The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter

By Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter

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Helping Singers, Songwriters, and Indie Artists Create Leverage In the Music Business.

Episode Date
Songwriting Pro's "The Hang" with Hit Songwriter, Brian White
May 03, 2024
Ep 427: Interview with Anthony Smith - Fight For The Songwriters
Apr 30, 2024
Song Title Challenge #165: "Bad Idea For A Good Time" w/ Nicole Croteau
Apr 26, 2024
Ep 426: Interview w/ The Incomparable Craig Campbell
Apr 23, 2024
Songwriting Pro's "The Hang" with Hit Songwriter, Kent Blazy
Apr 19, 2024
Ep 425: Interview w/ Demolition Music Publishing A&R Manager, Alyssa Brunson
Apr 16, 2024
Song Title Challenge #164 - "Horsepower To Heaven" w/ 2 Lane Summer
Apr 12, 2024
Ep 424: Pain & Suffering
Apr 09, 2024
Songwriting Pro's "The Hang" with Hit Songwriter, Larry Cordle
Apr 05, 2024
Ep 423: Hit Song Breakdown - "Dirt Cheap" by Cody Johnson
Apr 02, 2024
Song Title Challenge #163: "Sinner's Heart" with Taylor Austin Dye
Mar 29, 2024
Ep 422: TikTok TikTok BOOM!
Mar 26, 2024
Songwriting Pro's "The Hang" with Pro Songwriter, Phillip Lammonds
Mar 22, 2024
Ep 421: Your Songs Will NEVER Be Heard Without This...
Mar 19, 2024
Song Title Challenge #162: "Exit 161" w/ Jamie Johnson
Mar 15, 2024
Ep 420: The Switch Cost Effect
Mar 12, 2024
Songwriting Pro's "The Hang" with Hit Songwriter, Tyrus Morgan
Mar 08, 2024
Ep 419: How To Annoy Your Co-Writers
Mar 05, 2024
Song Title Challenge #161: "You'll Never Know Why" w/ Chris Buck
Mar 01, 2024
Ep 418: Haters
Feb 27, 2024
Songwriting Pro's "The Hang" with Hit Songwriter, Jim McCormick
Feb 23, 2024
Ep 417: What We Can Learn From Toby Keith
Feb 20, 2024
Song Title Challenge #160: "Pain In The Colors" w/ Canadian Country Artist Aaron Goodvin
Feb 16, 2024
Ep 416: Are You Working IN Your Business Or ON Your Business?
Feb 13, 2024
Songwriting Pro's "The Hang" with Tammy Rogers of The Steeldrivers
Feb 09, 2024
Ep 415: Lessons From SongwritingPro's Play For Publisher
Feb 06, 2024
CLIMB CLASSIC: Song Title Challenge - "Stuck Between Hell and Highwater" w/ Tigirlily Gold
Feb 02, 2024
Ep 414: How To Start Being A Better Businessperson
Jan 30, 2024
Songwriting Pro's "The Hang" with Hit Songwriter/Producer, Jeff Pardo
Jan 26, 2024
Ep 413: Is Chaos Addiction Killing Your Music Career?
Jan 23, 2024
Song Title Challenge #158: "Dirty Valentine" w/ Brian White
Jan 19, 2024
Ep 412: Sorry, You're an Entrepreneur
Jan 16, 2024
Songwriting Pro's "The Hang" with Hit Songwriter, Jim Femino
Jan 12, 2024
Ep 411: Interview w/ Hit Songwriter, Publisher, and Author, Steve Leslie
Jan 09, 2024
Song Title Challenge #157: "What If She Says No?" - w/ Parker Graye
Jan 05, 2024
Ep 410: CLIMB CLASSIC - Welcome To The Middle Class!
