Amount Quote by Gene Ween
“We sold a certain, steady amount of product for them and they could count on it. When it came time to ask for the money for this new record, they dropped us. It was fine with us. It was a dead fish.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music Industry Reflections, 2008
When a partner abandons a project, it can be seen as a dead end, yet acceptance can be pragmatic.
In simple terms: Accepting a failed partnership can be practical.
Key Takeaway
Embrace loss and move forward.
Themes
music business
partnership
failure
resilience
pragmatism
Mood
reflective
practical
Type
industry
advice
When to use this quote
- record deals
- tour planning
- collaborations
- budgeting
Key Concepts
contract law
artist relations
financial risk
Questions to Reflect On
- What could have been done differently?
- How can you protect future collaborations?
A Different Perspective
May ignore lessons from the failure.
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