Making It with Chris G.
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 91 ratingsChris G. has been in the Music Business since 2006 as a concert promoter, artist manager, and booking agent. “Making It” is not about being on top of the charts, winning mainstream awards, or having millions of social media followers. Though those things are nice, that’s a very small percentage of the industry. “Making It” is about having conversations with people that do what they love full time, instead of being stuck with a career they hate. Throughout his journey, Chris has met many inspiring individuals who have in his eyes “made it” and who have an abundant amount of stories and wisdom that should be shared with the world of aspiring creatives, musicians, actors, athletes, and entrepreneurs. The objective of this podcast is to educate and motivate individuals by sharing stories of people who are “making it” every day.
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#167: Steph Belcher - Taxes for Musicians & What Type of Business to Setup
February 22, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 139 MBIt's hard for musicians and people in the music business to find accountants and tax experts that understand how our industry works. Steph Belcher is a tax and business expert that has worked in many different areas of the music industry for 20 years. She's worked with some really big names in the music industry, and during the 2008 market crash, started transitioning to working with taxes and bookkeeping. Today, she helps musicians all over the country with filing their taxes and setting up...
#166: Tara Divina - Developing Your Artist Brand & Music Business Strategy
February 01, 2022 15:41 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBTara Divina is a heart-healing medicine musician who creates songs to bring our deepest prayers into reality. She draws on her experience as a Vice President at the Warner Music Group to offer business coaching for conscious musicians, visionary artists, and business owners so they can build an organic fan base using authentic self-expression, and generate a sustainable income using all of their gifts. Tara has worked with hundreds of musicians and dozens of record labels over 10+ years to g...
#165: When Should Music Artists Start Using NFT's & How they Can Add Value to Your Community
January 29, 2022 12:18 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBSo much talk about NFT's, Crypto, and Web 3.0. Is it something that every music artist should be using though? Or at what point should artists start using NFT's? How can they add value to your community and brand? In this episode of the NIFTY Music Show, Greg Rollett, and I discuss these topics and take a deep dive on how NFT's can create community, offer value, and much more. Connect with Greg Rollett at https://www.instagram.com/gregrollett. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/mak...
#164: How Do Shows Get Booked? The Booking Process from Avail to Announce (A MASTER CLASS)
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBHow do shows get booked? Who decides what artist plays in what venue? Who the players in the game? This episode is about the entire booking process from receiving an artist's available date to announcing a show. A concert booking Masterclass! Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest...
#163: Buying NFT's on ROYAL - What You Need to Know
January 14, 2022 15:03 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBFor the past few weeks, I've talked about the NFT Music marketplace ROYAL. Recently, I tried to buy my first NFT on ROYAL, and have some things to share about the buying experience on the platform. In this episode, I'll go over what went wrong with the experience, how to buy on ROYAL, and more. Welcome to the NIFTY Music Show on the Making It Network! Connect with Greg Rollett at https://www.instagram.com/gregrollett. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got qu...
#162: Musicians Have the Blueprint to End Poverty
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBMusicians have the blueprint to end poverty. This episode is inspired from a talk I did for my final lecture I did for an Entertainment Finance course. It was part of a four week financial freedom series where students learned about the different economic schools, income producing assets, how to analyze stocks, Web 3.0, and finished with the musicians business blueprint. I believe the model that musicians, and really most of the music industry operate in, is a map on how we can build up the ...
#161: NAS Releases His First NFT's on ROYAL, the Final Nipsy Hussle Album & Audius is Ready to Compete with Spotify
January 07, 2022 15:31 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this episode, Greg Rollett and I discuss NAS releasing his first two singles on ROYAL. A platform he's an investor in, and recently released its first track by 3lau, now worth over $6 Million. The final Nipsy Hussle album is being released as an NFT on a new digital rights management platform called RAIRTECH. Only 1,000 copies will be available, but the starting price is big money! Audius is a new Web 3.0 streaming platform looking to compete with Spotify. The platform has many big-n...
#160: Will NFT’s End the Traditional Music Business and Streaming? Mike Shinoda’s NFT drop & the Future of streaming with Greg Rollett (NIFTY Music Show)
December 10, 2021 15:33 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBMarketing Guru Greg Rollett returns to the show to talk Web 3.0 and how it will change the traditional music business. Recently, we both tried to buy the Mike Shinoda Ziggurats NFT Mixtape. We discuss this project, how streaming will change, and the potential impact Web 3.0 will have on the music industry, marketing tips, and much more. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG https://www.instagram.com/makingitwith...
