After a decade dedicated to chasing a full-time music career, I found myself at a crossroads in 2020, exhausted from the relentless demands of the industry. The perpetual cycle of producing, writing, mixing, mastering, studying, creating content, and navigating the complexities of the music business had taken its toll. During my hiatus from releasing music on DSPs, a remarkable turn of events occurred that shifted my perspective entirely. I landed a substantial promotion at my corporate job, propelling me to new financial heights. While not driven by the desire for wealth, the newfound financial stability allowed me to care for myself and those around me like never before. Things that were once emergencies were now just minor inconveniences. I didn't realize I could thrive outside of music, and I certainly didn't anticipate finding joy in a corporate job. My passion for music is unwavering, and I plan to still release music because I believe God intends to use me as a vessel within that realm. The difference this time is that the pressure to derive financial stability from it has dissipated. Just like Nic said, I feel like I beat the game I was playing in my head. I have found true peace at this level in my life. I don’t really have any goals for now, it just feels great making music purely for the love of the art without commerce lurking in the shadows. I love that you're just doing! Everyone deserves to know what that feels like. Peace and love to anyone who reads this. P.S. During my hiatus, my music performed better than when I was active. lol One of my songs just hit 500k, which is pretty cool because I used to be so fixated on the numbers. Now, when I see that figure, it feels like my cup is overflowing.
Totally understand you - I work in strategy consulting. Getting a promotion to a manager and then a principal I first felt guilty that I am getting away from my dreams, but then I realized there is nothing bad about it and it actually removes pressure from doing music the way I like 🙏
The honesty and simplicity of these videos have been a breath of fresh air in a time I needed it most. You've got me ready for 2024 in a way I couldn't have predicted. Thanks bro.
Jim carry was right, i had everything but i felt empty, i tried drugs,women,giving people money to make me feel better and so on, until i almost lost my life.that moment i released what brought me joy was music, i dropped everything and started my journey to a happier,healthier life. Family and doing what i love,the process ,living in the moment as i do what i love and is what gives me joy, i figured out why i was created.
I have action goals and result goals. My action goals are to release a new song every week, and some kind of content every day. My result goals are to get to 100k monthly listeners on Spotify. I can't directly affect the result goal, but I know if I focus on my action goals it gives me the best chance to get the results I want.
Your statement about being a simple man, satisfied with very simple things, and yet - you KNOW what you're capable of, and to not do it would be a waste of God-given talent... This resonated with me in a very deep way! I feel this same duality
We’re at 60K monthly listeners. My goal is 1M monthly listeners. 1,000,000 streams per week.. We gettin close. These simple insights & perspectives help a lot. Thanks Nic. 🙏🏾👁
Goals this year: Release a song a week. Release weekly content 5x/weekish (if i don't get too burnt out) Pray for my releases to reach people for the gospel. Spend less time doing music. More time with wife and family.
There’s no price to the content you are sharing brother, I always learn something new from your videos. You have been blessed with a leadership role that comes from a higher realm… Thank you
Been releasing since 2016 and been releasing 8 to 11 releases a year. Got 440k monthly listeners and achieved 100 million streams across platforms. Been so inspired by your vids. 2024 goal: 27 releases this year minimum and 3 million streams a month (currently getting 1.5 a month).Wanna have an average of 1 million monthly listeners by the end of the year. Every other week with a stretch goal of releasing every week. PUMPED! Thanks for the wisdom.
Hey man i'm currently at 18k-20k monthly listeners and 700k total streams...what's your advice to achieve growth like yours? How did you manage to get to those numbers? :)
@@MorakleMusic To be honest, the things Nic are saying is the way to go. I've been doing a version of what he's been doing for years except he's been going harder. No shortcut, like he says, just tons of content and releases. Check out his audiobook. I just ready it and it's epic. So helpful! Best of luck.
probably the biggest thing I've learned in this game is consistency. Consistent Good Content. And patience. I always tells folks plan on years not months of grind.
