Must-Know Tools for Creators by Nick Rizzuto (founder of nclr.fm)
nclr.fm founder and industry consultant Nick Rizzuto shares his list of must-know tools for creators
Friday, March 7, 2025
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Nick Rizzuto is the founder of nclr.fm, a syndicate of Business Development and Partnerships leaders supporting visionary creator and music tech startups, including Bandsintown, Stationhead, SymphonyOS, and more. Guided by a mission to enhance the lives of artists and creators through technology, Nick continues to shape the future of the creator economy through strategic partnerships and innovation.
Nick Rizzuto is the founder of nclr.fm, a syndicate of Business Development and Partnerships leaders supporting visionary creator and music tech startups, including Bandsintown, Stationhead, SymphonyOS, and more. Guided by a mission to enhance the lives of artists and creators through technology, Nick continues to shape the future of the creator economy through strategic partnerships and innovation.
Nick Rizzuto is the founder of nclr.fm, a syndicate of Business Development and Partnerships leaders supporting visionary creator and music tech startups, including Bandsintown, Stationhead, SymphonyOS, and more. Guided by a mission to enhance the lives of artists and creators through technology, Nick continues to shape the future of the creator economy through strategic partnerships and innovation.
Nick Rizzuto is the founder of nclr.fm, a syndicate of Business Development and Partnerships leaders supporting visionary creator and music tech startups, including Bandsintown, Stationhead, SymphonyOS, and more. Guided by a mission to enhance the lives of artists and creators through technology, Nick continues to shape the future of the creator economy through strategic partnerships and innovation.

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Nick Rizzuto is the founder of nclr.fm, a syndicate of Business Development and Partnerships leaders supporting visionary creator and music tech startups, including Bandsintown, Stationhead, SymphonyOS, and more. Guided by a mission to enhance the lives of artists and creators through technology, Nick continues to shape the future of the creator economy through strategic partnerships and innovation.
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Nick Rizzuto is the founder of nclr.fm, a syndicate of Business Development and Partnerships leaders supporting visionary creator and music tech startups, including Bandsintown, Stationhead, SymphonyOS, and more. Guided by a mission to enhance the lives of artists and creators through technology, Nick continues to shape the future of the creator economy through strategic partnerships and innovation.
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Nick Rizzuto
Nick Rizzuto is the founder of nclr.fm, a syndicate of Business Development and Partnerships leaders supporting visionary creator and music tech startups, including Bandsintown, Stationhead, SymphonyOS, and more. Guided by a mission to enhance the lives of artists and creators through technology, Nick continues to shape the future of the creator economy through strategic partnerships and innovation.
Linktree will always be my first recommendation to any artist or creator! This is the one tool you need to aggregate your entire online ecosystem - from displaying your music and latest videos, to your tour dates and merch You can also directyly collect fan email addresses and payments. I've been an advocate of Linktree from the very beginning, and had the pleasure of working at Linktree for years to make it as powerful a tool as possible for creators.
Linktree will always be my first recommendation to any artist or creator! This is the one tool you need to aggregate your entire online ecosystem - from displaying your music and latest videos, to your tour dates and merch You can also directyly collect fan email addresses and payments. I've been an advocate of Linktree from the very beginning, and had the pleasure of working at Linktree for years to make it as powerful a tool as possible for creators.

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Linktree will always be my first recommendation to any artist or creator! This is the one tool you need to aggregate your entire online ecosystem - from displaying your music and latest videos, to your tour dates and merch You can also directyly collect fan email addresses and payments. I've been an advocate of Linktree from the very beginning, and had the pleasure of working at Linktree for years to make it as powerful a tool as possible for creators.
Linktree will always be my first recommendation to any artist or creator! This is the one tool you need to aggregate your entire online ecosystem - from displaying your music and latest videos, to your tour dates and merch You can also directyly collect fan email addresses and payments. I've been an advocate of Linktree from the very beginning, and had the pleasure of working at Linktree for years to make it as powerful a tool as possible for creators.
SymphonyOS (a NCLR client) is everything I ever wanted as a music marketer during my time at Fame House, now with the power of AI. Creators can analyze their audience and performance cross-platform, spin up lead gen pages, and (soon) contact their audience all in one place. Most powerfully, you can run super effective advertising campaigns in a fraction of the time via Symphony's powerful AI tools. Check it out!
SymphonyOS (a NCLR client) is everything I ever wanted as a music marketer during my time at Fame House, now with the power of AI. Creators can analyze their audience and performance cross-platform, spin up lead gen pages, and (soon) contact their audience all in one place. Most powerfully, you can run super effective advertising campaigns in a fraction of the time via Symphony's powerful AI tools. Check it out!

