fans that donate money every month
- How Lords of the Trident's fans often give more than the listed Patreon tiers
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About Music Business Mindset
Music Business Mindset is the official podcast of Evergreen Records – a production company dedicated to helping independent artists grow. We take a bit of a different approach to helping you find success, focusing less on the gear and trends, and more on YOU and your band as a business.
The podcast brings you interviews from awesome artists and industry leaders – all with the goal of helping you find true and lasting success, financial stability, and personal wellbeing on your journey in the music industry.
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Resources:
Evergreen Records | Production and Mixing
Guide: The Best Way to Promote Your Music
Guide: How to Build A Pro Web Presence to Grow Your Band
David's Hierarchy of Leads – The 4 Levels of Fandom
Music Marketing Psychology Case Study
SongwriterSounds: Ultra-Usable Synth Presets for Logic Pro X

David Ryan Olson
Hey I'm David. I'm a mix engineer and I run Evergreen Records. We are all about helping you grow.
If you'd like to work with us on your next project, or would love to chat about the music business, please don't hesitate to reach out!