In this episode, Jonathan Oudekerk, founder of SmartLabel, shares his inspiring journey in the music and tech industries. Discover how his father's influence led him to create SmartLabel, an innovative platform empowering artists to distribute and monetize their music without sacrificing their rights. Jonathan also introduces Traxs, a groundbreaking music streaming service leveraging Web3 technology and the Rweave blockchain for transparency and direct fan engagement. Learn how these platforms are revolutionizing the music industry, offering artists new ways to connect with fans, reward them with exclusive content, and even enable fan investments. Jonathan discusses the future of music consumption with augmented reality and the metaverse, and provides valuable advice for aspiring artists and entrepreneurs.