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SymphonyOS (a NCLR client) is everything I ever wanted as a music marketer during my time at Fame House, now with the power of AI. Creators can analyze their audience and performance cross-platform, spin up lead gen pages, and (soon) contact their audience all in one place. Most powerfully, you can run super effective advertising campaigns in a fraction of the time via Symphony's powerful AI tools. Check it out!
SymphonyOS (a NCLR client) is everything I ever wanted as a music marketer during my time at Fame House, now with the power of AI. Creators can analyze their audience and performance cross-platform, spin up lead gen pages, and (soon) contact their audience all in one place. Most powerfully, you can run super effective advertising campaigns in a fraction of the time via Symphony's powerful AI tools. Check it out!
Bandsintown for Artists (a NCLR client) feels like it's often overlooked in music marketing discussions. There's simply no other tool that lets your events & concerts be listed and discoverable virtually everywhere. You can also get smart about reaching new fans through Bandsintown's unprecedented Promoted Emails tool where you can targets fans of similar artists.
Bandsintown for Artists (a NCLR client) feels like it's often overlooked in music marketing discussions. There's simply no other tool that lets your events & concerts be listed and discoverable virtually everywhere. You can also get smart about reaching new fans through Bandsintown's unprecedented Promoted Emails tool where you can targets fans of similar artists.

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Bandsintown for Artists (a NCLR client) feels like it's often overlooked in music marketing discussions. There's simply no other tool that lets your events & concerts be listed and discoverable virtually everywhere. You can also get smart about reaching new fans through Bandsintown's unprecedented Promoted Emails tool where you can targets fans of similar artists.
Bandsintown for Artists (a NCLR client) feels like it's often overlooked in music marketing discussions. There's simply no other tool that lets your events & concerts be listed and discoverable virtually everywhere. You can also get smart about reaching new fans through Bandsintown's unprecedented Promoted Emails tool where you can targets fans of similar artists.
Mainfactor (a NCLR client) is building an e-commerce tool for all creators regardless of the stage of their career. You can easily customize your own shop and design merch using AI. The expert Mainfactor team then handles everything else on the backend - from manufacturing the merch to making sure your fan happily receives their order. Not to mention, your store is built on top of Shopify, so you get the most powerful tech AND access to leading e-commerce experts.
Mainfactor (a NCLR client) is building an e-commerce tool for all creators regardless of the stage of their career. You can easily customize your own shop and design merch using AI. The expert Mainfactor team then handles everything else on the backend - from manufacturing the merch to making sure your fan happily receives their order. Not to mention, your store is built on top of Shopify, so you get the most powerful tech AND access to leading e-commerce experts.

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Mainfactor (a NCLR client) is building an e-commerce tool for all creators regardless of the stage of their career. You can easily customize your own shop and design merch using AI. The expert Mainfactor team then handles everything else on the backend - from manufacturing the merch to making sure your fan happily receives their order. Not to mention, your store is built on top of Shopify, so you get the most powerful tech AND access to leading e-commerce experts.
Mainfactor (a NCLR client) is building an e-commerce tool for all creators regardless of the stage of their career. You can easily customize your own shop and design merch using AI. The expert Mainfactor team then handles everything else on the backend - from manufacturing the merch to making sure your fan happily receives their order. Not to mention, your store is built on top of Shopify, so you get the most powerful tech AND access to leading e-commerce experts.
Propeller (a NCLR client) has been helping artists activate their audiences into a force for good for years now. Artists simply select a cause they're most passionate about and a prize that fans can win, then Propeller's platform does the rest to gamify action from your audience on behalf of that cause. Propeller has made serious impact over the years - from driving donations, to voter registration, to cause awareness - and has been embraced by stars like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter.
Propeller (a NCLR client) has been helping artists activate their audiences into a force for good for years now. Artists simply select a cause they're most passionate about and a prize that fans can win, then Propeller's platform does the rest to gamify action from your audience on behalf of that cause. Propeller has made serious impact over the years - from driving donations, to voter registration, to cause awareness - and has been embraced by stars like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter.

