HeyJaredMoney Trees: The Clone Wars Spinoff
Welcome to Money Trees, the spinoff where DJ Universe and Dangerous Zygos break down the real moves behind the music—because this game is deeper than beats and bars.
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- Sep 23, 2026
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How Artists Can Raise Cash Without Selling Their Masters (opens the original)
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We break down how non-recourse music advances let independent artists access cash without selling their masters, and why data points like save rate and listener-to-stream ratio can boost the offer. Plus, we cover the contract traps to avoid and a disciplined framework for putting advance money to work in fan capture, ads, and low-risk reserves.
Why Streaming Numbers Lie: Build an Owned Fanbase (opens the original)
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This episode breaks down why streaming numbers can be misleading and why independent artists should focus on owned audiences through email, SMS, and direct-to-fan sales. The hosts also cover live show capture tactics, direct merch infrastructure, and a simple wealth plan for turning fan revenue into long-term assets.
The MLC Border Wall and Foreign Royalty Leaks (opens the original)
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This episode breaks down why the MLC only captures U.S. mechanical royalties, how foreign streams can get stuck in costly reciprocal-agreement loops, and why global publishing administration can help artists recover what they’re owed faster. It also tackles what to do with retroactive back pay, arguing creators should treat surprise royalty checks as legacy capital and reinvest them strategically instead of spending them on short-term flexes.
Reclaim Your Masters After 35 Years (opens the original)
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This episode breaks down how Section 203 lets creators reclaim music rights 35 years after signing, even when old contracts say otherwise. It also covers the legal notice process, label work-for-hire defenses, and how artists can turn reverted catalogs into long-term family wealth.
Turn Studio Gear Write-Offs Into Real Wealth (opens the original)
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This episode breaks down how independent creators can use Section 179 and the de minimis safe harbor to expense studio gear faster, plus the cash math behind turning tax savings into investable capital. It also covers audit-proof bookkeeping, LLC separation, and how to avoid having your studio classified as a hobby.
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