The Steve Freeman Podcast

Why do we view it as our job to hold everyone else accountable? We live in a society full of cancel culture where complete strangers determine your current and future worth based on things you did or said 15 years ago when at the time, those things were perfectly acceptable in society. It is impossible to know if something you might say today will offend someone 10 years from now when the social c...

Special guest Jacob Hollister of the Seattle Seahawks talks family,  life in the NFL, getting back to normal and his journey from catching passes from Tom Brady and winning a Super Bowl, to a starting job catching passes from Russell Wilson. Show Sponsors: Performance Inspired Nutrition ( USE CODE: STEVE To Get 10% Off  at Checkout):  https://pi-nutrition.com/ Artist Development Academy ( USE CODE...

Live Nation has sent a memo to all talent agencies informing them of the new policies for the return of live performances in 2021. These policies are blatantly anti-artist and completely put in place to protect venues. concert buyers, festivals and promoters. Artists are expected to take massive pay cuts and even compensate venues and promoters for canceled shows.  Rolling Stone Article:  https://...

In this episode I address questions about the music business that you guys have emailed me. We talk songwriting, social media marketing, budgets and navigating the business to help you move forward. Show Sponsors: Performance Inspired Nutrition ( USE CODE: STEVE To Get 10% Off  at Checkout):  https://pi-nutrition.com/ Artist Development Academy ( USE CODE: STEVE To Get 30% Off  Your All-Access Mem...

In an effort to satisfy political correctness, are we going too far? If we erase our history, aren't we destined to repeat it? The confederate flag, Gone with The Wind and Lady A's name change are the topics of this week's episode. Show Sponsors: Performance Inspired Nutrition ( USE CODE: STEVE To Get 10% Off  at Checkout):  https://pi-nutrition.com/ Artist Development Academy ( USE CODE: STEVE To...

Drew Brees, Black Lives Matter, clout chasers on Instagram and the struggles of white America to show support for injustice in our culture, it's all in today's episode Show Sponsors: Performance Inspired Nutrition ( USE CODE: STEVE To Get 10% Off  at Checkout):  https://pi-nutrition.com/ Artist Development Academy ( USE CODE: STEVE To Get 30% Off  Your All-Access Membership):  https://www.artistde...

a quick update on my war with Ditto music distribution with the company's founder and ceo, plus an open and honest look at the reasons for and behind some of my successes and failures. Show Sponsors: Performance Inspired Nutrition ( USE CODE: STEVE To Get 10% Off  at Checkout):  https://pi-nutrition.com/ Artist Development Academy ( USE CODE: STEVE To Get 30% Off  Your All-Access Membership):  htt...

What's going on in America right now is tragic. People are using our fears to control us and drive a wedge between us and when nothing exists, they are manufacturing fear to keep us divided and scared of each other. It's time to WAKE UP. We are better than this. Show Sponsors: Performance Inspired Nutrition ( USE CODE: STEVE To Get 10% Off at Checkout):  https://pi-nutrition.com/ Artist Developmen...

In the wake of the George Floyd murder by Minneapolis police officers, Charlie Hines visits the podcast to discuss race relations, religion and being "Too Black for My White Friends and Too White for My Black Friends".    Show Sponsors: Performance Inspired Nutrition (USE CODE: STEVE To Get 10% Off at Checkout):  https://pi-nutrition.com/ Artist Development Academy (USE CODE: STEVE To Get 30% Off...

Joe Rogan's 100 Million dollar deal may be for his podcast, but the business behind the deal will change the music industry forever. Distributors are now entering the exclusive content ownership game. They are done with leasing content and make a major move to own the content the distribute. What does this mean for artists, songwriters and other content creators? Show Sponsors: Performance Inspire...

Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling songwriter and artist James Otto joins us on this episode to talk about writing songs, having hits as an artist himself, new music, and life during COVID-19. Let's Connect: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thestevefreeman Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thestevefreeman Join My Inner Circle:   https://w...

Running someone else's race, living their lives may look appealing, but you will never achieve your goals traveling on someone else's path. Getting bored, complacent or tired with our jobs and lives is natural, but power thru and find a renewed strength in your own journey before getting sidetracked with those of others. Let's Connect: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Faceboo...

Tom is the Founder, along with actor/entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg, of Performance Inspired Nutrition, the Wahlburgers chain of restaurants, a majority investor/owner of F45 Training Centers and soon to be featured in the new HBO Max series, 'Wahlstreet'. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to build successful brands and businesses and partnering with one of the biggest Hollywood stars of al...

I get this question so often from aspiring artists, so I thought it was time to answer it once and for all.  Let's Connect: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thestevefreeman Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thestevefreeman Join My Inner Circle:   https://www.thestevefreeman.com/ Join The Artist Development Academy:   https://www.artistdevelopme...

Welcome to season 6! Today's episode is all about the business of you! Most artists, songwriters and business owners have a complete misconception of the actual business they are in and it's this misconception that keeps them from realizing their full potential! Learn what that is and how to think differently in today's episode! Let's Connect: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman/...

You shouldn't be listening to or valuing the opinion of 99% of the gatekeepers in Nashville. They have no decision-making ability and are not qualified to determine the value of anyone's art. Get Social: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thestevefreeman Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thestevefreeman Join My Inner Circle:   https://www.thestev...

Artists that perform on lower Broadway in Nashville have been taken advantage of for years, but whose fault is it really? Get Social: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thestevefreeman Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thestevefreeman Join My Inner Circle:   https://www.thestevefreeman.com/ Join The Artist Development Academy:   https://www.artis...

We all get caught up in wanting more for ourselves, but what if our focus of achieving "The Next Thing" is keeping us from living a meaningful life in the moment? In this episode, I give you 3 TIps For Being Content Right Where You Are. Get Social: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thestevefreeman Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thestevefreema...

The Paycheck Protection Program is out of money, but where did it all go and who got it, plus misunderstanding the eligibility has led to those small businesses that needed the help the most not getting it!  Get Social: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thestevefreeman Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thestevefreeman Join My Inner Circle:   htt...

Indie artists have ZERO chance of getting airplay on medium, large and major market stations and spending money with independent radio promoters to get airplay on small-market stations is a waste of time, effort and financial resources. In this episode, Former Program Director for iHeart Radio and Cumulus media, Kenny Wall, discusses with Steve why radio can't and won't play indie artists, no matt...

There is no way that you can grow your audience, fanbase or customer base until you know your existing one. In today's episode, we explore 5 tips for properly knowing and understanding your existing audience so that you can use that information to grow a more engaged following.  Get Social: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thestevefreeman T...

Learn some easy tips and strategies for social media that will help you use your assets to build an audience, gain influence and monetize your experience. Get Social: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thestevefreeman Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thestevefreeman Join My Inner Circle:   https://www.thestevefreeman.com/ Join The Artist Develop...

From being a singing and dancing sensation in the country group The Trailor Choir, performing for hundreds of thousands of fans and weighing almost 500 pounds to becoming the Biggest Loser and winding up living The Good Life, Bigg Vinny shares his story of professional and physical success both on and off the stage. Get Social: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook:  http...

Several companies are rushing to help artists monetize their live stream concerts and events, but do you really need to use their service and share up to 20% of your revenue?  Links From Episode: Billboard Article: https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/touring/9349897/livestreams-tickets-replace-lost-touring-revenue SBA Loans: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-opt...

The new Corona Virus (COVID-19) stimulus bill from the federal government does include coverage for songwriters, musicians and the self-employed. Find out how to know if you qualify and where to apply in this episode! Find Out If You Qualify: https://www.wearesona.com/ Get Social: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thestevefreeman Twitter:  h...