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After the Crash
Ep. 57 – Behind the Wheel || After the Crash Podcast
Behind the Wheel: A Trucker’s Perspective on Wrecks, Roads & RealityIn this episode of After the Crash, we sit down with professional truck driver Akeem Hicks to talk about what really happens after a serious semi-truck crash—from the physical and emotional aftermath to the everyday risks truckers face on the road.Akeem opens up about dangerous conditions in construction zones, the impact of driver fatigue and distractions, and the growing debate around autonomous trucks. He also shares his experience working with Craig, Kelley & Faultless after his crash—and why the right legal...
2025-04-03
31 min
Wisdom Today with Bill Kelley
747. Craig Sculthorpe Shares his Personal Testimony - February 11, 2025
Welcome to Wisdom Today with Bill Kelley. Today we will be going over Proverb 11. I will then introduce you to my special guest, Craig Sculthorpe. Craig will be sharing a portion of his testimony today with us. He will tell us that he was born in 1945, and share a bit about his early childhood. He will then tell us a little of the story of when he received Jesus as his Lord and Savior when he was in his early 30s. He will then go back to his years of serving our country for six years in the Marine...
2025-02-11
37 min
After the Crash
Ep. 55 – Mastering Your Deposition || After the Crash Podcast
Mastering Your Deposition: How to Prepare, Stay Confident, and Avoid Common TrapsAttorneys David Craig and Alex Craig break down the deposition process, from Zoom vs. in-person to handling tough questions. They cover the importance of medical records, when attorneys object to unfair questioning, and what to do if you need a translator. Whether you’re preparing for a deposition or just want to understand the process, this episode offers expert legal insights.00:00 Intro: Why Depositions Matter02:51 What Is a Deposition?03:21 How Do Depositions Work?04:58 How Long Does a Deposition Take?05:27 Wh...
2025-02-10
43 min
After the Crash
Ep. 54 – Weathering the Winter Storm || After the Crash Podcast
Weathering the Winter Storm: How Snow and Ice Impact Trucking Accidents and Road SafetyIn this episode of After the Crash, attorney David Craig sits down with retired meteorologist Randy Ollis to explore how weather conditions contribute to truck wrecks and road safety challenges. They share invaluable insights into the role of forensic weather analysis in truck accident cases, practical driving tips for adverse weather, and how everyone on the road shares a responsibility for safety.0:00 – Introduction: Meet David Craig and retired meteorologist Randy Ollis.2:08 – Randy’s Background: How weather impacts truck wreck investigations.3...
2025-01-27
47 min
Leaders & Legacies
117 - From Termination to Triumph - Kara Kelley's Journey to Empowering Leaders
Kara Kelley, founder and CEO of Clinical HR, who shares her extensive experience in leadership and human resources within the dental industry. Kelley discusses her career trajectory, emphasizing the importance of speaking and leadership skills in business success. Her story begins with unexpected shifts in her career path, leading her to embrace public speaking and eventually establish her own firm.Kelley stresses the significance of aligning with businesses that share your values, a lesson learned through personal trials, including a pivotal termination that propelled her into entrepreneurship. The discussion delves into strategic communication during the pandemic, highlighting...
2024-07-01
33 min
After the Crash
Ep. 40 – Medical Illustrations || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 40 – Medical Illustrations with guest Stephen MaderListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cases.
2024-01-04
57 min
After the Crash
Ep. 39 – Defense Attorney's Perspective || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 39 – Defense Attorney's Perspective with guest Jim RoehrdanzListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these ca...
2023-12-07
1h 15
After the Crash
Ep. 38 – Making Trucking Safer in the United States || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 38 – Making Trucking Safer in the United States with guest Harry AdlerListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top ex...
2023-11-02
51 min
After the Crash
Ep. 37 – A Crash Survivor's Perspective || After the Crash Podcast
Episode 37 – A Crash Survivor's Perspective with guests Alana McGuire & Dawne McKayhttps://lisamarymusic.comhttps://crashsupportnetwork.comListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to...
2023-10-05
49 min
After the Crash
Ep. 36 – A Crash Survivor's Perspective || After the Crash Podcast
Episode 36 – A Crash Survivor's Perspective with guests Lisa Mary & Dawne McKayhttps://lisamarymusic.comhttps://crashsupportnetwork.comListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to...
2023-09-07
37 min
Defending Our Children
Defending Our Children with Craig Sawyer & Forrest Sealey with Kim Kelley & Big Tech Pt2
Kim Kelley was born and raised in a cult, which she escaped at the age of 20. She shared some of her experiences and discussed her perspectives on cults, brainwashing, grooming, ritualistic abuse, child trafficking, and the impact of awareness. How Big Tech is censoring child trafficking awareness. Despite surmounting evidence of child trafficking in all 50 states and every major city, large social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok seem to suppress, censor, and/or remove posts on the topic. The viral impact of these awareness campaigns arms the public with...
