Best Ankit Sharma Podcasts (2026)

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#329 – Joe Gallo: Turning Music Into Media Through Brand Partnerships 39:23

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Joe Gallo is a results-driven brand builder and the founder of CatchBuzz, a media and lifestyle agency operating at the intersection of music, branding, and culture. With over a decade of experience across partnerships, public relations, marketing, and artist management, Joe has helped emerging artists, major festival acts, startups, and establishe…

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#328 – Libby Kallins: How Authenticity Cuts Through the Noise Online 40:51

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Libby Kallins is a seasoned music marketing strategist and artist development expert now shaping careers at 444 Sounds. With more than eight years of experience across major labels, she has built campaigns for both rising and established talent. Today, Libby empowers independent artists by merging creative storytelling with data-driven strategy, he…

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#327 – Ian Roberts: The Fan Data Playbook for Modern Artists 37:21

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Ian Roberts is the co-founder & CEO of Hive.co, a leading fan-engagement and marketing automation platform built for event promoters and musicians. Since launching Hive in 2014, Ian has helped transform the way artists and promoters use data—powering over $500M in ticket sales through smarter email, SMS, and presale campaigns. With a background in …

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#326 - Andreea Magdalina: Livestreaming, Gaming & the New Era of Fan Engagement 40:41

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Andreea Magdalina is the founder & CEO of shesaid.so, a global community uniting music, tech, and equity. With 18 international chapters and over 12,000 members, she builds ecosystems that empower underrepresented creatives. Her work spans strategic partnerships with companies like Microsoft, Spotify, and TikTok, Coachella’s innovation team, and th…

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#325 - Ray Hamilton, Addis Luv & Kris Heaton: Insider Secrets to Landing Major Label and Sync Deals 56:58

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Ray Hamilton is the founder and CEO of Merf Music Group and Song Placement Pros, renowned for connecting songwriters with major-label artists and sync opportunities across film, TV, and streaming. His development work has led to placements with Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Trisha Yearwood, and Eric Church. Joining him are two of his standout co…

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#324 – Andy Baker: Crowdfunding, Community, and Creative Freedom 39:45

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Andy Baker is the founder of Sound Consultancy, a UK-based artist development agency under Resound Media. Since 2010, he’s been helping independent musicians craft great records, strengthen their brands, and promote their music on their own terms. As the creator of Rocket Fuel, Andy has helped artists raise over $1 million to fund albums, tours, an…

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#323 - Sara Campbell: Goal Setting and Mindset Shifts for Music Entrepreneurs 35:11

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Sara Campbell is a business, marketing, and mindset coach dedicated to empowering independent music educators and creatives. As the founder of Savvy Music Studio, she helps musicians and teachers build thriving, sustainable businesses rooted in authenticity and balance. With her signature BravePants Branding program, Sara equips her clients to grow…

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#322 - Jesse Kirshbaum: Turning Cultural Trends into Career Momentum 45:29

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Jesse Kirshbaum is the powerhouse founder and CEO of Nue Agency, a creative firm redefining the intersection of music, branding, and technology. Known for shaping cultural movements through platforms like SoundCtrl and CRWN, Jesse has championed artist-driven storytelling that bridges creators, culture, and brands. With his acclaimed newsletter Bea…

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#321 - Aël Guégan: The Art of Smart Growth for Indie Artists 42:36

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Aël Guégan is the Partnerships Executive at Soundcharts, where he blends design and data to empower artists with clear, actionable insights. A former radio professional turned analytics innovator, Aël helps artists, labels, and managers make smarter creative and business decisions using real-time performance tracking. From radio spins to social tre…

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#320 - Allison Moore: How Splash Music is Redefining Fan Engagement Through Gaming 40:14

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Allison Moore is the Vice President of Marketing at Splash Music, where she leads groundbreaking initiatives that fuse music, gaming, and fan engagement. With over a decade of experience spanning Sony Music Entertainment and SoundCloud, she’s built artist-first platforms, launched global content strategies, and pioneered immersive digital campaigns…

