The David Andrew Wiebe Show

Change is often uncomfortable. Not only that, but it’s often hard, too. Things generally want to remain unchanged, and a great deal of energy and force can be exerted in changing habits, routines, actions, and anything else that might make a difference in your music career. But when we force change, it tends not to stick. So, what do you do if you’re stuck in a rut? How do you get out of it? In th...

Completing a yearlong leadership program. Embracing the nomadic life. Nearly being scammed by fraudulent landlords. Being sued by a credit card company. Filing for consumer proposal. Putting on a theatrical production in Calgary. 2023 was an insane year for David (read about it here and here). And in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David recounts his experience from 2022 and shares...

SubmitHub is one of the music industry’s leading platforms for connecting musicians with bloggers, Spotify playlists, influencers, YouTubers, radio stations, labels, and more. It’s our favorite service of its kind! But if there’s one thing you can count on, it’s change. Whether it’s updates to the SubmitHub platform, or new competitors in the market, the industry has been evolving since we last ta...

Success in music hinges on a strong mindset, because inevitably there will be challenge and rejection to endure. The pressure to quit will always get the best of you unless you’ve got your psychology together. But what happens when you’ve been pushed so close to the edge that taking an involuntary leap into the great unknown is a foregone conclusion? What happens when a gentle shove is all it take...

Can a successful artistic career be boiled down to three key ingredients? If so, what would those ingredients be? What kind of cake could you bake with them? In this episode of The New Music Industry podcast, David interviews Diane Foy, who offers an in-depth look into her Superfan Attraction Playbook. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:40 – Today’s guest: Diane Foy 01:06 – Find...

Do you find marketing boring, complicated, challenging, difficult, tedious, irritating, or otherwise unappealing? Hey, I get it. I was once a musician just like you… (Wait, hold on, I’m still a musician just like you.) I’ve said before that you are the most qualified person to do your own marketing, and I still believe that… But I also think it can be A LOT of fun! Honestly, if it’s not fun, you’r...

Your truck breaks down. You break up with your girlfriend. Your dog goes missing. You drop your bowling ball on your toe. Your fishing hook gets caught on your vest. Lyrics to a country song? Well, maybe… But the reality is, even the best laid plans, even music careers that appear to be all “mapped out,” still swing headlong into potholes and shuffle into figurative landmines in 12/8 time along th...

When you realize that publishing, building your website, growing your email list, and converting leads into customers are among the most important activities you could be engaging in online, it’s only natural that you begin to wonder about the massive herd that all seems to be moving in one direction… in the direction of social media. With algorithms turning hostile and organic reach tanking well...

When planning your music release schedule, product launch schedule (including merch), or even content schedule, is it better to focus on creating new things, or is it better to improve upon what you’ve already got? In other words, do new things engage more, or do repurposed and old things (you’ve improved in some way) engage more? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David Andrew Wie...

Is there some part of you that wants to be known, appreciated, and celebrated? Do you ever fear that your lack of fame could be affecting your opportunities in music? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David reflects on whether you need to be famous to make it in music. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:16 – Is it worth becoming a public figure, celebrity, or so...

Have you ever wanted to launch your own information product? Are you looking for a better way to launch and market your eBooks, courses, or coaching programs? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares his thoughts on Robert Skrob’s Official Get Rich Guide to Information Marketing. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:17 – Official Get Rich Guide to Informatio...

Every day, artists release new music. But there’s a big difference between the artists who get traction out the gate and those who don’t. It’s because the 5% who succeed are doing something different. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares what that “something different” is. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:18 – Shouldn’t I be further along than I am i...

What is the most effective but underrated online strategy for creating results in your music career? How can you use it to grow your fan base, get your gig on, and earn an income from your passion? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:30 – An update on Spiderweb Marketing 01:07 – Creating a...

So, the ability to get your music out to dozens of destinations using music distribution services is awesome. But what if you want to sell your music and merch through other platforms and earn a greater income? What eCommerce solutions can musicians take advantage of? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast...

Are you looking to grow your email list and attract your 1,000 true fans? What if you could grow your email list well beyond 1,000 subscribers? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:26 – 1,000 true fans 01:18 – Laying the groundwork to grow your email list 02:24 – Creating an irresistible le...

Is it time to embrace Web3 as a musician? What steps should you take if you’re interested in making a go of it as an independent artist? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:27 – Web3 is here 01:06 – Learning about blockchain-powered, decentralized platforms 02:13 – Discover the platforms a...

Do you know what your brand message is? Do you know what difference you’re out to make in the world with your music? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:25 – Tara Divina's awakening 02:48 – Why Tara found the career path stifling 03:30 – What does "meaning" mean to Tara? 05:08 – Rediscover...

Do you wish you could be a spectacular failure in the music business? Are you looking for the step-by-step process that will make you an embarrassing disgrace to yourself, your family, and the world? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:32 – A framework for failure 00:52 – Be a jerk to ever...

How do you achieve independent music success on your own terms? What music distribution service should you choose, and what are the nuances you should be aware of in selecting a partner? All this and more in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 01:11 – Catching up with Monica Strut 03:26 – What’s new with Monica? 06:59 – What’s new with...

Are you still promoting your music on Facebook? That’s not necessarily a bad thing. The challenge is that algorithms are constantly changing, and what used to work doesn’t work anymore. Are Facebook pages dead? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 01:17 – Facebook is on a downward spiral 02:11...

The Music Entrepreneur Code – 2022 Edition features an all-new introduction, along with plenty of new tools, resources, and up-to-date strategies and mental models to help you grow and impact a fan base and make a living from your passion. The hardcover edition of the book just came out, so to commemorate this occasion, David reads the updated introduction in this episode of The New Music Industry...

If any part of what you do in music depends on you working with clients, then it’s important to know which types of clients to pursue, as well as which types to avoid. After all, your survival depends on your ability to bring in an income, and nothing can affect your ability to create an income faster than working with clients who endlessly negotiate, waste time, and refuse to pay. That’s what we’...

What did Marty Friedman recently say on ROCK FUJIYAMA that caught my attention? What’s Wolf’s philosophy on achieving success in the new music industry? All this and more on the latest iteration of the monthly, 2022 Edition of The New Music Industry Podcast. Podcast Highlights: 00:32 – David and Wolf share what’s new in their worlds 04:44 – The secret is there is no secret 11:48 – The shortcut to...

So, what exactly is going on with Music Entrepreneur HQ and The New Music Industry Podcast in 2022? Will it be business as usual, or are there changes to come? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode The New Music Industry Podcast. Podcast Highlights: 00:32 – David addresses what’s been going on in his world 02:40 – Improvements that need to be made to Music Entrepreneur HQ 03:40...

Are you looking for licensing and placement opportunities? How is multimedia changing, and how does that impact your outlook as an artist? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Download the PDF Transcription Podcast Highlights: 00:31 – What is Artlist and what makes it unique? 05:58 – Where are things going with stock music? 09:01 – The interse...