EP416: Entrepreneurship, Independence, and Artist Growth with Kota The Friend Manager Vernon Jones

Keeping control in your music career is one of the most critical points of leverage you can have. Just ask Kota the Friend's manager... In this episode of Creative Juice, hosts Jack and Circa sit down with Vernon Jones, manager of rapper Kota the Friend, to discuss the realities of artist management, staying independent, and building a self-sustaining music career! Learn about the ins and outs of navigating contracts, exploring independent revenue streams, where they're focusing attention for Kota's new record "Local Art Dealer", and the critical importance of having direct connections with fans! If you're looking to understand the inner workings of artist management and want to take control of your music business, this episode is a must-listen to learn the ropes from Vernon! DISCOVER: How Vernon Jumped Head First Into Artist Management (The Reason Might Surprise You) How Direct Connection With Fans Can Transform Your Career What You Need To Know To Build A Sustainable Music Business How To Balance Between Short-term And Long-term Revenue Strategies What It Takes To Grow Your Audience Independently Why Ownership Of Your Art And Business Is Essential How To Avoid Common Pitfalls In Artist Contracts And Management RESOURCES: Learn The Top Music Marketing Strategies Inside IndiePRO Join Us In The Indepreneur Discord Server! Keep Up With Kota the Friend and Vernon Jones Looking to expand your team or need marketing help? Apply to work with IndieX!

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EP416: Entrepreneurship, Independence, and Artist Growth with Kota The Friend Manager Vernon Jones is an episode from Creative Juice by Kyle Lemaire.

This episode is 47:58 long.

This episode was published on Mar 3, 2026.

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