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#319 - Yanik Silver: The Cosmic Alarm Clock for Creative Entrepreneurs 51:03

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Yanik Silver is a serial entrepreneur, author, and champion of conscious business who reimagines growth as a catalyst for joy and impact. He's the founder of Maverick1000, a collective of visionary CEOs, and the creator of the Cosmic Journal. Blending direct-response roots with creativity, spirituality, and community, Yanik helps leaders align prof…

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#318 - Jay Gilbert: Build Fans, Not Followers 50:58

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Jay Gilbert is a veteran music-industry executive turned independent strategist and creator. After years on the road as a musician, he held leadership roles at Universal Music, Sony, and Warner—most notably as VP of New Media & Online Marketing at Universal Music Enterprises—before co-founding the consultancy Label Logic. Today he publishes the inf…

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#317 – Rene McLean: From Street Marketing to Music Catalog Mogul 38:52

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Rene McLean is a culture-first music executive and entrepreneur whose career has redefined how artists, brands, and culture intersect. From helping break Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, and Eminem through street-level promotion, to founding the Mixshow Power Summit, to co-founding Influence Media Partners and building SLANG, Rene has consistently been…

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#316 - Grayson Sanders: Demystifying Music Rights for the Creator Economy 41:12

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Grayson Sanders is the founder of Chordal, a groundbreaking music rights technology company redefining the future of licensing and sync. With its patent-pending InstantClear pre-clearance technology, already adopted by top music companies including Primary Wave, Reservoir Media, Nettwerk, Mad Decent, Believe, Sentric Publishing, and Neon Gold Recor…

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#315 - James Patrick: Breaking Free from Perfectionism in Music 50:24

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James Patrick is a pioneering sound artist, producer, author, and educator who has been shaping the electronic music landscape since the 1990s. As co-founder of Slam Academy, an Ableton Certified Training Center in Minneapolis, he has mentored thousands of students—from beginners to world-class musicians. One of the first Ableton Certified Trainers…

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#314 - Romain Vivien: The Rise of Local Artists on Global Platforms 46:06

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Romain Vivien is the Global Head of Music and President of Europe at Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies supporting independent artists and labels. With nearly 30 years of experience, including senior leadership roles at Virgin and EMI, Romain has been instrumental in shaping Believe’s global music strategy across 50+ market…

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#313 - Danny Garcia: The Tools That Helped 1.5M Songs Get Discovered 37:36

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Danny Garcia is the founder and CEO of SongTools, an all-in-one music marketing platform designed to help independent artists grow their fanbases with automated, data-driven campaigns. Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in Music, Danny has played a pivotal role in democratizing access to effective promotion tools, helping over 1.5 million songs get disco…

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#312 - Alexia Erlichman: Cutting Through the Noise in Today’s Music Industry 38:12

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Alexia Erlichman is the co-founder of MusicGorilla.com, a leading commercial marketplace that connects independent musicians with labels, publishers, and licensing opportunities across TV, film, advertising, and gaming. With a career spanning over a decade in the entertainment industry—including roles at Miramax Films, Tribeca Productions, and Crea…

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#311 - Troy Ericson: Turning Your Fan List Into a Revenue-Generating Asset 49:15

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Troy Ericson is the owner of EmailMarketing.com and EmailDeliverability.com. Since 2020, Troy and his team have generated over $200M for clients through email copywriting, strategy, deliverability, and list management. His impressive client list includes Publishing.com, V-Shred, SmartMarketer, David Meltzer, Sam Ovens, and dozens more top brands. R…

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#310 - Paul Sampson: Bridging the Gap Between Creators and Rights Holders 42:14

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Paul Sampson is the Founder and CEO of Lickd, a pioneering music licensing platform that empowers content creators to legally use mainstream music in their videos without copyright risks. With more than a decade of leadership experience in sync licensing at companies like Extreme Music and Music Dealers, Paul has played a key role in bridging the g…

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#309 - Justin Boreta: How to Stop Consuming and Start Creating Music That Matters 51:00

