How do I offer exclusive licensing while still selling leases on BeatStars?

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Many producers wonder if offering leasing and exclusive rights to the same beat will cause confusion or devalue their work. But done right, this hybrid strategy allows you to maximize profit while giving serious artists the option to lock in exclusivity.


 What’s the Difference?

  • Leasing = Non-exclusive license (multiple artists can use it under set terms)
  • Exclusive License = One artist gets full usage rights; beat is no longer sold to others


 How to Offer Both the Right Way


1. Set Up Multiple Licensing Tiers

In your BeatStars beat settings:

  • Add MP3 Lease, WAV Lease, Trackout Lease, etc.
  • Create a higher-tier Exclusive License option
  • Use clear terms for each tier (streaming caps, commercial rights, file delivery)


2. Be Transparent About Leasing History

  • Some buyers want exclusivity with no prior leases
  • Others are okay knowing the beat was leased but want it taken down going forward
  • State clearly in the beat description:
    • “This beat has been leased before. Exclusive buyers get full rights and removal from store.”

 Honesty builds trust and avoids legal confusion.


3. Remove Beat Upon Exclusive Sale

Once an exclusive license is sold:

  • Immediately unpublish the beat from your store
  • Manually disable free downloads or leases
  • Deliver all tracked-out stems and paperwork to the buyer

 You can’t legally sell leases anymore after exclusivity is granted.


4. Charge Accordingly

  • Set your Exclusive License price much higher to reflect the loss of future leases
  • Example:
    • Leases = $30–100
    • Exclusives = $300–$1,000+ depending on popularity

 You’re selling the rights, not just the file—price like it matters.


5. Track Who Bought What

  • Use BeatStars order data to maintain accurate records
  • Save license agreements and contact info for lease vs. exclusive buyers
  • If a beat has gone exclusive, make sure no new leases go out


 Final Thought:

Leasing and exclusives can work side by side as long as you stay organized, transparent, and professional. Think of leases as recurring income and exclusives as big one-time sales. Structure your offers so you benefit from both without legal headaches.

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