The Punk Rock MBA

Producer Deanna Chapman takes you through the initial steps to get your podcast from idea to launch. She goes through: Questions you need to answer in the planning phase Why you need a trailer When you should worry about buying gear Sponsored by: LinkedIn Talent Solutions, NetSuite, and Manscaped (code PRMBA) Be sure to check out the Tone Mob podcast! Check out Zencastr for remote recording. Follo...

Nik Nocturnal and Finn Mckenty dive into what it's like to be YouTube creators. They discuss: Why it's dumb for labels to copyright claim certain videos What it's like to create consistently How you can use analytics and also why you shouldn't obsess over them Follow Nik Nocturnal on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. Sponsored by: LinkedIn Talent Solutions, NetSuite, and Manscaped (code PRMBA) Fol...

One of the things about growing up poor is that you feel like you're doomed to stay there forever because nobody you know has made it out and you have no idea how to escape. But my friend + business partner Joey Sturgis is an inspiring example that it CAN be done! Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA M...

Patrick CC joins Finn Mckenty to dive into: Going full-time with YouTube and working with your friends His album release strategy for "Launch Sequence" How living in a more affordable area allows you to take more risks Check out Patrick CC on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, and Instagram. Sponsored by: LinkedIn Talent Solutions and Manscaped (code PRMBA) Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, an...

Matt Halpern and I go deep on how you can set yourself apart in a hyper-competitive, crowded creative industry! Sponsored by: LinkedIn Talent Solutions and Manscaped (code PRMBA) Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn...

Michael Montoya (aka Morgoth Beatz and Winds Of Plague guitarists) chats with Finn Mckenty about his career path. They dive into: Networking without being unbearable Being easy to work with in the studio How Michael went from being a musician to making beats Working with Lil Xan, Juice Wrld, Sid of Slipknot, Jonathan Davis of Korn Check out Michael Montoya on Instagram and Twitter. Sponsored by: L...

What I learned at Funnel Hacking Live 2017, the convention for Russel Brunson's company ClickFunnels. The point of this is that I had a little bit of a rude awakening at the ClickFunnels convention when I realized that while maybe on paper I'm "smarter" than some of the people on stage, they were DOING it and I was just THINKING ABOUT doing it - which is the reason why they were winning and I was...

Finn McKenty and Anthony Vincent dive deep into being YouTubers. Here's what they discuss: Anthony changing the name of his channel from 10 Second Songs to his own name Why negative tiles and thumbnails drive more views Taking risks vs. playing it safe with videos Check out Anthony Vincent on YouTube. Sponsored by: LinkedIn Talent Solutions and NetSuite Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Faceboo...

Getting magazines, blogs, and influencers to cover what you're doing can be a gamechanger + help you get over obstacles you previously thought were impossible - and we'll tell you how to make it happen! The 4 things you must do to get coverage How to be "newsworthy" + why that's so critical When you should and shouldn't hire a PR firm How to do media outreach the RIGHT way The little hacks that ca...

Ash Avildsen talks to Finn Mckenty about his journey into the film industry and creating "Paradise City." Some of the topics they dive into are: The difference between a producer and executive producer How he makes money on "Paradise City" Finding balance when shit goes wrong Watch "Paradise City" on Amazon Prime Video and other digital platforms. Follow Ash Avildsen on Instagram and Twitter. Spon...

Thank you for 300,000 YouTube subscribers! Here's a little channel update and some things you may not know about me: Why I started my YouTube channel & how I grew it My background in product design & why I would have majored in computer science How my dad being a corrections officer influenced me Some advice for creators who want to start a YouTube channel, podcast, or other content! Nate The Mate...

guccihighwaters joins the podcast to break down his career. He and Finn McKenty discuss: Signing with Epitaph and releasing his debut album "joke's on you" How breaking down songs helped him as a singer The shift away from SoundCloud Making the move from Ireland to Long Island Check out guccihighwaters on Spotify, Twitter, and Instagram. Sponsored by: LinkedIn Talent Solutions and NetSuite Follow...

Finn Mckenty appeared on Diablo's Den to talk to Danny and Jay about: Zine culture and the 90s hardcore scene Starting and growing his YouTube channel How he picks topics for his video And more! Check out Diablo's Den. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Su...

Craig Mabbitt is the singer of Escape the Fate. He joins the podcast to discuss: How he’ll balance Twitch and touring once tours start up again Being a party animal and realizing he needed to get sober Whether or not he thinks the band's fans will accept music that comes from a more positive headspace Listen to Escape the Fate on Spotify. Follow Craig Mabbitt on Twitch, Instagram, and Twitter. Fol...

I answer one of my most common comments: "If your channel is called The Punk Rock MBA, why don't you ever talk about punk?" Why I believe that I DO talk a lot about classic punk and hardcore bands Why I don't want to do phoned-in videos about Bad Brains, Black Flag or Cro-Mags What artists I believe embody the spirit of punk (100 gecs) Sponsored by: LinkedIn Talent Solutions Follow The Punk Rock M...

Joe Mulherin, AKA nothing,nowhere., joins the podcast to chat with Finn about signing with Fueled By Ramen, being straight edge, his mindfulness practices, and much more. This is a fantastic conversation that you won't want to miss out on. Listen to nothing,nowhere. on Spotify. Follow nothing,nowhere. on Twitter and Instagram. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn...

Finn McKenty and Matt Halpern break down 5 ways you can get better at networking and selling. If you're struggling with making contacts in the industry that you want to work in, you'll want to take notes on this one. Sponsored by: Netsuite Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited...

Metal Jesus Rocks joins Finn Mckenty to discuss his YouTube channel, why he doesn't work with sponsors, and much more. If you have a YouTube channel or want to start one, you'll want to take notes during this one. Check out Metal Jesus Rocks on YouTube! Sponsored by: LinkedIn Talent Solutions and NetSuite Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram....

Finn made an appearance on My Top 5 to discuss his favorite MTV shows. Which ones will make the cut? You'll just have to listen to find out! Check out My Top 5. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn more about your a...

Johnny Christ from Avenged Sevenfold and Drinks with Johnny joins the podcast to dive into creating content on a consistent basis, what the best Avenged Sevenfold album is, and much more. Listen to Avenged Sevenfold on Spotify. Check out Drinks with Johnny. Sponsored by: LinkedIn Talent Solutions Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Sign up...

Should you charge an hourly rate for a project rate? How can you get clients to see your value? What do you say when they try to negotiate your prices down? Finn Mckenty and Matt Halpern answer all of that and more. Check out the Peer Pleasure Podcast! Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign...

Grady Smith joins the podcast to discuss what it's like reviewing country music on YouTube, whether or not country artists have toxic fanbases, some of his goals for the future of the channel, and more. Check out Grady Smith on YouTube and follow him on Instagram. Sponsored by: LinkedIn Talent Solutions Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. C...

Finn appeared on the Vox & Hops podcast to discuss coping with 2020, why he hates beer, the challenges that come with The Punk Rock MBA, and more. Check out Vox & Hops! Sponsored by: LinkedIn Talent Solutions Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Pro...

Chase Mason joins the podcast to talk to Finn Mckenty about getting sober, why his band relies on physical merchandise, and more. Listen to Gatecreeper on Spotify. Sponsored by: LinkedIn Talent Solutions Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced...

Over Valentine's Day weekend, Finn and his wife Linh answered questions on IG Live. They answer questions about Bret Michaels, what video games they enjoy, why they hate Cheesecake Factory, and much more. Sponsored by: LinkedIn Talent Solutions Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for t...