It Costs To Be The Boss: Artist Handbook (Issue no.1)

A Beginner’s Guide to Building a Successful Career as an Independent Artist.

This is not just a handbook—it’s a wake-up call.

It Costs to Be the Boss is the first issue in a series created for independent artists who are serious about turning talent into a sustainable business. Whether you're just getting started or you've been winging it for a while, this guide will help you start making intentional moves that position you for real growth, on your own terms.

Written from experience and made for the era we’re in, this handbook breaks down what it really takes to build something that lasts in the music game, beyond the hype, clout, and viral moments.

Inside this issue:

• Why mindset matters more than money in the early stages
• How to define success your way (instead of chasing everyone else’s)
• The real cost of being your own boss and how to start planning for it
• A few hard truths no one tells you about going independent
• Practical steps to shift from passion to structure

Who is this for?

Independent artists, producers, and creatives trying to level up without selling out. If you’re tired of guessing your way through your career, this one’s for you.