Storme

This is for anyone caught up in the recent music industry layoffs.

I know how brutal this can feel after dedicating decades to an industry we all got into through sheer passion and obsession with music.

I went through my first re-org last year, at 44, after 25 years in the industry.

Do these things before you email’s turned off:

→ Get independent advice. Speak to an employment attorney or exit negotiator before assuming your package isn’t negotiable.

→ Ask for more COBRA coverage. Offered 3 months? Ask for 8. You might get 6.

→ Take ownership of YOUR network now. Get your contacts onto a newsletter before your work email shuts off. Those relationships might become your next clients, collaborators or introductions.

→ Ask about other stipends. If you’re offered career coaching, but want to start a business or consult, ask if you can take the budget and choose who you work with instead.

→ Think about how your expertise translates. Adjacent industries have different names for the work we’ve spent decades doing in music. I was an artist manager then CCO, but outside people say I’m a “commercial strategist”.

And finally: Use my free time.

I’m offering free 30-min strategy calls in November for people affected by the layoffs.

Over the last six months I’ve helped experienced executives turn their expertise into independent businesses. About 70% of my clients are ex-music industry.

I’m not a career coach & can’t help with your CV.

But if you’re considering consultancy, fractional work or repositioning in a different industry, this is my sweet spot.

We can talk through:

-> what you can offer,
-> who might pay for it,
-> how to position yourself
-> how to leverage your network

I don’t need anything in return.
No testimonial, no mailing list signup, no sales pitch.

I’ve rinsed my own network since leaving music, so I have a cosmic debt to pay forward.

If I can connect some dots or make intros, I’m happy to.

Your value and expertise don’t disappear just because your job title has.

Grab a free strategy call - link in my bio.

Share this with anyone affected who’s considering a different way of working.