JG Sound of Money: Music Royalty Investing with Josh Gilliland

A Deep Dive into SongVest

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2530935/open_sms] In our third platform deep dive, we explore the unique, fan-focused model of SongVest. Host Josh Gilliland breaks down the history of the platform and its pivot to the "Invested Fan™" model, which treats royalty ownership as a "high-end form of memorabilia" that also pays you. In this episode, you will learn: * The "Invested Fan™" model and why this platform is built for passionate fans first. * Why being an SEC-qualified offering provides a unique level of investor protection and transparency. * The patient, multi-stage investor journey, from the initial VIP auction to the final purchase and first payout. * Why this platform may not be the primary choice for investors who are solely focused on maximizing short-term financial returns. Resources Mentioned: Download your free Advanced Investment Calculator: https://www.jgsoundofmoney.com/calculator [https://www.jgsoundofmoney.com/calculator] Get your copy of the book, The Sound of Money, on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7132rZv [https://a.co/d/7132rZv] Next week on JG Sound of Money: We'll zoom out and take a look at the broader, evolving landscape of royalty investing, including other emerging platforms and models. Enjoying the podcast? Go deeper with the official companion book, The Sound of Money. It's the complete playbook for music royalty investing, available now on Amazon. Get your copy today! https://amzn.to/49dvj4C  JG Sound of Money is a production of JG BeatsLab LLC. For a truly personal musical experience, discover our custom song service, Sincerely, A Song—perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, and special occasions. Learn more at SincerelyASong.com.

A Deep Dive into ANote Music

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2530935/open_sms] This week, we're crossing the Atlantic to explore a completely different model for royalty investing. In this deep dive, host Josh Gilliland breaks down the modern, European marketplace ANote Music, a platform built on fractional investing and accessibility. In this episode, you will learn: * The fractional share model that allows you to start investing and diversifying with very little capital. * How the unique Dutch Auction system works to prevent you from overpaying for new assets. * The "stock exchange for royalties": ANote's dynamic secondary market for trading shares. * Special features like "Bundles" for instant diversification and the "Buyback Option" that can guarantee a profitable exit. Resources Mentioned: Download your free Advanced Investment Calculator: https://www.jgsoundofmoney.com/calculator [https://www.jgsoundofmoney.com/calculator] Get your copy of the book, The Sound of Money, on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7132rZv [https://a.co/d/7132rZv] Next week on JG Sound of Money: We'll come back to the U.S. and explore our third platform, which takes a unique, fan-focused, and SEC-qualified route to royalty investing: SongVest. Enjoying the podcast? Go deeper with the official companion book, The Sound of Money. It's the complete playbook for music royalty investing, available now on Amazon. Get your copy today! https://amzn.to/49dvj4C  JG Sound of Money is a production of JG BeatsLab LLC. For a truly personal musical experience, discover our custom song service, Sincerely, A Song—perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, and special occasions. Learn more at SincerelyASong.com.

A Deep Dive into Royalty Exchange

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2530935/open_sms] Ready to go shopping? In this episode, we take our first trip to the biggest and oldest marketplace for music royalties, Royalty Exchange. Host Josh Gilliland provides a step-by-step guide to how the platform works for individual investors. You will learn: * The step-by-step investor journey, from signing up to placing a bid. * The critical "Accepting Final Offers" (AFO) period and how it impacts the bidding process. * The platform's fee structure and how the "All-Access Membership" can provide value for serious investors. Resources Mentioned: Download your free Advanced Investment Calculator: https://www.jgsoundofmoney.com/calculator [https://www.jgsoundofmoney.com/calculator] Pre-Order the Book: https://a.co/d/7132rZv Next week on JG Sound of Money: We're going to cross the Atlantic and explore a completely different model with the European marketplace, ANote Music. Enjoying the podcast? Go deeper with the official companion book, The Sound of Money. It's the complete playbook for music royalty investing, available now on Amazon. Get your copy today! https://amzn.to/49dvj4C  JG Sound of Money is a production of JG BeatsLab LLC. For a truly personal musical experience, discover our custom song service, Sincerely, A Song—perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, and special occasions. Learn more at SincerelyASong.com.

The Four Core Royalty Streams

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530935/fan_mail/new] This episode is a foundational deep dive into exactly how music copyrights generate a paycheck. Host Josh Gilliland breaks down the four primary income sources for any music asset, explaining the engine that drives your potential returns. You will learn about: * Mechanical Royalties: Generated from every reproduction of a song, from vinyl to Spotify streams. * Public Performance Royalties: Earned from plays on the radio, in restaurants, on TV, and online. * Synchronization (Sync) Royalties: The powerful income from placing songs in movies, commercials, and video games. * Print Royalties: The smallest but still important stream from the sale of sheet music. Resources Mentioned: Download your free Advanced Investment Calculator: https://www.jgsoundofmoney.com/calculator [https://www.jgsoundofmoney.com/calculator] Pre-Order the Book: https://a.co/d/7132rZv Next week on JG Sound of Money: We begin our deep dive into the specific platforms where you can buy these assets, starting with the biggest and oldest marketplace: Royalty Exchange. Enjoying the podcast? Go deeper with the official companion book, The Sound of Money. It's the complete playbook for music royalty investing, available now on Amazon. Get your copy today! https://amzn.to/49dvj4C  JG Sound of Money is a production of JG BeatsLab LLC. For a truly personal musical experience, discover our custom song service, Sincerely, A Song—perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, and special occasions. Learn more at SincerelyASong.com.

The Three Paths to Music Royalty Investing

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2530935/fan_mail/new] You understand what a music royalty is and how it's divided, but where do you actually go to start investing? In this episode, host Josh Gilliland uses a simple real estate analogy to walk through the three primary paths an investor can take to add music royalties to their portfolio. You will learn: * Path 1: The Stock Market Approach - Why buying shares in major labels is an indirect, market-correlated investment. * Path 2: The Fund Approach - The pros and cons of investing in a managed fund, using the cautionary tale of the Hipgnosis Songs Fund. * Path 3: The Direct Ownership Approach - The method this podcast focuses on, which gives you the most control and a direct return from the music itself. Resources Mentioned: Download your free Advanced Investment Calculator: https://www.jgsoundofmoney.com/calculator [https://www.jgsoundofmoney.com/calculator] Pre-Order the Book! The official companion to this podcast, JG Sound of Money: A Modern Investor's Guide to Unlocking Music Royalty Investing, is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Reserve your copy today: https://a.co/d/7132rZv [https://a.co/d/7132rZv] Next week on JG Sound of Money: We'll do a foundational deep dive into exactly how these assets earn money by exploring the Four Core Royalty Streams. JG Sound of Money is a production of JG BeatsLab LLC. For a truly personal musical experience, discover our custom song service, Sincerely, A Song—perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, and special occasions. Learn more at SincerelyASong.com.