So much gr8 advice in all these videos. At about 100K monthly listeners at the moment. Looking forward to applying the advice on this channel this year and continuing to build and grow
Thank you for breaking this down man, "goal setting" is such a widely covered topic - but I think the conversation usually lacks the nuances of "WHAT kind of life do you want, HOW do you want to get there" etc. Especially when it comes to goal setting in the music industry. The whole "I know what I'm capable of, not wanting to waste God-given gifts" has really hit me for 2024 too... appreciate how real this talk and your content overall is Nic - happy new year!👊🏻
I’ve been making music for 11 months, released 17 songs in 2023 and currently have 761 monthly listeners..I’m setting the goal NOW that by the end of this year I’ll have 100k monthly listeners..thx for helping me realize how important setting deadlines are, really appreciate these videos Nic! 🙏🏻
@@Brobblcurrently at 10k monthly listeners but I’ve gained over 150k streams in the last few months..not quite on track for 100k listeners but I’m grateful for the progress
Good motivational video to start the year with! I'm not going to give myself any goals around a metric like followers or streams at this point, mainly because I'm just starting out (first solo releases as this name late in 23') and yet to put $$ into ads or anything that should tie to tangible growth metrics, so I think that may be discouraging at this stage. Instead my main goal for 24' is to release a song idea/performance or other video associated with the idea once per week and worst case once per 2 weeks, and to start playing live shows again. Beyond that I do have an album coming out late in January, and am working on an EP with another friend for a debut side project. My wife & I are having my first baby in February and I have a full time Finance job, so I'm trying to give myself goals that are realistic and fulfilling/enjoyable to me. Hopefully growth in the other metrics comes with it but I can't set my mentality around it right now
Honestly, goal-setting is something I need to do more of. Especially writing it down and seeing it visually. And as you said, setting goals shifts your mindset to problem-solving and taking action. I feel this very much taking affect as I'm writing them down rn! Thank you so much for these videos, Nic! Wishing you a blessed and happy New Year for you and your family!
You're so lovely, thank you for sharing, it really means a lot, you're a fantastic teacher. I've learned SOOO much on my creative journey, it does take a lot time and patience, and sometimes fighting so many demons to find that truth in it.
Hey Nick, just wanted to say I'd love to open for you with my solo/looping set if your planning any live shows. I can definitely sell some tickets here in the states as well as in the UK & I'll be touring quite a bit in 2024. Let me know but regardless, what you're doing here for original artists is generous and solid info so well done :)
You articulated things from my head I’ve been hoping to comb through so much more than I anticipated I would see in this video. So much value here and I’m am more inspired than ever. Thank you and subscribed.
This channel is full of 💎’s. Thank you for what you do. Currently 264k monthly listeners but I’m not releasing as consistently as I know I could. Also I’m in a very specific market (Spanish Christian market) which is very small… hopefully this strategy still stands in my market.
i appreciate you for doing these videos, bruh. i have the same goals as you, as far as being home to spend time with my wife and kids whilst maintaining a successful music career. i'm finally doing music full time, but there's a lot of work to do to get toa more comfortable place. gonna be applying these tips this year and see where it takes me. thanks for the motivation.
I'm gonna definitely take this into consideration with my drawing and writing goals. In the past I never thought about setting deadlines and therefore I personally never really finished or would delay my work. I appreciate this video because it gives me a way to properly execute what I want to do.
I started 2023 with growing from 90k to 120k monthly listeners and seeing growth I've never seen before. But in the summer my distributor enrolled my music (200+ songs) in Spotify Discovery Mode which randomly seemed to swap my weekly algorithmic plays for radio plays which made me drop down to 75k monthly listener. I've never ever in 10 years seen a loss in streams like this before? Like what the hell is happening? I left the programme 1 month ago and I will release a ton of music in 2024. I hope I can recover and grow with beautiful music. Because at the core, it's all about the music. But WHY has 2023 been so wild in terms of growth and loss? I've never seen Spotify change so much before and it's scaring me a bit.
