Break the Gate

Today we're joined by Stephanie Maksimow, the mastermind behind Whoa, That's Fresh LLC – a dynamic Marketing and PR agency in the Greater Seattle area. Stephanie's expertise comes from years of crafting tailored campaigns for a diverse range of clients. From traditional PR to Artist Development and Album Campaigns, WTF Publicity covers it all, driven by Stephanie's passion for supp...

Guest Dawn Wolfe is a distinguished Animal Talent Agent and Wrangler, renowned for her exhaustive expertise and dedication. With an illustrious career spanning nearly 30 years, Dawn has established herself as an industry leader in Studio Animal Training and Wrangling. In this episode, Dawn provides a meticulous exploration of her experiences. As the founder of Pawsitively Famous Animal Actors, she...

Dive into entertainment’s digital evolution with Kyle Frey, Director of Digital Marketing ay MNRK Music Group. Explore trends, strategies, and success stories shaping modern music promotion in this digital world.

Jeff Menig shares the hard-earned knowledge and managerial excellence he's brought to groups like Left To Suffer and Sworn In. Jeff also expands on his career as a marketing director for Atlanta's The Masquerade and others.

Jeremy joins BTG for a frank and open discussion about the many roles he has played in the music industry over the years - from staring his own label, CI Records, to founding the LAUNCH Music Conference. Jeremy shares what it takes to build a lasting career for yourself from the ground up with hard work and a DIY spirit.

Taylor Flynn stops by to chat about all things management and booking. She shares some helpful tips regarding ways for bands to stand out and maximize both their audience retention and merch sales. Learn how to make it in today's music industry and make some friends along the way.

Two time award-nominated, Jim Hanke is an accomplished podcast producer and editor, known for his exceptional creativity and quick thinking. With over 20 years of experience, he has conducted interviews with notable entertainers like Conan O'Brien and Creed Bratton, as well as renowned musicians including Rosanne Cash, Hozier, and members of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Foo Fighters, and...

In this podcast, Trevor Swenson, CEO of Dynamic Talent International (formerly Artery Global) and general cool dude, shares his inspiring journey as CEO and founder of DTI, The Masterpass and Agent Live 360. Gain insights into leading a booking agency, work-life balance, and preventing burnout. Explore the benefits of The Masterpass for artists and fans, and the revolutionary impact of Agent Live...

Legendary UFC ring announcer Joe Martinez joins Chris and dives deep into his journey of becoming a ring announcer for the UFC. Joe shares how it all started with a chance encounter with Tito Ortiz and his persistence in pursuing his dream. They discuss the behind-the-scenes preparations for announcing and the evolution of technology in the UFC. Joe also opens up about his personal struggles with...

Join us this episode as we explore the world of event marketing and festival promotion with a seasoned expert. Evan Bailey, Vice President and Marketing Director of Disco Donnie, shares his journey in the entertainment industry and the company's significance in the electronic dance music scene. Gain insights into successful marketing strategies, the evolving landscape influenced by platforms l...

Zach stops by to talk about artist management, talent buying, building your career in the music industry and more. What do managers look for in a band? Are you positioning yourself to grow as a manager or artist? Find out in this week's Break The Gate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btgpodcast/support

Unfortunately, due to a technical issue, our regularly scheduled podcast will not be available this week. However, we have highlighted some of our conversations with past guests and talk about networking and promotion in the entertainment industry.

A conversation with Mike Ciprari, founder of SJC drums. We discuss SJC's journey from a business started by a few brothers at their Grandmother's house to an industry leader in hard rock and metal drumming. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btgpodcast/support

In this episode we go into how he approaches selecting the lineup for Riot Fest, biggest challenges as a talent buyer, Extreme Midget Wrestling, booking bands for yourself and more!

In this episode we go into Johnny's involvement with Furnace Fest, what the organization of a festival looks like, challenges faced as a festival organizer, his time with Know More Orphans and more! Follow us on our socials at linktr.ee/btgpodcast

No guest for this episode! Instead we dive into the world of music and check out some of our bands, local and touring!

We go into Mike's experience in the production industry, working with shows like Workaholics, key differences in working for yourself versus others in the production industry, mental health in the creative world, and so much more!

In this episode, we talk about how to handle low success concerts, venues in SoCal with a natural draw, how to break into the California market, who's booking local concerts in SoCal, and more!

In this episode we talk about what her role means, how she works with clients, what it means to pre-clear tracks, how to submit to a Music Supervisor, and more! What kind of questions would you want answered if we had Jennie back on? Send us a message on Facebook or drop your question on Spotify through this episodes Q&A session! linktr.ee/btgpodcast

In this episode, we talk about the merging of Frank Productions and Majestic Madison, strengthening a music scene in Madison, WI, differences in production for outside versus inside performances, how an artist gets the attention of a larger promoter, and more! linkt.ree/btgpodcast https://www.frankproductions.com/

In this episode we talk about growing up wanting to be an actor, differences in larger and smaller productions, what it was like being a caveman on Phil of the Future, should actors be networking more, does living location matter for getting acting gigs, and more!

In this episode we talked about the process of working with Sumerian Records film Paradise City, timeline of a film/tv show, how casting directors get paid, if IMDBs work, how casting directors find actors/actresses and much more! Jaimie's Socials: IG: feathergirl77 Podcast: Strictly Stalking (https://open.spotify.com/show/5dw1NJIObaOsj0o7JdruVQ?si=7784e0d4cb974523) The Boyfriend Bikini: https...

In this episode, we talk about merch cuts, negotiating with an agent, what it takes to book bigger artists, crowd-killing, liabilities of a promoter and more!

In this episode, we talk about growing up in the Pennsylvania local music scene with bands like The Wonder Years, basement shows, three things that make a superstar, intellectual property rights, and more!

In this episode, we talk about the state of the local music scene, why going to local shows is important, TikTok superstars, interviewing bands, and much more!