
How I Built Resilience: Ethan Diamond of Bandcamp
How I Built This with Guy Raz
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Empowering Artists Through Direct Sales
This chapter explores the evolution of an online music platform designed to enable artists to sell directly to their fans, emphasizing artist welfare over growth metrics. It highlights the platform's diverse product offerings, including physical and digital music, and the financial advantages for artists compared to traditional streaming services. The narrative reflects on the initial challenges of music distribution and how these experiences inspired the creation of a supportive marketplace for independent creators.
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