BONUS EPISODE: The State of Live Music in 2025: Especially for Smaller Venues
Release Date: 05/28/2025
#173: E-Turn - Hustle with Heart: Touring, Voiceover, and the Journey
Making It with Chris G.
In this powerful return episode, Chris G sits down with Orlando-based rapper, singer, and voiceover artist E-Turn ā one of the most respected indie artists in the Southeast. With a deep catalog, multiple Florida tours, and voiceover credits for brands like Kmart, E-Turn shares her wisdom on building an independent music career with intention, grit, and grace. We dive into the realities of DIY touring, how she landed her first tour with Homeboy Sandman, tips for booking shows the right way, and the surprising overlap between voice acting and the music business. E-Turn also shares her pivot...
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#172: Corey Paul on Cowboy Bebop Live, Gigging in Orlando & Music Career Truths - From Anime Obsession to National Tour
Making It with Chris G.
What do anime, jazz trombone, and a sold-out national tour have in common? In this episode of Making It with Chris G, we sit down with musician, creative director, and founder of Cowboy Bebop Live ā Corey Paul ā for a high-energy, deeply honest conversation about the real journey of building a music career from scratch. š· From growing up on classical and jazz in Orlando to turning his anime fandom into a full-blown multimedia concert experience, Corey shares the behind-the-scenes of how he built a career in live music ā from local jam sessions to performing with David Foster and...
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#171: AMA with Bree Noble - Building a Music Career That Actually Fits Your Life
Making It with Chris G.
What does it really take to build a sustainable music career as a woman ā from college to touring to thriving as a creative entrepreneur? In this live AMA session turned podcast episode, Chris Goyzueta sits down with Bree Noble ā musician, founder of the Female Musician Academy, host of the Profitable Musician Podcast, and long-time champion for women in music ā for a real, no-fluff conversation about what it takes to create a lasting career that supports your life, not just your streams. š§ In this episode, we explore: Breeās journey from corporate finance to touring artist to...
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#170: Greg & Colt Rollett (The Brolletts) - Building Brands, Sunglass Empires & Content Momentum
Making It with Chris G.
Weāre back and weāre kicking off this new season with a powerful, full-circle conversation! In this episode, Chris sits down with his longtime friend and marketing mentor Greg Rolett, plus Gregās 12-year-old son Colt, co-creator of The Brolletts Podcast and a rising content entrepreneur in his own right. Together, theyāve launched a sunglass brand, built a content-first media company, and are stacking at-bats in the game of brand buildingāone piece of content at a time. š§ What Youāll Learn: How Greg introduced Chris to digital marketing (back in the street-team email sign-up...
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BONUS EPISODE: The State of Live Music in 2025: Especially for Smaller Venues
Making It with Chris G.
šļø BONUS EPISODE: Why Small Venues Are Struggling in 2024 (And Whatās Coming Next) The live music industry is in a major transition. In this bonus episode, we break down why smaller venues and developing artists are facing serious challenges in 2024āand why thereās still hope on the horizon. If youāre a venue owner, promoter, artist, or industry pro, this is a must-listen. We cover: The slowdown in ticket sales for venues under 2,000 capacity Why A-list tours are booming while clubs are closing The impact of rising artist fees, interest rates, and production costs How...
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Bonus Episode: Coffee Chat Q&A ā How to Break Into the Music Industry (Even If You're Just Starting Out)
Making It with Chris G.
We're back and warming up for the official return of Making It with Chris G this Thursday with a brand new format: the Coffee Chat Q&A āļøš§ In this special bonus episode, Chris answers your burning questions about how to get started in the music industry, even if youāre in college, just graduated, or trying to pivot careers. We dive into: ā How to land your first internships (and when to start) ā The best side hustles for artists and aspiring tour managers ā Why working events is the fastest gateway to the live business ā How to build a network before you have...
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The PODCAST is Back!! Making It with Chris G. Returns Thursday May 29th!
Making It with Chris G.
šļø The Podcast Is Back ā Starting May 29th! After a much needed break, Making It with Chris G is BACK and better than ever. Relaunching May 29th, this new season is laser-focused on giving artists, creatives, and live music professionals the real tools they need to thrive in todayās fast-changing industry. Each week, we dive into honest conversations with artists, managers, content creators, and music entrepreneurs who are building careers on their own terms. We talk branding, content creation, AI, mental health, touring, networking and everything in between. Whether you're a...
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#167: Steph Belcher - Taxes for Musicians & What Type of Business to Setup
Making It with Chris G.
It'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 their businesses. To learn more about Step Belcher visit . Join the Academy: Got...
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#166: Tara Divina - Developing Your Artist Brand & Music Business Strategy
Making It with Chris G.
Tara 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 generate tens of millions in digital music sales. She currently works with a small, exclusive...
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#165: When Should Music Artists Start Using NFT's & How they Can Add Value to Your Community
Making It with Chris G.
So 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 Join the Academy: Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG Who Am I? Iāve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's...
info_outlinešļø BONUS EPISODE: Why Small Venues Are Struggling in 2024 (And Whatās Coming Next)
The live music industry is in a major transition.
In this bonus episode, we break down why smaller venues and developing artists are facing serious challenges in 2024āand why thereās still hope on the horizon. If youāre a venue owner, promoter, artist, or industry pro, this is a must-listen.
We cover:
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The slowdown in ticket sales for venues under 2,000 capacity
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Why A-list tours are booming while clubs are closing
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The impact of rising artist fees, interest rates, and production costs
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How declining alcohol sales from Gen Z and Millennials are affecting the bottom line
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Why historic venues like Rockwood Music Hall are shutting down
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Whatās happening to festivalsāand why 170+ were canceled this year
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The real story behind skyrocketing ticket fees
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Why Q3 will be roughābut Q4 could be a massive rebound
šÆ Whether youāre running shows, planning tours, or trying to understand the current market, this episode delivers a clear picture of the landscapeāand where the smart bets are for 2025.
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