The Steve Freeman Podcast

I really feel for new and aspiring songwriters, producers and music business professionals. I've always known the reality of this business, but over the last month I've really tried to put myself in your shoes, the more I do, the more I realize that the deck is stacked against you!

This episode is brought to you by The Artist Development Academy. Get the information, access and guidance you need to be successful in the music business direct from hit songwriters, multi-platinum producers, Grammy winners, and label and publishing company executives. All-access members get access to our entire library of online courses, a brand new course each month, plus you’ll also get access to our members-only forum where you can post your work for feedback from industry pros and insiders as well as find new co-writers, collaborators and build music industry relationships that will help take your career to the next level. You’ll also be able to join us for members-only live stream events and webinars to ask questions and connect with our instructors. Get 30% off your annual membership when you enter code: STEVE at checkout.

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Rolling Stone magazine recently published an article calling out country artists for taking to social media concerned about the hypocrisy of people taking to the streets to celebrate Joe Biden's recent Presidential victory while others are not allowed to attend concerts. It would seem that the acceptance and approval for mass gatherings depend on which political party, message or cause you are gathering in support of. 

My thoughts and more in today's episode of The Steve Freeman Podcast, Rolling Stone & The Mask Hypocrisy.

This episode is brought to you by The Artist Development Academy. Get the information, access and guidance you need to be successful in the music business direct from hit songwriters, multi-platinum producers, Grammy winners, and label and publishing company executives. All-access members get access to our entire library of online courses, a brand new course each month, plus you’ll also get access to our members-only forum where you can post your work for feedback from industry pros and insiders as well as find new co-writers, collaborators and build music industry relationships that will help take your career to the next level. You’ll also be able to join us for members-only live stream events and webinars to ask questions and connect with our instructors. Get 30% off your annual membership when you enter code: STEVE at checkout.

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I'm at peace with the election and I'm ready to move forward. Nothing that happens now is within our control. For the last 4 years, Donald Trump has been the Democrats' Bogeyman and for the next 4, Joe Biden will be the Republicans'. It's a cycle we will never change. I want to get back to focusing on the things and issues that actually me and my daily life. We may not like that our "good guy" didn't win, but it's all subjective! That's the topic of today's podcast, Everybody Has A Bogeyman.

This episode is brought to you by The Artist Development Academy. Get the information, access and guidance you need to be successful in the music business direct from hit songwriters, multi-platinum producers, Grammy winners, and label and publishing company executives. All-access members get access to our entire library of online courses, a brand new course each month, plus you’ll also get access to our members-only forum where you can post your work for feedback from industry pros and insiders as well as find new co-writers, collaborators and build music industry relationships that will help take your career to the next level. You’ll also be able to join us for members-only live stream events and webinars to ask questions and connect with our instructors. Get 30% off your annual membership when you enter code: STEVE at checkout.

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If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating us 5 stars and leaving a written review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a couple of seconds and it makes a huge difference in the ratings, plus I really enjoy reading them and featuring them on the podcast. 

For show notes and past guests, please visit thestevefreeman.com/podcast

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Work One on One with Steve in The Music Business Mindset Mentorship Program.

Spotify is rolling a new plan in which they will offer to feature and promote artists' music to more new listeners on the platform if they agree to accept a lower royalty rate. So, what exactly is lower than pretty much nothing? However predatory this may be, artists will be lining up to take Spotify up on their offer because most artists have no problem being taken advantage of as long as it feeds their ego.

Also in this episode, some updates on changes coming to the podcast and a little election talk.

This episode is brought to you by The Artist Development Academy. Get the information, access and guidance you need to be successful in the music business direct from hit songwriters, multi-platinum producers, Grammy winners, and label and publishing company executives. All-access members get access to our entire library of online courses, a brand new course each month, plus you’ll also get access to our members-only forum where you can post your work for feedback from industry pros and insiders as well as find new co-writers, collaborators and build music industry relationships that will help take your career to the next level. You’ll also be able to join us for members-only live stream events and webinars to ask questions and connect with our instructors. Get 30% off your annual membership when you enter code: STEVE at checkout.

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This episode is also brought to you by Performance Inspired Nutrition. Live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition. Whether you are wanting to lose weight, maintain your weight, get started in the gym or amp up your workouts, Performance Inspired Nutrition has exactly what you need. From whole food daily multi-vitamins, beauty and collagen support, zinc supplements and diet & energy support with natural metabolic enhancement to whey protein powder, apple cider vinegar pills and the amazing anti-inflammatory turmeric capsules, Performance Inspired Nutrition has you covered. Check out pi-nitrition.com to learn more and enter code steve at checkout to get 10% off your order. live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition.

