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Orchard Hills Church The Book of Jude: Guard the Faith (Scott McLucas)Could fake faith be leading you away from Jesus? Jude warned the early church about his, and it’s just as urgent today. In today's message we're opening up the powerful, short letter of Jude. He wrote this letter to sound the alarm for believers to guard the precious faith God has entrusted to us. Get ready to uncover the absolute centrality of Jesus Christ as "the way, the truth, and the life". We'll expose the "genuine fake" imitations that try to twist God's truth, just like those tricky shops in Ephesus! You'll also learn to spot the "wolves in sh...

2025-06-2928 min

Orchard Hills Church A Hope That Does Not Disappoint (Scott McLucas)Feeling overwhelmed by life’s struggles? Whether it’s public pain or silent battles, suffering touches us all. But Jesus offers us a way to move from victim to victor and from conquered to conqueror. In this message, we explore John 16 and Romans 5, discovering how God’s love, faith, and hope transform suffering into perseverance, character, and joy. Tune in to find out what a PB&J sandwich has to do with Faith, Hope, and Love. Watch now and find peace in the midst of your struggles. Don’t let suffering have the final say—lean into God’s love today! Scrip...

2025-01-1230 min

Orchard Hills Church The Second Christmas Carol (Scott McLucas)Are You Too Busy to Hear God This Christmas? In the hustle and bustle of the season, it’s easy to miss the still, small voice of God. But what if this Christmas, we paused to remember why Jesus came in the first place? We are all in desperate need of a Savior—whether we realize it or not. Join us as we dive into Luke 1:57-80 and uncover the incredible story of John the Baptist’s birth and Zechariah’s prophetic song, the Benedictus. From the miracle of John’s arrival to the awe-inspiring plan of salvation, this message will remin...

2024-12-2228 min

Orchard Hills Church Living as Generous Disciples (Scott McLucas)What does true generosity look like in the life of a disciple? Today’s message dives into the powerful story of Peter and John encountering a man who had been begging at the temple gates for years. As we explore this life-changing moment, we see how the heart of a disciple goes beyond giving spare change or simple words. Peter and John didn’t have silver or gold, but they gave what they had—the transformative power of Jesus. This story reminds us of the impact we can have when we live as generous disciples, offering hope that goes far beyond...

2024-11-0329 min

Orchard Hills Church Healthy Friendships (Scott McLucas)People are longing for healthy friendships, but too often we don't know how to go about making new friends. Join us as we look at what the Bible says about friendship and how to be a healthy friend. Scripture List: John 15.13-15 1 Corinthians 13.4-8 Mark 14.29-31 John 21.15-19 Acts 4.32-35

2023-10-2926 min

Stateside Podcast John McLucasJohn McLucas joins David Rosica to discuss his career as a producer and content creator. They dive into how John approaches networking, working with artists remotely, moving to Portland, and more.Follow Stateside Management on Instagram.Editor/mixer: Deanna Chapman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2023-07-0351 min

Music Pro Daily (Archives)156: TikTok Updates For Music Producers w/ John McLucasMusic Pro Daily is a podcast that gives freelance music producers & songwriters real insights into building a long term career in the internet-driven music industry.I use this podcast to document my day-to-day running a producer management and business education company. This show allows me to go "off script" dive deeper into certain topics without having to appease the YouTube algorithm.In this show we discuss everything from landing more projects and selling digital products (sample packs, loops, etc) to developing artists and connecting with the industry.What We Do: http://www.darklabelmusic.com

2023-03-2205 min

Music Pro Daily (Archives)155: Tangible Ways To Keep Clients Coming Back w/ John McLucasMusic Pro Daily is a podcast that gives freelance music producers & songwriters real insights into building a long term career in the internet-driven music industry. I use this podcast to document my day-to-day running a producer management and business education company. This show allows me to go "off script" dive deeper into certain topics without having to appease the YouTube algorithm. In this show we discuss everything from landing more projects and selling digital products (sample packs, loops, etc) to developing artists and connecting with the industry. What We Do: http://www.darklabelmusic...

2023-03-1518 min

6 Figure Creative From Homeless To $130k/yr In Just Three Years | With John McLucasIn 2017, John McLucas was homeless and sleeping on a foam pad in his one-room, windowless recording studio. Just a few years later, he's earning a six-figure income as a producer working with pop artists to provide a high-value, white-glove service.How did he make this massive change? While there isn’t one thing John did right, there are a few big things he did that you can start doing today to put your own freelance business on a similar trajectory. Listen to this episode of 6 Figure Creative now to learn more!In this epi...

2021-12-1451 min

Secret Sonics Secret Sonics 120 - John McLucas - Unorthodox Pop ProductionJohn McLucas is a pop producer, mixer, and mentor, based out of the USA! In our chat, John shares his journey; from rock/metal drummer to pop producer. We talk about reverse engineering a lifestyle that works for him, lessons learned about personal branding from Gary Vee, and living a digital nomad lifestyle. John also shares his approach to community building and outreach, mixing on headphones, having patience and so much more! Check it out!You can learn more about John at https://www.johnmclucas.com/You can follow John on Social MediaIG...

2021-11-071h 34

Sound Scrub Steel Maggie - Out of EdenLos Angeles based dance pop demigoddess, Steel Maggie, is claiming her profound throne in her latest single, "Out of Eden". We get to learn all about the journey that the lyrics and production went through before landing in the hands of pop producer, John McLucas. With the help of McLucas, we also get to hear more about the fine tuning of the production elements that lifted the lyrical concept and even how the vocals of this particular song went through a life journey as well. Follow the Sound Scrub Presents: Featured Sounds playlist on Spotify and stream "...

2021-03-1654 min

Home Studio Hangout: with Andrew Simmons & Josh Matotek E13: John McLucas [Producer, Content Creator] | Home Studio HangoutToday the guys have content creator, amazing music producer, and all around beautiful human being John McLucas on the pod! We talk about his grind to being a full time music producer and mixing engineer as well as his dip into content creation for a bunch of different brands and his own personal brand through Youtube and Tiktok We also get into some really great practical stuff for the artist or producers that are looking to really up their game and make the push into full time! ...

