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Music Marketing Podcast with Bob Baker

56 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

Bob Baker's podcast of music marketing ideas, self-promotion tips, and inspiration for songwriters, musicians, bands, and music biz pros. From the author of "Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook" and TheBuzzFactor.com

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How to Reach Your Music Goals Faster by Closing the Gap

March 02, 2024 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.69 MB

Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/ZpZcgzUO24w - In this short session, Bob Baker uncovers the common pitfalls that prevent most people from reaching their goals and shares the transformative strategy that changed his life. Get ready to redefine the way you approach your goals. Written and read by Bob Baker (c) 2024. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketin...

The 3 Hidden Secrets of Success: Three Layers Everyone Overlooks

February 14, 2024 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.12 MB

Watch the YouTube video version here: https://youtu.be/JXFVR12lGR0 - The Hidden Secrets of Success: Three Layers Everyone Overlooks. Written and read by Bob Baker (c) 2018 - 2024. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Comedy Musician (with Laura ...

How to Win Friends and Influence People: The Secret to Networking Success

February 07, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MB

Watch the YouTube video version here: https://youtu.be/v-ipKzA_0-8 - Networking Tips: What Journalism Taught Me About People Connections. The Secret to Networking Success: How to Win Friends and Influence People. Written and read by Bob Baker (c) 2018 - 2024. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The E...

My Best Advice for Musical Introverts Who Lack Confidence

January 04, 2024 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.35 MB

Turbo-Charge Your Life 2024 starts January 6 at https://BobBakerInspiration.com/2024 - Reignite your passion, gain clarity and confidence, and make major progress on your #1 goal - in just 30 days. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Comedy Mus...

Finding Your Perfect Path to Success as an Indie Musician

October 18, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MB

Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Comedy Musician (with Laura Hall from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”) and many more. Take a look at my Music Marketing Tips playlist on YouTube. You can also connect with me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Mediu...

Time-Sensitive Message (to clear up a misconception)

October 14, 2023 18:00 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MB

Visit https://bobbakerinspiration.com/30days to learn more and register for the 30-Day Magnetize Your Tribe Accelerator - it starts Monday, October 16. Support the show

Attract Raving Soul Mate Fans Who Will Pay You for Your Music and Services

September 30, 2023 03:00 - 1 minute - 1020 KB

Visit https://BobBakerInspiration.com/heart - If you're a creative or purpose-driven entrepreneur (life coach, musician, energy worker, visual artist, writer, massage therapist, actor, yoga instructor, etc.). I invite you to join us for ... Magnetize Your Tribe: How to Attract More Soul-Aligned Fans and Paying Customers to Your Heart-Centered Business. This free five-day challenge starts Monday, October 2, inside a vibrant private Facebook group. Support the show

And the Winner Is ... How to Attract Your Perfect Raving Fans

September 23, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.83 MB

Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/2byPOuFPTyM - I'm hosting a FREE 5-day Magnetize Your Tribe intensive starting October 2. Learn more and get access at https://BobBakerInspiration.com/heart. Words and music by Bob Baker (c) 2023. Support the show

How to Get Paid What You’re Worth as a Musician

September 21, 2023 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.69 MB

Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/TN1T8IHoa7c - In all the years I’ve helped creative entrepreneurs and heart-centered business people magnetize and monetize their gifts … one issue repeatedly rears its ugly head. Charging what you’re worth, knowing your value, and feeling worthy to receive fair and decent compensation. Here’s a podcast I recorded a few years ago for musicians - but the principle can be applied to any field. Words and music by Bob Baker (c) ...

Bob Baker interview | The Power of Affirmations (Laurel Clark, Part 2)

September 18, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Check out Part 2 of this in-depth interview Laurel Clark did with me in 2021 on my book, "The Power of Affirmations and Positive Self-Talk." We discuss what affirmations are and how to use them to improve your life. Learn more about the book at https://bobbakerinspiration.com/book Watch Part 1 of this interview here https://youtu.be/I4MopZuHCAY Learn more about Laurel Clark at https://LaurelClark.com/ https://linktr.ee/LaurelClark Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Am...

