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Laylo
Fan pre-save & drop alerts — theflowstage.com
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Password: TeamKB123!
What It Does
Laylo lets fans sign up to get notified the moment a new song, album, or merch drop goes live. It's the pre-save and drop alert tool — when Fireproof uploads to Spotify, everyone who signed up through Laylo gets notified automatically. Builds a fan notification list independent of the algorithm.
How KB Uses It
- Pre-save link for Fireproof — this is the link that goes in the pre-save announcement email to the GHL list
- Drop alert — fans who pre-saved get notified the moment Fireproof goes live July 31st
- Fan data capture — every pre-save is a fan who has raised their hand. This list is gold.
When It's Active
Pre-Release
Drop Day
Set up the Fireproof pre-save page in Laylo as soon as DistroKid upload is confirmed. The link goes into every pre-release email, social post, and the acoustic sneak peek offer.
Set up the Fireproof pre-save page in Laylo as soon as DistroKid upload is confirmed. The link goes into every pre-release email, social post, and the acoustic sneak peek offer.
Who Manages It
KB sets up each drop page. Jeff wires the link into the landing page and email flows. Repeat for every single release.
Setup Checklist — Fireproof
Create Fireproof drop page in Laylo
Set July 31st as the drop date
Copy pre-save link and send to Jeff for landing page
Add pre-save link to GHL pre-save announcement email
Set up acoustic sneak peek delivery for everyone who pre-saves
ManyChat
DM automation — manychat.com
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Password: TeamKB123!
What It Does
ManyChat automates Instagram and Facebook DMs based on triggers — someone comments a keyword on a post and they automatically receive a DM with a link, a resource, or a message. Turns comments into conversions without manual effort.
How KB Uses It
- Pre-save flow: Someone comments "FIREPROOF" on the pre-save post → they get a DM with the Laylo pre-save link instantly
- Acoustic sneak peek: Someone comments "SNEAK PEEK" → DM delivers the exclusive acoustic performance link
- Link delivery: Any post where you can't put a link — comment a keyword, get the link in DMs
- Stitch engagement: Someone engages heavily on a stitch video → trigger a follow-up DM
When It's Active
Pre-Release
Drop Day
Post-Release
Always running once set up. Each new release gets its own keyword trigger and flow.
Always running once set up. Each new release gets its own keyword trigger and flow.
Who Manages It
Jeff sets up and manages the flows. KB decides the keywords and what each flow delivers. Cowork can help build the sequences.
Setup Checklist — Fireproof
Connect ManyChat to KB's Instagram account
Build pre-save flow: keyword "FIREPROOF" → DM with Laylo link
Build sneak peek flow: keyword "SNEAK PEEK" → DM with acoustic performance link
Test both flows before pre-save post goes live
Add keyword CTA to pre-save caption: "comment FIREPROOF and I'll send you the pre-save link"
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FlowStage
Short-form content engine for artists — theflowstage.com · $20/month Artist plan
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Password: TeamKB123!
What It Does
Built by an indie artist, for artists. Records single or multi-take videos synced to your music, auto-transcribes lyrics word by word, and batches content creation — you can generate dozens of TikToks and Reels from one song without rebuilding from scratch every time. The lyric sync engine alone replaces CapCut for most short-form content.
How KB Uses It
- Lyric sync videos: Auto-transcribes Fireproof, Walking Contradiction, etc. — reuse the lyric timing across dozens of videos without re-doing it each time
- Batch content: Pull different song sections (chorus, bridge, pre-chorus) and generate multiple content pieces at once
- "Aesthetics": Build visual templates for the MCA world (blue hour, vintage, warm) and reuse them across all songs
- Fan page angle: Build an aesthetic around artists KB loves (Brandi Carlile, Miranda Lambert) and slot in her own music that those fans would connect with
When It's Active
Always Running
Start using immediately once signed up. The more content you batch before Fireproof drops, the less you have to scramble during release week. Ideal for the pre-release stitch content and POV series.
Start using immediately once signed up. The more content you batch before Fireproof drops, the less you have to scramble during release week. Ideal for the pre-release stitch content and POV series.
Who Manages It
KB uses it directly — it's designed to be operated by the artist. No technical setup needed. $20/month Artist plan covers 2 social accounts and 100 posts per month which is more than enough for the MCA rollout.
Setup Checklist
Sign up at theflowstage.com — Artist plan $20/month
Upload Fireproof audio and run the lyric transcription
Build the MCA visual aesthetic — blue hour, warm, vintage textures
Batch the first 10 POV series videos for Fireproof pre-release
Build a Brandi Carlile / Miranda Lambert fan page aesthetic and slot Fireproof in
Explore community-made aesthetics library for MCA-adjacent styles
Supporting Tools
GHL (GoHighLevel)
Email list & CRM — existing account · ~1,500 warm PLAB contacts
What It Does
Email marketing platform holding the existing PLAB audience list. The most valuable owned asset in the marketing stack — 1,500 warm contacts who already trust KB. First name merge tag: {{contact.first_name}}
Emails Per Release Cycle
- Bridge email — one-time, before any music drops. Introduces the artist side of Kris to the PLAB list.
