Creatives Prevail

This is an off the cuff interview where Steven Leavitt, Los Angeles producer and host of The Language of Creativity podcast, gives Mike a call out of the blue to talk about the music industry and artist management. We also discuss improving and enjoying your craft, when to build your team, networking, creating trust, and having fun. The Language of Creativity episodes: https://wavve.link/whW_WjfPH...

Jason and Jeremy Burchard are the co-founders of RootNote. Their platform is specifically designed for artists, labels and managers and provides insights into your data such as social media, revenue streams, and more. In this interview we discuss how their company got formed and experiences partnering with family. In addition we discuss content strategies, live streaming, and building a team. Inst...

Emily White is the founder of the #i-Voted Festival which last year was the world’s largest digital concert in history. In addition to running Collective Entertainment, we discussed how Emily has managed and toured with The Dresden Dolls, interned with Live Nation and VH1 Classic, worked at Madison House, as well as started her own label and entertainment agencies, wrote two books, and started two...

Christopher Leon Price is an avid filmmaker, music video director, podcaster, and one of my best friends. We discuss how he got into filmmaking and podcasting, his experiences on set for both his films and music videos, and adventures in Los Angeles. Definitely lots of insight for anyone looking into a career as a creative. Instagram: @clpfilm Website: http://www.clpfilm.com/ Vimeo: https://vimeo....

This was an interview on the Band Basics podcast from the music publication Yab Yum on June 24th, 2019. We discuss the origins of 80/20 Records and what it means to run a record label. In addition I also talk about how to find the right partnerships and I go into depth about how to submit to record labels and the importance of releasing content. Band Basics podcast Yab Yum: https://www.yabyumwest....

Tyler Winters is the founder of the online publication All Punked Up. We talked about his beginnings being in a pop punk band, which almost got signed to Drive-Thru Records, to how and why he started the online publication. In addition, we talk about the do's and don'ts on submitting to press as well as beginning in music journalism. Presented by BRAVO Pay : http://app.trybravo.com Follow 80/20 Re...

Adam Carter is the creator of The Way Back Sessions, a live-stream show featuring a variety of incredible music talent. In this interview we discuss his journey as a musician which ended up leading into a profession in videography. We talked about his adventures overseas including filming in Africa. In addition we discuss how to start developing content and content strategy as well as the future o...

Todd McCarty is the founder of Band Builder Academy, an online platform for fan building for artists. He has an amazing story of how he started touring and tour managing bands at an early age, which built him so many relationships that eventually led him to working at Fearless Records during the pinnacle of the Alternative music scene for over 13 years. Website: BandBuilderAcademy.com and HeatOnTh...

Matt and Jason were some of the first team members of 80/20 Records. So we thought it would be fun to revisit some of the shows we’ve hosted over the years. Including charity events, having two shows back to back on the same night at two different venues, and even one for April Fools! We discuss both the successes and failures of our events, as well as the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Lots...

This weekend marks the 13 year anniversary of 80/20 Records. To celebrate thought it would be fun to re-play our interview on KWSS 93.9 FM for our 10th Anniversary Show. Featuring your incredible host as well as artist Ben Anderson and team members Emily (Turn Zero) and Moira. They discuss what it's like to be a part of the company and of course some shenanigans will ensue. Enjoy! Presented by BRA...

Shelby Chargin is the founder of Girls Behind the Rock Show. We go into depth about the challenges women and non-men face in the music industry on a daily basis, how much has changed, as well as how much has yet to be changed. This is something that all of us need to hear no matter our gender, race, sexuality, or any way that we identify ourselves. Instagram: @girlsbtrs Facebook: facebook.com/girl...

Daphne Greene is the lead singer for the bit-rock band Daphne + The Glitches. Now, Daphne and I go way back, from how she got into music leading into finding 42 Eternal, which ended up being one of the first bands signed to 80/20 Records. We also discuss moving out to Los Angeles, her experiences recording in a studio and releasing music under Statues of Cats, the first project she founded. In add...