#159: Should NFT's Replace the Concert Ticket? Artists Competing with Virtual Apes & Much more on The NIFTY Music Show Ep01
November 26, 2021 22:35 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBWelcome to the NIFTY Music Show on the Making It Network. These shows will focus on music and NFT's, and how the music industry is transformed through Web 3.0. In this first episode, we will discuss if concert tickets should be NFT's, Bored Apes Yacht Club metaverse band, 3lau's new NFT marketplace ROYAL, and the 30 Year Anniversary of Death Row Records with Doggystyle NFT's. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG ...
#158: How An Independent Promoter Can Become a Talent Buyer for Live Nation
November 23, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBI don't share my journey often, but I get asked this question all the time. What was my journey as an independent promoter and how did I become a Talent Buyer for Live Nation. Shout out to Gavin for this question: https://www.instagram.com/gloomis__/. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world...
#157: Why WAX Blockchain is the BEST Place for Independent Musicians to Create NFT's
November 22, 2021 15:15 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBIt's easy to create an NFT these days to sell your music, tickets to your shows, and pretty much any art or content you create. WAX is a platform with its own marketplace that makes it very easy for anybody to create and sell an NFT, and make a commission anytime that NFT is resold. In this episode, I share my thoughts on why I believe WAX Blockchain is the best platform for musicians. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a ...
#156: 5 Ways Local Bands Can Split Ticket Revenue or Money Made at the Door
November 16, 2021 12:59 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBLocal artists often try to determine the fairest way to split the money made from local shows. Here are 5 different scenarios that local artists can use to split the ticket revenue made from presales, door sales, and online sales. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (...
#155: Ronnie Gross Jr - Making a Full Time Living Playing Music & Getting Started with Twitch
November 15, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBRonnie Gross Jr. became a Full-Time musician in July of 2021. Meaning, his sole income comes from playing music and doing what he loves. There are many different ways musicians can earn a living doing music full-time. The catalyst for Ronnie Gross Jr. was performing cover shows. In this episode, we discuss how to build a network to get better cover show opportunities, how to promote yourself at those shows, getting started with Twitch, and much more. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon....
#154: ASTROWORLD the Music Festival Disaster that Could've Been Prevented, Truth About Concert Security & Solutions
November 10, 2021 04:56 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBAt ASTROWORLD, as of November 9, 2021, 8 people were reported dead, 11 experienced cardiac arrest, and over 300 people were injured, due to crowd surge, the potential of people getting stapped with needles with unknown substances, and people storming the entrances. This is a tragedy that could have and should have been prevented. In this episode, we cover a history of tragedies at concerts, the events of Astroworld, and solutions for the future. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/m...
#153: 3 Tips on How to Get More Fans - The Awareness Stage of the Customer Journey
November 08, 2021 15:50 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBThe first stage of the customer journey is the awareness stage. In this episode, I share 3 tips on how to find more fans. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithch...
#152: NFT Tickets Are the Solution to Ticket Scalpers for Live Nation, AEG Presents, Venues & Promoters
November 03, 2021 10:57 - 6 minutes - 9.28 MBOne of the biggest complaints that Michael Rapino (CEO of Live Nation) and other promoters, sports teams, or live event producers have are tickets being sold in the aftermarket. A great solution to that issue is NFT tickets. Let me explain in this video. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the wor...
#151: A More Inclusive & Equitable Music Industry from a Libertarian Perspective with Jakobi Bonner
November 02, 2021 11:50 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this episode, I was invited to be interviewed by a Music Business student, Jakobi Bonner, who saw me speak at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. Jakobi interviewed me for his Master's thesis, where we speak about equity and diversity in the music business. What are the current issues that we need to address to be more inclusive as an industry, and what we can do to improve them? We talk about my experience in the business, how to succeed in the industry, and much more. Get in touch w...
#150: Out of Sight, Out of Mind- Why Marketing is Just as Important as Messaging - Chris G. on The Brian Nichols Show
November 01, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBHow often have you gone out of your way to purchase a can of RC Cola? Not too often, eh? (unless you're one of those RC Cola fanboys)... Now, if I were to say, "think of a brand of soda", Pepsi and Coca-Cola are likely the first to pop into your mind? Why? Enter the world of marketing. Yes, what you say matters. But if you're out of sight, you're out of mind. That's why today's guest has made bringing professional marketing to the liberty movement. Chris Goyzueta (Making it with ...
