Podcasts by Making It with Chris G.

142: Podcast Update, Twitch and NFT's for Musicians from 2021-10-18T09:00

In this episode, I give a quick update on the show and take a quick dive into Twitch and NFT's for musicians. It's our goal to bring on guests in the world of Twitch and NFT's and sharing how th...

#141: Finding a First Career in the Music Industry Working Concerts, Festivals&Tour Management from 2021-09-28T09:00

In this episode, I share some tips on how to get started working concerts and festivals. We go over some different positions, how to get your foot in the door, and some skills that will help som...

140: How to Get Started as a Concert Promoter - Producing Locals Shows from 2021-09-27T09:00

This episode focuses on how to get started as a concert promoter by getting reps booking local shows.

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#139: Foundation to Your Music Career: Content, Customer Journey, Branding&Business Models from 2021-09-23T09:00

This is the foundation lesson of a 12-week series that started on 1/18/2021. Get Access to all 12 Lessons and more: Listen

#138: Bree Noble&Katie Zaccardi - Launching a New Revenue Stream for Your Music Career from 2021-09-22T09:00

Katie Zaccardi is a musician, marketing expert, has her own podcast Out To Be, and offers many amazing coaching resources for DIY Musicia...

137: Music Marketing with the NEW TikTok feature, Marketing Budgets,&Building Discord Communities from 2021-09-21T09:00

Welcome to a new format in our series! This is our music, marketing, entrepreneurship, and finance news episode with my co-host, Sara Sal...

The Podcast is Back!! from 2021-09-20T09:00

I've missed y'all! We've been putting out content on our YouTube channel pretty consistently, but we're back on audio! It's been a crazy time since March of 2020 full of ups and downs, but it's ...

#135: Jordan Kurland - Founder of Brilliant Corners Artist Management&Serial Entrepreneur from 2021-06-11T16:00

Jordan Kurland is a founding partner in Brilliant Corners Artist Management. With offices in San Francisco, New York, and Seattle Brillia...

#134: Cherele - An Independent Hip Hop Artist Using Creativity in Music&Business from 2021-06-10T19:41:06

Cherele is an Independent Hip Hop artist based in Atlanta, GA. Originally from Ft. Myers, FL she has taken her career into her own hands by using her creativity not just in her music but also in...

#133: Katie Zaccardi - Properly Launching Your Patreon or Next Album, Single, and Marketing Campaign from 2021-04-29T20:34:11

Katie Zaccardi is a singer-songwriter and music business coach that’s focused on helping women in the music industry build sustainable careers and multiply their ...

#132: Isabella Bedoya - Finding Your True Fans&Building Free Organic Funnels from 2021-04-22T18:46:58

Isabella Bedoya helps independent artists establish profitable music careers so they can get paid doing what they love. She is the found...

#131: Dr. Corinne Devin - Becoming a More Confident and Authentic Public Speaker from 2021-04-15T11:50:36

Dr. Corinne Devin: US Navy Commander, Orthodontist, Motivational Speaker, World Traveler, and reigning International Ms. 2020. As a multi-passionate woman, she ha...

#130: Erin M. Jacobson - Music Publishing Deals&How to Become An Entertainment Attorney from 2021-04-09T00:57:08

Erin M. Jacobson is an internationally recognized attorney, experienced deal negotiator, and a seasoned advisor of intellectual property rights who protects musicians, songwriters, music publish...

#129 Jonathan Stone - Co-Founder of Rocket Songs on Music Publishing for Independent Artists from 2021-04-02T19:08:30

Jonathan Stone is the co-Founder of Rocket Songs where independent artists can legally license songs from some of the top songwriters in the world. Stone has been...

#128: Mike Mauer - Building Your Music Marketing Arsenal And Learning How to Pivot And Build New Skills for the Music Industry During a Global Pandemic from 2021-03-26T18:27:41

Mike Mauer is the Head of Marketing for White Oak Music Hall in Houston, TX. With over a decade of music marketing experience and promoting some of the biggest fe...

#127: Benji Stein - Strategies to Getting On Spotify User Generated Playlists with CEO&Founder of PlaylistSupply from 2021-02-18T20:04:30

Benji Stein is the CEO and Founder of PlaylistSupply, a tech company focused on generating lists of every user-generated playlist available on Spotify.  PlaylistS...

#126: Wesley David - A DIY Musician Experimenting with Different Marketing Strategies&Pivoting During a Global Pandemic from 2021-02-09T19:18:14

Wesley David is a Singer-Songwriter who in 2020 released his debut solo album “Never Late Than Better.” During the release campaign for his album he experimented ...

