In this podcast, Poncho sits down with Ashoka to discuss getting cosigns from major platforms, industry frustrations, cutting people off & many more topics surrounding artists' success within their careers.

"The Encore Podcast is a platform dedicated to helping creatives turn their passions into profits."

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro
1:46 - Comeup story
5:58 - Getting cosigns from major platforms
8:23 - What makes Ashoka so driven
9:31 - Management / how Ashoka got his manager / what he truly does in Ashoka’s career
14:47 - How important is a team?
16:47 - Leaving your hometown?
24:00 - How to run up streams 101
27:32 - Ashoka’s future legacy
32:07 - The most agonizing part bout chasing a music career
36:08 - Why do so many artists fail
39:08 - When to cut someone off
44:24 - Ashoka’s biggest regret
45:40 - When should someone quit music?
51:09 - Best & worst decisions of career
59:45 - Outro