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They say that music is the language of the soul, and nothing could be truer for MBN. The significance of sound and uniqueness of style are on full display with each piece of work they are involved in. 

MISSION

My mission is to empower creatives and industry professionals with clarity, knowledge, and confidence by helping them understand the contracts they sign, ensuring they are paid what they are rightfully owed, and protecting their ownership of intellectual property. Through transparency, education, and informed guidance, I strive to create a more equitable entertainment industry where artists, songwriters, and their teams can make informed decisions, safeguard their rights, and build sustainable careers grounded in fairness and understanding.

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MOTTO

"Leave people better than you found them." - Les Hall (Rock Artist, Singer/Songwriter, Drummer, and wise friend)

WHAT TO EXPECT

Full transparency, discretion, and customized advice to your goals. 

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE & COMMOM CONSULTATION AREAS 

• Intellectual Property & Contractual Analysis 

• Contract review and interpretation for entertainment-related agreements

• Negotiation consulting and strategy support

• Confidential support to entertainment attorneys including but not limited to: contract interpretation, negotiation strategy, meeting representation, licensing, likeness issues, standard agreements, understanding the terms of an agreement and the implications to their client, and copyright ownership, control, recapture, infringement. 

• Identification of contractual risks, inconsistencies, and compliance issues

• Monitoring contracts for termination rights, renewal dates, and notice requirements

SUPPORTING AUTHORS/MANAGERS/LAWYERS

• Confidentially assist managers to whether all royalties are being paid as contractually agreed

• Evaluating whether royalty streams align with contractual obligations

• Advising on career-stage appropriate agreements throughout an artist’s career

• Educating clients on registrations required to be properly paid for their work

CATALOG & RIGHTS MANAGEMENT

• Catalog evaluation for registration errors and omissions

• Global catalog management and oversight

• Registration of new works across relevant domestic and international societies

• Ongoing tracking of song usage and exploitation

• Monitoring and maintaining accurate metadata to maximize royalty collection

• Royalty Analysis 

• Work alongside forensic auditors to ensure catalogs are complete and up to date prior to the forensic audit, identifying gaps or issues that may affect the accuracy of their audit. 

• Preparing catalogs to ensure forensic audits analyze all works across all royalty avenues

• Royalty Analysis prior to acceptance of a publishing offer to ensure the publishing offer is calculated using fully completed and accurate registrations

• Assessing whether offers may be undervalued due to registration or collection errors

DEAL EVALUATION

• Evaluating publishing and administration offers for accuracy and fairness

• Confirming deal assumptions are based on complete and accurate catalog data

• Analysis and consulting on long-term implications of proposed agreements

• Strategic Planning & Career Development

• Assessing whether rollout plans align with an artist’s or company’s ultimate goals

• Strategic guidance on release planning and rights exploitation

• Connecting clients with trusted industry professionals based on specific needs

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Teaching clients about intellectual property rights, registrations, and royalty structures

• Explaining common entertainment agreements and when they are typically used

• Providing clarity around industry standards and best practices

• Panels, Workshops & Consulting Engagements internationally

• Review company SOP and training program for improvements and efficiency regarding copyrights, royalty collection, registrations

• Private group consulting tailored to specific career stages or business needs

• Customized educational sessions for artists, managers, companies, and creatives

 

Additional services are available upon request. Consulting engagements can be tailored to individual, group, or organizational needs.

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MBN is not a booking/talent agency. 

As our intern is now a team member, we are currently seeking interns interested in focusing on catalog management while receiving extensive education pertaining to rights management, royalties, copyrights, and various deal structures in the entertainment industry.  Remote, with opportunity for in-person days if located near Los Angeles.

Email your resume to Jessie@musicbusinessnerd.com if interested. 
 

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 Los Angeles based.

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