2023-08-30
30 min
Defending Our Children
Defending Our Children with Craig Sawyer & Forrest Sealey with Kim Kelley & Big Tech Pt1
Kim Kelley was born and raised in a cult, which she escaped at the age of 20. She shared some of her experiences and discussed her perspectives on cults, brainwashing, grooming, ritualistic abuse, child trafficking, and the impact of awareness. How Big Tech is censoring child trafficking awareness. Despite surmounting evidence of child trafficking in all 50 states and every major city, large social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok seem to suppress, censor, and/or remove posts on the topic. The viral impact of these awareness campaigns arms the public with...
2023-08-30
29 min
Defending Our Children
Defending Our Children with Craig Sawyer & Forrest Sealey with Kim Kelley Pt2
Kim Kelley was born and raised in a cult, which she escaped at the age of 20. She shared some of her experiences and discussed her perspectives on cults, brainwashing, grooming, ritualistic abuse, child trafficking, and the impact of awareness. How Big Tech is censoring child trafficking awareness. Despite surmounting evidence of child trafficking in all 50 states and every major city, large social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok seem to suppress, censor, and/or remove posts on the topic. The viral impact of these awareness campaigns arms the public with...
2023-08-30
30 min
After the Crash
Ep. 35 – Investigator's Perspective || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 35 – Investigator's Perspective with guest Don MayListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cases.
2023-08-03
28 min
After the Crash
Ep. 34 – Court Appointed Guardian of Assets || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 34 – Court Appointed Guardian of Assets with guest Alan SpearsListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in...
2023-07-06
45 min
After the Crash
Ep. 33 – Making Trucking Safer in the United States || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 33 – Making Trucking Safer in the United States with guest Harry AdlerListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top ex...
2023-06-01
58 min
After the Crash
Ep. 32 – Accident Reconstruction & Investigation || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 32 – Accident Reconstruction & Investigation with guest Mike DiTalloListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these ca...
2023-05-04
47 min
After the Crash
Ep. 31 – Accident Data Forensics || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 31 – Accident Data Forensics with guest Scott GreeneListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these ca...
2023-04-06
46 min
Hacks and Hobbies with Junaid Ahmed | Passion to Profit Stories
E490 - Craig Kelley - How Craig Kelley turned his struggles as a musician into a successful business
In this episode, we speak with Craig Kelley, founder of LeadScripts, about his journey from being a struggling musician to creating a successful business. Craig shares his challenges and lessons he learned along the way, including the importance of listening to your audience and delivering solutions that solve their problems. He also shares his experience with AppSumo and how it helped him refine his product through user feedback. This episode is a must-listen if you're an entrepreneur or business owner looking to create a successful product. Our Guest Craig Kelley website: https://leadscripts...
2023-03-09
36 min
After the Crash
Ep. 30 – The Physiatrist’s Role in Cases Involving Serious Injuries || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 30 – The Physiatrist’s Role in Cases Involving Serious Injuries with guest Edward Negovetich, MD Listen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by inter...
2023-03-02
58 min
After the Crash
Ep. 29 – Crash Response Team Coordinator || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 29 – Crash Response Team Coordinator with guest Clint CrabtreeListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in th...
2023-02-02
31 min
After the Crash
Ep. 28 – The Mediation Process || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 28 – The Mediation Process with guest Richard KraegeListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cas...
2023-01-05
1h 03
After the Crash
Ep. 27 – Semi-Truck Wreck Lawyer's Perspective || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 27 – Semi-Truck Wreck Lawyer's Perspective with guest Samantha StevensListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in th...
2022-12-02
43 min
After the Crash
Ep. 26 – Defense Attorney's Perspective || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 26 – Defense Attorney's Perspective with guest John TrimbleListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these ca...
2022-11-06
53 min
After the Crash
Ep. 25 – Trucking Industry Expert || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 25 – Trucking Industry Expert with guest Adam GrillListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these ca...
2022-10-06
47 min
The Pursuit Podcast
71. The Sacred Relationship of Therapy with Kelley Munger
This week my therapist from 10 years ago, Kelley Munger, and I sit down to talk about what she calls is the sacred relationship found during therapy. If you find yourself experiencing crisis or simply overwhelm as a mom, this episode is for you. Kelley shares so many powerful nuggets that will help you feel hope and grace on your journey. Connect with Kelley:Global Counseling Network, GCN (ask for Kelley and tell them Charity Craig sent you): connect hereUpstream Parenting connect with Kelley & Ally hereConnect with Charity:Find more resources...
