– Artist First, CEO Next: Intro to Derek Minor1:25 – 50/50 Manager Splits: Why It’s Risky3:10 – Bad Management Decisions Can Leave You Stuck4:50 – "Everyone Got Paid More Than Me" on Tour6:00 – Why Derek Minor Doesn't Have a Manager Right Now7:00 – Management vs Partnership: Know the Difference9:10 – Artists Must Think Like Business Owners11:20 – Spotting the Wrong Manager Before It’s Too Late13:00 – Why Artists Leave Good Managers Too Early15:00 – Artist vs Businessman: Balancing Both Sides17:10 – Signs of a Bad Label or Bad Manager19:00 – Labels With No Plan = Red Flag21:00 – Fame ≠ Fortune: Why Clout Doesn't Pay25:00 – Artists Must Take Full Responsibility for Their Careers31:00 – Interviewing Labels Like They Interview You36:00 – How to Run a Fair Label and Fix Mistakes39:00 – Red Flags: People Who Blame Everyone Else42:00 – Streamers and Direct-to-Fan Mindset45:00 – Why Building Your Own Business is Easier Today48:00 – Derek’s Future Plans: Artist Imprints and RMG AmplifyThis channel is ran by the founders of No Labels Necessary, Sean "Brandman" Taylor and Jacorey "Kohrey" Barkley. No Labels Necessary is a music-first marketing agency that helps artists impact culture through digital content and marketing. Want to grow your music career . Join our community👇🏽http://www.nolabelsnecessary.com/#NoLabelsNecessary #indieartist #musicmarketing