Bob Baker interview | The Power of Affirmations (Laurel Clark, May 2021)

August 11, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

Check out Part 1 of this in-depth interview Laurel Clark did with me in 2021 on my book, "The Power of Affirmations and Positive Self-Talk." We discuss what affirmations are and how to use them to improve your life. Learn more about the book at https://bobbakerinspiration.com/book Learn more about Laurel Clark at https://LaurelClark.com/ https://linktr.ee/LaurelClark Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerr...

Unleash Your Creativity: 7 Steps to Express the Musician in You!

August 04, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Comedy Musician (with Laura Hall from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”) and many more. Take a look at my Music Marketing Tips playlist on YouTube. You can also connect with me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Mediu...

Magnetic Music Marketing: My Van Halen Flashback

July 17, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MB

Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Comedy Musician (with Laura Hall from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”) and many more. Take a look at my Music Marketing Tips playlist on YouTube. Did you enjoy this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, commen...

Magnetic Music Marketing: My Black Sabbath Van Halen Flashback

July 17, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.42 MB

Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Comedy Musician (with Laura Hall from “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”) and many more. Take a look at my Music Marketing Tips playlist on YouTube. Did you enjoy this episode? Please subscribe, rate, review, commen...

Rewrite Your Money Story! No More Starving Artist!

July 13, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.04 MB

Grab that PDF file at this Google Drive link or here on Dropbox. Google Drive https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bYDnCnc_PuV16XQ6JcQTZu7ZN2ud8mrl/view?usp=sharing Dropbox https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4kx350v02q1tal5c03jon/21-Day-Abundance-Challenge.pdf?rlkey=g03cxmzqilfhnasms2pe42qqd&dl=0  Support the show

Best Ways to 'Break in' to the Music Business & Open Doors

January 25, 2022 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.13 MB

When it comes to being successful with music, we hear a lot about doors. Open doors, closed doors, etc. Here's an empowering way to look at them. And hang in there, because I save the best advice for last! Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Co...

Aretha Franklin on Building Confidence in the Music Business

January 19, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Enjoy this wide-ranging discussion on having and building confidence as you pursue your music career, inspired by a quote from Aretha Franklin. Musicians Motivation Monday takes place every Monday starting at 10:00 AM Eastern on the Clubhouse app. Learn more about the speakers: Billy Grisack, Jesse Curtis, Dutch Van Spall, and Bob Baker. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, ...

Ah-Ha! A Better Way to Promote Your Music!

December 09, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.3 MB

When most musicians promote their music, gigs, merch, shows, etc. it comes from a place of needing to gain attention and grow a fan base. That's cool. But my recent ah-ha moment might offer a better way! Also, check out my YouTube channel here. Musicians Motivation Monday takes place every Monday starting at 8:30 AM Eastern on the Clubhouse app. Learn more about the speakers: Billy Grisack, Jesse Curtis, and Bob Baker. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author p...

Stop Apologizing for Promoting Your Music! The Art of Confident Marketing

November 15, 2021 10:00 - 7 minutes - 4.86 MB

I see this mistake all the time. Please stop apologizing when promoting your music and creative stuff! You can learn to market yourself with confidence. Get on the Creative Entrepreneur VIP List. It's free and easy. Just head to http://PromoteYourCreativity.com - you'll get sample ebook and audiobook chapters when you do! Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute ...

How to Create Raving Fans on Instagram Using the 3XDM Formula!

November 04, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.09 MB

I share a powerful strategy I've been using to transform casual followers into Raving Fans on Instagram. You can also follow me on Instagram here. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Comedy Musician (with Laura Hall from “Whose Line Is It Anywa...

Your Messy Music Career: Done Is the New Perfect!

October 20, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MB

We help one artist overcome the stress of having to be perfect right off the bat. Another great Clubhouse conversation. Musicians Motivation Monday takes place every Monday starting at 8:30 AM Eastern on the Clubhouse app. Learn more about the speakers: Billy Grisack, Jesse Curtis, and Bob Baker. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irre...

Why Being Independent Is Your Music Super Power

October 07, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MB

Why Being Independent Is Your Super Power. Another great Clubhouse conversation. Musicians Motivation Monday takes place every Monday starting at 8:30 AM Eastern on the Clubhouse app. Learn more about the speakers: Billy Grisack, Jesse Curtis, and Bob Baker. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Em...