Jan 02, 2024
Songwriting Pro's "The Hang" with Hit Songwriter, Brian Davis
Dec 29, 2023
Ep 409: CLIMB CLASSIC-"How To Write A Good Song And Still Lose"
Dec 26, 2023
CLIMB CLASSIC: Song Title Challenge - "Pictures To Prove It" w/ Tyler Reeve
Dec 22, 2023
Ep 408: CLIMB CLASSIC - Interview w/ MEGA Hit Songwriter Tim Nichols
Dec 19, 2023
Songwriting Pro's "The Hang" with Hit Songwriter, Billy Montana
Dec 15, 2023
Ep 407: Your Songwriting Goals Will Lead To Failure
Dec 12, 2023
Song Title Challenge #156: "Loose Ends" w/ Rachel Thibodeau
Dec 08, 2023
Ep 406: New Spotify Payouts
Dec 05, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Songwriting Strengths
Dec 01, 2023
Ep 405: How To Write Lyrics Faster
Nov 28, 2023
Song Title Challenge #155: "End Up Town" w/ Joe Habedank
Nov 26, 2023
Ep 404: If You're Not Releasing This Way, You're Doing It Wrong! w/ Jon Stork
Nov 21, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Moving To Nashville
Nov 17, 2023
Ep 403: CLIMB CLASSICS- 3 Things You Must Do If You Want To Turn Pro
Nov 14, 2023
Song Title Challenge #154: "Snake Charmer" w/ Sonny Lemaire
Nov 10, 2023
Ep 402: Johnny Talks Brent Off A Ledge
Nov 07, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Making Money In The Music Business
Nov 03, 2023
Ep 401: Songwriters, Should You Release Your Music Independently?
Oct 31, 2023
Song Title Challenge #153: "What I Didn't Know" - Hailey Benedict
Oct 27, 2023
Ep 400: Spotify Top 20 Indie, Label, and ARTIST Ownership!
Oct 24, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Your Song's 1st Line
Oct 20, 2023
Ep 399: What I Learned At The Nashville Songwriting Awards
Oct 17, 2023
Song Title Challenge #152: "Dig A Little Deeper" w/ Country Star Neal McCoy
Oct 13, 2023
Ep 398: Do You Have The Wrong Strategy On Spotify?
Oct 10, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Writing With The Artist
Oct 06, 2023
Ep 397: The Advantages Of NOT Living In Nashville
Oct 03, 2023
Song Title Challenge #151: "Grass Stains" w/ Wilkes
Sep 29, 2023
Ep 396: Why Labels Aren't Breaking Acts Anymore
Sep 26, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Demos vs. Worktapes
Sep 22, 2023
Ep 395: Hit Song Breakdown: "Heart They Didn't Break" - Maddie & Tae
Sep 19, 2023
Song Title Challenge #150: "If Jesus Had A Tattoo" w/ Adam Shoenfeld
Sep 15, 2023
Ep 394: The Death Of Radio? What Does That Mean For Artists?
Sep 12, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: When "Copyright" Happens
Sep 08, 2023
Ep 393: Songwriters Will Fail Without These Two Things...
Sep 05, 2023
Song Title Challenge #149: "With A Cold One" w/ Barrett Baber
Sep 01, 2023
Ep 392: How To Sell More Concert Tickets
Aug 29, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Copyrighting Your Songs
Aug 25, 2023
Ep 391: How Not To Be An ASK-Hole!
Aug 22, 2023
Song Title Challenge #148: "On God's Tempo" w/ Seth J. Elbe
Aug 18, 2023
Ep 390: Music Industry! STOP Chasing Radio!
Aug 15, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Inspiration
Aug 11, 2023
Ep 389: Are You Mentally Strong?
Aug 08, 2023
Song Title Challenge #147: "Save Your" w/ Lance Carpenter
Aug 04, 2023
Ep 388: How To Create A Superfan!
