Break The Business Podcast

This week, Ryan is joined by two representatives from the music distribution company Soundrop (Pony, Brand Manager and Rebecca Helgeson, Community Manager). Soundrop specializes in music distribution and cover song licensing for indie artists and are particularly a distributor of choice for artists who want to distribute covers. Soundrop is currently partnering with humanitarian organization Save the Children for a unique collaboration called Create for Kids. Create for Kids features donated songs from Soundrop creators to benefit the charity. Music for the project was released on all streaming platforms on August 15th with other releases to come, and 100% of all reported revenue will be going to Save the Children. You can find out more about their work visiting soundrop.com and savethechildren.org. Pony and Rebecca talk to Ryan about Soundrop, discuss how artists can take part in the Create for Kids initiative, and offer some great general music distribution advice.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Busi

This week, Ryan chats with Chris Jones, the co-founder of music streaming service Ursa. Ursa's platform focuses on being "artist-centered" by allowing creators to post additional content alongside their recordings to help build fan engagement. Ursa is also offering other elements within its platform, including its patent-pending linkable credits feature which will allow music fans to discover the work of all of the contributors to a recording. Ryan talks to Chris about the Ursa platform and gets Chris' thoughts on the future of music streaming. Ursa will launch publicly this fall and you can find more about Ursa's invitation-only beta by visiting www.ursamusic.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projec

Break the Business was at this year's Independent Music Awards and is bringing you a series of episodes featuring short interviews from IMA nominees and winners as well as other music industry professionals attending the event. You will hear from a bunch of fantastic indie music figures from all over the world, sharing with you TONS of information and inspiration. This is our last week of IMA episodes and we get back to regular podcasting format starting next week!Featured on this episode: Kristy Kruger (@KristyKruger), Kvng Shad (@iamkvngshad), Monica Pasqual (@monicapasqual), Martene Clayton (@marteneclayton), Jen Sygit (@Sygvicious).Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acas

Break the Business was at this year's Independent Music Awards and is bringing you a series of episodes featuring short interviews from IMA nominees and winners as well as other music industry professionals attending the event. You will hear from a bunch of fantastic indie music figures from all over the world, sharing with you TONS of information and inspiration.Featured on this episode: Mamita Peyote (@mamitapeyote, mamitapeyote.com); Jessica La Rel (@Jessica_LaRel, jessicalarel.com); Katie Cash (FB: @katiecashmusic); Adam Warner (@adamwarnermusic, adamwarneriscountry.com); Flechaus (@flechausmusic).Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Break the Business was at this year's Independent Music Awards and is bringing you a series of episodes featuring short interviews from IMA nominees and winners as well as other music industry professionals attending the event. You will hear from a bunch of fantastic indie music figures from all over the world, sharing with you TONS of information and inspiration.Featured on this episode: Low Lily (@LowLilyBand, lowlily.com); Amira Al-Jiboori (@CasiiStephan); Sara Lovell (@saralovellmusic); Lucy Kalantari (@lucytoon, lucykalantari.com).Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Break the Business was at this year's Independent Music Awards and is bringing you a series of episodes featuring short interviews from IMA nominees and winners as well as other music industry professionals attending the event. You will hear from a bunch of fantastic indie music figures from all over the world, sharing with you TONS of information and inspiration.Featured on this episode: Patrice Jegou (@PatriceJegou, patricejegou.com); Elizabeth Joan Kelly (@ElizabethJelly, elizabethjoankelly.com); Brik (@brikakakryme, reverbnation.com/brikakakryme); Valerie Smith (@valerievalpal, thevaleriesmith.com); Fragrance of Yah (@fragranceofyah); Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan (@musicmoneyguys; http://makingmoneywithmusic.com/mmwm).Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out m