2021-03-041h 28

The Self-Recording Band #48: Create Content That Connects - With John McLucasDownload the free Ultimate 10 Step Guide To Successful DIY-Recording here: https://theselfrecordingband.com/10stepguideDownload the free Frequency Chart / Spectrum Overview (Cheat Sheet) here:https://theselfrecordingband.com/frequencychartJoin the free Facebook Group ("The Self-Recording Band Community"):theselfrecordingband.com/community--If you've been listening to this show and implementing all the things we keep talking about here, you've put a lot of effort into creating an amazing piece of art. Now you want people to actually hear it and take notice of you as an artist, right? Y...

2021-01-1358 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Music Industry Fraud Alert - Bad ManagersOn this episode we go over Managers! Do you need one? Should you look for one? Remember, a Manager isn't someone who is helping you out with your Social Media pages. These days, anyone can claim they are a "Manager." We go over some of the key things you need to be aware of when it comes to working with these people.

2020-09-2123 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Music Industry Fraud Alert - Success CoachesWelcome back! We have a new short series this season, all about fraud in the music business! We've heard all the tricks, lies and schemes that people will do and say to get you to spend your hard earned money on them and for what? A few extra streams? In this episode we go over the role of a business coach. What exactly do they do? What can you expect from them? Are they legit? We go over all this and more!

2020-09-1439 min

Sound Scrub a girl named jaen - Let's EscapeSouthern California-based pop-ternative artist, a girl named jaen, is back with her latest single, "Let's Escape". We learn about the moment that inspired a girl named jaen to come up with the lyrical concept of longing for an escape from reality. Alongside producer, Damian Voelkel, we get to learn more about the production and how certain sounds were created. We also get to learn the moment they decided to bring in producer, John McLucas, to help them take the production to the next level. Download and stream "Let's Escape": https://msha.ke/agirlnamedjaen/ To learn mo...

2020-09-1024 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast If Your Producer Avoids Doing This...RUN S3 Ep 5Money money money moooney. MOOOOOONEEEY. We've made it to the end! You've made your pick on who you want to work with and when everything will start and end but now comes the final step. The Money Talk. This conversation does NOT have to be uncomfortable. You are making sure that the person you're about to spend your hard earned money on is going to honor the agreement you have both reached. We're going to go over why PayPal is the most used and trusted way to go when sending and receiving invoices...

2020-08-3117 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Make Sure To Do THIS Before Starting A Project With A Producer!!! S3 Ep4OK, you've got your Producer! After many pain staking hours and conversations you narrowed it down to the one you want to work with. BEFORE you even get STARTED on the project, you NEED to agree on terms. When does the project start? When is it due? Who is doing what parts? Is the Producer helping out with Full Production or what? What is NOT included in the agreement? What are the timelines and deadlines? Who is being paid what and when? These are all questions you need to ask and make sure you and...

2020-08-2426 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast How To Narrow Down To The Right Producer S3 Episode 3After you've taken the time to reach out to several promising Producers to help you on your next project, it's time to narrow down to the right one. How do you pick the right Producer for YOU? Remember even though this is all business, it's important to get to know the person you're about to give thousands of dollars to. It all starts with having a conversation getting to know them better. We're going to discuss some key questions you need to ask before hiring a Producer and making sure to avoid any red flags.

2020-08-1727 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast If You Hear This From A Music Producer...RUN!!! SE3 Ep02You MUST Pre-Qualify a Music Producer before hiring them! Vetting a Music Producer will save you a ton of time and headache. Finding a Music Producer is like finding a new pair of shoes, the fit has to be just right or else everything is just going to fall apart. Let's break down on how to properly hire the right Music Producer for YOUR project!

2020-08-1025 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Music Producers. Do you even really need them? SE3 Ep01Working with a Music Producer can be a daunting task. There's so many questions you should ask yourself before spending thousands of dollars on someone to help you with your music project. Negative interactions wth Music Producers are all too common unfortunately in the Music Industry. I've had countless clients tell me horror stories working with other Producers and want to show you how to approach the process of properly hiring a Music Producer if you even really need one! So let's dive into some important preliminary questions before you even think about spending all...

2020-08-0321 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast 4 Vocal Home Recording Myths You Still Believe (lol)Recording vocals does NOT need to be some mystic, incomprehensible too lhanded down by wizards and warlocks. It's not easy but its ALWAYS overly shrouded in BS that we need to clarify and debunk.... Complete At-Home Vocal Production Beta Launch --- https://www.johnmclucas.com/complete-at-home-vocal-production-1 • Subscribe/Follow on the platform you're listening on so you don't miss an episode! Every Monday at 4AM PST, starting your week off on a strong note! • The BEST way to support this podcast is by sharing it! Posting a link or a screenshot of an episode you...

2020-05-0424 min

Stateside Podcast John McLucas (Pop Producer & Mixing Engineer) On this episode we're joined by John McLucas! John is a LA based Pop Producer, Mixing Engineer, entrepreneur, content creator, and one of the most positive people in the world! If you dig the show, please tell at least one person about this podcast! You can find John on the Gram: @john_mclucas Intro/Outro song: "Her Name Is Alice" by The Days The Nights www.statesidemgmt.com #statesidepodcast #statesidemgmt --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/statesidepodcast/support Learn mo...

