The David Andrew Wiebe Show

Well, it’s been two weeks since the last episode. How are you doing? Is everything okay in your world? In this episode of the podcast, I share a few things that will make you go “hmm…” about the coronavirus. If you are easily offended, it’s okay to give this one a pass. Podcast Highlights: 00:18 – Why I generally stay away from mainstream topics 00:33 – Things that make you go “hmm…” 01:01 – Wishi...

Who do you buy from? How do you choose from the wide range of products and services available? Is there a specific way we should be conducting ourselves and interfacing with businesses we choose to work with? In this episode of The New Music Industry, I look at doing business in the music business, and offer some tips on how to get the best results possible from those you buy from. Podcast Highlig...

Is social media helping you grow your fan base? What can you expect in terms of return on investment (ROI)? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share how and why my attitude around social media has shifted, and what I think is the key to digital marketing success. Podcast Highlights: 00:18 – The king of internet music marketing 00:43 – Shifting away from social media 01:24 – The a...

Are you having trouble trying to navigate digital marketing? Does it seem like everywhere you turn people are teaching tactics rather than strategy? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I expand on a strategy I call spiderweb marketing I briefly touched on in one of my books. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Effective digital marketing 01:07 – Benefits of spiderweb marketing 01:52 – What...

Are you listening to the voice within? Are you doing what you’re meant to do as an artist? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I chat with my friend João Filipe. We touch on a variety of topics, including what João got out of the podcast, strategy vs. tactics, the current state of music entrepreneurship and more. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Who is João Filipe? 02:16 – How did you en...

Do you wish there was a comprehensive online database of artists, venues, events and festivals? Are you looking for a forward-looking, technologically driven platform to help you grow your career as an artist? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, Vasja Veber of Viberate shares what the platform is all about, how it was developed and what they plan to achieve with it. Podcast Highligh...

Each year, we publish loads of content on Music Entrepreneur HQ and we like to reflect on what resonated with our readers, listeners and viewers most. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, we get into the top 10 most viewed posts of 2019. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Top 10 Music Entrepreneur HQ posts of 2019 01:11 – 5 Ways to Sign More Powerfully 01:40 – 7 Ways Music Benefits to Your...

What books did you read in 2019? What resources did you find most valuable? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share the three books that made the biggest difference for me in 2019. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – My recent reading habits 01:17 – The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck 03:17 – Your Best Year Ever 05:05 – You Were Born Rich 07:13 – What books did you read in 2019? Transcr...

Did you set any goals for 2019? How about resolutions? How did things turn out? In this episode of the podcast, I reflect on my three words from 2019. Instead of setting new year resolutions, I’m in the habit of picking three words to set the intention for the year. Tune in to find out why and how I do this, as well as how things turned out. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Your process for evaluating...

What happened in 2019? What breakthroughs did you have? Did you have any breakdowns? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I use Michael Hyatt’s framework for closing the chapter on another year. I share all the major wins and losses I experienced last year. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – The importance of closing the chapter on the year passed 01:11 – Past reflection 01:28 – The seven-q...

How much time do you spend in deep thought and reflection? How do you achieve clarity on your next steps in your music career? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, as promised, I share what I did on Think Week and what I discovered for myself. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Think Week 01:11 – Resting 01:39 – Analyzing top performing content on Music Entrepreneur HQ 02:41 – Cleaning the...

Are you ready for 2020? How are you planning to make it your best year ever? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share what’s to come for Music Entrepreneur HQ in 2020. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – What to expect from Music Entrepreneur HQ in 2020 00:49 – We’ve closed the doors on guest posting and advertising 01:11 – Let us know what you’d like us to cover on the podcast 01:52 – G...

Is there something that keeps you up at night? Can you think of anything that’s been bugging you in 2019? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share how you can uncover your greatest hurts, which is telling you exactly where you need to grow as a music entrepreneur. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – The reflection podcast series 00:53 – Identifying where you need to grow 01:51 – How do y...

This time of year, people begin thinking about what they’d like to accomplish in the New Year. Yet, many people are so given up on resolutions and goal setting that they don’t even attempt it. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, we’re going to explore how we can navigate our own resignation and cynicism. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – The end of year reflection series 00:52 – Resignati...

How The holidays are the perfect time to reflect on the year past and think about what you want to achieve in the year ahead. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share about a practice Bill Gates himself adopted to review and consider suggestions Microsoft employees gave him. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Continuing the reflection series 00:52 – I want 2020 to be a breakthrough year...

You’re a music entrepreneur. And, as a music entrepreneur, you are a leader. Even if you aren’t a leader to a team or anyone specifically, you are a leader to yourself. So, the question is, what kind of leader have you been? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share some thoughts about how I led myself, others and my team, what I discovered, and how I’m going to change moving forw...

Are you looking for a way to promote your live shows? Do you wish you could reach more people and encourage more ticket sales? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I pass the mic with Managing Partner of Bandsintown, Fabrice Sergent, who shares valuable insights into live performance as well as entrepreneurship. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – What is Bandsintown? 01:44 – How and why was...

Are you getting enough rest? Do you constantly feel tired and exhausted? The music industry is a hardworking industry, and it can place many demands on someone with big ambitions. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share the mic with wellness coach, artist and songwriter Katie Zaccardi, who shares valuable tips on changing your attitude towards hustling and grinding, implementing...

Are you trying to get your independent label set up? Are you looking for tips on how to run and grow your own label? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I talk to Nick Sadler of NSDMT and The Label Machine. He shares from his many years of experience and offers valuable tips on how to make a business plan, how to budget and more. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Who is Nick Sadler? 04:55...

2020 is almost here. What will you be doing to stay current? Will you be making any changes to your approach? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share some of the challenges facing Music Entrepreneur HQ, and what we’re going to be doing to stay ahead of the game. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – The importance of content 01:41 – Things are about to change at Music Entrepreneur HQ 02:3...

Are you stagnating in your efforts to sell more music or merch? Do you wish you could maximize your sales and revenue everywhere you go? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share a new way of approaching the sale that will result in a breakthrough result. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – What is a distinction? 01:08 – Increase your music sales immediately 01:37 – If you’re interested i...

Do you wish you could play better gigs? Do you want to engage in the type of projects and work that will leave you feeling happy and fulfilled? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I pass the mic with Robonzo of The Unstarving Musician, who’s got a podcast and a book of his own. He shares how he was able to build a profitable live performance career and how he helps other musicians d...

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you constantly falling behind in some area of life? Do you feel like you’re letting others down? Do you feel like a failure? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I share how I’ve been able to accomplish more in four days than in the last four months. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – The outcomes of a whirlwind year 01:12 – The rocky ride of 2019 03:48 – Co...

Have you ever thought about using your musical talents in support of business? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, Tommy Zee shares his story, how he ended up becoming a producer and how to determine whether you’re living a fulfilling life. Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – A quick note about today’s episode 00:57 – The many revenue streams available to musicians 02:32 – Making a differen...

It has long been touted that remote studio collaboration is easier and more convenient than ever. But is it true? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, I chat with Ameen Abdulla, Founder and CEO of Soundwhale. Soundwhale brings audio collaboration to a whole new level. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:34 – Introductions 00:44 – Share your story with us 10:15 – Sta...