TEM216: Three tips for better communication
The three best pieces of advice I've ever received on communicating.
Read MoreTEM215: The fatal flaw of school
One of the most essential qualities needed for success in today's music business is something you barely need to excel at school.
Read MoreTEM214: Katie Zaccardi on the real secret to time management and dealing with stress
Katie Zaccardi is a songwriter, artist, music industry professional and certified yoga instructor based out of New York City.
Read MoreTEM213: We're back!
After a long hiatus, we're back with a big TEM announcement (we have a YouTube channel!) and some inspiration from James Clear and Seth Godin.
Read MoreTEM212: The challenge of standing out online and the importance of community building: A conversation with Lance LaDuke
Lance LaDuke, my partner at Pedal Note Media, joined me as a guest speaker for one of the music business classes I teach at Shenandoah Conservatory.
Read MoreTEM211: Trust your gut... then jump
A quote from Amanda Gookin inspired this episode about listening to your gut, jumping and then learning how to swim.
Read MoreTEM210: Dana Fonteneau on the power of perception and fair exchange for your art in these remarkable times
Dana Fonteneau is the founder and creator of the WholeHearted Musician, a licensed psychotherapist, business consultant and former concert cellist.
Read MoreTEM209: If you had to charge 10 times as much
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TEM209: If you had to charge 10 times as much
This episode is all about what you would offer if you had to charge 10x as much for your art.
TEM has a brand new website! Drop by tem.fm and say hello!
On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician:
Seth Godin on the thought exercise of charging 10x as much for your product or services
The two main lessons I take away from this exercise
Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that!
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2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you!
And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM.
Produced by Andrew Hitz
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TEM208: Own your own timeline
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TEM208: Own your own timeline
This episode is about working at your own pace and being okay with that.
TEM has a brand new website! Drop by tem.fm and say hello!
On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician:
Owning your own timeline and specifically what that means in this pandemic
Being okay with not producing too much art if that's not where your head is at right now
Patreon bonus material is going to be recorded live for the time being as a chance for my patrons to hang with me and each other
Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that!
1. Want to access exclusive bonus coverage while helping me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast
2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you!
And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM.
Produced by Andrew Hitz
Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at:
TEM207: Finding balance in these confusing times
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TEM207: Finding balance in these confusing times
This episode of TEM is all about giving ourselves the space to find balance in this new and ever-shifting reality.
***TEM has a new online home! Head to tem.fm for TEM Coaching, show notes, TEM Blog and more!***
On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician:
Allowing myself the space to find my personal creative rhythm during this international crisis
Being patient and kind to myself under stress
Putting the needs of my family in front of my desire to get things done
Having to make space for things like TEM since my usual life rhythms are gone
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1. Want to access exclusive bonus coverage while helping me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast
2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you!
And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM.
Produced by Andrew Hitz
Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at:
TEM206: Amanda Gookin on jumping first and making art that is unabashedly outspoken
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TEM206: Amanda Gookin on jumping first and making art that is unabashedly outspoken
Amanda Gookin is a New York City-based cellist, entrepreneur and activist.
***TEM has a new online home! Head to tem.fm for TEM Coaching, show notes, TEM Blog and more!***
On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician:
Amanda's motto: "Jump first and learn to swim later"
The value of considering things carefully but when the time comes taking action quickly and decisively
Why being blissfully naive as a young person was beneficial to her creativity
How the idea for another project that didn't quite happen as originally planned led to the creation of PUBLIQuartet
The balancing act of having a successful chamber ensemble
How listening to a political interview with a strong and unapologetic woman during a commute inspired her to create the Forward Music Project
The difficulties of getting a new project with no track record off the ground financially and how she navigated that with the Forward Music Project
How she responds to people telling her to "stay in her lane" and to leave politics out of her art
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1. Want to access exclusive bonus coverage while helping me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast
2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you!
And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM.
Produced by Andrew Hitz
Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at:
TEM205: Recalibrating your defintion of success (TEM Short)
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TEM205: Recalibrating your defintion of success (TEM Short)
The importance of regularly making time to recalibrate your own personal definition of success for yourself.
On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician:
A reminder that we shouldn't outsource our own definition of success
The importance of making the time to recalibrate that definition from time to time
The value of getting an outside voice to help us get the "30,000 foot view" of ourselves and our career
Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that!
1. Want access to exclusive bonus coverage while helping me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast
2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you!
And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM.
Produced by Andrew Hitz
Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at:
TEM204: Why you're not charging enough
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TEM204: Why you're not charging enough
The two reasons why you're probably not charging enough.
On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician:
Valuing your own time enough when considering pricing
The story that pricing tells our customers and potential customers
If no one thinks you are too expensive, you aren't charging enough
Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that!