Drop your goals here: -100k streams in the year across all platforms. -release 12+ songs this year -see growth across all social media platforms -release 5 songs with other artists
Your life goal and commitment to your family is beautiful. ❤️😍 Too many people hate their jobs and have to work really long hours to not even have the life they deserve. Struggling to pay the bills is no fun. Thank you from the UK 🇬🇧 for keeping the DREAM 💭alive. Making money from what you love is something achievable. Stories like yours keep our dreams alive. My partner (daughter's Dad) has given up on his music. I'm going to see if he will watch your videos with me. If you have an Audio of your book please do let me know. 😊👍 My daughter cannot commit to music because of University (long hours studying). But I hope to help them both. Thank you for making these video. 👍😊🥰
Idk what to do I feel so stuck. Everything I post on tiktok gets like 200 views no matte what I do. No matter how creative I am or whether I perform live or anything, it just seems impossible to get anywhere
The psychology aspect and emotional intelligence you show Nic is simply wonderful. I'm at the very start of this journey with just (I think) good material and hardly any followers. So we'll see!! Gulp. Thanks for being so available with your advice.
Fulfillment occurs inside out, we cannot ultimately be fulfilled by outer things, but from honoring/loving/listening to ourselves and where our hearts lead us and that includes the process, the adventure you're talking about. Love how grounded and real you are @iamnicd
Much love for this video brother! Thank you for this and helping me realize what needs to be done for this year if I truly want to see growth. Will be making my goals asap now, and will make sure to not stop working until I meet those and make new ones after. This year will be my entrance❤️🤞🏽🙏🏽
thanks for doing these man, i always toss on whatever you're putting out (either NDPNDNT podcasts, these vids, or your audiobook) when I'm cooking breakfast to get inspired to get to work the moment I'm done eating
This video is honestly incredible. Mostly because it showed me that I can be successful as an independent artist despite the fact that I can also not keep my plants healthy
Great video man! Love what you're saying and totally agree with you. Although I'm still in the grind mode, I can tell already that there's no end to that reward way of thinking. The peace and satisfaction will not come from that, but yet like you said, sometimes you still have to do your thing and grind, until you can be at that place where you can chill a bit and get to the level where it's no longer about achieving goals, but 100% just joy of doing what you do. 🔥
Thank you for sharing your wisdom Nic and Happy New Year to you and your family! Your consistency is appreciated - I hope you continue to grow as well and as always thank you for the inspiration
Ive been trying to grow my streams for a while now but I just can't. I just released some new music but it did worse than my last songs. How can i grow my streams and get more people interested in my music, or at least get to hear it?
365 days of recorded prayer and practicing celibacy by December 31,2024 One long form video completed by 29th each month Making 4,000.00 from my book and music by December 31,2024
Great video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I'm much older than you, but I still can learn a lot from you because you have climbed the mountain that I'm standing at the bottom of. I've been a musician & producer for a long time, but I'm still trying to find my way as an artist. Your videos have been helpful 👍🏾
Hi Nic, your career trajectory is really inspiring! It kind of struck me when you said you had "no goals" for your music at the moment. But I do get your explanation. It got me thinking that maybe at your "level' goals can be more artistically driven? in the sense of exploring genres or concepts just for the sake of making art and exploring your gift. what are your thoughts on that? would love to know how you feel about that perspective! thanks for all the tremendous insight, peace.
Hey, Nic! I discovered you very lately and I have to say you're super great and I became your fan! I mean, what left me struck ( aside of course your music business "story" and advices) is your music. The way you write songs is very personal and I can feel it. So guys, it's ok the consistency, it's ok the content creation and all the things behind that, but music speaks first. So, focus on that a lot :). Another artist that I love and come to my mind is Russ. He makes awesome music, has a similar story and he's still indipendent. Could be super cool and interesting an interview together, Nic! :)✌🏼
Very thoughtful video and actually applies to any industry or personal journey. The specifics are missing on how you met the targets you did so would like a video on the mechanics of your journey!
Hi Nic can you please touch on the difference between an unlimited lease and buying a beat exclusively? Which do you recommend and is there a royalty stipulation to either? Thanks for these videos they are amazing!!
Hey man, I’ve been watching all of your videos, and I am trying to figure out what I’m missing. I can’t tell if my music isn’t up to par yet, or what but, I’ve tried everything and I can’t get my content to hit. Any help would be great, thanks.
