Business idea · SaaS
Royalty Tracker
Royalty Tracker is a service that helps musicians track down their streaming royalties and connects them with the rightful owners of their music rights. It was pitched on Koerner Office in the episode "The Truth About the Music Industry’s Money Game⏐Ep. #235" (aired October 17, 2025).
At a glance
| Podcast | Koerner Office |
|---|---|
| Hosted by | Chris Koerner |
| Episode | The Truth About the Music Industry’s Money Game⏐Ep. #235 |
| Aired | October 17, 2025 |
| Category | SaaS |
| Real companies on the episode | Little Nas X, My Chemical Romance, Something Corporate, Parking Lot Cleaning Service, Get Up Kids, High-End Sound Electrician Company |
The problem it solves
Many artists struggle to understand where their streaming royalties come from and how to claim them due to the complicated and opaque nature of the music industry.
How it makes money
Subscription-based model where users pay a monthly fee for access to tools and services that help them track and claim their royalties.
Skills you need
Knowledge of music rights and royalties, software development for the platform, and experience in customer service to assist artists effectively.
The market, and why this works now
Blockchain technology enables secure tracking of music rights and royalties, making it easier for artists to verify ownership and claim payments. A viable first-revenue move involves partnering with music industry forums on platforms like Reddit, where musicians often seek advice on royalties. A potential risk includes the high customer acquisition cost due to the need for extensive educational outreach to help artists navigate the complexities of music rights.
Our analysis, written after the episode. Not a quote from the show.
Real companies discussed on this episode
- Little Nas X
An artist known for his viral hit 'Old Town Road,' which was engineered to optimize music streaming revenues.
- My Chemical Romance
A rock band that gained significant popularity during the 2000s with their emo-influenced sound.
- Something Corporate
An alternative rock band known for being part of the Drive-Thru Records roster.
- Parking Lot Cleaning Service
A small business focused on cleaning parking lots, which can be operated by individuals or small teams.
- Get Up Kids
An American rock band known for their contributions to the emo genre.
- High-End Sound Electrician Company
A proposed business focused on providing specialized sound installation services for residential properties.
Where this idea came from
Podcast: Koerner Office, hosted by Chris Koerner
Episode: The Truth About the Music Industry’s Money Game⏐Ep. #235
Aired:
Summarized from the episode transcript. The show does not say which speaker raised each idea, so we credit the show, not a person.