Episodes
EPISODE 112
Break the Bad Habits that Block You
with Mike Maurer
Mike Maurer is a Colorado based musician who began playing guitar at a very early age, studying with Jock Bartley of the hit band, Firefall. After his debut release, Chasing Pearl , Mike toured extensively, sharing the stage with acts such as Johnny Winter, Eric Gales, Tab Benoit, Earth Wind and Fire, Richie Kotzen, and Papa Chubby. His long-awaited follow up album is set for release in fall 2024. Aside from endorsements and regional awards, Mike is an excellent and seasoned performer, teacher, and all around fun guy to be around. Let's go!
EPISODE 109
How to Multiply Your Time as a Musician
This long journey and pursuit of being a full-time musician is full of growth, plateaus, dips and more growth. But there is a point when the path begins to need more to keep up the pace, grow, and truly level up. Today we discuss the concept of Multiplying your time, how it applies to musicians and our efforts to 10x this life…
Where you put your attention is where you put your energy. This is always an important reality to grasp. But taking it one step further, if you could put a system in place so that initial attention is kept on various projects independent of you so that you can then put your inner energy on the next thing, well, that's multiplying yourself, your energy, and your results.
EPISODE 111
The Two-year Rule with Jared Oluwa
Today we complete our interview with the sync-artist, creative and mentor, Jared Oluwa. We examine his two year rule strategy, discuss how his biggest placement to date came about and share the value of joining organizations that align with your passions.
Jared Oluwa is a 35 year old artist from Los Angeles who is an instrumentalist and vocal producer. Growing up in a musical family, he tends to work closely with his youngest brother (Beats MadeByFresh) who plays a big part with instrumentation. Together, they have landed placements on BET, VHI, MTV and many more.
EPISODE 108
Talent Stacking for Musicians
If there is anything you have heard us say too many times it's that diversification is key to creating a wealthy musician’s income. We go at that goal from a different angle today. Instead of spreading out your talents, we stack ‘em up! This has been a very useful technique for me personally to increase my productivity and value in the music business and I think it can do the same for you!
Talent stacking is the concept of combining several average or above-average skills to create a unique and valuable skill set that sets you apart from others. The idea is that you don't need to be world-class in any single skill; instead, by being competent in multiple complementary skills, you can create a unique combination that makes you highly competitive and valuable in your field.
EPISODE 110
The Power of Showing up with Jared Oluwa
Today we discuss the simple power of showing up. We expose how this simple idea is often the reason why successful people, well, succeed. It exposes the reality that often its not what we NEED to do but instead how to get ourselves to SHOW UP and do the damn thing!
Jared Oluwa is a 35 year old artist from Los Angeles who is an instrumentalist and vocal producer. Growing up in a musical family, he tends to work closely with his youngest brother (Beats MadeByFresh) who plays a big part with instrumentation. Together, they have landed placements on BET, VHI, MTV and many more.
EPISODE 107
Quickest Way for a Musician to Get More Cash!
Maybe you are looking for ways to make money today because you need to pay some bills quickly. Or perhaps you want to take that special person out for that special evening and need some extra cash!? Well, we got you!! Today we give you our favorite eight ways to make some cash! At the end, we will also toss in a bonus for more mailbox money.
We are so lucky to have an occupation that gives us SO many ways to make money. We are also lucky to use what we love to generate an income by adding joy and good things to the world around us. We can count 100 ways another day, but today, we break down the top 8 simplest and quickest ways we know of to make some dough as musicians. Let's go!
EPISODE 105
How to Start a Booking Agency with Big Fish Booking
Big Fish Booking Company is an artist-run boutique agency based in Chicago that specializes in booking and artist management. Owners Chris Weller and Tina Priceman started booking shows for themselves and some of their close friends under the guise of Big Fish in 2016 in an effort to better support their own musical endeavors. The hard work and “fake it till you make it” attitude slowly paid off as new artists were signed and the Big Fish network expanded.
Big Fish Booking Company has grown into an international agency supporting the careers of many world renowned artists including (but not limited to) The Bad Plus, Nate Smith, Makaya McCraven, Kurt Elling and Melanie Charles. Big Fish prides itself on having a well-rounded approach to supporting musicians as they understand first-hand the sacrifice and hard work it takes to build a touring career. Less than 10 years in, Big Fish has no intention of slowing down
EPISODE 102
HOW TO SUBMIT TO THE GRAMMYS
Today we discuss the campaigning and process of submitting your music for the Grammys as well as setting your ticket prices and building your catalog with our guest, the talented Megan Burtt.
Have you ever wondered how people win Grammys? How does it all work? Well, we jump right into that, as well as diversifying your income, educating your audience on supporting you, and making sure you show up for yourself and your goals. Let's go!
EPISODE 99
SIMPLIFYING YOUR PR APPROACH
Today we continue our conversation with Pressed PR founder, Dawn Jones. She discusses tracking your progress, creating fan funnels and building an easier process to gain better results in music promotion.
