Paul’s experience with the Los Gatos Music in the Park series over the past 10 weeks has given him a lot to think. What’s the secret to making a band successful? What even defines success? This is the backdrop today as he and Dave talk through all of this… and more. Hear their suggestion for a magic success formula, too. RCPM! Chapters/Timestamps: 00:00:00 GigGab 129 – Monday, August 28, 2017 00:03:30 Dave’s Theorum Proven Again! 00:04:08 Pop Rocks plays Los Gatos’s Concert Series 00:05:05 Watching another band totally rock it! Timothy B. Schmit, “Every band is on the verge of breaking up at all times.” 00:06:49 Success Metrics Dave’s Small Business Show Podcast Little Steven, “If you have a good band, protect it with everything you’ve got.” 00:10:06 The R.C.P.M. Formula 00:10:50 Repertoire 00:13:25 Chops 00:15:12 Performance 00:16:24 Marketing 00:19:23 Do you believe your product is worth your price? 00:20:27 Promo Materials 00:21:56 Beware change! Embrace change! 00:25:02 Take your finger off the nuclear button 00:26:26 Leaders: are you a benevolent dictator? Should you be? 00:28:26 Remember you’ve got to rely on each other 00:34:10 Knowing your audience, and catering to them. 00:38:06 What’s your scene? 00:40:32 Trombone Shorty rocks it! The post The R.C.P.M. Formula – GigGab 129 appeared first on Gig Gab.