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Taking Care of Your Music Business

The MLC
Music Industry
Mechanical Licensing Collective
Streaming Royalties
Music Modernization Act
Rico Love
Songwriting
The Mechanical Licensing Collective
Dawn Richard
New Orleans
Danity Kane
Kobalt
Adult Swim
Atlanta
Black Music Action Coalition
Georgia Music Investment Act
Songwriters
Music Royalty
Advocacy
Music Rights
Streaming

Welcome to "Taking Care of Your Music Business," brought to you by the Mechanical Licensing Collective, or The MLC.

In this podcast, we dive deep into the heart of the music industry, exploring how to get paid as a creative, making sure you are receiving all the royalties you deserve. We'll also dive into building a sustainable career, sharing strategies and best practices that creators can use t... more

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Where creativity meets commerce, the most powerful careers in music are built. In this episode of Taking Care of Your Music Business, Jamie Dominguez of The MLC sits down with Shannon Sanders — three-time Grammy winner, three-time Emmy winner, and Do... more

Real independence in music starts with owning what you create. In this episode of Taking Care of Your Music Business, Jamie Dominguez of The MLC sits down with Dawn Richard —visionary artist, entrepreneur, songwriter, and multi-hyphenate creative. Da... more

Owning your work is where real, lasting wealth in music begins. In this episode of Taking Care of Your Music Business, The MLC’s Jamie Dominguez sits down with Grammy-winning, multi-platinum producer Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis — the creative force behin... more

Understanding where your royalties come from is the first step to making sure you collect every dollar you've earned. In this episode of Taking Care of Your Music Business, The MLC’s Jamie Dominguez sits down with Andrew Wetzel — musician, label owne... more

Legendary songwriter, producer, and mentor Rico Love sits down with The MLC’s Jamie Dominguez on this episode of Taking Care of Your Music Business to share the lessons behind his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to industry icon.

Rico refl... more

In today’s music industry, talent alone isn’t enough. To truly succeed, creators need more than a mic—they need a map. Join Prophet, Co-Founder, President & CEO of the Black Music Action Coalition and CEO of 50/50 Music Group and Tammy Hurt, Entertai... more

As the music industry continues to evolve, understanding how royalties flow has never been more critical. This episode brings together experts from The MLC and SoundExchange, live from Mondo.NYC, to break down today’s key royalty streams for songwrit... more

What does it really take to turn your music into a sustainable career in today’s streaming world? In this episode of Taking Care of Your Music Business, host Ben Parker sits down with award-winning songwriter Sacha Skarbek and The MLC’s Jamie Domingu... more

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Dawn Richard
Visionary artist and entrepreneur who shared her journey as a songwriter and independent creator
Independent artist, formerly with Danity Kane
Episode: Be Your Own CEO: Owning the Opportunity with Dawn Richard
Jerry Wonda Duplessis
Grammy-winning, multi-platinum producer; founder/owner of Platinum Sounds; member of The Fugees' inner circle
Wonda Music / Platinum Sounds
Episode: The Business Behind the Beats: Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis on Ownership & Legacy
Shannon Sanders
Nashville-based musician, producer, songwriter, and BMI executive
BMI
Episode: Building the Sound of Nashville: Shannon Sanders in Conversation
Andrew Wetzel
Musician, label owner, music publisher, artist manager, and advocate
Oxide Records; Oxide Music Publishing
Episode: Streaming Royalties Deep Dive: What Creators Need to Know with Jamie Dominguez and Andrew Wetzel
Tammy Hurt
An entertainment executive, entrepreneur, and accomplished drummer who advocates for music rights and sustainability.
Board member of the Recording Academy, chair emeritus
Episode: More Than a Mic: Building Power, Protecting Rights, and Getting Paid with Prophet and Tammy Hurt
Sacha Skarbek
Award-winning songwriter known for hits with Adele, Miley Cyrus, and James Blunt
Episode: The CEO Mindset for Songwriters with Sacha Skarbek and Ben Parker
Ben Parker
Creator and advocate for songwriters
Episode: The CEO Mindset for Songwriters with Sacha Skarbek and Ben Parker

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Jamie Dominguez
Host of Taking Care of Your Music Business; affiliated with Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) and Taking Care of Your Music Business.

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The Business Behind the Beats: Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis on Ownership & Legacy
Q: What makes a hook memorable, and is there a formula for a hit?
A hook should be simple, repeatable, and paired with a compelling post- or pre-hook; it must serve the story of the song and leave room for the verses to build toward a strong, memorable chorus.
The Business Behind the Beats: Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis on Ownership & Legacy
Q: Where do you feel artists typically waste their money when starting out?
Focus on building a great product—the music itself—and invest in marketing and fan development, not on overextending into non-music assets; keep your team lean and prioritize material quality over flashy expenses.
All About the Revenue Puzzle: Navigating Royalty Streams in the Modern Music Economy
Q: What advocacy efforts are you participating in for the creators that you're related to?
We are focusing on the American Music Fairness Act and the No Fakes Act to ensure creators are paid fairly and to uphold their rights in the evolving music industry landscape.
All About the Revenue Puzzle: Navigating Royalty Streams in the Modern Music Economy
Q: What should they do if they have a publisher to ensure they are collecting royalties properly?
They should never assume that their publisher is handling everything and must verify that the publisher is indeed collecting MLC money on their behalf and forwarding it.
Unlocking the Keys to Longevity: Rico Love on Building a Career, Community, and Creative Legacy in Music
Q: Is there anything that you want to leave or to impress upon all the creators out there who might be listening?
Yes, the way you do anything is the way you do everything, and attention to small details dictates how you treat big opportunities.

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A practical, rights-focused show that unpacks how royalties, publishing, and metadata drive earnings for songwriters, artists, and publishers. Across recent episodes, the conversation centers on streaming mechanics, ownership strategies, proactive administration, and building sustainable careers in music. Guests include seasoned producers, songwriters, executives, and advocates who share real-world experiences with catalog ownership, licensing, and revenue diversification. Notable themes include the role of data quality, the impact of policy like the Music Modernization Act, and actionable steps for catalog organization, rights management, and proactive negotiation. The format often blends practical how-tos with personal journeys, offering ... more

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