Podcast David Andrew Wiebe

Do you tend to accumulate a lot of information without ever acting on it? Content junkies do this all the time, sometimes without even realizing it. While studying without applying might be okay in grade school, in adult life, it simply doesn’t work. So, how do you get out of the rut of learning, thinking, and not acting? In this episode of The New…

What if there was an easier way for your fans, friends, and family to invest in your music? What if you could diversify your revenue streams to make your music career more sustainable and profitable? In this e…

So, you probably heard about it. But you may have asked yourself what it’s about and why you should care. At Music Entrepreneur HQ, we have the “getting it together,” “getting it done,” and “getting it out there” tracks, and this new work covers almost everything you could possibly want to know about “getting it done,” which can contribute greatly …

Are you a coach? Or maybe you’re an info-product creator. Even if you’re an artist, there is a pathway to growing your fan base and getting exposure to your music. And in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David interviews Evan Price of Artist Collective, who reveals his four-step process for scaling a creative business. Juicy! Downloa…

Does it seem like everyone else is getting the gigs? Are you insecure about that drummer who’s far better than you? Do you often compare yourself unfavorably to others on the road to building the life you love through music? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares how you can be like the select few who always seem to get the…

How are you going to find the motivation you need to get up to do what you need to do to grow your music career every morning? What resources will you be taking advantage of to ensure that you are expanding, so your music career can expand with you? In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares the power of investing in yourself a…

There are some critical steps to take before you even begin. Because whatever foundation you build on is the foundation that will stay with you. And if it’s a shaky foundation, you may never be able to build the music career of your dreams and create the life you love through your music. In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shar…

It seems insane that the words you use would make any difference in your music career, doesn’t it? And yet, words are how we communicate. Everything that’s available, is basically available in language. So, if we’re asking for something, how we ask makes a difference. If we’re communicating our value as performers, how we communicate our value make…

A simple thing can make a big difference. Most artists aren’t thinking about saving five minutes here or 10 minutes there but think about it. Over a year, if you could cut down your daily social media time from 10 to five minutes per day, you’d save yourself 1,825 minutes or a little over 30 hours per year. In this episode of The New Music Industry…

Have you ever wanted to explore the possibility of performing in alternative venues? One of the advantages of showing up where no one else is performing is that you can create a market that belongs to you. Plus, price elasticity also applies – you can charge more for the performance than you might be able to in the average music venue. In this epis…

There are many things that can stop you on your path to creating the life you love through music. But most things that will stop you fall under one major category – mindset. Mindset isn’t just how you think. It’s how you show up and how you deal with challenges, events, and circumstances as they arise.In this episode of The New Music Industry Podca…

Everyone’s talking about making sales funnels. Yes, they are great, and yes, they are built on a solid foundation of traditional marketing philosophy.But there are some serious challenges to getting your first sales funnel up and running never mind selling your music and merch for you.In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares …

Everywhere you look, there are incredibly talented YouTubers. Is everyone a virtuoso? It’s sure starting to look that way. Not to mention – they look and sound great. How is one even supposed to compete?Well, here’s the funny thing. There are a couple of things most artists – and not just artists but even digital marketers and SEO agencies – aren’t…

There is no power in viewing everything in your music career as happenstance and circumstance. The power is in taking responsibility for your actions and even the outcomes you produce.In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares how you can reap the rewards of an ownership mindset and achieve elevated results in your music career…

How do you build an authentic connection with your fans? Can you be true to yourself and your art and still build a viable fan base? What does it take to build your music career in 2023 and beyond?In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, you’ll be hearing from partner at Collective Entertainment and founder of #iVoted Festival, Emily Whit…

Scammers are everywhere. People are desperate. In tough times, people will go to extraordinary lengths to cover their bills and meet their needs.In his coaching efforts, however, David often helps his clients create “possibility lists,” a long list of items (usually 50 to 100) possible sources of money an artist or entrepreneur can leverage to get …

If you simply do what successful people do, you will also find success. This is what marketing guru Dan Kennedy defines as “behavioral consistency.”Founder of Mezz Entertainment Roanne Mesirow argues, however, that we should always remain open to opportunity, and there are no formulas to creating success in the music business.In this episode of The…

