Rap Course 1.10
- BLACK ONYX TV
- Nov 5
- 5 min read
Updated: Nov 7
š„ # š **MODULE 10 ā SCALING TO $10K/MONTH BLUEPRINT**
> *āYouāve built the art. Youāve built the brand. Now build the machine.ā*

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### šÆ **Objective**
By the end of this module, students will:
ā Have a complete business system that generates $10K/month consistently.
ā Know how to scale through delegation, marketing, and brand expansion.
ā Understand data-driven growth (KPIs, conversion rates, income tracking).
ā Build a 12-month āArtist CEO Planā for predictable income and growth.
ā Be positioned for long-term opportunities ā management, partnerships, or teaching.
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## š **14-Day $10K System Build Plan**
| Day | Focus | Goal |
| --------- | -------------------------- | ----------------------------------------- |
| **1ā2** | Revenue audit | Identify your top 3 income streams |
| **3ā4** | Profit & expenses tracking | Build your artist business dashboard |
| **5ā6** | Scaling operations | Delegate or automate tasks |
| **7ā8** | Growth marketing | Boost paid and organic reach |
| **9ā10** | Fan monetization upgrade | Increase average order & retention |
| **11ā12** | Team building | Hire or collaborate strategically |
| **13ā14** | Long-term planning | Create your 12-month Artist CEO blueprint |
ā± *Time:* 1ā2 hrs/day
šÆ *Goal:* A working business plan generating $10K/month and ready to scale further.
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## āļø **Lesson Breakdown**
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### **Lesson 10.1 ā The $10K Audit**
**Topics Covered**
* List every revenue stream + monthly income goal.
* Identify whatās working, whatās wasting time.
* Use the 80/20 rule: double down on the 20% of actions bringing 80% of profit.
* Focus on *scalable* streams: merch, memberships, digital products, syncs.
**Fast Action:**
ā Fill in your ā$10K Stream Trackerā sheet with real numbers.
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### **Lesson 10.2 ā Profit, Expenses & Cash Flow Mastery**
**Tools:** Notion / Airtable / Google Sheets
**Steps:**
1ļøā£ Log all income and expenses (monthly).
2ļøā£ Track profit margin per income stream.
3ļøā£ Set minimum pay: artist salary = 40% of net profit.
4ļøā£ Reinvest 20% into ads, growth, and education.
š” *Rule:* Know your numbers or lose your leverage.
**Fast Action:**
ā Build your Profit Tracker Dashboard (template included).
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### **Lesson 10.3 ā Operations & Delegation**
**Delegation Levels**
| Level | Role | Cost (est.) | Task |
| ----- | ----------------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------- |
| 1ļøā£ | Virtual Assistant | $200ā$400/mo | DMs, admin, scheduling |
| 2ļøā£ | Video Editor | $300ā$800/mo | Clips, captions, repurposing |
| 3ļøā£ | Social Manager | $500ā$1,000/mo | Growth & engagement |
| 4ļøā£ | Music Assistant | Commission-based | Sync, collabs, distribution |
š” *Goal:* Buy back 10+ hours/week with strategic delegation.
**Fast Action:**
ā Hire one freelancer or VA to manage repetitive work.
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### **Lesson 10.4 ā Growth Marketing Engine**
**Paid Growth:**
* Run $5/day ad campaigns for top songs or merch drops.
* Retarget your email list and engaged fans on Meta Ads.
* Use Spark Ads on TikTok to boost viral content.
**Organic Growth:**
* Weekly collabs + fan-generated content.
* Use influencer shoutouts (small niche creators = high ROI).
* Cross-post content across all short-form platforms.
**Fast Action:**
ā Launch one micro ad campaign for your best content or product.
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### **Lesson 10.5 ā Fan Monetization Optimization**
**Tactics:**
* Add upsells to every purchase (āWant the deluxe bundle for +$10?ā)
* Introduce limited drops (FOMO = faster sales).