#149: MuensterVision - Releasing Music & Building Communities with NFT and Divorcing from Traditional Music Platforms
October 28, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBMunsterVision is a hip-hop artist based in Houston, TX, and a pioneer in the world of NFT's. He's completely abandoned the traditional music platforms, because of their favoritism to major label artists and not giving independents a real change due to PAYOLA. He has gone the route of blockchain technology and NFT's to release content and music. In this episode, we discuss his journey and experience with NFT's, which platforms he uses, and much more. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.c...
#148: How to Become An Music Artist Manager Today - Skills, Strategies, and Education
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBHow do you become an artist manager in the music business? You can start today! It's all about getting reps and becoming a practitioner. Books mentioned in this episode: How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://amzn.to/3fRtxsx All You Need to Know About the Music Business: https://amzn.to/3umqUEw Podcasts Mentioned: Creative Juice - https://indepreneur.io/podcast/ Rick Barker - https://rickbarker.com/podcasts/ Ari Herstand - https://aristake.com/nmb/ Lennon Cihak - htt...
147: Does the Number of Social Media Followers, Streams, and Views Matter in 2021 & beyond for Musicians?
October 26, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBDoes the number of followers you have on any of the social media platforms, or how many streams you get, or how many views you get matter? Kind of. But there is a whole lot more that goes into it than just that. Those are vanity metrics. In this video, I discuss what really matters for musicians when building a business. To learn more about Phillip Stutts visit https://www.phillipstutts.com. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or s...
146: Building a Powerful Music Industry Network - A Strategy I Call Artist ID
October 25, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MBIt's impossible to network with and meet everyone. You have to have the right strategy. Learn how to network with the right artists and professionals behind the scenes. Get a FREE copy of the "Artist ID Spreadsheet" here. When you sign up, it'll lead you to a google doc. Create a copy or download the file: https://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/artistid Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG https://www.instagram.com/...
#145: Phillip Stutts - Applying the Undefeated Marketing System That Won Over 1,400 Elections to the Music Industry
October 21, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBPhillip Stutts is the marketing mind behind winning over 1,400 elections from presidential races to congress, the senate, and many other elected positions. He developed a 5-step marketing system that can be applied to winning presidential elections to marketing fortune 200 companies to marketing independent musicians and small businesses. Stutts is the author of the Undefeated Marketing System and host of the Undefeated Marketing Podcast where he features some of the most brilliant marketers...
144: How to Become a Talent Buyer for Live Nation & Other Major Promoters such as AEG Presents
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode, I share some tips on what Live Nation looks for in a Talent Buyer and how I became a Talent Buyer at House of Blues New Orleans. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ Listen to the Podcast on iTunes: http://apple.co/2fzwTCK Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2jjxIUV Where do you hang out on Social Media? Find us here... Website: http://www.makingitwithch...
143: Rebecca Day - The Free Market Musician Integrating Creativity in Music, Business & Life
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBThe Free Market Musician is edited and published by independent singer, songwriter, performer, and writer, Rebecca Day. Over the past decade, Rebecca has run her music business with a dogged passion and stubborn desire to, like The Fountainhead character, Howard Roark, see her work done her way. Over the years she has self-funded several independent regional tours with her group The Crazy Daysies. She has also independently released 2 EPs, a full album, and several singles under her...
142: Podcast Update, Twitch and NFT's for Musicians
October 18, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBIn 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 those platforms/tools can help independent musicians. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ Listen to the Podcast on iTunes: http://apple.co/2fzwTCK Spotify: http://spoti.fi/...
#141: Finding a First Career in the Music Industry Working Concerts, Festivals & Tour Management
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBIn 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 someone stand out. Blog Post Referenced: https://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/blog/careerinmusic Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ Listen to the Podcast on iTune...
140: How to Get Started as a Concert Promoter - Producing Locals Shows
September 27, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBThis episode focuses on how to get started as a concert promoter by getting reps booking local shows. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/aboutme. ...
#139: Foundation to Your Music Career: Content, Customer Journey, Branding & Business Models
September 23, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBThis is the foundation lesson of a 12-week series that started on 1/18/2021. Get Access to all 12 Lessons and more: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy. This foundation lesson shares the basics to what we will be exploring over the next 12 weeks. Creating your content strategy, customer journey's and building your funnel, branding, business models, and much more. There are some visuals in this episode. For the video version go to YouTube here. Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, a...
