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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: July, 2020
Jul 30, 2020

After over 100 interviews for the podcast, I’ve learned one of the most important qualities to “making it” is about having the right mindset. Clinton Sparks is a world-renowned DJ, Producer, Songwriter, Serial Entrepreneur, and now Author. He’s a Grammy-nominated artist who has worked with artists such as Akon, Bun-B, Ludacris, Tyrese, Pitbull, Lady Gaga, Jordan Knight, and many more. Today, he’s also an author of the  book “How to Win Big in the Music Business.” In this conversation we talk about the new book, the importance of having the right mindset, setting goals and having a plan, building real genuine relationships in the music business, balancing family life and being a dad with the crazy music business and all the ventures he’s involved with, and much more. 

To learn more about Clinton Sparks visit https://clintonsparks.com/ and www.winbiginmusic.com/

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Credits: 
Host: Chris Goyzueta
Producer: Jason Trosclair
Executive Producer: Making It Academy 
Music: Emily Kopp

Jul 23, 2020

For many, one of the biggest questions we have in life is “what is my purpose?” Ana Reina is a Spiritual Educator, Artist Manager, and Music Business and Marketing Instructor. She has managed and guided artist's careers for over 15 years with a holistic approach. Ana has also been a music business and music marketing instructor at Full Sail University and LA Film School. 

In this conversation, we talk about finding your purpose, deep meditation, and breathing techniques, finding the right manager to holistically guide your career, and much more. 

To learn more about Ana Reina visit https://soulmanity101.com/

Keep in touch:
chris.goyzueta@gmail.com 
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Credits: 
Host: Chris Goyzueta
Producer: Jason Trosclair
Executive Producer: Making It Academy 
Music: Emily Kopp

 

Jul 16, 2020

Building a powerful brand in today’s music business includes creative marketing strategies, recurring content, and building communities. Luke Pierce is one of the artist managers and the production manager for WORKS Entertainment, which works with Straight No Chaser, Home Free, Brass Against, Brian Culbertson, Brain Newman, John Mclaughlin, Lucky Chops, Morgan James, and Striking Matches. He’s also one of the hosts for the popular music industry touring podcast Promoter 101. 

In this conversation we talk about ways to pivot during COVID-19, building communities, nurturing campaigns, what he looks for in artist management clients, digital marketing, and much more. 

To learn more about Luke Pierce visit https://www.worksentertainment.com/ or http://www.promoter101.net/

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: Making It Academy 
Music: Emily Kopp

 

Jul 9, 2020

When running a venue of any size, it takes a team that operates as one unified front with mutual respect and empathy. Working with Conny Quintanilla and Gabriella Fernandez at the Olympia Theater over the last two years has been a wonderful experience and seeing how a venue operates as a family. Conny Quintanilla is the Production Coordinator at the Olympia, and founder and CEO of FansOnQ, a company that develops and hires casted audiences and seat fillers for major events. Gabriella Fernandez is the venues Director of Theater Operations, and founder and President for Front Yard Theatre Collective, a sketch comedy theater group. 

In this conversation we talk about running a venue, how COVID-19 has affected their venue, having side hustles, working as a team, and much more. 

To learn more about them visit http://www.olympiatheater.org/, http://fansonq.com/, and https://www.frontyardtheatrecollective.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: Making It Academy 
Music: Emily Kopp

Jul 3, 2020

During a time with venues being shut down and tours being put on hold, this is a good time for us to look inward and turn up the volume on empathy. Jeremy Skaller is the co-founder of the Artist Management and music production company, The Heavy Group. His company works with artists such as Bazzi, Kiana Lede, Jay Sean, and many more. Jeremy has also written and produced music for artists such as Ariana Grande, Rihanna, Narmani, Khalid, and many more. 

In this conversation, we discuss Jeremy’s journey in the music business, artist management, what makes a good artist manager, how COVID and Black Live Matter has impacted his company and the music business, meditation and breathing, and much more. 

To learn more about Jeremy Skaller visit https://www.theheavy.group/

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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