Why Most Artists Will Stay Broke in 2025 — And How to Get Paid! No Label. No Streams.

You’ve been told: drop music, run some ads, and hope the money comes. That lie is why most artists are broke in 2025. Still think success is all about streaming and touring? It’s not. Think you need a big team or label? You don’t. So ask yourself: If all that’s true… why am I still broke?

Now, do you need all of that stuff I just mentioned? Sure — shows, streams, and content matter. They do! But right now, you’re doing all that… and the money still ain’t showing up. You’re burnt out, confused, and wondering why nothing’s clicking. The truth is, most of the money going to smart artists isn’t because they’re **doing more — they’re just doing it differently. And there are only a few that will understand what I'm about to tell you. But when I thought I was doing everything right before I stopped producing music, I was still broke! But the question is, why?

I remember the moment I almost gave up on this business. I produced albums, visuals, and paid for promo — and people knew who I was. But the bank account didn’t reflect the buzz. That’s when it hit me: I wasn’t in a music business — I was stuck in a streaming hustle. So I changed the game. I stopped focusing on exposure — and focused on products that monetized impact.

I found a system that worked because it leaned on 4 truths:

1. There’s more money around music than in it.

2. Fan relationships are more powerful than follower counts.

3. The way fans are impacted by the music gives validation to the process.

4. They key to riches is all in the how!

   
   

There’s more money around music than in it.

Most of you all think the money is in streams and sales. But streaming is just a receipt — not a revenue model. The real money is in what you build around the music. If you look at everything an artist sells outside of the music, there you will find the money you were looking for. So what you're really seeking to do with your music-based talents is to build your influence, just like any other social media influencer or celebrity. Influence is what gets you paid. Influence is your key to the riches in the niches. Your songs are seeds. The offers you wrap around them? That’s the harvest. Once you grasp this, you'll unlock new revenue streams that don't depend on streams or a massive fanbase.

Fan Relationships > Follower Counts

You think more followers = more success. Even though that's true in some aspects, it's not once you get under the covers of your operation. 100 fans who trust you is far greater than 100,000 followers who scroll past you. Because these 100 fans that trust- that’s your fan army — your foundation. Talk to them. Reward them. Build with them and they will ride off into the sunset with you. So today, I want you to identify your top 10 supporters and build a direct relationship — offer them early access, voice memos, or some exclusive drop that nobody has yet. If you don't know these ten people, look for the people always commenting on your stuff. When you do this, you will begin to create buyers, not just bystanders. This is called customer engagement.

Impact Is the Proof That Sells

The false belief that your process has no value until it "blows up" is a terrible mindset, and though my immediate audience knows this is not the case, everyone still wants their music to blow up big and fast. But the way your fans respond to your music is proof that your creation process works! Every “this song got me through it” message is marketing gold. Screenshot it. Share it. Build your next offer around it. That's your marketing. Let your fans become the testimony — and the traction. The better you get at creating an impactful response, the quicker we can get this show on the road. Start reposting that and make a story out of it so people can feel some FOMO, and let's improve your next music offer based on the reviews. Because then — and only then — will you stop seeking external validation and start showcasing real impact, which builds trust and authority.

The Key to Riches Is in the How

Most artists think it’s about what you sell: merch, music, shows. Yeah, that's true for music. However, the riches are in how you do what you do on any level. That's the number one thing all fan audiences want to know. Take one song or album and build an experience around every notable component of the project. Turn your next release into a fan experience just like the Superman experience at a theme park. Because fans want to feel like they are Superman, so be their Superman! Meet them halfway on it! That’s how you turn influence into income — even if the masters and the publishing are gone.

The Mistake to Avoid

The mistake I made was chasing streams without systems. You can’t build a business off attention alone. I used to do it. Until I realized: followers don’t pay — but offers do. Now? I help artists sell solutions to fans' problems, not just songs. That was my turning point.

Most artists think the only way to make money is by getting streams, selling music, and hoping for a tour. That's probably what every new artist entering this business thinks. The industry made streaming look like the only way — and everyone followed the same outdated path. But if you keep doing this, you'll spend years chasing attention, building followers who never buy, and wondering why your talent isn't paying off. So, start by building systems that sell what's around the music — not just the music itself. Products. Access. Experience. Monetized engagement.

Like... Right now, go to your top-performing post and message 5 people who engaged. Ask what they'd love to see from you next — then build around that. This will instantly turn content into market research and eventually fans into buyers.

From Streaming Economy to Creator Economy

We've moved from a streaming economy to a creator economy, and only the artists who know how to monetize attention will survive. Attention is currency — but impact is the bank. Those who build systems win; everyone else gets left out. If you don’t adapt, you’ll keep building someone else’s platform, going viral with no revenue, and watching other artists eat while you stay stuck. If you do, you’ll build your own pipeline — and own the outcome.

Here’s what you can do!

Right now, you've got two choices: Keep chasing likes and dropping songs… or build the business your music deserves. The real question isn't "should you do this?" It's "how much longer can you afford NOT to?"The framework is already waiting for you inside Music Money Makers. One decision. Whole new future. Click below — and let’s get started.

Back Off The Cliff

The truth is — it's not your lack of followers, not your gear, not your marketing skills. Well, maybe it is, but it's really the anxiety of trying something new and not being sure it'll work. But this system isn't based on hype. It's based on pure principle. You don't need more streams. You just need to position what you do differently.

What's it going to cost to do it yourself

I know you'll probably watch more YouTube videos on this topic — and I'm not stopping you. But let me show you what that really costs: time you can't get back, confidence that drains daily, and the difference between doing what might work… versus doing what does. So, you're either going to work smart and finally get results — or keep hoping "one day" will come. Own your offers and cash flow, or keep wondering why it's not clicking while others pass you by.

At the End of the Day

You used to think Money comes from music. Followers equaled income. And you had to wait for someone to validate you. Now you know: The money’s around the music. Real fans > random followers. Impact is your proof. And the how is the gold mine for what you’ll make. You’ve got the mindset, the method, and the map. So the only question is: Are you ready to move like a music mogul?