#042: J. Slaughter - A Recording Artist & Physique Competitor on His Pursuit of Making a Difference in the World with Music and Fitness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What would you do if you got a second chance at life? J. Slaughter is an R&B Singer, Personal Trainer, Fitness Model, and Physique and Bodybuilding competitor form St. Arthur, Texas. His music i...

#034: Kevin Lyman - A Journey of Serial Entrepreneurship, Longevity, Creating Powerful Brands, Philanthropy, and Passion for the Next Generation with the Founder of Vans Warped Tour from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#027: Phil Pallen - Shut Up and Build a Powerful Brand from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#026: Michael Yerke - President of House of Blues and Live Nation Talent Discusses What Makes a Great Talent Buyer & Success in the Music Business from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#025: Allen Anders of AEG Live Dallas, TX shares more stories and lessons to be a Successful Talent Buyer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#024: Allen Anders - Talent Buying for AEG Live from South Florida to Dallas, TX and Radio to Music Festivals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#023: Dan Larson - Traversing the Spectrum of Talent Buying and Promoting Shows from Okeechobee Festival, Performing Arts Centers, and Clubs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#022: Wayne Lee - Journey of a Legendary New Orleans Talent Buyer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#021: Jeff B. - A Pioneer of the New Orleans Hip-Hop Scene, Venue Owners, Event Promoter, and Artist Manger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#020: Jon Phillips - CEO of Silverback Music Management on blending the Cultures of Souther California Reggae and the Sounds of New Orleans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#019: Ivan Neville of Dumpstaphunk - Growing Up in a Family of Musicians and Performing with some of the World's Greats from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#018: Erick Greene - Marketing for the Worlds Biggest Promoters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#017: Greg Rollett - Trends in Marketing, Creating Content, and Building Your Audience from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#016: Ari Herstand - DIY Musician Making It in the New Music Business from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hello World – Welcome Back Making It Nation!

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, ...

#015: Kevin Stone (pt.2) - Philosophy on Booking and Promoting Concerts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hello World – Welcome Back Making It Nation!

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, ...

#014: Kevin Stone (pt1) - Booking and Promoting Concerts for Historic Theatre's from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hello World – Welcome Back Making It Nation!

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, ...

#067: Brad Mason - Finding Motivation by Being Fully Engaged Through Movement, Nutrition, Sleep, and Giving Back to the Community from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Brad Mason is an attorney that graduated from Drake University School of Law and Vice President at a bank technology company. Regardless of working 60 to 80 hour weeks, he uses strategies to allow ...

#066: Greg Rollett - Taking Your Marketing Game to the Next Level with Content Creation and Sales Funnels from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode we get into tips on creating content, the importance of content, how to apply the marketing sales funnel to build your brand and business, and much more. In 2017, he has successfull...

#063: Cathy Heller - Building a Career with Sync Licensing And Teaching Musicians How They Can Too from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cathy Heller has built a career in the Sync Licensing world after building a career with placements in TV Shows, Movies, and Commercials. After her success, she started her own company, Catch The M...

#060: Dawn Beyer - Earning $74k with Facebook Live, Being Authentic, and Genuine Connections from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The journey of Dawn Beyer began like so many musicians in Nashville, trying to find their niche, and playing endless hours for little money on Broadway. Everything changed for Dawn the first time s...

#058: Holly Garman - A Creative Approach to Starting a Business in Public Relations Ranging from Music, Fashion, Food, and Theater from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With a diverse background in fashion, food , music and theater, Holly brings a unique blend of creativity, passion and strategic planning to her life as a publicist--generating major results and le...

#055: Joe Pulizzi - Killing Old Marketing Practices And Building Media Companies with a Content Marketing Focus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joe Pulizzi is the founder of Content Marketing Institute, and is known as the Godfather of Content Marketing. His book “Content Inc.” inspired the start of this podcast. Content Marketing Institut...

#054: Kyle Lemaire - Disrupting the Traditional Music Business with Powerful Marketing Techniques that Build Successful Careers in the Industry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Be ready to turn everything you’ve learned about the Music Business upside down, and learn how successful entrepreneurs are building their careers and longevity. Kyle Lemaire is an entrepreneur, ma...

#053: Antony Bland and John Mathiason of Candyshop Management - Two Entrepreneurs and Artist Managers Sharing Stories and Lessons from 50+ Years of Combined Music Industry Experience from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Antony Bland and John Mathiason are the co-founders and owners of Candyshop Management. Combined the two of them have over 50+ years of experience in the music industry, spending many of their year...