Change is often uncomfortable. Not only that, but it’s often hard, too. Things generally want to remain unchanged, and a great deal of energy and force can be exerted in changing habits, routines, actions, and anything else that might make a difference in your music career.But when we force change, it tends not to stick.So, what do you do if you’re…

Completing a yearlong leadership program. Embracing the nomadic life. Nearly being scammed by fraudulent landlords. Being sued by a credit card company. Filing for consumer proposal. Putting on a theatrical production in Calgary. 2023 was an insane year for David (read about it here and here).And in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, D…

SubmitHub is one of the music industry’s leading platforms for connecting musicians with bloggers, Spotify playlists, influencers, YouTubers, radio stations, labels, and more. It’s our favorite service of its kind!But if there’s one thing you can count on, it’s change. Whether it’s updates to the SubmitHub platform, or new competitors in the market…

Success in music hinges on a strong mindset, because inevitably there will be challenge and rejection to endure. The pressure to quit will always get the best of you unless you’ve got your psychology together.But what happens when you’ve been pushed so close to the edge that taking an involuntary leap into the great unknown is a foregone conclusion…

Can a successful artistic career be boiled down to three key ingredients? If so, what would those ingredients be? What kind of cake could you bake with them?In this episode of The New Music Industry podcast, David interviews Diane Foy, who offers an in-depth look into her Superfan Attraction Playbook.Download the PDF TranscriptionPodcast Highlights…

Do you find marketing boring, complicated, challenging, difficult, tedious, irritating, or otherwise unappealing?Hey, I get it. I was once a musician just like you…(Wait, hold on, I’m still a musician just like you.)I’ve said before that you are the most qualified person to do your own marketing, and I still believe that…But I also think it can be …

Your truck breaks down. You break up with your girlfriend. Your dog goes missing. You drop your bowling ball on your toe. Your fishing hook gets caught on your vest.Lyrics to a country song? Well, maybe…But the reality is, even the best laid plans, even music careers that appear to be all “mapped out,” still swing headlong into potholes and shuffle…

When you realize that publishing, building your website, growing your email list, and converting leads into customers are among the most important activities you could be engaging in online, it’s only natural that you begin to wonder about the massive herd that all seems to be moving in one direction… in the direction of social media.With algorithm…

When planning your music release schedule, product launch schedule (including merch), or even content schedule, is it better to focus on creating new things, or is it better to improve upon what you’ve already got?In other words, do new things engage more, or do repurposed and old things (you’ve improved in some way) engage more?In this episode of …

Is there some part of you that wants to be known, appreciated, and celebrated? Do you ever fear that your lack of fame could be affecting your opportunities in music?In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David reflects on whether you need to be famous to make it in music.Download the PDF TranscriptionPodcast Highlights: 00:16 – Is it w…

Have you ever wanted to launch your own information product? Are you looking for a better way to launch and market your eBooks, courses, or coaching programs?In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares his thoughts on Robert Skrob’s Official Get Rich Guide to Information Marketing.Download the PDF TranscriptionPodcast Highlights…

Every day, artists release new music. But there’s a big difference between the artists who get traction out the gate and those who don’t. It’s because the 5% who succeed are doing something different.In this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast, David shares what that “something different” is.Download the PDF TranscriptionPodcast Highlights: 0…

What is the most effective but underrated online strategy for creating results in your music career? How can you use it to grow your fan base, get your gig on, and earn an income from your passion?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Download the PDF TranscriptionPodcast Highlights: 00:30 – An u…

So, the ability to get your music out to dozens of destinations using music distribution services is awesome. But what if you want to sell your music and merch through other platforms and earn a greater income? What eCommerce solutions can musicians take advantage of?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry…

Are you looking to grow your email list and attract your 1,000 true fans? What if you could grow your email list well beyond 1,000 subscribers?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Download the PDF TranscriptionPodcast Highlights: 00:26 – 1,000 true fans 01:18 – Laying the groundwork to grow your…

Is it time to embrace Web3 as a musician? What steps should you take if you’re interested in making a go of it as an independent artist?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Download the PDF TranscriptionPodcast Highlights: 00:27 – Web3 is here 01:06 – Learning about blockchain-powered, decentral…