2020-04-2450 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Flipping Your Perception of Content’s Purpose - Strategy Call with Tre WatsonMusicians, you shouldn’t have to be slaving away 24/7 just to make content. There’s smarter and better ways to make it happen. Tre Watson and I had a great strategy call and I’m sharing a portion of it here because if will be SO helpful to you to reframe what you think of creating content. Enjoy! Tre's amazing content can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-9jtC-fuSz0Qs08YCZVzeg

2020-04-1337 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast The Deep End Of Content Execution & Valuing Yourself w/ Roman NavarroRoman just picked up an exciting new gig with a guitar company to work their social media channels and he wanted to sit down and figure out exactly how he can be tracking his success in this position and what he could do to make this company pop as much as possible. I offer my own insights, and I thought it would be valuable enough to catch on the fly! If you are looking for a video editor please email romangnavarro@gmail.com IG - @radroman2113

2020-04-0317 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Start-To-Finish Content Strategy Dev Meeting For Starting FreelancersA Deep-dive strategy conversation I had that will open the curtain in a big way for a lot of people. Michelle is a brand designer but ALL of the principles are exactly the same, and translate into the musical world. By far this episode has the most all encompassing business strategy and I know you'll walk away with great insight for your universe. Michelle Wiebach Brand Designer http://michellewiebach.com http://instagram.com/missmisshmell

2020-03-2350 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast The Trap Of "DIY" Culture - Toxic Ego & Martyr SyndromeDIY Culture is incredible, but it has a massive dark side that isn’t discussed nearly enough - The Toxic Ego inflation and elitism that comes with the DIY scene. Being able to create on your own is AMAZING, and something I’m doing right now to get this episode to you. But do you know that person who is grinding 24/7 and constantly complains they are the only one working hard for their dream, and that’s why they’re failing? If ONLY they could get some help they’d excel but alas, they are the sta...

2020-03-1623 min

Sound Scrub Steel Maggie - Holy GroundLos Angeles-based dance pop artist, Steel Maggie, is back to talk about her latest single, "Holy Ground". This time we get to learn how the meaning behind this song has changed over time since it was initially written. LA-based pop producer, John McLucas, joins us as well to break down the production and how vocal layering is the main element of this song. We also get to learn which lyric stands out to both of them and their love for the same production element. Download & stream "Holy Ground" on Spotify. To learn more about Steel M...

2020-03-1136 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast My Entire "Content Pyramid" Brainstorm & Strategy for 2020 ft. Kyle ShieldsA completely unplanned but massively insightful episode that anyone who takes their music business remotely serious will LOVE. Making pillar content like a YouTube video or podcast is a massive undertaking and needs to be maximized so we brainstorm for 40 minutes to do EXACTLY that! Enjoy, and apply this to your world and you’ll crush it. If you need a Video Editor, please email Kyle @ kyleshields91@gmail.com Instagram: @kyleshields91

2020-03-0942 min

Subconsciously Steel Maggie MMW 41 - Holy GroundHello beautiful creators! THIS IS THE 'HOLY GROUND" EPISODE. It has been RELEASED. And it is glorious. First and foremost, please LISTEN to "Holy Ground" (by me, Steel Maggie) which is available most anywhere you stream (maybe even on the platform where you're reading this right now), so that these next 30 minutes we spend together will be put into crystal-clear context :) Please note, this particular podcast recording is from a Facebook Live. When I wrote this song, I still had no idea what it was like to love or value myself. I struggled with letting go of the se...

2020-03-0329 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Why Every Music Marketing Outlet Says the Same Darn 5 ThingsEver wondered why nearly every single outlet says the same 5 things? Be yourself, be consistent, find a niche, etc? Its incredibly frustrating as a musician and creator to get the same several vague notes tossed at you, only to feel lost and stuck after trying to “be authentic” so hard every day while also doing the right hashtag strategy and daily posting at 9am EST!! And “add value” to your community like what does any of this do and why is it so vague and confusing feeling? Take a breath. Let’s figure it out.

2020-03-0217 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast I'm Pivoting On Youtube: The Inner Conflict w/ Kyle ShieldsIn 2020 I'm questioning EVERYTHING I'm doing so I can become better, and I want to be open with my headspace with you. Youtube has been a weird and scattered place for me in 2019 and it's really important I take time to assess what I want to do with my business, and how that translates to the content I create around it. Was discussing this with my buddy Kyle and thought it was valuable enough to make into an episode!! Kyle's IG: @kyleshields91

2020-02-2423 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Why People Don't Want To Join Your Music ProjectThis plagues everyone, especially in a city like Los Angeles. You just can't seem to nail down members.... why is that? Is it them? You? Both? Probably... but not for the reasons you think. Let's take a more objective look at why people own't say yes to investing their time into your project. It's not all about money, hardly at all to be honest....

2020-02-1719 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Emotional Attachment In Music - The Crippling Death Of CareersWe should ALL be invested in our music and projects we work hard on, but it can also cause us to lose perception of reality and the marketplace, especially with how we perceive the value of what we do. So let's unpack these approaches and see what may or may not be causing problems in how musicians are doing business, and how we can help overcome them.

2020-02-1020 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast My Plan To Crush 2020 & Not Crush My Own SoulI know we are almost a month in but now I can confidently say I will keep these things going through the year and hopefully forward for a while. I consider my self incredibly imperfect and I'm always looking for something I can do to improve, become more efficient, happier and everything in between. Let's talk about 5 of those today and I know you will find some helpful as well.

2020-01-2217 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast How I Make The Most Out Of NAMM and Networking Events (not scummy doe)Events like NAMM are a great and horrible time, and I've experienced both sides... but after a good handful of them I have a small handful of ways to help foster relationships, use your business cards, and navigate the constantly changing social settings all without being a scummy sleazeball. • Subscribe/Follow on the platform you're listening on so you don't miss an episode! Every other Wednesday at 4AM PST, making the middle of the week awesome

2020-01-0823 min

Sound Scrub Lisa Danaë - Beneath The MistletoeMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! For today's episode, I pulled the audio recording from the YouTube video for Sound Scrub's episode on my Christmas single, "Beneath The Mistletoe", before it turned into a podcast! My apologizes for the fuzzy audio... we didn't use microphones to make the video. I'm joined by a girl named jaen and John McLucas to discuss how we gave this original, written by Ali Handal and a girl named jaen, a beautiful, pop, Lisa Danaë-esque sound. Thank you to those who have embraced this podcast! I truly appreciate it and hope that you've d...

