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I Built a Music Venue Inside a Cave and You Won't Believe What Happened! With Todd Mayo Founder of the Caverns

Release Date: 03/04/2025

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Join us for this intriguing episode entitled, "I Built a Music Venue Inside a Cave and You Won't Believe What Happened!" featuring Todd Mayo, the visionary mind behind The Caverns, a world-renowned music venue set in Tennessee's majestic cave landscapes. Discover Todd's inspiring transformation from an advertising executive to a music industry pioneer. We delve into his deeply reflective journey, overcoming personal challenges, and creating a unique space that unites people through music. Learn about Todd's philosophies on risk-taking and resilience and how he balances dreams with real-world action. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to be inspired by the power of music and personal discovery! 🌟🕳️ #MusicVenue #TheCaverns #ToddMayoInsight

Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.

🎙️ Music Business Insider Podcast: https://www.mubutv.com/podcast The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower & engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today’s leading experts in the Music Industry including A&R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching “Music Business Insider Podcast” on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.].

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
https://www.mubutv.com/todd-mayo-author-founder-the-caverns

⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️

👉 The remarkable transformation from a failed advertising agency to creating a world-renowned music venue
👉 How embracing fear and adversity can lead to profound personal discovery
👉 And much, much more...

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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Rick Staffy

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This podcast is about: I Built a Music Venue Inside a Cave and You Won't Believe What Happened!, Todd Mayo, The Caverns, Music venue, Caveman Chronicles, Music industry, Resilience in the music industry, Transformation journey, Tennessee music, Music Business Insider Podcast, Cumberland Caverns, Bluegrass Underground, PBS music show, Live music experience, Music pilgrimages, Spiritual journey, Entrepreneurial insights, Music tourism, Tennessee culture, Risk-taking in music, Overcoming adversity, music marketing, Music Business Podcast, Music Business, Music Industry, Ritch Esra, Eric Knight, MUBUTV

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