Brian Shafton, Mba Email & Phone Number

MY ROAD TO SUCCESS:An entrepreneurial visionary and prominent music executive specializing in brand promotion, sales, and distribution, I have demonstrated success evolving from an industry based on CD sales to an industry largely dependent on the sales of streaming across multiple digital and social media platforms. I leverage a strong technical and business acumen with a background in finance and sales to build profitable entities that propel personal and organizational brands in global markets. Always one to stay up with the changing times, I embrace using the internet as a powerful marketing tool for clients and companies.Recognized as a pioneer in hip-hop I have worked with well-known record labels representing iconic international artists (NWA, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Master P, and Ice Cube), prior to starting my own label, RBC records, from the ground up. My success at RBC was built by signing lucrative business deals with Run the Jewels, Big L, Waka Flocka Flame, Chief Keef, Gucci Mane, and many others, prior to selling the business to BMG. I remained on board with BMG to integrate my label into their unique fold and most recently started my new venture , Compound Interest where I own a proprietary record label, offer General Management Label Services and a film division, and act as a Sales Agent for artists and their intellectual property and master/publishing catalog sales.Passionate about helping others move forward in the careers and business ventures, I am always eager to share my expertise in mentoring young entrepreneurs, entertainers, and organizations to achieve strategic results and can be reached at brianshafton1@gmail.com. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:➡Structured and executed a lucrative multimillion-dollar sale of RBC records to BMG.➡Opened an independent film business featuring productions on streaming platforms, including Tubi TV; released Chadwick Boseman’s debut movie, “Kill Hole”.➡Played a key role in multiple artists amassing global streaming success, including KSI, E-40, and Tech N9ne, Hidden Beach (Jill Scott).➡As Vice President of Sales for Priority Records, achieved $300M in sales while managing a $15M advertising budget.➡Earned multiple awards, including Indie Distributor of the Year (NARM), Label Executive of the Year (Grrrd), Executive of the Year (IES), and Sales Representative of the Year (Wherehouse). In addition, received over 100 gold and platinum album awards.

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