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Rock Star Today Podcast: The Podcast that helps musicians quit their day jobs. We speak with Ted Talk Speakers, Best Selling Authors, Entrepreneurs and others who are outside of the music business, to give you fresh ideas on how to succeed in the music industry. The old rules no longer apply...it‘s time to get advice from outside the box. We want to you to ROCK your business...like you ROCK the stage.
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May 31, 2020
May 31, 2020
46 min
Kevin Jenne was my co-host or our previous Podcast Outside the Artist's Studio (2006-2009).
He is an amazing artist (Paintings) that have branched out to live events and digital collaborations.
In this episode, we discuss the secret to making connections, the lessons learned since the last Podcast and how to adapt your craft to modern times.
Although this was recorded pre-Covid-19, the information seems so on point with the current situation.
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May 24, 2020
May 24, 2020
54 min
E. Keller Fitzsimmons is a Serial Tech Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Artist and Mother of two. Her two first VR projects (Custom Reality Services) premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She holds a Master's degree from Harvard University and coaches musicians as they grabble with the emotional realities of the modern music industry.
In this episode, we discuss limiting beliefs that might hold an artist back, frameworks to understand your true identity to face it head on, and ways to step outside of your ego to allow true creative freedom.
This was a fascinating conversation.
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May 17, 2020
May 17, 2020
33 min
Melanie Sodka is an award winning speaker, Podcaster, Author and TEDx Speaker. She is the founder of Capacity Creator which helps individual fight the overwhelm of being over committed.
In this episode, we talk about the traps to being over committed, discuss the best way to say no, and share ideas on how to help musicians.
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May 3, 2020
May 3, 2020
17 min
This week, we speak with Saher Ghattas, Chief Revenue Officer for Flawless Inbound. Who doesn't want more revenue? We discuss the three pillars of marketing: ACD
Awareness, Consideration and Decision.
Many bands are good at awareness, but need to think about the last two.
Join us for some marketing tips.
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Apr 26, 2020
Apr 26, 2020
21 min
How do you balance touring and family life?
Jim Sheils is the founder of 18 Summers and has been helping entrepreneurs create deeper connections with their kids and significant other.
In this episode, we go over the very simple, but game changing framework to creating your own quarterly Family Board Meeting.
His book: "The Family Board Meeting: You Have 18 Summers to Create Lasting Connection with Your Children" is one I have given out frequently.
Even if you don't have kids...this will help you create better relationships, especially if you aren't always around.
Apr 19, 2020
Apr 19, 2020
45 min
Gabriella Laberge is a singer/songwriter who won the hearts of fans and judges starting with her blind audition on The Voice (France). Her YouTube video of Coldplay's "The Scientist" has over 57 Million views to date.
In this episode, we talk about the effects of appearing on a TV show like The Voice can have on your career. We discuss the importance of practice, connections and getting a lawyer.
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Apr 13, 2020
Apr 13, 2020
47 min
Episode 2:
Sharí Alexander is a communication specialist and founder of Observe Connect Influence, a Los Angeles based training and consulting firm helping leaders increase their influence through educational programs and private coaching.
She sought out the worlds best influencers which include CIA field operatives, hostage negotiators, con artists, pick-up artists, and military intelligence officers to learn how they exert influence.
During our discussion, we apply these skills to situations where a musician or band can use influence to further their career.
Sharí's blogs is at Shari-Alexander.com
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Show notes can be found on RockStarToday.com/podcast
Apr 12, 2020
Apr 12, 2020
8 min
In our introductory episode, the basis for the series, founded on Kevin Kelly's 1,000 True Fans Theory is explained.
Start the journey which will include interviews with Ted Talk Speakers, Best Selling Authors and Entrepreneurs outside of the music industry.
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Show notes can be found on RockStarToday.com/podcast
Apr 12, 2020
Apr 12, 2020
5 min
Join us for the introduction to the Rock Star Today Podcast, where we help musicians quit their day jobs. With the COVID-19 Pandemic, now is the time to work on your business.