Do you know what your brand message is? Do you know what difference you’re out to make in the world with your music?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Download the PDF TranscriptionPodcast Highlights: 00:25 – Tara Divina's awakening 02:48 – Why Tara found the career path stifling 03:30 – What …

Do you wish you could be a spectacular failure in the music business? Are you looking for the step-by-step process that will make you an embarrassing disgrace to yourself, your family, and the world?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Download the PDF TranscriptionPodcast Highlights: 00:32 – A …

How do you achieve independent music success on your own terms?What music distribution service should you choose, and what are the nuances you should be aware of in selecting a partner?All this and more in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Download the PDF TranscriptionPodcast Highlights: 01:11 – Catching up with Monica Strut 03:26 – W…

Are you still promoting your music on Facebook? That’s not necessarily a bad thing. The challenge is that algorithms are constantly changing, and what used to work doesn’t work anymore.Are Facebook pages dead? That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Download the PDF TranscriptionPodcast Highlights:…

The Music Entrepreneur Code – 2022 Edition features an all-new introduction, along with plenty of new tools, resources, and up-to-date strategies and mental models to help you grow and impact a fan base and make a living from your passion.The hardcover edition of the book just came out, so to commemorate this occasion, David reads the updated intro…

If any part of what you do in music depends on you working with clients, then it’s important to know which types of clients to pursue, as well as which types to avoid.After all, your survival depends on your ability to bring in an income, and nothing can affect your ability to create an income faster than working with clients who endlessly negotiat…

What did Marty Friedman recently say on ROCK FUJIYAMA that caught my attention?What’s Wolf’s philosophy on achieving success in the new music industry?All this and more on the latest iteration of the monthly, 2022 Edition of The New Music Industry Podcast.Podcast Highlights: 00:32 – David and Wolf share what’s new in their worlds 04:44 – The secret…

So, what exactly is going on with Music Entrepreneur HQ and The New Music Industry Podcast in 2022? Will it be business as usual, or are there changes to come?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode The New Music Industry Podcast.Podcast Highlights: 00:32 – David addresses what’s been going on in his world 02:40 – Improvements that…

Are you looking for licensing and placement opportunities? How is multimedia changing, and how does that impact your outlook as an artist?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Download the PDF TranscriptionPodcast Highlights: 00:31 – What is Artlist and what makes it unique? 05:58 – Where are thi…

What would it look like to start a new podcast? How do you market your music effectively? What are the most important tools you could be taking advantage of in 2022?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Podcast Highlights: 00:35 – Robonzo returns 01:46 – Robonzo’s new podcast startup program 09:5…

What can you expect from the 2022 Edition of The Music Entrepreneur Code? What’s different about this version versus the last?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Podcast Highlights: 00:26 – The big reveal: The Music Entrepreneur Code – 2022 Edition 01:01 – What led to the creation of the latest…

There are many forms of pain, whether physical or emotional. What if there were tools and products that could help you live pain-free?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Podcast Highlights: 00:29 – Amos Bracewell makes his return to the podcast! 01:36 – What has Amos been up to since August? 06…

How do you establish a successful music business online and off? How do you create a popular YouTube channel, and market your music or your enterprise successfully?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast. Download the PDF cheat sheetPodcast Highlights: 00:29 – Matt Ramsey is back! 01:10 – Matt’s jo…

What does it feel like to compose an award-winning score for a short film? What goes into a project like that?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Podcast Highlights: 00:25 – The story behind David’s award-winning compositions 01:56 – The Long, Lonely Walk 03:00 – Desolation (Broken) 04:18 – Sus…

How do you run an independent record label? How do you set yourself and your artists up for success long-term?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Podcast Highlights: 00:24 – Nick Sadler is back! 00:54 – Nick’s new book 08:57 – Artist contracts and recording agreements 10:02 – Finding an extra s…

Do you have an email list? Are you actively building it? Is your email list continually growing, are you building your community, and is your customer experience as good as it could be?That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.Oleh David Andrew Wiebe

Have you ever suffered a crushing, embarrassing, infuriating defeat in your music career?Look, you wouldn’t be the only one. It would be quite unusual for a musician or music entrepreneur to go their entire career without encountering some serious hardship. I’ve been there myself.But when do you give up and move on? Most people quit after the first…