Creatives Prevail

Running a successful career in the entertainment industry requires the skills and mindset of a business owner. Stephen Pell, co-founder of ICONAC, understands this well. With his expertise in accounting and bookkeeping, he helps entertainers manage their finances and build prosperous careers. In this interview, Stephen shares his unique journey from being a musician to becoming a successful accoun...

What community is the best fit for you? In this interview, Cali Rodi, an Alternative Indie-Pop artist, shares her insights on music communities across various cities such as LA, Nashville, and Phoenix. Along with discussing the differences between these communities, we delve into the advantages of recording cover songs and implementing TikTok strategies. Additionally, the conversation explores the...

How does one navigate multiple roles in the music industry while maintaining meaningful relationships and achieving success in each role? Joe Barham is CEO and co-founder of HIFI Labs, a creative incubator and artist mentorship collective. In this interview we explore Joe’s extensive career, starting with what brought him into broadcasting and how they navigated multiple roles in radio. We also de...

After a long time thinking about this we decided to reflect on where we want the podcast to go in the future and are changing the name of the show! In this episode we discuss why we're planning on changing the name, our ultimate vision, as well as other plans in the works. Thank you all so much for listening and can't wait to roll out these new changes. Please let us know what you think!

How do you cut through the noise? Nathalie Miranda is a pop artist and singer songwriter. In this interview we discuss balancing performance, writing, and developing content. We also dive into the current state of livestreaming and how to handle criticism from music fans as well as from the industry. Instagram TikTok Website Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes i...

Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday! Enjoy this episode where we discuss all the music at Disney's Hollywood Studios from the area loops to the restaurants on the Imagineer Podcast . Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists. Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscript...

Dan Hughley is the Senior Marketing Manager for Focusrite. We discuss how he shifted careers to audio and music in his early 30s leading into production and marketing. In addition we get into what makes a good partnership between brands and content creators. Instagram   Facebook Website Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website...

How do you get in the door in the music industry? Ali McCloud is the VP of Live Music Partnerships for the music discovery and ticketing platform DICE. In this interview we discuss how she got into the live ticketing space and progressed to her current role. We also talk about the importance of music discovery, as well as the current landscape of live-streaming now that live events have returned....

What is pop music marketing? We brought returning guest Brandon from American Standards and newcomer Cody aka The God Samaritan to discuss how pop artists promote themselves and how those strategies can be used in other genres. Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists. Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15...

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving. As a time to reflect on what we're grateful for want to thank all of you for listening! Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists. Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription. Just enter the promo code “8020show”. Follow 80/...

Promoting a new release is more complex now than ever. Our next guest is Claire Thompson, marketing manager for Fearless Records. In this interview we discuss her journey within the record label from joining the street team to progressing up to her current role. We also chat about her day to day activities, strategy, and the current marketing landscape for artists. Fearless Records: TikTok Instagr...

How do you avoid getting ‘con crud’ or battle off ‘NAMMthrax’? What are essentials to bring while spending hours on the floor, sitting in panels, or having meetings? In this repost from the Imagineer Podcast we talk about our experience at D23 Expo. There’s a ton of info that can apply to any conference like SXSW, NAMM, etc. Imagineer Podcast Instagram   Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is...

In celebration of Election Day, this is a preview of interviews Mike did on the #iVoted Podcast featuring artists from the upcoming #iVoted Festival. Listen to all the interviews and more on the #iVoted Podcast . Check out #iVoted Festival . Instagram Facebook Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists. Bandzoogle is also...

Had the honor to be a guest on the 59x Records podcast! In the episode “we spoke about the start of the label, entrepreneurship, and where we see the future of label/artist relationships heading in such a crazy world.” Check out the 59x Records podcast Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists. Bandzoogle is also offerin...

In this artist advisement session we had a chat with Paul Balazs, who’s been in many projects including the group The Psychedelephants. We discuss release strategy, event planning, and finding ‘outside of the box’ opportunities. Instagram   Check out his new graphic novel ‘Hazel’ Website Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning websit...

Starting a record label is a labor of love. Peter is the founder of record label 59x Records. We discuss how to get signed to a label, the challenges of representation, and the importance of mental health. Instagram   Facebook Website Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists. Bandzoogle is also offering to all our...

Kevin has been with CD Baby for over 16 years and is currently Senior Vice President of Engagement and Education. He is also the host of the DIY Musician Podcast. In this interview we discuss how he got involved with CD Baby, progressing within the company, and how the podcast saved his career. We also discuss how he got involved with the band Smalltown Poets leading to a single that charted, and...

In this artist advisement session with the band Joan of Arkansas we discuss how to get bigger shows, release strategy, and finding resources in your own backyard. Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists. Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription. Just enter the promo co...

Developing events and representation can be extremely stressful. Jordan has a long history of managing artists such as Amanda Palmer and curating events such as the Graphic Festival at the Sydney Opera House. We deep dive into creating meaningful relationships with others in the music industry as well as the right attitude to have while working with artists and producing events. Website Presented...

Gigs are much more than just getting paid. Performer and singer-songwriter Amelia McLean, who’s been classically trained on the piano since she was a child, performed in the top resorts in Arizona and then made it to the Top 40 on American Idol. In this interview we get into the importance of performing at open mics and connecting with your community. We also discuss her experience with competitio...

We continue our conversation about the importance of internships with Sammi and Skippy. Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists. Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription. Just enter the promo code “8020show”. Follow 80/20 Records: Instagram TikTok LinkTree 8020records....

Is it worth getting an internship? In this two-part episode we invited prior interns from 80/20 Records to discuss their experiences, lessons learned, and how it impacted their careers. Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists. Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription....

This is a recording of an artist advisement session with the band The Joeys. We discuss developing your brand, album release strategies, and securing shows. Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists. Bandzoogle is also offering to all our listeners 15% off the first year of any subscription. Just enter the promo code “80...

Beyond humbled to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of The 80/20 Show podcast! We decided to reflect on the milestones of the podcast for the past year, what The 80/20 Show means to us, and our plans ahead. THANK YOU all so much for listening it means the world to us. Presented by Bandzoogle Bandzoogle is an all-in-one platform that makes it easy to build a stunning website for artists. Bandzoogle...

For all you Disney fans out there, I had the honor to co-host a segment called The Mouse and The Music on the Imagineer Podcast. This is the full two parter deep dive conversation we had on our favorite attractions in Disney parks including Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disneyland, and California Adventure. Here's the description: Music at the Disney Parks is so iconic t...