Break The Business Podcast

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!In the first segment, Ryan breaks down the latest version of the Music Modernization Act that is making its way through Congress. The bill just made it through the House Judiciary Committee with strong bipartisan support. It has a real chance of passing and, if it passes, it will have significant implications for your music career. Ryan also answers a listener question about getting the people with whom you do business to agree to things in writing. In the second segment. New-York-based entertainment lawyer Ilana Broad stops by. Ilana gives some fantastic tips on building your team as an indie artist, paying particular focus on what to look for in an artist manager. Ilana works a lot with indie artists in her practice and you can find out more about her by visiting www.ilanabroadesq.com.In the final segment, Ryan celebrates Bon Jovi's induction into the Rock and

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!NOTE: Zola has a song on the Lifetime TV show "Mary Kills People" that will air on April 9th. Don't miss it!In the first segment, Ryan provides additional info for artists on the tax laws that will take effect for this year. There are things that all artists should be doing right now in their career to get on the right track with their taxes, and Ryan will tell you the things to discuss with your accountant. Ryan also answers a listener question this week about working with, and properly compensating, your co-writers when you collaborate on a song.In the second segment, Chris Cass stops by. Chris is the Chief Business Officer for Synchtank, a cloud based software platform that provides music licensing solutions for artists, publishers, labels, broadcasters, and studios (www.synchtank.com). Chris talks to Ryan this week about metadata, something that all artists

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!This week, Ryan discusses the RIAA's 2017 Music Industry Revenue Report. The industry continues to grow, but is it growing in a way that will help indie artists? Ryan breaks down the report, discusses some of its more interesting findings (particularly the rise of physical distribution and the fall of downloads), and talks about what it all means for independent content creators. In the second segment, Ryan interviews singer-songwriter Angela Soffe. Angela's new album "Second Wind" (which comes out April 6th) is her first album in eight years. The story of how Angela came back to music after an extended hiatus is a powerful one, and all artists can learn from her experience. We all encounter obstacles in creating art, and hearing how Angela has overcome hers will educate and inspire you. Check out Angela's album by visiting www.angelasoffe.com. In the final segm

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!This week, Ryan answers a listener e-mail about staying motivated in your music career and maximizing your revenue streams as a musician. Ryan also sits down with Muddy Paw PR CEO Angela Mastrogiacomo and gets some great networking tips from an expert publicist and music industry blogger. Find out more about her fantastic work by visiting muddypawpr.com and angelamastrogiacomo.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan’s Book “Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!This week, Ryan gives you more networking tips so you can build your industry relationships and move your career forward. Ryan is also joined by CD Baby VP Kevin Breuner to discuss the distribution service's last two decades, how the industry has changed for indie artists over that time period, and what the future holds for the industry. We also debut our BTB Coffeehouse series with an in-studio acoustic performance by renown classical guitarist Laura Mazon. Be sure to check out more of her work by visiting www.lauramazon.com. Our thanks to Women Crush Music for helping set it up!Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan’s Book “Break the Business: Declaring Your Indepen

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!This week, friends of the podcast and Twitch music experts Evan and Elisa are live in the studio. They talk to Ryan about the Music Modernization Act and its effect on independent songwriters. They also give some fantastic tips on how to do great things on the Twitch platform as musicians. Follow Elisa @elisarockdoc and follow Evan @evanlambguitar. Also joining the podcast this week is singer/songwriter/actress Cassandra Kubinski. Cassandra talks to Ryan about handling the different areas of one's music career. She also gives particularly good tips on how to find toplining work as a songwriter. Find out more about Cassandra's music and the great work she is doing with the Autism community by visiting www.cassandrakubinski.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair. Like Break the Business on F

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!This week, Ryan talks about a recent article on building relationships in the music industry by acclaimed publicist Angela Mastrogiacomo. He uses that article to go into a broader discussion about effective networking, and specifically how to do it well even if you are socially awkward and have difficulty approaching people at cocktail parties. You don't need to be good at small talk to build relationships and network in the music business, and Ryan discusses why that is the case. Tangible tips here! In the second segment, Ryan is joined by the fantastic singer songwriter Sarah Sharp. Ryan talks to Sarah about her creative process and how she has been able to overcome personal tragedy in her career to achieve her dreams. There is something we can all learn from her experience. Find out more about Sarah and check out her latest single "You Don't Dare" by visiting