2019-12-2520 min

Sound Scrub a girl named jaen - Goddessa girl named jaen is an alt-pop artist from Seal Beach, CA. Today, we get to learn about her latest single, "Goddess". She opens up about the inspiration of the song and what sparked the idea to use the word "Goddess". We're joined with producer, John McLucas, to breakdown the production elements that were created. Each one represents the quirky sound that is a girl named jaen. We also get to learn how McLucas and jaen created these nuances that emphasize the theme. To learn more about a girl named jaen, please visit her website, Facebook, Instagram...

2019-11-2738 min

Sound Scrub Lisa Danaë - Type EraseLisa Danaë is a pop recording artist and songwriter from Pasadena, CA. Today, we learn about her quirky, dark pop single, "Type Erase". Co-written with a girl named jaen and produced by John McLucas, we talk about how relatable this subject is and how difficult it was to create the production. In fact, there were so many doubts which led to a decision to rework the song a few days prior to the initial intended release date. To learn more about Lisa Danaë, please visit her on her website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Download & str...

2019-11-2022 min

Sound Scrub Steel Maggie - Warning LabelLos Angeles-based noir pop artist, Steel Maggie, is filling our airwaves with 80s dance pop anthems. Today we talk about her single, "Warning Label", where she sings about self-acceptance and ownership. Alongside LA-based pop producer, John McLucas, we get to hear about every nuance that was created and which element really captured the essence of this song. We also get to learn about her secret weapon that she uses during the vocal recording process. Stream "Warning Label" on Spotify. To learn more about Steel Maggie, please visit her on her website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twi...

2019-11-1331 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast 4 Wisdom Nuggets From Hip Hop/Rap Netflix Show "Rhythm + Flow"Watching people at the top of their game is inspiring and made me learn a LOT. Rhythm & Flow is a must-watch, and you'll definitely want to after hearing the great takeaways I had from it! • Make sure to Subscribe or Follow on the platform you're listening on so you don't miss a week! Every Monday at 4AM PST, ready for your week to start off on a Spongy Note! My socials IG - @john_mclucas http://instagram.com/john_mclucasFB - http://fb.com/jhnmclucasYoutube - http://bit...

2019-10-2819 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Day Rates vs. Flat Rates - Marrying Both Pricing Methods While Not Dying, Fam• Make sure to Subscribe or Follow on the platform you're listening on so you don't miss a week! Every Monday at 4AM PST, ready for your week to start off on a Spongy Note! My socials IG - @john_mclucas http://instagram.com/john_mclucasFB - http://fb.com/jhnmclucasYoutube - http://bit.ly/johnismusic Business inquiries jhnmclucas@gmail.com Thanks for spending time with me this week! This is my favorite way to have candid, long form conversation with you every single week. I truly appreciate yo...

2019-10-2118 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Eyal Levi on Smashing His Demons & Fostering GratitudeThank you to Eyal Levi for his time. If you want to keep up with him, he's most active on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eyal.levi.18 URM Academy http://urm.academy • Make sure to Subscribe or Follow on the platform you're listening on so you don't miss a week! Every Monday at 4AM PST, ready for your week to start off on a Spongy Note! My socials IG - @john_mclucas http://instagram.com/john_mclucas FB - http://fb.com/jhnmclucas Yo...

2019-10-1443 min

Sound Scrub Lisa Danaë - GluttonLisa Danaë is a pop recording artist and songwriter from Pasadena, CA. Today, we learn more about how her dream pop single, "Glutton", came to life. She talks about the long, emotional journey of making this song with her co-writer, a girl named jaen, and how producer, John McLucas, came into play. To learn more about Lisa Danaë, please visit her on her website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Download & stream "Glutton": https://ampl.ink/gyZKN --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundscrub/support

2019-10-0221 min

Sound Scrub John McLucas - Sanity (Why Are You Such A Narcissist?)John McLucas is a pop music producer and mix engineer based out of Glendale, CA. He recently started creating video content for himself and other music companies and has grown his YouTube channel exponentially in less than a year. Today, we get to learn more about his debut single, "Sanity (Why Are You Such A Narcissist?)". He takes you on a journey of his past and what he learned from taking control of his own life. We also discuss why he chose to write his own musical story and his plans for his future as an Artist. ...

2019-09-1823 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast How I Bully Myself Into Productivity (This Is Fun)Sometimes you gotta figure out how you think and use it against you to be productive, that's what I did!!

2019-09-0215 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast My Recent Revolution About Decision Making & NetworkingI honestly can't believe this didn't come to me soon but this needs to be discussed. People get PARALYZED by decision making, and after chatting on it enough, I realized some things I'd like to share....

2019-08-2916 min

Unstoppable Recording Machine Podcast EP 241 | John McLucasJohn McLucas is a member of the URM community who has levelled up in major ways recently. He went from sleeping on floors to making a full time living producing and mixing artists while creating his own video content and podcast. ---- Leave us a 5 star rating and review please! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyalleviurmaudio/ YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2Fc87nX URM Academy: https://urm.academy/ Nail The Mix: https://nailthemix.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2019-08-131h 34

The Modern Music Creator Podcast VALUABLE Lessons I Learned By Forgetting My Own PodcastLast week I didn't upload.... but I learned SO much from doing so. Let's turn my forgetfulness into something positive, RIGHT NOW! • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you are on Apple Podcasts. It helps a lot

2019-08-0514 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Flexibility Leads To Opportunity - A Rant On Seizing Moments In TimeI realized how much this flexibility has changed my career path over the years, and it never stops. And it's EVERYWHERE in the people I see crushing it too. Let's talk. • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you are on Apple Podcasts. It helps a lot

2019-07-2214 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast How I Rebranded My Friends Audio Business By Accident - Value-First ThinkingI CAN'T BELIEVE I DIDN'T RECORD THE CONVERSATION ITSELF because it was SO perfect, but I go step by step how I completely changed the approach Sean Frost is taking his business in a 6 month window to rebrand in a way that will be SUPER valuable to his target network. • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you are on Apple Podcasts. It helps a lot