2022-10-04
29 min
After the Crash
Ep. 24 – Meteorologist Randy Ollis || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 24 – Meteorologist Randy Ollis with guest Randy OllisListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these ca...
2022-09-01
37 min
After the Crash
Ep. 23 – Economic Damages || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 23 – Economic Damages with guest Dr. Stan SmithListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cas...
2022-08-05
37 min
After the Crash
Ep. 22 – Personal Injury Settlement Issues || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 22 – Personal Injury Settlement Issues with guest Jack MeliganListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in the...
2022-07-07
1h 09
After the Crash
Ep. 21 – Defense Attorney's Perspective || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 21 – Defense Attorney's Perspective with guest Mike LangfordListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these case...
2022-06-02
1h 19
After the Crash
Ep. 20 – The Mediation Process || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 20 – The Mediation Process with guest Barry BitzegaioListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cas...
2022-05-05
1h 04
After the Crash
Ep. 19 – Accident Reconstructionists || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 19 – Accident Reconstructionists with guest Steve GrundhoeferListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cases.
2022-04-07
57 min
After the Crash
Ep. 18 – How Worker's Compensation Affects Larger Cases || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 18 – How Worker's Compensation Affects Larger Cases with guest Krysten LeFavourListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts in...
2022-03-03
46 min
After the Crash
Ep. 17 – The Importance of Hiring the Right Attorney || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 17 – The Importance of Hiring the Right Attorney with guest Harlan SchillingerListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top exp...
2022-02-03
48 min
After the Crash
Ep. 16 – A Client's Perspective on a Wrongful Death Case || After the Crash Podcast
Ep. 16 – A Client's Perspective on a Wrongful Death Case || After the Crash Podcast with guest Melinda PennycuffListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the lis...
2022-01-06
38 min
After the Crash
Ep. 15 – Semi Driver Physical Fitness: The Medical Perspective || After the Crash Podcast
Episode 15 – Semi Driver Physical Fitness: The Medical Perspective with guest David J. Fletcher, MDListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing th...
2021-12-02
46 min
After the Crash
Ep. 13 – Investing in Your Case: Trial Consultants || After the Crash Podcast
Episode 13 – Investing in Your Case: Trial Consultants with guest Amy PardieckListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts in...
2021-10-06
1h 10
After the Crash
Ep. 12 – Semi Truck Wrecks: The Mechanic's Perspective || After the Crash Podcast
Episode 12 – Semi Truck Wrecks: The Mechanic's Perspective with guest Gary McMinowayListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts in...
2021-09-02
58 min
After the Crash
Ep. 11 – A Crash Survivor's Perspective || After the Crash Podcast
Episode 11 – A Crash Survivor's Perspective with guest Dawne McKayListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in th...
2021-08-05
1h 02
After the Crash
Ep. 10 – Pick the Right Lawyer for Your Semi-Truck Wreck Case || After the Crash Podcast
Episode 10 – Pick the Right Lawyer for Your Semi-Truck Wreck Case with guest Michael LeizermanListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing th...
2021-07-02
55 min
After the Crash
Ep. 9 – Settlement Videos || After the Crash Podcast
Episode 9 – Settlement Videos with guest Bobby CraigListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in these cases.
2021-06-04
36 min
After the Crash
Ep. 8 – Certified Financial Planner Susan Elser on Protecting Settlements || After the Crash Podcast
Episode 8 – Certified Financial Planner Susan Elser on Protecting SettlementsListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in th...
2021-05-06
30 min
After the Crash
Ep. 7 – Cell Phone Data Collection || After the Crash Podcast
Episode 7 – Cell Phone Data Collection with guest Benjamin BierceListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in th...
2021-04-02
1h 11
After the Crash
Ep. 6 – Medical Life Care Plans || After the Crash Podcast
Episode 6 – Medical Life Care Plans with guest Shirley DaughertyListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top experts involved in th...
2021-03-04
42 min
After the Crash
Ep. 5 – Protecting Your Financial Future With Structured Settlements || After the Crash Podcast
Episode 5 – "Protecting Your Financial Future With Structured Settlements" with guest Todd MorrowListen to more episodes of After the Crash:https://www.ckflaw.com/after-the-crash-podcast__This podcast will dive deep into what happens after a crash caused by a semi or other commercial motor vehicle. It is the goal of the podcast to provide information that victims of semi-truck wrecks or those who have suffered serious injuries, brain injuries, or the death of a loved one, need to know. Information is power, and David Craig works to empower the listener by interviewing the top ex...
2021-02-04
1h 05
True Grit with Craig Kautsch
John Kelley
Imagine being newly married, strapped with school debt in a new town where you know less than 5 people. This week’s guest is Dr. John Kelley. Owner and founder of Kelley Orthodontics. Dr. Kelley attended Baylor University and received his Doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. He and his wife Allision moved to FW in 1999 and founded Live Thankfully which is a not for profit that’s had a huge impact on our local community.Hop in and listen to his out-of-the-box approach to business!