Aug 01, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Writing With Hit Songwriters
Jul 28, 2023
Ep 387: How To Maximize Your Trip To Nashville
Jul 25, 2023
Song Title Challenge #146: "Wash My Truck" with Hit Songwriter, Joe Leathers
Jul 21, 2023
Ep 386: It's All About Your Core (Audience)
Jul 18, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Talent
Jul 14, 2023
Ep 385: Reasons To Cowrite
Jul 11, 2023
Song Title Challenge #145: "The Best Is History" w/ Hit Songwriter, Zarni De Vette
Jul 07, 2023
Ep 384: How To Collect 100% Of Your Hidden Streaming Revenue
Jul 04, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Music Publishers
Jun 30, 2023
Ep 383: When Hustle Holds You Back
Jun 27, 2023
Song Title Challenge #144: "Don't Bring Your Girlfriend" w/ Hit Songwriter, Buddy Owens
Jun 23, 2023
Ep 382: Are Major Labels Cooling On Viral Artists?
Jun 20, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: The Good Ole Boy Network
Jun 16, 2023
Ep 381: SCAM ALERT! Brent Got A Record Deal Offer!
Jun 13, 2023
Song Title Challenge #143: "Bed Head" w/ Kayley Bishop
Jun 09, 2023
Ep 380: 10 Steps To Dealing With Procrastination Effectively
Jun 06, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Publishing Deals
Jun 02, 2023
Ep 379: Why Every Songwriter Needs AC/DC
May 30, 2023
Song Title Challenge #142: "Back In The Day" w/ Hit Songwriter Phil O'Donnell
May 26, 2023
Ep 378: Interview with America's Got Talent + The Voice Contestant, Dave Fenley
May 23, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Selling Songs
May 19, 2023
Ep 377: Hacking Music: Super Songs
May 17, 2023
Song Title Challenge #141: Church Pews and Rearviews
May 12, 2023
Ep 376: 15 Merch Table Tips That Will Make You More Money!
May 09, 2023
Announcement: Co+Write Pitch Event!
May 07, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Belonging In The Music Business
May 05, 2023
Ep 375: What To Do If You Move To Nashville
May 02, 2023
Song Title Challenge #140: "Genius Mode" with Michael Farren
Apr 28, 2023
Ep 374: 10 Social Media Myths That Are Hurting Your Artist Business
Apr 25, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Hating Radio
Apr 21, 2023
Ep 373: Songwriter Contracts: 90's vs. Now
Apr 18, 2023
Song Title Challenge #139: "You Make A Good Memory" w/ Jeff Pardo
Apr 14, 2023
Ep 372: Market Penetration vs. Exposure
Apr 11, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: How Many Songs You Write
Apr 07, 2023
Ep 371: 90's vs Now: Demos & Pitch Meetings
Apr 04, 2023
Song Title Challenge #138: "That River Boy" w/ Levi Mills
Mar 31, 2023
Ep 370: You're Going To LOVE This New Spotify Report!
Mar 28, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Excuses
Mar 24, 2023
Ep 369: Nashville Co-Writing In The 90's vs. Now
Mar 21, 2023
Song Title Challenge #137: "Break Me Beautiful" w/ Tammy Rogers King
Mar 17, 2023
Ep 368: Hook Points - How Your Music Can Cut Through The Noise And Make Money
Mar 14, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Heart vs. Craft
Mar 10, 2023
Ep 367: The Four P's Of Finding Song Ideas
Mar 07, 2023
Song Title Challenge #136: "Diesel Therapy" w/ Anthony Corder
Mar 03, 2023
Ep 366: Get It Together!
Feb 28, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Learning Songwriting
Feb 24, 2023
Ep 365: Your Song Must Have A Big YES!
Feb 21, 2023
Song Title Challenge #135: "Pointless Score" w/ Anthony Smith
Feb 17, 2023
Ep 364: How To Get IN and Stay ON The Spotify Algorithm
Feb 14, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Song Starts
Feb 10, 2023
Ep 363: Trust The Process
Feb 07, 2023
Song Title Challenge #134: "Dumb Tattoo" with Jeff Cohen
Feb 03, 2023
Ep 362: Commonly Used Blockchain Terms: DEFINED
Jan 31, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Online Co+Writing
Jan 27, 2023
Ep 361: Artist Insight Report - Jon Pardi Mr. Saturday Night
Jan 24, 2023
Song Title Challenge #133: "Keeping The Dirt Alive" w/ Dwayne O'Brien From Little Texas
Jan 20, 2023
Ep 360: Interview With Best-Selling Author, Chris Carlisle
Jan 17, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Song Splits
Jan 13, 2023
Ep 359: The Seed, The Song, and The Songwriter
Jan 10, 2023
Song Title Challenge #132: "Local Honey" with Donna King
Jan 06, 2023
Ep 358: Taylor Swift PROVES Whomever Owns The Traffic Rules The Road!
