Hi again. Just thought you would appreciate this. I emailed my regrets, declining the offer. They replied with some hard sell tactics, claiming, "it shows the lack of confidence you have in your music." Pretty offensive! (And frankly the language borders on incomprehensible.)

ME:
"To give you some feedback, the cost is just too high."

THEM:
"$$$$ Actually, our fee is quite low, considering we're taking the risk that if you came up with a deal, that you'll want to stop the Trial period and enter a % Agreement with us, which you also keep 100% of the deal, we receive nothing from that deal. Sometimes, when we present the Trial Period we like to see how confident an Artist is in their own success, as most of the time, it's the Artists thinking why doesn't this company get behind me, invest their time and money in me, take all the risks, and just take a percentage?"

ME:
"In my view it is not a reasonable gamble to invest thousands of dollars for two to six months with no guarantee of recoup or return over any period of time thereafter."

THEM:
"$$$$ Well, you're wrong here, because we guarantee your music will be heard by professionals. If you think about it, it shows the lack of confidence you have in your music. Think about it, with the kind of connections we have around the world and the opportunities we provide, that you don't think your music can score not even one deal to make it worthwhile, then how could Mr Citkovic secure a deal for you if we took all the risks and just asked for a percentage? What you're saying Patti, is that you don't think you'll come up with a deal for your music with our major connections, in any time frame Mr Citkovic offered. Yes, we can't guarantee you a deal, but we wouldn't work with you and put our name on your project if we didn't think our time was worth it, but again, we can guarantee your music will get listened to and give you a chance, but even with that, you don't think you'll receive a deal?? Remember: It's not us that gets you your Deal, it's your Music that secures it. We just put you in position for that opportunity, but you have to have great music, believe in your success, especially with all the product you have, and be ready to take advantage of the opportunity we present. Your music would get listened to, as we provide Opportunities! I hope our Trial Period made you think and consider a few different things, and that's a good thing. All the best to you...
Warm Regards, Ms Lovie Jones, Countdown Entertainment (Hire A Consultant)"

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Patti

Patti Witten | Potent Folk
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