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Creative Juice, brought to you by Indepreneur, is a weekly 1-hour podcast dedicated to enabling you to pursue your creative passion. Each week we interview successful independent musicians, music industry professionals, and music marketers to give you an inside look at what it's like to treat your "dream" like your "fallback". We also take you inside whats working now at the cutting edge of music marketing. You'll learn exactly how to gain control, clarity, and confidence in your music career.
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Finding a decent person to date is hard work and comedian and viral content creator Lauren Compton is here to get to the bottom of it. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. Weekly, Lauren invites celebrity guests on to have a first date with her and figures out how many red flags they have, if they’re dateable, AND if there will be a second date! Dating is a wild ride... strap in!
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Getting fans to follow you is one thing — getting them to buy from you is another. But when you do it right, it can change everything for your music career... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa share stories of converting fans into first time customers and different ways we've seen it happen! Learn how to expand your playbook with of…
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Hot Tub Happy Ending w/ Katherine Blanford | First Date with Lauren Compton
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SPONSORS: -Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, Lauren makes her triumphant return to the show after having her first child and joining her is comedian and future step-mom Katherine Blanford! The two dive into short-term relationships, finding "the…
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EP371: Timing Your Calls To Action With Your Fans
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Ever feel stuck wondering when (and how) to actually make offers to your fans? Most artists either rush it... or never do it at all! In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa have a candid conversation about timing your calls to action and why so many artists struggle to get it right! Learn about what needs to be in place before you make an…
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Engaged, Lied To, and Farted On w/ Fiona Cauley | First Date with Lauren Compton
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SPONSORS: Head to https://acorns.com/firstdate or download the Acorns app to get started. On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, the hilarious Fiona Cauley is back—and she’s engaged! The two dive into wedding plans, dream dresses, and the unexpected challenges of choosing travel-friendly cities for wheelchair users. They also get into l…
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EP370: 3 Split Tests To Perform across Your Music Marketing
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Is your marketing starting to feel stale? Not sure how to get better results or break out of a creative rut? It might be time to run some tests... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa break down 3 split tests we’ve run at IndieX so that you can run them to improve your own music marketing with data-driven decisions! Learn how to compar…
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Time And A Place For Gay w/ Dylan Sullivan | First Date with Lauren Compton
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SPONSORS: -Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/date Get ready to laugh your ass off on this wild episode of First Date as Lauren Compton sits down with the outrageously funny Dylan Sullivan! They dive into what not to do on a date, why being mysterious is the ultimate turn-on, and when Dylan flips on h…
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EP369: If You Have Less Than 1000 Fans Online, Do These 3 Things
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Starting with a small fan base online and want to see that number grow? The right content strategy can be a major unlock for artists... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa are joined by IndieX Strategist and As December Falls guitarist Ande Hunter, who shares the story of their song "Therapy" going viral across social media! Learn abo…
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Your Love Is My Drug w/ Bridget Phetasy | First Date with Lauren Compton
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SPONSORS: -For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://nutrafol.com, promo code DATE. On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, the hilarious Bridget Phetasy joins us for a wild ride through her rollercoaster life! She opens up about her pas…
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EP368: Features, Benefits, and Storytelling To Your Fans
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What if music is the attention-getter in your career but not the main value driver? If this seems out of this world, it might deserve a deeper look... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive into the marketing behind Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's new album "I Said I Love You First" and unpack the concept of features, benefits, and …
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From No-Fly Lists to Dating Disasters w/ Tyler Fischer | First Date with Lauren Compton
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On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, we have the hilarious comedian Tyler Fischer! We dive into a wide range of topics, from men with surprisingly nice feet to Tyler's frustrations with the woke world and how that led him to become more conservative. Tyler shares the wildest story of being cheated on and how he found out, as well as t…
