The Business of Talent
Episodes
Host Chat #3: Breaking into the Music Industry and Building Out our Community AMA
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chat 3: Breaking into the Music Industry and building out our community In this episode we bring you another installment of our host chat se...
Unlocking Revenue Beyond Streaming & Touring with Alix Kram, Warner Music Group VP/Head of Global Retail & Licensing/Consumer Products
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Alix Kram the VP/Head of Global Retail & Licensing/Consumer Products at Warner Music Group. She has developed an...
Disrupting Culture with Talent, Brands and Diddy with Jordan Stern, Co-Founder Grey Space Group
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Grey Space Group Co-Founder Jordan Stern. GSG is an entertainment media company focused on brand consulting, talent ...
Achieving Longevity in the Music Industry with Jason Jordan
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with industry veteran Jason Jordan. Jason’s career started at the age of 12 years old co-founding the legendary hardcor...
Inside the Mind of a Talent Buyer with Charles Meyer, LiveStyle Talent Buyer
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Charles Meyer Talent Buyer at LiveStyle. The company is one of the world’s largest music event producers. They pro...
TikTok Marketing Tactics with Flighthouse CEO Jacob Pace
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with FlightHouse CEO Jacob Pace. With original content series Flighthouse has amassed a following of 20 million followers...
Selling Tickets at Scale with Electric Zoo & Elrow with Michael Julian, Co-Founder of Seer Assets
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Julian (MJ), Co-founder of Seer Assets. Seer Assets is the agency behind all branding and marketing of Elect...
How to Get Press & When to Hire a Publicist with Nina Lee from Shore Fire Media PR
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with publicist Nina Lee from Shore Fire Media. Nina Lee has more than eight years of experience in the entertainment PR i...
Host Chat #2: Taking Off on Social Media with Sam Hysell, Co-Founder of NOX
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode co-host Sam Hysell dives into social media strategies artists can tap into. Sam is a co-founder and managing partner of NOX Media, a d...
Nurturing and Capitalizing on Superfans with Kim Kaupe, CEO of The Superfan Company
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Kim Kaupe the co-founder and CEO of The Superfan Company, a fan engagement agency focused on creating one-of-a-kind ...
Creating Moments in Radio with George Ofori-Ampad Label Rep at Interscope Records.
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with George Ofori-Ampadu aka G.O, the East Coast A&R and Label Rep at Interscope Records. At Interscope, G.O speciali...
Curating and Signing Culturally Defining Artists with True Panther Sounds Founder Dean Bein
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Dean Bein founder of the independent record label True Panther Sounds. The label began in 2004 in San Francisco to r...
Positioning Yourself for Brand Deals with Jesse Kirshbaum CEO of NUE Agency
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Jesse Kirshbaum CEO of NUE Agency. Initially, Nue agency was a booking company representing artists including Mike P...
Balancing Business, Music and Life with Gavin Chops
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Gavin Chops, touring drummer for rising star Chelsea Culter, artist, and co-founder of management company Bear and O...
Host Chat #1: Tapping into your Artistry, Audience, and Live Performances
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode your hosts Sam Hysell and Jordan Williams chop it up on topics that have been on their mind in the industry, strategies for emerging a...
Cultivating Foresight and Awareness as an Artist Manager with Ramya Velury
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down Ramya Velury artist manager at EQT. Ramya is an NYU graduate who studied the interdisciplinary relationship between fashio...
Succeeding as an Independent Artist with Saba’s Manager Rory Webb
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Managing Saba From The Ground up with Rory Webb.In this episode we sit down with Rory Webb, Manager to hip-hop artist Saba. Saba was recently featured...
Growing the #1 Hip-hop IG account @Rap to 4.6 million Followers with founder Daniel Snow
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with serial entrepreneur Daniel Snow. Dan is the founder of @Rap, the largest Hip-Hop account on Instagram with 4.6 milli...
The Thriving Touring Ecosystem and Channeling Your Inner Entrepreneur with Bandsintown Group Co-Founder Fabrice Sergent
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with serial entrepreneur Fabrice Sergent who is the co-founder and managing partner of Bandsintown. Bandsintown is one of...
Forecasting the Future of Music and Tech with Cherie Hu
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Cherie Hu an experienced music industry analytics, freelance writer, and owner of the independent media ecosystem Wa...
