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Promoting a new release is more complex now than ever. Our next guest is Claire Thompson, marketing manager for Fearless Records.

In this interview we discuss her journey within the record label from joining the street team to progressing up to her current role. We also chat about her day to day activities, strategy, and the current marketing landscape for artists.

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast Fearless Records Marketing Release Strategy

How do you avoid getting ‘con crud’ or battle off ‘NAMMthrax’? What are essentials to bring while spending hours on the floor, sitting in panels, or having meetings? In this repost from the Imagineer Podcast we talk about our experience at D23 Expo. There’s a ton of info that can apply to any conference like SXSW, NAMM, etc.

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Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast Conference NAMM SXSW

In celebration of Election Day, this is a preview of interviews Mike did on the #iVoted Podcast featuring artists from the upcoming #iVoted Festival.

Listen to all the interviews and more on the #iVoted Podcast.

Check out #iVoted Festival.

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Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists.

Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription. Just enter the promo code “8020show”.

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We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. You can also email us at info [at] 8020records.com.

Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast Election Day iVoted

Had the honor to be a guest on the 59x Records podcast! In the episode “we spoke about the start of the label, entrepreneurship, and where we see the future of label/artist relationships heading in such a crazy world.”

Check out the 59x Records podcast

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Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription. Just enter the promo code “8020show”.

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We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. You can also email us at info [at] 8020records.com.

Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast

In this artist advisement session we had a chat with Paul Balazs, who’s been in many projects including the group The Psychedelephants. We discuss release strategy, event planning, and finding ‘outside of the box’ opportunities.

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Check out his new graphic novel ‘Hazel’

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Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists.

Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription. Just enter the promo code “8020show”.

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We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. You can also email us at info [at] 8020records.com.

Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast

Starting a record label is a labor of love. Peter is the founder of record label 59x Records. We discuss how to get signed to a label, the challenges of representation, and the importance of mental health.

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Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists.

Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription. Just enter the promo code “8020show”.

Follow 80/20 Records:

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We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. You can also email us at info [at] 8020records.com.

Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast Record Label

Kevin has been with CD Baby for over 16 years and is currently Senior Vice President of Engagement and Education. He is also the host of the DIY Musician Podcast.

In this interview we discuss how he got involved with CD Baby, progressing within the company, and how the podcast saved his career. We also discuss how he got involved with the band Smalltown Poets leading to a single that charted, and then got signed to EMI.

Plus, we have lots of conversations about release distribution and strategy.

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Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists.

Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription. Just enter the promo code “8020show”.

Follow 80/20 Records:

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We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. You can also email us at info [at] 8020records.com.

Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast CD Baby DIY Musician Podcast Release Strategy Distribution

In this artist advisement session with the band Joan of Arkansas we discuss how to get bigger shows, release strategy, and finding resources in your own backyard.

Presented by Bandzoogle

Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists.

Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription. Just enter the promo code “8020show”.

Follow 80/20 Records:

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We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. You can also email us at info [at] 8020records.com.

Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast

Developing events and representation can be extremely stressful. Jordan has a long history of managing artists such as Amanda Palmer and curating events such as the Graphic Festival at the Sydney Opera House.

We deep dive into creating meaningful relationships with others in the music industry as well as the right attitude to have while working with artists and producing events.

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Presented by Bandzoogle

Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists.

Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription. Just enter the promo code “8020show”.

Follow 80/20 Records:

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LinkTree

8020records.com

We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. You can also email us at info [at] 8020records.com.

Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast Top Shelf Management Event Production

Gigs are much more than just getting paid. Performer and singer-songwriter Amelia McLean, who’s been classically trained on the piano since she was a child, performed in the top resorts in Arizona and then made it to the Top 40 on American Idol.

In this interview we get into the importance of performing at open mics and connecting with your community. We also discuss her experience with competitions such as American Idol and were they worth pursuing.

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Presented by Bandzoogle

Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists.

Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription. Just enter the promo code “8020show”.

Follow 80/20 Records:

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LinkTree

8020records.com

We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. You can also email us at info [at] 8020records.com.

Intro music: ‘Somebody’ (Instrumental) by The Runner Up

Outro music: ‘Let’s Ride’ (Instrumental) by Gabe Kubanda

Host: Mike Zimmerlich

Produced by: 80/20 Creative (80/20 Records)

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Tags: Music Interview Business Industry Podcast American Idol Paid Performance