2021-01-04
1h 11
Music Marketing Podcast
[53] Where To Get Traffic For Your Music
Getting views for your music and videos can be tough. Mostly because the majority of people don’t know how to do it. Chances are you already know where your fans are hanging out. What bands do you sound similar to? Where are their fans hanging out? That’s where your fans are too! They just don’t know that they’re your fans yet. There are 3 types of traffic and I’ve pretty much borrowed this concept from Russell Brunson. He’s arguably one of the best marketers on the plane...
2020-02-20
09 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[52] Instagram Music Marketing 101
Instagram music marketing is another simple but super important piece of your journey to your first 1,000 fans and beyond. The first thing you have to consider is if your audience is even on Instagram. Only you can answer that. Is that where you hang out? Is that where people that like your style and music hangout? Chances are, it is. I think it’d be very rare for any musical audience to not be on Instagram. So, what can you do to maximize your fan reach on Instagram and gr...
2020-02-13
06 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[51] How To Submit Your Music To Record Labels
You want your music in the hands of record label executives? Good, I’m happy for you. Now, don’t blow your chances of even getting heard or seen. If you’re all in then you need to learn how to submit your music to record labels. There are a ton of record labels out there. Obviously, most of them are small independent record labels. That’s good for you. If you can find and connect with a small label there are many benefits. If they love you then you’ll g...
2020-02-06
11 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[50] What To Include In The First Email - Booking Gigs
Over the last few weeks we've been focusing on booking gigs using emails. The numbers from 2019 were overwhelming in favor of sending email instead of calling. Venues and music promoters don't want you calling them. Think about it... do you answer unknown numbers? Absolutely, not. So, now that we know we should be reaching out to clubs using emails let's dive into what your first email should look like. The first thing we need to understand is that we are "cold" emailing the venues. If you don't...
2020-01-30
06 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[49] Simple Email Subject Line For Booking Gigs
Today we’re going to dig into a simple email subject line for booking gigs. Sending emails to venues to book gigs was the clear winner last year and it is the preferred means of being contacted by almost all booking agents. Often times the subject line is the last thing artists think about when contacting clubs or music blogs. It’s just a required field on the form. But when you’re contacting venues to book gigs, the subject of the email is critical. It needs to get the bo...
2020-01-16
08 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[48] Book Gigs Using Follow Up Emails
In the last podcast I shared what we learned in 2019. It was more of a confirmation that email is the way to book gigs. Today we’re going to dig into the key ingredient to making email work for booking gigs. It’s important that you approach sending emails the right way when contacting venues for gigs. We’re not going to talk about the proper “content” for your subject line today. Instead we’re going to focus on the strategy of the follow up email for booking gigs. Articl...
2020-01-09
07 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[47] How To Book Gigs In 2020
Hindsight is 2020. If you are like me, you learned a lot in 2019. Let’s look at 2 clear lessons learned. Article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/how-to-book-gigs-in-2020/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster helps musicians and bands book gigs, promote their music and submit to independent record labels. ############################## --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gigfaster/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gigfaster/support
2020-01-02
08 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[46] 5 Things You Need To Do Before The New Year
The new year is quickly approaching. Now is the time to get your act in gear. It’s time to get your musical goals and products in line so you can kill it in January and beyond. A new year always offers hope, a new page, a new opportunity for success and change. The truth is, you don’t have to wait for a change in the year to start. The people who have abs on the beach didn’t get them with New Year’s resolutions. They got them by working...
2019-12-24
09 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[45] The Secret To Getting Anything You Want
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to get anything you wanted? Anything your heart desires at the snap of your fingers. Yes, that would be a dream come true for most. We all know that that dream is just that… a dream. Or is it? Have you ever known someone that just seemed to get anything they wanted? Article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/the-secret-to-getting-anything-you-want/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster helps...
2019-12-17
10 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[44] Music CRMs – What You Need To Know
Today we’re going to look at Music CRMs. What they are, why you’re falling behind if you’re not using one and why you need one. A Music CRM doesn’t need to be an expensive monthly bill or complicated. Article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/music-crms-what-you-need-to-know/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster helps musicians and bands book gigs, promote their music and submit to independent record labels. ############################## --- Send in a voice message: https://p...
2019-12-10
10 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[43] How To Be Your Own Music Publicist
Learning how to be your own music publicist is not hard. In fact, by the time you hire a music publicist you should be well aware what they do and what to expect from them. Before you learn how to be a music publicist yourself, first you need to understand exactly what is involved. Article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/how-to-be-your-own-music-publicist/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster helps musicians and bands book gigs, promote their music and submit to i...