#048: Joshua Knight of Paradigm Agency - Creating Your Touring Strategy, Opening for National Acts, and Getting on an Agent's Radar from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This is episode four of the Booking Agent series, and features booking agent, Joshua Knight of Paradigm Agency. In this episode we go into detail on how to create an artist’s touring strategy, how ...

#045: Pete Anderson - Booking Agent at Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) with an Innovative Approach to Developing Talent and Agent Success from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This is episode two of our booking agent series, with Los Angeles based booking agent Pete Anderson from the Agency for the Performing Arts (APA). You can find al...

#044: Jeff Howard - Booking Agent at Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) on Artist Development and Building a Successful Career as a Booking Agent from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This episode kicks off our booking agent series, with Nashville based booking agent Jeff Howard from the Agency for the Performing Arts (APA). You can find all th...

#125: Allison Ross - A Classical Musician Gone Rogue Living a Creative Life with Liberty from 2021-01-29T18:48:56

Allison Ross is a violin player and classical musician based in Kansas where she performs with several orchestras and symphonies. Since the COVID-19 pandemic musi...

#124 - Phil Messier - Synch Licensing and Music Libraries with the Founder of Bopper from 2021-01-25T19:20:27

Phil Messier is the founder of the music synch licensing company, Bopper. In this conversation, we discuss Bopper and how artists can get involved. We also discus...

#123: Ivan Vargas - Lessons from A Lifetime of Discipline&Sacrifice Through Music, TV, Film, and Commercials from 2021-01-11T19:05:46

Ivan Vargas is a Videographer and Animator whose journey has led him through the world of TV commercials, film, music, and sacrificing your dreams for family. He’...

#122: Benny Pough - Achieving Mastery: A 29 Year Major Record Label Career at the Highest Level to Entrepreneurship and New Adventures from 2020-12-26T17:27:49

Benny Pough is a legend in the Record Label world, having worked at the Executive Level for Def Jam Records, Epic Records, Roc Nation, and many more. He has deliv...

#121: Danielle Gray - Building a Strong Foundation with Internships, Freelancing, Starting a Music Business Club and Leadership from 2020-12-10T14:46:20

Danielle Gray is a total hustler that’s still early in her career and already has a resume full of freelance opportunities working shows for venues, CID Entertain...

#120 Kamal Moo - Entertainment Attorney and Author of The Straightforward Guide to the Music Biz on Becoming an Entertainment Attorney, Record Deals and Protecting Your Art from 2020-12-03T17:00

Kamal Moo is an Entertainment Attorney based in Los Angeles, CA, and author of the 2020 book “The Straightforward Guide to the Music Biz: An Entertainment Attorne...

#119 Alex Bowen - An Adventure from being a DIY Talent Buyer&Promoter to Booking the Fillmore New Orleans as a Talent Buyer for Live Nation from 2020-11-27T17:16:31

Alex Bowen is a senior Talent Buyer for Live Nation Entertainment in New Orleans, LA where he books the Fillmore NOLA. His journey began promoting shows independe...

#118 Eva Alexiou-Reo - Owner, Booking Agent, and Artist Manager at FATA Booking on the State of the Industry, Working with an Agent, and Teaching Music Business from 2020-11-21T17:25:35

Eva Alexiou-Reo is the owner of FATA Booking since 1996, which is a booking agency and artist management company based in Philadelphia, PA. She’s also a Music Bus...

#117 Danielle Reiss - Music Publicist and Music Business College Student Gets Fired from her PR Job for Going to a Donald Trump Rally from 2020-11-01T20:39:55

Danielle Reiss is a Music Publicist and Music Business Masters student at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. She moved to Nashville, TN in 2016 to pursue h...

#116 Shane Hazel - Libertarian Candidate for US Senate for the State of Georgia talking Music, Marketing, and Liberty from 2020-10-08T15:34:01

When it comes to the 2020 Election, many are saying this is the most important election of our lives. I agree with that statement, but for completely different re...

#115: Beth McKee - A Journey of Mastering the Classic Sounds of the South and Building Up a New Generation of Women in Music from 2020-10-01T15:18:56

Beth McKee is a true southern girl having been influenced by some of the Southeast’s best musicians and styles starting in Jackson, MS to Austin, TX to New Orlean...

