Kent Earls, a music industry professional and now a partner at Verse 2 Music with artist Kane Brown as a joint venture with Sony Music Publishing, sits screen to screen with Tim Hunze to share the differences in indie and major publishers. Is one different in creative or just in business? With Earls expertise in both fields, we're able to understand the key differences for professionals.

01:05- Set up and quick background

02:35- The benefits of working in the "majors".

03:50- A key difference for independent publishers.

07:47- What was the decision to decide to work with a major publisher with Verse 2 Music?

11:03- The Micro/Macro of starting your own company.

16:49- Signing new talent, do you have a number or a goal to achieve soon?

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02:08- Brief bio and work history

04:17- Do you see Nashville as an infrastructure for rock music?

07:44- In the rock scene, how involved are publishers involved with artist growth?

11:40- What is the relationship with publishers and even writers with rock artists?

14:33- How is talent discovered? DSP's, social numbers, etc.?

18:02- What should new acts be working on to be noticed by management and business alike? 

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00:53- Background

02:51- How does it feel to have hit-songwriter and producer attached to your name?

04:17- When did you transition into focusing on production?

07:58- The community of women in production.

09:25- Why have women not been in the producer's chair or work in production?

11:56- Are there any tips or suggestions for anybody interested in production to have it become a skill set?

15:58- Do you have in mind the process of choosing your next projects after the recent success? 

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02:50- What was the inspiration to write a book for songwriters about money management?  

07:45- (Laura)When you signed your first deal, what triggered you to start thinking about money?

11:49- (Tracy) When should songwriters start having these conversations?

14:54- Balancing a business and personal account, on the path of wealth management (i.e. managing your self-employed deductions)

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02:15-  History and Background

03:26- What started the transition into or the thought process to start managing artists from music publishing?

07:20- What is your attraction to artists and writers to work with young talent?

10:35- How do you go about your "A&R" process for finding an artist's true voice?

14:29- Has there been a co-write that an artist was on the fence about but happened to be a success story?

16:39- Have you been challenged at times with artist's going in a direction that may not be suitable for their career? 

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02:30- A timeline of The Mechanical Licensing Collective opening their doors.

03:59- Working with the Harry Fox Agency and critical reception with them as a vendor.

09:20- In the future who do (publishers) see about licensing, The Mechanical Licensing Collective or the Harry Fox Agency?

12:58- What are ways publishers should be putting their best foot forward with data management and input?

18:49- The funding for the MLC.

20:46- How can you explain distributing 424 million dollars of unmatched money?

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01:15- Background and work history.

07:48- The management case study of Russell Dickerson.

17:09- Tik Tok and the new marketing tool for music.

Since this conversation was recorded, Charly Salvatore has started operating under his new business. He can be reached by email at [email protected].

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01:40- Brief bio and work history

04:15- What do you specifically do at SESAC?

07:18- The importance of registering your songs accurately and timely.

09:09- Registering your live performance setlists for extra income.

11:25- How do you track social media platforms' live performing rights?

13:37- What does your day to day look like for connecting songwriters?

15:47- What attracts you to an artist/songwriter since SESAC is selective?

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President and partner of 50 Egg Music (Luke Combs, Jonathan Singleton), Tali Canterbury joins Tim in a conversation about the inner workings of one of Nashville's fastest-growing music publishing company's and how they sniff out some of the hottest songwriters in town.

01:50- Bio and work history.

04:00- Going into law school, was the intent of working in music?

07:24- What was the incubation of 50 Egg Music?

10:27- What was the goal or strategy with presenting 50 Egg Music to the industry?

12:27- What is your trigger to sign a writer?

13:50- Who is on your current roster at 50 Egg Music?

16:47- What are your go-to sources or events you visit to search for talent?

18:25- How involved is Jonathon Singleton in mentoring artists/writers?

21:23- Women in the music business, have you felt that there has been a challenge for women in business? 

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Robert Briggs joins host Tim Hunze on the topic of improving administrative processes. A must-listen for all publishers and budding songwriters or anybody else that is a music DIY'er. As the owner of Levity Music, Robert shares 5 simple ways to improve your administrative flow.

• 01:58- Bio and Background
• 04:00- How do you begin the administrative process in music, and what are the 5 steps?  
• 05:48- Secure Your Input
• 08:05- What is the best way for songwriters to turn in songs for best practice and flow for publishers?
• 10:00- Establish Your Metrics and Deadlines
• 12:15- Applying The 4 Eye's Principle 
• 14:48- Documenting Processes 
• 16:33- Calendaring Proactive Follow-Up 
• 18:30- What is a typical day of administration? 

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