This blog is mostly a call to arms for those who love their friends. So everyone! We all know someone who has an unconventional job. This is something I would define as ‘not your basic 9 to 5’. Almost all musicians or entrepreneurs fall into this category, which of course includes me! However before I started CRASH and relied on the support, word of mouth and reviews of my peers, I would often ignore others requests for support because it either didn’t feel applicable or because it was slightly inconvenient. Man do I feel like a jerk now!
What I have learned now owning my own small business is how much those little shares on facebook, subscriptions and reviews matter. Now when I see a friends band posting that they are performing or releasing an album, I give their post a quick share saying “check this out!” 2 seconds of my time is huge for them.
One thing I get a lot is that because CRASH is targeted towards teachers and parents, then the general public cannot help promote. I can not tell you how many times I have booked a job or student through someone who is not a parent or teacher. It just goes to show that spreading the word will always help your friends small business even if you feel disconnected from the content. It’s so easy to help our friends business grow, and its free! Share the love, go to your friends show, share their products, review on google. It will mean the world to them.
Hilary