#114: Lady J. Bookums - Empowering DIY Musicians with Skills in Digital Marketing, Live Performance, Artist Development, and Generating Revenue from 2020-08-20T18:35:54

Lady J. Bookums is a Digital Marketing and Music Business expert, who coaches artists and helps them develop skills in digital marketing, live performance, releas...

#113: Justin P. Slaughter&MC King Khan on Producing Music, Home Studios, and Building an Acting Career from 2020-08-13T23:23:29

One of the beauties of the Digital World is that creators and artists can completely take charge of their careers to produce music or any type of content. Justin ...

#112: Bujie Leichtweis - Production Assistant for Alice Cooper&Production Manager for Meridian Entertainment Group on Producing Shows for Promoters&On Tour from 2020-08-06T21:28:32

For every show, there are two sides of the putting on a production, the touring and artist side, and then the promoter and venue side. Bujie Leichtweis is the Pro...

#111: Clinton Sparks - DJ, Producer, Songwriter, Serial Entrepreneur, and Author on How to Win Big in the Music Business from 2020-07-30T16:51:34

After over 100 interviews for the podcast, I’ve learned one of the most important qualities to “making it” is about having the right mindset. Clinton Sparks is a ...

#110: Ana Reina - Spiritual Educator and Artist Manager on Finding Your Purpose, Deep Meditation, and Finding the Right Manager from 2020-07-23T16:00

For many, one of the biggest questions we have in life is “what is my purpose?” Ana Reina is a Spiritual Educator, Artist Manager, and Music Business and Marketin...

#109: Luke Pierce of WORKS Entertainment and Promoter 101 on Building Artist Brands by Creating Communities, Content, and Digital Marketing from 2020-07-16T16:00

Building a powerful brand in today’s music business includes creative marketing strategies, recurring content, and building communities. Luke Pierce is one of the...

#108: Conny Quintanilla and Gabriela Fernandez from the Historic Olympia Theater in Miami, FL on Running a Venue, Pivoting during COVID-19, and Side Hustles from 2020-07-09T16:33:02

When running a venue of any size, it takes a team that operates as one unified front with mutual respect and empathy. Working with Conny Quintanilla and Gabriella...

#107: Jeremy Skaller - co-Founder of The Heavy Group on Building a Successful Artist Management&Production Company with Mindfulness and Empathy from 2020-07-03T16:25:13

During a time with venues being shut down and tours being put on hold, this is a good time for us to look inward and turn up the volume on empathy. Jeremy Skaller...

#106: Camille Barbone - A Polymath of the Music Business from Developing and Managing Madonna to Working with All Departments of Major Labels from 2020-06-25T16:00

It’s tough for one to do a lot of things great at one time, but one can do a lot of great things over a career or lifetime. Camille Barbone is a true polymath of ...

#105: Dr. Shanta Barton-Stubbs - Founder and Executive Director of New Image Youth Center a Real Life Superhero Creating Meaningful Change in Her Community from 2020-06-18T15:42:18

Discrimination and racial injustice is still a real problem in the music industry in 2020. Dr. Shanta Barton-Stubbs is the Founder and Executive Director of New I...

#104: Kohrey - Building Artist Brands through Creating Views, Streams, and REAL Followers with Digital and Influencer Music Marketing from 2020-06-11T16:00

Kohrey is a digital marketing strategist and expert and one of the co-founders of Brandman Network and Contrabrand Agency. His agency is focused on building artis...

#103: Kendall Corso - Co-Founder and COO of Backline, A Holistic Approach to Mental Health for Touring and Festival Personnel from 2020-05-28T19:26:13

Kendall Corso is the Co-Founder and COO of Backline. A company focused on the mental health of the people working behind the scenes of tours and festivals. Backli...

#102: Micah Davidson - A Music Industry Serial Entrepreneur on being a Booking Agent, Talent Buyer, and Festival Producer from 2020-05-21T19:49:59

Micah Davidson is the founder and CEO of Charlotte, NC based Midwood Entertainment. His company has multiple divisions in the live concert production realm. Start...

#101: Andrew Duhon - Grammy Nominated Singer-Songwriter on Bringing Value to Your Audience and Learning How to Pivot with Alternative Revenue Streams from 2020-05-14T15:35:04

Andrew Duhon is a singer-songwriter based in New Orleans, LA. His second album, ‘The Moorings’Listen

#100: Chris Goyzueta - A Journey Through Life with Tourette Syndrome while Promoting and Producing Over 2,500 Shows with Live Nation, AEG Presents, and Independently from 2020-05-07T16:36:45

Chris Goyzueta is the host of Making It with Chris G and founder of the Making It Academy. For the 100th episode, the tables have been turned and producer Jason T...

