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Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursCareer Pivots & When to Change Your Life Up | Babs Szabo & Andrew CrambHow do you know if and when it's time to make a career pivot or big life change? My dear friend Babs Szabo joins me this week to discuss that exact topic.
Babs had a remarkably successful career in music as a co-founder of Emo Nite & Ride or Cry, then ultimately decided to fully change it up and make a big life change in search of more happiness and fulfillment.
Both her and I have had similar experiences and know how scary it can be, so we wanted to share some of what we learned t...2023-01-1659 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursA BTS Look Into the Work of Gordyland & Andrew Cramb (Gold Couch X WAAMF Podcast)THE PODCAST IS BACK!!! I figured this would be a perfect episode to come back with too. Gordy and I have been talking about doing more episodes together were we just chop it up as friends, talk about current topics, and share more insights into our personal work. This episode is exactly that!
Timestamps:
0:54 - Moving On & Forward
08:13 - Not Being a Cringey Content Creator
17:28 - Gordy's Workflow
27:06 - Blind Faith for the Big Picture
31:23 - Flow and the Process
48:53 - Gratitude For The Now
58:04 - Be Humble & Proud
1:05:54 - Celebrate Your Wins
1:12:51 - Take A Risk & Bet On Yourself
1:15:57...2023-01-091h 28
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursAndrew Cramb (Me) Interview | Trusting the Process and Taking Risks (Gold Couch x WAAMF Podcast)The Andrew Cramb episode is finally here! This week we flip the script and Gordy from The Gold Couch Podcast & Studio Paralo interviews me.
I share a lot of untold stories, starting at the early days of growing up in Florida, tour managing Set It Off, working at record labels, then starting the podcast and working with Race Service.
I wanted to wait for the right moment to do my episode and I felt this was the perfect time and person to do it with! Gordy was a guest on WAAMF and just now launched...2022-10-311h 34
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow Tech and NFTs Are Changing the Music Industry for Good with Tatiana DeMariaTatiana DeMaria brings together music, tech, NFTs and mental health all from first hand experience. For that reason I'm extremely excited to have her on the podcast this week. We talk about her origin story having early success in music, the importance of mental health, and how she's fully embracing the future and incorporating tech and NFTs into music in a very unique way. If you like this episode, do us a massive favor and share it with someone else who would like it!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:34...2022-10-241h 17
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow Coco Zurita (Pro BMX Rider) Fully Committed to His Dreams and Things Paid Off BigCoco Zurita is a Pro BMX Rider, X Games medalist, car enthusiast, and incredibly inspiring human. He joins the podcast this week to share his insane story of moving to the USA with nothing, going all in on his dreams and how that paid off big time.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:08- Who is Coco Zurita?
4:48 - Falling in Love with BMX & Growing up in Chile
8:37 - Moving to the States
12:18 - Signing with GT Bicycles
15:40 - Touring & Warped Tour
24:10...2022-10-101h 22
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursKeys to Success with Chris Ngo (The Leverage) | Empowering People, Growth and ConfidenceChris Ngo is a co-founder of The Leverage which began as a boutique mens’ streetwear agency and has now evolved to so much more, including wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales, in-house design, production, and distribution, while owning and creating more brands within the umbrella including - Embellish, Haus of JR, Crysp, Lifted Anchors, Diet Starts Monday and many others). He's also the founder of lvrgmotorsports where he buys, sells, and trades cars.
In this episode Chris Ngo and I talk about what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur while not losing sight of the most important values of...2022-10-0342 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Find Your Own Creative Style | Erik Rojas (Film Director) InterviewErik Rojas is a director, creative, and excellent friend. He has directed music videos for artists such as Jessie J, Dillon Francis, Rich Brian, Maisie Peters, Good Charlotte, Chase Atlantic, and so many more.
In this week’s podcast we tell Erik’s story starting from his college days then going to a52/Rock Paper Scissors where he got to work with director Albert Hughes (The Book of Eli, Menace II Society). Then ultimately moving to directing full-time. Erik has been a friend for a long time and I still personally learned so much in this episode. He h...2022-09-271h 08
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow Chad Tepper Built His Dream Life | From Rags to Riches (Literally)Chad Tepper is an artist with one of the craziest stories I've ever heard. He joins the podcast this week to share it all. He's lived a TON of life including going pro skateboarding, growing a huge following on YouTube, having a show on MTV, and now signing to Epitaph. If you like this one, share it with a friend!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:41 - Florida Boy
6:10 - Getting Married at 18, Random Jobs, & Being Homeless
13:20 - When Life Got Better
19:17 - Skateboarding
22:00...2022-09-191h 08
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Mindset of a Successful Music Manager | Niko IvanovNiko Ivanov is an artist manager who works with Chad Tepper and GADDO. In addition he owns a media agency called NOX. He has a great outlook on the music industry and following your true passions in life. In this episode he shares how he got his start in music management and the tips and tricks he's learned along the way to become successful at it.
Timestamps:
2:09 - When He Discovered a Career in the Music Industry
7:08 - Dancing & Music Management
13:50 - Starting an Agency
16:24...2022-09-1243 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow Combining Mindfulness with Tech & Music Changed Brandon Holman's LifeBrandon Holman is an avid mental health and wellness advocate. He spent the last 10 years at the intersection of tech and music, working for companies including Snapchat, TikTok and AWAL. Now he's spending a lot more time focusing on his passion for supporting creatives by teaching them to reset and be their highest and best selves. In this episode we talk all about it.
Chapters:
00:44 - Who Brand Holman is as a Person
6:00 - Growing Up and Roots
11:50 - Finding the Path into the Music Industry
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Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursMILES (Artist Interview) | From Vlogs & TikTok to Major Label SuccessMILES joins the podcast this week to share his come up story and talk about his brand new EP 'Never Have I Ever'. Do people read podcast descriptions? If you do - hello, thanks for caring.
And if you like this episode - do us both a massive favor and share it with a friend!
Chapters:
1:12 - When It All Started
5:14 - Rapping & How He Got His First Session
9:30 - Going Viral in High School
12:05 - Football & College
19:00 - Visiting LA & Making the...2022-08-2957 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe New Era of Travie McCoy & The History of Gym Class HeroesTravie McCoy is an artist, singer, songwriter, and co-founder of Gym Class Heroes. Most importantly, he's one of my biggest influences in finding and falling in love with the golden era of Fueled by Ramen bands and the Vans Warped Tour. I have so much respect for this dude, it's crazy!
