How does a company stay in the Inc. 500/5000 six consecutive years straight and win four of Music’s major awards, including a Grammy – while the industry drops in value by 50%? Ask Frank Liwall, CEO of The Royalty Network. Frank is a former auditor who decided to switch hats and use his experience with numbers to educate song writers. ”My audits exposed me to numerous injustices within the music industry; I found a underserved niche market to help songwriters understand the alternatives available to them in Music Publishing.”
Frank says that the bio of Tommy James’s, former lead singer of the Shondells, helped him understand a musician’s need for his business. “His (Tommy) story typified all the reasons for starting The Royalty Network. He signed contracts without knowing what he gave away. It affirmed that I want to take care of my clients so they can sleep well at night. We spend the time necessary to educate and inform artists so they can make the right decisions.”
With a thriving business that includes clients like Beyonce, Frank says he’s fortunate to have someone he greatly respects to keep him grounded. ”My wife Kathy affirms the principles I believe in. She keeps me grounded to keep family a priority while I work in a relentless and fast paced industry.”
Frank’s company grows while record stores continue to close. He does it by keeping his team in sync to execute on a handful of the right priorities. He also infuses passion into his planning. “We want to make a difference in the career of thousands of songwriters. We’re all about career building, not career ending. We care greatly about adding value to our clients’ careers.”











