Break the Business

Hi, Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading!In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss Ryan's exhibit at the book fair and Dave's Trip to New York during their off week. They also talk about A Day to Remember's recent court win against their record label, Victory Records. There is also a discussion of Instagram as a social media tool and doing holiday covers as a DIY artist.In the second segment, musician and blogger Ari Herstand stops by to talk about his upcoming book, "How to Make it in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician." The book will be available in print, e-book, and audio in December. Check out Ari's blog www.aristake.com for some useful tips for indie musicians. To find out more about Ari's music, visit www.ariherstand.com. Ari's book can be found at www.smarlurl.it/aribook.In the final segment, Dave takes over the block to celebrate the new Metallica album. He also gives some powerful thoughts on the death of Fidel Castro. You don't want to miss it.Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi, podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading.Musicians and friends of the show Evan Lamb and Elisa Melendez are in for Ryan and Dave this week both on the podcast and in these here show notes. Hi! Nice to meet you! Apologies in advance.In the first segment, Evan and Elisa discuss why the popular livestreaming service Twitch might just be the perfect supplement to your existing social media and YouTube presence. They'll tell you how to get set up, best practices when streaming, and what sets it apart from just having canned performances on YouTube or even going live on Facebook or Periscope. You can follow Elisa and Evan's own music and gaming journey on Elisa's channel (www.twitch.tv/elisarockdoc) and follow them on Twitter (@elisarockdoc and @thebigtasty). In the second segment, Ryan sits down with New-York based entertainment lawyer and adjunct professor of business law Cassandra Spangler to talk about what sort of legal services DIY musicians should seek to move their careers forward. You can find out more about her by visiting her website cspanglermusiclaw.com and you can follow her on Twitter @cspanmusiclaw.In the final segment, Evan and Elisa take a ride on the nostalgia train and discuss the release of the NES Classic console and whether it'll become the Tickle Me Elmo of 2016. Did *you* have an NES? Are you planning on grabbing the NES Classic? Have you ever used a Game Genie for nefarious reasons? Then this one's for you.Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Also be sure to like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85 on Twitter. Spread the word and tell a friend about the show! Also, please buy Ryan's book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry." Please. He really wanted me to write that part: www.breakthebusiness.com.

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Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss this week's election and have a concrete policy discussion on how a Donald Trump presidency could affect indie artists. It is an uncertain political environment, and the future has both positive and negative implications for DIY musicians. How will Trump's policies affect musicians? Find out!In the second segment, indie folk band The Krickets stop by. Fresh off a big night at the Independent Music Awards where they won Folk Song of the Year, The Krickets talk with Ryan and Dave. They discuss their big win, working together as a band, and how to make a great album in a top-shelf studio without exhausting your resources. Find out more about this amazing band by visiting www.thekrickets.com and get a hold of their album "Spanish Moss Sirens," available now!In the final segment, we bring you the funny. CanaDave stops by to talk to Americans who want to move to his home country. And Metal Dave joins us for "Dave's Metal Minute." We could all use a good laugh after this crazy week, and we have plenty of them in this segment.Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading!In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about Dave's recent trip to L.A. and give tips on how to make videos of cover songs legally. This is all the more important in light of the flurry of takedown notices being sent by Universal Music to Facebook users. Cover videos are a great way to move your music career forward. Learn how to do it safely.In the second segment, Ryan sits down with musician, consultant, and Make Creativity Pay founder Leanne Regalla. Leanne's story is an inspiring one for musicians to hear, and she gives great tips on how to make money from your creative passion and manage your time effectively. You can find out more about her work by visiting makecreativitypay.com.In the final segment, Ryan and Dave discuss Ryan's audiobook, give a spoiler-free review of Doctor Strange, and discuss the Cubs winning the world series. Funny stuff here!Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading. This week, Ryan talks about the death of Vine and the important lessons musicians need to learn from its demise. Ryan also talks about his experience in the recording studio narrating the Break the Business audiobook, which will be available soon.In the second segment, acclaimed music entrepreneur and Cyber PR founder Ariel Hyatt stops by to discuss effective crowdfunding strategies and her new book "Crowdstart: The Ultimate Guide to a Powerful and Profitable Crowdfunding Campaign," which is available now. Ariel is super knowledgeable and a true friend of DIY artists. This interview is not to be missed!Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading!In our first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss how musicians should embrace non-music content to further their careers. In the New Music Industry, it is important to take inventory of your non-music strengths, and find a way to leverage those strengths to move your career forward. You are more than the music you play, and you should use those extra skills to reach new heights.In the second segment, musician/marketer/entrepreneur James Taylor stops by to share his expertise. James is the founder of the Music Business Institute and the Creative Life Podcast. He gives lots of great insight on how to become a prolific content creator. You can find out more about his work by visiting jamestaylor.me.In the final segment, Ryan and Dave give you the pop culture discussions that you love to hear. They talk about the new Nintendo Switch, the Red Dead Redemption 2 Trailer, Westworld, Luke Cake, and the latest Wolverine movie, "Logan."

