Break The Business Podcast

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Dave makes it clear that he is obsessed with Rogue One (he has already seen it three times) and will try to take over this week's show with Star Wars talk every chance he gets. Along the way, Ryan and Dave answer a listener question about music launches and choosing a release date for your music. Then, R & D talk about the ongoing lawsuit between Avenged Sevenfold and their former label, Warner Bros.. The suit involves Avenged terminating their agreement with Warner in 2015 under a provision of California law that allows people to terminate personal services contracts longer than seven years (which many record deals often do). The big issue in the case will be how much Avenged will owe its label in damages for the final album under the Warner deal that was never made. Listeners of the Podcast need to follow this case carefully, as its eventual resolution will have massive implications on the power struggle between labels and artists in th

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading.in the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss the recent report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) discussing the amount of money record labels invested in A&R in 2015. The report claims that labels are investing plenty in developing artists. But is that actually true? Ryan and Dave do a deep dive into the statistics to give a realistic assessment, showing how labels are not fostering talent like they should.In the next segment, Ryan and Dave debut a new segment, "Dave Has a Big Pronouncement to Make." It is an important pronouncement that will change the way you think of dinner and dessert. Then, your favorite Break the Business Duo break down this year's slate of Grammy nominees.Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss Ryan's upcoming speaking engagement at NAMM. They also talk about articles in the DIY Musician and Sonic Bids about earning more money as a musician over the holidays and expanding your merchandising. In the second segment, marketing expert and 15 Second Pitch co-founder Laura Allen stops by to give tips on effective pitching. She gives concrete advice on how musicians can make strong pitches to move their careers forward. Find out more about Laura's programs by visiting www.thepitchgirl.com. In the final segment, Ryan and Dave lament the complete lack of pop culture news this week while still managing to have a fun segment playing Ryan's Twitter game.Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan'

Hi, Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading!In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss Ryan's exhibit at the book fair and Dave's Trip to New York during their off week. They also talk about A Day to Remember's recent court win against their record label, Victory Records. There is also a discussion of Instagram as a social media tool and doing holiday covers as a DIY artist.In the second segment, musician and blogger Ari Herstand stops by to talk about his upcoming book, "How to Make it in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician." The book will be available in print, e-book, and audio in December. Check out Ari's blog www.aristake.com for some useful tips for indie musicians. To find out more about Ari's music, visit www.ariherstand.com. Ari's book can be found at www.smarlurl.it/aribook.In the final segment, Dave takes over the block to celebrate the new Metallica album. He also gives some powerful thoughts on the death of Fidel Castro. You do

Hi, podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading.Musicians and friends of the show Evan Lamb and Elisa Melendez are in for Ryan and Dave this week both on the podcast and in these here show notes. Hi! Nice to meet you! Apologies in advance.In the first segment, Evan and Elisa discuss why the popular livestreaming service Twitch might just be the perfect supplement to your existing social media and YouTube presence. They'll tell you how to get set up, best practices when streaming, and what sets it apart from just having canned performances on YouTube or even going live on Facebook or Periscope. You can follow Elisa and Evan's own music and gaming journey on Elisa's channel (www.twitch.tv/elisarockdoc) and follow them on Twitter (@elisarockdoc and @thebigtasty). In the second segment, Ryan sits down with New-York based entertainment lawyer and adjunct professor of business law Cassandra Spangler to talk about what sort of legal services DIY musicians should seek to move their careers forward. You can find out mor

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss this week's election and have a concrete policy discussion on how a Donald Trump presidency could affect indie artists. It is an uncertain political environment, and the future has both positive and negative implications for DIY musicians. How will Trump's policies affect musicians? Find out!In the second segment, indie folk band The Krickets stop by. Fresh off a big night at the Independent Music Awards where they won Folk Song of the Year, The Krickets talk with Ryan and Dave. They discuss their big win, working together as a band, and how to make a great album in a top-shelf studio without exhausting your resources. Find out more about this amazing band by visiting www.thekrickets.com and get a hold of their album "Spanish Moss Sirens," available now!In the final segment, we bring you the funny. CanaDave stops by to talk to Americans who want to move to his home country. And Metal Dave joins us for "Dave's Metal Minute

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading!In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about Dave's recent trip to L.A. and give tips on how to make videos of cover songs legally. This is all the more important in light of the flurry of takedown notices being sent by Universal Music to Facebook users. Cover videos are a great way to move your music career forward. Learn how to do it safely.In the second segment, Ryan sits down with musician, consultant, and Make Creativity Pay founder Leanne Regalla. Leanne's story is an inspiring one for musicians to hear, and she gives great tips on how to make money from your creative passion and manage your time effectively. You can find out more about her work by visiting makecreativitypay.com.In the final segment, Ryan and Dave discuss Ryan's audiobook, give a spoiler-free review of Doctor Strange, and discuss the Cubs winning the world series. Funny stuff here!Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Brea

