The Entertainer’s Guide to Creating Multiple Income Streams

Session Description:

Music Licensing & Sync Opportunities

Music licensing is a powerful yet often overlooked income stream for musicians. By licensing your tracks for use in movies, TV shows, commercials, and video games, you can earn passive income every time your music is used. Learn how to get your music placed, build relationships with music supervisors, and navigate the licensing world to create long-term earnings.

Curating Your Own Shows & Performances

Take control of your career by curating and producing your own live events. Whether it’s a small intimate concert or a nationwide tour, we’ll explore how to manage logistics, book venues, and market your shows. You’ll also learn how to build a loyal fanbase and create a unique experience that keeps your audience coming back for more.

Writing Plays & Screenplays

If you’ve ever dreamed of writing your own play or screenplay, now’s the time to turn that dream into an income stream. We’ll discuss how to get your work produced for stage or screen, the importance of script licensing, and how to earn through royalties and syndication.

Acting & Brand Partnerships

Acting is often a primary income source, but there are other opportunities for actors to expand their reach. We’ll talk about diversifying your acting portfolio through voiceover work, commercials, and new media. Additionally, we’ll discuss the potential of brand partnerships and sponsorships, and how to leverage your public persona to generate additional revenue.

Presenter: Wordsmith

 

 

 

 

Wordsmith is a songwriter, composer, recording artist, actor, playwright and philanthropist from Baltimore, MD. He is a Grammy Voting Member, winner of the 2025 Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards, finalist for the 2025 Baltimore Screenwriters Competition, finalist for the 2024 Baker Artist Awards, voted one of 25 Black Marylanders to Watch by the Baltimore Sun, TED Talk alumni, Artistic Partner with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and his music/jingles are featured on prominent networks like WWE, ESPN Sports center, Netflix, AMC and many more!

Time and Location

Tuesday June 17th

Breakout Session 1: 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Room: CPA 214