The David Andrew Wiebe Show

Are you feeling tired? Are you exhausted? Are you so far gone that you’re not even tuned into your well-being? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why a dull knife won’t cut through the noise (and there is more than one way to take this!). Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’ve ever been to. Get your ti...

Many of us like to think we’re worth more than we’re being paid. This may be true. But in our current profession, it may not be possible to earn more. Which can only mean one thing – the only way to increase your artistic income is by shifting your mindset. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how to break out of the income box you’re stuck in. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The...

Why is it important for artists to pursue collaborative opportunities? What qualities should they be looking for in collaborators? What benefits can artists expect to enjoy from collaborating? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how you can grow your fan base through collaboration. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-m...

It seems like “best-selling” authors are everywhere. As with anything else, of course, some are lying about their accomplishments. But some are very genuine. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David delves into the world of best-selling authors and whether they’re all gaming the system. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media ev...

In a world where anything goes, and seemingly the “dumbest” things go viral, it can be discouraging creating quality content daily without seeing any kind of traction. So, what is there to do? Give up? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares the right mindset to adopt as you look to climb your social media mountain. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational...

There are many approaches to getting things done and cultivating productive habits. But not all of them work. Not all of them will support you in accomplishing what you’ve set out to do. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares about his recent reading of The ONE Thing by Gary Keller. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-med...

We are all the captains of our destinies. The challenge is that, at times, we don’t want to steer that ship. We’d rather leave it to someone else or stick our heads in the sand and wait. Should we be surprised when our ship capsizes, especially when we leave it to chance? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares what he’s noticed about the most effective leaders. Remember – i...

We are all building on the work others have done in some capacity. The question is – do we notice when this is happening? Do we thank or acknowledge others when we’ve modeled or iterated on their work? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David prompts us to think about giving credit where it’s due. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and mul...

What does it take to pursue a music career? What does the financial outlay look like? How do you navigate the veritable minefield that is the music industry? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David passes the mic with singer, guitarist, band leader, and hair stylist Jody Lubin. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’...

We live in a TikTok world. We assume everything will be short. We think everything will be quick and easy. We hope to get the maximum possible value out of something without having put our best foot forward. But is this realistic? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David explores the importance of context in an increasingly contextless world. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting...

Most of us go into fresh endeavors with the BEST of intentions. But that doesn’t mean we won’t eventually burn out on a project, no matter how enthusiastic we initially were. Staying in the project is usually doing a disservice to you, and the people who are involved. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares what to do when you lose your passion for a project. Sponsors: Clean...

For ambitious artists, waiting on the sidelines hoping for the right opportunity is NOT an option. Creating the life you love through your creativity will require that you stretch beyond what you think you’re comfortable with right now. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why you need to make a mess now, and what you can do to clean it up after the fact (if you even need...

Growth can be a funny thing. People all grow at different rates. Some people spend more time studying and investing in their personal and career growth. Others do not prioritize it. Yet, it is very hard to predict who is going to grow the fastest. There is much to be learned from life experiences AND personal development materials. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares the...

Life may be a wild roller-coaster ride, but that doesn’t mean you want to stall out due to poor management of health, addictions, or lack of self-confidence. In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David explains why your well-being is the personal foundation you need to build upon, especially if you have lofty ambitions. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Yea...

How would you live your life if you could live it any way you wanted to? How would you spend your time? What would you be doing with it? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares why he decided to script his ideal day, and how you can script your own. Sponsors: Clean Slate: The most exciting and inspirational New Year live music and multi-media event you’ve ever been to. Get y...

David was once convinced that the only way to make it to the top of your respective niche of the music industry was to be or to become a driven leader type. But he’s recently seen things from a new perspective. So, can you make your music career dreams a reality without being a natural leader? In this episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares his latest insights into growing your musi...

Many activities can help you GROW your music career in 2024 and beyond. But you need to identify what those things are. Otherwise, you’re bound to get lost in a goulash of tactics, techniques, and trends that will waste your time and cause you to miss out on real OPPORTUNITIES. In this first episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David addresses three things that aren’t going to grow your music...

It’s been too long! How’ve you been? It’s about time for an update, isn’t it? Well, you’ll be glad to know, that in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David finally catches us up with the events of the last month as well as what has been happening with the podcast. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:17 – It’s time for a state of affairs update 00:36 – The end? 03:09...

Do you tend to accumulate a lot of information without ever acting on it? Content junkies do this all the time, sometimes without even realizing it. While studying without applying might be okay in grade school, in adult life, it simply doesn’t work. So, how do you get out of the rut of learning, thinking, and not acting? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares how you can...

 What if there was an easier way for your fans, friends, and family to invest in your music? What if you could diversify your revenue streams to make your music career more sustainable and profitable? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David passes the mic with MariNation founder & CEO and friend, Justin Longo. Tune in to discover how MariNation is evolving to meet changing demand...

So, you probably heard about it. But you may have asked yourself what it’s about and why you should care. At Music Entrepreneur HQ, we have the “getting it together,” “getting it done,” and “getting it out there” tracks, and this new work covers almost everything you could possibly want to know about “getting it done,” which can contribute greatly to knocking down the dominos of “getting it togeth...

Are you a coach? Or maybe you’re an info-product creator. Even if you’re an artist, there is a pathway to growing your fan base and getting exposure to your music. And in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David interviews Evan Price of Artist Collective, who reveals his four-step process for scaling a creative business. Juicy! Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:17...

Does it seem like everyone else is getting the gigs? Are you insecure about that drummer who’s far better than you? Do you often compare yourself unfavorably to others on the road to building the life you love through music? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares how you can be like the select few who always seem to get the call, get the gig, and get the guy or girl too. D...

How are you going to find the motivation you need to get up to do what you need to do to grow your music career every morning? What resources will you be taking advantage of to ensure that you are expanding, so your music career can expand with you? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares the power of investing in yourself and your growth to have breakthroughs in your music...

There are some critical steps to take before you even begin. Because whatever foundation you build on is the foundation that will stay with you. And if it’s a shaky foundation, you may never be able to build the music career of your dreams and create the life you love through your music. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares about the crucial importance of building your m...