2019-12-03
14 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[42] What To Say To Venues To Book Gigs
So many bands and artists have no idea what to say to venues to book gigs. They might be diligent about contacting the venues but they use the wrong words and never book gigs. Often times, bands will write a book when they really only need to say 2 sentences. The more you write in an email to the venue the greater your chance of not getting a response or even read. Venue booking agents are swamped and receive a lot of email requests. When you send an email using...
2019-11-28
09 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[41] 3 Things To Do Before Every Gig
Today you will learn 3 things to do before every gig. While they may not be rocket science they are forgotten and ignored more often than not. So many times we get so excited about our show all we do is practice and prepare for it. That’s good but you can’t forget that the point of your show, to play for an audience. Additionally, your audience is your customer base. They’ll be the ones bringing the cash to buy drinks and anything else you got. These...
2019-11-25
07 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[40] How To Find Gigs As An Opening Act
Learning how to find gigs as an opening act is the start of booking headlining shows. Often times an opening slot will give you the exposure to booking a paid gig. Finding opening acts shows is really not that hard. They usually aren’t advertised but occasionally they might be. The best way to go about getting opening act gigs is simply by asking. Article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/how-to-find-gigs-as-an-opening-act/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster hel...
2019-11-21
05 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[39] Best Way to Contact Venues For Gigs
The best way to contact venues for gigs has changed over the years. In the past, you had a couple of choices. You could call or just show up at the club and try to connect with the booking agent. I did both, a LOT! The first time you called always ended up being the “get good info” call. You’d almost never get the person who books gigs and it was almost always at the wrong time. So, you’d leave a message, get the name of the person w...
2019-11-18
08 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[38] Best Way To Land Your First Gig
The best way to land your first gig is not hard. There are 5 easy steps you can take. It’s actually easy. You just have to be persistent and never give up. If you want to book your first gig then follow these simple steps below. Article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/best-way-to-land-your-first-gig/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster helps musicians and bands book gigs, promote their music and submit to independent record labels. ############################## --- Send in...
2019-11-14
08 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[37] How to Increase Your Gig Pay by 100%
Everybody wants paid but how can you increase what you get paid to play at your booked gigs? There are some simple things that you can do now that will likely increase what you’re paid. First off, we have to be real. Most people think they deserve to be paid waaaay more than they’re worth. We see Taylor Swift made a whopping $90 MILLION on her 2018 tour and think, well, we need to get paid too! The problem is, we’re not at the top of the heap. ...
2019-11-11
09 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[36] The Best Email Sequence For Booking Gigs
If you want the best email sequence for booking gigs then you came to the right place. I’ve booking big gigs using email and know it works. Some people may argue that email is not the route to go to book gigs but they’re wrong. The problem is they do it all wrong. If you’re going to book gigs using emails then you need to make sure you do it right. If you haphazardly send emails to booking agents and just hope it will work then you ma...
2019-11-07
13 min
Movers Mindset
Rafe Kelley: Hero's journey, practice, and self transformation
How can movement practices, particularly parkour, serve as tools for self-transformation and personal growth? Rafe Kelley dives deep into his thoughts about the hero’s journey and it’s relevance to parkour. He shares his own journey and research into parkour and movement, finding meaning in practicing, and why he trains in nature. Rafe discusses parkour’s power as a transformative practice, the spirit behind it, and what makes it unique. "What parkour does is it provides a mini hero's journey that can be approached over and over again in your training sessions." ~ Rafe Kelley (3:23) ...
2019-11-06
1h 32
Music Marketing Podcast
[35] Why You’ll Never Book Gigs
When is the last time you tried to book gigs? How often do you try per week? Do you follow up? Are you pushy? Are you even worthy of a gig? Many musicians wonder why they never book gigs but the truth is it’s fairly obvious, at least to the person that needs bands for their club. Venues, clubs, theaters, coffee shops, yadda, yadda, yadda, need new acts. They are constantly on the lookout for fresh new talent and established bands that can fill their need. The opportunity is...
2019-11-04
10 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[34] Best Ways To Make Money In Music
The best way to make money in music is different for each person. It depends on what you like and what you enjoy doing. You want to make money in music for the long haul so it needs to be something you love doing. Making money is one thing but if you don’t like what you’re doing to make it then it won’t last. That’s a recipe for disaster and one thing will happen, you’ll quit. You need to consider what you really love doing....
2019-10-31
12 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[33] How To Make Band Practice Awesome
Today we’re going to look into how to make band practice awesome. Sounds like a challenge. Band practices are the necessary evil we endure to get to the live show. Live performances reveal how much or how little a band practiced. You almost always need to practice more than you think. You may get your set right 100% of the time at practice but inevitably during a live gig something will happen. If you’re practiced enough your muscles and the words will come naturally without much thought. Di...