2019-07-1516 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast My Mental Health Struggles In The Music Industry - Mind Made Wrong PodcastYO! This is a really personal episode about my experience with my own mind and the music world. My ups, big downs, and how I'm consistently working my booty off but keeping happiness first, always. Glad I got this down on the Mind Made Wrong Podcast :) Here's Maggie's intro :) ---> Producer John McLucas joins Steel Maggie in episode number 3 to provide a truly invaluable interview, jam-packed with mental wellness and music industry insights. Highlights from John McLucas: -Scheduled hustle and scheduled time off, let’s rethink #teamnosleep -How to do the job that makes you happy

2019-07-0852 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Knowing Your Career "Values" & Self Awareness - Why I Changed The Podcast Name 2xThis episode is something special. I really go in on my personal experience struggling with career direction and development and what I learned along the way of making changes, more changes, and more changes. We cover Determining Career Values Using Self Awareness to Compare Against Circumstance Executing On It To Make Life Simpler • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you are on Apple Podcasts. It helps a lot

2019-07-0114 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast 50th Episode Q&A! How I Started Playing Music, Nightmare Tour Moments, Advice To Past "Me"Jumped into a Q&A I gathered from FB & IG, and went right to it! In this episode I cover how I got started in music in the first place, some of my worst moments in my career, what I would tell my pas self, and more! • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you are on Apple Podcasts. It helps a lot

2019-06-2416 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast What Is a Record Label? How Can They Help You?So, what is a record label? what exactly do they do for an artist, and is it a good fit for you to work with one? What can they do to help your music career? I'm going to explore all of that in today's conversation. Let's dig in! • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you are on Apple Podcasts. It helps a lot

2019-06-1713 min

Dumb & Dumbest Episode 179: John McLucas on Content Creation, Youtube, Music Marketing & MoreWe got our homie John on the line today to talk about his Youtube channel, content creation, music marketing and all that good stuff. This is a DEEP dive! Check him out on his various channels! https://www.youtube.com/c/johnmclucasismusic https://www.instagram.com/john_mclucas/ https://www.facebook.com/jhnmclucas https://johnmclucas.com Follow Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbacon666/ Follow Curtis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dewarpr77/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dumbanddumbest/support

2019-06-1036 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Band Contracts - Do You Need One? When? How? Why?When making a band agreement or band contract, it can feel daunting and confusing to start. This video should help clarify what you need to have in writing with your bandmates, or ANYONE you go into business with. Musicians tend to get weary around paperwork but I urge you to embrace any band contracts or agreements with open arms. They are the BESt way to have open communication and set expectations with your partners BEFORE things get weird or difficult. #bandcontracts #bandagreements #learnmusicfreelancing • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as w...

2019-06-1012 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast It's Butter On Band BUSINESS, Their First Breakthrough Song, and Touring SMARTIt's Butter are veterans of the LA music scene and it shows. They are gaining steady momentum and fans, and I'm stoked to be able to get them on to the podcast to dive deep into taking the band seriously. We cover: Contracts and bandmate friendships, and how that gets messy and what to do to counteract it How they got placed on a Spotify-Selected Playlist that is giving them a LOT of exposure Touring when you are ready, and what that looks like Follow It's Butter Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1tc2mF8FMgyuWuDTDVEIGO...

2019-06-0331 min

Subconsciously Steel Maggie Interview with JOHN MCLUCASJohn's song - "Sanity (Why Are You Such a Narcissist?)" by John McLucas https://open.spotify.com/track/0LbL4g4LYvyJ64dNg12Q24 John's podcast - Learn Music Freelancing https://open.spotify.com/show/6nzHhAL0sdJx5Yma7zYXfA John's YT channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCznMi-yH_jwrnSYme6F_Qpg The Gary Vee Audio Experience Podcast by Gary Vaynerchuk https://open.spotify.com/show/6SZVsPIxPfVs6aavqM1peY For the Love of Money Podcast by Chris Harder https://open.spotify.com/show/57jA86o43VZgHBbx3rod7F

2019-05-1751 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Going From "The New Guy" To "THE Guy" for LABEL Projects and Billy Decker - The Ben Johnson StoryBen Johnson is the epitome of humility and a desire to learn, and that is exactly how he rose up in the URM community so quickly. I wanted to hear from him his mindset and approach with the situation and how he absolutely CRUSHED it to be working on so many exciting projects with labels and Billy Decker! In this episode we cover: How to approach an online community as the guy new with humility and eagerness for knowledgeProper etiquette and true authenticity when it comes to meeting "bigger" people in the industryThe importance of long-term...

2019-03-1829 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Julian Gray Speaks on Getting 90K Monthly Listeners, Signing to mau5trap, and CollaborationThis episode is straight insanity. Julian Gray is defining hustle for the modern musician with how he built his fan base and network. If you are looking to grow as a musician or creator, and want to understand community growth and attention grabbing on a new level, THIS IS A MUST LISTEN! In this episode we cover: How to use Facebook communities to create a great grassroots fanbaseHow to slowly build rapport and get the attention of influential peopleThe truth behind being signed to a labelWhy collaboration is so crucial for growth Julian Gray can...

2019-03-1136 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Building 23K Youtube Subscribers & Growing Your Audience - The Maxadrums StoryMaximiliam Andersson has spent years carefully watching and executing on his vision to create a consistent funnel for drum students, and his YouTube channel quickly became an incredible source of business and notoriety. He also drops GREAT advice to any creators looking to start in 2019, so this is going to be MASSIVE for starting efficiently and effectively. If you are a musician, youtuber, or creative that wants to figure out how to grab that attention on a moments notice, take notes on this one! Max's channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/maxadrums

2019-03-0425 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Making His Own WARPED TOUR & Booking Dave Grohl - The Chris Bowman StoryChris Bowman is attacking and crushing on a LOT of fronts, from American Sushi Recording & Mastering, to his own podcast Sushi For Breakfast, booking hugely successful shows in his hometown, and more in the backend. He has ambitions to grow ALL of these avenues to national levels, so we sat down to talk about the principles that got him so far now and how he will ramp it up over 9000. IG @cbmakesmusic https://www.americansushimastering.com/ https://www.facebook.com/cbowmanmusic https://www.facebook.com/SushiForBreakfastATL/ • Join our FB gro...

