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Fashion
Sync Licensing
Fine Art
Design
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Music
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1
Releases & Catalog
Audit your current catalog — singles, EPs, albums, features
Set a release cadence: at least 1 single every 4–6 weeks
Register all masters with a PRO (ASCAP/BMI/SESAC) and Distrokid/TuneCore
Claim YouTube official artist channel and verify metadata
2
Performance & Touring
List 10 venues you want to play in your genre this year
Reach out to 3 bookers or venue contacts with a press kit
Map your touring costs vs. ticket revenue potential
Set up a Ko-fi or Patreon tier for superfan support
3
Publishing & Sync
Register works with a mechanical PRO (do NOT skip this)
Research 5 sync libraries and submit your best 3 tracks
Build a 30-second trailer cut of your best track for sync
Find 3 song pluggers in your genre and make contact
Fashion
Free
1
Design & Production
Define your design aesthetic — 3 words, 3 reference images
Source 2–3 production options (print-on-demand vs. small batch)
Create a seasonal collection roadmap (at minimum: Spring, Fall)
Register your brand name and get a trademark search done
2
Distribution & Sales
Open a Shopify or Instagram Shop and list your first 5 pieces
Research 3 wholesale or boutique buyers in your niche
Set your wholesale vs. direct-to-consumer pricing matrix
Create flat-lay and lifestyle photography for every piece
3
Brand & Industry
Research 5 fashion trade shows or markets to exhibit at
Follow 10 key industry buyers and engage with their content
Build a media kit: brand story, lookbook, wholesale catalog
Identify 3 competitors and document what they're doing well
Sync Licensing
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1
Catalog & Submission
Create a master and publishing split document for every track
Submit 10 tracks to at least 2 music supervisors on Musicbed
Build a sync-specific showreel — 60-second with visual cues
Tag all tracks with mood, tempo, instrumentation metadata
2
Pitching & Relationships
Identify 5 brands consistently using music in their ads
Research who their music supervisor is on LinkedIn
Create a targeted pitch letter — what makes your music perfect for them
Follow every music supervisor on social media and engage genuinely
3
Contracts & Rights
Get a standard sync license reviewed by an entertainment attorney
Learn the difference between master license vs. sync blanket license
Track all existing sync placements in a master spreadsheet
Set up a publishing admin account (Songtrust, CD Baby Pro)
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Fine Art
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1
Studio & Practice
Set a consistent studio schedule — minimum 15 hrs/week
Document your process: studio photos, progress videos, time-lapse
Build a body of 12–15 cohesive works ready for gallery submission
Create an artist statement and bio (3 versions: 50, 100, 200 words)
2
Galleries & Exhibitions
Research 10 galleries in your style and geographic preference
Prepare a professional portfolio PDF: works, CV, statement
Draft a submission email template personalized for each gallery
Submit to at least 3 open calls or juried exhibitions per month
3
Sales & Collector Relations
Build a collector email list — even 20 names to start
List your work on ArtFinder, Saatchi Art, or a personal shop
Set up a layaway or payment plan option for higher-priced works
Write 3 collector thank-you notes for past purchases
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Design
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Portfolio & Positioning
Curate your portfolio into 3 distinct service categories
Create case studies: problem → process → result for 3 projects
Build a clean portfolio site (Cargo, Squarespace, or Webflow)
Define your signature style — what makes your work recognizable
2
Client Acquisition
Make a list of 25 brands that would use your design style
Cold outreach to 10 with a tailored one-page pitch deck
Set up Dribbble and Behance profiles and post consistently
Reach out to 3 design studios for subcontracting opportunities
3
Operations & Pricing
Create a standard contract template (scope, timeline, revisions, usage rights)
Build a pricing menu: hourly, project, and retainer options
Set up a invoicing tool (Wave, HoneyBooks, or Stripe invoicing)
Define your turnaround times and revision policy in writing
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Brand Deals
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Media Kit & Positioning
Build a media kit: audience demographics, engagement rates, past campaigns
Audit your top 3 platforms — follower counts, avg. engagement, follower age/location
Write a one-paragraph brand positioning statement (who you serve and how)
Create a rates card: post, story, reel, long-form content pricing
2
Outreach & Partnerships
Research 25 brands whose values and audience align with yours
Build a prospect spreadsheet: brand, contact, budget, last posted about creator
Draft personalized pitch templates for 3 deal types (product, paid, affiliate)
Follow brand social media managers and CMOs on LinkedIn
3
Contract & Delivery
Get an influencer contract template reviewed by an IP attorney
Define your deliverable specs: photo specs, video length, copy approval process
Set up a contract signing tool (DocuSign or PandaDoc free tier)
Build a post-campaign reporting template to share with brands
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