#100: Chris Goyzueta - A Journey Through Life with Tourette Syndrome while Promoting and Producing Over 2,500 Shows with Live Nation, AEG Presents, and Independently from 2020-05-07T16:36:45

Chris Goyzueta is the host of Making It with Chris G and founder of the Making It Academy. For the 100th episode, the tables have been turned and producer Jason T...

#099: Ryan Murphy, of Huntsville Amphitheater and Venue Group, on Building Venues and Strong Communities with a Foundation of Punk Rock from 2020-04-24T00:17:54

Ryan Murphy is the President of Huntsville Venue Group and Head of Amphitheaters and Venues for Venue Group. His company is currently working with the city of Hun...

#098: Rick Barker - Taking Your Independent Music Career to the Next Level Through Digital Marketing, Content Creation, and Building Relationships from 2020-04-09T16:06:06

Rick Barker is one of the leaders in the DIY Musician space. He is a phenomenal speaker, music business coach, mentor, digital marketer, and content creator. Rick...

#097: Derek Sivers - Creative Ways to Pursue Your Music Career, Life, Challenging Yourself, and Breaking the Habits of the Traditional Music Business from 2020-03-05T15:45:28

Derek was a professional touring musician, who was looking for a way to release his music online. At the time, the only way artists could sell their music online ...

#096: Ari Herstand - Strategies for DIY Musicians and Exciting New Updates to the Book “How to Make It in the New Music Business” from 2020-02-07T20:03:24

Ari Herstand returns to the show with another exciting episode filled with strategies and wisdom for DIY Musicians. In December 2019, he released the 2nd Edition ...

#095: Katie Zaccardi – Bringing a Wellness and Self-Care Approach to Artist Coaching and the Music Industry with a Focus on Mental Health from 2019-11-03T15:07:43

Kattie Zaccardi is a wellness and career coach that’s also an musician, songwriter, music industry professional, and certified yoga instructor. In her journey, she has been very open about her o...

#094: Jesse Stoll - AEG Presents SE Talent Buyer, Stories from Growing Up in the Business&Becoming a Talent Buyer from 2019-10-24T20:39:08

Jesse Stoll is a Sr. Talent Buyer at AEG Presents Southeast based in West Palm Beach, FL. Jesse and his office book shows in the Southeast United States with their main focus being in Florida. H...

#093: Heather Mae – Making Pop Music Her Own Way with a Message to Empower, Inspire, and Make a Difference from 2019-10-04T21:36:50

Heather Mae is an award-winning singer-songwriter who is unfazed by what typical pop artist today is “supposed” to look like and how the typical pop artist is “supposed” to sound. She writes and...

#092: Reid Martin – Creativity and Outside of the Box Thinking on Touring and Artist Development with an Artist Manager and Natural Born Entrepreneur from 2019-09-26T22:19:59

Reid Martin is the Founder and CEO of New Orleans based Artist Management company, MidCitizen. His experience from managing his own band, being on the road, managing a venue, managing artists, a...

#091: Adam Ross – Operations Manager for Winter Circle Productions and AEG Presents Gulf Coast on Tour Managing, Show Settlements, and Producing Shows from 2019-09-19T20:35:16

Adam Ross is the Operations Manager and Production Manager for AEG Presents Gulf Coast and Winter Circle Productions. His career in the music business started working at the legendary Tipitina’s...

#090: Emily Kopp - Working with Managers, Rebranding, Co-Writing, and Creating Art from 2019-09-12T15:49:30

Emily Kopp returns for a Round 2 on the podcast. Kopp is a singer-songwriter, musician, producer, world traveler, and badass human based in Nashville, TN. To hear...

#089: Kelly Kapp - VP of Touring and Executive VP of House of Blues Entertainment Talent at Live Nation - 17 Years of Touring and Artist Development from 2019-09-05T16:00

Kelly Kapp is the VP of Touring and Executive VP of House of Blues Entertainment Talent at Live Nation. She is the first executive working in a dual role with bot...

#088: Kristen Agee - Synch Licensing for TV and Film and Sound Design from 2019-08-30T00:09:02

Kristen Agee is a business owner, musician, composer, producer, and an all-around awesome person with great philosophies on the music business, relationships, kin...

#087: Jade Driver - From Fangirl to Marking Her Favorite Artists and Entrepreneurial Success from 2018-10-26T05:47:35

Jade Driver is on of the founders of Crowd Surf, along with her business partner Cassie Petrey. Crowd Surf is a marketing company which also handles PR and artist...

