During a time with venues being shut down and tours being put on hold, this is a good time for us to look inward and turn up the volume on empathy. Jeremy Skaller is the co-founder of the Artist Management and music production company, The Heavy Group. His company works with artists such as Bazzi, Kiana Lede, Jay Sean, and many more. Jeremy has also written and produced music for artists such as Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Narmani, Khalid, and many more. 

In this conversation, we discuss Jeremy’s journey in the music business, artist management, what makes a good artist manager, how COVID and Black Live Matter has impacted his company and the music business, meditation and breathing, and much more. 

To learn more about Jeremy Skaller visit https://www.theheavy.group/. 

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Credits: Host: Chris GoyzuetaProducer: Jason TrosclairExecutive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency  Music: Emily Kopp

It’s tough for one to do a lot of things great at one time, but one can do a lot of great things over a career or lifetime. Camille Barbone is a true polymath of the music business. She got her start working at Columbia Records as the Manager of New Release Coordination, which gave her the opportunity to work with all 28 different departments of a major label. This lead her to open her own recording studio in New York City, where she discovered, developed, and managed superstar artist Madonna. 

In this conversation, we talk about Camille’s journey of the music business, labels, artist management, what makes a good manager, and much more. 

To learn more about Camille Barbone visit https://camillebarbone.com/. 

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Credits: Host: Chris GoyzuetaProducer: Jason TrosclairExecutive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency  Music: Emily Kopp

Discrimination and racial injustice is still a real problem in the music industry in 2020. Dr. Shanta Barton-Stubbs is the Founder and Executive Director of New Image Youth Center in the Parramore community of Orlando, FL. Formerly named one of the Top 25 most dangerous neighborhoods in the United States, Shanta and her team have inspired change and hope in a community that once many have given up on. 

In this conversation, we talk about Shanta’s story, the impact she’s had with New Image Youth Center, her educational background as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, the impact on COVID-19 on her program, and the tough conversations she’s had with her students after the death of George Floyd and Black Lives Matter. 

To learn more about Dr. Shanta Barton-Stubbs visit https://newimageyouth.org/ and https://www.underconstructionempowerment.com/. 

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Credits: Host: Chris GoyzuetaProducer: Jason TrosclairExecutive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency  Music: Emily Kopp

Kohrey is a digital marketing strategist and expert and one of the co-founders of Brandman Network and Contrabrand Agency. His agency is focused on building artist brands with real followers with real video views, Spotify streams, and engagement across social platforms. Based in Atlanta, GA, Kohrey and his partners have been able to generate thousands to hundreds of thousands of views and streams with real people on platforms such as YouTube, SoundCloud, Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, and TikTok. 

In this conversation, we discuss digital marketing, influencer marketing, promoting concerts, and how DIY artists can build powerful music brands. 

To learn more about Kohrey visit https://www.contrabrand.agency/. 

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Credits: Host: Chris GoyzuetaProducer: Jason TrosclairExecutive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency  Music: Emily Kopp

Kendall Corso is the Co-Founder and COO of Backline. A company focused on the mental health of the people working behind the scenes of tours and festivals. Backline offers many services from referrals for counseling, courses in meditation, yoga, nutrition, support groups, and much more. Kendall got her start in the music industry in the touring and festival world and has first hand witnessed the struggle with mental health and issues such as depression, addiction, anxiety, suicide, and more. 

In this conversation, we talk about signs for mental health issues, getting help, how to have open talks with your leadership, and much more. 

To learn more about Kendall Corso visit https://backline.care/. 

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Credits: Host: Chris GoyzuetaProducer: Jason TrosclairExecutive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency  Music: Emily Kopp

Micah Davidson is the founder and CEO of Charlotte, NC based Midwood Entertainment. His company has multiple divisions in the live concert production realm. Starting as a Booking Agency whose team of agents now represent over 20 artists, and growing to producing music festivals and representing music venues as Talent Buyers across the United States. Micah has booked and produced thousands of shows throughout his career, and that comes with a lot of experience for artists and people interested in getting a career on the business side of the industry. 

