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30-year publishing veteran Scott Rubin breaks down the complexities of publishing and royalties and stresses the importance of adding specific people to the artist's team.
info_outline 011 - A Lifetime in the Music Biz with Jason Jordan, Music Executive (A&R, Management & Publishing)Music Biz Uncut
Jason Jordan, who went from founding his legendary record label at age 12 to building his own publishing company and serving as the SVP of A&R at major labels, serves up his 30+ years of Music Biz experience.
info_outline 009 - Grit, Longevity and Monetizing your Music with Ken LewisMusic Biz Uncut
Multi-platinum producer and mix engineer Ken Lewis looks back on his 25-year career, shares advice for anyone looking to develop new artists and pulls back the curtain on the various, often overlooked, revenue streams for your music.
info_outline 008 - Understanding Distribution and Streaming with Nick Gordon, Chief Client Officer & GM - Symphonic DistributionMusic Biz Uncut
In this conversation, we explore the importance of distribution, unpack the streaming debate, and explore the idea of breaking new artists on Tik Tok.
info_outline [ Special Announcement ]Music Biz Uncut
A quick announcement about the podcast and where it's headed...
info_outline 007 - Prioritizing Success with Ben Moss, National Director of Sports and Entertainment at CompassMusic Biz Uncut
National Director of Sports and Entertainment Real estate agent Ben Moss shares his systems for prioritizing success and building genuine relationships.
info_outline 006 - Record Label Mogul, Chris Schwartz (Ruffhouse Records)Music Biz Uncut
Record label mogul Chris Schwartz shares his story of how he went from the streets of Philadelphia to the top of the 90's hip hop charts.
info_outline 005 - Art, Commerce and Self-Evolution with the NFL's VP Head of Content Bill McCulloughMusic Biz Uncut
The NFL's 11-time Emmy Winner Bill McCullough shares his thoughts on the balance of monetizing your passion, constantly evolving, and staying true to yourself.
info_outline 004 - NFL Super Agent Leigh Steinberg on business, ethics and rebuilding your lifeMusic Biz Uncut
Super agent Leigh Steinberg details his 40-year career as a sports agent, rebuilding a career and representing everyone from Steve Young and Warren Moon to Patrick Mahomes and Tua Tagovailoa
info_outline 003 - Getting from idea to execution with Lou MontulliMusic Biz Uncut
Nick talks with Lou Montulli about the importance of surrounding yourself with positive influences, the value of feedback loops, and how he has learned -- and continues to learn -- to be a better human. Lou Montulli developed Lynx, the oldest web browser, while he was a student at the University of Kansas. He went on to be the Founding Engineer of Netscape, the Vice President of Engineering at Shutterfly, and the Co-Founder of Zetta and JetInsight. Check out The Amazing FishCam, the second live camera on the web (and the oldest one still streaming!).
info_outlineArt and commerce are a powerful combo when you’re using your craft to make your living. But how do you turn an artistic hustle into a sustainable business? How do you prevent cash flow from overriding creativity in your decision-making?
Entrepreneur Nick Ruffini (Pronto, Drummer’s Resource, Revoice Media) breaks down the very personal process of artistic entrepreneurship into the doable, the definitely don’t-able, and the practical with leading names in an array of industries.
Nick Ruffini has been a professional musician for nearly 20 years, with a top 50 record to his name and endorsements from major drum manufacturers. He’s been an entrepreneur even longer, helping his family run multiple restaurants before branching out to launch his own dining, music, and media businesses. The Revoice Media founder understands the importance of owning your creative voice and the tough practicalities of building a business around it.