Counts Candies

Counts Candies Legacy Makers Cast Member | DJ | Artist Manager | Founder of Down By Law Mgmt | Helping Indie Creatives Build Brands & Generational Wealth

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Learn how independent artists can turn a standard studio session into a high-margin content engine by capturing vocals, ...
09/04/2026

Learn how independent artists can turn a standard studio session into a high-margin content engine by capturing vocals, behind-the-scenes footage, podcast clips, and social assets in one visit. The episode also covers sync-ready stems, digital business cards, micro-subscriptions, and why authentic studio content builds lasting brand equity.

Show Notes

• Independent Artist Growth Blueprint | DOWN BY LAW MANAGEMENT LLC: https://www.downbylawmanagementllc.com/

https://youtu.be/ytmKApV7fgo?is=8-2Vpjd4J3tzphit

Learn how independent artists can turn a standard studio session in...

An in-depth look at how Master P turned down a major-label payday, struck a groundbreaking distribution deal, and built ...
09/04/2026

An in-depth look at how Master P turned down a major-label payday, struck a groundbreaking distribution deal, and built No Limit Records on ownership and leverage. The episode also explores how he expanded into a multi-generational business empire and offers practical steps for creators to protect their masters, equity, and legacy.

An in-depth look at how Master P turned down a major-label payday, ...

This episode breaks down how Section 203 lets creators reclaim music rights 35 years after signing, even when old contra...
09/02/2026

This episode breaks down how Section 203 lets creators reclaim music rights 35 years after signing, even when old contracts say otherwise. It also covers the legal notice process, label work-for-hire defenses, and how artists can turn reverted catalogs into long-term family wealth.

This episode breaks down how Section 203 lets creators reclaim musi...

This episode explores how independent artists can turn direct fan relationships into physical equity through limited-run...
09/01/2026

This episode explores how independent artists can turn direct fan relationships into physical equity through limited-run merch, high-ticket collaborations, and real-world brand ownership. It also breaks down how building owned media through Roku and Fire TV helps creators bypass algorithms, cut costs, and scale with a community-first infrastructure.

This episode explores how independent artists can turn direct fan r...

This episode breaks down how Prince’s Musicology tour used bundled CDs to reshape Billboard rules, then shows how indepe...
08/31/2026

This episode breaks down how Prince’s Musicology tour used bundled CDs to reshape Billboard rules, then shows how independent artists can apply the same logic today with tiered ticketing and print-on-demand merch.

It’s a practical blueprint for turning live shows into owned audience data, higher-margin sales, and long-term catalog revenue.

This episode breaks down how Prince’s Musicology tour used bundled ...

This episode breaks down why terrestrial radio payola is a fading hustle and why owned audio like podcasts create far mo...
08/29/2026

This episode breaks down why terrestrial radio payola is a fading hustle and why owned audio like podcasts create far more measurable fan action and long-term value. It also shows artists how to repurpose studio sessions into compelling episodes, build authority with long-form storytelling, and monetize through host-reads, micro-sponsors, and ecosystem-driven drops.

Show Notes

• Independent Artist Growth Blueprint | DOWN BY LAW MANAGEMENT LLC: https://www.downbylawmanagementllc.com/

https://youtu.be/m6OGlAI2l0I?is=7mFKrBXDjPiFXjAe

This episode breaks down why terrestrial radio payola is a fading h...

“The Horse’s Mouth with Tom McManus” is a unique talk show offering opinions and facts that come straight from the sourc...
08/28/2026

“The Horse’s Mouth with Tom McManus” is a unique talk show offering opinions and facts that come straight from the source. No gossip, no hearsay, no agendas; just topics straight from the Horse’s Mouth! His guests include top of the line, high profile figures in sports, news, entertainment, business and leaders in the community. He will tackle the hard subjects in society over a beer and laughs. Today our host, Tom McManus spoke with Stephen Counts, Terrance Brown, and Janice Higley.

"The Horse’s Mouth with Tom McManus" is a unique talk show offering...

The crew breaks down why Snoop’s viral complaint about streaming payouts still resonates, then explains how royalties re...
08/28/2026

The crew breaks down why Snoop’s viral complaint about streaming payouts still resonates, then explains how royalties really work across platforms, labels, and distributors. They also lay out the business moves every artist should make, from tracking merch and touring income to registering publishing splits and understanding masters versus publishing.

The crew breaks down why Snoop’s viral complaint about streaming pa...

This episode breaks down how independent creators can use Section 179 and the de minimis safe harbor to expense studio g...
08/27/2026

This episode breaks down how independent creators can use Section 179 and the de minimis safe harbor to expense studio gear faster, plus the cash math behind turning tax savings into investable capital. It also covers audit-proof bookkeeping, LLC separation, and how to avoid having your studio classified as a hobby.

This episode breaks down how independent creators can use Section 1...

This episode breaks down the harsh economics of streaming, showing why fractions of a cent per play can’t sustain an ind...
08/25/2026

This episode breaks down the harsh economics of streaming, showing why fractions of a cent per play can’t sustain an independent career. It then lays out a direct-to-fan strategy using owned audiences, merch, SMS lists, and media channels to build real profit and fan relationships.

Show Notes

• Independent Artist Statistics 2026 | 60+ Indie Music Data Points: https://playlistprofit.com/independent-artist-statistics-2026

https://youtu.be/klLKhaGnw80?is=u5vTpKENOuH2rdsd

This episode breaks down the harsh economics of streaming, showing ...

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