The Sexy Kama Sutra Guide to Music Marketing

October 04, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MB

When was the last time you thought about music promotion and romance at the same time? Has it been a while? Well, by the time you finish listening to this, you may do it more often. (Thinking about the combination, that is. How often you “do it” is up to you :-) Read the blog post version here. Take a look at my Music Marketing Tips playlist on YouTube. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Mar...

Motivation, Fame, Family Pressure, and Indie Artist Choices

September 28, 2021 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Another great Clubhouse conversation about fame, changing priorities, motivation, family pressure, boundaries, and making hard choices. Musicians Motivation Monday takes place every Monday starting at 8:30 AM Eastern on the Clubhouse app. Learn more about the speakers: Billy Grisack, Jesse Curtis, and Bob Baker. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page at https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Mark...

How to Balance Patience and Impatience in the Music Biz

September 20, 2021 18:00 - 9.31 MB

Listen in on this great discussion about patience and impatience in the music biz. Musicians Motivation Monday takes place every Monday starting at 8:30 AM Eastern on the Clubhouse app. Learn more about the speakers: Billy Grisack, Jesse Curtis, Bob Baker, and Mishy Katz. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Mar...

Music Biz Growth Strategy: Balance These 2 Things

September 20, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Listen in on this great discussion about patience and impatience in the music biz. Musicians Motivation Monday takes place every Monday starting at 8:30 AM Eastern on the Clubhouse app. Learn more about the speakers: Billy Grisack, Jesse Curtis, Bob Baker, and Mishy Katz. Take a look at my Music Marketing Tips playlist on YouTube. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Fi...

The Perfect Path to Success in the Music Business

September 09, 2021 18:00 - 10 minutes - 6.98 MB

Would you like to know the guaranteed, fail-proof path to success in the music business? I've got some honest advice about that here! Turbo-Charge Your Life: The 21​-​Day Abundance Challenge starts soon. Learn more at  https://link.medium.com/6fusRVYYejb Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Empowe...

Music Career Overwhelm | How to Market & Brand Instrumental Music

August 31, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

Here are two segments from a recent Musicians Motivation Monday session on the Clubhouse app -- featuring Billy Grisack, Jesse Curtis, and me. We answer questions about overwhelm and how to choose your priorities and give advice on marketing instrumental music. You'll find me on Clubhouse here. On Instagram, you can find Billy Grisack here and Jesse Curtis here. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla ...

Kurt Cobain, Mary J. Blige & Music Biz Info Overload

August 24, 2021 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

I'm back with a segment from a recent Musicians Motivation Monday session on the Clubhouse app -- featuring Billy Grisack, Jesse Curtis, and me. We dissect two quotes from  Kurt Cobain and Mary J. Blige and discuss the evolution of music career education resources. You'll find me on Clubhouse here. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Ir...

Two Keys to a Longterm Music Career

December 24, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Register now for Turbo-Charge Your Life 2021 at https://gum.co/turbo2021 - I want to help you thrive in the new year and create something awesome! Want to know the two biggest factors that determine your longterm success in music? I’ve got the answer, based on my many years as a creative entrepreneur. Embrace these habits and you’ll triple your odds of cutting through the clutter and making an impact with your music. Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author pag...

Turbo-Charge Your Life Now - Your 2021 Fresh Start

December 03, 2020 20:00 - 4.25 MB

Register now for Turbo-Charge Your Life 2021 at https://gum.co/turbo2021 - I want to help you thrive in the new year and create something awesome! Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, The Five-Minute Music Marketer, The 9 Irrefutable Laws of Music Marketing, The Empowered Artist, The Passion Principles, The Improv Comedy Musician (with Laura Hall from “Whose Line Is It Anyw...

Music Publicity: How to Pitch the Media and Get Free Exposure

October 02, 2020 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.09 MB

Listen to this sample from my new audiobook, Guerrilla Music Marketing, Vol 3: Music Publicity & Media Exposure, available on Audible and Amazon. Purchase it directly from me (and get a bonus interview on multiple streams of income) here: https://gum.co/MBFuu I use Buzzsprout for all of my podcasts. Start your own free podcasting account at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=599692 Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij ...