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading. This week, Ryan talks about the death of Vine and the important lessons musicians need to learn from its demise. Ryan also talks about his experience in the recording studio narrating the Break the Business audiobook, which will be available soon.In the second segment, acclaimed music entrepreneur and Cyber PR founder Ariel Hyatt stops by to discuss effective crowdfunding strategies and her new book "Crowdstart: The Ultimate Guide to a Powerful and Profitable Crowdfunding Campaign," which is available now. Ariel is super knowledgeable and a true friend of DIY artists. This interview is not to be missed!Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. 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 Mus

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading!In our first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss how musicians should embrace non-music content to further their careers. In the New Music Industry, it is important to take inventory of your non-music strengths, and find a way to leverage those strengths to move your career forward. You are more than the music you play, and you should use those extra skills to reach new heights.In the second segment, musician/marketer/entrepreneur James Taylor stops by to share his expertise. James is the founder of the Music Business Institute and the Creative Life Podcast. He gives lots of great insight on how to become a prolific content creator. You can find out more about his work by visiting jamestaylor.me.In the final segment, Ryan and Dave give you the pop culture discussions that you love to hear. They talk about the new Nintendo Switch, the Red Dead Redemption 2 Trailer, Westworld, Luke Cake, and the latest Wolverine movie, "Logan." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading this week.In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss last week's Rorie Kelly interview and Dave provides some interesting insight on the current composition of women in the executive ranks of major labels. Ryan and Dave also discuss the recent lawsuit between 19 Recordings and Sony Music. At issue in the case is whether Sony is shortchanging its artists by paying out streaming revenue at an unfairly low rate. The case underscores the outdated contractual structures that labels continue to embrace (to the detriment of its artists) even as the music industry continues to rapidly change.In the second segment, musician, marketing expert, and Music Marketing Manifesto founder John Oszajca stops by to talk about his years as a label artist. He also gives some very useful marketing tips and discusses how artists can market themselves effectively even on a limited budget. Check out John's enriching music marketing training programs by visiting musicmarketingmanifesto.com.

Hi Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about Adele's latest album going Diamond (10x Platinum) and the implications it has for DIY artists and the music industry as a whole. They also discuss the recent Jesse Sterling Harrison article in SonicBids, "Five Non-Musical Skills musicians should work to improve."In the second segment, Ryan interviews indie artist Rorie Kelly. In addition to being an acclaimed singer-songwriter, Rorie is also the executive director of Go Girls and writes frequently about the challenges women face in the music industry. Rorie and Ryan talk about those challenges and what can be done to improve things.In the final segment, we bring you "Dave's Metal Minute" and "Rush Song or Hoser Talk" from your favorite characters Metal Dave and Canadave. Thank you all very much for listening. Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about t

Hi Podcast listeners! This week, Ryan sits down with music marketing and digital strategy expert Michael Brandvold. Ryan and Michael talk about how DIY artists can create VIP ticketing packages without busting their budget. They also discuss the importance of creating effective websites and how to make the most of your social media presence. You can find out more about Michael's projects at michaelbrandvold.com and you can check him out on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast.Thank you all very much for listening. Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. 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! In the first segment, we discuss Ryan's recent Hypebot book excerpt about the nastiness of record deal recoupment. In a nutshell, most record contracts involve artists having to pay back the money a label spends on making (and often promoting) the artist's album entirely out of the artist's royalties. Record deals are not investments by labels. They are loans, and artists are the unwitting debtors.In the second segment, musician and marketing expert Steve Palfreyman stops by to give tips on executing an effective music launch. He also gives information about his Music Launch Summit, a free platform with over 40 master classes from industry experts. It is available now and will be up until October 4th. Check it out at musiclaunchsummit.com and find out more about Steve's work by visiting stevepalfreyman.comIn the final segment, Ryan and Dave talk about Dave's cool metal vest, a sleep-away camp for adults devoted entirely to pizza, and an Ontario teacher who has been disciplined for allege

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading!In our first segment, Ryan talks to Dave about his new golden retriever puppy Molly. R & D also discuss a recent article by former Podcast guest Kosha Dillz that appeared in Hypebot about the promotional value artists can gain by appearing on podcasts. In many ways, appearing on podcasts can give an artist more promotional juice than being featured in a blog. Podcasts allow potential fans to get to know more of your story, and the podcasting audience tends to be more devoted to the media they are consuming. In the end, making podcasts a part of your promotional strategy can lead to increased fan engagement. In the second segment, musician and music entrepreneur Cheryl B. Engelhardt stops by. Cheryl talks to Ryan about her platform "In The Key of Success," which provides courses, guides, and other resources for DIY artists. She also provides valuable advice in how to overcome "plateaus" in one's career and push forward to success. You can find out more about Che

