Making It with Chris G.

In this powerful return episode, Chris G sits down with Orlando-based rapper, singer, and voiceover artist E-Turn — one of the most respected indie artists in the Southeast. With a deep catalog, multiple Florida tours, and voiceover credits for brands like Kmart, E-Turn shares her wisdom on building an independent music career with intention, grit, and grace. We dive into the realities of DIY tour...

What do anime, jazz trombone, and a sold-out national tour have in common? In this episode of Making It with Chris G , we sit down with musician, creative director, and founder of Cowboy Bebop Live — Corey Paul — for a high-energy, deeply honest conversation about the real journey of building a music career from scratch . 🎷 From growing up on classical and jazz in Orlando to turning his anime fan...

What does it really take to build a sustainable music career as a woman — from college to touring to thriving as a creative entrepreneur? In this live AMA session turned podcast episode, Chris Goyzueta sits down with Bree Noble — musician, founder of the Female Musician Academy , host of the Profitable Musician Podcast , and long-time champion for women in music — for a real, no-fluff conversation...

We're back and we're kicking off this new season with a powerful, full-circle conversation! In this episode, Chris sits down with his longtime friend and marketing mentor Greg Rolett , plus Greg's 12-year-old son Colt , co-creator of The Brolletts Podcast and a rising content entrepreneur in his own right. Together, they've launched a sunglass brand , built a content-first media company, and are s...

🎙️ BONUS EPISODE: Why Small Venues Are Struggling in 2024 (And What's Coming Next) The live music industry is in a major transition. In this bonus episode, we break down why smaller venues and developing artists are facing serious challenges in 2024—and why there's still hope on the horizon. If you're a venue owner, promoter, artist, or industry pro, this is a must-listen. We cover: The slowdown i...

We're back and warming up for the official return of  Making It with Chris G this Thursday with a brand new format: the  Coffee Chat Q&A ☕️🎧 In this special bonus episode, Chris answers your burning questions about how to get started in the music industry, even if you're in college, just graduated, or trying to pivot careers. We dive into: ✅ How to land your first internships (and when to start...

🎙️ The Podcast Is Back – Starting May 29th! After a much needed break,  Making It with Chris G is BACK and better than ever. Relaunching May 29th, this new season is laser-focused on giving artists, creatives, and live music professionals the real tools they need to thrive in today's fast-changing industry. Each week, we dive into honest conversations with artists, managers, content creators, and...

It's hard for musicians and people in the music business to find accountants and tax experts that understand how our industry works. Steph Belcher is a tax and business expert that has worked in many different areas of the music industry for 20 years. She's worked with some really big names in the music industry, and during the 2008 market crash, started transitioning to working with taxes and boo...

Tara Divina is a heart-healing medicine musician who creates songs to bring our deepest prayers into reality. She draws on her experience as a Vice President at the Warner Music Group to offer business coaching for conscious musicians, visionary artists, and business owners so they can build an organic fan base using authentic self-expression, and generate a sustainable income using all of their g...

So much talk about NFT's, Crypto, and Web 3.0. Is it something that every music artist should be using though? Or at what point should artists start using NFT's? How can they add value to your community and brand? In this episode of the NIFTY Music Show, Greg Rollett, and I discuss these topics and take a deep dive on how NFT's can create community, offer value, and much more.  Connect with Greg R...

How do shows get booked? Who decides what artist plays in what venue? Who the players in the game?  This episode is about the entire booking process from receiving an artist's available date to announcing a show. A concert booking Masterclass!  Join the Academy:   https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchr...

For the past few weeks, I've talked about the NFT Music marketplace ROYAL . Recently,  I tried to buy my first NFT on ROYAL, and have some things to share about the buying experience on the platform. In this episode, I'll go over what went wrong with the experience, how to buy on ROYAL, and more.  Welcome to the NIFTY Music Show on the Making It Network! Connect with Greg Rollett at  https://www.i...

