by markjayscott | Nov 2, 2026 | Philosophy, Trends
The same person who would ridicule someone in their 50s+ for playing in a cover band would probably not ridicule anyone at that age for playing oboe in a community orchestra. And that double standard tells you everything. Same person, same age, same hours of practice,...
by markjayscott | Oct 21, 2026 | Business Growth
I make a lot of event posters. And I’ve noticed something. The posters that bring people in aren’t always the fanciest ones. They’re the clearest ones. Your poster gets about two seconds in someone’s feed. That’s it. So the job...
by markjayscott | Oct 19, 2026 | Business Growth
Here’s something a lot of local businesses miss. Before someone ever visits your website, they often see your Google Business Profile first. It’s that box that shows up when someone searches your name, or “live music near me,” or “coffee...
by markjayscott | Oct 18, 2026 | Business Growth
We play a lot of local rooms. And one thing we’ve learned is that the first booking is just an audition. The real goal is getting asked back. Venues talk. Managers remember. The bands that get rebooked aren’t always the flashiest. They’re the ones...
by markjayscott | Oct 16, 2026 | Business Growth
When people are deciding where to eat, shop, or catch live music, they read reviews. Often before they ever look at your website. Good reviews help you show up in local searches, and they help people trust you before they walk in. But asking can feel awkward. Nobody...