#086: Branding for Musicians - A Masterclass on the Laws to Building a Powerful Brand from 2018-10-18T20:19:55

Most companies overcomplicate branding. Tim Ferriss has one of my favorite definitions on branding, and that’s “consistently over-delivering the same one or two v...

#085: Strategies to Playing Live&Building Your Email List featuring Lessons from Ari Herstand, Bree Noble, Cheryl B. Engelhardt, and Shannon Curtis from 2018-10-11T16:12:18

The questions I receive the most are related to touring and building a fanbase. Regardless of where you are in your career, whether you’re just starting out or ha...

#084: June Millington - A Fearless Pioneer for Women in Rock N’ Roll and Co-Founder of the All Girls Rock Band Fanny from 2018-10-04T16:48:15

June Millington is one of the founder of Fanny, the first ever all girls rock band to release an album on a major label. In 1970, Fanny released their self titled...

#083: Cheryl B. Engelhardt - Building, Managing and ROCKIN’ Your Email Subscribers for Musicians from 2018-09-27T15:55:54

Cheryl B. Engelhardt is a true pioneer in the world of DIY Musicians, and one the only or very few people that extensively talks about building and managing your ...

#082: Bree Noble - Path to Being a Profitable Independent Musician from 2018-09-20T15:50:04

The beauty of today’s music business, is that there are so many ways musicians can make a living. It’s important to remember that every artist is a business, and ...

#081: Dawn Beyer - Building a Music Career on Your Own Terms with Live Video as the Foundation and How You Can Do It Too (S02 E01) from 2018-09-13T15:18:41

The Podcast is BACK with Season 2!! The first guest of the new season is the return of Dawn Beyer! Dawn is a true pioneer and living proof of how you can build a ...

#080: Jim Mallonee - 35+ Years of Booking and Promoting the Greatest Artists of our Lifetime at the Highest Level from 2018-04-12T04:00

One can’t do a lot of things great at one time, but one can do a lot of great things over a lifetime. Jim Mallonee is the Senior Vice President of Southeast Booki...

#079: S’von - A Musician's Journey Through the Music Industry Performing with Legends on the World's Biggest Stages from 2018-04-05T17:25:24

S’von is currently the keyboard player for the legendary Smokey Robinson. Prior to that his journey began playing in clubs and small tours, until his journey one ...

#078: Opportunities for DIY Musicians with Airbnb Concerts, the State of Social Media, Spotify Going Public, iHeart Media Bankruptcy and more. - News&Q's #001 from 2018-03-29T04:23:05

This episode features a new format. It is our first ever news/headlines that musicians and students of the music business should pay attention to, along with a li...

#077: Jovan Polanco - Founder of Swerve Presents, An Independent Promoter and Content Creator with a Focus on Creating a Brand with Culture from 2018-03-15T03:31:34

When the average concert goer goes to a show, they don’t know the difference between Live Nation, AEG Presents, or whomever else is promoting the show. They are t...

#076: Kevin Calabro - Co-Founder of Indie Record Label Royal Potato Family, and Founder of Calabro Music Media on Running an Independent Label, Artist Development and More. from 2018-03-08T13:10:09

The music industry is not a career, it’s a lifestyle. Kevin Calabro is a veteran of the business, whose passion for music connects everything he touches from the ...

#075: Rodney Hazard - Creating Beautiful Artistic Content and Building Powerful Relationships with Fellow Collaborators Through Social Media from 2018-03-01T05:31:37

Rodney Hazard is an Art Director, Producer, and DJ based in Brooklyn, NY. On February 23, 2018, he released his second album, Sain or Savage, which premiered on N...

#074: Jason Davis - A Lifetime of Songwriting and Entrepreneurship from 2018-02-22T05:00

Jason Davis is a serial entrepreneur, A&R, and expert in artist development. He’s a co-founder and president of multiple companies including One One 7 Management,...

#073: Mark Schaefer - Strategies to Building Your Music Brand and Becoming KNOWN from 2018-02-15T05:00

Mark Schaefer is a marketing and social media strategist. He’s a six-time author, which includes the book KNOWN - “The handbook for Unleashing Your Personal Brand...

#072: 8 Keys to Continue Thriving in 2018 from 2018-02-08T05:00

According to Business Insider, 80% of Americans give up on their New Year’s resolutions and goals by February 1st. We can’t afford for you to give up on your goal...

