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Break the Business

Break the Business Podcast
Copyright Law
Music Industry
Spotify
All Good Music Festival
Chappell Roan
Corporate Transparency Act
Jam Bands
ZZ Ward
Mariah Carey
Taylor Swift
Real Estate
No Fakes Act
AI and Music
Lana Love
Social Media Marketing
Covid-19 Impact On Live Music
Independent Artists
Grammys
Pandemic Impact On Artists
Miami Music Tech Conference

A show for indie creators and the people who love and support them. Break the Business Podcast is a fun and informative discussion of entertainment law (for non-lawyers), independent artists, and popular culture. Break the Business is recorded live on Thursdays at 9pm Eastern at twitch.tv/breakthebusiness. Catch the show on Mondays at 6pm on SiriusXM Channel 145 SLAM Radio and on all major podcast... more

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TOPICS: Ryan and Katie Zaccardi talk about overcoming your “fear of being perceived” as an indie creator; a new report from MIDiA casts doubt on TikTok’s effectiveness as a music discovery platform; our guest this week is Neil Sheehan, CEO of indie-f... more

TOPICS: Everyone in the media seems to think that digital creators will be able to write off

their tips on their income taxes, but Ryan is skeptical; ElisaRockDoc Career Update; we interview Chordal CEO Grayson Sanders about advances in sync licensi... more

TOPICS: Ryan and Producer Lauren talk about the fast-approaching Episode 500; Rep.Rashida Tlaib reintroduces the Living Wage for Musicians Act; we interview music merchandiser Seamus Meniane of merch services company Armada. You can find out more abo... more

TOPICS: Ryan rants even more about the Muppets on Broadway; Ryan and Zak talk about a Reddit post about lessons musicians have learned that they wish they had learned when they were younger; we interview musician and social entrepreneur Tiff Randol. ... more

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Recent Guests

Clara Venice
Canadian producer, artist, and entrepreneur known for advocating music accessibility.
Episode: BTB Ep 474: Managing stress as a creator; artist/producer Clara Venice
Ralph Tashjian
Founder and chairman of Intercept Music, an entertainment technology platform
Intercept Music
Episode: BTB Ep 473: Funny realtor videos; interview with Ralph Tashjian of Intercept Music
Brianna Banasiski
Realtor known for her engaging and funny real estate videos
Episode: BTB Ep 473: Funny realtor videos; interview with Ralph Tashjian of Intercept Music
Kevin Evers
Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review and author
Harvard Business Review
Episode: BTB Ep 472: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift with Kevin Evers of Harvard Business Review
Lana Love
New York-based singer and artist advocate heavily involved with copyright advocacy.
Artist and Copyright Advocate
Episode: TOPICS: NO FAKES Act is back; we interview artist and copyright advocate Lana Love
Nicki Richards
A New York based singer, songwriter, and producer who has performed with top artists, including Madonna, Mariah Carey, and Mick Jagger.
Episode: BTB Ep 470: Mariah Carey Copyright Suit DISMISSED; recording artist Nicki Richards
Idania Valencia
Grammy nominated mastering engineer who has worked with top artists like Charlie XCX and Ariana Grande.
Sterling Sound
Episode: BTB Ep 469: How Doechii’s “Anxiety” became an unexpected hit; Grammy nominated mastering engineer Idania Valencia
Elisa Rock Doc
Co-host and recording artist
Episode: BTB Ep 469: How Doechii’s “Anxiety” became an unexpected hit; Grammy nominated mastering engineer Idania Valencia
Rudy Love, Jr.
Wichita-based musician and social entrepreneur
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Episode: BTB Ep 468: Policy solutions to low streaming payouts; interview with Rudy Love, Jr. of 2lot

Hosts

Ryan Corella
Host of the show, focusing on the intersections of indie creation, music business, and entertainment law.
Ryan Carella
Co-host, presents insights on various aspects of the indie music landscape and legal issues affecting artists.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Great way to learn about the music biz!

    Sdyney and Sam and team work hard to ask the questions that need to be asked and answered as far as doing business in the music business. A great resource for anyone in the business or looking to get into it. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aspenbeat handpicked music
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    Ryan the host puts together such an amazing show of facts, helpful tips and seriuos guests that can empower you to become a very informed independant artist, great work Ryan - Love the episode with Sync licesning expert Michael Elsner , so good, Thank you. Ric Chandler (Member of Electro Pop/Rock duo 'Lung'/composer/Musical Director/Drummer)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ric chandler
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Please turn up the volume on your Podcasts

    Can you please turn up the volume when mixing your podcast is very low I have to turn the volume up on my device

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ZenasdHopson
    United States5 years ago
  • Informative and entertaining

    Great show Ryan. Liked episode 186 there. Rich Dad Poor Dad is a great book and reading through it a second time now. I’m not a musician myself but have dabbled in some minor league management and business startup for a few musician friends in the past. Looking to get back into it and I find your podcast very informative and motivating. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trudo (red-boy) Bently
    United States6 years ago
  • Clever, Funny, Useful

    Ryan is incredibly knowledgeable about a subject no one in the music industry wants you to know about. A great resource for aspiring musicians everywhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kolorkhaki
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and entertaining discussions about the music business, valuing the blend of humor and practical advice on navigating the industry.
Many find the content empowering, especially for indie creators who want to understand their rights and market effectively.
Suggestions have been made regarding audio quality, indicating that technical improvements could enhance the listening experience.

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BTB Ep 461: Freelancing as an influencer; Daniel Brindley of Union Stage Presents
Q: What are the challenges of dealing with employees?
Hiring the wrong people and managing high turnover due to inconsistencies; fostering a family-oriented culture helped us maintain long-term staff.
BTB Ep 461: Freelancing as an influencer; Daniel Brindley of Union Stage Presents
Q: How have you not killed each other while working with your brothers?
We've had major run ins, but everything shifted when we respected each other's place in the business, identifying our unique roles.
BTB Ep 466: How to avoid copyright lawsuits when you work with music collaborators; entertainment lawyer Mimi Camara
Q: What are some untapped revenue streams that artists could be exploring?
Mimi highlights YouTube as a key source for artists to generate income, emphasizing the importance of video content alongside music releases.
BTB Ep 466: How to avoid copyright lawsuits when you work with music collaborators; entertainment lawyer Mimi Camara
Q: What advice do you give your clients and artists to avoid this nightmare scenario?
Mimi advises being detail-oriented, documenting all contributors during studio sessions using entry logs, and following up with songwriting agreements promptly.
BTB Ep 464: Metal Dave is back!; interview with Regina Sayles
Q: How did the pandemic affect your career?
The pandemic challenged me creatively but also pushed me to invest in my education, taking classes that helped my career and led to a successful Kickstarter campaign.

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1. Clara Venice
2. Ralph Tashjian
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4. Kevin Evers
5. Lana Love
6. Nicki Richards
7. Idania Valencia
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