Break the Business was at this year's Independent Music Awards and is bringing you a series of episodes featuring short interviews from IMA nominees and winners as well as other music industry professionals attending the event. You will hear from a bunch of fantastic indie music figures from all over the world, sharing with you TONS of information and inspiration. Featured on this episode: Stone Mecca (@stonemecca, stonemeccamusic.com); Amazing Show (@amazingshowtw); Bombay Rickey (@bombayrickey, bombayrickey.com); Ricky Persaud, Jr. (@Rickypersaudjr, rickypersaudjr1.com/); Christina Christian (@thechristinac, thechristinachristian.com).Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See aca

This week, Ryan chats with music supervisor Alec J. Stern. He is the Director of Music for two Chicago-based advertising agencies, DDB and We are Unlimited. Alec talks about his work, detailing how he helps brands find the right music for their campaigns. Oftentimes, that "right music" comes from an indie artist that may not be well-known, and so Alec gives some advice on how indie artists can position their music for these sorts of projects. Find out more about our guests's work by visiting www.alecjstern.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Ryan talks to Musician Monster founder Greg Wilnau. Greg has a lot of great advice for you about building your brand as an indie artist, but you will also want to hear what he has to say about living your life on your own terms and having the courage to blaze your own trail--both professionally and personally. Get yourself a copy of Greg's Music Branding Cheat Sheet by visiting www.musicianmonster.com/brand.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Independent Music Awards are next week! Ryan sits down with one of our favorite guests, acclaimed publicist and Cyber PR founder Ariel Hyatt, to break down the IMAs and discuss how indie artists like you can get more involved in this awesome event. Ryan and Ariel will be hosting workshops and serving as mentors at the IMAs, June 21-22 in New York City. Get your tickets here! independentmusicawards.com/ima-ikon-2019/. Ryan and Ariel also talk about Ariel's new e-book "Fan 1st", which you can check out at www.cyberprmusic.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Ryan sits down with Emily Plazek, founder of Music Industry Connected. MIC's latest initiative is The Mountain, a platform that helps artists achieve success and balance their business strategy, art, and personal life using a six-step process. The first segment of the mountain is available now. and you can check it out and MIC’s services by visiting www.musicindustryconnected.com. Emily talks to Ryan about The Mountain, finding work-life balance in your music career, and overcoming the "First Circle Conundrum" when getting your family and friends to support your music career.The Break the Business Podcast will be recording from the Independent Music Awards on June 21-22 in New York City. If you're going to be around, definitely come say hi!Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryan

This week, everyone's favorite BTB co-host Dave stops by the studio. Ryan is so happy to see him that he throws out the traditional show format and just has a super-sized pop culture conversation. They bring back some of your favorite Dave segments...and talk about some music industry stuff too. The Break the Business Podcast will be recording from the Independent Music Awards on June 21-22 in New York City. If you're going to be around, definitely come say hi!Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our final episode of National Mental Health Month, Ryan sits down with Gregg Sgar and Matt Pelosi of electronic duo MGSP to talk about the strategies they use to stay grounded in their music careers. Gregg and Matt have written and spoken a lot on the subject and have some great insight to share with musicians. We also discuss their latest single "Signs," a powerful song with a strong mental health focus. You can listen to "Signs" on this week's episode and you can find out more about the band by visiting www.mgspmusic.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As they move their music careers forward, one of the greatest challenges that indie artists have is handling live show logistics. Self-managing a live performance or even an entire tour can be a daunting task, and handling those logistical issues effectively (payments, scheduling, advance work, etc.) can often make the difference between a show's financial success or failure. On this week's episode, Ryan sits down with Eventric CEO Paul Bradley to discuss these issues. Paul has dedicated his career to helping artists master their live performance logistics. In this interview, Paul shares some excellent insight on the touring logistics issues that artists most often face, and how to handle those issues effectively. Earlier this year, Eventric released Master Tour 3.0, the latest incarnation of its popular tour management product that can help indie artists keep their touring logistics and revenue management organized. You can find out more by visiting www.eventric.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Bus