#071: Ron Richard - Owner of SimplePlay Presents and Talent Buyer at One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans - Artist Development Strategies from Years of Booking and Promoting Live Music from 2018-02-05T15:59:04

Ron Richard is the owner of New Orleans based Artist Development and Promotions company, SimplePlay Presents, and the Talent Buyer for One Eyed Jacks. In this epi...

#070: Oliver Wood of the Wood Brothers - An Adventure with Musical Greats, Independence, and Creative Freedom from 2018-01-25T05:22:07

Oliver Wood is one of the founders of The Wood Brothers, along with his brother, Chris Wood. After several years on their own path, they discovered their musical ...

#069: Mark Samuels - Owner&Founder of Basin Street Records - A 20 Year Journey and Counting as an Independent Record Label Featuring the Beautiful Sounds of New Orleans from 2018-01-18T05:00

In 2017, Basin Street Records c...

#068: Lennon Cihak - Building a Massive Network Through Writing for Blogs and How Musicians can Get Featured on Music Blogs from 2018-01-11T05:00

A common thing we always hear in the music industry, “it’s all about relationships.” I’ve always said that promoting shows is the ultimate gateway drug into the m...

#065: Touring with a Plan and Strategy - Where to Play, When to Play, and How to Sell Tickets from 2017-12-21T05:20

This episode is all about Touring Strategy! How often to play, which cities or markets to play, what types of venues to play, what are promoters, talent buyers, a...

#064: Tommy Darker - Creating Unique Business Models And Strategies for DIY Musicians from 2017-12-15T15:57:08

Tommy Darker is a DIY Musician and Entrepreneur. He has mastered the Alexander Osterwalder concept of creating unique Business Models and has applied it to the music business for musicians. Tommy i...

#062: Angela Mastrogiacomo - Building Your Story Through Written Form, From Artists Bios To Social Media Management, Publicity And Much More from 2017-11-30T13:59:56

Angela Mastrogiacomo is an entrepreneur, publicist, blogger, and founder of Muddy Paw PR and Infectious Magazine. What inspires me about Angela, is all the amazing content she puts out there for ar...

#061: 5 Creative DIY Approaches for Musicians in Today’s Music Business from 2017-11-23T05:00

This is our second annual Thanksgiving special. In this episode, show producer, Jason Trosclair, joins the show to discuss creative DIY approaches for musicians from past guests. I've gathered some...

#059: Meg White - Booking Agent at ICM Partners: Success by the Power of Kindness, Hustle, Patience, and Building Meaningful Relationships from 2017-11-09T13:08:52

Meg White is a Booking Agent at ICM Partners. Her journey at ICM began after an internship at Roadrunner Records, working with and cold calling College Radio Stations. At ICM she has worked as an a...

#057: Leslie Mendelson - Expanding Musical Horizons and Making Friends in Unexpected Places from 2017-10-26T21:18:48

In 2017, Leslie Mendelson released a new album, 8 years after her grammy nominated debut “Swan Feathers.” This new album, “Love & Murder,” has taken her music in a new direction, and is a true repr...

#056: Davey Jay - A Copyright & Publishing Foundation Masterclass with Entertainment Attorney Davey Jay from 2017-10-19T04:00

Davey Jay returns to the podcast for a copyright and publishing foundation masterclass. In this episode we discuss everything you need to know to get started with building a foundation knowledge of...

#051: Jasmine Star - Ripping the Bandaid off to Pursue Your Dreams, and Building a Successful Business of the RIGHT Fans with Powerful Social Media and Content Strategy from 2017-08-31T04:00

Jasmine Star is a social media and business strategist, and professional photographer. After deciding law school wasn’t for her, Jasmine ripped the bandaid off, and decided to follower her dreams t...

#050: Ben Weeden - COO of House of Blues Entertainment at Live Nation - Building the Largest Portfolio of Clubs & Theaters for the Most Powerful Concert Promoter in the World from 2017-08-24T04:32:32

Benjamin Weeden is the COO of House of Blues Entertainment at Live Nation for their Clubs & Theaters division. In 2016, his team promoted over 10,000 concerts in the United States. The company owns...

#049: Ari Herstand - Creative Ways to Build a Following, Generate Revenue, and Promote Your Music in the New Music Business from 2017-08-17T04:18:25

Ari Herstand is the author of “How to Make It in the New Music Business.” This conversation is our Round 2 follow-up to episode 16 featuring the introduction to the book, and Ari’s backstory. In th...

