The Business of Talent
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The Business of Talent
The Business of Talent podcast dives into the creator economy and the rapidly evolving media, entertainment, and digital landscape. Each episode examines how talent—from musicians and athletes to content creators and executives—transforms businesses and influences traditional sectors. With insights...
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How AI Will Make (or Break) the Creator Economy
In this episode, the hosts discuss the impact of AI on the creator economy, separating hype from genuine change. They delve into popular AI tools curr...
How Rolling Stone and AI Are Transforming the Creator Landscape
Jordan and Sam reconnect to discuss recent updates in their lives and their return to the show. Highlights include Jordan buying an apartment in New Y...
Is 2025 the Year Creators Earn More Than TV & Legacy Media?
Jordan and Sam delve into Publicis's recent $150 million acquisition of Captivate, an influencer marketing company known for its extensive creator net...
Can Creators Finally Get Paid for YouTube Shorts?
In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of media with a focus on short form content and the economics behind it. Hosts discuss the rise i...
Spotify Paid Podcasters $100M Last Quarter — Here’s Why
Exploring Spotify's $100M Payouts, YouTube's Creator Partnership Hub, and Rich Paul's New Venture!In this episode, we dive into the latest news in the...
Ryan Coogler’s Game-Changing Sinners Studio Deal Explained
Sam and Jordan discuss the significant deal that filmmaker Ryan Coogler has secured for his new movie, 'Sinners.' The deal includes highly unusual poi...
Tariffs Shake Creator Economy, Epic Gardening's Expansion, and AI's Impact on Media
This episode delves into the importance of diversifying income streams for creators, featuring a discussion on Epic Gardening's acquisition of Modern...
How Emma Chamberlain Built a Coffee Empire from YouTube
In this episode of the Business of Talent Podcast, the hosts delve into the remarkable journey of Emma Chamberlain and her successful venture, Chamber...
The Creator Economy’s Next Frontier: Ownership & Infrastructure
In this episode of the Business of Talent Podcast, hosts Jordan and Sam explore innovative ways to monetize content and support creators. They dive in...
The Influencer Marketing Playbook Behind the World's Biggest Brands
In this episode of the Business of Talent Podcast, hosts Jordan and Sam are joined by special guest Isabel Li, a seasoned expert in influencer marketi...
Are Celebrity Brands A Bubble or Here to Stay?
In this episode of the Business Talent Podcast, hosts Jordan and Sam discuss the rise of talent-led brands and their potential long-term viability. Th...
Why Traditional Media Is Buying Up Creator Companies
In this episode of the Business of Talent Podcast, hosts Jordan and Sam delve into the latest trends and significant investments in the media and tale...
Why Creators Got $200M+ in Funding Last Week
In this episode of the Business of Talent Podcast, hosts Jordan and Sam dive into the evolving landscape of the creator economy, emphasizing the growi...
11 Shocking Stats About the Future of the Creator Economy
In this episode of the Business of Talent Podcast, hosts Sam Hysell and Jordan Williams dive into 11 surprising statistics about the creator economy....
Why Big Brands Are Investing in Emerging Artists
In this episode of the Business of Talent Podcast, hosts dive into an engaging conversation with Mike Boyd from Gary Vaynerchuk's (Gary Vee) VaynerX....
This Platform is Redefining Creator x Brand Partnerships
In this episode of the Business of Talent Podcast, hosts Sam and Jordan are joined by Tiffany Kelly, the founder and CEO of Curastory. They discuss th...
Caleb Simpson’s Journey to 13M+ Followers
In the first episode of the Business of Talent Podcast, hosts Jordan and Sam are joined by special guest Caleb Simpson. Caleb is widely recognized as...
Music Business Podcast Season 2???
We’re back! Join Sam Hysell & Jordan Chude Williams as they return after a hiatus with a special announcement… The Music Business Podcast is coming ba...
Season 1 Finale!
After 124 episodes, we are switching it up. We're putting a nice, big red bow on Season 1. Thank you all so much for the incredible support over the p...
Using the Blog Era to Win in 2021 with Co-Founder of Closed Sessions Alexander Fruchter
On this episode of the Music Business Podcast, we invite Alexander Fruchter aka DJ RTC. Born and raised in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, he has be...
Providing Day One Support to Songwriters with VP, Creative, at BMI New York, Samantha Cox
This week we talked with Vice President, Creative, BMI New York, Samantha Cox. Samantha is responsible for overseeing the Pop, Rock and Indie team bas...
Building an International Non-Profit in Music with shesaid.so Founder + CEO Andreea Magdalina
On today's episode of the Music Business Podcast, we interview shesaid.so Founder and Partnership Strategist Andreea Magdalina. Andreea is an experien...
