Elevated Frequencies
Entrepreneur and Chicago Music Nexus co-founder Olivia Mancuso cues up insider tips and real-world stories to help aspiring house and techno artists turn their passion into profit.
After scaling her business from zero to six figures in six months, Olivia is ready to help with everything from setting up an LLC to building your personal brand.
Each week, she’ll share personal insights alongside interviews with artists, promoters, label owners, and agents - all with the aim of elevating your house and techno journey.
For more content on growing your career, brand, and business, check out Olivia’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/oliviamancuso__
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 115
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
"I ALMOST QUIT DJING": Bijou's Brutal Career Reset | EF EP 115
Most artists think talent is enough. Bijou proves that discipline is what separates the successful from the struggling. After 13 years of building his career around G-House, he hit a wall - he hated …
The Uncomfortable Truth About Who's Really Winning in House Music | EF EP 113
Most artists won't say this out loud, but DJ Lady D will: the house music scene has a problem, and it's not what you think. Chicago's House Music Queen is calling out the uncomfortable truth about wh…
How to Build Multiple Revenue Streams as an Artist w/Night Tales | EF EP 113
Think you need to stay in one lane to build a successful music career? Night Tales just proved that wrong by creating CLR (Colour, Love, Rhythm) - a groundbreaking event series that's taking them aro…
The Industry Will Change Whether You Like It or Not: Gene Farris' Strategy | EF EP 112
The music industry will change whether you like it or not. Chicago house legend Gene Farris has watched it transform completely over three decades - from needing vinyl releases to get overseas gigs t…
From 30 to 400 People in 12 Months: How to Build Your Own Scene | EF EP 111
Most DJs complain about not getting booked. Sarat, a drone pilot and DJ, created his own bookings instead. In just one year, he grew his sunrise sets from 30 people to 400+ people by building the sce…
The $3 Million Marketing Strategy Every Artist Needs to Know | EF EP 110
Think you need millions of followers to build a successful music career? This conversation with Alex Hilburn, Co-Founder of Surge Marketing, will completely change how you think about fan engagement …
When Everyone Has a Label: The New Rules of Music Collaboration with Kyle Watson | EF EP 109
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY DEEP TROPICS.
Deep Tropics is an immersive dance experience in the heart of Music City, Nashville, where party truly meets purpose. Known as the most sustainable festival …
How to Build a Profitable Music Career by Serving Fewer People | EF EP 108
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY DEEP TROPICS.
Deep Tropics is an immersive dance experience in the heart of Music City, Nashville, where party truly meets purpose. Known as the most sustainable festival …
I Spent $15K on a Studio That Got Destroyed in 2 Months | EF EP 107
My studio flooded on June 25th. Everything is damaged. However, I'm here to show you how to navigate setbacks in your career without losing your momentum.
In this deeply personal episode, I share the …
Why Your Ego Is the Biggest Threat to Your Music Career | EF EP 106
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY DEEP TROPICS.
Deep Tropics is an immersive dance experience in the heart of Music City, Nashville, where party truly meets purpose. Known as the most sustainable festival…
The Space Miami Formula: How to Handle Any Crowd | EF EP 105
Want to know how to read and control any room, no matter how diverse the crowd? Ms. Mada's unique perspective as both booking operations manager and resident DJ at Space Miami offers insights that mo…
How to Take Your Music to New Cities with Jeff Sorkowitz | EF EP 104
Want to expand your music career beyond your home market? Jeff's strategic approach to building Short Circuit across multiple cities offers a blueprint for sustainable geographic expansion.
Jeff revea…
From House Parties to Throwing Festivals: Josh Baker's Journey | EF EP 103
Tired of waiting for someone to give you a chance? Josh Baker's story proves you don't need permission to start building something meaningful in music.
Starting with literally nothing - a £20 generato…
Stop Waiting for Permission: How to Put Yourself On in Music | EF EP 102
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Your Hometown Won't Make You Famous: How to Build Beyond Local Scenes with Hiroko | EF EP 101
Think your local scene holds the key to your DJ success? This conversation with Hiroko Yamamura will change that perspective entirely. Even in a major music city like Chicago, waiting for local valid…
The Overnight Success Story that Took 15 Years | EF Episode 100!
For our milestone 100th episode, we're celebrating in our brand new Chicago studio with someone who's been part of this journey from day one - my brother, Proppa. His recent success with Warner Bros.…
The Artist-to-Manager Journey: Lessons from Both Sides of the Table | EF EP 99
Want to know what it takes to navigate the music industry from both sides of the table? This week's conversation with Mouna Dif offers a unique perspective from someone who's journeyed from singer-so…
Your Release Marketing Strategy Is Outdated: Here's What Works Now | EF EP 98
Want to know why most dance music marketing fails? In this eye-opening conversation, former TikTok UK/EU music marketing lead Dan Roy Carter reveals the insider metrics, hidden paid strategies, and f…
Building an Empire: Mark Knight's Toolroom Blueprint for Artists | EF EP 97
Want to know how Mark Knight built Toolroom Records into one of dance music's most enduring empires? In this conversation with the legendary DJ, producer, and label founder, he breaks down the exact …
The 10-Year Rule: Why Mary Droppinz Says You Can't Quit Before Then | EF EP 96
In an era obsessed with overnight success, Mary Droppinz offers a radical perspective: give yourself at least 10 years in this industry before you even consider throwing in the towel. This conversati…