Dani Cutler is one of the prominent radio hosts for KWSS 93.9 FM and a social media expert. In our interview we talk about how Dani got into podcasting that eventually led into being a prominent radio host. And for artists out there we do talk about submissions to stations and what to do as well as, more importantly, what not to do. We also talk about her career as a social media expert, how she g...

Kirk Johnson is the founder of SOUNDS Academy, a nonprofit music education organization that teaches, mentors, and provides musical experiences and opportunities for underserved youth. In this interview we discuss how Kirk found his love of music at an early age through attending performances at symphony halls that led him into music performance as well as into music education, developing programs...

Raheem Jarbo (Mega Ran) is a Guinness World Record holding Nerdcore Hip-Hop artist. He just released his memoir, Dream Master, which we talk about writing his book and his experiences publishing it. We also discuss his experiences being Black in the music industry as well as maintaining an artist career during the pandemic. We're so proud to have Mega Ran a part of the 80/20 Records family. Dream...

Slade (lead vocalist and bassist) and Danny (guitarist) are from the American rock band Anarbor. We go into what it was like going on tour, and lessons learned both being on Hopeless Records and self-releasing their music. Also we discuss how to move forward as the band has gone through many changes and tragedies over 17 years. Instagram: @anarbor Facebook: facebook.com/Anarbor Follow 80/20 Record...

Tim Kirch runs the management company Eighty One Twenty Three (8123) most known for representing The Maine. We talked about how he went from managing his brother's bands when he was 14, leading into The Maine and forming 8123. Plus we chatted a lot on how to get representation and how to treat your fans and your community. Instagram: @81twentythree Facebook: facebook.com/81twentythree Website: htt...

Haley and Spencer are the singer and songwriting duo behind the Indie Pop group 76th Street. We discussed how they met, the countless hours of playing at coffee shops leading to performing at a several thousand seat venue, and how they gained over a million followers on TikTok in under a year. TikTok: @76thstreetofficial Instagram: @76thstreet Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook...

Maddy Sundquist is an artist manager at Madkat Mgmt. She represents artists such as Sawyer and Stephen Day. Instagram: @madkatmgmt Facebook: facebook.com/madkatmgmt Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Emiko is an award winning songwriter who wrote for SONY/ATV, Universal Music Group, and others. She is also a roster artist for brands such as Hammond Organ, Alesis, Baldwin Pianos, Daisy Rock Guitars, On-Stage Stands, Blue Microphones, Lampifier Microphones, and StarrLabs Technologies. Instagram: @emikomusic Facebook: facebook.com/emikomusic Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook:...

In excitement for the upcoming NAMM Show (all virtual), this is a recording of the How to Land Brand Partnerships panel from 2020. Featuring Jimmy Landry (Gibson), Patrick Genovese (Las Vegas Music and Events), Sean Giovanni (The Record Shop), Gabe Kubanda (Epic Proportions Tour / EduMusication), and Mike Zimmerlich (80/20 Records, moderator, and your wonderful host). For more info about NAMM: htt...

Happy 20th Episode!!! To celebrate we interviewed the original co-founder of 80/20 Records, Zach Nation. We had a blast talking about previous endeavors that brought us to the origins of the record label. Have a wonderful and safe new year. Thanks to all of you for listening. Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

SPECIAL HOLIDAY EPISODE Connie Zimmerlich is an award-winning professional photographer and co-owner of Siena Arte Portraiture, and the host's mother! Website: http://www.sienaarteportraiture.com/ Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Carly Danger is a music journalist and the co-founder of the music blog YabYum Music and Arts. Website: yabyumwest.com Instagram: @yabyumaz Facebook: @yabyumaz Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram: @8020records Facebook: facebook.com/8020records www.8020records.com

Joe Solo is the record producer who developed Grammy-artist Macy Gray (28 million units sold). He is also the CEO of Joe Solo Music+Entertainment Inc. and founder of the Music Success Workshop. Where he coaches and inspires thousands of emerging musicians, songwriters, composers, artists, bands, DJs, and rising industry executives on how to make it big in the music industry. Website: https://joeso...