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!This week, Ryan gives tips on using social media to get more people out to your live shows by discussing a recent article in by Simon Tam in Music Think Tank titled "40 Ways Bands Can Use Social Media To Increase Engagement At Shows". In the second segment, lawyer and podcaster Shawn Yesner stops by for an interview. Shawn is the host of the Crushing Debt Podcast, a program dedicated to helping people eliminate their debt and secure their financial future. In the interview, Shawn gives some great tips for musicians on how to budget effectively and manage credit card and student loan debt. Find out more about Shawn's podcast and his legal services by visiting www.yesnerlaw.com. In the final segment, Ryan talks about the recent school shooting in Parkland. It happened close to Ryan's hometown of Miami and he has some things to say about the event and why musicians

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!This week, Ryan is back from China and spends his first episode back breaking down the recent Copyright Royalty Board ruling increasing songwriter royalties on streaming platforms. This is a win for you, the songwriter. But is it a big win? Ryan also sits down with Whiise founder and friend-of-the-show Tommy Darker to talk about his platform and get some tips on growing and monetizing your audience. Find out more about Tommy's music entrepreneurship platform Whiise by visiting www.whise.com and www.whise.me. Ryan closes the show by talking about the Grammys and Academy President Neil Portnow's "step up" comments regarding women in music.Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy

This week, #WomenCrush Music Founder, Ashley Kervabon, chats with the organization's Head of Marketing, Katie Zaccardi & Branding Empress, Michelle Costanza about the complexities of mental health in the music industry. They discuss self-care practices like yoga and finding time to go to therapy, and answer questions and stories submitted by the community. Some resources mentioned in this episode are: Yoga with Adriene (https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene) & Talkspace.About #WomenCrush Music (www.womencrushmusic.com): #WomenCrush Music is a non-profit organization that serves to create opportunities for rising women songwriters by hosting international showcases, educational workshops & networking events. Whether they are just in the beginning of their careers and want to start performing at local venues, or they’ve just released their second album and are ready to go on tour. #WomenCrush Music wants to connect artists with future collaborators, educate them about the business and inspire

This week, #WomenCrush Music Founder, Ashley Kervabon, chats with the organization's Queen of Operations (and recording artist) Moe Lincoln about how to balance being a business person, artist and being a woman in the industry. They discuss different roles in the industry, important basic business tips, how to get started as an artist & how to stay sane while doing it all. The resources they mention range from networking events like Balanced Breakfast (https://www.blncdbrkfst.com/), Facebook groups (Music Biz Besties, GBTRS & MICNG) and books like Shelly Peiken's Confessions of a Serial Songwriter & David Baskerville's Music Business Handbook & Career Guide. About #WomenCrush Music (www.womencrushmusic.com): #WomenCrush Music is a non-profit organization that serves to create opportunities for rising women songwriters by hosting international showcases, educational workshops & networking events. Whether they are just in the beginning of their careers and want to start performing at local v

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes! This week, Ryan talks bout Lil Pump's recent move to go indie after voiding his record deal with Warner. The story underscores the dangers of record deals and the opportunities available to artists who keep themselves independent. Ryan also sits down with entrepreneur, musician, and recording engineer Graham Cochrane. Graham talks to Ryan about his platform, The Recording Revolution, which gives valuable information to help musicians make their own music easily and affordably. Find out more about his platform by visiting www.recordingrevolution.com.PROGRAMMING NOTE: The January 28th and February 4th episodes of the Podcast will be guest hosted by the Women Crush Music. Ryan will return on February 11th.Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a frie

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!This week, Ryan talks about recent changes to Facebook's platform that will make it more difficult for musicians' posts to end up on users' news feeds. Ryan breaks down the issue and gives tips on how to increase the reach of your posts under the new algorithm. Ryan also sits down with Women Crush Music founder Ashley Kervabon. Ashley talks to Ryan about the Women Crush organization, which provides opportunities for women in music and has a number of local chapters throughout the United States and Canada. You can find out more about the organization by visiting www.womencrushmusic.com. In the final segment, Dave calls into the show to talk movies with Ryan. David saw "The Room" for the first time and Ryan and Dave have a fun discussion about what is probably the worst movie of all time.Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Goo