Jan 03, 2023
3 Minutes & The Truth: Song Titles
Dec 30, 2022
Ep 357: How To Stay In Contact Without Wearing Out Your Welcome
Dec 27, 2022
Song Title Challenge #131: "Dirty Dishes" w/ Ava Paige
Dec 23, 2022
Ep 356: What's The Difference Between Marketing & Promotion?
Dec 20, 2022
3 Minutes & The Truth: About Multiple Songwriters
Dec 16, 2022
Ep 355: The Proximity Principle
Dec 13, 2022
Song Title Challenge #130: "Cheap Talk" w/ Hit Songwriter, Jamie Floyd
Dec 09, 2022
Ep 354: 5 Most Common Artist Marketing Fails
Dec 06, 2022
3 Minutes & The Truth #2: The Truth About Knowing It All
Dec 02, 2022
Ep 353: Brent's Super Secret Music Business Playbook
Nov 29, 2022
Song Title Challenge #129: Poet's Escape w/ Marla Cannon-Goodman
Nov 26, 2022
Ep 352: 10 Commandments Of Releasing & Promotion
Nov 22, 2022
3 Minutes & The Truth #1: The Truth About Ballads
Nov 18, 2022
Ep 351: How To Avoid Creative Paralysis
Nov 15, 2022
Song Title Challenge #128: "Sight Unseen" w/ Hit Songwriter Michael August
Nov 11, 2022
Ep 350: The Wrapper
Nov 08, 2022
Ep 349: What It Takes To Get A Cut
Nov 01, 2022
Song Title Challenge #127 "Mercy's Flood" with Scott Sean White
Oct 28, 2022
Ep 348: Interview with Modern Musician's Michael Walker
Oct 25, 2022
Ep 347: Interview With Songwriter Manager, Tracie Hitz
Oct 18, 2022
Song Title Challenge #126: "Plastic Ponies" w/ Eric Erdman
Oct 14, 2022
Ep 346: How To Manage A Music Star: Advice From 33 Masters
Oct 11, 2022
Ep 345: Is 90's Music Making A Comeback?
Oct 04, 2022
Song Title Challenge #125: "Better Cheater" w/ Skip Black
Sep 30, 2022
Ep 344: 10 Surprising Facts About Failure
Sep 27, 2022
Ep 343: How Hit Songwriters Develop Ideas
Sep 20, 2022
Song Title Challenge #124: "Still In The Game" w/ Jenn Schott
Sep 16, 2022
Ep 342: The 6-Figure Artist Masterclass
Sep 13, 2022
Ep 341: The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Songwriters
Sep 06, 2022
Song Title Challenge #123: "Afternoon High, Overnight Low" w/ Nathan Woodard
Sep 02, 2022
Ep 340: Non-Negotiable
Aug 30, 2022
Ep 339: Brent Has Been Challenged To A Songwriting Duel!
Aug 23, 2022
Song Title Challenge #122: "Miss You For Awhile"
Aug 19, 2022
Ep 338: Exposure Is Not Enough
Aug 16, 2022
Ep 337: Songwriter Proverbs & Ancient Wisdom To Help You
Aug 09, 2022
Ep 336: Interview With Hit Songwriter Scott Sean White
Aug 02, 2022
Ep 335: Why You Should Sleep Your Way To The Top
Jul 26, 2022
Ep 334: It's HARD WORK Being This Right All The Time!
