The Entrepreneurial Musician with Andrew Hitz

TEM222: Do what matters, now Some expanded thoughts on a popular recent TEM Blog post about doing the things you were meant to do before you run out of time. Head over to tem.fm for the TEM222 Show Notes including a list of topics covered in this episode as well as links to all references mentioned. Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that! 1. Want to access exclusive bonus c...

TEM221: It's not happening overnight Many musicians have lots of patience when it comes to mastering their craft but don't bring that same level of patience to building new and essential business skills. That's a mistake. Head over to tem.fm for the TEM221 Show Notes including a list of topics covered in this episode as well as links to all references mentioned. Want to help the show? Here's a cou...

TEM220: People want to pay you! No, really! Our people really do want to pay us for our art and that's something we have to remind ourselves of from time to time. Head over to tem.fm for the TEM220 Show Notes including a list of topics covered in this episode as well as links to all references mentioned. Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that! 1. Want to access exclusive bo...

TEM219: Building on an empty lot Why building your own thing from the ground up is both exciting and scary. Head over to tem.fm for the TEM219 Show Notes including a list of topics covered in this episode as well as links to all references mentioned. Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that! 1. Want to access exclusive bonus coverage while helping me get to my next goal of $1...

TEM218: Spotted Online featuring Alice Jones, James Clear and Seth Godin Spotted Online features thought-provoking articles, podcast episodes and YouTube clips pertaining to all aspects of being a successful musical entrepreneur. Head over to tem.fm for the TEM218 Show Notes including a list of topics covered in this episode as well as links to all references mentioned. Want to help the show? Here...

TEM217: A simple process to give any project clarity Learn about a simple process we recently used to clarify exactly what Pedal Note Media's next moves should be. Head over to tem.fm for the TEM217 Show Notes including a list of topics covered in this episode as well as links to all references mentioned. Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that! 1. Want to access exclusive b...

  TEM216: Three tips for better communication The three best pieces of advice I've ever received on communicating. Head over to tem.fm for the TEM216 Show Notes including a list of topics covered in this episode as well as links to all references mentioned. Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that! 1. Want to access exclusive bonus coverage while helping me get to my next goa...

TEM215: The fatal flaw of school One of the most essential qualities needed for success in today's music business is something you barely need to excel at school. Head over to tem.fm for the TEM214 Show Notes including a list of topics covered in this episode as well as links to all references mentioned. Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that! 1. Want to access exclusive bo...

TEM214: Katie Zaccardi on the real secret to time management and dealing with stress Katie Zaccardi is a songwriter, artist, music industry professional and certified yoga instructor based out of New York City. Head over to tem.fm for the TEM214 Show Notes including a list of topics covered in this episode as well as links to all references mentioned. Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways...

TEM213: We're back! After a long hiatus, we're back with a big TEM announcement (we have a YouTube channel!) and some inspiration from James Clear and Seth Godin.   Head over to tem.fm for the TEM213 Show Notes including a list of topics covered in this episode as well as links to all references mentioned. Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that! 1. Want to access exclusive...

TEM212: The challenge of standing out online and the importance of community building: A conversation with Lance LaDuke Lance LaDuke, my partner at Pedal Note Media, joined me as a guest speaker for one of the music business classes I teach at Shenandoah Conservatory. On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: How the world and music business might be different on the other side of this p...

TEM211: Trust your gut... then jump A quote from Amanda Gookin inspired this episode about trusting your gut, jumping and then learning how to swim. On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: A wonderful quote from Amanda Gookin How we at Pedal Note Media used her wisdom to jump in head first when launching the Brass Junkies Academy Why we all must remember that if there was a clear map f...

TEM210: Dana Fonteneau on the power of perception and fair exchange for your art in these remarkable times Dana Fonteneau is the founder and creator of the WholeHearted Musician, a licensed psychotherapist, business consultant and former concert cellist. TEM has a brand new website! Drop by tem.fm and say hello! On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: The power of perception Why anyone...

TEM209: If you had to charge 10 times as much This episode is all about what you would offer if you had to charge 10x as much for your art. TEM has a brand new website! Drop by tem.fm and say hello! On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: Seth Godin on the thought exercise of charging 10x as much for your product or services The two main lessons I take away from this exercise Want to h...

TEM208: Own your own timeline This episode is about working at your own pace and being okay with that. TEM has a brand new website! Drop by tem.fm and say hello! On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: Owning your own timeline and specifically what that means in this pandemic Being okay with not producing too much art if that's not where your head is at right now Patreon bonus material...

TEM207: Finding balance in these confusing times This episode of TEM is all about giving ourselves the space to find balance in this new and ever-shifting reality . TEM has a brand new website! Drop by tem.fm and say hello! On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: Allowing myself the space to find my personal creative rhythm during this international crisis Being patient and kind to mys...

TEM206: Amanda Gookin on jumping first and making art that is unabashedly outspoken Amanda Gookin is a New York City-based cellist, entrepreneur and activist. On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: Amanda's motto: "Jump first and learn to swim later" The value of considering things carefully but when the time comes taking action quickly and decisively Why being blissfully naive as a y...

TEM205: Recalibrating your defintion of success (TEM Short) The importance of regularly making time to recalibrate your own personal definition of success for yourself. On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: A reminder that we shouldn't outsource our own definition of success The importance of making the time to recalibrate that definition from time to time The value of getting an out...

TEM204: Why you're probably not charging enough The two reasons why you're probably not charging enough. On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: Valuing your own time enough when considering pricing The story that pricing tells our customers and potential customers If no one thinks you are too expensive, you aren't charging enough Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can...

TEM203: The old ceiling is the new floor What used to be good enough to succeed in music in now simply the cost of admission. On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: Why incredible technique doesn't equate to success nearly as much as it used to Insights from a concert presenter Why we need to recalibrate our efforts to improve at our craft in order to maximize our traction in today's...

TEM202: Bandsintown CEO Fabrice Sergent on connecting artists to fans and the value of learning from others Fabrice Sergent is the CEO and cofounder of Bandsintown. On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: The rebranding of Bandsintown for Artists and the features available to artists for free Bandsintown as a discovery engine and why that's so important for both artists and fans The im...

TEM201: Simply get going (TEM Short) This TEM Short is a call to action for 2020 inspired by a quote from Angela Beeching. On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: A quote from Angela Beeching that has me fired up A call to action for 2020 Links: TEM200: Angela Beeching Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that! 1. Hear extra TEM episodes including bonus episodes wi...

TEM200: Angela Beeching on claiming your artistry and getting over the fear of asking for help Angela Beeching is the author of Beyond Talent and a music business coach and consultant. On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: Scarcity thinking and the constant urge to prove ourselves The value in spending money to get a music business coach A specific process that enables you to write a...

TEM199: Thank you A heartfelt thank you and a look back on the last 100 episodes of TEM. On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the show in any way and enabled me to get to 200 episodes Lessons learned from a handful of conversations that have occurred since TEM100 The cost of not being yourself Using thoroughly researched methods Finding...

TEM198: 40,000 songs a day (TEM Short) Some quick thoughts on a stunning statistic. On Today's Episode of The Entrepreneurial Musician: The insane statistic that Ari Herstand shared in TEM197 What this statistic means for all of us Once we make amazing the work is not done A quote from the future! Links: TEM197: Ari Herstand Want to help the show? Here's a couple of ways you can do that! 1. Hear a...