EPISODE 96
HOW TO FIND YOUR PLACE USING YOUR PASSIONS WITH ANDY SYDOW
Today we conclude our interview with Singer/Songwriter, Andy Sydow, and focus on how the journey is often full of small destinations that just lead you to the next path. You don’t need to just pick one thing and do only that, in fact, as small business owners and creatives we always run our legs in different directions to build our passions. It is through this process and pursuit that we find our main goals often come into clearer focus.
EPISODE 93
BALANCING YOUR MUSIC AND MONEY
WITH TREVOR HALL
Today we complete our inspiring conversation with the talented artist, Trevor Hall. We cover the money mindset journey and how it is possible to have a good relationship with it. Also, we see how Trevor is finding a way to balance all the important things in his life including family, music, purpose and spirituality.
EPISODE 104
How to Sustain a Music Career with
Brenden James
Today we complete our interview with the Singer/Songwriter, Brenden James. We cover “being ready,” Crowdfunding and sustaining your career while balancing the things you value most!
Brenden is very open and giving with his story, and we picked up today after hearing him tell the journey of being independent after two major label deals. This is when his biggest career success truly started. He gives advice on carving out your own long, happy career, let's go!
EPISODE 101
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY CROWDFUND YOUR NEXT ALBUM WITH MEGAN BURTT
Today we chat with Denver music scene icon, Megan Burtt and her recent successful Kickstarter campaign. We break down strategies, best practices and the correct order to make sure you get what you need.
Megan Burtt is a notable singer-songwriter with a series of accomplishments in the music industry. She graduated from Boston's Berklee College of Music in 2008 and has since established herself with a blend of Americana, roots, and pop influences. Her career highlights include winning prestigious awards like the Kerrville NewFolk, Rocky Mountain Folk Festival, and the Westword Music Award.
EPISODE 100
THE SIMPLE SECRETS TO BEING A WEALTHY MUSICIAN
We felt it appropriate to make today's episode about the true meaning of wealth. We throw the word around a lot and felt it’s important that we clarify what it truly means to be a wealthy musician.
Today’s discussion is based on the eight forms of wealth by Robin Sharma in his book; “The Wealth money can’t buy.” We break down his 8 pillars and apply them to our lives as musicians so we can improve our chances to live this one life to the fullest.
EPISODE 98
HOW FRESH IS YOUR PRESS RELEASE?
Today we chat with PR company owner Dawn Jones. We hear her story of growing from Fiddle player to fiddling with Promotion as an intern to Full on “one stop shop” for artists with her company Pressed PR. We break down tracking results and what it means to be ready for PR.
EPISODE 95
HOW CONNECTION TRUMPS LOCATION
In this conversation, Dave Tamkin and Chris Webb interview musician Andy Sydow. They discuss technical difficulties, reaching out to guests, preparing for interviews, upcoming gigs, and more. Andy shares his background and early musical influences, as well as his decision to pursue music as a career. They also talk about the challenges and rewards of being a full-time musician and booking gigs.
EPISODE 92
YOUR GREATEST LOVE WILL SAVE YOU
WITH TREVOR HALL
The conversation with Trevor Hall highlighted several key themes. First, it emphasized the importance of networking and staying connected in the music industry. Trevor's story of losing a record deal and having to start over showed the resilience and determination required to pursue a career in music. He also discussed the emotional and financial challenges artists face when their creations become assets and are taken away.
EPISODE 103
From Urban Outfitters to a 6 Figure Record Deal with Brenden James
Today we jump into the story of our guest Brenden James. Hey takes us on the journey of starting late with a career in music, racing to the top with not just one but multiple major label record deals and finishing those just to find he is at the starting line of what would become his most successful career in music and songwriting.
Brendan James is an American Singer-Songwriter in the pop/folk genre, akin to David Gray, Jason Mraz, and Elton John. Signed to Capitol Records at age 25, Universal Records at 28, James has reached the #1 spot on ITunes multiple times, accrued more than one million fans in 65 countries on Spotify, and has been played on multiple formats of American and European radio. He has collaborated or toured with the likes of John Mayer, John Legend, Cat Stevens, Carly Simon, Keb Mo, and Andy Grammar, and his songs have been placed in over 15 major television shows and films worldwide.
EPISODE 97
I’M THE PROBLEM, IT’S ME
Limiting beliefs among musicians can be all over the place depending on individual experiences, backgrounds, and aspirations. However, here is our list of the top ten most common. Our hope is to help you identify how you may in fact be holding yourself back for the very goals you desire.
EPISODE 94
IS IT A YES GIG?
Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin discuss how musicians can make decisions about which gig opportunities to accept. They explore the factors to consider, such as time commitment, travel, hidden costs, and hidden benefits. They also discuss the importance of setting limits, saying no for health and balance, and aligning opportunities with personal goals. The episode concludes with a reminder to trust instincts and assess opportunities based on their alignment with overall objectives.
EPISODE 91
FIND YOUR RHYTHM TO SUCCESS
Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin introduce the fourth season of Musicians Tip Jar and discuss what you need to succeed. They catch up on what they've been doing and they also announce the upcoming release of their online course, 'How to Be a Wealthy Musician.' The hosts address the issue of imposter syndrome and emphasize the three pillars they will focus on this season: wealth, joy, and scalability. They encourage listeners to reflect on the rhythm of their lives and ask important questions about time, money, opportunities, and knowing what they want.
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