This week, Ryan sits down with Jess and Jimi from Brooklyn indie duo Pls Pls Me. Jess and Jimi talk about their music and how they have worked in their careers to empower themselves and the rest of Brooklyn's LGBT music community with their art. Jess and Jimi put together a recurring music event in Brooklyn called Queer MF, which highlights the work of LGBT artists in the area. The example of Queer MF highlights an important lesson for all indie artists: If you are not getting enough gigs or you having trouble getting the kind of gigs you want, then create your own gigs and invite similar artists in your area to share the bill with you! Find out more about Pls Pls Me and the Queer MF events by visiting www.plsplsme.nyc. Check them out on Facebook and Twitter @PlsPlsMeNYC.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the

This week, Ryan sits down with musician and friend-of-the-podcast (and one-time BTB Podcast host) Katie Zaccardi. In addition to making music, Katie is also the host of Out To Be, a weekly interview series that discusses the topics of mental health and safe care. Ryan and Katie discuss those topics this week as they apply to artists and Katie shares some valuable insight on how to avoid burnout as an artist and to manage your time effectively. Powerful advice this week from an excellent guest. Don't miss it! Find out more about Katie's work by visiting www.katiezaccardi.com.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Ryan sits down with Emerge Festival founder and CEO Rehan Choudhry. The Emerge Festival is a music event in Las Vegas that will run from May 31 to June 1 and will bring together artists (including Laura Jane Grace and Andrew Bird) and social change activists (like David Hogg) in a powerful blend of art and activism. Ryan talks to Rehan about the festival, the changing landscape of live music events, and whether artists should be more open with their own social views. Lots of great advice this week! Find out more about the festival by visiting www.emergelv.com. Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.And don't miss Bree Noble's Profitable Musician Summit, a 10-day online music conference gea

This week, Ryan is joined by longtime friend-of-the-podcast Bree Noble of Female Entrepreneur Musician. From April 22nd to May 1, Bree will be hosting the Profitable Musician Summit, an online music industry conference geared toward helping musicians manage their careers and increase their income. Guest speakers include past Podcast guests Ariel Hyatt, Ari Herstand, Kevin Breuner, Cheryl B. Engelhardt, Cherie Hu, Suzanne Paulinski, and many more…including your BTB host Ryan Kairalla.Ryan talks to Bree about the Summit but also gets some insight from her on the importance for indie artists to not have "too many" ideas in their music career. This might seem counterintuitive, but it's not! And you should tune in to find out why and get some great advice along the way. Bree is awesome, and she has a lot of great tips for you.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break t

This week, Ryan sits down with acclaimed music industry entrepreneur Diego Farias. Diego is the co-founder and CEO of Amuse, a tech platform that offers label services (including distribution) for all artists without the predatory terms of a traditional label. Recently, Amuse recently introduced Fast Forward, a royalty platform that uses machine learning to allow artists to collect up to six months of future streaming royalties in advance. Ryan talks to Diego about Amuse and gets the details on how the innovative Fast Forward platform works in practice to get artists paid faster. Listen to this week's episode to find out about a lot of really exciting tech developments for indie artists! You can find out more about Amuse and Fast Forward by visiting www.amuse.io.Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Vi

Hi Podcast Listeners! This week, Ryan sits down with Jay Della Valle of the acclaimed indie folk group Owls & Lions. After several years of crushing it on the wedding and corporate gig circuit, Owls & Lions is about to release its first EP of original music. We talk to Jay about his band, get some great advice from him about how to book more weddings and corporate gigs, and get his insight on how to make an effective transition into original music. Jay also talks about his involvement with the Ukulele Kids Club, an amazing nonprofit organization that has gifted thousands of ukuleles to hospitalized children. Find out more by visiting www.theukc.org.Check out Owls & Lions by visiting www.owlsandlions.com and be sure to support their Kickstarter campaign!Rate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show.