2019-10-28
09 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[32] How To Book Gigs Today
Let’s look into how to book gigs today. If you’re a musician then chances are you will perform at some point. I hope so! If not you’ll be missing out on the awesome feeling of sharing your talent with others. Performing live is such a rush. Especially when you play well and the crowd is engaged. Great performances don’t just happen. It takes time and a lot of practice to master performance. The more practiced you are the more you can enjoy performing. Imagine...
2019-10-24
15 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[31] Do This To Fix Your Music Bio
If you think you don’t need to fix your music bio then you’re wrong. The music biography better known as an EPK or electronic press kit is your resume for booking gigs, promoting your music and getting recognition. With the thousands of artists that use GigFaster I see a LOT of artist bios. Some are good but most are terrible. Take no offense. We’ll chalk it up as just not knowing what venues, music bloggers and record labels are really looking for. Although you should adjust your b...
2019-10-21
08 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[30] How To Promote Your Music On Instagram
Today we’re going to look into how to promote your music on Instagram. People love instagram so if you ignore it you are missing out on a lot of potential fans. First things first, if you want to promote your music on Instagram you need to grab an Instagram account. Your name or handle should be something that everyone will remember. It doesn’t have to be exact but your fans will be searching so make it easy for them. Instagram was bought by Facebook just a few year...
2019-10-17
09 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[29] How To Get Signed To A Record Label
If you want to get signed to a record label you have to be willing to work hard. Major and independent record labels are businesses. They need to make money. They want to buy smaller businesses. Like it or not, you and your band is a small business. If you’re not making money then record labels are less likely to sign you. To get signed to a record label you have to act like you already are. Record labels want to see that you already know the ropes. Th...
2019-10-14
15 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[28] How To Market Your Music
Market your music for free with these simple tips. There are tons of ways to spread the word about your music at no cost. The question is, how bad do you want it. How bad do you want to succeed in music? Here are 4 ways to market your music. You should be thinking of new ways to promote your music every day. Article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/how-to-market-your-music/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster...
2019-10-10
11 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[27] Do This In The First 30 Seconds of Your Song
Writing a song is an art so there are no rules or are there? If you want to write a great song there are definitely things you can do to make your song stick out and be better overall. Attention spans are at an all-time low. The average attention span is just 8 seconds according to a study by Microsoft. It’d decreased by 4 seconds in the last 20 years. Doesn’t sound like much but it matters. Eight seconds is a lot shorter than 30 seconds so to build a song that...
2019-10-07
11 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[26] How To Promote Your Music
How do you promote your band? Do you rely on everyone else? Or, do you do it all yourself? If you’re not promoting your band then you need to start. Today we’re going to dive into why you should promote your band yourself. You have a few things to consider when you promote your band. The first is if you’re going to invest or pay someone else to do it. Paying someone to promote your band will save you time but it will also cost you. ...
2019-10-03
12 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[25] Is It Time To Quit Doing Music
Is it time to quit doing music? Have you asked yourself this question? I know I have. It may be time to face the music – no pun intended. Music is a magical thing. You play and create music and it makes you feel good. It feels good to perform your songs for others and there is no other rush like rocking out for a crowd of fans. But there is the other side of it. Article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/is-it-time-to-quit-doing-music/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Mu...
2019-09-30
19 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[24] How To Write Great Song Lyrics
Writing great song lyrics is an art that takes time to master. Many songwriters make the same song writing mistakes over and over again. So, let’s dive into 5 tips for writing great song lyrics. Article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/how-to-write-great-song-lyrics/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster helps musicians and bands book gigs, promote their music and submit to independent record labels. ############################## --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gigfaster/me...
2019-09-26
12 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[23] How to Make Money With Your Music On YouTube
If you want to monetize your music on YouTube then good! There are a few things you can do to start making money with your music on YouTube. Let me start by saying that I have personal experience making money on YouTube both with content creation and with the use of my music in videos. The income is totally passive. You create it once and you’re done. You don’t have to do anything else. Of course, making more content will always help your cause! Article: https://blog.gigf...
2019-09-23
14 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[22] Should a Band From an LLC (limited liability corp)
Should you or your band form an LLC (limited liability corporation)? Good question. First off, disclaimer, I am not an attorney and this information is for entertainment purposes only. Use it as you will but I’m not advising anything. For legal counsel find a good music attorney. So, knowing I’m not a lawyer, I wanted to share some information that may help you determine if you need to form an LLC or not. First off, if you’re just getting started then it’s probably not necessary. You can spare th...
