How Ryan Leslie Made $2 Million Off Of One Album As An Independent Artist - [Music Marketing ] 

My Ryan Leslie interview HEAR: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Og8DCY65uzk.html&lc=Ugwb2oNKKPJod5gnJNJ4AaABAg

By the way, i’m the fan who arranged the lambo’s. I am Tibeau. Ryan is a genious

People are "rediscovering" the power of human relationships.. 😌

I play video games with my fans. They usually end up purchasing merchandise WHILE on the mic with me. It's dope. Direct communication is key.

Ryan is so Smart. Artists tend to forget its not about the amount of fans you keep gaining, long as u keep reaching out and showing love to your true fans, they will support!

Reminds me of Big Krit. Stay true to his loyal fan base. He's independent and grossly underrated. Support his new album its Grammy Nom worthy. Best imo.

He actually made $2.4m off "Me and U" radio play. This is from a conference call i had with him a while back. RLes is the man. 🙏

Nipsey's been on this same type wave.

CRM apps are the future! ...As well as Pixels and tracking Analytics on websites... and then remarketing! Like Ryan stated. “Why didn’t they reach out to the 180K customers who bought my first album?” #REMARKETING Thanks for this gem Sean!

Ryan Leslie did go to Harvard as a teenager and graduated early

Ryan Leslie changed the game with his super phone!💯✖💯

R-Les is my fav artist since the 80's. Perfect 1,600 on his SATs at age 14, entered Harvard at 17, graduated Harvard at 19. Speaks several languages. Plays like 7-8 instruments. Btw, his first big hit wasn't My Addiction. It was in 2006, Me & U by Cassie..

This video changed everything I thought I knew about the music business and business in general.

I met Ryan Leslie at a show when I was 14 in NYC. Super humble guy, honestly. I hope he goes mainstream one day. All of his albums from 2007-2009 were always getting played on my ipod back in High School.

It’s crazy how far behind the music industry is. I was an email marketing analyst and this stuff has been the norm for over a decade. People are just now catching up. Mmm mm m.

He basically ran the Prince formula.

Ryan always been ahead of the game, I remember watching tons of his videos. Business & music. Thanks for breaking this down some.

Some people would thumbs down free money and no taxes.

This video is definitely a priceless gem. Thanks for sharing the info. Major eye opener for me.

Ryan Leslie also has an IQ of 170. Genius. Respect the independent grind

I'm a real estate investor and wholesaler and I'll use the same strategy to advance my business. I suspect I do everything a record label does I'm Market I run promotions and I reinvest my profits back into the business I also actively Network with people in key positions. I would never think of selling my soul to any company to do something I can do very effectively myself. Thank you for posting this

Not gone front, you just put me on to Ryan Leslie

Everyone forgets about diamond girl

Really appreciate these free gems! Def gonna use to my advantage

Similar strategy Nipsey Hussle used hen he sold his mixtape for $100.... he knew his strongest fans would support! Jay Z also bought 100 copies himself

Bro this is genius

I found the app that he is using. It is called "Contact Memory" and OMG this app is the truth!!!

Never heard of this guy before today... Jan. 4 2018

Ryan Leslie is Underrated and Slept On 💤 🔥🎶

I just wanna go out and perform for people I’m trynna find places to perform and stuff cause I feel comfortable performing live and people always seem very interested in what I have to say but right now it’s the internet for now which is probably not gonna be the case in future cause of net neutrality smh

Ryan leslie style has always been a favoriteto me. He's my hero. Also he got to smash cassie.

Ayo brand man... I've been thinking about this kind of strategy for a while nowww... you put it into perspective. Thanks my man

i used to see this guy on worldstar back in 2012/2013. i forgot he existed until this vid was in my recommendations 😅. glad to see he still doing the darn thang

Too bad the lower tier fans feel like they are being scammed. Super phone, the websites, the merch, the digital content have either been abandoned or lacking. Being indie is still limited if only you and your few fans are the only budget.

This is next level

Perfect video at the perfect time 🙌🏿

Awesome video .... Most 57 year old aint up on Ryan...but every since Valentine then GLORY ...my two fav songs.. I have been a fan of this young man..... Black Beethoven....No surprise he is a scholar and APPLIES Cutting Edge knowledge....to all he does...This how the mind of grew up with Christian Values, played with family in the Salvation Army , disciplined academically, a perfect score 1600 on the SAT/Graduate Harvard at 19 Economics Music, scammed* out of $1M took a licking but keeps on ticking and still helping young artist own their own ..all from his SuperPhone. #SoProudOfYouRyan *I say scammed because my Grandfather owned ran a parking garage and had to fire attendants several times for stealing from peoples cars. I think the owner that returned it...And Wiped his IP..had to do with it. But God will vendicate. Any how....AND STILL HE WILL RISE LIKE A PHOENIX.... HE NEEDS TO HOLD A PARTY IN THE SPRING...IN RUNAWAY BAY JAMAICA ...I WOULD BE ALL IN...THE MIX..... AND IN MY GLORY...* My 2nd Fav Song....which I use in my business motivational mind work out..

i would have to disagree and say Tech9ne is the most successful indie artist, but Ryan Leslie is dope too.

Good footage bro !!!! This content is priceless homie . I salute chief 💯💯💯💯

So glad this popped up on my recommendations! Had to like and subscribe. I swear the answers to my questions come when I need to hear them.