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If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating us 5 stars and leaving a written review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a couple of seconds and it makes a huge difference in the ratings, plus I really enjoy reading them and featuring them on the podcast. 

For show notes and past guests, please visit thestevefreeman.com/podcast

Follow Steve:

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Work One on One with Steve in The Music Business Mindset Mentorship Program.

Tomorrow marks one of the most contested and highly anticipated Presidential elections in America's history. I'm not sure if there have ever been two more polar opposites. I honestly feel the future of the country is on the ballet. Trump and Biden have completely different views on where they want to take the country. In today's episode, "I'm Worried About Tomorrow", I break down my vote this election and the reason behind it. 

We all have different opinions about politics and I respect everyone's views and beliefs and I hope that no matter the outcome, we can find a way to get back to accepting each other for who we are as people and not judging each other based on who we voted for. 

This episode is brought to you by The Artist Development Academy. Get the information, access and guidance you need to be successful in the music business direct from hit songwriters, multi-platinum producers, Grammy winners, and label and publishing company executives. All-access members get access to our entire library of online courses, a brand new course each month, plus you’ll also get access to our members-only forum where you can post your work for feedback from industry pros and insiders as well as find new co-writers, collaborators and build music industry relationships that will help take your career to the next level. You’ll also be able to join us for members-only live stream events and webinars to ask questions and connect with our instructors. Get 30% off your annual membership when you enter code: STEVE at checkout.

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This episode is also brought to you by Performance Inspired Nutrition. Live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition. Whether you are wanting to lose weight, maintain your weight, get started in the gym or amp up your workouts, Performance Inspired Nutrition has exactly what you need. From whole food daily multi-vitamins, beauty and collagen support, zinc supplements and diet & energy support with natural metabolic enhancement to whey protein powder, apple cider vinegar pills and the amazing anti-inflammatory turmeric capsules, Performance Inspired Nutrition has you covered. Check out pi-nitrition.com to learn more and enter code steve at checkout to get 10% off your order. live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition.

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Complacent brands and businesses die on the vine or get passed up by those that understand that you never stop growing from the moment you launch. In today's episode, How To Scale Your Brand & Business, we explore some ideas and ways that you can approach your business with a fresh perspective.

This episode is brought to you by The Artist Development Academy. Get the information, access and guidance you need to be successful in the music business direct from hit songwriters, multi-platinum producers, Grammy winners, and label and publishing company executives. All-access members get access to our entire library of online courses, a brand new course each month, plus you’ll also get access to our members-only forum where you can post your work for feedback from industry pros and insiders as well as find new co-writers, collaborators and build music industry relationships that will help take your career to the next level. You’ll also be able to join us for members-only live stream events and webinars to ask questions and connect with our instructors. Get 30% off your annual membership when you enter code: STEVE at checkout.

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This episode is also brought to you by Performance Inspired Nutrition. Live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition. Whether you are wanting to lose weight, maintain your weight, get started in the gym or amp up your workouts, Performance Inspired Nutrition has exactly what you need. From whole food daily multi-vitamins, beauty and collagen support, zinc supplements and diet & energy support with natural metabolic enhancement to whey protein powder, apple cider vinegar pills and the amazing anti-inflammatory turmeric capsules, Performance Inspired Nutrition has you covered. Check out pi-nitrition.com to learn more and enter code steve at checkout to get 10% off your order. live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition.

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If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating us 5 stars and leaving a written review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a couple of seconds and it makes a huge difference in the ratings, plus I really enjoy reading them and featuring them on the podcast. 

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Too many people prepare for a sprint when they are in for a marathon. Nothing in life or business happens fast, but our expectations will not allow us to see the clear realistic picture of achieving our goals. In today's episode, Sprints & Marathons, we explore expectations and what it takes to get in shape for the race you will have to run, not the race you want to run!

This episode is brought to you by The Artist Development Academy. Get the information, access and guidance you need to be successful in the music business direct from hit songwriters, multi-platinum producers, Grammy winners, and label and publishing company executives. All-access members get access to our entire library of online courses, a brand new course each month, plus you’ll also get access to our members-only forum where you can post your work for feedback from industry pros and insiders as well as find new co-writers, collaborators and build music industry relationships that will help take your career to the next level. You’ll also be able to join us for members-only live stream events and webinars to ask questions and connect with our instructors. Get 30% off your annual membership when you enter code: STEVE at checkout.