How I Grew My YouTube Channel to 1 Million Monthly Views, Part 2

August 24, 2020 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Want to know how I grew my YouTube channel to 1 million views per month and 145,000 subscribers? In Part 2 of this series I share the exact tools and strategies that allowed me to grow my channel - https://www.youtube.com/mrbuzzfactor/featured I use TubeBuddy for all my keyword research https://www.tubebuddy.com/BobBakerSTL I use Buzzsprout for all of my podcasts. Start your own free podcasting account at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=599692 Check out all of my books, ebooks,...

How I Grew My YouTube Channel to 135k Subscribers, Part 1

July 21, 2020 01:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Want to know how I grew my YouTube channel to 135k subscribers? In this first of a multi-part series, I share my YouTube journey and the steps that led to it being my main source of self-employed income - https://www.youtube.com/mrbuzzfactor/featured Here's a link to my three-book mega package deal https://link.medium.com/m2qRToq5y6 Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author page => https://amzn.to/2wJfXij - Titles include Guerrilla Music Marketing Handbook, Th...

Full-Time Musician? Be Self-Employed in the Music Biz

July 07, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MB

Want to know how to be your own boss as a musician? Great! But, if you really want to earn a full-time living with music, don’t get stuck in this common trap. On this episode I explain what this obstacle is and how to overcome it. I’ve been a solo entrepreneur in the arts for many years, so I have a lot of hard-won advice on this topic to share. Watch the original YouTube version of this lesson here https://youtu.be/XNIA9PZIYQY Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you ge...

Timeless Music Career Advice From a Hit Songwriter (Mary Gauthier Interview)

May 26, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

If you’re a singer, songwriter, or DIY musician, this may be the most important, hard-hitting advice you’ll ever hear. This encore episode, first published in the fall of 2017, features Mary Gauthier, a highly acclaimed songwriter who has written songs for Jimmy Buffet, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, and more.  Listen to these highlights from an interview with Mary, where she discussed the “I’m too old for music” myth, being an independent musician, what it takes to have a long-term music caree...

5 Ways Musicians Can Make Money During a Pandemic

May 12, 2020 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

You have many choices during these strange times. You can give up, slow down, and wait out the storm. Or, you can be proactive and find creative ways to earn money with your music. I cover five excellent ways on this episode. Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now: https://bob-baker.com/buzz/free-reports/ Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon Author...

Going Full-Time with Music: Dina Bach Interview

April 25, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

From High School Spanish Teacher to Full-Time Musician. I first met Dina Bach in 2016, when she was a high school Spanish teacher in Chicago. I saw her again a year later, soon after she took the leap of faith and quit her teaching gig. In August 2018, with over a year of being a full-time piano-pop singer-songwriter behind her, I sat down with Dina to get the first-hand scoop on her transition – and her ambitious Song a Week project. For more info on Dina, visit DinaBachMusic.com. The fe...

Confessions of a Rock Radio Veteran, Part 2 - Lern from KSHE 95

April 18, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Welcome to part two of my interview with Lauren Elwell. She’s an on-air personality at KSHE 95, the longest running rock radio station in the world. In this final segment we talk about the realities of commercial radio, creative ways musicians can still get on traditional radio, ways to make a living with your voice, or at least reach people and make an impact with your unique perspective. Connect with Lauren on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing...

Confessions of a Commercial Radio Veteran - Lern from KSHE 95

April 11, 2020 22:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Get the inside scoop from a commercial radio veteran on what it's like to work for the longest running rock radio station in the world. This is Part 1 of a two-part interview with Lauren Elwell aka Lern from KSHE 95.  Connect with Lauren on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now: https://bob-baker.com/buzz/free-reports/ Check out all of my...

“Isolation Blues” A funny song to make you laugh during a crisis

April 05, 2020 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.4 MB

I got the idea about a week ago. I felt compelled to sit down and write the lyrics. They came pretty quickly. A few hours later I set up a mic and camera in my home office. The fourth take was a keeper. I hope my original song “Isolation Blues” brings a smile to your face and makes you laugh during this time of crisis. Watch the YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/QqzxfpedzQw You'll find the lyrics here.  Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Facto...

