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Ashanti Abdullah's 20 years in artist management highlighted the critical need for better financial tools in the music industry, leading to the creation of Turnwheel. This platform addresses the challenges of managing finances during tours, providing real-time expense tracking and pre-tour budgeting. Turnwheel also simplifies the complex touring process by centralizing communication and scheduling for all team members (agents, managers, tour managers, crew, and artists). A case study featuring artist Greaves demonstrates the platform's effectiveness, showing a 21% increase in his take-home pay after using Turnwheel. The platform is particularly relevant in the current streaming-dominated music economy, where touring revenue is crucial for artist sustainability.

Outlines

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Challenges in Music Management & the Genesis of Turnwheel

Ashanti Abdullah's two decades of experience managing artists revealed significant financial management challenges, particularly the lack of real-time tracking and budgeting during tours. This lack of financial clarity inspired the development of Turnwheel to improve artist profitability.

00:01:58

Turnwheel and Financial Success in the Streaming Era

Turnwheel helps artists navigate the financial complexities of the streaming music economy by providing pre-tour budgeting, real-time expense tracking, and improved team communication, leading to increased profitability.

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Streamlining Tour Coordination with Turnwheel

Turnwheel simplifies tour management by centralizing communication and scheduling for all team members, eliminating the need for multiple platforms and improving overall efficiency.

00:05:54

Turnwheel Success Story: Greaves' 21% Pay Increase

A case study highlights the success of musician Greaves, who experienced a 21% increase in take-home pay after implementing Turnwheel.

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Q&A

• What inspired the creation of Turnwheel?

  The lack of real-time financial tracking and budgeting during tours, leading to inconsistent artist profitability.

• How does Turnwheel help artists improve their financial situation?

  Through pre-tour budgeting, real-time expense tracking, and improved communication, leading to informed decisions and increased profitability.

• How does Turnwheel streamline the touring process?

  By centralizing communication and scheduling for all team members, improving efficiency and reducing reliance on multiple platforms.

• What is a success story demonstrating Turnwheel's effectiveness?

  Musician Greaves saw a 21% increase in take-home pay after using Turnwheel.

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