labelmates
Community Learning for Ambitious Record Labels
6-Week Intensive
For new and soon-to-be record label owners.
January 21, 2025
Time: Tuesdays 1PM EST - 6 Weeks
6-Week Intensive
For experienced label owners (2-5 yrs.)
Nov 6 - Dec 11
Time: Wednesdays 1PM EST - 6 Weeks
labelmates level one
6x Weekly 90min Live Group Sessions
Private Group Chat
6x Weekly Topic Videos
2x Q&A w/ Industry Experts (Legal, Royalty Management)
Private Clarity Call w/ Scott
Members-Only Portal w/ Archived Sessions
Limited to ~12 Students
labelmates level two
6x Weekly 90min Live Group Sessions
Private Group Chat
3x Q&A w/ Industry Experts (Retail/Distribution, Streaming/Playlisting, Sync Licensing)
Private Clarity Call w/ Scott
Members-Only Portal w/ Archived Sessions
Limited to ~10 Students
6-week intensives for ambitious record labels
next session:
nov 6 - dec 11, 1pm EST
how it works
limited space
Apply now and be notified when our next intensive is starting. Only ~8-12 slots
Next Sessions:
level one: Jan 2025
level two: Nov 2024
live group chat
On-demand access to Scott and your fellow labelmates
Chat via Slack, Discord, Facebook, or Email
6 week intensive
Weekly live Zoom group calls to discuss the week’s topic
A intimate group of label owners and founders
clarity call
End the program with a one-on-one Zoom call with Scott
Book at the end or later in the future!
guest speakers
2 sessions will include a live Q&A with industry experts
Royalties, Legal, Retail/Distro, Playlisting/Streaming
weekly topics
Each week we cover a single topic including…
Branding, Accounting, Manufacturing, Distribution, + more.
Labelmates is a 6-week intensive program designed for ambitious record labels.
If you have started a record label in the past 12 months, or are planning on launching your new record label in the next 12 months… you’re in the right place in level one… Our level two program focuses on more advanced topics and is geared towards labels who have been active for ~2-5 years.
Who is this for?
How does it work?
Build and grow your record label with a tight-knit group of your peers.
At the same time each week, we meet online to discuss the week’s topic, learn from eachother, and work through. Prior to each meeting, there is a short video to watch preparing you for the week’s topic.
level one session topics
Goals & Niches
Legal & Setting Up the Company
Branding
Artists, A&R
Manufacturing & Distribution
Marketing & Promotion
level two session topics
Growth Tracking & Introduction
Multiple Revenue Streams
Retail & Distribution (Expert Q&A)
Playlisting & Streaming (Expert Q&A)
Sync Licensing (Expert Q&A)
Creating a Release Plan
What does it cost?
Labelmates cost $697.
Registration cost is paid before the first session and includes the entire 6-week program.
Limited to only 8-12 pre-approved members.
apply now
Applications are individually reviewed to ensure we create a group of record label founders who are at the same stage in their record label journey.
Space is limited to ~8-12 slots.
level one application
Start here for most new record labels!
NOTE: The next labelmates level one sessions will be starting January 21, 2025 at 1PM EST.
level two application
For advanced labels and attended level one sessions
NOTE: The labelmates level two sessions will be starting November 6 2024 at 1PM Eastern Time!
All 6 weekly sessions are mandatory attendance.
Watching the video prior to each session is highly recommended!
A commitment to making your label happen this year!
What you need…
What you don’t need…
You don’t need to have it all figure out!
You don’t need to have a successful, sustainable record label