2019-09-19
11 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[21] How Music Publishing Companies Work
Learning how music publishing companies work is absolutely essential if you want to make money in music. Failing to learn about music publishing could cost you a career’s worth of royalties. Music publishing companies handle a lot of the jobs that you as an indie artist should be doing yourself right now. Article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/how-music-publishing-companies-work/1 ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster helps musicians and bands book gigs, promote their music and submit to independent re...
2019-09-16
15 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[20] 5 Keys of a Successful Music Producer
The term Music Producer is becoming somewhat of a buzz word today. Today we will dive into what a music producer is and why you need, at least in part, to be one yourself. Music producers seem to be everywhere. Last night I just wanted an episode of Songland. Four hopeful songwriters came into the studio and presented their songs. Only 3 of the writers were selected to work with music producers. After just a short writing session with each producer each song took on an entirely different tone. Some...
2019-09-12
11 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[19] How To Create A Killer Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
If you have a band you need an electronic press kit also known as an EPK. An EPK is a summary of your band. You can think of it as your band’s resume. When an employer gets a resume the will judge the book by the cover. It’s the same way when venues, record labels and music blogs look at your EPK. Your electronic press kit (EPK) needs to stick out. It needs to be short and sweet. It needs to highlight the very best you have to o...
2019-09-09
10 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[18] Top 10 Tips For Pro Songwriting
Songwriting is an art and it takes time to develop. But that doesn’t mean that your first song can’t be hit. You just never know. There are several things you can do to improve your songs. While all songs and musical tastes are subjective and personal, this list will give you some food for thought. Accompanying article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/amateur-to-pro-songwriting-10-tips/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster helps musicians and bands book gigs...
2019-09-05
15 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[17] Integrity – What It Is and Why You Need It
In our modern age, integrity is becoming a thing of the past. The sad thing is that most people don’t even know what integrity is or why you need it. Integrity is absolutely essential if you plan on being successful. The truth is, if you don’t have integrity and you’re lucky enough to find some success, it’s just a matter of time before all of your hard work is undone and comes crashing down. Accompanying article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/integrity-what-it-is-why-you-need-it/ ############################## The 5...
2019-09-02
11 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[16] Is Music Your Goal Or Just a Hobby?
Is music your passion? Is it all you dream about? Is it what you want to do with the rest of your life? Your dream “job”? Or is it just a hobby? A lot of people will say music is their passion. They want to be a rock or rap star but in reality it’s just a hobby. In this article and podcast I’m going to dig into the question, “Is music your goal or just a hobby?”. The fact of the matter is, unbeknownst to most, music is just a hobby for th...
2019-08-29
10 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[15] How To Find The Right Band Members
Finding the right band members can be a serious challenge. A lot goes into forming the perfect combination of players. On top of playing skills there are some other major things you really need to look into when searching for band members for your dream team. The right band members will make or break you. It will determine if you waste your time for a bit or have something that can last and develop into something serious. Here are some things to consider when finding the right band members...
2019-08-26
11 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[14] Uniqueness – The Art of Being Yourself
The world is oversaturated with clones. Uniqueness is a rare thing. Most people try to be like everyone else. Most musicians try to emulate their favorite artists. While we can learn from our mentors we need to focus on the uniqueness we have to offer. Want to stick out from the crowd… in a good way? Focus on your strengths and individual uniqueness. Accompanying Article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/uniqueness-be-yourself/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. ...
2019-08-22
17 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[13] Do This Before Every Show
Booked a show? Congratulations! Now, don’t waste the opportunity. Make sure you make the most of every show you book. Booking gigs is hard work. It’s not physical work but it takes a lot of time and effort. You have to follow up with each venue or you won’t be booked. Look at each show you book as a gift. Someone trusts you enough to pay you to entertain in their house. That’s an honor. So, with each gig you book make sure you take full advantage of it by...
2019-08-19
13 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[12] Best Ways To Market Your Music
The best ways to market your music is debatable but there are definitely several things you can do to improve your chances of reaching the largest audience. Let’s dive into 3 things you can do now to increase the odds of your music marketing success. This list is obviously brief intentionally. In keeping with our last podcast episode, The Art of Focus, I’ve narrowed the best ways to market your music down to 3 things you need to focus on. Accompanying article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/best-ways-to-market-your-music/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produ...
2019-08-15
12 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[11] The Art of Focusing
To succeed at anything you need to focus. It literally is an art. It’s something you can learn to do. If you’re like me, a bit ADD, the art of focusing is super important. Let’s look at what you can do to maintain laser focus in a world of chaos. Accompanying article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/the-art-of-focusing/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster helps musicians and bands book gigs, promote their music and submit to independent record...
2019-08-12
20 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[10] Is Booking Free Gigs Worth it?
So you want to book gigs for free? That is, book gigs that are free for the audience and venue. Gigs that don’t pay you any money. There are pros and cons when you book gigs for free. In this article and podcast learn when you should say yes or no to a free gig. Accompanying article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/book-gigs-free-worth-it/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster helps musicians and bands book gigs, promote their music and submit to in...