#138: Bree Noble & Katie Zaccardi - Launching a New Revenue Stream for Your Music Career
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBKatie Zaccardi is a musician, marketing expert, has her own podcast Out To Be, and offers many amazing coaching resources for DIY Musicians. Learn more about Katie at https://www.katiezaccardi.com/. Bree Noble is also a musician, entrepreneur, and coach helping DIY musicians launch their career. Learn more about Bree Noble at https://profitablemusician.com/. The two of them are working together on an amazing new course that goes live this month, June 2021, helping artists launch a new re...
137: Music Marketing with the NEW TikTok feature, Marketing Budgets, & Building Discord Communities
September 21, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBWelcome to a new format in our series! This is our music, marketing, entrepreneurship, and finance news episode with my co-host, Sara Salomon. In this first episode, we discuss four different articles focused on the new TikTok Promote feature, should you be on TikTok, how to build your music marketing budgets, and building discord communities. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Connect with Sara at https://www.instagram.com/thesarasalomon Articles Mentioned: T...
The Podcast is Back!!
September 20, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 9.63 MBI'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 exciting to do the show again. The format will change somewhat, and we will be putting out the audio from some of the YouTube content and podcasts Chris G. has appeared on, and lots of variety for y'all with interviews, quick tips, news episodes, and much more. Check out the YouTube channel here: h...
#135: Jordan Kurland - Founder of Brilliant Corners Artist Management & Serial Entrepreneur
June 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBJordan Kurland is a founding partner in Brilliant Corners Artist Management. With offices in San Francisco, New York, and Seattle Brilliant Corners represents a diverse array of artists including Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service, Toro Y Moi, Best Coast, Soccer Mommy, Real Estate, New Pornographers, and Pup. Kurland is also a partner in Noise Pop Industries. Based in San Francisco, Noise Pop curates, produces, and promotes various events throughout the greater Bay Area including the No...
#134: Cherele - An Independent Hip Hop Artist Using Creativity in Music & Business
June 10, 2021 19:41 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBCherele 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 her business. Cherele has been involved in booking and promoting her own shows in very creative ways to being booked for tours and playing festivals such as Rolling Loud. She's a creative content creator that brings fun and unique branding into everything she does. She recently dropped her newest s...
#133: Katie Zaccardi - Properly Launching Your Patreon or Next Album, Single, and Marketing Campaign
April 29, 2021 20:34 - 1 hour - 111 MBKatie 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 income without stress and self-doubt. The last time she was on the show was episode #095, where we focused on mental health in the music industry, and especially for creative. In this episode, we go deep into an artist’s launch strategy for their next project whether that’s a Patreon page, new album, single, or just a marketing camp...
#132: Isabella Bedoya - Finding Your True Fans & Building Free Organic Funnels
April 22, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour - 85 MBIsabella Bedoya helps independent artists establish profitable music careers so they can get paid doing what they love. She is the founder of The Fame Hackers, a four-step approach for musicians that want to go from "starving musician" to "superstar." After working as an A&R for a major label, Isabella uses her industry experience coupled with cutting-edge strategies to help musicians monetize their music careers, attract their loyal fan base, and reach the levels of success they desire. ...
#131: Dr. Corinne Devin - Becoming a More Confident and Authentic Public Speaker
April 15, 2021 11:50 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBDr. Corinne Devin: US Navy Commander, Orthodontist, Motivational Speaker, World Traveler, and reigning International Ms. 2020. As a multi-passionate woman, she has learned to not only balance her passions but use them to make her a better officer. In this conversation, we discuss public speaking, and how becoming a better public speaker can help you be more confident, perform better at job interviews, pitching, and much more. To learn more about Dr. Corinne Devin visit https://linktr.ee/d...
#130: Erin M. Jacobson - Music Publishing Deals & How to Become An Entertainment Attorney
April 09, 2021 00:57 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBErin M. Jacobson is an internationally recognized attorney, experienced deal negotiator, and a seasoned advisor of intellectual property rights who protects musicians, songwriters, music publishers, and a wide variety of other music professionals. Ms. Jacobson’s clients include Grammy and Emmy Award winners, legacy artists and catalogues, heirs and estates, and independent artists and companies. Ms. Jacobson regularly handles all types of agreements within the music industry, with an empha...
#129 Jonathan Stone - Co-Founder of Rocket Songs on Music Publishing for Independent Artists
April 02, 2021 19:08 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBJonathan 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 in the music publishing world since 1974 having worked with artists such as Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Glen Ballard, Robbie Neville, Mark Mueller, Brock Walsh, and many more. In this conversation, we discuss how Rocket Songs works and how independent artists can license and release music with the platform, publishin...
