Founder of GigSalad, Mark Steiner, shares how he went from being a talent agent to building one of the first online marketplaces for entertainers long before Uber and Airbnb existed. We also talk about being the top platform for mariachi bands and Santa Claus bookings as well as an honest chat about burnout, creativity, and what keeps him inspired.

Ian and Danielle of Orphan Prodigy dive into building a band from the ground up, from overcoming burnout and mental health struggles to creating a full scale project through production, live streaming, and touring.

Chris Laxamana shares his journey from the early days of podcasting to becoming the showrunner and co-host of The Adam Carolla Show and host of the hit podcast Resume. We discuss what truly makes great content and what keeps people coming back.

Randy Nichols shares his journey through artist management representing bands like Underoath, The Starting Line, and Say Anything. We also discuss his work consulting tech companies and helping shape the future of music through National Independent Talent Organization (NITO).

Basti from Melonball shares how the band went from friends making music together to touring internationally, all while staying true to the DIY punk scene. We also talk about recording their latest album, the reality of rising touring costs, working with indie labels, and why getting out on the road still matters.

Jess Bumsted shares her journey from booking agencies and major festivals to launching growth consulting firm Root & Trellis, along with her work advocating for diversity in live music through Book More Women.

Indie Pop artist Leah Nawy shares her journey from studying songwriting and production to releasing music independently as well as breaking down how storytelling, consistency, and self-belief shape her creative process. We also discuss release strategy including her latest single “Quicksand”.

Host of Imagination Skyway podcast Matthew Krul and myself discuss our experience filming an interview on-site on the Walt Disney Studios Lot with director of Disneyland Handcrafted, Leslie Iwerks. We also talk about touring Walt’s office.

Philip Slagter, a visual artist with over six decades of experience and a pioneer in pop surrealism, shares his journey from New York art director to full-time painter, embracing AI as a creative tool, overcoming profound personal loss, and why radical honesty is the foundation of meaningful art.

Recorded live at The NAMM Show 2026. From front-of-house to backstage and beyond, hearing is an audio professional's most valuable tool, yet it’s often the most overlooked. This panel will dive into how sound engineers, producers and performers use in-ear monitors and hearing protection without sacrificing style, comfort or audio clarity.

Featuring Kelly Fox from Plug and Play Jewelry, Tal Kocen from Dark Matter Audio Labs, and Daphne Greene from Daphne and the Glitches.

Independent rock band Dawn in the Dark shares how learning guitar by rewinding cassette tapes in Pakistan evolved into a global music career and a nonprofit community for South Asian guitarists. We also discuss adapting to AI in today's music industry.

Jason Hollis, artist developer, producer, and owner of Nashville’s The Eighth Room, shares how moving to Los Angeles at 17 led to mentorship from Capitol Records executive Tony Zetland and shaped his decades-long career in music. We also discuss why he stepped in to save a historic venue, despite having no prior experience running one, and how that decision led to building The Eighth Room.

Robin is the founder of Perseverance Records, an independent label focused on rescuing and releasing film scores, specializing in rare, unreleased, and archival music. He shares how his passion turned into a long-running label preserving soundtracks, cultivating superfans, and navigating physical media in a world of streaming.

Recorded at NAMM 2026, Dindae Sheena, President of Global Sales and Marketing at Telegrapher, shares how the company applied its sister brand’s expertise in high-end furnishings and luxury automotive trim working with brands like Bentley, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Tesla, to the design of its studio monitors. We also discuss why engineers are returning to pure analog monitoring and how design, physics, and simplicity shape better sound.

Jennifer White shares what she’s learned from 17 years as an adult content creator and performer, from adapting to industry changes to maintaining creative control.

Livia Tortella shares her path through major labels, becoming co-president/CMO at Warner before founding music marketing agency Black Box. We talk about storytelling, work ethic, and why curiosity still matters in today’s music industry.

Indie-Pop artist Nep opens up about reinventing her sound, embracing discomfort, and building momentum one post at a time on TikTok. We also dig into the making of her debut album ‘Noelle’ and the music video for their latest single ‘Florida Girl’ filmed in a dirt speedway.

Jake from Orlando punk band Dial Drive talks about building a loyal fanbase through touring and their local music scene. We also talk about why they signed to a record label for their latest full-length album.

Experiential marketer Carlos Benjamin shares how he went from working on film sets and tour managing to founding production and talent agency High Profile Lifestyle. We also dig into mentorship, personal development, and his latest endeavor Freelancers Unplugged.

Artist and bandleader Forrest Day talks about re-making an album three times and why he scrapped a five-figure mix to release something that felt true to him right now. We also get into managing family life with touring and how a single Facebook post turned fans into investors.