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9. Common Mistakes to Avoid

Part 1 • Three-Part Registration Structure for 100% Streaming Royalties
<ul> <li><strong>Not registering with a PRO:</strong> Missing all performance royalties.</li> <li><strong>Not signing up with a publishing administrator:</strong> Missing mechanical royalties and international performance royalties.</li> <li><strong>Signing up with multiple PROs:</strong> Can lead to conflicts and delayed payments. Choose one and stick with it.</li> <li><strong>Not registering your songs with your PRO and publishing administrator:</strong> They can't collect what they don't know exists.</li> </ul>

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In this module: Three-Part Registration Structure for 100% Streaming Royalties10 steps
  1. 1The Comprehensive Royalty Collection Strategy
  2. 2Part 1: Your Digital Distributor (Master Recording Royalties)
  3. 3Part 2: Your Performing Rights Organization (PRO) (Performance Royalties)
  4. 4Part 3: Your Publishing Administrator (Mechanical Royalties & Global Collection)
  5. 5The Flow: How Royalties Reach You
  6. 6The Interplay: Why All Three Are Necessary
  7. 7Why You Need a Publishing Administrator (Even if You're a PRO Member)
  8. 8Strategic Implications: Building a Comprehensive Income Stream
  9. 9Common Mistakes to Avoid
  10. 10Your Definitive 3-Part Royalty Collection Checklist