How to Be More Productive as an Artist: Get Yourself an Assistant

Look, I know what you’re thinking—you can do it all by yourself, right? You’re wearing all the hats: the artist, the producer, the engineer, the marketer. You’re juggling all these roles and somehow keeping the ship afloat. But here’s the reality: it’s only a matter of time before you burn out, and trust me, that’s not where you want to be. 

If you’re serious about leveling up your productivity, the biggest game-changer you can make is bringing in an assistant. See, people think managers are the ones who should handle everything. But an assistant? They can do things managers won’t even touch. My assistant helps me in ways that save me hours every week—things like scheduling, organizing, and making sure I stay on top of my game. These are things that would pile up and steal my energy from the creative work that matters most. I’m telling you, an assistant brings accountability and structure to YOUR career, and that’s key if you want to move forward. 

 Now, I get it. You’re probably thinking, “I’m just starting out” or “I don’t need anyone, I can handle it.” But stop trying to do everything yourself. You’re only slowing down your progress. Having someone to keep you on track and handle the small tasks will free up your time to focus on what you’re truly passionate about—creating. You didn’t get into this business to be bogged down with admin work, right?  

You know how we always talk about building a team? This is part of that. You can’t do everything alone and expect to thrive. Whether you’re an artist, producer, or engineer, having someone on your side—someone who’s invested in helping you succeed—is crucial. And I’m not just talking about someone to fetch coffee. I mean someone who knows your goals and keeps you on track. Stop wearing too many hats!! Take it from me, the moment I got help, I saw my productivity shoot up. I could spend more time in the studio, more time creating, and less time stressing about all the other stuff that comes with the business side of things. You want to be creating, not stressing.

Getting an assistant allows you to stay in your zone and do what you do best. That’s how you win in this game. If you’re serious about taking your career to the next level, now’s the time to invest in help. It’s not a weakness to admit you need support—it’s smart. You’ll see how much easier everything becomes when you have someone in your corner, keeping you on top of things. Trust me, your future self will thank you.