Hi Podcast Listeners! Contest Note: thecelebritycafe.com is hosting a contest where you can win a free copy of Ryan's Break the Business Book. Go check it out!In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about comedian Mike Birbiglia's NY Times Article "6 Tips for Making it Small in Hollywood. Or Anywhere." Even though Birbiglia's article mainly focuses on achieving success in comedy and writing, his lessons are also important ones for independent artists to hear. In the second segment, musician and industry expert Dave Cool drops by. Dave is the Director of Artist and Industry Outreach at Bandzoogle, a platform that allows artists to create a website and manage their content and merchandise. Ryan talks to Dave about building websites and also talks to him about his e-book "23 Ways Musicians Can Make Money." In the interview, Dave talks about the wide variety of (often unknown) revenue streams that indie artists have available to them to effectively monetize their career. Check out more of Dave Cool's work by vis

Hi Podcast listeners! In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about the passing of fraudster and music producer Lou Pearlman. Pearlman passed away in mid-August while serving time in prison for orchestrating a $300 million ponzi scheme. Among the way, Pearlman went on to create, and subsequently allegedly defraud, a number of boy bands, including the Backstreet Boys and N*Sync. Ryan discusses Pearlman's acts of exploitation in the music industry and talks about how his actions serve as a warning to all musicians to be careful when deciding with whom you do business. Remember: If someone comes along and promises to make you famous, be wary.In the second segment, celebrated author and music industry veteran Bobby Owsinski stops by. Owsinski talks to Ryan about his books, blogs, and podcasts, and also gives the listeners a lot of great advice on how to move your career forward as a DIY artist. You can find out more about his many projects and learn more from his expertise by visiting bobbyowsinski.com. In the f

Hi Podcast Listeners! The Break the Business Podcast is celebrating its 50th episode, and we have a terrific show for you to enjoy. This week, we have great music industry advice, comedy sketches, and some former guests stop by to congratulate Ryan and Dave on the Big 5-0. In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss the recent David Byrne article in the New York Times about music streaming and who's to blame for artists making little money off of platforms like Spotify. While it is easy to blame the streaming companies, perhaps the blame might lie with major labels who are using mysterious deals to siphon money away from signed and unsigned artists alike. In the second segment, indie folk artist Danielle Ate The Sandwich stops by. We talk with her about her awesome stage name, her experience composing a film soundtrack, and her Kickstarter campaign for her latest album "The Terrible Dinner Guest," which is coming out next month. We premiere a track off her new album on the Podcast! Visit https://www.kickstart

Hi Podcast listeners! In the first segment, Ryan discusses his article that came out in Hypebot this past week: "The Kesha-Dr. Luke Lawsuit Exemplifies Everything That is Wrong With the Music Industry." The article talks about exclusive recording agreements and how such agreements contributed to the toxic relationship of Kesha and Luke--as well as to the culture of abuse in the music industry as a whole.In the second segment, musician and entrepreneur Jack Conte stops by. Ryan talks to Jack about his work as one half of the music duo Pomplamoose as well as his role as the co-founder and CEO of the crowdfunding platform Patreon. Jack discusses the role he thinks Patreon will play in the future of independent music and also gives some tips on how to succeed on the platform. You can find out more about Jack's work by visiting pomplamoose.com and patreon.com.In the final segment, hiphop emcee Kosha Dillz joins the show. Earlier this month, Kosha's latest album "What I Do All Day and Pickle" hit six different Bill

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading this week!In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about Ryan's vacation in the North Carolina mountains. They also discuss Kesha's recent decision to drop her lawsuit against Dr. Luke and the lessons that all indie artists can learn from this harrowing story. Ryan and Dave close the segment by discussing recent articles about projects artists should work on before the end of the summer, and effective crowdfunding.In the next segment, Dave reviews "Suicide Squad" and discusses DC's lack of success in filmmaking compared to Marvel. R & D then discuss other pop culture news, including the new "Gilmore Girls" series and "Stranger Things."Thank you all very much for listening. Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi Podcast listeners! It's the Dave Show!Ryan is out of town this week, so it falls to the great and powerful Dave to helm the show this week. Were you aware that red light cameras stink? Because they do. Also, Brandy has filed suit against her label in yet another example of an artist wanting to do the work of making an album, but the label not cooperating and creating a limbo for the artist.We talk to Darryl Neudorf about his new initiative, POLR (Path of Least Resistance). It’s all about creating a subscription based streaming service that is unowned and unownable. The artists are able to upload their works to a cloud based database and the subscribers have access to the complete database. And the best part is, no labels or middle men getting in the way and taking money off the top. All funds go to the artists. It’s a wonderful concept on moving streaming to the truly independent realm. You can learn more at thepolr.org and darrylneudorf.com.Then I (that’s right, I’m writing this blurb, not Ryan) talk abou