Before The Data · Insights

A call with Chad. About your music.

45 minutes. Five songs, reviewed. Marketing advice. A written 1-pager you can keep. By approval only.

$500 One-time · Apply first
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“He kind of gave us a career.”
— FINNEAS

The call is with Chad Hillard, credited with discovering Billie Eilish, early to Lorde, Halsey, Daniel Caesar, LANY. 18 years of hearing what's next before anyone else.

What you get

Four parts. One session.

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Five songs, reviewed.

You send five. I listen to all of them before we talk. Not "I'll give it a spin." Actually listen. Take notes.

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45-minute video call.

Google Meet. I walk you through what I heard, song by song. Ask me anything. Bring a manager if you want.

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Marketing advice.

What to do next. Digital strategy, AI advice, marketing plays that actually move numbers. All based on real-time info from the dashboard.

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Written 1-pager.

You leave with a document. Song-by-song notes, the 90-day action plan we talked about, links to everything I referenced.

How it works

Apply, get approved, book your slot.

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Apply.

Tell me who you are, what you're trying to figure out, and send me five songs. Takes maybe 10 minutes. No payment yet.

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I review within 5 days.

I read everything and listen to every submission personally. You'll hear back within five business days either way.

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Approved? Book and pay.

If I think I can help, I'll send you a few time slots that work for me. You pick one, pay the $500, we're on.

Apply now

Tell me about you.

Application is free. Five-day turnaround. Fill this out, send me your five songs, and I'll be in touch.

Got it. Thanks.

Your application is in. I review everything personally within five business days. You'll hear back either way — approved or not.

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FAQ

Questions people ask.

Why $500?

Because that's what an hour of my time is worth, times four. I listen to every song twice before the call, write notes, spend 45 minutes on video with you, then compile the 1-pager afterward. If $500 feels like too much, you probably aren't ready for this.

Why apply first? Why not just pay?

Because I only want to take on projects where I can actually add value. If I don't think I can help you, I'd rather decline than take your money. Filter first, then we work.

What happens if you decline me?

You get a short note from me explaining why. No charge, obviously. And it's not permanent. If something changes on your side, apply again in six months.

Do you work with managers and labels, or just artists?

Both. I'll take a call with a manager who's trying to figure out strategy for an artist, or a small label looking at a roster signing. Same price, same format.

Refunds?

If I have to cancel or reschedule and we can't make it work, full refund. If I take the call, there's no refund after that. Once you approve and pay, you're locking in my time.

Can I bring someone else on the call?

Yes. Manager, co-writer, partner. Up to three people on your side. More than that it starts being a meeting instead of a conversation.