Ryan Byrd went from the small town of Enterprise, Alabama to walking the red carpet at the CMA and ACM awards in 2022. In this Part 2 episode, we discuss how networking has never been easier with social media at our fingertips and how you don't just "get lucky" becoming a video producer.

Ryan's credits include:

- ACM nominee for “Video of the Year” in 2022 for "Never Wanted To Be That Girl" by Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde

- Work featured on Billboard, The Today Show, CMT, Jimmy Kimmel, The Kelly Clarkson Show- Award Winning Documentary, “Why She Smiles”

- Video Producer for Anne Wilson's "Hey Girl" music video

In this episode we discuss:

- How to network from your living room

- Who would make a great video producer

- Exactly why you should never burn bridges

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⁠Springboard Music's Instagram⁠

Rachael Hession’s Instagram⁠

Ryan Byrd's Instagram⁠⁠

Ryan Byrd's Portfolio Website ⁠⁠

Producers Guild of America

Kinetic Content

The 254 Collective

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Ryan Byrd went from the small town of Enterprise, Alabama to walking the red carpet at the CMA and ACM awards in 2022. In this Part 2 episode, we discuss how networking has never been easier with social media at our fingertips and how you don't just "get lucky" becoming a video producer.

Ryan's credits include:

- ACM nominee for “Video of the Year” in 2022 for "Never Wanted To Be That Girl" by Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde

- Work featured on Billboard, The Today Show, CMT, Jimmy Kimmel, The Kelly Clarkson Show- Award Winning Documentary, “Why She Smiles”

- Video Producer for Anne Wilson's "Hey Girl" music video

In this episode we discuss:

- How to network from your living room

- Who would make a great video producer

- Exactly why you should never burn bridges

Follow and Subscribe to these accounts:

Watch the full conversation

⁠Springboard Music's Instagram⁠

Rachael Hession’s Instagram⁠

Ryan Byrd's Instagram⁠⁠

Ryan Byrd's Portfolio Website ⁠⁠

Producers Guild of America

Kinetic Content

The 254 Collective

Enneagram Test

Ryan Byrd went from the small town of Enterprise, Alabama to walking the red carpet at the CMA and ACM awards in 2022. In this Part 1 episode, we catch up about childhood interests and make the connection to how they inspired Ryan towards her career of video producing.

Ryan's credits include:

- ACM nominee for “Video of the Year” in 2022 for "Never Wanted To Be That Girl" by Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde

- Work featured on Billboard, The Today Show, CMT, Jimmy Kimmel, The Kelly Clarkson Show

- Award Winning Documentary, “Why She Smiles”

- Video Producer for Anne Wilson's "Hey Girl" music video

In this episode we discuss:

- Your childhood passions and adult job can merge into a successful career

- What exactly does a PRODUCER do?

- Belmont University's Film Program

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Watch the full episode HERE

Springboard Music's Instagram

Rachael Hession’s Instagram

⁠Ryan Byrd's Instagram⁠

Ryan Byrd's Portfolio Website ⁠

Belmont Film Program

Ryan Byrd went from the small town of Enterprise, Alabama to walking the red carpet at the CMA and ACM awards in 2022. In this Part 1 episode, we catch up about childhood interests and make the connection to how they inspired Ryan towards her career of video producing.

Ryan's credits include:

- ACM nominee for “Video of the Year” in 2022 for "Never Wanted To Be That Girl" by Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde

- Work featured on Billboard, The Today Show, CMT, Jimmy Kimmel, The Kelly Clarkson Show

- Award Winning Documentary, “Why She Smiles”

- Video Producer for Anne Wilson's "Hey Girl" music video

In this episode we discuss:

- Your childhood passions and adult job can merge into a successful career

- What exactly does a PRODUCER do?

- Belmont University's Film Program

Follow and Subscribe to these accounts:

Watch the full episode HERE

Springboard Music's Instagram

Rachael Hession’s Instagram

⁠Ryan Byrd's Instagram⁠

Ryan Byrd's Portfolio Website ⁠

Belmont Film Program

LB Cantrell is the Director of Content & Operations at MusicRow Magazine. Music Row Magazine has been the leading publication for all Nashville-specific Music Industry news for over 40 years. LB Cantrell's story is one that displays unifying her passions with her skills. She tells a story of courage, boldness, grace, and grit.