This was a truly special episode where we got to talk about the very beginning of his career, starting Gym Class Heroes, and signing to Fueled By Ramen. We then talk about his astronomical growth into becoming a full on celebrity, and the new era of...2022-08-221h 21
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow to Get Discovered the RIGHT Way in Music | Sam Morrison (Early Rising / Lyrical Lemonade)Sam Morrison is the founder of Early Rising and a writer / editor at Lyrical Lemonade. In this episode we talk about a single DM changing his life and the trajectory of his career, having integrity and values over chasing current trends, how to perfectly pitch your music, and so much more!
I truly loved this one. If you do as well, do us a huge favor and share it with a friend!
1:23 -Who is Sam?
4:44 - Why He Chose Music Over Football
13:00 - Becoming an Artist Manager
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Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursJack Griffo Interview | Starring in TV & Movies to Starting a Band (And Everything in Between)Jack Griffo is an actor and musician. He joins this week to share his story of an early age come up in acting and starring in the Nickelodeon show The Thundermans, then leaning more into his love of music which ultimately led him to start his new band, kid baron.
What stands out to me the most about Jack is how real he keeps everything and his incredible perspective matched with a level headed view on life. I definitely left this one super inspired. Hope you feel the same. If you do, share it with a friend!2022-08-081h 18
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Secret to Living a Meaningful Life with Neal DonnellyNeal Donnelly is the Brand Marketing Manager for Young & Reckless. He's also a brilliant, well-spoken, hilarious human. In this episode we talk about how to live a genuinely meaningful life and how to find your calling, even if it takes some trial and error. We talk about when it's time to quit one thing and move onto another, and we talk about his genuine love for culture and creating. And if you liked this episode, do us a massive favor and share it with a friend!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:30...2022-08-011h 17
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursBuilding Your Own Brand & Female Fandom in F1 with Toni Cowan-BrownToni Cowan-Brown is one of those people who is good at everything. She has a unique expertise in tech, politics, internet culture & motorsport. This week she joins the podcast to share how she built her own brand as a creator in the F1 space and talks about leaning into the activities and interests you love and how that can open so many doors for your career. All around a rad inspiring episode! If you like it, share it with a friend!
Timestamps:
1:00 - Using Remote Work At Your Advantage
6:07...2022-07-251h 11
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring Entrepreneurs44Blonde (Artist Interview) | On Getting Signed, Moving to LA, and working with Lil Aaron44Blonde comes on the podcast this week to share the story of how he got signed, moved to LA and found his sound with the help of some rad friends like Lil Aaron and many others. If you like this one, spread the word and share it with a friend!
44Blonde: @its44blonde
Andrew Cramb: @andrew_ftw
Produced & Edited by - Deanna Elise: @deannaelxse
Website: https://www.whereareallmyfriends.com
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Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursTikTok Growth Hacks & The Future of Social Media (Short-form Video) with Jack CookJack Cook is a Filmmaker based out of Los Angeles. For almost a year now he's been making daily TikTok vlogs which have gotten him a ton of attention and opened several new doors and brought incredible opportunities to him. He joins this week to share his story and shares all of the secrets he's learned along the way to grow a personal following and TikTok audience.
If you like this one, do us a massive favor and share it online or with a friend!
Chapters:
0:00 - Bev appreciation2022-07-111h 17
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Secret to Speedier Success | Learning More Faster with Dee KeiDee Kei is the host of the Mixing Music Podcast, the owner of In The Mix Studios, a father, a children's book author, and so much more! Basically, he's one of those people who's great at a ton of things that I respect a whole lot.
I've been listening to Dee Kei's podcast and keeping up with his career for a little while now, so it was a genuine honor to be able to sit down and have him on the show. Not only does he share a ton of career secrets that will help anyone succeed...2022-07-051h 30
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Top 3 Life Lessons I’ve Learned By Starting A PodcastIn this episode I wanted to take a second to share some of the best advice and life lessons that I’ve learned from talking to over 150 brilliant guests on this podcast. These three points stand out to me as some of the most impactful and valuable lessons that I’ve taken away from doing this show. I hope they help you as well! If they do, please do me a favor and share this episode with someone else who you think it would help!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro (The 3 Most Valuable Lessons I’ve learned)
1:12 - Lesson 1 (It’s Not About the...2022-06-2716 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursFish (idobi Radio) | Gone Fishkin Host & DJ - InterviewFish is quite possibly the nicest human being I've met. He's also the host of Gone Fishkin on idobi radio and a rad DJ! He's normally the one interviewing all of the artists, so it was a rare fun chance to turn the tables and hear his story.
Chapters:
1:58 - Intro
4:15 - Learning How to Treat People
11:37 - Building Confidence and Overcoming the Social Anxiety
15:26 - Finding His Lane
19:58 - Starting a Show in College
22:56 - Meeting the idobi Team
27:26...2022-06-201h 18
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursBruce Wiegner (BRUISER) | Artist InterviewBruce Wiegner is a producer, songwriter, and artist. In this episode he tells his story including some wild highs and lows, and we share a very honest back and forth of lessons we've learned while chasing our dreams.
If you like this one, and got value out of it, please do us a favor and share it with anyone else that would like it too!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:00 - Small World Moments
5:07 - Warped Tour Kid & Fitting In
8:00 - The Moment Music Became Passion2022-06-1357 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursDanny Rakow (Artist Development Specialist, Manager, Platinum Songwriter)Danny Rakow is an Artist Development Specialist, Manager, and Platinum Songwriter. He manages Brakence and Peter McPoland, he’s written platinum and gold songs with Jeremy Zucker, and now has a joint venture record label with Republic Records.
What stands out to me most about him is his ability to find and develop talent so early, and his genuine passion for the craft. It’s rare to meet a manager with such a clear vision and personal connection to all of the fans and music industry alike. In this episode we reverse engineer exactly how he got to w...2022-06-071h 09
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Create the Job You Want to Work | Maximilian Funk (Craftwerk Berlin)Max Funk is one of those people who's great at a lot of things. He's a designer, event creator, and the co-founder of Craftwerk Berlin, an incredible community garage for motorcycles. In this episode we talk about the universal language of creativity, what it takes to teach yourself new skills, and how to elevate your attention to detail.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Who is Max Funk
2:10 - Graphic Design Background
5:14 - Create the Job You Want to Work
10:50 - Attention to Detail
14:00...2022-05-3026 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursChase Bell - Artist / Songwriter InterviewChase Bell is an artist and songwriter who has written with some incredible artists, and is now focusing on his own artist project. In this episode we specifically discuss the differences between being an artist, performer, and songwriter and how he finds unique fulfillment in all of them in their own respects.