Leveraging Your Personal Brand for Business with Ashley Outrageous
27 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Ashley Outrageous. Ashely got her start in the music industry with a successful blog which turne...
Getting 40 Million Subscribers on Youtube with Andre Benz, Founder of The Nations
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andre Benz founded the Youtube curation account Trap Nation which has now amassed 26 million subscribers. It has since expanded to channels and playli...
Managing Masego’s Tour with Levi Wilcox
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are pleased to have Levi Wilcox Tour Manager and Lighting Designer for Masago. Levi graduated from Columbia College with a degree in audi...
It’sTheReal on Building Their Music and Entertainment Brand
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are honored to have legendary brothers and duo Jeff and Eric Rosenthal aka It’sTheReal. The two brothers got their start in the music i...
Building a Personal Brand with Erin Ashley Simon
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Erin A Simon co-host of Grass Routes podcast and mentor at Creative Strategy Bootcamp. On her podcast, she’s hoste...
Fool’s Gold Records Co-Founder Nick Catchdubs on Building a Dominant Independent Label
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Fool’s Gold co-founder and DJ Nick Catchdubs. Along with co-founder and fellow DJ A-Track the two have made Fool’...
!llmind on Winning Grammys and Becoming an Elite Producer
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Ramon Ibanga, Jr., professionally known as !llmind. !llmind is a grammy winning producer who has co-written and prod...
Producing Grammy Winning Hits with DJ and Producer CID
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Grammy award-winning DJ and producer, Carlos Cid, better known by his stage name CID. In 2013, CID won a Grammy for ...
Stepping Up Management and Digital Marketing Strategies
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we conducted a Q&A from the audience and had your hosts of the Music Business Podcast Jordan Williams of EQT and Sam Hysell of NO...
Helping Charlamagne Tha God Become a Media Mogul with his Operations Manager Paige O’Donnell
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Paige O’Donnell Operational Manager for Charlamagne Tha God co-host of The Breakfast Club, author, executive produ...
Winning in Music Media and PR with Matt Medved, Editor in Chief at SPIN and Founder of Billboard Dance
18 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Medved, founder of Billboard Dance and recently appointed editor in chief of Spin magazine. When he's not in th...
Capitalizing On Licensing Songs With Low Profile Founder Jen Pearce
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Jen Pearce founder of Low Profile, a music licensing and consulting company based out of Brooklyn NYC. Jen does a ph...
Crafting Hits and Discovering Talent with Atlantic Records Senior Director of A&R, Brian Johnston
04 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Senior Director of A&R at Atlantic Records, Brian Johnston. Brian and Atlantic have a great track record working...
Building a Successful Party Brand with 3rd Shift & Animal House Co-Founder, Jordian Ross
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're honored to have Jordian Ross, the co-founder of 3rd Shift NYC and Animal House. Jordi built 3rd Shift into one of the go-to part...
Gaining Millions of Followers on Instagram with Eliot "Dunk" Robinson
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Music Business Podcast we're honored to have Eliot Dunk Robinson (@eliot) talk about how you can win big on Instagram. Eliot in...
Winning the Content Game with Mass Appeal Director of Video, Harrison Corwin
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we're super excited to have our guest Harrison Corwin on the show. Harrison is the Director of Video at Mass Appeal. Mass Appeal, orig...
Signing Childish Gambino/Goldlink and Developing Talent with RCA A&R Derrick Aroh
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we get the chance to sit down with Derrick Aroh, an A&R from RCA. Derrick and RCA have an amazing track record working with some t...
Taking Rapper Logic from 0 to 100 with Harrison Remler
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Harrison Remler is a force to be reckoned with. In 2018 he was named as one of "Forbes' 30 Under 30," and has an impressive track record as the COO of...
Meet Your Hosts: Sam Hysell - Partner at NOX
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of Meet the Hosts, Jordan Williams interviews co-host Sam Hysell. Sam Hysell is a partner at NOX, a cultural marketing agency that...
Meet Your Hosts: Jordan Williams - Artist Management Consultant
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of Meet the Hosts, Sam Hysell interviews co-host Jordan Williams.Jordan is a manager and operations manager at EQT, the management...