Investing in Music Royalties: The Truth About IP Deals

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In this fast-paced mini episode, Bill, Michael, Heather, and Mills dive into one of the oddest listings they’ve ever seen: a $67 million catalog of Russian classical music master recordings.
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Is it a legitimate long-tail royalty stream, an opaque intellectual property play, or something much shadier? The crew dissects the risks, revenue unknowns, and underlying value (or lack thereof) in this high-priced cultural relic. With guest Travis Jamison from Capital Pad joining in, they explore the broader idea of buying catalogs and digital royalties as investments — from Spotify payouts to YouTube rabbit holes.
Key Highlights:
- A breakdown of a $67M music catalog listing — what’s actually for sale?
- The murky world of IP valuation for classical recordings
- Why Heather has seen music syndication loans before — and why it's tricky
- The appeal and risk of long-tail digital income streams
- Comparisons to YouTube acquisitions and how they might be a better bet
- Speculation on possible geopolitical motives or money-laundering angles
- Travis Jamison’s insights on marketplaces like Capital Pad
- The value of diving deep into niche asset classes just for discovery

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