I think the best way to succeed is creating the demand for your product.... why do people need your beat?? The reason why so little people make is cause so many people quit.. you will not be successful in a matter of months, it will take years. Begin investing your time learning music, the ins and outs, reading.. playing(if you don't already play), believe me you will understand why you do certain things and how to do them.... when your ish is dope and you know you've established your own sound... begin charging people. A real musician spends most of his life practicing, three, four hours a day starting at a young age. networking is also one of those things you must invest your time in. Do you know any industry people in your area.. what I mean by industry people is active artists, dj's, producer, promoters....
If you do become friends with them, stay in touch with everyone you meet that might possibly help you grow. Do you know any Mix tape Dj's they are usually key.. they put your ish on and know tons of people.
I'm in the process of putting together a mix tape... i'll be producing every track, (roughly 15 tracks) remix's. By me doing this, i'm being introduced to a lot of people I would not have ever never done anything with otherwise.
Anyways hard work pays off, no work doesn't!!!
Dz