I've never heard anyone before explain 'the game' and this looming weight to reach what you know with some applied effort you can do like the way you just did. Thank you for this, this resonated with me personally a lot and the frame of mind I wish to possess into my music career. Best wishes Nic. :)
I love these videos of the humbling reminder to stay calm and focused. As an independent artist life can get pretty stressful and we always need to remember to take those moments to reflect, be grateful for what we have, remember we do this for the joy and love of the creative arts. My music is far from your style but I feel like these tips translate regardless. Thank you for these uploads 🙏
Its crazy. I have goals but none of the resources to get there. No money, no higher up connections, no marketing in. Oh well, i guess im just destined to fail
I’ve had luck reaching out to folks here on YT, made some awesome connections just by checking out people’s content and leaving a couple meaningful comments
Thanks for the advice man… new sub. Its clear you have good intentions and dont want to sell a damn course lol. I’ve been needing some way to guide where im going in this music stuff
Nic, what would you say to people who make music that is more on the experimental side? If their goals are to have the kind of streaming numbers you have but their music isn’t exactly considered pop. Do you think it is necessary to conform the kind of art you want to make to the goals you are setting for your personal life? My feeling is that as we age and are confronted with turning art into money somehow, we compromise on the art to be closer to the things that we see in the world are already currently succeeding. It’s unfortunate but do you think that is worth it for the sake of meeting goals? Or are the steps to achieving these kinds of streaming goals unrelated to the content of the music itself, and entirely about how it’s promoted?
I'm at 40k Monthly listeners..my goal is 100K monthly listeners.. 100k streams a day. I'm getting closer.. and these videos really help. Thank you Nic
Same
You got heat too, bro! You're about to go waaay past your goals 👏 🏆
@@thahyst damn thank you.. that means a lot. 🥲 🙏🏽
I’m stuck at 60 monthly listeners my goal is to get where your at 😂💯
@@hazinsavaI’m in the same boat 😂😂 a little over 200 monthly listeners and I’m trying to get to 1000 by the end of 2024
I’m at 400 monthly listeners. On the way to 1M. Thank you bro
You are really lucky. Hope we grow together!
You not even at 20k
@@TheGABLAME I have been before though. Going harder than ever before in 2025 check back in 6 months no cap
After a decade dedicated to chasing a full-time music career, I found myself at a crossroads in 2020, exhausted from the relentless demands of the industry. The perpetual cycle of producing, writing, mixing, mastering, studying, creating content, and navigating the complexities of the music business had taken its toll. During my hiatus from releasing music on DSPs, a remarkable turn of events occurred that shifted my perspective entirely. I landed a substantial promotion at my corporate job, propelling me to new financial heights. While not driven by the desire for wealth, the newfound financial stability allowed me to care for myself and those around me like never before. Things that were once emergencies were now just minor inconveniences. I didn't realize I could thrive outside of music, and I certainly didn't anticipate finding joy in a corporate job. My passion for music is unwavering, and I plan to still release music because I believe God intends to use me as a vessel within that realm. The difference this time is that the pressure to derive financial stability from it has dissipated. Just like Nic said, I feel like I beat the game I was playing in my head. I have found true peace at this level in my life. I don’t really have any goals for now, it just feels great making music purely for the love of the art without commerce lurking in the shadows. I love that you're just doing! Everyone deserves to know what that feels like. Peace and love to anyone who reads this.
P.S. During my hiatus, my music performed better than when I was active. lol One of my songs just hit 500k, which is pretty cool because I used to be so fixated on the numbers. Now, when I see that figure, it feels like my cup is overflowing.
Totally understand you - I work in strategy consulting. Getting a promotion to a manager and then a principal I first felt guilty that I am getting away from my dreams, but then I realized there is nothing bad about it and it actually removes pressure from doing music the way I like 🙏
wow wild, thank you so much. Fking congrats with 1M views a day!!!
The honesty and simplicity of these videos have been a breath of fresh air in a time I needed it most. You've got me ready for 2024 in a way I couldn't have predicted. Thanks bro.
Does this mean you’re finally dropping music again? 😭
@@apexfrazier 🤫🤫🤫
Jim carry was right, i had everything but i felt empty, i tried drugs,women,giving people money to make me feel better and so on, until i almost lost my life.that moment i released what brought me joy was music, i dropped everything and started my journey to a happier,healthier life. Family and doing what i love,the process ,living in the moment as i do what i love and is what gives me joy, i figured out why i was created.