If you like this episode, share this with a friend!
Timestamps:
4:07 - Who is Chase Bell
8:36 - Starting a Band in Italy
11:40 - Writing & Getting into Sync Music
14:05 - Getting on to...2022-05-2335 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursBest Of: Loren Wells // Caterina Nasr // Mike KozielThis short episode features three of my favorite clips from a few recent Where Are All My Friends episodes featuring Loren Wells (Music Lawyer), Caterina Nasr (A&R at Elektra & Fueled By Ramen), and Mike Koziel (Director of Photography).
Let me know what you think of the format and if you want more episodes like this!
Loren Wells: @lorenswells
Caterina Nasr: @cat3rina
Mike Koziel: @mkoziel
Andrew Cramb: @andrew_ftw
Produced & Edited by - Deanna Elise: @deannaelxse
Where Are All My Friends...2022-05-1613 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursPassion Leads to Success | Sydney Hamm (Actress) InterviewSydney Hamm is an actress, model, and host. We met while hosting Porsche Unseen together at Porsche SXSW and became instant friends! She’s got a certain energy and passion to her that translates into everything she does which I truly love. In this episode she shares her come up story and an inside look into just how much work it takes to become a successful actress!
Timestamps:
1:00 - Who is Sydney?
7:15 - Having Supportive & Artistic Parents
13:00 - Her Experience with Acting in College
18:17 - Sydney’s Di...2022-05-091h 08
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow Thinking Outside Of The Box Leads To Innovation | Bisi Ezerioha (Bisimoto) InterviewBisi Ezerioha is somewhere between a mad scientist, engineering wizard, and mechanical genius. He's built an incredible name for himself by creating some of the most iconic car builds of the decade and by being an overall incredible human. He's built a huge online community by consistently live streaming and answering community questions, and has built a rather successful business out of that as well.
As the podcast grows I love to focus on creative unique careers within any industry, and for that reason this made for an incredible episode. Hope you like it...2022-05-0222 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursA Story Of Humble Beginnings with DYSN | Artist InterviewDYSN is an artist that I've followed for several years now and we finally got to do a podcast together! He shares his story of humble beginnings growing up in Texas and learning how to record in a home studio, all the way to the point of making it out to LA, connecting with some exceptional friends, and being pushed to pursue is own artist career.
If you like this episode, please do me a massive favor and share it with a friend and subscribe to the podcast!
Chapters:
0:00...2022-04-2558 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursCollaboration Wins | How Chris Ruediger Used TikTok to Blow Up in NashvilleChris Ruediger is the founder of The 615 house, and is an artist / songwriter. Typically I've found people to be great at making music, or to be great at business - but the combination of the two is a little more rare. Chris joins the podcast this week to tell his story and share exactly what he did to become exceptional at both.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Who is Chris Ruediger
5:00 - Moving to Nashville and Finding His Passion for Music
10:46 - Grinding in Nashville to be...2022-04-1845 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Evolution and Milestones of Set It Off with Lead Singer Cody CarsonPart 2 of the Cody Carson (Set It Off) podcast is here! In this episode we talk about the growth and evolution of Set It Off, Cody's personal milestones and memories, and the most important lessons he's learned along the way.
Him and I celebrated episode 100 of the podcast by talking about our early days and how both of our careers got started together. We got so deep in the stories that we didn't get talk much about the growth and progression of Set It Off. In this episode Cody came back onto the podcast to talk about...2022-04-111h 17
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Get Signed To A Record Label In 2022 | Secrets To Success with Music Lawyer Loren WellsLoren Wells is a music lawyer with an understanding and passion for the entertainment business unlike anyone I've ever met. He's also an owner and partner at Wells & Kappel, an entertainment and I.P. law firm with a focus on musical talent.
Having a good lawyer in entertainment can be the single biggest piece of getting signed, and getting the best record deal possible. In this episode we come back to that exact topic and discuss how much has changed since the last time we spoke in 2020, then Loren breaks down the new step by step process...2022-04-041h 06
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Grow Stronger Through the Highs and Lows of Life with Maria Gironas (Reddit)Maria Gironas has had an insane life! She was signed at 11 years old as an artist, worked in publicity, then at YouTube, and now is at Reddit as the Senior Media Partnerships Manager for Talent.
In this episode she shares some extremely quotable wisdom on how to grow in your professional career, but more importantly as a person. She's been through some insane highs and lows in life and shares all of those experiences and the lessons she's learned through all of it.
If you like this episode, please do me a massive favor and...2022-03-281h 06
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursKnowing and Owning What You Love with Caterina Nasr (A&R - Fueled By Ramen & Elektra)Caterina Nasr is the Senior Manager, A&R at Elektra Music Group and Fueled by Ramen. She sets such a great example of being passionate about what she does, matched with hard work, and the success that it can bring!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Who is Caterina
3:20 - Hard Work is Part of her Family Roots
7:30 - Fandom
13:05 - Fans are an Asset in the Industry
17:06 - Can Artist Create “Fan Mania”
21:30 - The Path to a Career in Music
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Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Develop a Career Around Filmmaking with Mike Koziel (Director of Photography, Last Good Film Lab, ERA Studio)Mike Koziel is an incredible Director of Photography, a co-founder of Last Good Film Lab and ERA Studio in Los Angeles, and more importantly - an overall rad human being!
Personally, I'm very inspired by his passion for perfecting his craft and constantly pushing himself to level up creatively. I hope you listen to this and feel the same way! And hey, if you do - share it with a friend or on social media.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:50 - Who Is Mike Koziel
4:34 - Creating LAST...2022-03-141h 09
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursEmpowering Fans to Work in the Music Industry with Olivia Rudensky (FANMADE, Miley Cyrus)Olivia Rudensky is the Co-Founder & CEO of FANMADE. She got a very early start into the music industry in a very cool way. She started by making a Miley Cirus fanpage, which ultimately led to her working directly with Miley. We talk about how being a genuine fan can make you the most qualified person to work in a role, and how we need to embrace that more in music! In addition to that, she shares a ton of actionable advice for anyone looking to get started in a career in music and the steps and lessons she personally...2022-03-071h 06
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursMayday Parade's Early Days & Favorite Touring Memories with Alex GarciaAlex Garcia is the guitar player for Mayday Parade and an overall rad person! We've been friends for quite some time, but this was the first time I got to properly sit down with him and truly learn his story starting from the very beginning all the way up to now. We also discuss the current state of music and what he and Mayday Parade are up to in 2022.