2019-02-2556 min $Hey, How\'d You Get That Music Job???$

Hey, How'd You Get That Music Job???Ep. 53: Eat, Sleep, Make Music, Repeat with John McLucashttp://johnmclucas.com John McLucas, drummer, singer/songwriter, producer, podcaster and recording engineer, is all about his music career. After Musicians Institute, he worked with several bands and toured with signed rising-star bands, playing shows with the likes of Tool and Primus before he decided he needed to strike out on his own to create a lucrative music … Continue reading "Ep. 53: Eat, Sleep, Make Music, Repeat with John McLucas"

2019-02-2053 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Austin Hull Speaks on GIVING As #1 & How To Build an AMAZING Community Around MusicAustin Hull of Make Pop Music and Austin Hull Audio & Visual takes me through his mental approach to the online community of 18k people he has created on Facebook, as well as why he has made giving the #1 goal of his online presence. https://www.makepopmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/MAKEPOPMUSIC/ https://www.austinhull.com/ https://www.facebook.com/austin.hull.37 https://www.instagram.com/austinhull23/ • Join our FB group to discuss this week's episode and soak up knowledge from our awesome community • http://fb.com/g...

2019-02-1836 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Breaking Over 700 Listeners on Spotify & Grassroots Growth Tactics with Megan SteinkeMegan has her hand on the pulse of what it means to start and nurture relationships with people both in her local scene and online, and the results of her album release show it! I know a LOT of artists are looking for that initial burst of followers, true fans of their music, that are eager to engage with them. and that's exactly what Megan is building, and why we chatted it up :) In this episode we cover: How she is reaching out to people on Instagram that are most likely going to love her musicWhat she does...

2019-02-1130 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Pushing Past Chronic Illness to Create Greatness - The Ryan Gurnett & Nate Nowortyta StoriesIt's so easy to get caught up in the face of bad health news, but Ryan's story is exactly the opposite. With his right hand man Nate, they have created a podcast that has grown and honed in on a niche within the music scene of Buffalo. Let's dive in to how and why they did it. In this episode we cover: • Exactly how Ryan overcame adversity with his chronic illness • What the breaking point was that brought around intense focus and action • How they built a significant audience for their podcast...

2019-02-0442 min

The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast Episode #29- Stay SpongyOn Episode #29 of The Struggle is Real Buffalo Music Podcast, Ryan Gurnett, Will Webb and Nate Noworyta talk with John McLucas of the LA-based, music industry podcast “The Stay Spongy Show”. John gives us an inside look at the music business in La La Land and why working for free isn’t always a bad thing as a musician. The guys also play music from Previous Love, Over and Out and The Molice along with the previous and upcoming shows for local artists. 0:00 - Cold open 1:06 - Intro 3:20 - Previous Shows ...

2019-01-301h 00

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Joel Wanasek Speaks on CRUSHING the Transition to Full-Time Creative FreelancingJoel Wanasek (Monuments, Miyavi, URM Academy) tells us his best tips on transitioning from a part-time creative to a full-time career. This is a quick episode but the knowledge is dense and wise from this man! Massive thanks to Joel for the quick chat. Visit http://urm.academy if you want to learn more about the Unstoppable Recording Machine! • Join our FB group to discuss this week's episode and soak up knowledge from our awesome community • http://fb.com/groups/stayspongyshow • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.com • If you haven’t yet...

2019-01-2812 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast How The Internet Can RUIN Your Business - A Casual Conversation with Anthony SheaA SUPER valuable story about how somebody being an internet troll lost them important people in their network. It's hard to have a full perspective of the power of our words when it's so easy to post at a whim, so this is a reality check for both you and me. So glad I captured this conversation with Anthony Shea! In it we cover: Why unkindness is such a horrible idea, especially on the internet& What HUGE negative impact it can have on your career possibilities and some of my thoughts on the overall impact...

2019-01-2115 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Growing a VIRAL YouTube Channel, 3 Bands, and Online Course - The Sean Johnson StorySean Johnson (or Capt.n Redbeard as he is known in the high seas) is certainly staking his claim in the internet world by creating very well niched viral videos on Youtube and incredible music. All of this is amplified with DEEP education in marketing and real world knowledge to continue to capture the attention of his local and online networks. We talk about how he manages ALL of the different facets of those ventures! In this episode you'll learn: Why it's important to listen to your audienceThe power of creating content for a very specific...

2019-01-141h 12

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Big Business Flops - Part 1 - All The WRONG Ways To Bring Up MoneyMoney talks are no fun for a lot of people, but it's an important conversation to not only get comfortable with, but embrace. It's part of any business, and if you plan to be a music freelancer, it's time to love it. In this episode we cover: Experiences I personally went through where a service provider didn't bring up money until the "favor" was doneHow to be armed and ready for any money conversationHow to set expectations and standards for your work, free or paid and MORE! • Join our FB group to discuss this week's epi...

2019-01-0719 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast An EPIC Marketing Consultation With Finn McKenty - Dissecting My Business ApproachesThis week I brought my personal business questions to Finn McKenty, who gave me some absolutely massive insight that will help me focus my effort, and save me hundreds of hours down the line in 2019! Finn has incredible insights from his marketing work with URM, Periphery, A Day to Remember, Febreze, Abercrombie, Hollister, GetGood Drums, and so many more! What we cover in this episode: When you do or don't need a studio or business nameWhy you need fewer social media presencesRespecting the medium of the content you are putting out to make sure it is...

2018-12-3132 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast 3 MAJOR Pitfalls To Avoid When Setting Goals For The New YearIt's time to look forward to 2019 and figure out EXACTLY how you will crush it in every way possible. There are a few pitfalls that I see people making with goal-setting and their approach to the new year, so let's talk about it and how to avoid falling into them! In this episode we cover: Setting realistic financial goalsGoals with business and personal aspects in mindWhy SMART goals are CRUCIAL for success and what they are • Join our FB group to discuss this week's episode and soak up knowledge from our awesome community • http://fb.com/g...