In this conversation, we discuss his journey, being and becoming an agent, how to get a booking agent, how to get the attention of talent buyers and venues, and much more. 

To learn more about Micah Davidson visit https://midwoodentertainment.com/. 

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Credits: Host: Chris GoyzuetaProducer: Jason TrosclairExecutive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency  Music: Emily Kopp

Andrew Duhon is a singer-songwriter based in New Orleans, LA. His second album, ‘The Moorings’, was Grammy Nominated for the best-engineered album. Duhon has been touring the United States and the UK for the last decade, starting completely DIY. Since COVID-19, he learned how to quickly pivot his business, and created alternative revenue streams through live streaming and Patreon, offering a new experience and value to his fans. In this conversation, we discuss how Andrew Duhon built relationships with people at venues while on tour to further expand his touring business, going on a vacation to the UK that lead to touring the country, how he’s built revenue streams with live streaming and Patreon, and much more. 

To learn more about Andrew Duhon visit https://www.andrewduhon.com/. 

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Credits: Host: Chris GoyzuetaProducer: Jason TrosclairExecutive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency  Music: Emily Kopp

Chris Goyzueta is the host of Making It with Chris G and founder of the Making It Academy. For the 100th episode, the tables have been turned and producer Jason Trosclair interviews Chris on his journey in the music industry. We share stories and lessons from having produced and promoted over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters, Live Nation and AEG Presents, and also having promoted hundreds of shows independently. You’ll also learn from his experience in artist management, and adventure into teaching at Full Sail University that lead to the launch of the podcast and teaching at many other universities in Florida. 

Show notes for this episode are available at http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/podcast/100

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Credits: Host: Chris GoyzuetaProducer: Jason TrosclairExecutive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency  Music: Emily Kopp

Ryan Murphy is the President of Huntsville Venue Group and Head of Amphitheaters and Venues for Venue Group. His company is currently working with the city of Huntsville, AL to design, construct, and operate the Huntsville Amphitheater, an 8,000 seat venue. Prior to working with Venue Group, Ryan was the General Manager of St. Augustine Amphitheater and Director of Cultural Events Division for St. John’s County. He’s also the founder of St. Augustine’s Sing Out Loud Festival. Ryan has toured in Punk Rock bands, has promoted many concerts with a DIY philosophy, worked for a record label, organized festivals, and run one of the most prestigious Amphitheaters and venues in the United States. 

In this episode, we talk about Ryan’s journey, the importance of running a venue that’s mindful of its local community, and stories from his adventures throughout his journey.

To learn more about Ryan Murphy visit https://www.venuegroup.com/ and https://www.huntsvilleamphitheater.com/. 

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Credits: Host: Chris GoyzuetaProducer: Jason TrosclairExecutive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency  Music: Emily Kopp

Rick Barker is one of the leaders in the DIY Musician space. He is a phenomenal speaker, music business coach, mentor, digital marketer, and content creator. Rick has over 30 years of experience in the music industry having worked at the highest level in radio, with record labels, and artist management. He’s the former manager for Taylor Swift and a consultant for Sony Music. People call him the Gary Vee of the music business, because of the volume of content he shares online and the amount of impact he has on independent artists. His podcast, The Music Industry Blueprint, is one of the leading podcasts in the music business category, and he offers courses and resources to help independent musicians to get to the next level in their music career. 

In this conversation, you’ll learn how Rick Barker got started in the music business, his philosophies on touring, coaching, songwriting, marketing, and much more. 

To learn more about Rick Barker visit https://rickbarker.com/. 

Show notes for this episode with links and resources to all the things we talked about are available at http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/podcast/098. 

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Credits: Host: Chris GoyzuetaProducer: Jason TrosclairExecutive Producer: Making It AcademyMusic: Emily Kopp