Music Business Hacks

A music business show made for artists who are looking for clear information, inspiration, and application for their careers. Ideas are broken down into steps that musicians can use to advance their career. The show is written and hosted by Simon Tam, an industry professional who is the founder of The Slants Foundation, author of multiple books, and longtime mentor/speaker at SXSW, the DIY Musician Conference, and other major events.

#397: When to go Against the Grain 03/14/2022

#396: How to Create a Tour Budget 03/07/2022

#395: How to Create Demand for Your Music Through Momentum 02/28/2022

#394: How to Build a Better Team 02/21/2022

#393: Continuous Improvement Methodology and Music 02/14/2022

#392: Spotify, The Long Tail, and Is Music in Trouble? 02/07/2022

#391: Write a Better Story 01/31/2022

#390: Artist Infrastructure Checklist 01/24/2022

#389 - How to Negotiate Better Pay for Your Shows 01/17/2022

#388: Predictions for an Uncertain Music Industry 01/10/2022

CPOC Music is Here - Register for Free now 10/25/2021

#387 - How to Make a Lasting Impact and Have a Music Career That Lasts 08/30/2021

#386 - SXSW Application Tips and Other Music Industry Festivals 08/23/2021

#385 - Is It Really a Long Way to the Top? 08/02/2021

#384 - How to Make Your Career Resilient and "Future Proof" 07/12/2021

#383 - How to be More Productive 06/11/2021

#382 - How You Can Create a Pandemic-Proof Career 05/13/2021

#381 - The Real Business Artists Are Actually In 05/12/2021

#380 - How Artists Can Optimize Their Website (Stacey Bedford, CEO of Bandzoogle) 04/22/2021

#379 - Wendy Parr on The Power of Artist Authenticity 04/14/2021

#378 - How to Multiply Your Content 04/05/2021

#377 - What Artists Should Focus On When Starting Out 03/15/2021

#376 - How Differentiation Makes the Difference 03/08/2021

#375 - The Return of In-Person Concerts 03/01/2021

#374 - Algorithm or Audience? 02/22/2021

#373 - How Eddie Lam is Winning at TikTok 02/08/2021

#372 - TikTok, Twitch, & Clubhouse for Musicians 02/01/2021

#371 – Scaling Up pt. 4: Final Lessons from Coaching 3 Artists 01/19/2021

How 3 Artists Doubled Their Social Media Following 09/22/2020

In Between Episodes – Aspen Jacobsen 3 05/09/2020