#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
March 26, 2021 18:27 - 1 hour - 160 MBMike 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 festivals in the United States, Mike has a deep expertise and understanding of all things marketing and the music industry. In this conversation, we discuss many different marketing strategies and how people can build and develop new skills to prepare themselves for the future and next chapter of the music industry. To learn more a...
#127: Benji Stein - Strategies to Getting On Spotify User Generated Playlists with CEO & Founder of PlaylistSupply
February 18, 2021 20:04 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBBenji Stein is the CEO and Founder of PlaylistSupply, a tech company focused on generating lists of every user-generated playlist available on Spotify. PlaylistSupply is a tool that independent musicians can use to find popular playlists for their genre along with contact information, social media contacts, and much more. In this conversation, we discuss how the platform for PlaylistSupply works, how to find playlists, strategies to reaching out to playlist curators, and much more. To le...
#126: Wesley David - A DIY Musician Experimenting with Different Marketing Strategies & Pivoting During a Global Pandemic
February 09, 2021 19:18 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBWesley 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 with different marketing strategies to figure out and learn what works for his music. Before the COVID pandemic, Wesley was touring consistently and made a name in the Piano Bar world where he took that experience from a traditional piano bar out onto the road, which can serve as a tour strategy to build higher-paid anchor dates aro...
#125: Allison Ross - A Classical Musician Gone Rogue Living a Creative Life with Liberty
January 29, 2021 18:48 - 2 hours - 60.2 MBAllison Ross is a violin player and classical musician based in Kansas where she performs with several orchestras and symphonies. Since the COVID-19 pandemic musicians have faced many challenges, and Allison broke the silence when the restrictions from one of her orchestras made it so challenging to be an orchestra performer that she decided that it was better to not play at all. She is also a music professor, gives private lessons, and is a big advocate for independent musicians to have mul...
#124 - Phil Messier - Synch Licensing and Music Libraries with the Founder of Bopper
January 25, 2021 19:20 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBPhil 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 discuss how artists can get their music licensed for synch, music libraries, and much more. To learn more about Bopper visit https://boppermusic.com/ Keep in touch: [email protected] www.makingitwithchrisg.com https://www.instagram.com/chrisgoyzueta/ https://twitter.com/chrisgoyzueta https://www.facebook.com/makingitwithc...
#123: Ivan Vargas - Lessons from A Lifetime of Discipline & Sacrifice Through Music, TV, Film, and Commercials
January 11, 2021 19:05 - 3 hours - 82.6 MBIvan 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’s a man that always put his family first, and is even willing to put his dreams on hold. Ivan has had an amazing journey and tells some inspiring stories. His story is a total underdog story of someone that never gives up to make themselves a better human being by having an endless thirst for knowledge and self-development. From 208...
#122: Benny Pough - Achieving Mastery: A 29 Year Major Record Label Career at the Highest Level to Entrepreneurship and New Adventures
December 26, 2020 17:27 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBBenny 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 delivered radio hits for superstar artists such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Future, DJ Khaled, 21 Savage, and many more. In this conversation, we discuss Benny’s journey, lessons and philosophies for artists looking to work with major labels, how world events in 2020 have impacted the music industry, Entrepreneurship, sp...
#121: Danielle Gray - Building a Strong Foundation with Internships, Freelancing, Starting a Music Business Club and Leadership
December 10, 2020 14:46 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBDanielle 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 Entertainment, AEG Presents, and many others, as well as having worked for the Broadway show Hamilton, an internship at a Major Label, and having started a music business club at the University of Florida. She is still a student at the University of Florida, and already has a show leadership, work ethic, and has the right attitude for the mu...
#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
December 03, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 27.4 MBKamal 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 Attorney Breaks Down the Industry.” Since 2010, Kamal has been working as an Entertainment Attorney, he also teaches law as an adjunct professor, has been on the road, managed artists, and is now giving back to the next generation of musicians with his new book. In this conversation, we talk about how he became an attorney in the music ind...
#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
November 27, 2020 17:16 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBAlex 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 independently and even owning a small venue. Eventually, Alex started booking the historic Varsity Theater in Baton Rouge, LA. Throughout his journey, he’s booked and promoted shows at many venues and has even managed artists such as Earphunk and the legendary George Porter Jr. In this conversation, we discuss what it takes to be a successfu...
#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
November 21, 2020 17:25 - 59 minutes - 26.7 MBEva 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 Business Professor at Northern Vermont University and also thought for 7 years at Drexel University. In this conversation, we discuss her journey in the music business, mentors, teaching music business at the university level, the current state of the music industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, how artists can get an agent, and much m...