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Catalog Sales: Part 3
Are you still with us? If you've made it this far into our Catalog Sale deep dive, congratulations, you're a superstar. In the third installment of this series, Tracy's back to give his take on Mike Molinar's master class, we dig further into multiples an
Catalog Sales: Part 2 with Mike Molinar
The catalog sale saga continues! This week we're joined by Mike Molinar (Big Machine Music president and Laura's publisher) to give a publisher's perspective on catalog sales in 2024.
Daniel Tashian
Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & producer, Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves Albums Golden Hour, Star Crossed & Deeper Well) took the long way around to massive success. Like many of us, his musicali
Episode 28: Catalog Sales: Part 1
Strap in, y'all. We're diving into the intricate world of the Catalog Sale. While it's tempting to dream about cashing out and buying an island at 27, it's really important to know how these agreement
Jaren Johnston
Songwriter & lead singer of The Cadillac Three, Jaren Johnston ("5 Foot 9" Tyler Hubbard, "Raise Em Up" Keith Urban feat. Eric Church, "Meanwhile Back At Mama's" Tim McGraw) knows how to pull a heartstring but can not help but put his southern rock energy
REPLAY: You Don’t Suck, It Just Takes A Minute
Big Machine Music general manager (and Lauras publisher) Mike Molinar joins the podcast to talk about his philosophy on songwriter-publisher relationships. Mike shares his advice to young songwriters
Episode 26: What Lifelong Hospitality, Humility & Curiosity Looks Like: A Conversation with One of Music’s Patriarchs, Mike Elizondo
Songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Mike Elizondo ("In da Club" 50 Cent, "The Real Slim Shady" Eminem, "Cowboy Casanova" Carrie Underwood, The Encanto Soundtrack with Lin-Manuel Miranda)
Episode 25: (Song)writer's Block, Suffering for Your Art & Where Ideas Might Be Hiding
Whats blocking you? This week, the trio discusses this ironic possibility: it might be that youre taking this dream job a little too seriously. We all do it! At all stages, in fact. Take breaks, cha
Episode 24: Fomo, Envy & Protecting The Daily Joy of Writing Songs: A Conversation with Jessie Jo Dillon
On this weeks episode, Laura, Tracy & Kevin sit down with one of Lauras best friends, critically acclaimed hit songwriter, Jessie Jo Dillon (10,000 Hours Dan & Shay, Justin Beiber, Halfway To Hel