Tim JonesCo-Founder, Pipe & Hat

with Andrew King Editor, Canadian Musician Magazine

Tim Jones is the award-winning co-founder of Canadian indie label and artist development firm Pipe & Hat. Pipe & Hat has launched artists onto steady paths of success, including countless awards and nominations, consistent radio charting, collaboration with Grammy-nominated producers, and performances at dozens of high-profile festivals and conferences around the world. The company is a four-time Western Canadian Music Awards nominee, with Jones taking home the 2014 award for Manager of the Year. He is also a regular contributor to Canadian Musician.

Tim Jones

Andrew KingAndrew King is the Editor of Canadian Musician, as well as Canadian Music Trade, Professional Sound, and Professional Lighting & Production magazines. He also co-hosts Canadian Musician Radio. He has given presentations and sat on panels at events including ECMA, the Halifax Pop Explosion, and many others.

Long-Term Goals

Short-Term Goals

Day-To-Day Responsibilities

What Does a Manager Do?

Too Much To Handle Internally

Hit A Professional Ceiling

Out Of Your Depth With High-Profile Opportunities/Relationships

You’ve Done Your Research

How Do You Know You’re Ready?

Again, Research, Ask Around

What Do You Want To Accomplish?

What Are The Manager/Firm’s Strengths

What Value Do They Bring?

What Value Do You Bring?

Finding The Right Fit

Questions?

Introduction

What Do They Want To See?

What Do They NOT Want To See?

Approaching Potential Managers

Types Of Relationships

Everyone Pulling Their Weight

Level Of Empowerment

Group vs. Individual Decisions

Working Together

Immediate & Short-Term Results

Long-Term Results

More Work (In A Good Way!)

Potential Red Flags

What To Do If It Isn’t Working

How Do You Know It’s Working?

A manager might be the missing piece of the puzzle that takes you to your next professional plateau and beyond. Make sure you’re at the right stage in your career, and then go about finding a fit for a mutually beneficial relationship that can help both sides achieve their goals. The work doesn’t stop there – you should be busier than you were before, but making greater strides forward.

Conclusion

Questions? Comments? Crises?

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