#047: Corey Glover of Living Colour - Stories of Rock N’ Roll, Touring with a Legendary Broadway Show, Winning Grammy’s, and an Academy Award Winning Film from 2017-08-03T04:48:47

This episode features Corey Glover from legendary Grammy-Award Winning Rock Band, Living Colour. On September 7, 2017, Living Colour will be releasing their first studio album in 8 years, which fea...

#046: Jeremy Holgersen - Booking Agent for United Talent Agency with a 20+ Year Career Working with Influential Agents, Becoming a Leader and Building Powerful Teams from 2017-07-27T04:00

Jeremy Holgersen is a booking agent for United Talent Agency (UTA) in New York, NY. He has been a booking agent for over 20 years, having worked with some of the greatest agents in the business, an...

#043: Neal Casal of Chris Robinson Brotherhood Shares Stories from his 30+ Year Career from 2017-07-06T05:20:40

What’s your definition of Making It? Neal Casal has built a 30+ year career as a guitarist and singer-songwriter, who has released 10 original albums, toured and ...

#041: Jeffrey James - An Adventure in the Nashville Songwriters Scene, Publishing Deals, & Working Towards Songwriting Mastery from 2017-06-22T04:06:40

How many songs do you have to write to start getting to the good stuff? This episode features Nashville based R&B/Alt-Pop/Singer-Songwriter Jeffrey James. In this conversation we discuss reachin...

#040: Pank Nayyar - A 9,000 Mile Journey to Pursue a Dream to Become a WWE Superstar from 2017-06-15T04:00

What would you do to reach your dreams? How much would you sacrifice to get one step closer to reaching them? The most beautiful part in pursuing your dreams is the journey. That’s where all the...

#039: Fran Snyder - The Power of Building a Worldwide House Concerts Network of Over 1,000 Hosts from 2017-06-08T05:10:29

Fran Snyder is a singer-songwriter and the Founder of Concerts In Your Home, The Listening Room Network, and the Listening Room Festival. In this episode we continue our house concerts series, a...

#038: Shannon Curtis - How to Earn Over $50k in 4 Months Playing House Concerts - An Innovative Approach to Building a Fulfilling Music Career from 2017-06-01T04:37:05

Shannon Curtis is an independent songwriter, singer, performer, recording artist, speaker, and author, based in Los Angeles. Her fourth full-length record, entitled Creationism, was released on ...

#037: Ari Nisman - College Booking Agent & Entrepreneur Discussing the College Circuit, Booking for Corporate Gigs, Military, & more from 2017-05-25T04:27:42

Ari Nisman is the President and CEO of Degy Entertainment. The company is most known for its success in booking talent for Colleges and University. He got his start in the industry working for r...

#036: Inside the Life of a Talent Buyer - Lessons to Becoming a Talent Buyer & Concert Promoter from 2017-05-18T04:00

Inside the life of a Talent Buyer. In this episode we feature lessons and insight to becoming a Talent Buyer and Concert Promoter. How to get started, how to succeed, and how to grow with compan...

#035: Brandon T. Adams - Reaching Your Crowdfunding Goals, the Power of Content Marketing, and Podcasting with Industry Leaders from 2017-05-11T04:00

Brandon T. Adams is a serial entrepreneur and crowdfunding expert. One of Brandon’s first ventures was starting a podcast where he travelled the country learning from some of the leading experts...

#033: Samantha Jennings - A True Road Warrior Blazing Through Arenas Across the World. A Sleepless, and Badass Road Manager Extraordinaire. from 2017-04-27T04:00:16

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#032: Isabella Acker - Curator of Culture, Collaboration, Community, and Entrepreneur of the Miami Entertainment Scene from 2017-04-20T06:00

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#031: Dickerman of WJRR 101.1 - A Journey of Creating Longevity in Traditional Radio, Overcoming Challenges of Technology, and Creating Opportunities and Community from 2017-04-13T15:07:45

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#030: Jason Hunnicutt - Owner of 1904 Music Hall in Jacksonville, FL on Running and Opening Your Own Venue from 2017-04-06T15:18:09

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#029: Court Bauer - Former Creative Executive of WWE to Entrepreneur & Podcast Network owner and Producer of Live Events, MMA, and Pro Wrestling from 2017-03-30T06:00

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...

#028: Davey Jay - Protecting Your Intellectual Property and Your Career in the Entertainment Business from 2017-03-23T05:18:46

Welcome to another episode of Making It with Chris G where we have Conversations with people in the world of entertainment who are making it, from behind the scenes to the spotlight. Sharing the...