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# Are Your Contacts Everything? [VIDEO]
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/fact-or-fiction-are-your-contacts-everything-video/
- Published: 2019-09-09T12:56:00.000Z
- Updated: 2019-09-09T12:56:00.000Z
- Description: It's the age old adage we've ALL heard: "It's all about who you know." Or is it? So often people assume that making contacts suffices for building their network. But. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2019/09/fact-or-fiction-are-your-contacts-everything-video.html]
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Business, YouTube & Video, contacts, DIY, DIY musicians, indie, music, music industry, Music Tech, musician, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:55

[![35](https://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e20240a4a80cd2200d-350wi "35")](https://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e20240a4a80cd2200d-popup?ref=hypebot.com)It's the age old adage we've ALL heard: **"It's all about who you know."** Or is it? So often people assume that making contacts suffices for building their network. But former Hypebot analyst, brand marketer, musician and now **[ArtistPro](http://theartistpro.com/?ref=hypebot.com)** Founder **[Hisham Dahud](http://hishamdahud.com/?ref=hypebot.com)** takes us on a quick deep dive to examine the art of **building rapport over contacts**.**Words by Hisham:**Ok, it **IS** true that the music business is relationship driven… but so many confuse their contacts with their relationships.And it drives me *insane*.Whether you're a music artist or an industry professional, I hope this helps you build a better network—one that's based on value and reciprocation. **ENJOY!**—**CONNECT WITH ME**My website ► [hishamdahud.com](http://hishamdahud.com/?ref=hypebot.com)My new artist development brand **►** [theartistpro.com](http://theartistpro.com/?ref=hypebot.com)Twitter ► [@hishamdahud](twitter.com/hishamdahud)[](http://twitter.com/hishamdahud?ref=hypebot.com)Instagram ► [@hishamdahud](instagram.com/hishamdahud)