#285 - Questions and Answers

Some weeks back, we posted the question to our followers on Facebook and Linkedin asking for topics of discussion you’d like for us to cover on an upcoming episode of “The Business Side of Music” podcast. On this special episode, we cover several of those questions submitted by our listeners. Joining us in the studio is Vinny Ribas, who is the founder of “Indie Connect”, along with his new educational program “Cartne” who helps provide the answers, and some insight in the process. We cover such things as to whether Apple Podcasts or Spotify is a better platform. Will the NFT format take off like vinyl, CD’s, and cassettes before. How can emerging artists navigate the challenges of self-promotion and building a brand. When should you introduce children to an instrument. How can an artist improve their earnings from recorded music, what makes a song a hit, and so many other questions. www.indieconnect.com www.cartne.com The book mentioned on the show is “1000 Songwriting Ideas” by author Lisa Aschmann © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions LLC Showrunner and Executive Producer Emeritus: Tom Sabella Producer and Host (the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender Management Representation: Chuck Thompson for Thompson Entertainment Group, LLC Co-Producer - Audio/Video Editor (the man behind the curtain): Mark Sabella Director of Video and Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Marketing and Social Media (all knowing): Sarah Fleshner for 362 Entertainment All Around Problem Solver (and Mental Health Therapist for us): Connie Ribas Recorded inside what could be an old beat up Airstream Trailer located somewhere on what’s left of Music Row in Nashville TN (Man we sure do miss Noshville Deli, and the Longhorn Steakhouse) Mixed and Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Editing and Post at Midnight Express Studio located in Olian, NY Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over and Promo: Lisa Fuson Special Thanks to the creator and founder of the podcast, Tom Sabella, along with Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast and trusting us to carry on their legacy. Website: If you would like to be a guest on the show, please submit a request to: [email protected] If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the show, let us know and we’ll send you a media / sponsorship kit to you. Contact us at [email protected] The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this show provided by the guest(s), are those of the guest(s) own, and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the host or producers of this podcast. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. The Business Side of Music’s name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner (Lotta Dogs Productions LLC), and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Copyright © 2023 Lotta Dogs Productions, LLC, All rights reserved.