- Pre-save announcement — personal, warm, includes Laylo link + acoustic sneak peek offer
- Drop day story email — the real story behind the song. Raw, no polish. Most important email of the cycle.
- Keep-warm email — weeks 4–5. No release attached. Just Kris.
Who Manages It
KB writes the story emails. Cowork drafts and schedules. Jeff handles technical setup and deliverability.
Setup Checklist
Send the Bridge Email to PLAB list before Fireproof drops
Build Fireproof pre-save email sequence in GHL
Draft drop day story email — raw, KB's voice, no polish
DistroKid
Music distribution — all streaming platforms
What It Does
Distributes KB's music to Spotify, Apple Music, and all major DSPs. Upload once, live everywhere. Also generates the Spotify for Artists editorial pitch window once the song is uploaded.
Critical Timing Note
Upload Fireproof to DistroKid as early as possible before July 31st. The moment it's uploaded, immediately submit the Spotify for Artists editorial pitch — minimum 7 days before drop, earlier is better. Missing this window means missing consideration for algorithmic playlists.
Setup Checklist — Fireproof
Upload Fireproof with July 31st release date locked
Immediately submit Spotify for Artists editorial pitch upon upload
Copy Spotify pre-save link and send to Laylo and Jeff
Spotify for Artists
Editorial pitching, profile & stream data — artists.spotify.com
What It Does
The control room for the artist profile on Spotify. It's where you pitch unreleased songs to Spotify's editorial playlist team, customize the profile (bio, photos, artist pick), and read the stream, save, and listener data after release.
How KB Uses It
- Pitch Fireproof to editorial the moment DistroKid confirms the upload — this is the single highest-leverage free pitch available
- Set the Artist Pick and canvas so the profile looks intentional on drop day
- Watch saves and playlist adds after release to see which outreach is actually working
When It's Active
Pre-Release
Drop Day
The editorial pitch must go in at least 7 days before drop — the earlier the better. Everything else (profile polish, data) runs from drop day onward.
The editorial pitch must go in at least 7 days before drop — the earlier the better. Everything else (profile polish, data) runs from drop day onward.
Setup Checklist — Fireproof
Claim / confirm access to the Spotify for Artists profile
Submit the Fireproof editorial pitch the moment DistroKid upload is confirmed (7+ days out)
Update bio, header, gallery, and Artist Pick before July 31
Check saves + playlist adds daily through drop week
SubmitHub
Independent playlist & blog pitching — submithub.com
What It Does
Connects artists directly with independent playlist curators, music blogs, and YouTube channels. Free tier gives limited credits — use them strategically on curators whose playlists already sound like Fireproof.
Pitch Copy for Fireproof
- One-liner: "A blues-rock Americana track about neurodivergent burnout — for everyone who was called strong one too many times."
- Sounds like: Miranda Lambert meets Chris Stapleton with the emotional specificity of Brandi Carlile
- For mental health playlists: Lead with the burnout angle and the late-diagnosis community connection
Setup Checklist
Create SubmitHub account
Identify target playlists: Americana, burnout/mental health, neurodivergent, women in country
Submit Fireproof 2–3 weeks before drop (Week 1 of six-week cycle)
Also submit KB's own MCA playlist as a curator to earn credits back
IntelliJend
Meta ads automation for Spotify artists — intellijend.com
What It Does
Runs and optimizes Meta (Instagram + Facebook) ad campaigns built specifically to drive Spotify streams and saves. It automates the parts that eat an artist's time — audience targeting, budget pacing, and campaign setup — so a full ad campaign can launch in about 60 seconds instead of an afternoon inside Ads Manager. Built for musicians, not agencies.
How KB Uses It
- Paid amplification for Fireproof — push the song to cold country/Americana audiences who look like existing listeners
- Retarget warm fans — everyone who watched a Reel or hit the pre-save gets a follow-up ad closer to drop day
- Test hooks cheaply — run the strongest 3 to 4 second video hooks as ads and let the data show which one earns saves
When It's Active
Pre-Release
Drop Day
Start a small test budget in the pre-release window to warm the audience, then scale spend into drop week behind whichever creative is converting.
Start a small test budget in the pre-release window to warm the audience, then scale spend into drop week behind whichever creative is converting.
Why It Matters
This is the clarity model for the whole dashboard — clean numbers, one clear action at a time. It turns paid growth from a guessing game into a repeatable system we run on every single release.
Setup Checklist — Fireproof
Create IntelliJend account and connect the Meta ad account
Connect Spotify for Artists so the campaign optimizes to streams and saves
Upload 3 to 4 vertical video hooks for Fireproof to test
Launch a small pre-release test budget, then scale the winner into drop week
Envato Elements
Stock music, video, graphics & templates — elements.envato.com
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Password: TeamKB123!
What It Does
Unlimited-download subscription for stock video, motion graphics, music, sound effects, fonts, and templates. One flat fee covers the raw material behind content, visualizers, and social graphics.
How KB Uses It
- B-roll, textures, and overlays for Reels and music visualizers
- Fonts and templates for the EPK, pitch decks, and social graphics
- Licensed sound effects and transitions for edited content