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Justin Boreta is a founding member of The Glitch Mob, the pioneering electronic group whose music has amassed hundreds of millions of streams and sold out tours worldwide. Beyond the stage, Boreta has collaborated with spiritual leaders like Ram Dass and innovative projects like Wavepaths, merging music with mindfulness, healing, and psychedelic th…

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#308 - Caleb Shreve: Breaking Open the Music Industry’s Black Box Royalties 48:14

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Caleb Shreve, founder and CEO of Killphonic Rights, is a pioneering advocate for artist empowerment and transparency in the music industry. With a career spanning music production, publishing, and rights management, Caleb has worked with Grammy-winning talent while building a company dedicated to helping independent artists collect the royalties th…

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#307 - Natasha Brito: Create Once, Connect Always – How to Batch Content Without Burnout 44:39

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Natasha Brito is a Creative Director and Marketer in the music industry, and the Founder + CEO of Austere and Artist House. From her beginnings as a MySpace artist to leading creative campaigns at Sony Music, Natasha has helped shape the visual and marketing identities of both emerging and major artists. Her course, The Iconic Artist Blueprint, has…

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#306 - Director X: Why Emotion and Authenticity Are Your Superpowers as an Artist 25:57

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Julien Christian Lutz, known professionally as Director X, is an acclaimed Canadian music video and film director celebrated for shaping the visual identity of modern music. A protégé of Hype Williams, he’s directed iconic videos for Drake, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, and Kanye West. His visionary work extends to film and television, including Superfl…

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#305 - Daniel Sander: Why Fan Relationships Are Your #1 Asset 35:50

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Daniel Sander is the Chief Commercial Officer at Feature.fm, a cutting-edge music marketing platform helping artists connect with fans through smart links, pre-saves, and data-driven tools. With a background in finance and entrepreneurship from Syracuse University, Daniel blends tech innovation with artist advocacy, empowering musicians to grow the…

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#304 - Rick Farman: How Superfly Built Bonnaroo and Transformed Music Festivals 40:49

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Rick Farman is the co-founder of Superfly, the visionary company behind some of the most iconic music and cultural festivals of the 21st century, including Bonnaroo and Outside Lands. A Tulane University graduate, Rick launched his career in New Orleans' legendary music scene before co-founding Superfly in 1996. Since then, he has pioneered immersi…

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#303 - Dmitri Vietze: Finding Your Unique Path in a No-Formula Industry 31:02

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Dmitri Vietze is the founder and CEO of Rock Paper Scissors, a leading PR and marketing agency that helps music tech innovators tell compelling stories. Since launching the agency in 1999, Dmitri has remained at the forefront of music technology and innovation, also founding StoryAmp, a DIY PR platform. He hosts the Music Tectonics Podcast, curates…

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#302 - Gaurav Sharma: Turning Passive Listeners Into Active Creators with AI 34:11

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Gaurav Sharma is the Founder & CEO of Hook, an AI-powered music platform that empowers fans to create authorized remixes while ensuring artists and rights holders are fairly compensated. A visionary in music tech, Sharma previously served as COO of JioSaavn, where he helped grow India’s largest music streaming service to over 200 million monthly us…

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#301 - Andrew Southworth: Cracking the Code on Spotify Growth for Indie Artists 46:15

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Andrew Southworth is the founder of Genera Studios, a marketing expert, music educator, and entrepreneur known for helping indie artists scale their streaming numbers and build loyal fanbases. With a background in engineering and a passion for music, Andrew has merged data-driven strategies with creative artistry to empower musicians in today’s dig…

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#300 - Dan Melnick: Leveraging Tech Without Losing the Heart of Music 41:56

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Dan Melnick is the General Manager of Bandcamp, a platform empowering artists to sell their music and connect directly with fans. Before joining Bandcamp, Dan co-founded Reverb, the leading online marketplace for musical instruments. A lifelong musician and entrepreneur, Dan is deeply passionate about artist empowerment, music technology, and commu…

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#299 - Tom Rogers: Transforming Music Education Through Interactive Technology 44:59

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Tom Rogers is the Co-founder and CEO of MusicGurus, an innovative online music education platform that partners with world-class musicians to deliver interactive lessons to learners worldwide. With a background in economics from the University of Oxford and experience in strategy and management consulting, Tom has fused his passion for music and te…

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#298 - Adam Stark: Turning Movement into Music with MiMU Gloves 33:04

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Adam Stark is the Managing Director and Head of Technology at MiMU Gloves, the groundbreaking wearable tech company he co-founded with Grammy-winning artist Imogen Heap. With a background as a computer scientist, researcher, and musician, Adam's work focuses on bridging human movement and digital sound, enabling artists to control music and visuals…

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#297 - Brianna DeMayo: The Artist Development Blueprint No One Talks About 22:55

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Brianna DeMayo is an artist development and music marketing expert with over a decade of experience helping independent artists build sustainable careers. As the founder of Taste Creators, she empowers artists to take ownership of their platforms, deepen fan engagement, and treat their careers like businesses. Brianna's hands-on approach includes b…

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#296 - Mark Meharry: Own Your Data, Own Your Career 50:45

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Mark Meharry is the founder and CEO of Music Glue, a global direct-to-fan e-commerce platform empowering artists to sell music, merch, and tickets while maintaining full control over their brand, data, and revenue. With over two decades of experience at the intersection of music and tech—and a background as a musician himself—Mark has helped thousa…

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#295 - Darren Hemmings: The Hidden Power of Giving First in Music Marketing 50:09

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Darren Hemmings is a respected music marketing strategist and the founder of Motive Unknown, a leading agency serving over 60 top-tier music clients including independent labels, global pop acts, and music production brands. Since launching the company in 2011, he’s built a team of 30 and become a trusted voice in the industry through his widely re…

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#294 - Jazmine Valencia: Content, Culture, and Control—A Roadmap for Indie Artists 40:43

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Jazmine Valencia is the founder of JV Agency, an artist-first marketing powerhouse behind the success of major artists like The Killers, Fall Out Boy, Avicii, American Authors, Max Frost, and Shawn Mendes. Known for blending cultural storytelling with strategic innovation, Jazmine helps artists bridge the gap between creativity and connection. Her …

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#293 - Paul Wiltshire: Why Democratizing Music Matters Now More Than Ever 46:21

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Paul Wiltshire is an award-winning music and tech entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience across the entertainment industry. After producing more than 15 million record sales—including twelve #1 singles and albums—Paul founded Songtradr, a global music licensing and rights management platform. His mission is to democratize the music industry …

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#292 - Andrew Apanov: Mastering Short-Form Content for Artist Discovery 35:01

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Andrew Apanov is the founder of Dotted Music, host of the Music Growth Talks podcast, and a veteran digital marketing strategist with over 20 years in the music industry. From his days as editor-in-chief at Ultimate Guitar to mentoring artists and managing campaigns for global music brands, Andrew blends deep industry insight with practical growth …

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#291 - Cathy Heller: Meditation, Manifestation, and the Magic of Surrender 49:19

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Cathy Heller is a renowned spiritual teacher, bestselling author, and host of the Abundant Ever After podcast, which has amassed over 45 million downloads. With a deep foundation in Jewish mysticism, manifestation, and mindfulness, Cathy helps individuals unlock their highest potential by teaching how to quiet the mind, align with divine purpose, a…

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#290 - Liam James Ward: From Tastemaker to Trailblazer—Winning Music Marketing Tactics 39:25

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Liam James Ward is the General Manager of music-focused social media agency, Something Something. With a deep background in audience development, playlist strategy, A&R coordination, and grassroots promotion, Liam has worked on award-winning campaigns with major labels and independent artists alike. His journey from tastemaker DJ to industry leader…

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#289 - Matt Ford: The Entrepreneurial Playbook for the Modern Music Industry 44:27

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Matthias Ford is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Prism.fm, a transformative platform streamlining operations for the live music industry. With a background as a live music promoter and a deep passion for both technology and artistry, Matthias bridges the gap between efficiency and human connection. A father of two and a creator at …

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#288 - Ankit Desai: Why Prolific Creators Win in the New Music Economy 37:37

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Ankit Desai is the Founder and CEO of Snafu Records, a music-tech company using machine learning to provide royalty advances and artist services for independent musicians. Prior to launching Snafu, Ankit led digital strategy at Universal Music Group. He’s been named a Forbes 30 Under 30 and one of Nordic Music Export’s 20 Under 30, recognized for h…

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#287 - Justin Giddings: The Secret to a 97% Crowdfunding Success Rate 41:20

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Justin Giddings is an award-winning filmmaker and musician who found creative freedom through crowdfunding. After transitioning from a successful acting career to becoming a sought-after crowdfunding expert, he launched TheKickstarterGuy.com, where he has coached over 350 campaigns to raise more than $11 million with a 97% success rate. Justin blen…

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#286 - Taylor Winchester: The Artist’s Guide to Owning Your Data and Your Audience 33:11

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Taylor Winchester is a powerhouse in the music marketing world with over a decade of experience in the live music scene. From his beginnings as a Talent Buyer and Marketing Director to his current role as Director of Revenue at found.ee—a trailblazing digital marketing platform under Downtown Music—Taylor has been instrumental in helping artists, r…

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#285 - Inder Phull: Breaking Down the Blockchain Myths Artists Still Believe 37:44

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Inder Phull is the award-winning CEO and Co-Founder of Pixelynx and KOR Protocol. With over $40M raised in investments and revenue, Inder recently sold his company to Animoca Brands. He’s executed groundbreaking collaborations with Black Mirror, Beatport, mau5trap, and Pioneer DJ, and has worked with brands like Disney, HSBC, and Lacoste. Selected …

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#284 - Thierry Ascarez: How Winamp Is Reimagining Artist Ownership in the Streaming Era 29:51

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Thierry Ascarez is a seasoned music industry executive with nearly two decades of experience across major labels, music-tech startups, and AI innovation. He began his career at EMI Music before launching his own company in San Francisco, where he spent six years driving music and technology initiatives. Now based in Belgium, Thierry leads Business …

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#283 - Ronan Mullins: From Unknown to Unstoppable — Scaling Your Music Career 40:13

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Ronan Mullins is the Co-Founder of Boost Collective, one of the top music marketing platforms supporting over 4,000 artists each month. With deep expertise in organic Spotify playlisting and digital promotion, Ronan has helped independent artists reach real audiences through impactful campaigns. His work doesn’t stop at playlisting—he partners with…

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#282 - Guenter Loibl: Analog vs Digital — The Role of Artists in a Tech-Driven Future 1:00:17

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Guenter Loibl is the CEO of Rebeat and the visionary founder behind HD Vinyl. Hailing from Tulln, Austria, Guenter saw early on how digital technology—particularly streaming data—would reshape the music business. Today, he's helping lead the charge toward a more artist-friendly, tech-enabled music future by combining insights from analog and digita…

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#281 - Mike Fiebach: Turning Your Music Into a Thriving E-commerce Business 37:52

8M ago37:52

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Mike Fiebach is a veteran entrepreneur in the music and e-commerce industries, having worked with legendary artists. He founded FameHouse, a pioneering e-commerce and digital marketing firm acquired by Universal Music Group, and now leads MainFactor, helping brands and artists drive direct-to-consumer revenue. With decades of experience at the inte…

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#280 - Jacob Edgar: The Hidden Power of Storytelling in Music Branding 38:38

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Jacob Edgar is an ethnomusicologist, global music expert, and cultural explorer. As President of the acclaimed world music label Cumbancha, the main A&R consultant for Putumayo World Music, and host of the PBS/National Geographic series Music Voyager, Jacob has traveled the globe uncovering the rich cultural stories behind music. His passion lies i…