Developing Your Craft While Building Your Artist Business with Marc E. Bassy
On today's episode of the Music Business Podcast, we interview artist and singer-songwriter Marc E. Bassy. Since 2014, Bassy has grown his listenershi...
Trapital: Jonnyshipes on Cinematic Music Group, Indie Hip-Hop, and Building the Supreme for Music
EPISODE SWAP TIME! This week, we are switching episodes with Dan Runcie's 'Trapital' Podcast.
The episode with Jonnyshipes discusses establishi...
Building Robust Marketing Campaigns with VP Digital & Creative at EMPIRE Moody Jones
This week, we sat down with Moody Jones, SVP of Digital and Creative at EMPIRE. He has gained majority of his experience in the music and lifestyle in...
Building a Culture of Growth & Performance with Niko Ivanov, Partner & Head of Accounts at NOX Media
On this episode, we’re really excited to have Niko Ivanov, a Partner & the Head of Accounts at NOX Media. Outside of NOX, Niko also manages Chad Teppe...
Rewind: How Crypto & NFT’s Will Decentralize the Music Industry with Cooper Turley, Crypto Strategist at Audius
To celebrate Sam starting 'nft now', a web3 digital media company on a mission to empower the creators of culture through freshly minted NFT news, cur...
Building a Multi-Tier Music Company with Chrysallis Blue Raincoat Group CEO Jeremy Lascelles
In this week’s episode, we spoke with Jeremy Lascelles, CEO of Chrysallis Blue Raincoat Group. Blue Raincoat Music is an artist management company, mu...
Discovering & Breaking Talent and Why Atlanta Can’t Be Overlooked with Authentic Empire Music Group CEO Boomman
This week, we talked with Authentic Empire Music Group CEO, Boomman. AEMG is home to artists such as Euro, G.A., Geezy Escobar, Foogiano, and many mor...
Building an Agency from 0 to 40 Employees in Under 3 Years with Creed Media Co-Founders Tim Collins & Hugo LePrince
This week, we sat down with Tim Collins and Hugo LePrince from Creed Media. In the last 3 years (since 2018) they have grown Creed from 0-40 employees...
Thriving As A Manager And Helping RAC Become A Top NFT Music Artist With Zael Ellenhorn
Happy Thursday Everyone! In this week’s episode, we talk with Artist Manager Zael Ellenhorn from YM&U Group. So far in his career, he has managed the...
Ultra Records Creative Director, Eddie Sears aka DJ/Producer Rocket Pengwin, on Telling Stories that Drive Traction
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Eddie Sears, Creative Director for Ultra Records and DJ/Producer, ‘Rocket Pengwin’.
We discuss what hi...
Global A&R and Artist Development with Jean-Sebastien Permal, Director of A&R for Sony Music Continental Europe and Africa
Today on the Music Business Podcast we invited Jean-Sebastien Permal the Director of A&R for Sony Music Continental Europe and Africa. In 2017 Jean Se...
Artist Creative Strategy Deep Dive with Rebekah Espinosa, Senior Director of Marketing and Programming at UMG’s °1824
This week, we sit down with Rebekah Espinosa, Senior Director of Marketing and Programming at UMG’s °1824. She has a wealth of experience in supportin...
Producer/DJ Gareth Emery on the Ascent to Arena’s and Dropping NFT’s
Today on the podcast we have on award winning DJ and producer originally from the UK Gareth Emery. He’s been able to build a sustainable and long care...
The Orchard SVP of Global Label Management Tricia Arnold on The Evolution of Labels & Distributors
In this episode of the Music Business Podcast, we sit down with Tricia Arnold the SVP of Global Label Management and Sales at The Orchard, the industr...
Growing a Career as a Songwriter/Producer with Jake Posner, SVP A&R at Hallwood Media and Manager of A R I Z O N A
In this episode of the Music Business Podcast, we interview Jake Posner, SVP A&R at Hallwood Media. In addition to managing artists of his own, Jake...
Guapdad 4000 & Yung Pinch’s manager Sam Lancaster on Artist Development & How Production Companies Differentiate Themselves
Today on the Music Business Podcast, we sat down with Sam Lancaster of Twnshp Management, manager for Yung Pinch, Guapdad 4000, James Delgado, and Qu...
Toro y Moi & Death Cab for Cuties Manager Jordan Kurland on Longevity, Growth & Impact in Music
On this episode of the Music Business Podcast, we invite Jordan Kurland, Founding Partner of Brilliant Corners Artist Management. Jordan has built a d...
Being an Executive at Epic, Def Jam and Roc Nation with CEO of DVERSE MEDIA Benny Pough
On this week's episode, we have a very special guest, Mr. Benny Pough. Benny has a very long, incredible career within the music industry. He's curren...