Musicians have the blueprint to end poverty. This episode is inspired from a talk I did for my final lecture I did for an Entertainment Finance course. It was part of a four week financial freedom series where students learned about the different economic schools, income producing assets, how to analyze stocks, Web 3.0, and finished with the musicians business blueprint. I believe the model that m...

In this episode, Greg Rollett and I discuss NAS releasing his first two singles on ROYAL. A platform he's an investor in, and recently released its first track by 3lau, now worth over $6 Million. The final Nipsy Hussle album is being released as an NFT on a new digital rights management platform called RAIRTECH. Only 1,000 copies will be available, but the starting price is big money!  Audius is a...

Marketing Guru Greg Rollett returns to the show to talk Web 3.0 and how it will change the traditional music business.  Recently, we both tried to buy the Mike Shinoda Ziggurats NFT Mixtape. We discuss this project, how streaming will change, and the potential impact Web 3.0 will have on the music industry, marketing tips, and much more.  Join the Academy:   https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy...

Welcome to the NIFTY Music Show on the Making It Network. These shows will focus on music and NFT's, and how the music industry is transformed through Web 3.0. In this first episode, we will discuss if concert tickets should be NFT's, Bored Apes Yacht Club metaverse band, 3lau's new NFT marketplace ROYAL, and the 30 Year Anniversary of Death Row Records with Doggystyle NFT's.  Join the Academy:  ...

I don't share my journey often, but I get asked this question all the time. What was my journey as an independent promoter and how did I become a Talent Buyer for Live Nation. Shout out to Gavin for this question: https://www.instagram.com/gloomis__/ . Join the Academy:   https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingi...

It's easy to create an NFT these days to sell your music, tickets to your shows, and pretty much any art or content you create. WAX is a platform with its own marketplace that makes it very easy for anybody to create and sell an NFT, and make a commission anytime that NFT is resold. In this episode, I share my thoughts on why I believe WAX Blockchain is the best platform for musicians.  Join the A...

Local artists often try to determine the fairest way to split the money made from local shows. Here are 5 different scenarios that local artists can use to split the ticket revenue made from presales, door sales, and online sales. Join the Academy:   https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/   Who Am...

Ronnie Gross Jr. became a Full-Time musician in July of 2021. Meaning, his sole income comes from playing music and doing what he loves. There are many different ways musicians can earn a living doing music full-time. The catalyst for Ronnie Gross Jr. was performing cover shows. In this episode, we discuss how to build a network to get better cover show opportunities, how to promote yourself at th...

At ASTROWORLD, as of November 9, 2021, 8 people were reported dead, 11 experienced cardiac arrest, and over 300 people were injured, due to crowd surge, the potential of people getting stapped with needles with unknown substances, and people storming the entrances. This is a tragedy that could have and should have been prevented. In this episode, we cover a history of tragedies at concerts, the ev...

The first stage of the customer journey is the awareness stage. In this episode, I share 3 tips on how to find more fans. Join the Academy:   https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/   Who Am I?  I've booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and...

One of the biggest complaints that Michael Rapino (CEO of Live Nation) and other promoters, sports teams, or live event producers have are tickets being sold in the aftermarket. A great solution to that issue is NFT tickets. Let me explain in this video. Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingi...

In this episode, I was invited to be interviewed by a Music Business student, Jakobi Bonner, who saw me speak at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. Jakobi interviewed me for his Master's thesis, where we speak about equity and diversity in the music business. What are the current issues that we need to address to be more inclusive as an industry, and what we can do to improve them? We talk about...

How often have you gone out of your way to purchase a can of RC Cola? Not too often, eh? (unless you're one of those RC Cola fanboys)... Now, if I were to say, "think of a brand of soda", Pepsi and Coca-Cola are likely the first to pop into your mind? Why? Enter the world of marketing. Yes, what you say matters. But if you're out of sight, you're out of mind. That's why today's guest has made brin...