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EP367: AI, Music Law, and What Artists Should Know with Ryan Schmidt
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The music industry is famous for being extremely litigious. And now in 2025, it's more complex than ever, and knowing the legal ins and outs is critical for artists... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa are joined by music lawyer Ryan Schmidt to dive deep into the music industry's legal landscape in 2025! Ryan shares his unique journ…
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Loud Asian Smackdown w/ Shawn Gardini & Lemaire Lee | First Date with Lauren Compton
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SPONSORS: -Ready to take control of your money? Head to https://acorns.com/firstdate or download the Acorns app to get started. -Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/date , all lowercase. Lauren sits down with comedians Shawn and Lemaire, the hilarious producers of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. They talk abou…
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EP366: Following Up With Your Fans To Move Your Career Forward
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Ever heard the saying "the fortune is in the follow-up"? It's a core principle in marketing, but applying it to a music career can feel a bit strange for artists... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa talk about how to follow up with fans in automated sequences and our go-to follow up practices that we install for our clients for you …
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An Impossible Proposal w/ Christy Carlson Romano | First Date with Lauren Compton
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SPONSORS: Head to https://nutrafol.com and use promo code DATE. On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, Lauren sits down with actress, singer, and all-around powerhouse Christy Carlson Romano for a hilarious and revealing deep dive into love, dating, and life in the spotlight. The two talk about karma babies—whether the universe really p…
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EP365: The Fan Segments You NEED To Pay Attention To
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Are you reaching all your fans effectively or just casting a wide net and hoping for the best? Segmenting and targeting your fans is a tactic everyone LOVES to talk about but rarely gets right... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa demystify fanbase segmentation in digital marketing, how to do it effectively, and what it means for you…
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Babies, Boys & Big Laughs: Steve Rannazzisi Tells All | First Date with Lauren Compton
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SPONSORS: - Try VIIA! https://viia.co/DATE and use code DATE! - Go to https://shopify.com/date to upgrade your selling today. On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton chops it up with the always-hilarious Steve Rannazzisi! They imagine a world where men give birth, debate whether Lauren’s son is training to be her bodyguard, and crack up over …
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EP364: Building a 3 Dimensional Artist Brand
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Are you crafting your artist brand, or is it unintentionally crafting you? For artists, it's easy to fall into traps that strip away your identity, especially online... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa tackle the tall task of developing a three-dimensional artist brand that's authentic to you! Learn the difference between emotional…
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Family Friendly Flirt w/ Drew Nickens | First Date with Lauren Compton
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On this episode of First Date, Kill Tony star Drew Nickens opens up about his search for love, unexpected takes on children’s music, and the food choice that caught Lauren off guard. They bond over Harry Potter, laugh about his strip club birthday, and dive into some of his wildest dating stories. Things get personal, funny, and a little awkward wh…
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EP363: Studio Pro Marketing 101 With Carl Bahner
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Looking to grow your studio business in today's rapidly evolving music industry? Or maybe you're an artist curious about what you can learn about branding outside the norms of music marketing? In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa sit down with Carl Bahner, a seasoned producer, engineer, drummer, and educator, to dive deep into the worl…
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Guys Aren't Your Friends w/ Cristina Mariani | First Date with Lauren Compton
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SPONSORS: - Go to https://shopify.com/date to upgrade your selling today. - Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to https://nutrafol.com and use promo code DATE. On this week's episode, Lauren welcomes up-and-coming comedian Cristina Mariani on First Date. Cristina may think she's …
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EP362: Growing and Scaling As An Artist in 2025
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Ready to take your music career to the next level this year? Whether you're an artist just starting out or looking to scale up, understanding where to focus your efforts can make all the difference... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa dive into the specific needs of artists at different stages of their careers! Learn how to identify…
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Glow Ups and Celebrity Exes w/ Dylan Carlino | First Date with Lauren Compton