I have action goals and result goals. My action goals are to release a new song every week, and some kind of content every day. My result goals are to get to 100k monthly listeners on Spotify. I can't directly affect the result goal, but I know if I focus on my action goals it gives me the best chance to get the results I want.
Your statement about being a simple man, satisfied with very simple things, and yet - you KNOW what you're capable of, and to not do it would be a waste of God-given talent... This resonated with me in a very deep way! I feel this same duality
We’re at 60K monthly listeners. My goal is 1M monthly listeners. 1,000,000 streams per week.. We gettin close. These simple insights & perspectives help a lot. Thanks Nic. 🙏🏾👁
I’m a producer with 72k, we could collab and combine our listeners 🤙🏼
@@ianludlowmusic let’s do it 🤙🏾
@@ianludlowmusic fire let’s do it 🤙🏾
@@ianludlowmusicfire let’s do it 🤙🏾
Goals this year:
Release a song a week.
Release weekly content 5x/weekish (if i don't get too burnt out)
Pray for my releases to reach people for the gospel.
Spend less time doing music. More time with wife and family.
Don't know if you understand how profound the "I'm just doing it" was at the end!!! Thanks Nic as always
There’s no price to the content you are sharing brother, I always learn something new from your videos. You have been blessed with a leadership role that comes from a higher realm… Thank you
Been releasing since 2016 and been releasing 8 to 11 releases a year. Got 440k monthly listeners and achieved 100 million streams across platforms. Been so inspired by your vids. 2024 goal: 27 releases this year minimum and 3 million streams a month (currently getting 1.5 a month).Wanna have an average of 1 million monthly listeners by the end of the year. Every other week with a stretch goal of releasing every week. PUMPED! Thanks for the wisdom.
Hey man i'm currently at 18k-20k monthly listeners and 700k total streams...what's your advice to achieve growth like yours? How did you manage to get to those numbers? :)
@@MorakleMusic To be honest, the things Nic are saying is the way to go. I've been doing a version of what he's been doing for years except he's been going harder. No shortcut, like he says, just tons of content and releases. Check out his audiobook. I just ready it and it's epic. So helpful! Best of luck.
probably the biggest thing I've learned in this game is consistency. Consistent Good Content. And patience. I always tells folks plan on years not months of grind.
Man when you said the part about your life goal that resonated so much for me. Thank you for the inspiration!
So much gr8 advice in all these videos. At about 100K monthly listeners at the moment. Looking forward to applying the advice on this channel this year and continuing to build and grow
“I’m just doing it” I felt that in my spirit Nic thanks for the confirmation.
I just start it this month, i just got 4 monthly listeners my goal is 25k monthly listeners at the end of 2024. I know its possible... Meow !😸✨
Thank you for breaking this down man, "goal setting" is such a widely covered topic - but I think the conversation usually lacks the nuances of "WHAT kind of life do you want, HOW do you want to get there" etc. Especially when it comes to goal setting in the music industry. The whole "I know what I'm capable of, not wanting to waste God-given gifts" has really hit me for 2024 too... appreciate how real this talk and your content overall is Nic - happy new year!👊🏻
Went from 0 to maintaining about 1,500 monthly listeners from watching your videos in 6 months
Great progress man!! Good luck
@@RichardRosiles 3200 now
Our life goals are the same and I'm so happy to know its possible. Thanks nic❤
keep pushing? they’re certainly possible !!
I’ve been making music for 11 months, released 17 songs in 2023 and currently have 761 monthly listeners..I’m setting the goal NOW that by the end of this year I’ll have 100k monthly listeners..thx for helping me realize how important setting deadlines are, really appreciate these videos Nic! 🙏🏻
how's it going?
@@Brobblcurrently at 10k monthly listeners but I’ve gained over 150k streams in the last few months..not quite on track for 100k listeners but I’m grateful for the progress
@@CoRyBiNks Woah but still, you 10x your monthly's!! Thats great, keep it going!