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Propeller (a NCLR client) has been helping artists activate their audiences into a force for good for years now. Artists simply select a cause they're most passionate about and a prize that fans can win, then Propeller's platform does the rest to gamify action from your audience on behalf of that cause. Propeller has made serious impact over the years - from driving donations, to voter registration, to cause awareness - and has been embraced by stars like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter.
Propeller (a NCLR client) has been helping artists activate their audiences into a force for good for years now. Artists simply select a cause they're most passionate about and a prize that fans can win, then Propeller's platform does the rest to gamify action from your audience on behalf of that cause. Propeller has made serious impact over the years - from driving donations, to voter registration, to cause awareness - and has been embraced by stars like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter.
Stationhead (a NCLR client) has built the optimal superfan experience around livestreaming. The biggest fandoms in the world are on Stationhead 24/7 - just partying, connecting, and sharing music. Artists can also go live in their fandom channels to create unforgettable moments with their audience, and can monetize those livestreams (more coming on this soon).
Stationhead (a NCLR client) has built the optimal superfan experience around livestreaming. The biggest fandoms in the world are on Stationhead 24/7 - just partying, connecting, and sharing music. Artists can also go live in their fandom channels to create unforgettable moments with their audience, and can monetize those livestreams (more coming on this soon).

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Stationhead (a NCLR client) has built the optimal superfan experience around livestreaming. The biggest fandoms in the world are on Stationhead 24/7 - just partying, connecting, and sharing music. Artists can also go live in their fandom channels to create unforgettable moments with their audience, and can monetize those livestreams (more coming on this soon).
Stationhead (a NCLR client) has built the optimal superfan experience around livestreaming. The biggest fandoms in the world are on Stationhead 24/7 - just partying, connecting, and sharing music. Artists can also go live in their fandom channels to create unforgettable moments with their audience, and can monetize those livestreams (more coming on this soon).
Manifest (a NCLR client) is building the banking app for all creators. Finances can be a huge headache for many artists and creators. Manifest will first provide you with your own FDIC-insured business bank account, and then will automate your expense tracking, tax savings, and invoicing. You can also get paid instantly by Manifest's network of partners. The Manifest team is listening to creators to constantly improve the app and turn finances from a headache into a superpower for creators.
Manifest (a NCLR client) is building the banking app for all creators. Finances can be a huge headache for many artists and creators. Manifest will first provide you with your own FDIC-insured business bank account, and then will automate your expense tracking, tax savings, and invoicing. You can also get paid instantly by Manifest's network of partners. The Manifest team is listening to creators to constantly improve the app and turn finances from a headache into a superpower for creators.

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Manifest (a NCLR client) is building the banking app for all creators. Finances can be a huge headache for many artists and creators. Manifest will first provide you with your own FDIC-insured business bank account, and then will automate your expense tracking, tax savings, and invoicing. You can also get paid instantly by Manifest's network of partners. The Manifest team is listening to creators to constantly improve the app and turn finances from a headache into a superpower for creators.
Manifest (a NCLR client) is building the banking app for all creators. Finances can be a huge headache for many artists and creators. Manifest will first provide you with your own FDIC-insured business bank account, and then will automate your expense tracking, tax savings, and invoicing. You can also get paid instantly by Manifest's network of partners. The Manifest team is listening to creators to constantly improve the app and turn finances from a headache into a superpower for creators.
"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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"We use ROSTR constantly. It’s the best resource in the music business." - Marc Geiger, Chairman and CEO @ SaveLive
Music industry professionals use ROSTR to build their network, discover artists, save time & stay in the loop.
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The Creators Guild of America (which I helped launch) is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit that's dedicated to support creators of all types. Creators are one of the fastest growing categories of entrepreneurs, and the CGA is dedicated to giving them the resources they need to succeed. We provide members with educational opportunities, and advocate within the creator economy to protect & advance creators.
The Creators Guild of America (which I helped launch) is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit that's dedicated to support creators of all types. Creators are one of the fastest growing categories of entrepreneurs, and the CGA is dedicated to giving them the resources they need to succeed. We provide members with educational opportunities, and advocate within the creator economy to protect & advance creators.
The Creators Guild of America (which I helped launch) is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit that's dedicated to support creators of all types. Creators are one of the fastest growing categories of entrepreneurs, and the CGA is dedicated to giving them the resources they need to succeed. We provide members with educational opportunities, and advocate within the creator economy to protect & advance creators.
The Creators Guild of America (which I helped launch) is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit that's dedicated to support creators of all types. Creators are one of the fastest growing categories of entrepreneurs, and the CGA is dedicated to giving them the resources they need to succeed. We provide members with educational opportunities, and advocate within the creator economy to protect & advance creators.
When it comes to email marketing, Beehiiv has quickly emerged as the most powerful tool for creators. They're focused on empowering newsletter owners as both entrepreneurs and growth hackers. The speed that they're releasing new features has set the bar for all creator products and has injected new energy into the space.
When it comes to email marketing, Beehiiv has quickly emerged as the most powerful tool for creators. They're focused on empowering newsletter owners as both entrepreneurs and growth hackers. The speed that they're releasing new features has set the bar for all creator products and has injected new energy into the space.