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On this episode of First Date, host Lauren Compton sits down with comedian Dylan Carlino for a hilarious deep dive into gay vs. straight dating—where, in the gay world, being hot is the real deal-breaker. Dylan shares his journey from "fat guy" to "newly hot," while they dish on Lauren’s Playboy past and her boyfriend’s mind-blowing celebrity exes.…
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EP361: Top Selling Offers From Artists At Our Music Marketing Agency
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Wondering what products to sell and how to market them to your fans so they ACTUALLY sell? It's one of the most common questions we hear from artists... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa unpack the top-selling offers from our IndieX agency artists last year to give you insights and inspiration for your own offers! Learn about value …
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Placenta on the Menu w/ Sara Weinshenk | First Date with Lauren Compton
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SPONSORS: - Head to https://acorns.com/firstdate or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! - Go to https://shopify.com/date to upgrade your selling today. - Go to https://zocdoc.com/DATE to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! On this week's episode of First Date, Lauren welcomes comic Sara Weinshe…
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EP360: We're Not Fcked AI For Artists in 2025
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Does all the talk around AI and music have you feeling doom and gloom? Is there no hope? You're not alone, so take a deep breath... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa open up a philosophical discussion about AI, the future of creative businesses, and where this whole dang thing might be headed! Learn what Andy Warhol can teach you ab…
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Catching Day Fades w/ Joey Avery | First Date with Lauren Compton
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SPONSORS: - Don’t miss out on all the action this week at DraftKings! Download the DraftKings app today! Sign-up using https://dkng.co/date or through my promo code FIRSTDATE. - Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/DATE and use code DATE! On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, comedian Joey Avery talks about everything from the weird and pain…
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EP359: Avoid These Mistakes In Your Music Marketing
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Are you making simple mistakes in your music marketing? Many artists don't even know what to look out for... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa put a magnifying glass on common strategic and tactical mistakes that artists need to avoid in their marketing! Learn about myths around oversaturation, bad targeting choices and trigger citi…
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Pacman’s Playbook | First Date with Lauren Compton
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SPONSORS: - Go to https://shopify.com/date to start selling with Shopify today. On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, NFL legend Adam "Pacman" Jones gets real about Atlanta strip clubs (and their surprisingly great food), how he met his wife at one, and the moments that shaped him as a person and athlete. They discuss his hidden talent…
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EP358: Looking Back at Q4 and Planning Your E-Commerce Strategy
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Looking to fine tune your online store strategy for 2025? Looking back at insights from other artists last year can give you a head start... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa share a market report from our agency IndieX, highlighting the significant e-commerce sales boost during Q4 of last year! Learn about sales growth at Black Fri…
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Why Atlanta Has the Best Strip Clubs: Bruce Bruce Tells All! | First Date with Lauren Compton
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On this episode of First Date with Lauren Compton, comedian Bruce Bruce talks about everything from his upcoming Netflix special to his unexpected fear of dogs. He explains why Atlanta is the best place for strip clubs and opens up about his views on open relationships and the struggles of swingers. Bruce Bruce also shares his thoughts on women—how…
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EP357: 2 Steps To Make Marketing Your Music More Productive
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Want to make sure you hit your music career goals this year but that your marketing will hold you back? Two simple process tweaks could set you up for success... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa outline two crucial processes that you can add into your music marketing right now to see an immediate increase in productivity. Learn how…
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Basement Handy Bad Boy w/ Dave Landau | First Date with Lauren Compton
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SPONSORS: - Try VIIA! https://viia.co/DATE and use code DATE! - Head to https://acorns.com/firstdate or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! - Go to https://shopify.com/date to start selling with Shopify today. On this week's episode, Lauren chats it up with comedian Dave Landau! Dave is a married man, but he…
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EP356: What's Working In Music Marketing in 2025
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We get a ton of questions from artists and bands about the best music marketing practices across YouTube, Instagram, and our IndiePro community group. So today we'll answer a few... In this episode of Creative Juice, Jack and Circa hand-selected some great music marketing questions for a special Q&A episode! Learn about rebranding in your music car…
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