@@Brobblthx bro! how are you doing?
thank you for not wasting your God given gifts Nic
for real for real
Good motivational video to start the year with! I'm not going to give myself any goals around a metric like followers or streams at this point, mainly because I'm just starting out (first solo releases as this name late in 23') and yet to put $$ into ads or anything that should tie to tangible growth metrics, so I think that may be discouraging at this stage. Instead my main goal for 24' is to release a song idea/performance or other video associated with the idea once per week and worst case once per 2 weeks, and to start playing live shows again. Beyond that I do have an album coming out late in January, and am working on an EP with another friend for a debut side project. My wife & I are having my first baby in February and I have a full time Finance job, so I'm trying to give myself goals that are realistic and fulfilling/enjoyable to me. Hopefully growth in the other metrics comes with it but I can't set my mentality around it right now
Yea you’re for the people. Thanks Nic🙏🏾
chase those goals y'all, much love to nic for the insight
Honestly, goal-setting is something I need to do more of. Especially writing it down and seeing it visually. And as you said, setting goals shifts your mindset to problem-solving and taking action. I feel this very much taking affect as I'm writing them down rn! Thank you so much for these videos, Nic! Wishing you a blessed and happy New Year for you and your family!
Am independent artiste from eastern Nigeria, I really appreciate your craft and efforts, we meet soon bro
Ej Nic this should be a podcast!! If you feel like it I’ll do the editing for free. This is so valuable. Pls keep those videos coming 🫶🏼🦦
This is Extraordinarily deep, man. Extremely inspiring and paradigm shifting information. An eye opener in many aspects. Thanks
My take away: just doing ! It’s perfect. To do without expectations for a particular outcome or result. That’s the formula ❤🎉
our band is at 35k, going for 100k this year and hopefully beyond !
That’s a real healthy way of setting goals and living live. Thanks for the insights!
I'm at ~130k streams /monthly my goal is 1 million/month at the end of this year.
You're so lovely, thank you for sharing, it really means a lot, you're a fantastic teacher. I've learned SOOO much on my creative journey, it does take a lot time and patience, and sometimes fighting so many demons to find that truth in it.
I got a whole life lesson from this video! Thank you Nic
Hey Nick, just wanted to say I'd love to open for you with my solo/looping set if your planning any live shows. I can definitely sell some tickets here in the states as well as in the UK & I'll be touring quite a bit in 2024. Let me know but regardless, what you're doing here for original artists is generous and solid info so well done :)
You articulated things from my head I’ve been hoping to comb through so much more than I anticipated I would see in this video. So much value here and I’m am more inspired than ever. Thank you and subscribed.
This channel is full of 💎’s. Thank you for what you do. Currently 264k monthly listeners but I’m not releasing as consistently as I know I could. Also I’m in a very specific market (Spanish Christian market) which is very small… hopefully this strategy still stands in my market.
i appreciate you for doing these videos, bruh. i have the same goals as you, as far as being home to spend time with my wife and kids whilst maintaining a successful music career. i'm finally doing music full time, but there's a lot of work to do to get toa more comfortable place. gonna be applying these tips this year and see where it takes me. thanks for the motivation.
I'm gonna definitely take this into consideration with my drawing and writing goals.
In the past I never thought about setting deadlines and therefore I personally never really finished or would delay my work.
I appreciate this video because it gives me a way to properly execute what I want to do.
I recently hit 15k monthly listeners and hit 200k streams in 2023. My goal is reach 100k monthly listeners by the end of 2024. Thank you Nic!!
the insight is really great bro. i feel the same way about the simple life and gifts.
Was working on this today - perfect timing. Keep these coming!
I started 2023 with growing from 90k to 120k monthly listeners and seeing growth I've never seen before. But in the summer my distributor enrolled my music (200+ songs) in Spotify Discovery Mode which randomly seemed to swap my weekly algorithmic plays for radio plays which made me drop down to 75k monthly listener. I've never ever in 10 years seen a loss in streams like this before? Like what the hell is happening? I left the programme 1 month ago and I will release a ton of music in 2024. I hope I can recover and grow with beautiful music. Because at the core, it's all about the music.
But WHY has 2023 been so wild in terms of growth and loss? I've never seen Spotify change so much before and it's scaring me a bit.
You think Discovery Mode was bad for you?
@Takarathekoala Yes but for most it's probably good!
@@krisumusic how did first get traction ? Like how did you blow up ?
@Starsh-101 I was one of the first 2 or 3 producers doing chillstep back on 2013. Which at the time was popping off but now is pretty dead.