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Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading this week.In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss last week's Rorie Kelly interview and Dave provides some interesting insight on the current composition of women in the executive ranks of major labels. Ryan and Dave also discuss the recent lawsuit between 19 Recordings and Sony Music. At issue in the case is whether Sony is shortchanging its artists by paying out streaming revenue at an unfairly low rate. The case underscores the outdated contractual structures that labels continue to embrace (to the detriment of its artists) even as the music industry continues to rapidly change.In the second segment, musician, marketing expert, and Music Marketing Manifesto founder John Oszajca stops by to talk about his years as a label artist. He also gives some very useful marketing tips and discusses how artists can market themselves effectively even on a limited budget. Check out John's enriching music marketing training programs by visiting musicmarketingmanifesto.com.In the final segment, Ryan and Dave talk about their frustration with sports on television. They also give their thoughts on the recent viral video of a Christian mother-of-four ranting about the explicit lyrics in the hip hop song "Norf Norf" by Vince Staples.Thank you all very much for listening! Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about Adele's latest album going Diamond (10x Platinum) and the implications it has for DIY artists and the music industry as a whole. They also discuss the recent Jesse Sterling Harrison article in SonicBids, "Five Non-Musical Skills musicians should work to improve."In the second segment, Ryan interviews indie artist Rorie Kelly. In addition to being an acclaimed singer-songwriter, Rorie is also the executive director of Go Girls and writes frequently about the challenges women face in the music industry. Rorie and Ryan talk about those challenges and what can be done to improve things.In the final segment, we bring you "Dave's Metal Minute" and "Rush Song or Hoser Talk" from your favorite characters Metal Dave and Canadave. Thank you all very much for listening. Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Podcast listeners! This week, Ryan sits down with music marketing and digital strategy expert Michael Brandvold. Ryan and Michael talk about how DIY artists can create VIP ticketing packages without busting their budget. They also discuss the importance of creating effective websites and how to make the most of your social media presence. You can find out more about Michael's projects at michaelbrandvold.com and you can check him out on the Music Biz Weekly Podcast.Thank you all very much for listening. Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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Hi Podcast Listeners! In the first segment, we discuss Ryan's recent Hypebot book excerpt about the nastiness of record deal recoupment. In a nutshell, most record contracts involve artists having to pay back the money a label spends on making (and often promoting) the artist's album entirely out of the artist's royalties. Record deals are not investments by labels. They are loans, and artists are the unwitting debtors.In the second segment, musician and marketing expert Steve Palfreyman stops by to give tips on executing an effective music launch. He also gives information about his Music Launch Summit, a free platform with over 40 master classes from industry experts. It is available now and will be up until October 4th. Check it out at musiclaunchsummit.com and find out more about Steve's work by visiting stevepalfreyman.comIn the final segment, Ryan and Dave talk about Dave's cool metal vest, a sleep-away camp for adults devoted entirely to pizza, and an Ontario teacher who has been disciplined for allegedly having one of the foulest mouths of any educator that has ever existed.Thank you all very much for listening. Rate/review/subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes and SoundCloud. Like Break the Business on Facebook. Follow Ryan @ryankair and Dave @metaldave85. And tell a friend about the show! And visit www.breakthebusiness.com to get a copy of Ryan's Book "Break the Business: Declaring Your Independence and Achieving True Success in the Music Industry."

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