Ezra Vancil – Business Systems: From Marketing Day Job to Sustainable Music Career After 10 years with the same band and launching his own label, Ezra Vancil has learned that sustainable music careers require business systems—not just passion. In this conversation, he reveals the productivity frameworks [...]
Community Collaboration: Turning Your Fanbase Into Creative Partners Without Losing Artistic Control Photo by Thirdman Can your community become a creative collaborator without turning your art into committee-designed mediocrity? In this solo episode, I explore proven frameworks for involving your audience in the creative [...]
Finding Your Podcast Niche: A Framework That Actually Works "If you're trying to market to everyone, you'll end up appealing to no one." – Unknown Most podcasting advice tells you to "find your niche" without explaining how to do it. You're left wondering: Should I narrow down my topic? How [...]
How to Build, Name, and Nurture Your Creative Community Most independent artists focus on building an audience, but the real power lies in developing a creative community. In this episode, I delve into the psychology behind transforming casual followers into passionate community members who view themselves [...]
From 250 Shows to Finding Sacred Space in MusicSpiritual growth takes many forms for independent musicians. Folk artist Eli Lev has woven together influences from Jewish upbringing, Buddhism, and Navajo teachings into a unique artistic journey that took him through 250 shows last year alone. In this [...]
The Art of Playing While Truly Hearing Your Band Musical listening is the secret that separates professional-sounding bands from technically correct but disconnected performances. This episode explores blues guitarist Kid Andersen's "50% rule" and why listening should consume at least half of your mental bandwidth while [...]