@@krisumusic when u said my distributor who do u mean ? You mean the label or distro and other DSPS
Lost 15k monthly but staying positive. These vids defo help with clarity (especially one about making decisions quickly) 🙏🏿
All part of the journey 🤝
Very true bro
How did you lose them ? Like was it a thing that you did?
deadlines baby! yo your info and mindset has been huge for me at the perfect timing. thanks Nic!
Drop your goals here:
-100k streams in the year across all platforms.
-release 12+ songs this year
-see growth across all social media platforms
-release 5 songs with other artists
Thanks for posting Nic. This is a great reminder. Wonderful content man. Mad respect
man, i find myself in these words you said right here man. God bless you man, you are already changing lives bcz of the value you always share
Not many who've blazed a trail like you have would bother turning around and showing others how they did it. Thanks for doing it. ✌
reminds me of one of my favorite nuggets from the Gita... "You have the right to work, but for the work's sake only." Or something along those lines.
I love the way you express at the end the duality you feel inside you 🙏
thank you bro
I’m at 4.7k monthly listeners trying to get to at least 20 this year
Your life goal and commitment to your family is beautiful. ❤️😍 Too many people hate their jobs and have to work really long hours to not even have the life they deserve. Struggling to pay the bills is no fun. Thank you from the UK 🇬🇧 for keeping the DREAM 💭alive. Making money from what you love is something achievable. Stories like yours keep our dreams alive.
My partner (daughter's Dad) has given up on his music. I'm going to see if he will watch your videos with me. If you have an Audio of your book please do let me know. 😊👍 My daughter cannot commit to music because of University (long hours studying). But I hope to help them both. Thank you for making these video. 👍😊🥰
5:54 This is big facts, thank you for the information.#POWERUP #BostonPalmTreez
Idk what to do I feel so stuck. Everything I post on tiktok gets like 200 views no matte what I do. No matter how creative I am or whether I perform live or anything, it just seems impossible to get anywhere
The psychology aspect and emotional intelligence you show Nic is simply wonderful. I'm at the very start of this journey with just (I think) good material and hardly any followers. So we'll see!! Gulp. Thanks for being so available with your advice.
Fulfillment occurs inside out, we cannot ultimately be fulfilled by outer things, but from honoring/loving/listening to ourselves and where our hearts lead us and that includes the process, the adventure you're talking about. Love how grounded and real you are @iamnicd
Much love for this video brother! Thank you for this and helping me realize what needs to be done for this year if I truly want to see growth. Will be making my goals asap now, and will make sure to not stop working until I meet those and make new ones after. This year will be my entrance❤️🤞🏽🙏🏽
I definitely hope to get on your level just a pronominal person
thanks for doing these man, i always toss on whatever you're putting out (either NDPNDNT podcasts, these vids, or your audiobook) when I'm cooking breakfast to get inspired to get to work the moment I'm done eating
How often should you release singles and how many pieces of content should you make for that song before the next release?
100 monthly listeners so far - first week let’s see where it goes
appreciate ya man!
Great content Nic, it is great to actually get sound advise from someone who is at the top of the game!!
This video is honestly incredible. Mostly because it showed me that I can be successful as an independent artist despite the fact that I can also not keep my plants healthy
Not one of his goals clearly
Great video man! Love what you're saying and totally agree with you. Although I'm still in the grind mode, I can tell already that there's no end to that reward way of thinking. The peace and satisfaction will not come from that, but yet like you said, sometimes you still have to do your thing and grind, until you can be at that place where you can chill a bit and get to the level where it's no longer about achieving goals, but 100% just joy of doing what you do. 🔥
Where are you putting your money to achieve these goals? How much money in marketing and advertising?
Thank you for sharing your wisdom Nic and Happy New Year to you and your family!
Your consistency is appreciated - I hope you continue to grow as well and as always thank you for the inspiration
Crazy because this is exactly what I was going to take today to specifically do and here is a helpful video right when I need it
"I have conquered the need to conquer the world.”
- Steven Pressfield, The Virtues of War
Goal: 1000 followers on all social media
Also Goal: Learn to juggle
Great human being!!!
