How to Take Your Music to New Cities with Jeff Sorkowitz | EF EP 104
Want to expand your music career beyond your home market? Jeff's strategic approach to building Short Circuit across multiple cities offers a blueprint for sustainable geographic expansion.Jeff reveals how he identifies the right partners in each market and creates authentic events that resonate with local scenes while maintaining his brand identity. His journey from corporate lawyer to label owner proves that expansion doesn't require aggressive tactics or massive budgets - just the right strategy.Key Takeaways:- How to identify the right partners and promoters in new markets- Why working with independent promoters can be more effective than major players- The importance of aligning your expectations with realistic demand- How to maintain your brand identity while adapting to different scenes- Building relationships that support long-term expansion rather than one-off events- Why being intentional about market selection prevents costly mistakes- The power of organic relationship building over forced networking- How to create events that feel authentic to each local scene- Strategic timing for multi-city tours and label showcases- Why sustainable growth beats rapid expansion every timeReady to level up your music career? Join my artist development program on Patreon for exclusive content and direct access to industry expertise: https://www.patreon.com/oliviamancusoStop limiting yourself to one market. Hit play now to learn how to strategically expand your reach across multiple cities.CHICAGO MUSIC NEXUS PRESALE ENDS TONIGHT, 6/19, AT MIDNIGHT. SECURE YOUR PASS AT THE LOWEST PRICE POINT POSSIBLE: http://www.chicagomusicnexus.comConnect with me: @oliviamancuso__Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx