In this episode, I sit down with David Mysliwiec, the founder and CEO of The Upstate Sound. A Grammy-winning label, publisher, and artist collective based in Nashville. From bootstrapping beats in Western Mass to building a full-stack music company. With its own Codex, David shares the raw story behind launching a brand that’s more than a label it’s a mission.

We talked music ownership, turning interns into execs. Seeing why raising your own flag matters more than chasing industry trends. Whether you’re an artist, creative, or entrepreneur. This is a blueprint for building with integrity.

🛠️ Topics include:

• What makes a modern record deal broken

• How to grow without giving up ownership

• Why discomfort is where the growth happens

• The myth of overnight success

Where to Find the Guest?

🌐 Website: https://theupstatesound.com/

📲 Social: Follow David @theupstatesound

And of course, you can find all the links for L.I.T.G, and where to listen at:

👉 www.linktr.ee/lostinthegroove