Ive been trying to grow my streams for a while now but I just can't. I just released some new music but it did worse than my last songs. How can i grow my streams and get more people interested in my music, or at least get to hear it?
Thank you for the daily inso lately my man
365 days of recorded prayer and practicing celibacy by December 31,2024
One long form video completed by 29th each month
Making 4,000.00 from my book and music by December 31,2024
Great video. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I'm much older than you, but I still can learn a lot from you because you have climbed the mountain that I'm standing at the bottom of.
I've been a musician & producer for a long time, but I'm still trying to find my way as an artist. Your videos have been helpful 👍🏾
Beautiful message. I appreciate you sharing your wisdom. You are gold, brother ⚡💛⚡
Hi Nic, your career trajectory is really inspiring! It kind of struck me when you said you had "no goals" for your music at the moment. But I do get your explanation. It got me thinking that maybe at your "level' goals can be more artistically driven? in the sense of exploring genres or concepts just for the sake of making art and exploring your gift. what are your thoughts on that? would love to know how you feel about that perspective!
thanks for all the tremendous insight, peace.
Hey, Nic! I discovered you very lately and I have to say you're super great and I became your fan! I mean, what left me struck ( aside of course your music business "story" and advices) is your music. The way you write songs is very personal and I can feel it. So guys, it's ok the consistency, it's ok the content creation and all the things behind that, but music speaks first. So, focus on that a lot :). Another artist that I love and come to my mind is Russ. He makes awesome music, has a similar story and he's still indipendent. Could be super cool and interesting an interview together, Nic! :)✌🏼
Very thoughtful video and actually applies to any industry or personal journey. The specifics are missing on how you met the targets you did so would like a video on the mechanics of your journey!
Hi Nic can you please touch on the difference between an unlimited lease and buying a beat exclusively? Which do you recommend and is there a royalty stipulation to either? Thanks for these videos they are amazing!!
found you at the right time man, dealing with the same thoughts and everything
Hey man, I’ve been watching all of your videos, and I am trying to figure out what I’m missing. I can’t tell if my music isn’t up to par yet, or what but, I’ve tried everything and I can’t get my content to hit. Any help would be great, thanks.
Love these vids from you Nic
I've never heard anyone before explain 'the game' and this looming weight to reach what you know with some applied effort you can do like the way you just did. Thank you for this, this resonated with me personally a lot and the frame of mind I wish to possess into my music career. Best wishes Nic. :)
These videos drop golden information. I love taking a lot of your ideas & implement them into my life. Much love Nic
Wow, this is a great testimony. This must be how Lionel Messi feels too. Thanks ❤
I love these videos of the humbling reminder to stay calm and focused. As an independent artist life can get pretty stressful and we always need to remember to take those moments to reflect, be grateful for what we have, remember we do this for the joy and love of the creative arts. My music is far from your style but I feel like these tips translate regardless. Thank you for these uploads 🙏
Its crazy. I have goals but none of the resources to get there. No money, no higher up connections, no marketing in. Oh well, i guess im just destined to fail
Always appreciate you and your honesty, thank you Nic! Happy New Year!
dude is right. everytime i reach a goal im not as happy as i thought i would be.
What do you think the best way to find collaboration partners is?
I’ve had luck reaching out to folks here on YT, made some awesome connections just by checking out people’s content and leaving a couple meaningful comments
Thanks for the advice man… new sub. Its clear you have good intentions and dont want to sell a damn course lol. I’ve been needing some way to guide where im going in this music stuff
Amazing I really appreciate this it just turn a light in in my mind 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
aint no way nic just wrote a book!? keep it up nic you a legend!
Nic, what would you say to people who make music that is more on the experimental side? If their goals are to have the kind of streaming numbers you have but their music isn’t exactly considered pop. Do you think it is necessary to conform the kind of art you want to make to the goals you are setting for your personal life? My feeling is that as we age and are confronted with turning art into money somehow, we compromise on the art to be closer to the things that we see in the world are already currently succeeding. It’s unfortunate but do you think that is worth it for the sake of meeting goals? Or are the steps to achieving these kinds of streaming goals unrelated to the content of the music itself, and entirely about how it’s promoted?
Ok! Great video!
My goal : 1000 streams
I’m at 62k monthly listeners but I need to work more …