2019-08-08
24 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[9] How To Book Gigs In 3 Easy Steps
Book gigs in 3 easy steps. These steps are very easy. Anyone can do this. It’s easy work but it can be very tedious. These are the same 3 steps I used to book major gigs with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Gary Hoey, Joan Jett, Fuel and many others. Be forewarned, it takes persistence. It’s easy to book gigs if you’re persistent. Again, the work is easy but you can’t quit. Accompanying article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/how-to-book-gigs-in-3-easy-steps/ How I booked my gig with KWS: https://blog.gig...
2019-08-05
20 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[8] The Gift Of Time
The Gift of Time. We all take it for granted yet we're only given so much. Rich or poor we're all given the same amount each day. 24 hours. What you choose to do with this precious commodity will affect your future. Every day is a gift. Do you feel like you don’t have enough time in a day? Overwhelmed with your schedule? Are you performing to your full potential? Maybe you make excuses that your time is limited. Do you have an extra 5 minutes? Accompanying article: https://blog.gigfaster.com/the-gift-of-time/ ############################## The 5 Minu...
2019-08-01
09 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[7] How Often Should I Be Performing Per Month? The Magic Number.
How often should I be performing every month? Is there a magic number? Does it really matter? Do I even need to perform on a regular basis at all?In this podcast we dig into find that magic number of how often you should perform. Accompanying Blog Post: https://blog.gigfaster.com/how-often-should-i-be-performing-per-month-the-magic-number/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster helps musicians and bands book gigs, promote their music and submit to independent record labels. ############################## --- Send...
2019-07-29
08 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[6] The 80/20 Rule For Musicians
The 80/20 rule (originally known as the Pareto principle) is the law of vital few. It’s the principle of factor sparsity. In laymen’s terms, you get 80% of your results from 20% of your efforts. In this podcast you will learn how to put the 80/20 rule for musicians to use in your music career. Ready to take your music to the next level using only 20% of your time? Accompanying Blog Post: https://blog.gigfaster.com/the-80-20-rule-for-musicians/ ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFa...
2019-07-25
07 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[5] How To Separate Yourself From The Rest Of The Pack
If you want to attract attention you need to separate yourself from the thousands and thousands of others artists and bands. In this podcast I share 2 simple things you can do now to make sure you are on the right track. The biggest bands and artists in history have one thing in common. They are all unique. Not one of them sounds like another artist. Their sound and look is different and a style of their own. Think of the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Guns N’ Roses or Nirvana. Yes, they had some great music but it was dif...
2019-07-22
03 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[4] The Secret To Getting Signed To A Major Label
The secret to getting signed to a major label is really not that complicated. Actually, it’s pretty simple but that doesn’t make getting a record deal easy. Keep in mind that a record label is a business – a music business. When a major label signs you they are buying you – a music business. You need to be making money before they’ll buy your company (your act). In this Podcast, we’ll cover some things that will help make your band or act marketable and attract record label attention. Accompanying Blog Post: https://blog.gigfast...
2019-07-18
14 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[3] Look Pro In 3 Easy Steps
Three things you can do now to look more professional in the music business. If you’re looking for a label or even press like music bloggers and reviewers to review your music online you’re going to have to look the part. We all talk about “don’t judge a book by the cover” but you know what we all do it. We see see a girl walking down the street and if she’s not pretty then you don’t even give her time of day. When she’s pretty she turns your eye and yeah she might no...
2019-07-15
10 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[2] How To Be A Great Songwriter
What is the secret to becoming a great songwriter? What does the wealthiest woman in music have to say about songwriting? How about the Grammy award winning legend, Leonard Cohen? ############################## The 5 Minutes Podcast For Musicians is produced by Craig Kelley, founder of GigFaster.com. GigFaster helps musicians and bands book gigs, promote their music and submit to independent record labels. ############################## --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gigfaster/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gigfaster/support
2019-07-11
06 min
Music Marketing Podcast
[1] 3-2-1 Takeoff! Welcome to The 5 Minute Podcast For Musicians
Learn about your host, Craig Kelley, the founder of GigFaster.com. Craig has toured internationally and supported Grammy nominated artists including Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Gary Hoey, Joan Jett, Fuel, Rick Derringer and many others.While not performing or recording, he helps musicians get more gigs at GigFaster.com and runs his YouTube channel GuitarLava (https://youtube.com/GuitarLava). Kelley's recent release, Not So Blue, is an explosion of high energy blues guitar and solid songwriting sure to make it a classic for blues fans, guitar fans and lovers of great music. Not So Blue marks his 7th album. In a...
2019-07-08
05 min