The Steve Freeman Podcast

The key to success in the modern business world is the ability and having the willingness to wear multiple hats. In today's episode, I walk you through how most successful people got and maintain the levels of success they have in their businesses. Follow Me: Twitter :  twitter.com/thestevefreeman Instagram :  instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook :  facebook.com/thestevefreeman YouTube :  youtu...

It's officially January 1, 2021. 2020 is now in the rearview mirror and this is the year to do what you've always wanted. Start this year off right and set a course for your success. No more waiting, no more planning, no more excuses, 2021 is the year of execution.  Follow Me: Twitter :  twitter.com/thestevefreeman Instagram :  instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook :  facebook.com/thestevefreema...

Passion is the cause of more failures than you can possibly imagine. It can be a great thing, but it can equally cloud our judgment and cause us to make decisions that will negatively affect the rest of our lives and actually steer us further away from achieving our goals. Find out how to look at passion properly in today's episode.  For show notes and past guests, please visit   thestevefreeman.c...

I am laying out my complete 2021 Success Strategy in today's episode. Earlier this week I went back through all of the analytics for the past year and the growth versus return across all social platforms actually blew me away and cause me to rethink and develop a completely different strategy for my brand, my businesses and our clients for 2021.  Community building is the answer and key to success...

Most of us spend too much time planting the crops we want in infertile ground. In today's episode, I talk about taking a hard look at what you are trying to achieve and being honest with yourself about whether or not you are even planting the proper seeds in the proper ground, if not, you will never see growth.  If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating us 5 stars and leaving a written revi...

In today's episode I outline what I think are the biggest issues facing the future of the music industry.  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...

Do you feel overwhelmed from the moment you get up every morning? I think I figured out why that is and how we can stop self-imposing this impossible load we carry each day. We wonder why we don't feel creative and can't seem to meet our own expectations, in today's episode I talk about creative overwhelm and how to step outside the storm to getter a better view and clearer mind! If you enjoy the...

There is a huge difference between the music industry and the music business. In today's episode, I explore the #1 song in the country, "Dicked Down In Dallas" and how its a music business success story, while being a music business failure and most importantly, how you can replicate the same kind of success! This episode is brought to you by  The Artist Development Academy . Get the information,...

More new music and artists have been discovered and are finding success on Tik Tok over the last 2 years than radio has launched in the last 25. Like it or not, Tik Tok is the new label model. 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 produc...

Scooter Braun has sold Taylor Swift's master for 300 Million dollars less than a year after purchasing them as a part of the acquisition of Big Machine Label Group for the same amount. In today's episode, I break down the transaction and get into the personal reasons why Taylor was denied the opportunity purchase her masters! Also in today's episode, I answer a question by one of our loyal listene...

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...

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 gat...

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" did...

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 feed...

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 elec...

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 guida...

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...

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 i...

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 l...

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. //CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thestevefreeman Twi...

The link between creatives, depression and mental health issues is real, very real. In today's episode, Music, Mental Health and Addiction, I talk about my personal struggles with depression and my findings with almost every single creative I have ever worked with in my career. Although I am not a doctor, I have some ideas about where this link starts and why we let it control us and maybe a coupl...

California wants restaurant-goers to wear masks while they eat, Fleetwood Mac earns millions of new fans thanks to a viral Tik Tok video with skateboards and cranberry juice and Amazon-owned Twitch launched a new platform to protect songwriters rights and music creators from illegal streaming on their platform.  //CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman Facebook:  ht...

Welcome to Season 7 of The Steve Freeman Podcast. The first episode back, I want to ask the question, Can't We All Just Get Along? We are a people and country divided by so many lines that we may never find a way to come together. We accept or reject people and evaluate their real-world value based on their political affiliations, religious views, their financial status and yes, I've even come to...

Season 7 is just days away, but until then, enjoy a look back at some of the best moments from Season 6. Season 7 begins Monday, October 5th!

As we inch closer to the launch of Season 7, we take a look back at some of the best moments of the shows sixth season and conversations with Frank Stallone, Entourages' creator, writer and director Doug Ellin and hit songwriter Jack Williams. Season 7 Launches Monday, October 5th!