Break the Business

Break the Business

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Break the Business episodes

  • BTB Ep 272: Twitch for musicians; we interview Twitch recording artist & actor Jason Charles Miller
    TOPICS: Spotify Loud and Clear; getting started on Twitch as a musician; we discuss the video games we are playing lately. Our guest this week is Twitch musician and voice-over artist Jason Charles Miller. His new album “From the Wreckage: Part I” is available now and you can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.jasoncharlesmiller.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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    1 hr 7 min
  • BTB Ep 271: We talk about the HITS Act and interview singer/songwriter/author Ari Herstand
    TOPICS: How the HITS Act could save artists money on their taxes; the Paramount+ lineup is giving us nostalgia feels; Jeopardy hosts. We also interview singer/songwriter/author Ari Herstand about his newalbum and his experience helping write pro-artist legislation in California. Find out more about his work by visiting www.ariherstand.com and www.aristake.comRate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and GooglePlay. 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 aboutRyan's entertainment, education, and business projects.

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    1 hr 13 min
  • BTB 270: Addressing female underrepresentation in music; interview with Mike "Parkside" Renaud
    TOPICS: Female underrepresentation in the music industry; we talk about the Oscars; we interview Mike "Parkside" Renaud of Hidden Pony Records and Management. Find out more about our guest's work by visiting www.hiddenpony.ca.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 about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.

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    1 hr 9 min
  • BTB Ep 269: What the $@%# are NFTs?; interview with music manager Brian Wilkins
    TOPICS: NFTs; SoundCloud’s user-centric royalty experiment; Grammys talk; we interview music manager and founder of 137 Entertainment Brian Wilkins. You can find out more about his work by visiting www.137entertainment.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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    58 min
  • BTB Ep 268: State of the recorded music industry; building a sustainable career with Katie Zaccardi
    TOPICS: We break down the latest recorded music industry revenue numbers from the RIAA and discuss what they mean for indie creators; we talk about the video games we are playing now and the Golden Globes. Our guest is musician and coach Katie Zaccardi. She chats with the BTB crew about how creators can embrace wellness and sustainable practices in their careers. Find you more about Katie’s work and check out her Out To Be Podcast by visiting 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 about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.

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    1 hr
  • BTB Ep 267: Livestreaming and copyright for creators; interview with country artist Dave Herrera
    TOPICS: We talk about copyright law as it pertains to livestreaming, and why it is so confusing for the musicians who are on these platforms.We talk about upcoming movies. Our guest this week is countryartist and real estate expert Dave Herrera. You can find out more about his work by visiting www.daveherreralive.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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    59 min
  • BTB Ep 266: COVID relief for mixed-income creators; we interview Eric Smith of Auralex
    Topics: Ensuring relief for mixed-income creators in the latest COVID stimulus package. Band Name Ideas. Latest Nintendo News. Our guest this week is Auralex founder and president Eric Smith. You can find out more about our guest's work by visiting www.auralex.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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    57 min
  • BTB Ep 265: TikTok to record deals with Jax + Kris Ahrend of the Mechanical Licensing Collective
    Topics: How @JaxWritesSongs went from American Idol to TikTok Videos to getting a record deal. Weplay “2021 Golden Globe Nominee or Gen Z Album Title”. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced. Mechanical Licensing Collective CEO Kris Ahrend stops by for an interview. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.themlc.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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    56 min
  • BTB Ep 264: We talk beat buyouts and interview A&R expert Travis Rosenblatt of Meddling.co
    Topics: “Beat Buyouts” on BeatStars and why indie artists need to be careful. We relive our favorite Nickelodeon memories. Elisa updates us on her EP. Guest A&R expert Travis Rosenblatt You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.meddling.co.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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    1 hr

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A show for indie creators and the people who love and support them. Break the Business Podcast is a fun and informative discussion of entertainment law (for non-lawyers), independent artists, and…