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Most producers say they want $10K–$20K per beat but keep accepting $500. In this video, I break down the exact roadmap to go from “grateful for any placement” to confidently charging more.
I cover the three pillars every producer needs to understand: publishing (your song ownership), master royalty points (your recording ownership), and advances (your upfront fee + future royalty prepayment). Plus, I walk through real math on what you actually take home after splits, managers, and lawyers.
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In this video:
• How publishing splits and master points really work
• Why 3 points is the industry standard (and when to push for more)
• The “runway math” formula for calculating your fee
• Why most producers stay broke and how to fix it
• Net vs. gross — what you actually keep from a $10K fee
• Real success stories from the Producer Union community
0:00 – Why Producers Settle for $500
0:25 – The 3 Questions
1:28 – How Advances Actually Work
2:50 – The Runway Math: Calculating Your Fee
4:12 – Why Most Producers Never Make Money
5:38 – How to Justify Charging More
6:52 – Producer Union Success Stories
8:16 – Recap: The 3 Numbers That Make Producers Rich
9:36 – Net vs. Gross: What You Actually Keep
10:31 – Final Thoughts & Why This Matters