Jul 19, 2022
Song Title Challenge #121: "Save Me A Seat" with Hit Songwriter, Kent Blazy
Jul 15, 2022
Ep 333: Interview with Hit Songwriter Trick Savage
Jul 12, 2022
Ep 332: Get The Most Bang For Your Promo Budget
Jul 05, 2022
Song Title Challenge #120: Song Title INTERVENTION!
Jul 01, 2022
Ep 331: Interview with Hit Songwriter & Artist, Dan Smalley
Jun 28, 2022
Ep 330: Interview w/ Hit Songwriter & Artist Bridgette Tatum
Jun 21, 2022
Song Title Challenge #119: "Playing Hurt" w/ Mason Douglas
Jun 17, 2022
Ep 329: Interview w/ Hit Songwriter & Artist Tyler Reeve
Jun 14, 2022
Ep 328: Interview with Hit Songwriter & Artist, Eric Paslay
Jun 07, 2022
Song Title Challenge #118: "Sunshine In The Middle" with Craig Campbell
Jun 04, 2022
Ep 327: Interview w/ American Idol Runner-Up Huntergirl
May 31, 2022
Ep 326: Interview with MEGA Hit Songwriter, Tim Nichols
May 24, 2022
Song Title Challenge #117: Blue Collar Dues w/ Brett Boyett
May 21, 2022
Ep 325: How Lyricists Ruin Good Songs
May 17, 2022
Ep 324: This Gift You Already Possess Will Break Your Career
May 10, 2022
Song Title Challenge #116: "Break Us Up" w/ Chris Lindsey
May 06, 2022
Ep 323: How To Tell If You're A Real Pro
May 03, 2022
Ep 322: It's A Marathon, Not A Sprint!
Apr 26, 2022
Song Title Challenge #115: Sticky Dimes & Nickels w/ Troy Johnson
Apr 22, 2022
Ep 321: Revealing Every Songwriter's Worst Enemy
Apr 19, 2022
Ep 320: This New Spotify Stat Changes EVERYTHING!
Apr 12, 2022
Song Title Challenge #114: Pictures To Prove It w/ Tyler Reeve
Apr 08, 2022
How Pro Songwriters Stay Inspired
Apr 05, 2022
Song Title Challenge #113: Automatic Teller Machine w/ Brett Kissell
Apr 01, 2022
Ep 318: Is The Industry Wasting Money On Viral Artists?
Mar 29, 2022
Ep 317: Songwriter's Diet
Mar 22, 2022
Song Title Challenge #112: Sawdust & Stone with Shelby Kennedy
Mar 18, 2022
Ep 316: The Diminishing Role Of Radio
Mar 15, 2022
Video Content Challenge #15: "It's Workin'" w/ Carvin Walls
Mar 11, 2022
How To Work Like A Staff Songwriter Without A Publishing Deal
Mar 08, 2022
Song Title Challenge #111: Playground Profit w/ Mo Pitney
Mar 04, 2022
Ep 314: Market Penetration
Mar 01, 2022
Ep 313: Is It Worth It To Write Current Event Songs?
Feb 22, 2022
Song Title Challenge #110: People Come Cheap w/ Bill Whyte
Feb 18, 2022
Ep 312: Can You Add To Your Success By Subtracting?
Feb 15, 2022
Video Content Challenge #14: The World's Gone Crazy - Rick Monroe & The Hitmen
Feb 11, 2022
Ep 311: Increasing Your Value As A Cowriter
Feb 08, 2022
Song Title Challenge #109: "Forever For Now" w/ Special Guest Ronnie McDowell
Feb 04, 2022
Ep 310: Is Old Music Killing New Music?
Feb 01, 2022
Video Content Challenge #13: "Let You" Don Amero (feat. Raquel Cole)
Jan 29, 2022
Ep 309: Put Your Song On The Stage
Jan 24, 2022
Song Title Challenge #108: "Better To Have It And Not Need It" - w/ John Corabi
Jan 21, 2022
Ep 308: The Unbelievable Power Of Social Proof
Jan 19, 2022
Ep 307: Interview With Country Music Legend Ronnie McDowell
Jan 11, 2022
CLASSIC CLIMB - "The Request"
Jan 07, 2022
Ep 306: Uh Oh! Spotify Is Disrupted By...