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When it comes to email marketing, Beehiiv has quickly emerged as the most powerful tool for creators. They're focused on empowering newsletter owners as both entrepreneurs and growth hackers. The speed that they're releasing new features has set the bar for all creator products and has injected new energy into the space.
When it comes to email marketing, Beehiiv has quickly emerged as the most powerful tool for creators. They're focused on empowering newsletter owners as both entrepreneurs and growth hackers. The speed that they're releasing new features has set the bar for all creator products and has injected new energy into the space.
Kajabi is one of the first tools I recommend to anyone that's interested in becoming a creator or is re-thinking how they monetize their time. We all have knowledge & experience specific to us, and Kajabi's tools make it easy to monetize your unique knowledge by launching a course and community. Kajabi has paid out over $9 BILLION to creators over their lifetime - it's almost like there's money waiting for you there with a little bit of work.
Kajabi is one of the first tools I recommend to anyone that's interested in becoming a creator or is re-thinking how they monetize their time. We all have knowledge & experience specific to us, and Kajabi's tools make it easy to monetize your unique knowledge by launching a course and community. Kajabi has paid out over $9 BILLION to creators over their lifetime - it's almost like there's money waiting for you there with a little bit of work.

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Creator Tools
Kajabi is one of the first tools I recommend to anyone that's interested in becoming a creator or is re-thinking how they monetize their time. We all have knowledge & experience specific to us, and Kajabi's tools make it easy to monetize your unique knowledge by launching a course and community. Kajabi has paid out over $9 BILLION to creators over their lifetime - it's almost like there's money waiting for you there with a little bit of work.
Kajabi is one of the first tools I recommend to anyone that's interested in becoming a creator or is re-thinking how they monetize their time. We all have knowledge & experience specific to us, and Kajabi's tools make it easy to monetize your unique knowledge by launching a course and community. Kajabi has paid out over $9 BILLION to creators over their lifetime - it's almost like there's money waiting for you there with a little bit of work.
Patreon is another tool that I've been advocating for since their initial launch, and I've advised some notable creators on their Patreon strategy over the years. There are few companies that are as genuine in their advocacy for creators, and Patreon has recently launched some incredibly valuable new features. Operating a Patreon community does take time investment, but it's now one of the most tried and true ways for creators to break through the algorithms and own their audience.
Patreon is another tool that I've been advocating for since their initial launch, and I've advised some notable creators on their Patreon strategy over the years. There are few companies that are as genuine in their advocacy for creators, and Patreon has recently launched some incredibly valuable new features. Operating a Patreon community does take time investment, but it's now one of the most tried and true ways for creators to break through the algorithms and own their audience.

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Patreon is another tool that I've been advocating for since their initial launch, and I've advised some notable creators on their Patreon strategy over the years. There are few companies that are as genuine in their advocacy for creators, and Patreon has recently launched some incredibly valuable new features. Operating a Patreon community does take time investment, but it's now one of the most tried and true ways for creators to break through the algorithms and own their audience.
Patreon is another tool that I've been advocating for since their initial launch, and I've advised some notable creators on their Patreon strategy over the years. There are few companies that are as genuine in their advocacy for creators, and Patreon has recently launched some incredibly valuable new features. Operating a Patreon community does take time investment, but it's now one of the most tried and true ways for creators to break through the algorithms and own their audience.
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Nick Rizzuto
Nick Rizzuto is the founder of nclr.fm, a syndicate of Business Development and Partnerships leaders supporting visionary creator and music tech startups, including Bandsintown, Stationhead, SymphonyOS, and more. Guided by a mission to enhance the lives of artists and creators through technology, Nick continues to shape the future of the creator economy through strategic partnerships and innovation.
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Nick Rizzuto
Nick Rizzuto is the founder of nclr.fm, a syndicate of Business Development and Partnerships leaders supporting visionary creator and music tech startups, including Bandsintown, Stationhead, SymphonyOS, and more. Guided by a mission to enhance the lives of artists and creators through technology, Nick continues to shape the future of the creator economy through strategic partnerships and innovation.
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