Break The Business Podcast

TOPICS: Using “behind the scenes” content ideas for your livestreams, videos, and social media posts; we discuss the American Music Fairness Act; we interview indie singer-songwriter Mary Jennings. Her new album “Matriarch” is available now and you can find out more about her work by visiting www.maryjennings.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: How an artist can get stuck in a record deal for seven years without being able to release an album; Ikea couches for Pride Month; we interview Artist Republik CEO Nick Cianfaglione. You can findout more about our guest’s work by visiting www.artistrepublik.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visitwww.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Making the perfect pitch as an artist; we breakdown the biggest stories from E3; interview and musical performance from indie alt-pop artist Raye Robinson. You can find out more about her work byvisiting instagram.com/itsjustraye.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Break the Business is now on SLAM! Radio. Check us out on SiriusXM Channel 145 starting June 21st!TOPICS: Music services missed the mark on AAPI Heritage Month; Facebook is providing free distribution for musicians on Instagram Reels and Facebook stories; our guest is indie singer-songwriter Ella Luna. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting ellaluna.hearnow.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Twitch is cracking down on cover songs on its platform; we talk about the Taylor Lorenz New York Times article about burnout among TikTok creators; we interview music industry mentor Bree Noble about creating your own courses and coaching platforms. Find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.profitablemusician.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks for helping Break the Business to affiliate status on Twitch! Be sure to check out our Wednesday livestream at twitch.tv/breakthebusiness.TOPICS: Ryan answers a listener question about setting up a band agreement; we interview singer/songwriter Twitch streamer Meri Amber. Find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.meriamber.com!Rate/review/subscribe to theBreak the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: How can we make the US more hospitable to indie creators; including trademark ownership in your band agreements; we interview Arabian Prince and Paul Hershenson of Incub8next. Incub8next isan incubator that focuses on underserved entrepreneurs and communities. Arabian and Paul also share some powerful perspectives about the entertainment business and have great advice for indie creators. You can find out more about our guests’ work by visitingwww.incub8next.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Trademark advice for indie creators; the social media infinity stones; we interview Lyric Financial CEO Eli Ball. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.lyricfinancial.com.Co-Host: Katie Zaccardi (www.katiezaccardi.com).Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com.to find out more aboutRyan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Is Apple’s App Store hurting the creator economy?; how artists monetize on Twitch; Legends of the Hidden Temple Reboot. Our guest is livestreaming expert Leonard Patterson. Check out his new book “365 Livestream Ideas for Musicians," available now on Amazon.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Twitter unveils its new “Spaces” social audio feature; the Grammys get rid of their secret nominating committees; we interview indie singer-songwriter John Taglieri. Find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.johntaglieri.com and check out his new single “Talking to Myself Out Loud” at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w66vZLCjU8.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Spotify’s premium option for podcasters; new CDC guidelines and what they mean for indie creators; we interview Michael Elsner of Master Music Licensing to get sync licensing tips. Find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.mastermusiclicensing.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Apple Podcasts is offering a subscription feature for all of its creators; Apple Music announces its streaming rate; Downton Abbey; Ted Lasso; we interview singer-songwriter Jane Jensen. Check outJane’s new album “Enchant” and you can find out more about her work by visiting www.janejensenmusic.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visitwww.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: What indie artists can learn from Taylor Swift re-releasing her “Fearless” album; outdoor house concerts; we interview noted indie music publicist and Cyber PR founder Ariel Hyatt. Her new book “TheUltimate Guide in Music Publicity” is available in June and find out more about her work by visiting www.cyberprmusic.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visitwww.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: We answer a listener question about what legal documents you need when collaborating with other artists; new Twitch guidelines; we interview rapper and activist Pell. Find out more about our guest's work by visiting www.pellyeah.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Spotify Loud and Clear; getting started on Twitch as a musician; we discuss the video games we are playing lately. Our guest this week is Twitch musician and voice-over artist Jason Charles Miller. His new album “From the Wreckage: Part I” is available now and you can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.jasoncharlesmiller.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visitwww.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: How the HITS Act could save artists money on their taxes; the Paramount+ lineup is giving us nostalgia feels; Jeopardy hosts. We also interview singer/songwriter/author Ari Herstand about his newalbum and his experience helping write pro-artist legislation in California. Find out more about his work by visiting www.ariherstand.com and www.aristake.comRate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and GooglePlay. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visitwww.ryankairalla.com to find out more aboutRyan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: Female underrepresentation in the music industry; we talk about the Oscars; we interview Mike "Parkside" Renaud of Hidden Pony Records and Management. Find out more about our guest's work by visiting www.hiddenpony.ca.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: NFTs; SoundCloud’s user-centric royalty experiment; Grammys talk; we interview music manager and founder of 137 Entertainment Brian Wilkins. You can find out more about his work by visiting www.137entertainment.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visitwww.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: We break down the latest recorded music industry revenue numbers from the RIAA and discuss what they mean for indie creators; we talk about the video games we are playing now and the Golden Globes. Our guest is musician and coach Katie Zaccardi. She chats with the BTB crew about how creators can embrace wellness and sustainable practices in their careers. Find you more about Katie’s work and check out her Out To Be Podcast by visiting www.katiezaccardi.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS: We talk about copyright law as it pertains to livestreaming, and why it is so confusing for the musicians who are on these platforms.We talk about upcoming movies. Our guest this week is countryartist and real estate expert Dave Herrera. You can find out more about his work by visiting www.daveherreralive.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visitwww.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.