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This episode is also brought to you by Performance Inspired Nutrition. Live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition. Whether you are wanting to lose weight, maintain your weight, get started in the gym or amp up your workouts, Performance Inspired Nutrition has exactly what you need. From whole food daily multi-vitamins, beauty and collagen support, zinc supplements and diet & energy support with natural metabolic enhancement to whey protein powder, apple cider vinegar pills and the amazing anti-inflammatory turmeric capsules, Performance Inspired Nutrition has you covered. Check out pi-nitrition.com to learn more and enter code steve at checkout to get 10% off your order. live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition.

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If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating us 5 stars and leaving a written review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a couple of seconds and it makes a huge difference in the ratings, plus I really enjoy reading them and featuring them on the podcast. 

For show notes and past guests, please visit thestevefreeman.com/podcast

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Sometimes we pack our metaphorical luggage so full we make it way to hard to carry, causing us to tire out very easily and even at times make us feel like giving up. Are you packing your bags too full? The answer just might lie in saying no every once in a while. 

This episode is brought to you by The Artist Development Academy. Get the information, access and guidance you need to be successful in the music business direct from hit songwriters, multi-platinum producers, Grammy winners, and label and publishing company executives. All-access members get access to our entire library of online courses, a brand new course each month, plus you’ll also get access to our members-only forum where you can post your work for feedback from industry pros and insiders as well as find new co-writers, collaborators and build music industry relationships that will help take your career to the next level. You’ll also be able to join us for members-only live stream events and webinars to ask questions and connect with our instructors. Get 30% off your annual membership when you enter code: STEVE at checkout.

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This episode is also brought to you by Performance Inspired Nutrition. Live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition. Whether you are wanting to lose weight, maintain your weight, get started in the gym or amp up your workouts, Performance Inspired Nutrition has exactly what you need. From whole food daily multi-vitamins, beauty and collagen support, zinc supplements and diet & energy support with natural metabolic enhancement to whey protein powder, apple cider vinegar pills and the amazing anti-inflammatory turmeric capsules, Performance Inspired Nutrition has you covered. Check out pi-nitrition.com to learn more and enter code steve at checkout to get 10% off your order. live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition.

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If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating us 5 stars and leaving a written review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a couple of seconds and it makes a huge difference in the ratings, plus I really enjoy reading them and featuring them on the podcast. 

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There is nothing more frustrating to your career than being able to look up and see the ceiling. We want to grow our businesses and brands without restraints and limits. In today's episode, Hitting The Ceiling, I talk about some of the major life and business changing steps I'm taking to remove the limits for me, my family and my career, plus, I address a very good question from one of our loyal listeners.

This episode is brought to you by The Artist Development Academy. Get the information, access and guidance you need to be successful in the music business direct from hit songwriters, multi-platinum producers, Grammy winners, and label and publishing company executives. All-access members get access to our entire library of online courses, a brand new course each month, plus you’ll also get access to our members-only forum where you can post your work for feedback from industry pros and insiders as well as find new co-writers, collaborators and build music industry relationships that will help take your career to the next level. You’ll also be able to join us for members-only live stream events and webinars to ask questions and connect with our instructors. Get 30% off your annual membership when you enter code: STEVE at checkout.

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This episode is also brought to you by Performance Inspired Nutrition. Live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition. Whether you are wanting to lose weight, maintain your weight, get started in the gym or amp up your workouts, Performance Inspired Nutrition has exactly what you need. From whole food daily multi-vitamins, beauty and collagen support, zinc supplements and diet & energy support with natural metabolic enhancement to whey protein powder, apple cider vinegar pills and the amazing anti-inflammatory turmeric capsules, Performance Inspired Nutrition has you covered. Check out pi-nitrition.com to learn more and enter code steve at checkout to get 10% off your order. live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition.

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If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating us 5 stars and leaving a written review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a couple of seconds and it makes a huge difference in the ratings, plus I really enjoy reading them and featuring them on the podcast. 

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It's easier said than down, but it is so important to your future and your goals that you find a way to get and stay motivated. In today's episode, I outline some really helpful tips to help you get on track and stay on track with the motivation it takes to find success.

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