If you're new here, please share this with a friend and make sure to subscribe! It helps the podcast a ton.
Timestamps:
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Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Great Follower Disconnect with Jake Posner (Music Manager, A R I Z O N A, The Culture Theory)Jake Posner is a manager to various artists, songwriters, and producers. He manages the band A R I Z O N A and is the founder of The Culture Theory.
More so than that he's a brilliant dude who I'm extremely inspired by. We talked specifically about his come up and the massive amount of work it took him to finally find his place in music, along with his outlook on a topic that I think is very important "THE GREAT FOLLOWER DISCONNECT"
Hope you enjoy, and if you do please share it!
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Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursBest Of: Aaron Gillespie // Guardin // Christine OzasuwaThis short episode features three of my favorite clips from a few recent Where Are All My Friends episodes featuring Aaron Gillespie from Underoath, Guardin, and Christine Osazuwa (Measure of Music).
Let me know what you think of the format and if you want more episodes like this!
Aaron Gillespie: @aaronrgillespie
Guardin: @guardin
Christine Osazuwa: @christineosazuwa
Andrew Cramb: @andrew_ftw
Produced & Edited by - Deanna Elise: @deannaelxse
Where Are All My Friends Podcast: www.whereareallmyfriends.com2022-02-1424 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursSharing Valuable Lessons (and Mistakes) Learned in His Artist Career | Myrone (Artist Interview)Myrone or Pat Lukens is an artist, producer, and band member. And has had great success (and failures) in each of those lanes. He joins the podcast this week to talk about each step of his career and share some extremely valuable lessons he's learned each step of the way.
Something that really stands out to me about Pat is his extreme honesty and self awareness. Each step of his career has come with so much personal growth which he articulates and shares so well on this podcast.
If you get value out of this...2022-02-071h 01
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Find The Right Career In Music | Drew de Leon (The Digilogue)Drew De Leon is the founder of The Digilogue which is a community that focuses on education, artist discovery and careers in music. If you know me, you know those are three things I love a lot, so you can guess, this was a great episode! We talk about all of those topics, and specifically dig into jobs in music and how to find your place in the industry.
If you like this episode, share it with a friend!
Drew De Leon: @drewcurator
The Digilogue: @thedigilogue
Website: https...2022-01-311h 02
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Get Your Start In Touring & Tour Management with Brad Frey (The Band Camino)Brad Frey is The Band Camino's tour manager and the founder of a brand called All Is Well. He joins this week to talk about how he got his start in touring, and breaks down what a Tour Manager really does. He also shares incredible advice to those who are trying to work in the touring industry and the advice that has helped him the most along the way in his career.
If you get value out of this episode, do us a huge favor and share it with a friend and subscribe to the channel!
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Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Measure REAL Success As An Artist with guardin (Artist Interview)Guardin was one of the first ever guests I had on the podcast, and now after two years and what feels like a lifetime of events happening in between, he returns to the podcast to look back at everything and catch up on what he's been up to since then. Including signing to a record label, then going back to being independent, how he stayed sane during lockdown, and writing an entire new wave of music including the story of writing the 'things could be worse' EP.
Nick is genuinely one of my favorite people I've ever...2022-01-111h 02
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursDeveloping Strategy and Building Community in Music the RIGHT Way with Christine OsazuwaChristine Osazuwa is the Strategy Director of Pollen, and the Founder of Measure of Music. What stands out to me most, is her genuine love for building community. In this episode she shares her come up story in music, along with some incredibly inspiring stories that will remind anyone that if you truly love something, you can find a way to work in it!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Humble Beginnings
7:33 - Running a Music Magazine
9:25 - Anybody Can Work in the Music Industry
11:25...2022-01-0358 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursBreaking Corporate Rules To Create Meaningful Work with Moritz Grub (Founder & Creative Director of Intl. Creative Agency Amsterdam Berlin)Moritz Grub is the founder and creative director of Amsterdam Berlin, an international creative agency. In this episode we break down exactly what a creative agency does, and what it takes to start a company like his.
We also talk about the drive to break corporate rules in pursuit of creating meaningful work, even if that means quitting high paying jobs with massive status and moving around the world to do so.
I’m extremely inspired by Moritz and his story. I hope you get the same feeling after listening to this. And if you do...2021-12-271h 01
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursWhat It Takes To Make It As An Independent Artist with Ky VössKy Vöss is a producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. This week she joins the podcast to tell her story and talk about overcoming some insane obstacles in life to get to the point of making a career out of being an independent artist. Her song Masochism was my Spotify 2021 top song, so it was truly an honor to have her on this week!
If you like the podcast, share this episode online and tell a friend about it. It truly helps so much!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Who i...2021-12-1358 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursBridging the Gap Between Music, Fashion & Culture | Sho MitsuiSho Mitsui is a dear friend of mine with a very cool story. He's from Japan and works as a Japanese to English translator for a lot of streetwear brands. In addition, he was in a band called Alternative Medicine, and now has a brand of his own called Plastic Lab, where they do really cool custom one-off vehicles and plastic figures.
To add to the full circle moment, he's close friends with Ryan Scott Graham, who was also on the podcast and is in State Champs.
Overall, he's an incredibly kind, excited dude always...2021-12-0652 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursBreaking Rules to Push Music & Culture Forward with Moody Jones (EMPIRE)Moody Jones is the SVP of Digital and Creative at EMPIRE. He’s been able to work with some incredible artists like Iggy Azalea, XXXtentacion, Tyga, Snoop Dogg and many more.
In this episode we talk a lot about understanding rules, then breaking them, and breaking them for the reason of pushing culture and music forward. He’s extremely good at thinking of how to promote music differently and outside of the box, in which he shares some very helpful tips for anyone to use and apply.
Lastly, if you...2021-11-2956 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursDo Awesome Shit | Jim Rota (Musician / Producer)Jim Rota, has had a very successful career in both music and film and production. His band Fireball Ministry got signed back in 1999. They toured way before GPS and social media. Hearing him explain what it was like to get signed back then and how it all happened was awesome.
In addition, he's had a super successful career in film and production! He's worked with Dave Grohl in therapy studios on Sonic Highway and Sound City, plus a a ton of other rad projects.