2018-12-2423 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Creating A Memorable Customer Experience - The Joel Ferber StoryJoel Ferber went from a college graduate with no clients to recently jumping into full-time music producing, and found incredible value for his client base around the experiences he provided and the high level of care. I break down his past as well as the key takeaways that got him here today. What we go over: Some of the initial client experiences that ended up vaulting him into fantastic opportunitiesHow to give without expectationHabits to put into place that will keep you on top of your schedule and commitments and SO much more! ...

2018-12-1748 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast A Veteran's Motivation & Journey Into Freelance - The Jon Tate StoryToday we pick the brains of a man with an incredible journey, consisting of fighting on the frontlines to today, finding his purpose and motivation to continue forward every single day and truly seize the moment. In this episode we cover: What he uses for daily motivationHow that motivation keeps him focused every dayHow to crush it and start making those first connections and landing those important first projects and MUCH more!! • Join our FB group to discuss this week's episode and soak up knowledge from our awesome community • http://fb.com/groups/stayspongyshow • R...

2018-12-1029 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Going Full-Time Creative at 20 - The Anthony Potenza StoryOne of the youngest guys I know to be full-time in audio engineering, and he's made a lot of right choices along the way. We cover: How important social awareness is in freelance business and how to implement itGiving without expecting anything in return, and how that yields the best ROI'sWhy relationships matter more than your technical skillsand SO much more! • Join our FB group to discuss this week's episode and soak up knowledge from our awesome community • http://fb.com/groups/stayspongyshow • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stayspong...

2018-12-0346 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Why Kindness is ALWAYS Right in Business & LifeToday we are going to go over why kindness is the ultimate superpower in both business and personal situations, as well as the consequences for being UNKIND. It's very difficult to be kind at all times, and honestly it's an impossible goal to be perfect 100% of the time, but increasing your kindness day-to-day is incredibly important. Let's talk abut it :) • Join our FB group to discuss this week's episode and soak up knowledge from our awesome community • http://fb.com/groups/stayspongyshow • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stays...

2018-11-2611 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast 3 Interaction & Connection Tactics That DOUBLED My Business in 2018Today we dive into the three different ways I interacted and formed connections with people throughout 2018 that ended up DOUBLING McLucas Media's income in 2018. All three have their own benefits and drawbacks, but they all feed into each other and have created the progress we have today. This is an advice buffet, so take which tactis you enjoy and try them out and see what returns you get! • Join our FB group to discuss this week's episode and soak up knowledge from our awesome community • http://fb.com/groups/stayspongyshow • Read our blog, join th...

2018-11-1913 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Speaking at The URM Summit 2018 - Providing the Most Value with Steven Ward and Michelle WiebachThis week I spoke at the URM Summit to 200 people, discussing the tactics and mindset I used to build up McLucas Media and get my first full-time employee. This is a pre-event discussion with Steven and Michelle, where we talk about ways to rework the messaging within my speech to make it incredibly valuable for the audience. Due to the exclusivity of the event, I cannot post the audio of the speech itself, BUT this is all of the structuring and reworking that crafted the final version. A great appreciation and thank you to the...

2018-11-1224 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast A 4 Step System To Organize Your Work and Personal Life with Proper SystemsLife is chaotic at every stage, so I promise you will NEED this information to help organize your tasks, priorities, and increase your focus and completion rates. We dive into the system I personally use to manage running this podcast, my music production company McLucas Media, personal life, and several new business possibilities that are emerging. The software I use are both free internet tools, Google Calendar and Google Keep. BUT, before you go use it once and forget, it's the tactics I dive into here that really bring out some creative, unorthodox uses that have saved...

2018-11-0522 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Q&A #3 - Time Management Tactics, Bringing In Repeat Clients, When To Work For Free & MoreToday we went LIVE on FB to answer questions we gathered and share some knowledge! How about time management for the entrepreneur? How to decide what kind of work is actually worth your time? Both when working “on” and “in” your business.How did you get your first repeat client? Do you do anything different now to keep people coming back?In my case I live in a country and city where I have very few clients so my main income is from people from everywhere but my country.. how do I embrace that? I have no problem working...

2018-10-2923 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Dealing With Crippling Inadequacy - 3 Strategies to Beat Imposter SyndromeWe are all going through it but hardly anyone is talking about the cycle of self-doubt we fight on a weekly or daily basis. Let's change that. Hey, it's John! I've had so much first hand experience with imposter syndrome, and it's definitely an ugly beast to face. We start seeing success (or experience continued success) in some part of our life and we are simply convinced we slipped through the cracks somehow, we don't deserve to be here, etc. IT'S OKAY. This is not only normal to feel, but more common than you think...

2018-10-2220 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast How To Crush It On Facebook & Be Valuable to Your Audience with Raymond RasmussonIn a world where people complain about organic reach being throttled, Raymond's audience is well established and continues to get high interaction on his FB posts. He definitely teaches us a thing or two about providing value to an audience online and creating a loyal audience. Thank you so much to Raymond Rasmusson for a fantastic, in-depth conversation and sharing a lot of great knowledge! Make sure to like his Facebook page below, and https://www.facebook.com/raymondrasmusson/ https://www.facebook.com/udiospace/ • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and su...

2018-10-1549 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Should You Be a "Jack of All Trades" or "Master of One"? The Answer is More Complex Than You ThinkA wide net versus specialization is an often-discussed topic amongst freelancers, and everyone has a set yes or no answer, but it's truly a spectrum depending on your circumstance. Either answer "Jack of All Trades" or a "Master of One" can be correct once you look at some key factors that should dictate how quickly you make the transition. • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stayspongyshow.com • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.com • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us i...

2018-10-0824 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Self Awareness - Growing Into My Own with Greg FenderTaking a deep dive into why I tick the way I do and what's shaped me into the person I am today. Greg wanted to ask more about it and honestly I had never considered it so I had him hop onto his mic so we could record while we chat! Thanks to Greg Fender at SledgeSound Studios for his time and friendship. :) • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stayspongyshow.com • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.com • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow th...