Creative Ways to Connect with Music Fans + Neil Diamond

March 25, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MB

Last week I asked for examples of how musicians are staying connected with fans from a distance. I received some good ones and uncovered a few of my own. Here are some clever ways music creators are making the most of staying home during the 2020 virus crisis. Links to all of the artists and videos mentioned in this episode can be found at https://link.medium.com/5SGmVA5y74 Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s fre...

How Musicians Can Thrive While Sheltered in Place

March 21, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MB

Your Ideas Wanted! Leave them as a comment here on Medium https://link.medium.com/PSH9ISzF24 Wow! So much has changed in recent weeks. Our normal, predictable lives have been turned upside-down. People in the performing arts in particular (musicians, actors, venues, and those who support them) have seen their livelihoods disappear. Yes, these are challenging times. It’s also a time when we can let our creativity shine! Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the ...

Lance Allen, the Spotify Guitar King w/ 500k Monthly Listeners

March 10, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

You hear it all the time: Nobody is making money from streaming music. Well, that just isn’t true. As a recent Rolling Stone article demonstrated, there’s a lucrative solo piano niche that many independent artists are capitalizing on. But that’s the exception, right? Wrong. Lance Allen is having similar success as one of the most streamed guitarists on Spotify, and he makes a good living from the streaming revenues! Without a record label or corporate backing. Learn more about Lance at htt...

Build Your Fanbase! 5 Ways to Thank Your Fans

March 05, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

I've said it for decades: The #1 factor that determines your success in music is your fanbase - the people who support you, buy your music, attend your shows, and purchase your merchandise and services. That's why it's so important to thank your fans regularly. But there are lazy ways and more meaningful ways to show your appreciation. I cover five effective ways in this episode.  Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s...

The No 1 Music Marketing Question to Ask Yourself

February 18, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 9.74 MB

I've seen a lot of music marketing mistakes over my 25+ years of covering and living this topic. I reveal one of the biggest blunders in this episode. The good news is, you can avoid it by always asking this one simple question BEFORE you take action to promote your music! Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now … Check out all of my books, ebooks, and audiobooks on my Amazon...

30-Day Challenge! Master Your Mindset!

September 14, 2019 01:06

The Secret Ingredient to Creative Success If you’ve followed my books and teachings for any length of time, you know I always stress the importance of a positive mindset. Based on the hundreds of interviews I’ve done over the years with successful writers, musicians, artists, actors … It’s become obvious that Mastering Your Mindset is […] The post 30-Day Challenge! Master Your Mindset! appeared first on Bob Baker.

Lessons from Simon Tam and the CD Baby Music Conference

August 31, 2019 20:09 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

Fresh off my return from Austin, where I attended the CD Baby DIY Musician Conference, I’m sharing some of my biggest lessons, tips, and take-aways. It was great to hear keynote speakers such as Questlove from The Roots and Darryl McDaniels from Run-DMC. In this episode I focus on the great advice offered my Simon Tam, an author, TEDx speaker, and founding member of the Asian-American band The Slants. Great stuff – so listen up! Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you...

Ralph Murphy Tribute: The Songwriter’s Secret Weapon

July 21, 2019 04:42 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

If you knew of Ralph Murphy, you know the loss the music business has felt since he passed away in May 2019. If you aren’t familiar with him, please listen to learn more about this hit songwriter and advocate for artists. This episode also features eight minutes of golden songwriting advice from one of Ralph’s many live workshops. Get a FREE collection of Music Marketing reports when you get on the Buzz Factor Music Marketing VIP list. It’s free and easy. Click here to grab them now … Ch...

Turning Pro: Get Your ASK Out There!

June 27, 2019 14:56 - 11 minutes - 7.85 MB

You’re a proactive musician. You’re an Empowered Artist! You’re ready to make your mark on the world – and make money doing it. However, there’s a good chance you’ll quickly get frustrated by slow progress. You might become cynical because few people seem to give a damn about your music or other new project. Can you relate? If so, maybe you just need to get your ASK out there more often! Listen to this episode for inspiration ... You’ll find a written blog post version of this Get Your A...

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