Dec 21, 2021
Video Content Challenge #12: "Missin' The Moon" w/ Brooklyn Blackmore
Dec 17, 2021
Ep 305: The Secret Superpower You Can Bring To An Artist Co-write
Dec 14, 2021
Song Title Challenge 107: "Love Makes A Fool" w/ Special Guest Brett Sheroky
Dec 10, 2021
Ep 304: We Are The Hopeful. We Are The Future. We Are The Artists!
Dec 07, 2021
Video Content Challenge #11: "God Of Gideon" - The Foresters
Dec 03, 2021
Ep 303: Right Song, Right Ears, Right Time
Nov 30, 2021
Song Title Challenge 106: "Stuck Between Hell & High Water" - Tigirlily
Nov 26, 2021
Ep 302: Positioning
Nov 23, 2021
Video Content Challenge #10: "Vaquera and the Cowboy" - Leah Turner
Nov 19, 2021
Ep 301: 10 Ways To Get On A Publisher's RADAR
Nov 16, 2021
Song Title Challenge #105: "12 Apostles Bar" - David Brainard
Nov 12, 2021
Ep 300: 20+ Different Social Media Content Idea Templates!
Nov 09, 2021
Video Content Challenge #9: Just A Bar Thing - Carrie Cunningham
Nov 05, 2021
Episode #299: Six Simple Ways To Write More Commercial Songs
Nov 02, 2021
Song Title Challenge #104: 'I'm Not As Used To It As I Used To Be' with Lee Black
Oct 29, 2021
Episode #298: Blueprint Identities: How To Never Fail Again
Oct 26, 2021
Video Content Challenge #8: Get Go - Dustin Bird
Oct 22, 2021
Episode #297: Three Things You MUST Do If You Want To Turn Pro
Oct 19, 2021
Song Title Challenge #103: Hit It Head On - Dustin Bird
Oct 15, 2021
Episode #296: The Results You Want Don't Matter
Oct 12, 2021
Video Content Challenge #7: My Kind Of Hero - Ryne Brashear
Oct 08, 2021
Episode #295: Here's How 'Song Title Challenge' Got Brent A Cut
Oct 05, 2021
Song Title Challenge #102: No Girl, No Work - With Special Guest Hit Songwriter Chris Wallin
Oct 01, 2021
Episode #294: Promo Hacks + Audience Selection
Sep 28, 2021
Video Content Challenge #6: Worth The Wait
Sep 24, 2021
Episode #293: More Advice For Aspiring Songwriter Pros
Sep 21, 2021
Song Title Challenge #101: Practically Neighbors Featuring Steve O'Brien
Sep 17, 2021
Episode #292: The REAL Story Behind The Bobby Bones Kerfuffle
Sep 14, 2021
Video Content Challenge #5: One Whiskey Away
Sep 10, 2021
Episode #291: Advice To An Aspiring Songwriter Pro
Sep 07, 2021
Song Title Challenge #100: Harleys Over Heartaches
Sep 03, 2021
Episode #290: Nashville Nights International Songwriting Festival
Aug 31, 2021
Video Content Challenge #4: Video Promo INTERVENTION
Aug 27, 2021
Episode #289: Lessons From This Week's Top 5 Country Hits
Aug 24, 2021
Song Title Challenge #99: Small Town Clown
Aug 20, 2021
Episode #288: How To Use Instagram Hashtags (A Guide For Artists)
Aug 17, 2021
Video Content Challenge #3: It's All Good
Aug 13, 2021
Episode #287: More Stuff Pro Songwriters Know That Amateurs Don't
Aug 10, 2021
Song Title Challenge #98: Last One To Lie
Aug 06, 2021
Episode #286: Why You Are So Much More Powerful Than You Think
Aug 03, 2021
Video Content Challenge #2: Pamela Mary's 'Used To'
Jul 30, 2021
Episode #285: Here's What The Pro Songwriter Knows That You Don't
Jul 27, 2021
Song Title Challenge #97: I Never Want To Be That Sober Again
Jul 23, 2021
Episode #284: How The Label Does The Icky Selling Stuff For You
Jul 20, 2021
Video Content Challenge #1: Borrowed
Jul 16, 2021
Episode #283: How To Prepare For An Artist Pitch
Jul 13, 2021
Song Title Challenge #96: One Heart To The Gallon
Jul 09, 2021
Episode #282: The Pie Is Getting Bigger
Jul 06, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #51: BIG Changes Coming From Instagram
Jul 02, 2021
Episode #281: Six Ways Your Listener Can Connect To Your Song
Jun 29, 2021
Song Title Challenge #95: I Got Ghosted
Jun 25, 2021
Episode #280: Your Life Is Not Fair
Jun 22, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #50: You're Not Going To Believe This
Jun 18, 2021
Episode #279: Market-Smart Songwriting
Jun 15, 2021
Song Title Challenge #94: Every Damn Day
Jun 11, 2021
Episode #278: 6 Killer Video Ideas
Jun 08, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #49: What Should I Promote First?