In this episode we discuss:

- How to be fearless in pursuing your dream

- The most important thing when is comes to applying for jobs

- What it looks like to dream a new dream within your current job, without changing careers

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Springboard Music's Instagram

Rachael Hession’s Instagram

⁠LB Cantrell's Instagram⁠

⁠LB Cantrell's LinkedIn⁠

MusicRow Magazine's Instagram

Honorable mentions throughout this episode:

MusicRow Magazine's Website

CMT

Georgia College & State University

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

Billboard Magazine

Hits Daily Double

The Tenneessean

Rolling Stone Magazine

Variety

Country Aircheck

CMA Fest

MusicRow Awards

Country Breakout Awards

Rising Women On The Row

Enneagram Test

LB Cantrell is the Director of Content & Operations at MusicRow Magazine. Music Row Magazine has been the leading publication for all Nashville-specific Music Industry news for over 40 years. LB Cantrell's story is one that displays unifying her passions with her skills. She tells a story of courage, boldness, grace, and grit.

In this episode we discuss:

- How to be fearless in pursuing your dream

- The most important thing when is comes to applying for jobs

- What it looks like to dream a new dream within your current job, without changing careers

Follow and Subscribe to these accounts:

Watch the full episode HERE

Springboard Music's Instagram

Rachael Hession’s Instagram

⁠LB Cantrell's Instagram⁠

⁠LB Cantrell's LinkedIn⁠

MusicRow Magazine's Instagram

Honorable mentions throughout this episode:

MusicRow Magazine's Website

CMT

Georgia College & State University

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)

Billboard Magazine

Hits Daily Double

The Tenneessean

Rolling Stone Magazine

Variety

Country Aircheck

CMA Fest

MusicRow Awards

Country Breakout Awards

Rising Women On The Row

Enneagram Test

Aaron Tochini is the Director of Events at the Music Business Association. Music Business Association was established in 1958 and has served as a resource and commonplace for Music Industry professionals to unite, learn, and network through seminars, conferences, and local events. Aaron's journey to the music industry was unconventional, being discovered as a standout event coordinator at the Omni Hotel in Nashville, where MBA holds their largest conference of the year, Music Biz.

In this episode we discuss:

- How an unconventional path can still provide valuable experience

- The importance of reputation no matter the job you have

- What EXACTLY is Music Biz?

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Watch The Full Episode on YouTube

Springboard Music Instagram

Rachael Hession Instagram 

Aaron Tochini's Instagram

Music Biz Instagram

Honorable mentions throughout this episode: 

Music Business Association

Music Biz Conference

Music Biz for Students

Disney College Program

Aaron Tochini is the Director of Events at the Music Business Association. Music Business Association was established in 1958 and has served as a resource and commonplace for Music Industry professionals to unite, learn, and network through seminars, conferences, and local events. Aaron's journey to the music industry was unconventional, being discovered as a standout event coordinator at the Omni Hotel in Nashville, where MBA holds their largest conference of the year, Music Biz.

In this episode we discuss:

- How an unconventional path can still provide valuable experience

- The importance of reputation no matter the job you have

- What EXACTLY is Music Biz?

Follow and Subscribe to these accounts:

Watch The Full Episode on YouTube

Springboard Music Instagram

Rachael Hession Instagram 

Aaron Tochini's Instagram

Music Biz Instagram

Honorable mentions throughout this episode: 

Music Business Association

Music Biz Conference

Music Biz for Students

Disney College Program

Cassie Petrey is the Co-Founder of the Digital Marketing and Artist Management company, Crowd Surf. Cassie started on this journey as a fan girl, and today she is a Billboard and Forbes' "30 Under 30" recipient and has overseen the digital marketing for Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Camila Cabello, and Anne Wilson.

In this episode we discuss:

- What Cassie believes in the most underutilized app for digital engagement

- How to measure success in a social media campaign or marketing strategy

- Why she believes Imposter Syndrome is a good thing

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Watch The Full Episode on YouTube

Springboard Music Instagram

Rachael Hession Instagram 

Cassie Petrey's Instagram

Honorable mentions throughout this episode: 

Crowd Surf

⁠⁠Songfluencer ⁠⁠

⁠Warner Music Group ⁠

Middle Tennessee State University

Cassie Petrey is the Co-Founder of the Digital Marketing and Artist Management company, Crowd Surf. Cassie started on this journey as a fan girl, and today she is a Billboard and Forbes' "30 Under 30" recipient and has overseen the digital marketing for Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Camila Cabello, and Anne Wilson.

In this episode we discuss:

- What Cassie believes in the most underutilized app for digital engagement

- How to measure success in a social media campaign or marketing strategy

- Why she believes Imposter Syndrome is a good thing

Follow and Subscribe to these accounts:

Watch The Full Episode on YouTube

Springboard Music Instagram

Rachael Hession Instagram 

Cassie Petrey's Instagram

Honorable mentions throughout this episode: 

Crowd Surf

⁠⁠Songfluencer ⁠⁠

⁠Warner Music Group ⁠

Middle Tennessee State University