James is a relatively new artist who is almost finished recording a new EP, has a sizable local following and local shows, and has recently begun touring outside of their home region. This new EP is expected to be released within the next six months. He believes that their live sound and experience are what set them apart. They want to capitalize on their growing fan base, capitalize on their strong live shows, and lay the groundwork for a larger tour that will help James expand their audience while also increasing merchandise revenue. He is currently self-managing and finds that managing both the business and creative aspects of their career are incompatible. Because they haven't been as responsive to booking inquiries and other new business opportunities while writing and recording their EP, James may be missing out on opportunities. 

Q. Can you make an artist management proposal why James should hire an artist manager and why it would be better than continuing in their self-managed situation they are in now. Including foundational understanding of the recorded music business, copyright, publishing and licensing, marketing,and distribution,