Crm and Ryan Leslie are geniuses

All I can say is revenge of the nerds. 😎#sweet

Damn, CRM is definitely dope! Wow!

I have been asking people, WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO GET SIGNED? I moved out of America and I'm stacking my money to fund my own major release via my RU-vid channel. I didn't know that's where Ryan Leslie disappeared to! Smart man

Ryan Leslie: makes 2 million from a album independently Russ: Hold my 2 songs

Just look at tech n9ne #1 independent rapper in the world

What's up with all the dislikes? Wicked video bro👌 Keep up the good work!

This man Ryan Leslie is a genius... went to Harvard at 15 and graduated at 19! He did politics and macroeconomics ... R-Les for PREZ!!

yo Sean.. glad u did this interview.. always wanted to know how rles got famous homie. his work ethic is ridiculous. love it.

It's like email marketing all over again before social media was invented that early time where email was the ONLY thing that people communicated with online it's happening again on another level

There is hope for everyone!

I really digged your content on that video man, keep it up

Great video. Much respect to Ryan Leslie

this video opened my eyes to a new side of the industry. respect to you bro! definitely going to start changing up my game with my beat selling

This is it!! Don't miss this brilliant biz idea! Take it from a serious OG! 55yrs in da biz an countin'! If you ain't here,you'renowhere in sight! Peace Maestro T.

Y'all noticed that his fambase is full of rich kids?

he a beast and a smart man

Been watching for While I had to give you that sub

the evolution of marketing. using tech to recreate the traditional local marketplace

Been a FAN since the beginning and how he "moves" is incredible!!!! I'd like to know how involved his musical sibling, Joy is.

You are more correct than you know. I’m an artist that has personally seen about 25% of the people that create content have 100% successful crowd funded projects because they had digital ready access to their fan base through social media and text groups.

This is what separates the “grind” from actively making changes as a third person for your brand to grow...

Ryan Leslie understands relationships on a level we cannot envision.

didnt know bout ryan. now i luv him. thansk POWSean!

AMEN...RYAN IS THE TRUTH...ZERO HYPE...

I.R.I.N.A. is my fave Ryan Leslie jam!

Brilliant...I always like how Ryan Leslie moved with in the music industry...thanks for the upload

Black Mozart is one of my favourite albums. Timeless music.

Awesome content Ryan Leslie is a genius.😭 Thanks for your vid Brandman.

props to Ryan. Record labels today are parasites and vultures especially with regard to streaming revenue. In 2019 all you need to focus on is making the best music you can and uploading independently with platforms like Distrokid. There is no reason why you can not make a million dollars independently today.

Ryan leslie is an absolute GENIUS!!! He's been a genius since he was a kid. Loved what he did with Cassie. Oh wow, I thought of doing this with a song I wrote but didn't follow up. Why should these services make money off of you? Prince tried to show us what was up.

This is not just the future of music but business in general!

Keep the videos coming family!

Great video!! Thanks BrandMan

So How do i get a superphone? I'd pay for that service 100x's over.

POET114 Thank you for this and all videos Brand Man! 🙏💯🌹🍀🥑🐘🌲🥬

This is insane 😮

I've always been connective with people😂😂 me being on the way to fame doesn't make me more or less human than the next..

He made 2 mill on one album but then filed for bankruptcy only to turn it around and get back into the game - mans defo a genius and underrated legend

Dope video. Pointing out CRM is a nice touch.

I'm a huge fan of this brother Ryan Leslie

I never even heard of this dude but he got the cheat codes. I’m about to do my research. Thanks for this priceless info man!

He took his publish advances from his major placements to fund his self...so don't miss that context. Not anyone can do it..takes money and courage

You're right. I'm planning to start a tech company in 2018. There a RARELY any other black ppl at tech meetings. It's such a shame.

Remember he was rich and privileged from the start.

bro, i swear i had that idea and people laughed at me, but Ryan Leslie a genius.

Nice, I love the way you breaking this down cuz.

Where can I find that (Never Break Down) music video with the Lamborghinis? I've looked everywhere. It's not on google, it's not on youtube. I've only seen the clips you show in this video.

Diamond Girl was his first hit that put him on the map.

Ryan Leslie does have new music on Spotify

Never knew much about ryan leslie cant front.. but clearly mans a genius when it comes t branding... imma have t take some of his content in 4 sure 4 sure...Good lookn out b!!!

Them year up days lol, nice to see your channel grow!

I love Ryan Leslie, he spoke briefly about this when I seen him at A3C. What I'm wondering is how he keeps tracks of all his fans? If he just gives the number out, I'm sure he must get hundred of texts a day, and people spamming. How does he stay connected without it being too time consuming.

Brandman, how does he actually contact his customers, and how does he keep track? Through an app?

Basically building solid relationships with fans is very important

Ryan has that biz acumen that is unique that is not for everyone.

Very informative video my brother. Please focus your camera in the future.

This is hands down your best video. Thanks. I learned a lot.

Ryan Leslie is so dope and such a boss 🙌🏾😎

I’m sorry there’s nothing like an educated black man , who can sing , rap , invent , and make money ... n all while being handsome and down to earth ( sigh ) why can’t I run into a man like that ?!! I love Ryan Leslie for all that he’s about passion and freedom