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Making It with Chris G.

Chris G. has been in the Music Business since 2006 as a concert promoter, artist manager, and booking agent. “Making It” is not about being on top of the charts, winning mainstream awards, or having millions of social media followers. Though those things are nice, that’s a very small percentage of the industry. “Making It” is about having conversations with people that do what they love full time, instead of being stuck with a career they hate. Throughout his journey, Chris has met many inspiring individuals who have in his eyes “made it” and who have an abundant amount of stories and wisdom that should be shared with the world of aspiring creatives, musicians, actors, athletes, and entrepreneurs. The objective of this podcast is to educate and motivate individuals by sharing stories of people who are “making it” every day.
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Now displaying: May, 2020
#103: Kendall Corso - Co-Founder and COO of Backline, A Holistic Approach to Mental Health for Touring and Festival Personnel 0
May 28, 2020

Kendall Corso is the Co-Founder and COO of Backline. A company focused on the mental health of the people working behind the scenes of tours and festivals. Backline offers many services from referrals for counseling, courses in meditation, yoga, nutrition, support groups, and much more. Kendall got her start in the music industry in the touring and festival world and has first hand witnessed the struggle with mental health and issues such as depression, addiction, anxiety, suicide, and more. 

In this conversation, we talk about signs for mental health issues, getting help, how to have open talks with your leadership, and much more. 

To learn more about Kendall Corso visit https://backline.care/. 

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Credits: 
Host: Chris Goyzueta
Producer: Jason Trosclair
Executive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency  
Music: Emily Kopp

#102: Micah Davidson - A Music Industry Serial Entrepreneur on being a Booking Agent, Talent Buyer, and Festival Producer 0
May 21, 2020

Micah Davidson is the founder and CEO of Charlotte, NC based Midwood Entertainment. His company has multiple divisions in the live concert production realm. Starting as a Booking Agency whose team of agents now represent over 20 artists, and growing to producing music festivals and representing music venues as Talent Buyers across the United States. Micah has booked and produced thousands of shows throughout his career, and that comes with a lot of experience for artists and people interested in getting a career on the business side of the industry. 

 

In this conversation, we discuss his journey, being and becoming an agent, how to get a booking agent, how to get the attention of talent buyers and venues, and much more. 

To learn more about Micah Davidson visit https://midwoodentertainment.com/. 

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Credits: 
Host: Chris Goyzueta
Producer: Jason Trosclair
Executive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency  
Music: Emily Kopp

#101: Andrew Duhon - Grammy Nominated Singer-Songwriter on Bringing Value to Your Audience and Learning How to Pivot with Alternative Revenue Streams 0
May 14, 2020

Andrew Duhon is a singer-songwriter based in New Orleans, LA. His second album, ‘The Moorings’, was Grammy Nominated for the best-engineered album. Duhon has been touring the United States and the UK for the last decade, starting completely DIY. Since COVID-19, he learned how to quickly pivot his business, and created alternative revenue streams through live streaming and Patreon, offering a new experience and value to his fans. In this conversation, we discuss how Andrew Duhon built relationships with people at venues while on tour to further expand his touring business, going on a vacation to the UK that lead to touring the country, how he’s built revenue streams with live streaming and Patreon, and much more. 

To learn more about Andrew Duhon visit https://www.andrewduhon.com/. 

Keep in touch:
chris.goyzueta@gmail.com 
www.makingitwithchrisg.com
https://www.instagram.com/chrisgoyzueta/
https://twitter.com/chrisgoyzueta
https://www.facebook.com/makingitwithchrisg 

Credits: 
Host: Chris Goyzueta
Producer: Jason Trosclair
Executive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency  
Music: Emily Kopp

#100: Chris Goyzueta - A Journey Through Life with Tourette Syndrome while Promoting and Producing Over 2,500 Shows with Live Nation, AEG Presents, and Independently 0
May 7, 2020

Chris Goyzueta is the host of Making It with Chris G and founder of the Making It Academy. For the 100th episode, the tables have been turned and producer Jason Trosclair interviews Chris on his journey in the music industry. We share stories and lessons from having produced and promoted over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters, Live Nation and AEG Presents, and also having promoted hundreds of shows independently. You’ll also learn from his experience in artist management, and adventure into teaching at Full Sail University that lead to the launch of the podcast and teaching at many other universities in Florida. 

Show notes for this episode are available at http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/podcast/100

Keep in touch:
chris.goyzueta@gmail.com 
www.makingitwithchrisg.com
https://www.instagram.com/chrisgoyzueta/
https://twitter.com/chrisgoyzueta
https://www.facebook.com/makingitwithchrisg 

Credits: 
Host: Chris Goyzueta
Producer: Jason Trosclair
Executive Producer: ONElive Creative Agency  
Music: Emily Kopp

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