Last week, I was sure I was going to quit the music industry. Until I realised that I had to be the change in the scene that I wanted to see. In this episode, I talk about how I turned around a day I was questioning all my life choices into possibly the biggest breakthrough of my career.

They say your network is your net worth and especially in the music industry your network is super important to getting more opportunities that can propel your career.

Disclaimer: Your network isn't a substitute for good music! But it certainly can put you ahead of other bands or businesses who aren't in the know.

I get asked about networking a lot and over the past few years, I can safely say I've naturally grown a quality network of musicians and industry pros all around the globe.

So I'm putting it all out there in this latest pod episode (recorded live on IG for y'all). These are the no BS ways I grew a network that supports my own band, my clients and my business!

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Welcome to episode 100! And what a better episode to have my Last Martyr bandmates on the pod for the first time! This in-depth chat will give you a peek behind the velvet curtain as we talk all about how we manage our finances, divide up the workload, make decisions, and what we do when conflict arises. We also chat gear and the new single, Afterglow (which you'll hear in this episode too)!

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Are you a musician or music industry pro who has been affected by the pandemic (ahem - probably all of you)? Many of us are now trying to find a way forward - particularly those of is based in Sydney + Melbourne, Australia where we currently remain in extended lockdown.

The time has come where we can no longer make plans in the interim. It's time to reinvent ourselves and the pathway forward. I'll be speaking more about this at the Coach 'Em All workshop with Booking Agent/Manager, Jayden Roy and Band Coach, Steven Cannatelli this Wednesday 18 August 7PM AEST.

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We're living in the information age where we can learn anything about anything using Google University. But with many gurus now in the music marketing space, how do you know who to listen to? Many musicians find themselves overwhelmed with information and steps they could potentially take. In this episode, we talk about how to know what to do next in your music career whether you're a musician or industry pro. We also talk about trusting your gut and looking out for signs you're on the right track.

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Today, I'm catching up with one of my long-time good friends Emmy Mack of the Australian heavy rock/nu-metal band, Redhook!

Redhook are a band that got the formula right from the get-go and by the time they released their second single, they had completely quantum-leapt in their careers.  But whilst Redhook make it look easy on the outside, it wasn't always the case.

Join us for this chat where Emmy talks about her journey thus far, what she and her band still take care of even though they have a manager and booking agency, and how to grow when you feel like you've hit a plateau. 

Emmy is also an accomplished music journalist and staple in the Australian music industry so it was a pleasure to chat with her about the highs and lows of pursuing this rather unconventional pathway.\

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On this wild journey to becoming 'successful' - whatever that means to you - sometimes we can get caught up in our own egos, insecurities and goals and forget about the audience i.e. your customers!

In this episode, we dive into what it takes to provide the best experience possible for your customers in a live setting and online! If we can shift the focus away from ourselves, I believe it'll lead to being much more fulfilled on this path and in life!

This is a very exciting episode with not one but TWO guests! Both Katie and Bree are musicians who have built their own businesses within the music industry out of their passion for helping others make money doing what they love!

In this episode, we chat all about how to have killer launches for your music, merch, teaching or coaching offer or any other product/service you want to put out there. We also talk about where to start if you want to build your own business!

Today I'm chatting with Frankie Clarke, vocalist of L.A. Pop-Punk band, Frankie & The Studs. In this episode, Frankie reveals how she has used social media to grow her fanbase, get bigger shows and even a record deal.  

In this episode, I give you my top tips for managing money within your band partnership.  These are practical strategies as well as mindset tips to get rid of the awkwardness and start treating music more like a business. 

I also get pretty deep into my own money story and limiting beliefs I once had and how I got over them to feel more positive about my own and band finances.

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