Overall, a great episode. If you enjoy it, share it with...2021-11-2252 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursSimon Crahan (Vended Drummer) | Artist InterviewSimon Crahan is the drummer of the band Vended. This episode was recorded at a monumental part of his career, where he was about to leave for the band's first ever proper tour! In addition to that, we talk about where Vended draws inspiration and what the evolution of the band's sound has been, new music to come, and so much more.
I'm genuinely stoked to see his career grow and it was an honor to do his first podcast with him. If you liked this one, do us a massive favor and share the episode with a...2021-11-151h 01
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Master Your Personal Finances with Joe DiSantoJoe DiSanto joins this week to talk "Personal Finance 101". In this episode we cover how to start tracking your own personal finances and how to level up and get a basic understanding of the entire subject. His website www.playlouder.com is all about investing, personal finance, and retirement that does a great job explaining all sorts of technical details on all of these topics.
If you like the podcast and want to learn more, definitely go check out his site. There's a ton of useful free knowledge there. And if you want to do us a...2021-11-0848 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Journey Is Everything | Interview with Kevin Romar (DJ / Pro Skater)Kevin Romar is a professional skateboarder and a DJ. He tours with Hopsin and produces his own music as well. We talk about the parallels of going on tour as a professional skateboarder and as an artist, along with how important it is to be unique and have a personal brand. He also shares an inside look on his upcoming new brand World Premiere.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:20 - Who is Kevin Romar
4:34 - Touring
5:09 - Discovering What He Wanted to DJ
7:56 - Becoming a...2021-11-0159 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow Nathan James Became a “Photographer Rockstar”Nathan James is a photographer / rockstar which is a combo that you don’t hear all too often. He’s had an extremely successful career as a photographer. Having worked with artists like Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, shooting Machine Gun Kelly's album cover and so much more.
He’s now working on his own artist project and it’s GOOD! And that’s exactly what we talked about on this podcast episode. He shares how he grew to be such a successful photographer, then how he took everything he learned to set himself up for success with his artist...2021-10-2556 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursEmbracing Fandom in the Music Industry with Alexa Villareal (Spotify)Alexa Villareal is a Social Media Specialist at Spotify, however her story is even cooler than her job title. She got her start as a teen running a fan account, and quickly learned how to leverage her love of music and understanding of communities into very valuable skills in the music industry that she shares on this podcast.
If you liked this episode do me the biggest favor and share it with a friend!
Alexa Villareal: @alexavilla
Andrew Cramb: @andrew_ftw
Produced & Edited By...2021-10-181h 15
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow to Make Better Video Content with Ed Walker (Vevo)Ed Walker is the VP of Original Content & Production at Vevo. He joins the podcast this week to teach you how to get better music video engagement no matter what budget you're working with and so much more!
If this episode helped you out, please do me the biggest favor and share it with someone else who would enjoy it as well!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - Ed’s Early Days
4:40 - Freelancing to Event Production
8:00 - Adapting the Path & Stumbling Upon Vevo
...2021-10-1153 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Relentless Pursuit of Creativity with Gordyland (Artist / Creative Director)Gordy comes from the world of music and touring in bands, then went all in as an artist and creative director and has an incredibly successful career since doing so. In addition, he's an all around rad dude with a super inspiring story!
My favorite part of his story is his genuine love of creating and non-stop pursuit to push himself to do exactly that on the biggest level possible.
I hope this podcast inspires you to do that as well!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro to Gordyland
4:25...2021-10-041h 21
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Optimize Your Streaming and Music Promotion Strategy with Will Tenney (Crush Music)Will Tenney is the head of Streaming Strategy and Promotion at Crush Music, he was the co-founder of Sun Pop Records out of NYC and currently plays in the alternative band EXIT. In this episode we take a deep dive into the current state of music streaming and promotion in 2021 and what the best practices artists and industry can use to stand out amongst so much noise. Will also shares his come up story of playing in bands at a very early age, to co-founding a record label and so much more. I really loved this one. Will is a...2021-09-271h 18
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Moment Silverstein "Made It" with Shane Told (Silverstein / Lead Singer Syndrome)Shane Told is the singer of Silverstein and the host of the Lead Singer Syndrome podcast.
He joins this week to talk about the early days of Silverstein and the specific moments he remembers of the band having success and “making it”.
Then we talk about Lead Singer Syndrome and what it actually takes to keep a podcast going for 6+ years!
If you listened all the way to the end of the podcast, you know we made a joke about how much we hate writing these damn descriptions. If you’re actually reading this r...2021-09-201h 15
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow to Promote Your Music in 2021 with Independent Artist OKAY! KENJIKenji shares the steps he's taken to successfully promote himself as an artist in 2021. We break it down and talk a ton of specifics like how to target and reach your ideal fanbase, then how to build real meaningful connections and how important that is. He also breaks down in detail the steps he took to get signed to help anyone else out there do the same.
If this episode helps you, do me a massive favor and share it with someone else you know that will like it!
Timestamps:
0:00...2021-09-1358 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow Keith Canva$ Got His Start In Music (Artist Interview)Keith Canva$ draws musical inspiration from a wide range of genres in such a rad way. He’s been on my radar after being introduced to him by my previous podcast guest, Regular Marcus. This is one of my favorite kinds of episodes where I get to learn the come up story of an artist that I’ve been a fan of for a while. He shares how he got his start in hip-hop, and how lately he’s leaned into making music influenced by his love for pop punk.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro2021-09-0645 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow to Stay Authentic to Yourself with Creative Director Rod Chong (Race Service, Radical Strategies, Speedhunters)Rod Chong is a Creative Director at Race Service and is the host of the Radical Strategies, a podcast that I so happen to produce! He joins this week to share his story along with some incredible lessons he's learned throughout his vast career including things like - finding great growth in failures, how to be authentic to yourself and in your craft, learning when it's time to pivot, and so much more. If you're in a creative profession, I guarantee you'll get huge value out of this one! If you do, make sure to share it with a...2021-08-301h 07
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursKeeping Music a Positive Space with Josh Madden (MDDN, Alternative Press)Josh Madden calls in about one very specific topic, and shares an incredible idea to challenge the way we all look at music and genres for the better.
I personally loved this format and doing something so quick and insightful. Let me know in the comments if you like it too and I'll do more of these.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - “Real” Music Is Subjective
3:42 - Is Arguing Over Genres Worth It?
4:46 - Artist Should Move Together and Not Apart
7:26 - Keeping Music...2021-08-2310 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursValley’s Path to Getting Signed with Lead Singer Rob Laska (Artist Interview)Rob Laska is the lead singer of the band Valley. He joins this week to share his personal story along with the come up story of the band!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:42 - How Valley Began
6:10 - Leaving Their Old Bands to Form Valley
9:10 - Valley Success Was Not Instant Success
14:00 - Band Milestones
19:53 - Finding Their Direction
22:42 - Valley’s Path to Getting Signed
28:03 - Writing Their Debut Album
34:00 - Through Lines Within Their Music and Vi...2021-08-161h 06
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow to Get Your Dream Creative Job with Creative Producer Thaddeus James (Race Service)This episode is specifically for ANY creative trying to get their dream job or trying to level up to that next step in their career.
First, Thaddeus shares his story of how he got his dream job of Creative Producer at Race Service. Then, second we get into actionable steps that any creative can take to level up their life and get to that next goal or dream job.
Let Thad know if his advice helps you by shooting him a DM at @thvddeus
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2021-08-091h 03
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Come Up Story of an Actor with David BanksFrom music, to comedy, to acting, David Banks has done it all! This was a particularly fun and interesting interview because David shared an honest look into what it's like to find a calling (music), then pivot to something new (acting), and find success in it.
I love having guests from all sorts of different industries on the podcast because there are fundamental lessons that all feel the same as long as you're chasing a career doing something you love. David's story is exact proof of that. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00...2021-08-021h 02
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Future of Underoath & Aaron’s Journey as an Artist | Aaron Gillespie Interview (PT. 2)This is part 2 of the Aaron Gillespie podcast! We pick back up at Aaron playing drums for Paramore, then get into his personal journey as an artist and a songwriter, his hopeful views on the future of music, what personally inspires him, and the next era of Underoath.
You can find part 1 of the interview here: https://youtu.be/44gS2U8trx8
And if you want even more, there's another 20 minute bonus bts episode live on the Where Are All My Friends Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/whereareallmyfriends
Timestamps:2021-07-2658 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Early Days and Come Up of Underoath | Aaron Gillespie Interview Part 1This is Part 1 of the Aaron Gillespie podcast. In this half we talk about the start of Underoath, his first impressions of all of the members, the specific moment he knew the band was going to be big, and them writing ‘They’re Only Chasing Safety’ during a band rehearsal.
The episode was SO good that we ended up talking for over two hours, so this one is split in half. Part 2 will be about his personal journey as an artist including a wild chapter of his life playing drums for Paramore, his success as a songwriter, his ho...2021-07-1936 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow to Avoid Burnout in the Music Industry with Adam LaRueFrom record labels, to artist management, start-up companies, and now teaching as a college professor, Adam LaRue has truly done it all!
He joins this week to tell his story and share some great advice specifically on how to avoid burnout in the music industry which is something I think is important to talk about and be more mindful of.
I truly hope y'all love this one as much as I did. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:57 - Who You Are and What You Do
3:58...2021-07-121h 04
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursLeaning Into Fear and Finding Your Purpose with Steffie Baik (Actress, Model, Streamer, Fun With Dumb Co-Host)Steffie Baik is one of the most interesting entrepreneurs I've ever met! She started with a successful career in real estate, then pivoted to entertainment where she now does so much. She's a model, actor, streamer on twitch, and is on the incredible podcast, Fun With Dumb.
My favorite part about this episode is her honesty in the path of discovering what she wants to do. She had a life where she almost didn't chase the creative entertainment side of it, then changed that path.
I think that's a really encouraging lesson and story for...2021-07-051h 02
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursMaking It Out of a Small Town and Writing Meaningful Music with 44phantom (Artist Interview)44phantom is an artist that I am so inspired and impressed by! He's already signed to Columbia Records at the age of 19 and has such a good understanding of the music industry and what it takes to be a successful artist.
We talk about putting out meaningful music, the importance of a good live show, and how he grew up studying other artists online and applied those lessons to his own project to ultimately get out of his small hometown.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:40 - Signing to Columbia...2021-06-2837 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow Ryan Librada Focused In and Mastered His Craft (Artist Interview)From fashion, skateboarding and music, Ryan Librada is an artist with an incredible story. He has strong roots in all aspects of culture which tie together in the coolest way ultimately leading him to where he’s at now, which is fully focusing on his own music career.
Not only is he killing it as an artist, he’s a part of The Erased Project with Luis Mora and that entire team, he was Sueco’s full time creative director and directed the music video for “Fast” plus so much more.
He joins this week for his fi...2021-06-211h 06
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursActionable Steps To Get Your Dream Job In Music with Hannah GrossHannah Gross is the Vice President and Head of West Coast A&R at Mom & Pop Music. She’s worked with several artists including Wallows, Fitz & the Tantrums, Anderson East, Kaleo, Caamp, Jai Wolf, Tom Morello, Del Water Gap and more…
She joins this week to tell her story and share all of the chapters of her career in music so far, which ultimately led to the current position she has now at Mom & Pop Music!
We also get into actionable steps that you can apply to get your dream job in music, or to get...2021-06-1457 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Start of Set It Off & My Lifelong Friendship with Lead Singer Cody CarsonTo celebrate episode 100 we had to do something special! This week Cody Carson from Set It Off joins me to look back at the very beginning of our friendship, starting Set It Off, me going on tour with them and how those events ultimately shaped both of our lives forever.
It was so cool to be able to take the time to look back at all of these early memories and talk about what we remembered most about each other, and learn more about each other's origin stories that ultimately brought us to become the lifelong friends...2021-06-071h 02
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Find the Balance Between Artist & Producer with Fantasy CampFantasy Camp is an artist and producer with an amazing story. He's worked with Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, Lil Aaron, Nedarb, and many others. We specifically talk about the differences between being an artist and producer in this day and age and what he finds the most fulfilling.
We talk about him being a part of a producer collective (Garden Avenue) and the importance of community in making music, and what the future holds for Fantasy Camp.
Enjoy and share it with your friends if you do!
Timestamps:
0:00...2021-05-3148 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow Kevin Lyman Built the Vans Warped Tour and His Advice to the Next GenerationKevin Lyman is best known for starting the Vans Warped Tour. He’s a huge inspiration of mine, and has taught me so many valuable lessons about touring and the music industry. For that reason, this was a very special one!
In this episode we talk about his new podcast, My Warped Life where he shares incredible stories about the Warped Tour with his co-host Tony Arratia. We talk about how he built the Warped Tour and the moment he knew it was something special, we also talk about why the tour ended and his advice to th...2021-05-2442 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursEmma Rena's Inspirations and Come Up Story | (Artist Interview)Emma Rena is a solo artist on the rise. Since day one her sound and image has been laser focused which is exactly what we talk about in this episode. She shares her come up story, her inspirations as an artist, and how she got a Grammy nomination for a song she wrote. If you enjoy this one, share it with a friend!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:30 - Emma Rena’s early days and moving to Los Angeles
8:15 - Making a list of her dream producers to work with and...2021-05-1741 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursOvercoming Imposter Syndrome with Adam Ruehmer (Fueled By Ramen / Linkin Park)Adam Ruehmer is the Director of Digital Marketing at Fueled By Ramen / Elektra Music Group.
He joins this week to share his story of going from being a small town music fan, to working for and touring with Linkin Park, then going to work for Warner Records, and ultimately finding his dream job at Fueled By Ramen and Elektra Music Group.
In addition he shares incredible personal experiences on how he’s dealt with imposter syndrome and gives great advice to anyone trying to make it in the music industry.
Enjoy!
2021-05-1049 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow Technology Will Change the Future of Music For the Better with Randy Nichols (Underoath Band Manager)Randy Nichols manages Underoath, The Almost, The Starting Line and more. He’s also an advisor to some incredibly cool music and tech companies including Moment House, Propeller, Immensity, and Tension Division.
In this episode we talk about the future of music and how we can adopt certain technologies including blockchain and NFTs into the space beyond what we’ve already seen in 2021 and how it will change the future of music for the better.
He shares detailed advice on how to network and send concise emails to get attention from managers and get discovered.
2021-05-031h 07
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursChasing Passion Over Money & The Importance Of Being Genuine with Misha Mansoor (Periphery)Misha Mansoor is the guitarist and founder of the band Periphery. He's also an all around rad dude and entrepreneur. He shares some incredible stories and lessons he’s learned throughout his journey in music and business. We also nerd out on Porsches, coffee, guitar gear and more.
Timestamps below. Do y’all find those useful? Comment if you do, it takes a while to make them.
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - A fun surprise from Misha
3:10 - Who you are and what you do
4:30 - How much of s...2021-04-261h 09
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow Indie New Zealand Band (Emperors Night) Grew Their Brand and IG Following with Free Car Washes in Los AngelesEmperors Night is a band from New Zealand that sold everything they owned, moved to LA and washed cars for free, all to grow their band and business from scratch. This isn’t a story from the past either, they’re still doing this every day and won’t stop until they make it! Tune in for one of the most interesting and unique stories I’ve ever heard of a band doing everything they can to promote themselves and chase their dreams.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Moving to LA from New...2021-04-1932 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Achieve Your Goals Faster & The Power Of Imagination with Jon HerreraJon Herrera returns this week to specifically talk about the power of imagination and how to accomplish your goals faster! This was an epic one. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:30 - The short version of Jon’s backstory
4:00 - The power of using your imagination and having FUN while setting goals!
9:30 - The easiest way to achieve your goals
12:25 - Writing the script to your life
16:20 - Not getting lost in the grind
17:15 - Getting out of the way of yourself...2021-03-291h 00
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursBuilding Brands and Legacy with Mark Arcenal (Illest, Fatlace, Speedhunters, Nike & More)Mark Arcenal may be best known for starting two massive brands, Fatlace and Illest. However, he’s done quite a lot more than that and continues to build and create. He joins us this week to tell his story of going from working at Nike, to starting his own brands, scaling like crazy, and constantly chasing what he’s passionate about.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
5:45 - The short version of Mark’s come up story
7:50 - Starting Fatlace.com in 1999 and what that led to
10:00 - Going to wor...2021-03-2245 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursMaking A Career Out Of Music with Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years)Casey Cavaliere from The Wonder Years joins us this week to tell his story, share some of his favorite memories from the band, and talk about what he’s currently been up to as a producer!
I really enjoyed how candid this conversation was. Casey kept it so real and shared so much detailed information about the growth of The Wonder Years and his genuine passion for producing music.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:10 - Who you are and what you do
5:00 - The early days and memories of...2021-03-1558 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursNeil Westfall (A Day To Remember) Interview | Part 2This is part two of an amazing conversation with Neil Westfall from A Day To Remember. We talk about what he’s learned from being in the band, and how he’s applied that knowledge to everything in life and business.
We talk specifically about doing what you love and finding ways to make that sustainable. I truly think anyone watching or listening will get a TON out of this one! If you do, make sure to let us know. It makes our day!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro // Everything Neil does outside of A...2021-03-0844 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursNeil Westfall (A Day To Remember) Interview | Part 1Neil Westfall is the guitar player of A Day To Remember. He joins this week to share the come up story of A Day To Remember and all of his favorite memories and stories along the way.
This conversation we had was so good, that it ended up being almost two hours long so we split it into two parts.
This first part is all about A Day To Remember’s early days, then the second will be all about the current state of the band and everything else Neil does.
And if yo...2021-03-0136 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursDeveloping Projects From Natural Talent with Donovan Melero (Hail The Sun / Kill Iconic)Donovan Melero joins me to talk about Hail The Sun's new music, Kill Iconic, and everything else I listed in the timestamps. Do y'all use the timestamps? I hope so. They take a long time to write out.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro - Who Donovan is and what he does.
6:03 - Balancing different projects at once and doing it well.
8:10 - How to develop projects out of natural core talents.
11:26 - Donovan's sobriety "obsession" and how that has affected his career trajectory.
15:35 - Early days o...2021-02-221h 09
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursGrowing A Business And Enjoying The Process with Cory Keen (Keen Ramps)Cory Keen joins us this week to share the lessons he’s learned in building and scaling a company from nothing to a massive success.
We focused on talking about the middle part of that journey and how to overcome the challenges that come with the success of a growing business, while also still keeping things light and fun.
This was a super insightful one that I think everyone will get a ton out of! If you do, share it with a friend and spread the word!
Timestamps:
0:00...2021-02-151h 14
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Get Brand Partnerships & Develop Artist Relationships with Bryce Carr (Fender)Bryce Carr is the Director of Artist Marketing at Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. He joins us this week to share some tips and tricks on working with brands in the musical instrument space and to share some thoughts on brand partnerships.
In addition we talk about Fender as a brand and some of the incredible things they’ve been focused on lately.
Bryce provided so much value in this one! If you got something out of it, please do us the biggest favor and share it with a friend that would enjoy it as well!...2021-02-081h 06
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow Taji Ameen Got His Start Hosting VICE One Star ReviewsTaji Ameen is the host of One Star Reviews on VICE as well as a producer and videographer. This is his story!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:17 - Who you are and what you do
4:25 - An internship at VICE leading to so much more
10:05 - Going from skateboarding to getting into filming video and other interests
15:07 - Moving from New York to California, then coming back to NY
20:00 - Becoming a full time shooter at VICE and occasionally hosting
22:52 - Having...2021-01-1847 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursNever Give Up & Chase Your Passion with Nick Nukem (Radio Host)Nick Nukem is the co-host of The Plug Radio on Apple Music. He joins us this week to tell his story, talk about never giving up on a career in music, and shares what it's like to finally have his own radio show!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
4:15 - Who you are and what you do
6:06 - The early days and getting fired from his first radio job
13:45 - Meeting PJ Butta and getting into music journalism
19:00 - The excitement of finding new music online back i...2021-01-111h 09
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursBest Of - Holiday Special Ft. Gavin Chops (Chelsea Cutler Drummer) / Chris Ruff (Fueled By Ramen) / Jack Gallagher (C3 Management)A "Best Of" round up with my favorite clips from 3 of the latest episodes featuring: Gavin Chops (Chelsea Culter / Pack Records), Chris Ruff (Fueled By Ramn) and Jack Gallagher (Mt. Joy / C3 Management).
I've noticed that longer episodes do poorly around the holidays, so what better time to take the "Best Of" episode concept for a walk? Let's rip!
1:05 - Gavin Chops: Goals mean nothing if you don’t actually DO things to accomplish them.
6:15 - Chris Ruff: Taking pride in what you do, br...2020-12-2118 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursBalancing Music & Business with Gavin Chops (Drummer of Chelsea Cutler | Founder of Pack Records | Founder of Bear & Owl Management)Gavin Chops is a rare breed of musician and business man all in one. Not only is he the drummer for Chelsea Cutler, he's also the founder of Pack Records and Bear & Owl Management.
He joins us this week to share his come up story, and explains how he manages so many projects while maintaining passion and attention to detail in all of them.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Who you are and what you do
9:25 - The turning point of committing to music fully
14:25...2020-12-1458 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursBreaking Rules In Music The Right Way with Chris Ruff (Fueled By Ramen / Elektra Music Group)Chris Ruff from Fueled By Ramen & Elektra Music Group joins us this week to share his incredible story. We talk about his early days living in the UK and discovering music, then taking some serious risks to get to the US and work for several legendary record labels including Sub Pop, Atlantic, and now Fueled By Ramen and Elektra.
A common theme in his life is thinking outside the box and disrupting things the right way. He shares some epic stories of getting super creative on artist marketing campaigns and also talks about the importance of caring a...2020-12-071h 05
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursMaking The Best Of 2020 Against All Odds with Artist Manager Jack Gallagher (C3 Management, Mt. Joy)Mt. Joy’s manager, Jack Gallagher joins us this week to talk about a specific subject. How he and Mt. Joy made the best of 2020 and stayed proactive even when they were thrown every curveball you can imagine. They had an album coming out, they had festivals lined up, they were on tour with the Lumineers and it all fell apart . But! Every time a new obstacle came up they stayed positive and proactive then adapted. This is their story of exactly that.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
3:56 - How’d you get...2020-11-301h 07
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Stay Motivated As An Artist with NOVUL (Artist Interview)NOVUL is an independent female pop artist with a super fun take on her branding and sound. I really like what she’s doing and figured she’d have a great story behind it all. Turns out, she did!
She talks about her early days of growing up in a super small town in Canada, working with Poet Name Life of The Black Eyed Peas, how she’s used TikTok and YouTube to market her project and much much more. Hope you enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
6:16 - Starting as an e...2020-11-1645 min
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursBest Of: Johnny Minardi (Elektra / Fueled By Ramen / Roadrunner)Johnny Minardi is the VP of A&R at Elektra Music Group, Fueled By Ramen and Roadrunner Records. He came on the podcast last year and had one of the most popular episodes to date! This is a “Best Of” version of that episode filled with his craziest stories, and most inspirational quotes.
If you aren’t familiar with his work, he’s signed Tones and I, grandson, nothing, nowhere., The Band CAMINO, FEVER 333, AND works on DTA records with Travis Barker from Blink-182.
In addition, he’s become one of my closest friends, and my mentor...2020-11-091h 12
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Make Merch | Andrew Doyle (Overcast Merchandise)This week Andrew Doyle joins the podcast to teach you everything you need to know about making high quality merch for your artist project.
We get into all of the essentials like: estimating quantities, understanding different garments, what it should cost to get merch made, getting designs, different payment terms, and different fulfillment options, and how to make extremely custom clothing.
Timestamps:
3:50 - Who you are and what you do
4:52 - Growing up in Iowa and getting into the punk and hardcore scene
15:29 - Booking shows the...2020-11-021h 31
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursHow To Grow a Podcast and YouTube Channel with Lee Shaner (Kinda Neat, KnockSteady, You Feel Me Podcast)Lee Shaner is the host and creator of the Kinda Neat YouTube channel and podcast. In addition he raps under the name of Intuition.
He's been involved with the the underground hip hop scene for the the better part of two decades. He's also grown several music podcasts and YouTube channels including SkullCandy's "You Feel Me Podcast" and KnockSteady's "KnockSteady Live".
He joins us this week to bless us with his wisdom on growing podcasts and YouTube channels the right way in addition to telling his incredible come up story.
Ti...2020-10-261h 13
Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursEp. 63: Zac Carper (FIDLAR) | The Future Of MusicZac Carper is in the band FIDLAR, and is also an incredible producer. This week he joins us to discuss the future of music and what he's currently inspired by.
We also get into his early days of getting into trouble and growing up in Hawaii, finding music, chasing a dream to become a producer, and the success of FIDLAR.
He's got a truly amazing story and is just a rad dude in general. I think you'll really like this episode. It's one of my favorites!
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Where Are All My Friends | Discovering Creative Careers with Inspiring EntrepreneursEp. 59: Evange Livanos | How to Get A Great Music Manager in 2020Evange is an artist manager who owns Alternate Side Management and has a record label with Elektra Music Group called Public Consumption. She's been in the music business for almost 20 years and is an absolute BOSS!
Her come up story has already been told, so we changed it up for this episode and went straight into the good stuff! I pick her brain on very specific questions like how to position yourself as an artist to get a great music manager or record label, how to best release music in 2020 with times changing, and...2020-08-1753 min