Artist Management & Development

Where business
and art collide.

Where Fame and Fortune are the by-products of success.
There is no genre. There is no style.
There is only the song.

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About Phaymis

Built on craft & strategy.

Rodney Phipps — Founder, Phaymis Inc.

Rodney is the founder of Phaymis Inc. and a music business consultant who has spent over a decade turning artist potential into measurable results.

With a career built at the intersection of creativity and commerce, Rodney founded Phaymis Inc. in 2013 with a clear mission: bring real business infrastructure to artist management. That approach delivered — guiding artists to the Canadian Country Top 40 charts, onto national tours, and to a signed major record deal. These results prove that strategic management is the difference between talent going unnoticed and careers that actually move.

Rodney's edge comes from a background that goes beyond music. His experience in business development, hospitality, and over 20 years of real estate investment across three provinces has shaped a consulting approach rooted in long-term thinking, smart deal-making, and sustainable growth. He understands how to plant seeds to build something that lasts — and he brings that same discipline to every artist and industry client he works with.

Based in Calgary, Alberta and deeply connected to its entrepreneurial ecosystem, Rodney works with independent artists, music industry professionals, and entrepreneurs who are ready to stop guessing and start building.

If you're serious about your career in music, Rodney brings the business side to match your ambition.

What We Do

Full-spectrum management and consulting for artists, labels, and music-based tech companies — from the first record to the boardroom.

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Artist Management

Day-to-day career management, strategic planning, team coordination, and long-term artist development from emerging talent to established acts.

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Business Consulting

Business development strategy for artists, independent labels, and music-based tech companies — structuring deals, partnerships, and revenue streams.

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Label Services

Release strategy, A&R support, roster development, and operational consulting for independent and boutique labels navigating today's market.

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Brand & Marketing

Artist branding, campaign strategy, and audience development to build a presence that converts listeners into a lasting fanbase.

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Music Tech Advisory

Strategic guidance for music technology companies — product positioning, market entry, artist partnerships, and industry network access.

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Contract & Deal Review

Plain-language analysis of recording, publishing, licensing, and management agreements — ensuring clients understand what they're signing.

Rates & Packages

Transparent pricing built around what you actually need. All engagements begin with a complimentary discovery call to confirm fit and scope.

Consulting & Advisory
Starting at $150/ hour

For artists, industry professionals, and entrepreneurs who need focused expertise on a specific challenge. Covers strategy sessions, contract review, business planning, deal analysis, and any standalone consulting engagement. Pay for exactly what you need, when you need it.

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Ready to build
something?

Every great project starts with a conversation. Reach out to discuss your goals — the first call is always on us.

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