Creatives Prevail

Is it worth getting an internship? In this two-part episode we invited prior interns from 80/20 Records to discuss their experiences, lessons learned, and how it impacted their careers.

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This is a recording of an artist advisement session with the band The Joeys. We discuss developing your brand, album release strategies, and securing shows.

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Beyond humbled to celebrate the 2 year anniversary of The 80/20 Show podcast! We decided to reflect on the milestones of the podcast for the past year, what The 80/20 Show means to us, and our plans …

For all you Disney fans out there, I had the honor to co-host a segment called The Mouse and The Music on the Imagineer Podcast. This is the full two parter deep dive conversation we had on our favor…

Getting creative with partnerships has never been more essential. At any stage, you can start developing an authentic relationship with the people that create your favorite products and services. In …

HAPPY 100TH EPISODE!!! This is a series of interviews at the Westone Audio booth during The NAMM Show 2022. We discuss what it takes to work for an audio company, how to build relationships with bran…

Many have day jobs while supporting their passion for music. Marcus, Sean, and Tim are from the group This Modern, a blend of melodic rock, pop and modern hip-hop.

In this interview we discuss their …

How do you prevent a $7 conflict from becoming a $140 one? Liane Davey is the co-founder and principal of 3COze, a consulting firm focused on leadership and team building.

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Most often our journey leads us to where we least expect it. Joey Gutos is an Indie Pop artist from Tempe, Arizona, as well as a prior member of the 80/20 Records team.

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Some believe if you don't start early in music you can't develop a career, which is ludicrous. Sheri and Thom are the duo behind The Frequency Principle. We discuss how each discovered new passions i…

What does it take to represent artists? Ami Rogers is the EVP of Operations and Artist Development for 59x Records. We discuss her incredible backstory on teaching, volunteering for Sundance, running…

It can be challenging to figure out what to focus on. Rhys Green is from the Indie/Pop rock band popsiclestickairport. In this interview we cover the differences between self-producing and working wi…

Are competitions toxic or do they push you forward? We chatted with all the members from Summer and the Rain on music education and how two members had prior projects that gave them the opportunity t…

What’s the point of being an artist if you’re not having fun while doing it? Jackson VanDerPol is the lead singer of the cinematic modern rock band Viper Club.

In this interview we discuss how much h…

Connecting with others in the music community can be a struggle. Ryan Clark is the founder of Hookworm Records. In this interview we discuss how his passion for live music stemmed from being rebellio…

How can you reverse engineer being a songwriter? Ed Sweet is the founder and front person for the indie dance/pop group Electric Sol. In this interview we discuss how the untimely passing of Michael …

Is it worth it to do open mics and competitions? Sophie and Alex Dorsten are an Indie-Pop songwriting duo. In this interview we discuss their experiences with open mics and competitions and the benef…

Play to your strengths. Albert Carter is the co-founder of Hip Hop University, founder of the Emirates Music Summit, and founder of the digital music distribution platform AudioSwim.

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It’s difficult to balance your responsibilities with where your passion lies. Andrea and Pete Connolly are from the rock group Birds and Arrows. In this interview we talk about their incredible story…

Is it a good idea to work with friends? We brought back Daphne Greene and Christopher Price, as we are all good friends and have collaborated together, to talk about the joys and potential pitfalls w…