Break the Business

Break the Business is now on SLAM! Radio. Check us out on SiriusXM Channel 145 starting June 21st!TOPICS: Music services missed the mark on AAPI Heritage Month; Facebook is providing free distribution for musicians on Instagram Reels and Facebook stories; our guest is indie singer-songwriter Ella Luna. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting ellaluna.hearnow.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.

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TOPICS: Twitch is cracking down on cover songs on its platform; we talk about the Taylor Lorenz New York Times article about burnout among TikTok creators; we interview music industry mentor Bree Noble about creating your own courses and coaching platforms. Find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.profitablemusician.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.

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Thanks for helping Break the Business to affiliate status on Twitch! Be sure to check out our Wednesday livestream at twitch.tv/breakthebusiness.TOPICS: Ryan answers a listener question about setting up a band agreement; we interview singer/songwriter Twitch streamer Meri Amber. Find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.meriamber.com!Rate/review/subscribe to theBreak the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.

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TOPICS: How can we make the US more hospitable to indie creators; including trademark ownership in your band agreements; we interview Arabian Prince and Paul Hershenson of Incub8next. Incub8next isan incubator that focuses on underserved entrepreneurs and communities. Arabian and Paul also share some powerful perspectives about the entertainment business and have great advice for indie creators. You can find out more about our guests’ work by visitingwww.incub8next.com.

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TOPICS: Trademark advice for indie creators; the social media infinity stones; we interview Lyric Financial CEO Eli Ball. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.lyricfinancial.com.Co-Host: Katie Zaccardi (www.katiezaccardi.com).Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com.to find out more aboutRyan's entertainment, education, and business projects.

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TOPICS: Is Apple’s App Store hurting the creator economy?; how artists monetize on Twitch; Legends of the Hidden Temple Reboot. Our guest is livestreaming expert Leonard Patterson. Check out his new book “365 Livestream Ideas for Musicians," available now on Amazon.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.

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TOPICS: Twitter unveils its new “Spaces” social audio feature; the Grammys get rid of their secret nominating committees; we interview indie singer-songwriter John Taglieri. Find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.johntaglieri.com and check out his new single “Talking to Myself Out Loud” at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w66vZLCjU8.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.

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TOPICS: Spotify’s premium option for podcasters; new CDC guidelines and what they mean for indie creators; we interview Michael Elsner of Master Music Licensing to get sync licensing tips. Find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.mastermusiclicensing.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.

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TOPICS: Apple Podcasts is offering a subscription feature for all of its creators; Apple Music announces its streaming rate; Downton Abbey; Ted Lasso; we interview singer-songwriter Jane Jensen. Check outJane’s new album “Enchant” and you can find out more about her work by visiting www.janejensenmusic.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visitwww.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.

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TOPICS: What indie artists can learn from Taylor Swift re-releasing her “Fearless” album; outdoor house concerts; we interview noted indie music publicist and Cyber PR founder Ariel Hyatt. Her new book “TheUltimate Guide in Music Publicity” is available in June and find out more about her work by visiting www.cyberprmusic.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankairand the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visitwww.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.

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