The David Andrew Wiebe Show

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...

It seems insane that the words you use would make any difference in your music career, doesn’t it? And yet, words are how we communicate. Everything that’s available, is basically available in language. So, if we’re asking for something, how we ask makes a difference. If we’re communicating our value as performers, how we communicate our value makes a difference. In this episode of The New Music I...

 A simple thing can make a big difference. Most artists aren’t thinking about saving five minutes here or 10 minutes there but think about it. Over a year, if you could cut down your daily social media time from 10 to five minutes per day, you’d save yourself 1,825 minutes or a little over 30 hours per year. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares the importance of buildi...

Have you ever wanted to explore the possibility of performing in alternative venues? One of the advantages of showing up where no one else is performing is that you can create a market that belongs to you. Plus, price elasticity also applies – you can charge more for the performance than you might be able to in the average music venue. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David expla...

There are many things that can stop you on your path to creating the life you love through music. But most things that will stop you fall under one major category – mindset. Mindset isn’t just how you think. It’s how you show up and how you deal with challenges, events, and circumstances as they arise. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares the importance of taking full re...

Everyone’s talking about making sales funnels. Yes, they are great, and yes, they are built on a solid foundation of traditional marketing philosophy. But there are some serious challenges to getting your first sales funnel up and running never mind selling your music and merch for you. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares how you can test your sales funnel idea without...

Everywhere you look, there are incredibly talented YouTubers. Is everyone a virtuoso? It’s sure starting to look that way. Not to mention – they look and sound great. How is one even supposed to compete? Well, here’s the funny thing. There are a couple of things most artists – and not just artists but even digital marketers and SEO agencies – aren’t very good at. Care to find out what those things...

There is no power in viewing everything in your music career as happenstance and circumstance. The power is in taking responsibility for your actions and even the outcomes you produce. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares how you can reap the rewards of an ownership mindset and achieve elevated results in your music career. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highligh...

How do you build an authentic connection with your fans? Can you be true to yourself and your art and still build a viable fan base? What does it take to build your music career in 2023 and beyond? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, you’ll be hearing from partner at Collective Entertainment and founder of #iVoted Festival, Emily White. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlig...

Scammers are everywhere. People are desperate. In tough times, people will go to extraordinary lengths to cover their bills and meet their needs. In his coaching efforts, however, David often helps his clients create “possibility lists,” a long list of items (usually 50 to 100) possible sources of money an artist or entrepreneur can leverage to get themselves out of tough times. David usually find...

If you simply do what successful people do, you will also find success. This is what marketing guru Dan Kennedy defines as “behavioral consistency.” Founder of Mezz Entertainment Roanne Mesirow argues, however, that we should always remain open to opportunity, and there are no formulas to creating success in the music business. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, you will discover t...