The First Act Podcast

Today’s episode features Rohan Raj. Rohan walks us through the best ways to stand out when applying to jobs. We go in step-by-step on how he successfully landed gigs at SoundCloud and Shopify. Rohan now works as a freelance consultant helping companies, artists and content creators understand, leverage, and grow their brands using Shopify, Instagram, TikTok and more.

Today’s episode features Rohan Raj. Rohan walks us through the best ways to stand out when applying to jobs. We go in step-by-step on how he successfully landed gigs at SoundCloud and Shopify. Rohan now works as a freelance consultant helping companies, artists and content creators understand, leverage, and grow their brands using Shopify, Instagram, TikTok and more. If you want to learn how to la...

On today’s episode, the tables have turned and our marketing coordinator, Erica Bell will be interviewing me. In these smaller episodes, I will be sharing advice, experience, and my path in entertainment, why I started the podcast and a bunch of other fun stories.

Today’s episode features Darshan Kaler. Darshan walks us through his unique experience building his business Tradable Bits. Without ever receiving outside funding, Tradable Bits is a leading technology platform to help music, sports and entertainment companies better understand their fans, make smarter decisions, and operate more efficiently. If you have interests in any these industries and are c...

Today’s episode features Darshan Kaler. Darshan walks us through his unique experience building his business Tradable Bits. Without ever receiving outside funding, Tradable Bits is a leading technology platform to help music, sports and entertainment companies better understand their fans, make smarter decisions, and operate more efficiently. If you have interests in any these industries and are c...

On today’s episode, the tables have turned and our marketing coordinator, Erica Bell will be interviewing me. In these smaller episodes, I will be sharing advice, experience, and my path in entertainment, why I started the podcast and a bunch of other fun stories.

Sam Tall is the Director of Music & Content Operations for Studio 71 where he works closely with content creators of all kinds. Sam shares landing his first internship at Downtown Music Group, to managing artists including Kevin Garrett and Valleys. Listen in as we discuss the ways to establish and continue to grow your career in entertainment.

Sam Tall is the Director of Music & Content Operations for Studio 71 where he works closely with content creators of all kinds. Sam shares landing his first internship at Downtown Music Group, to managing artists including Kevin Garrett and Valleys. Listen in as we discuss the ways to establish and continue to grow your career in entertainment.

On today’s episode, the tables have turned and our marketing coordinator, Erica Bell will be interviewing me. In these smaller episodes, I will be sharing advice, experience, and my path in entertainment, why I started the podcast and a bunch of other fun stories.

Today’s episode features Portia Sabin. Portia is an evangelist leading the new wave of the music business. With experience as a drummer, talent manager and former president of the legendary indie label, Kill Rock Stars, Portia currently heads up the Music Business Association. Each year, Music Biz organizes countless events for students, c-suite execs and future industry leaders. Listen in as we d...

Today’s episode features Portia Sabin. Portia is an evangelist leading the new wave of the music business. With experience as a drummer, talent manager and former president of the legendary indie label, Kill Rock Stars, Portia currently heads up the Music Business Association. Each year, Music Biz organizes countless events for students, c-suite execs and future industry leaders. Listen in as we d...

On today’s episode, the tables have turned and our marketing coordinator, Erica Bell will be interviewing me. In these smaller episodes, I will be sharing advice, experience, and my path in entertainment, why I started the podcast and a bunch of other fun stories.

On today’s episode, the tables have turned and our marketing coordinator, Erica Bell will be interviewing me. In these smaller episodes, I will be sharing advice, experience, and my path in entertainment, why I started the podcast and a bunch of other fun stories.

Today’s episode features talent manager, Dougie Bohay. Dougie and I break down his unique journey going from bartender to managing the career of legendary DJ & record producer, Steve Aoki. If you want to learn how to break in and make a name for yourself, this is one episode you do not want to miss!

Today’s episode features Pascal Pilon, serial tech entrepreneur & CEO of the disruptive music mixing and mastering technology, LANDR. Listen in as he walks us through his career, what it takes to build multiple sustainable businesses from the ground up, and the future of the music business. Right here, on the first act podcast

Today’s special guest is Tim Chan. Tim is an accomplished writer and producer. He currently is the Director of Products & Commerce at both Billboard and Rolling Stone magazine. Listen as Tim shares his humble experience navigating the entertainment industry as a writer, producer and entrepreneur, right now, on the first act podcast.

On this episode of the pod, Harry sits down with Mary Kay Huse, Co-Founder and CEO of Mandolin, a company that specializes in live-streaming concerts. With the complications of the coronavirus pandemic stopping venues from hosting in-person concerts, Mandolin has succeeded in keeping fans engaged and keeping artists performing. Harry and Mary Kay chat about all things Mandolin and the future of li...

On this week’s episode of the First Act Podcast, Harry sits down with Career Whisperer and LinkedIn-fluencer Jonathan Tesser. Jonathan helps students and young professionals find their niche in the corporate world in whatever industry is right for them. He and Harry give advice on how to find your own personal path to a career and give some insights you don’t want to miss - all on this week’s epis...

On this week’s episode of the First Act Podcast, we talk with Jesus Martinez. At only 24 years old, Jesus is a rising star in the intersection of media, entertainment and NFTs. Jesus has worked in VC and strategy at companies such as Disney and Hearst, and advised multiple C-level executives. He has also become well-versed in the NFT and cryptocurrency space. He gives us a peek into how the worlds...

On this week’s episode we have Carole MacDonald. As an international music expert, Carole brings over a quarter of a century’s worth of experience in the industry to the First Act Podcast. Listen as Harry talks with Carole about her storied career and how she has become so incredibly successful. You are guaranteed to hear some amazing stories and learn a great deal in this week’s episode of The Fi...

On this episode of the First Act Podcast we have music manager Katie Kramer. She talks about how agency life paved her career path and taught her invaluable lessons along the way. She is now a music manager for some top talent, including Lulu Simon and Lukas Nelson. Listen in as Katie gives incredible tips on how to escape being pigeonholed as indie artists only here on the First Act Podcast

On this week’s episode of the First Act Podcast, Harry sits down with Rebecca Shapiro, Senior Vice President of Publicity at Shore Fire Media. They talk about the role a publicist plays in the music industry as Rebecca provides tips for students looking to fill this position in the future. These are sure fire tips you don’t want to miss, only here on the First Act Podcast.

This week’s featured guest is the incredible Chris Lakey. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Creative Synch Licensing at Kobalt Music. Listen as he and Harry delve into the world of sync licensing and chat about the music industry as a whole. Chris provides a wealth of knowledge and is a great source of inspiration and education for students, artists, managers, and seasoned industry professiona...

On today’s episode of the First Act Podcast, Harry sits down with Mike Ceglio, the Head of Digital Distribution at Repost by Soundcloud. They talk about Mike’s professional journey and how learning about all of the different players in the industry can help shape your own career path. Learn tips of the trade and valuable information from an industry professional that you won’t get anywhere else on...

On this week’s episode, Harry sits down with Karlie Keaveney. She is the Senior Manager of Warner Music University, a program that works with college students as an introductory step into the music industry. Listen as Karlie gives tips on how to stand out in your application and what benefits being a part of Warner Music U can have for students, only on this week’s episode of the First Act Podcast...