* Create fan tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold).
* Automate abandoned cart emails (boost conversions 15ā20%).
**Fast Action:**
ā Add one upsell or fan-tier offer to your store.
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### **Lesson 10.6 ā Team Building & Partnerships**
**Team Structure Blueprint**
| Role | Focus |
| ------------- | -------------------------- |
| Manager | Strategy + negotiation |
| Engineer | Sound & recording quality |
| Visual Artist | Cover art, branding, merch |
| Marketer | Growth campaigns |
| Assistant | Admin, scheduling, DMs |
š” *Tip:* Always document SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). Your brand should run even when youāre offline.
**Fast Action:**
ā List 3 people (friends or freelancers) to fill these roles in the next 90 days.
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### **Lesson 10.7 ā The 12-Month Artist CEO Plan**
**Quarterly Focus Example:**
| Quarter | Priority | Income Goal |
| ------- | ------------------------ | ---------------------- |
| Q1 | Content & Fanbase Growth | $3Kā$5K/month |
| Q2 | Merch & Digital Sales | $6Kā$8K/month |
| Q3 | Sync & Partnerships | $8Kā$10K/month |
| Q4 | Scale & Delegate | $10K+/month consistent |
š” *Milestone Checkpoints:*
* 1K true fans
* 3 recurring income streams
* 1 monthly partnership deal
**Fast Action:**
ā Build your 12-Month Artist CEO Roadmap (editable PDF/Notion template).
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### **Lesson 10.8 ā Legacy & Expansion**
**Topics Covered**
* Turning your brand into a business entity (LLC, merch label, or media brand).
* Launching your own courses, artist services, or mentorship.
* Building assets that outlive trends (email list, catalog, IP).
* The mindset shift: from *rapper* ā *music entrepreneur*.
**Fast Action:**
ā Write your āArtist Legacy Vision Statementā ā 1 page describing your 5-year future.
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## š” **Pro Scaling Tips**
* Track results weekly ā adjust what works, delete what doesnāt.
* Never stop building your email list (itās your retirement plan).
* Collaborate up ā align with creators slightly ahead of you.
* Always have a next offer ready (song, drop, event, course).
* Automate ā Delegate ā Duplicate ā Expand.
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## š„ **Video Tutorials to Include**
š¬ āBuilding Your $10K Income Dashboardā
š¬ āDelegating Like a Music CEOā
š¬ āLaunching Paid Ad Campaigns for Artistsā
š¬ āDesigning Your 12-Month Artist CEO Planā
š¬ āHow to Build a Sustainable Music Empireā
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## ā **End-of-Module Checklist**
* [ ] $10K Stream Tracker completed
* [ ] Profit Dashboard active
* [ ] 1 assistant or freelancer hired
* [ ] Paid ad or collab campaign launched
* [ ] Artist CEO Plan finalized
* [ ] Legacy Vision written
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## š **Outcome**
By the end of Module 10, students will:
ā Operate as full-fledged *Artist CEOs*
ā Have predictable, scalable income streams
ā Know how to manage a team and brand expansion
ā Be set up for $10K+/month consistency and long-term growth
ā Be ready to mentor, partner, or franchise their artist model
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## š **Graduation Announcement ā RapMasterclass Certified Artistā¢**
š¤ **Congratulations! Youāve completed the RapMasterclass Academy⢠ā The $10K Rap Artist System.**
Youāre no longer just an artist.
Youāre a **brand**, a **business**, and a **blueprint for independence.**
**Certification Awarded:**
š *Certified Independent Artist ā RapMasterclass Academy⢠2025*
**Next Steps:**
1ļøā£ Submit your 12-Month Artist CEO Plan for certification.
2ļøā£ Receive your certificate + feature on *RapMasterclass.store/Graduates.*
3ļøā£ Get invited to the *RapMasterclass Inner Circle* (network, collabs, brand deals).
> āYou didnāt just chase the bag ā you built your own label.ā š¼š¶
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