This is a follow up video on outsourcing in the music business as an indie (or even major label) artist. After we shot the video, we received a ton of comments, ideas, concerns and a little resistance from the outsourcing subject (Bruce from Hypebot also posted the video and there were some good comments there as well).

In this video we take a look at:

• What can you outsource other than web work, design, etc?
• What about the economy and sending money overseas when we need to keep jobs in America?
• When is the right time to outsource your music marketing or other activities?
• What services I personally use
• And then I ask for your help. More about that after the jump!

Outsourcing Your Music Business Tasks

Here were the two resources that I use

• oDesk - virtual assistants, marketing, SEO, traffic building, inventory, accounting, etc
• Scriptlance – web development and design
• For more resources check out the previous post on outsourcing

Get Your Music Industry Outsourcing Questions Answered!

As I mentioned in the video, I am going to start compiling a new free musician resource on outsourcing in the music business. I want you to be a part of it! In the comments below, ask a question that you want answered and I will include it in the guide.

We will be reaching out to VA firms, outsourcing pro’s and lifestyle designers with your questions and others to come up with a nice 101-style guide for outsourcing. I am pretty excited for this, as I have been big on the concept for about a year now and am really getting great response for not only my company, but for the musicians and brands that we are working with. It really frees up time for big picture stuff.

So, let us know what you want to know. You will be credited in the resource with a link to your site and also a rock star answer!

-Greg