Creatives Prevail

In this special interview filmed at The NAMM Show, creative director RA Beattie shares his path from film production and web development to having a key role at Breedlove Guitars. We also discuss adventures in sustainable sourcing and RA shows off one of their 12-strings featured at the convention.

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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: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Recorded live at Game On Expo, this panel features returning guests Daphne Greene and Emily Grieve as we explore how gaming influences branding from visual style and culture to personal identity. Even if you’re not a gamer, we break down what makes a brand feel authentic and be used in fresh, unexpected ways.

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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: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Michael Sherman, VP of Business Development at Feature.FM, shares how he transitioned from booking college shows to building artist-first tools in music tech. We dive into his early management years and the value of failing fast.

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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: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Nikita, founder of Maildoso, shares how failing at seven startups taught him the power of cold outreach. We dive into how Maildoso helps scale cold emails, common outreach mistakes, and why trial by fire builds better entrepreneurs.

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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: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Matt Becker of modern rock band Off Guard shares how a spontaneous TikTok post led to a career-changing DM from Alan Day of Four Year Strong, who would go on to co-produce their latest EP, Complex Machines. We also discuss growing up on Long Island’s DIY scene and balancing mental health in a band.

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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: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

In this special interview from The NAMM Show floor, Connor Taylor, Product Line Manager for On-Stage, shares how persistence and networking helped him transition from Guitar Center to shaping gear for musicians, podcasters, and creators. We also discuss the power of product design and On-Stage’s latest innovations including a travel amp and the ultimate all-in-one guitar utility vehicle.

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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: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

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Hope Georgiou, co-founder of HG Media, shares the key mindset that propelled her from intern to senior manager in just three years. We also dive into the transition from corporate to launching her own agency focusing on Snapchat.

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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: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

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Joseph Perla is the founder of Hangout, a virtual space where people can ‘hangout’ and listen to music. In this interview he discusses his journey launching several startups including one funded by Peter Thiel as well as Turntable in 2010. We also dive into securing meaningful feedback and building a community that keeps returning.

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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: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Rachel Roberts, Director of the Institute for Music Leadership at Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, shares how her journey from managing orchestras across the country led to launching NEC’s entrepreneurial musicianship program and shaping Eastman’s Music Leadership curriculum. We also discuss the power of seizing opportunities and why musicians need both performance and business skills to thrive.

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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: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Lyndsie Crawford, co-host of The Meet Market podcast, shares how her journey from The Bachelor to on-air hosting led her to launching a podcast dedicated to modern dating. We also unpack the state of dating apps, the power of authenticity, and handling internet trolls.

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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: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira