Whether you are an aspiring professional musician, a dreamer looking

to start your own company, or simply a fan of Eric Dodge and his

music, this book is a must read. Eric opens his heart completely and

shares with the reader all the personal moments of triumph and heart

break that have accompanied his rise to success in the music

business. The glimpses into Eric's life will delight his fans and

the insights he shares into his professional journey are valuable for

any musician as well as entrepreneurs in other areas.

Eric discusses the specifics of how he has built a successful music

career without using an agent, publicist, or street team and without

signing with a label. In today's quickly evolving music market,

major labels are struggling to turn a profit and independent artists

are finding ways to flourish. It is now possible to succeed in the

music business without signing with a record label. But it isn't

easy. Eric Dodge shares the specific details of how he has built his

own career. These grass roots ideas and techniques can be used to

help any aspiring musician or business owner succeed in this brave new world.