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!Happy New Year, everybody! This week, Ryan opens up the first Podcast episode of 2018 by answering listener questions about releasing singles and copyright ownership of sound recordings. "The Music Industry Lawyer" Erin M. Jacobson also stops by to give some tips on legal matters that indie artists should take care of now to start 2018 off right. Erin also talks about the recent Spotify lawsuit and the Music Modernization Act, a pivotal piece of legislation that will have a significant impact on how indie artist will get paid on platforms like Spotify. Find out more about Erin's work by visiting www.themusicindustrylawyer.com and visit www.indieartistresource.com to get some great contract templates and educational resources.We also talk about New Year's resolutions this week. Do you have any? Share them with Ryan @ryankair. Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!In our final episode of 2017, we discuss the effects that the new tax bill will have on indie artists and a VERY SPECIAL friend of the show stops by to talk about the new Star Wars movie with Ryan. We also chat with UK pop rock artist Joseph Dunwell. His band The Dunwells have played at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and the Tonight Show. Joseph talks to us about his incredible music journey and the creative freedom that making music independently has brought him. Lots of great advice in this interview. It is not to be missed!Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan’s Book “Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry.” Hoste

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!This week, Ryan sits down with indie-pop artist Holley Maher to talk about getting sync placements (she has had her songs placed in commercials for brands like Ikea and Nutella). We also talk about her involvement with The Other Nashville Society, a group dedicated to creating opportunities for Nashville's non-country music community (including Nashville's indie artists). Ryan also talks about the recent net neutrality vote and what you can do to protect your music career on the internet in light of the FCC's decision.Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan’s Book “Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry.” Hosted

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!In the first segment, Ryan answers a listener question about how musicians can use the platform Twitch to move their career forward. He uses examples from musicians and friends-of-the-show Elisa Melendez, Evan Lamb, and Meri Amber. In the second segment, Ryan interviews Keith Pro, founder of Indie Band Guru. Keith gives great advice on cultivating relationships with your fans and with playlist curators. Indie Band Guru is an informational platform for indie artists that also features music news and reviews. You can find out more by visiting www.indiebandguru.com. In the final segment, Ryan announces the winner of the Break the Business Seven Note Song Contest! Thanks to all who participated and helped promote the contest. And don't forget to send your song to Serj Tankian's Seven Note Challenge at serjtankianchallenge.com by December 15th for a chance to win his

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes! This week, Ryan talks about the latest news regarding net neutrality and why it will have a significant effect on indie musicians and other content creators. Ryan also sits down with Matt Langston of Eleventyseven to talk about his band's podcast and why it is valuable for musicians to create podcasts of their own. We also get crowdfunding tips from Matt too! Check out Eleventyseven's new album Rad Science and their Eleventylife podcast by visiting www.eleventysevenisalive.com.Don't forget to send your songs to the Break the Business Seven Note Song Contest by December 8th. The winning entry will get over $500 in prizes. Send your entries to breakthebusiness@gmail.comRate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show! And visit www.bre

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!In the first segment, Ryan talks about recent news involving UnitedMasters. UnitedMasters is a new company that promises an alternative to the record label model. And they are backed with an eight-figure investment from Google, which means they might have the resources and the infrastructure to really shake things up. Could UnitedMasters change the industry? Could they give more power to indie artists? Is Google trying to end the labels' stranglehold on the music business? There's lots to break down, and Ryan is here to discuss it.In the second segment, Ryan interviews music entrepreneur Bryan Calhoun of Music Business Toolbox. Bryan is one of the most successful and storied names in the industry, having held executive positions at companies like SoundExchange and RED Distribution. Bryan joins Ryan to talk about his latest initiative--the Music Business Toolbox.

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!This week, Ryan gives some updates on the Podcast's Seven Note Song Contest (send your songs to breakthebusiness@gmail.com by December 8th). He also discusses the sale of musical.ly for $1 billion and what it means for indie artists. UK-based rock artist Verity White also stops by this week for an interview. Verity is one of Ryan's favorite guests and she recently was voted the Best Female Indie Artist of 2017 by Spiderweb Radio! Get a copy of her new album "Breaking Out," available now. Verity talks to Ryan about blogging effectively, maximizing your revenue streams as an artist, and Doctor Who. Check her out at veritywhite.com.In the third segment, friend-of-the-show Spruke stops by to update us on his Kickstarter campaign for his album project "Pieces: A Thousand Albums at the end of America." He also gives us some great crowdfunding tips. Support his Kicksta