Simple actions can have an exponential impact on your growth and success as an artist. Nevertheless, I wrote this article today to remind you of three things you shouldn’t forget and always practice. These are simple but effective things that I believe that you should always fall on. Whether you’re a rock star or a starving artist, I’m sure you’ll need to use this advice somewhere on your journey.

#1 Cut Out The Bad People

The music business is full of sharks. From my experience, most people aren’t going to care about you. I’ve networked with hundreds of people in the last few years, and only a few I can say are friends or really close colleagues. Nevertheless, it’s a dog eat dog world out there. I would be a millionaire for the dozens of times when somebody said they were going to help me out.

What can you learn from this?

Be careful of whom you put your trust into. The last thing you want to do is put your time and energy into someone who only cares about themselves. Sometimes you could end up losing money like me (I won’t go into that. I’ll keep it professional.) Whether it’s a client, manager, boss, etc., if they seem like a bad catch, get rid of them.

#2 Consistency Is More Important Than Ever Before

Consistency is important in every business, this includes your craft in music. You are competing for attention and your audience will dissipate anytime you fail to keep them entertained.  Furthermore, you want your music and brand to be convenient for your audience. With social media and mobile technology, it’s easy for someone to put his or her attention to another artist who is doing so. Be creative on how you engage your audience, differentiate yourself, and promote your brand regularly.

#3 Be Smart And Always Have A mentor

Working hard is important, however, being smart is equally of significance. Remember to make decisions that are right for you and your career. Furthermore, seek the mentorship of people who are better and have done things you want to achieve. This may sound like a no-brainer, but most musicians I come across don’t. You want to put yourself in the best position to minimize your risk of making mistakes by learning from someone else.