2018-10-0116 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast IMAGE MATTERS & Single Release Strategies with Trey EwaldA great chat with Trey Ewald talking about the importance of image, as well as strategies for releasing his single "Electricity". The look that you present for your music is so insanely important, and trey learned about that very early on in his career which has helped him do well in the long-term. Listen, learn, and stay spongy! Listen here https://open.spotify.com/track/0kBrIpzOseR3jmgHSF6VE2?si=MKBuimAwSfiXxbeS5i_Aqg • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stayspongyshow.com • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.com ...

2018-09-2422 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Instagram Deep Dive Part 1: The (SUPER IMPORTANT) BasicsSo many people neglect Instagram, the most culturally relevant platform of 2018, and it's destroying your business more than you think. Don't leave money on the table, take advantage of this incredible platform NOW. You're off to a good start though, because you're here! Today we will go over the basics of the functions, the benefits, and the general strategies to get you into the habit of using Instagram to build your personal or business's brand. • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stayspongyshow.com • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.co...

2018-09-1729 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast The Quickest Way To NOT Grow Your NetworkIt truly does take a lifetime to build your reputation and one second to ruin it, so pay close attention to make sure you don't commit any of these sins that can obliterate your opportunities in your industry. If you hear any story that applies to someone in your life, make sure you SHARE this with them! • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stayspongyshow.com • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.com • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you ar...

2018-09-1024 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast How to Capitalize on Millions of Views with Andrew Simmons - Veggie Tales Viral VideoWhat do you do when a video catches heat and you want to make every ounce of attention count? Andrew Simmons ran into this situation with over 100K on YouTube and 4.8 MILLION on the FB post. He wanted to reach out about how to make the best return for these crucial days of internet eyes. You can see the video here https://rapzilla.com/2018-08-shama-veggie-tales-remix-dru/ Veggie Tales (Remix) Credits Music Produced by Andrew Simmons at Collective Studios Executive Producer: Chris Brank Director: Robert Therrell DP: Brian...

2018-09-0314 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Q&A #2 - Why I Freelance, Realistic Vs "BIG" Goal Setting, Hardest Things When StartingGathered up questions from our IG page (@stayspongyshow) and now we are going in depth with answers! We go over why I decided to be my own boss instead of work in a larger organization, whether it's best to set a realistic bar or a make-it-to-the-moon goal and why, and the hardest thing when starting ANY freelance business. • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stayspongyshow.com • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.com • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if y...

2018-08-2728 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Where Will Technology Take Music Freelancing In 20 Years?Today we talk about where technology will take the music industry in 20 years, and how we can adapt and be ahead of the curve so we don't fall to the wayside as things progress! So many companies and people lose their careers because they refuse to innovate and keep up with the market... let's not be one of those! Let's be agile and CRUSH! • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stayspongyshow.com • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.com • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the s...

2018-08-2018 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast From Laid Off to Full Time in 10 Months - The Steven Ward StoryToday we dive into Steven's unexpected plunge into audio at an inopportune time, and how he attacked the chances he got to build a name for himself SUPER fast. Steven is a great example of what it means to figure out whatever you need to without making excuses, and it worked. Enjoy! • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stayspongyshow.com • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.com • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you are on Apple Podcas...

2018-08-1358 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Q&A #1 - Big City vs Small Town for Freelancers, Where To Reinvest Extra $$, Managing A Busy ScheduleGathered up questions from our IG page (@stayspongyshow) and now we are going in depth with answers! You'll learn about the pros and cons of starting your business in a big or small city, what to do once you have extra money to reinvest into your business, and how to manage a too-full plate with the rest of your life, and more! • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stayspongyshow.com • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.com • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as wel...

2018-08-0621 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast 5 Reasons You're Failing & How To WinIn this episode we will cover some extremely common ways people are missing out, and how to reverse them to win. We talk about undervaluing social media, horrific websites, bad social skills, bad technical skills, and mindsets that keep you from being a killer in your field. Get out there, work hard, and stay spongy! • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stayspongyshow.com • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.com • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you are on A...

2018-07-3021 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Building a Career in LOS ANGELES in the Modern Market - My StoryToday let's chat about my story of coming to Los Angeles, and the constant uphill battle of establishing a client base and reputation in such a fiercely competitive market. Everything from failures, how I pivoted when I saw opportunity in unexpected places, and my successes along the way. Come along for the journey! • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stayspongyshow.com • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.com • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as well as rate us if you are on Apple Pod...

2018-07-2320 min

The Modern Music Creator Podcast Intro - What is Stay Spongy?Today we will talk about what it means to "Stay Spongy" and why it is so crucial to your success in the modern music industry. We cover the principles of always investing in education, actively searching out new knowledge in you day to day life, and what makes the difference between pushing through the noise and falling short. Welcome to the Show! • Read our blog, join the #spongesquad, and support the podcast • http://www.stayspongyshow.com • Comments, ideas, feedback, or questions • stayspongyshow@gmail.com • If you haven’t yet, subscribe or follow the show, as wel...

2018-07-1616 min

The Awfulest Podcast There Is EP 42: John McLucas, McLucas MediaSpecial Guest this week, Musician, Freelance Engineer, and Producer John McLucas. They talk about John’s life in LA, Music, different genres, work ethic, renting in the Bay Area, and plenty more. Enjoy and thanks for listening. Follow @phonz_official @mclucasmedia @peninsulalive www.mclucasmedia.com https://www.youtube.com/user/MrJohnPortnoy/videos Visit phonzmusic.com for more dope content Music, Videos, and Home to this podcast. Also http://www.soundcloud.com/phonz_official RED TABLE MEDIA http://www.youtube.com/redtablemediaofficial #RIPCHUCKTHEAWFULEST http://www.soundcloud.com/chucktheawfulest BULLETPROOF MONK OUT NOW ON ITUNES, APPLE MUSIC, SPOTIFY, SOUNDCLOUD, PANDORA https://soundcloud.co...

2017-05-2800 min