> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hypebot.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Powerful Quotes That Could Change The Way You Promote Your Music
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/powerful-quotes-that-could-change-the-way-you-promote-your-music/
- Published: 2013-09-26T10:33:07.000Z
- Updated: 2013-09-26T10:33:07.000Z
- Description: Ever had one of those Aha-moments when you finally “get it”? Here are 12 of GREAT quotes that each have the potential to change the way you think about promoting your. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/09/powerful-quotes-that-could-change-the-way-you-promote-your-music.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Music Think Tank, business, CD Baby, Derek Sivers, Matt Colon, Shopping, Steve Aoki, YouTube, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:43

[![image from aretescholar.files.wordpress.com](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2019aff9e9fae970c-120wi "image from aretescholar.files.wordpress.com")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2019aff9e9fae970c-popup?ref=hypebot.com)

Ever had one of those Aha-moments when you finally *“get it”*? Here are 12 of GREAT quotes that each have the potential to change the way you think about promoting your music:

## **#1 “Stop promoting, start entertaining.”** – Matt Colon (Manager of Steve Aoki)

\# 2 “If it’s not a hit, switch.” – Derek Sivers (Founder of CD Baby)

You'll 10 more [here](http://www.musicthinktank.com/?ref=hypebot.com) on our sister blog [MusicThinkTank](http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/12-powerful-quotes-that-could-change-the-way-youre-promoting.html?ref=hypebot.com).

Related articles

[![](http://i.zemanta.com/130830257_80_80.jpg)](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/12/cd-baby-milestone-250-million-paid-to-indie-musicians-.html)[CD Baby Milestone: $250M Paid To Indie Musicians](https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2012/12/cd-baby-milestone-250-million-paid-to-indie-musicians-.html)

[![](http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_94_80_80.jpg)](https://www.hypebot.com/how-did-i-miss-this-derek-sivers-created-site/)[How Did I Miss This Derek Sivers Created Site?](https://www.hypebot.com/how-did-i-miss-this-derek-sivers-created-site/)

[![](http://i.zemanta.com/197638530_80_80.jpg)](https://www.hypebot.com/steve-aokis-manager-on-getting-famous-online-stop-promoting-and-start-entertaining/)[Steve Aoki's Manager On Getting Famous Online: Stop Promoting and Start Entertaining](https://www.hypebot.com/steve-aokis-manager-on-getting-famous-online-stop-promoting-and-start-entertaining/)

[![](http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_6_80_80.jpg)](https://www.hypebot.com/cd-baby-founder-derek-sivers-releases-book-anything-you-want/)[CD Baby Founder Derek Sivers Releases Book: "Anything You Want"](https://www.hypebot.com/cd-baby-founder-derek-sivers-releases-book-anything-you-want/)

[![](http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_9_80_80.jpg)](https://www.hypebot.com/derek-sivers-keep-your-goals-to-yourself/)[Derek Sivers: Keep Your Goals To Yourself](https://www.hypebot.com/derek-sivers-keep-your-goals-to-yourself/)

[![](http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_39_80_80.jpg)](https://www.hypebot.com/celebrating-derek-sivers-new-book-anything-you-want-40-lessons-for-a-new-kind-of-entrepreneur/)[Celebrating Derek Sivers' New Book: "Anything You Want – 40 Lessons for a New Kind of Entrepreneur"](https://www.hypebot.com/celebrating-derek-sivers-new-book-anything-you-want-40-lessons-for-a-new-kind-of-entrepreneur/)

[![](http://i.zemanta.com/192335570_80_80.jpg)](https://www.hypebot.com/12-tips-for-promoting-your-music-on-twitter/)[12 Tips For Promoting Your Music On Twitter](https://www.hypebot.com/12-tips-for-promoting-your-music-on-twitter/)

[![](http://i.zemanta.com/noimg_105_80_80.jpg)](https://www.hypebot.com/the-co-op-business-model-share-whatever-youve-got/)[Derek Sivers On The Co-op Business Model: Share Whatever You've Got](https://www.hypebot.com/the-co-op-business-model-share-whatever-youve-got/)

[![Enhanced by Zemanta](http://img.zemanta.com/zemified_h.png?x-id=338387b3-b287-4219-bea2-9f14a5cc1d9a)](http://www.zemanta.com/?px&ref=hypebot.com "Enhanced by Zemanta")