1. Hear extra TEM episodes while helping me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast
2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you!
And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM.
Produced by Andrew Hitz
Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at:
TEM203: The old ceiling is the new floor
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TEM203: The old ceiling is the new floor
What used to be good enough to succeed in music in now simply the cost of admission.
On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician:
Why incredible technique doesn't equate to success nearly as much as it used to
Insights from a concert presenter
Why we need to recalibrate our efforts to improve at our craft in order to maximize our traction in today's music business
Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that!
1. Hear an extra TEM episode every single week while helping me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast
2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you!
And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM.
Produced by Andrew Hitz
Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at:
TEM202: Bandsintown CEO Fabrice Sergent on connecting artists to fans and the value of learning from others
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TEM202: Bandsintown CEO Fabrice Sergent on connecting artists to fans and the value of learning from others
Fabrice Sergent is the CEO and cofounder of Bandsintown.
On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician:
The rebranding of Bandsintown for Artists and the features available to artists for free
Bandsintown as a discovery engine and why that's so important for both artists and fans
The importance of network effect in a platform when looking to scale something
The value of learning from others and being curious
Utilizing tools that help artists automate things like updating tour dates across multiple platforms
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1. Hear an extra TEM episode every single week while helping me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast
2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you!
And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM.
Produced by Andrew Hitz
Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at:
TEM201: Simply get going (TEM Short)
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TEM201: Simply get going (TEM Short)
This TEM Short is a call to action for 2020 inspired by a quote from Angela Beeching.
On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician:
A quote from Angela Beeching that has me fired up
A call to action for 2020
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Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that!
1. Hear an extra TEM episode every single week while helping me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast
2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you!
And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM.
Produced by Andrew Hitz
Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at:
TEM200: Angela Beeching on claiming your artistry and getting over the fear of asking for help
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TEM200: Angela Beeching on claiming your artistry and getting over the fear of asking for help
Angela Beeching is the author of Beyond Talent and a music business coach and consultant.
On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician:
Scarcity thinking and the constant urge to prove ourselves
The value in spending money to get a music business coach
A specific process that enables you to write a bio that truly resonates with people
Why sharing your art is actually caring about the people meant to encounter that art
You're never ready - just take the first step
Productivity Planner journal that Angela is now addicted to
The fear of asking for help
Remembering that you are part of a much larger community
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Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that!
1. Hear an extra TEM episode every single week while helping me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast
2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you!
And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM.
Produced by Andrew Hitz
Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at:
TEM199: Thank you
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TEM199: Thank you
A heartfelt thank you and a look back on the last 100 episodes of TEM.
On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician:
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the show in any way and enabled me to get to 200 episodes
Lessons learned from a handful of conversations that have occurred since TEM100
The cost of not being yourself
Using thoroughly researched methods
Finding your own personal creative rhythm
Giving yourself permission to pursue the passions in your life that you've been putting off
The importance of getting the right message to the right audience in as clean and concise manner as possible
Should you pivot, persevere, or punt?
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Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that!
1. Hear an extra TEM episode every single week while helping me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast
2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you!
And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM.
Produced by Andrew Hitz
Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at:
TEM198: 40,000 songs a day (TEM Short)
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TEM198: 40,000 songs a day (TEM Short)
Some quick thoughts on a stunning statistic.
On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician:
The insane statistic that Ari Herstand shared in TEM197
What this statistic means for all of us
Once we make amazing the work is not done
A quote from the future!
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Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that!
1. Hear an extra TEM episode every single week while helping me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast
2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you!
And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM.
Produced by Andrew Hitz
Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at:
TEM197: The democratization of the new music business and polite persistence - A conversation with Ari Herstand
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TEM197: The democratization of the new music business and polite persistence - A conversation with Ari Herstand
Ari Herstand is a musician in Los Angeles and the author of How to Make It in the New Music Business.
On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician:
The swell of "middle class" musicians in the new music business
Vulfpeck has no label and no manager and yet just sold out Madison Square Garden
The old music business had one way to succeed - the new music business has 100 ways you can make a career happen
The most important thing any musician can do according to Ari
Why you can't have a Plan B
The democratization of the music business and the ability of any artist to reach an audience without being granted permission first by a gatekeeper
Polite persistence
Ari's very specific advice on writing a great pitch email
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Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that!
1. Hear an extra TEM episode every single week while helping me get to my next goal of $100 per episode on Patreon by becoming a patron today: https://www.patreon.com/tempodcast
2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 150 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you!
And finally, a huge thank you to Parker Mouthpieces for providing the hosting for TEM.
Produced by Andrew Hitz
Show notes for all episodes of TEM including topics discussed, links to all books and websites referenced can be found at: