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No ReturnsThe One Where We Listen to Christmas MusicBefore There Was Cuffing Season, There Was Me—12 Years Old
The holiday season is upon us, and Alyssa and Kevin discuss holiday music and traditions—the good and the bad. They also recall their experiences with Santa, and engage in a cookie exchange when the podcast was A Reasonable Day.
Please take a listen to our very reasonable holiday playlist on Spotify.
Alyssa Savino is a writer, a pop culture enthusiast, and is "deeply Midwestern." Subscribe to her newsletter, Soft Earlobe, listen to her "mini-podcast" (often about snacks) Xylophone Break, and follow her on T...
2023-12-1159 min
La musicaleLa musicale spéciale NOËL 2022Une émission La Musicale Spéciale NOEL 2022 qui nous présente 100 titres sortis cette année pour Noël et le temps de l’avent que vous pouvez écouter en intégralité sur la playlist Noël 2022 de l’Eglise protestante unie de France sur Spotify et Deezer.
Vous pourrez entendre dans cette émission spéciale de La Musicale Noël 2022 l’esprit, l’historique et parfois les paroles de ces chants de Noël nouveaux ou très anciens. De courts extraits interprétés par de grands artistes seront offerts à vos oreilles pour de belles heures de louanges…
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2022-12-191h 05
Music & ProfitsBringing Artists to the Boardroom - Episode #28 w/ Latoya CooperLatoya Cooper has helped many black women in music soar with her program Music Meets the Boardroom. We talk the business of music, strategic moves, Latoya Coopers career and so much more. Great opportunities for artists. So much game and some insight on trademarks.... Follow Latoya Cooper on IG: @latoya_cooper_the_songstress #Music&Profits #Podcast #MusicBusiness #LatoyacooperMusic & Profits Podcast: https://musiclegacybuilders.podlink.t... Join Music Legacy Builders w/ Courtney Benjamin & Ron D: https://www.benjaminentacademy.com/ Follow us on IG: Music Legacy Builders: @musiclegacybuilders Courtney Benjamin: @courtneybenjaminmusic Ron D: @theofficialrond--- Support this...
2021-12-101h 45
Music & ProfitsMarried Couples Working Together in the Music Industry - Episode #27 w/ Yin & YangYou ever wonder whats its like to work together with your spouse in the same industry. Checkout this great duo making a name for themselves in hip hop showing how you can build together and have balance. Yin & Yang are a married couple out of Texas; making Austin proud. Like Share and subscribe as we take a music and marriage journey with Yin & Yang. You build more sticking together; it's nothing like a spouse understanding the industry your in. Dropping a lot of family, business and industry nuggets. Follow our Guest: IG: @yin.yangmusicTikTok: @yin.yangmusicMusic & Profits Podcast: https://musiclegacybuilders...
2021-09-241h 37Music & ProfitsTHE WORK BEHIND GETTING YOUR ARTISTS TO THE BIG STAGE - Episode #26 w/ DERRICK MCKINNEYHoustons' own Loud Muzik Ceo Derrick Mckinney talks to us about strategy and systems he's used to elevate his artists and label. The power of relationships are valuable. You don't need to abuse relationships but come with value to exchange value. See how you can get through the ups and downs as a business owner and label owner; we keep going with our strong "WHY's".Follow Derrick Mckinney on IG: @derrickmc Music & Profits Podcast: https://musiclegacybuilders.podlink.to/Music_and_Profits_Podcast Join Music Legacy Builders w/ Courtney Benjamin & Ron D: https://www.be...
2021-08-0652 minMusic & ProfitsUnderstanding How to Profit First - Episode #25 w/ Susanne MarigaPaying your profits first is so key to business; we discuss this with Susanne Mariga and so much more about her book "Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises". We don't have money problems we have management issues. How many artists or music industry business owners are truly managing our cash correctly; let alone paying ourselves. Follow Susanne on IG: @susanne.marigaJoin Music Legacy Builders w/ Courtney Benjamin & Ron D: https://www.benjaminentacademy.com/ Follow us on IG: Music Legacy Builders: @musiclegacybuilders Courtney Benjamin: @courtneybenjaminmusic Ron D: @theofficialrond--- Support this podcast: http...
2021-07-3047 minMusic & ProfitsBenefits of Tracking Your Radio Spins - Episode #24 w/ Mike Matthews (Digital Radio Tracker)Radio tracking has its benefits and helps gain traction to see where your audience is coming from and where to spend your marketing dollars. Also bonus info for radio stations to become monitored has its benefits as well. All this and more checkout our interview with Mike Matthews founder of Digital Radio Tracker https://digitalradiotracker.com/Join Music Legacy Builders w/ Courtney Benjamin & Ron D: https://www.benjaminentacademy.com/ Follow us on IG: Music Legacy Builders: @musiclegacybuilders Courtney Benjamin: @courtneybenjaminmusic Ron D: @theofficialrond--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2021-07-231h 46Music & ProfitsTransparency of Street Teams and Artist Marketing - Episode #23 w/ Rapjuggernaut (KING PIN)"Transparency of Street Teams and Artist Marketing" Take a journey with us as we talk to Rapjuggernaut about street teams, getting your music out there and so much more. PromoVatican, ArtRevSol (FREE ARTIST AUDIT) "Put Me In The Game Coach" when you see Rapjuggernaut IG:@rapjuggernaut Join Music Legacy Builders w/ Courtney Benjamin & Ron D: https://www.benjaminentacademy.com/ Follow us on IG: Music Legacy Builders: @musiclegacybuilders Courtney Benjamin: @courtneybenjaminmusic Ron D: @theofficialrond--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2021-07-161h 18
Hip Hop Orchestra PresentsEpisode 87: Ft. Courtney Benjamin x Ron D*SPONSOR* We are SO excited to announce that we have Official Sponsorship from a truly incredible company in Odin's Vault, a dedicated company who only provide the very best officially licensed Pop Culture Merchandise, from Funko Pops to T Shirts, DC Comics to Marvel, you want it? Then over RIGHT NOW to Odin's Vault - Website Below: https://odinsvault.co.uk/Welcome to Episode 87 of The Hip Hop Orchestra Presents PodcastIn this Episode, we are introduced to the AMAZING Courtney Benjamin and Ron D, Founders of Music Legacy Builders
2021-07-1345 minMusic & ProfitsNavigating Through The Business Side of The Music Industry - Episode #22 w/ Wendy DayIn this episode Courtney Benjamin & Ron D talk with Wendy Day about: "Navigating through the business side of the music industry" The Business of Music Strategies Importance of Trademarking Choosing your Artist Name and much moreINSTAGRAM | http://www.instagram.com/rapcoalition Want to hire Wendy Day to help your career? http://www.HelpfulAngel.comJoin Music Legacy Builders w/ Courtney Benjamin & Ron D: https://www.benjaminentacademy.com/ Follow us on IG: Music Legacy Builders: @musiclegacybuilders Courtney Benjamin: @courtneybenjaminmusic Ron D: @theofficialrond--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2021-06-251h 02Music & ProfitsFeeding Your BusinessJOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY AND LEARN ABOUT ARTIST MANAGEMENT, MUSIC PUBLISHING, ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, MUSIC INDUSTRY EDUCATION AND MORE....LEARN THE ART OF MUSIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTJoin Music Legacy Builders w/ Courtney Benjamin & Ron D: https://www.benjaminentacademy.com/ Follow us on IG: Music Legacy Builders: @musiclegacybuilders Courtney Benjamin: @courtneybenjaminmusic Ron D: @theofficialrond--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-08-0739 minMusic & ProfitsSocial Media / MarketingJOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY AND LEARN ABOUT ARTIST MANAGEMENT, MUSIC PUBLISHING, ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, MUSIC INDUSTRY EDUCATION AND MORE....LEARN THE ART OF MUSIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-07-311h 20Music & ProfitsTopic: Benefits you Overlook with your PROsJOIN OUR FACEBOOK COMMUNITY AND LEARN ABOUT ARTIST MANAGEMENT, MUSIC PUBLISHING, ARTIST DEVELOPMENT, MUSIC INDUSTRY EDUCATION AND MORE....LEARN THE ART OF MUSIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENThttps://www.facebook.com/groups/musicnprofitshttps://www.instagram.com/musicnprofits/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-07-2457 minMusic & ProfitsPersonal Credit VS Business CreditIn many cases, you won’t be able to complete business transactions if your business doesn’t have credit. Lenders will use a business’s credit history when figuring out whether or not to loan the business money. You’ll also need credit in order to get business insurance. In many instances, you won’t be able to buy goods and services for your business without access to credit.Why can’t you use your personal credit for all of that? In some cases you can, but you really shouldn’t. The IRS has strict rules about mixing persona...
2020-07-171h 18Music & ProfitsAll the Money isn't Yours!!!In case you ever forget that it takes money to make money with your music, Courtney and Ron go over some general income and expense categories that may factor into your business/budgeting forecasts... now you know why music industry professionals say that it costs MORE to market and promote music than it does to record it!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-07-1059 minMusic & ProfitsInterview w/ Courtney Benjamin & Akinyemi AyinoluwaInterview w/ Courtney Benjamin & Akinyemi Ayinoluwa- Music Attorney & Partner. Hightower Solicitors.Join our Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicnprofits--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-07-0335 minMusic & ProfitsAMI Studios Podcast w/ Ron DIn Artist Mill International Studios North Carolina cooking up. Seems like work never stops. Not concerned about the new Jordan’s, I’m concerned about the new 250 Ohm Closed Construction Studio Headphones.💪🏾 🎙️ 🎧 Excuse the background noise the studio was being renovated so there were lots of fans and machines on.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-06-2614 minMusic & ProfitsRon D w/ DJ Iceman (Wu -Tang Dj's) on music industry, Producers, Engineers and More!!!Ron D having a conversation with Wu-Tang DJ Iceman Robert Anderson about the music industry, Producers, Engineers and More!!!www.bigbossbeatz.comSpotify link-https://spoti.fi/2MKuKEdJoin Our Facebook Community --->>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicnprofits/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-06-1946 minMusic & ProfitsTag Your MusicCourtney Benjamin and Ron D tackles the importance of tags for your music. Especially when submitting music for licensing tags are key. Just like SEO keywords will helps people and music supervisors find your music. So listen to a song and see how it makes you feel.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-06-121h 02Music & ProfitsMetadataToday we will dive into METADATA step by step. This will help you not get your submissions to music supervisors or radio programmers deleted. Join our community Music & Profits- Part 1--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-06-051h 43Music & ProfitsWhat They Don't Tell You About NetworkingJust as there are teams of business and social entrepreneurs who launch a startup together, there can also be teams of network entrepreneurs who work together to catalyze and sustain networks. A team can be stronger and more resilient than any single person, if they too are connected through a shared purpose and trust for impact.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-05-2904 minMusic & ProfitsUnderstanding The Jargon (Contracts)Because of their legal complexity, music contracts can be quite hard to decipher. They come in different shapes and sizes, and will often vary depending on the label, and the status of the artist involved. Even so, many of their commercial terms are similar. They certainly require closer inspection as Courtney Benjamin and Ron D discusses Contracts DO's and Dont's.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-05-2247 minMusic & Profits5 Music Income Sources During PandemicSeveral musicians over the last months are still bringing in a stable income despite the effects of the pandemic. The common thread between them is that they have cultivated multiple sources of income. In fact, the average number of income sources is 4, and some reported as many as 8.It’s common for musicians to have jobs outside of music. That is one way to diversify, but what about within music? And what new sources should you consider during this “shelter at home” period?Some income sources you may not have considered include online teaching, creating a mini...
2020-05-1502 minMusic & Profits3 Common mistakes made when picking a microphoneThe most common question I hear from producers, engineers, artist, etc.. revolves around which microphones are worth it and which ones are just hype.But the reality is that none of us have $10k to drop on a microphone, and even established studios are probably better off investing that money elsewhere. That being said, today’s younger engineer should know how to spend their hard earned money on microphones that will not only capture flawless takes with minimal post-processing but will also be utilitarian enough to work in a variety of circumstances.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mus...
2020-05-0803 minMusic & ProfitsAll The Money Is Not Yours - Courtney BenjaminArtists understand in the business of your performance, album sales, touring, etc. The money is not all yours so when you have income coming in make sure you pay your business expenses; include yourself in that payment and your company so you both can grow. Background Music By: Agile Society Song: MISS ME Courtesy of C Benjamin Publishing--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-05-0108 minMusic & ProfitsMUSIC PUBLISHING BLUESSometimes you have to put fire underneath a songwriter or artist. We tell you we need certain things for a reason from you artists/songwriters. Learn in the video to help us help you.... Chuuuuuch Background Music By: Agile Society Song: MISS ME Courtesy of C Benjamin Publishing--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-04-2406 minMusic & ProfitsPassing the work instead of doing the workHave any artists ever hired a manager before it was time. Take some time and learn what you need for your music business; get educated and remain a consistent student.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-04-1736 minMusic & Profits3 Cool Places you can sell your music online. w/Ron DDon't get into the habit of waiting on an opportunity before you do anything on your own. You can be making money with your music Now. Not now but Right Now!!! I'm going to show you 3 site where you can go and sell your music thats already established and is already generating a lot of traffic to the site. Make sure you join the facebook group Music & Profits. audiosocket.com musicbed.com pond5.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-04-1104 minMusic & ProfitsProducers!!!!! Less is More w/ Ron DRon D talks about Being specific and strategic when making music. Producers have a habit of overdoing it and Ron wants to share how to create a balanced track. Join the Group: Music & Profits Facebook Group--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-04-1004 minMusic & ProfitsStop letting opportunities slip away!!! w/ Courtney BenjaminSo many times artists getting in their own way. Dare to be different, go against the grain and blaze your asset trail. Turn the Popeyes line into followers and income. Ed Sheeran positioned hisself in the streets performing and selling CDs. It takes a business mindset to leave that couch to stop waiting on people to come save you. Go to the people and position yourself.....Chuuuuuuch--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-04-0303 minMusic & ProfitsTIP: ARTISTS its ok to say NOCourtney Benjamin speaks on a couple things to look out for when your a artist without management and how you dont have to take every gig. Always remain a student no matter how much you think you know!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-03-3101 minMusic & ProfitsWelcome to Music N ProfitsCourtney Benjamin & Ron D welcomes all the new members in the Music & Profits facebook group. We are here to give opportunities and help artists, producers, managers and publishers. A journey to helping artists/producers turn their music into profits. Secure All The Bags... Join the Group: Music & Profits Facebook Group--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/music-n-profits/support
2020-03-2710 min
Everything Horror PodcastSpecial: Three Year AnniversaryThree years have been completed. Total of 60+ Episodes this time around, which was a pretty impressive year I thought. We surpassed over 6,000 downloads! Achieved over 500 Likes on Facebook, and whelp it kind of goes on. The ride was again bumpy and yet met with more amazing people. Here's a little thank you Episode, and again here's our shout outs below. 2019, marked Paul's debut short horror flick entitled. The Passenger: A Vermont Urban Legend, which was reviewed by Stace Meister Horror Center, Darsh Reviews Movies, Cannibal Kidd Reviews and HorrO's Gory Reviews. Tessa and Paul were interviewed on Spoiler Country regarding...
2020-02-1228 min