Music Biz Weekly Podcast

Musicians Do Not Rely Entirely on Social Media to Connect with Your Fans

by Rai Beardsley | Apr 7, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

“Are there other options to get my work out there?” Episode 638: Below is a comment by someone who had their business of 10 years destroyed by Facebook. We use this as an example of why you should never put all your eggs in one basket. Do not give up on social...

Musicians, Start a Mobile Fan Club and Create Recurring Revenue with MySeat Media

by Rai Beardsley | Mar 24, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

Create engaging fan experiences and new revenue streams with a personalized mobile app. Episode 637: Dave Cool returns to talk about his new role with My Seat Media. My Seat creates a mobile app fan club for artists. Create a new recurring revenue stream with a...

Is It OK to Give a Musician You Work for Your Music?

by Rai Beardsley | Mar 10, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

We discuss a listener question this week. Episode 636: We discuss a listener question this week, @leegerstmann “Hi Michael and Jay. I have a question. I’m wondering your opinions. If, let’s say, I’m working for a musician, would you think I ought not...

You Are Part of the Artist’s Team, Remember You Are NOT The Star!

by Rai Beardsley | Mar 3, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

You are not the star. You work for the star. Episode 635: Do you work with a band or musician? Are you on their team in some capacity? Never forget this valuable lesson… you are not the star. You work for the star. Don’t let your ego and sense of entitlement make you...

Musicians, How to Make Sure You Are Monetizing Your Music on YouTube and TikTok

by Rai Beardsley | Feb 17, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

What can you do to make even more money from YouTube. Episode 634: Randall Foster from Symphonic Distribution joins to discuss many topics, including their Ultimate Guide for a Kickass Year 2025. We touch on many points, such as YouTube and TikTok monetization. What...

How Musicians Can Start to Use Artificial Intelligence in Their Career

by Rai Beardsley | Feb 10, 2025 | Audio, Marketing, Music Biz Weekly Podcast, Music Marketing, Videos

We aren’t talking about using AI to record music or make videos. Episode 633: How are we using AI and how musicians can start using AI. We aren’t talking about using AI to record music or make videos, not even how to use it to make photos. We discuss real tasks, tasks...