Jun 04, 2021
Episode #277: Whiners Vs. Winners
Jun 01, 2021
Song Title Challenge #93: I Think I'll Buy Myself Flowers
May 28, 2021
Episode #276: Welcome To The Middle Class
May 25, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #38: You'd Better Get On It
May 21, 2021
Episode #275: The Songwriting Lottery
May 17, 2021
Song Title Challenge #92: One Cloud Above
May 14, 2021
Episode #274: What If You're Not Ready?
May 11, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #47: Blockchain Q & A New Instagram Feature
May 07, 2021
Episode #273: Produce Like A Boss - Interview With Kris Bradley
May 04, 2021
Song Title Challenge #91: I Look Good On Paper
Apr 30, 2021
Episode #272: Interview With Blockchain Experts Will Lewis, Rick Wells, and Edwin McCain
Apr 27, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #46: Cardinal Rules For Safely Getting On Spotify Playlist
Apr 23, 2021
Episode #271: It Takes More Than Talent
Apr 20, 2021
Song Title Challenge #90: What Love Wants
Apr 16, 2021
Episode #270: 5 Reasons All Artists Will Benefit From Blockchain
Apr 13, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #45: Are You A Student Of The Game?
Apr 09, 2021
Episode #269: How To Write Lyrics That Attract Cowriters
Apr 06, 2021
Song Title Challenge #89: Heart Like A Mason Jar
Apr 02, 2021
Episode #268: The Death Of The Artist
Mar 30, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #44: Lyrics Vs. Melody
Mar 26, 2021
Episode #267: Three Toxic Stories That Kill Music Careers
Mar 23, 2021
Song Title Challenge #88: My Broken Guitar
Mar 19, 2021
Episode #266: Johnny Was Right...Again!
Mar 16, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #43: You Can't Ride Two Horses With One Ass
Mar 12, 2021
Episode #265: How To Write With A Lyricist
Mar 09, 2021
Song Title Challenge #87: TOP SECRET
Mar 05, 2021
Episode #264: Are You Open For Business?
Mar 02, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #42: Gaming The System
Feb 26, 2021
Episode #263: The Power of Conversational Lyrics
Feb 23, 2021
Song Title Challenge #86: Bad Poetry
Feb 19, 2021
Episode 262: Artists! Make A Six Figure Living With Lindsey Kirkendall
Feb 16, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #41: You're Not Honoring The Platform
Feb 12, 2021
Episode #261: Artist Insight Report - Morgan Wallen
Feb 09, 2021
Song Title Challenge #85: Bits and Pieces
Feb 05, 2021
Episode #260: About Your Internal Dialogue
Feb 02, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #40: Can You Make Money On Facebook?
Jan 29, 2021
Episode 259: Don't Overthink a Hit
Jan 26, 2021
Song Title Challenge #84: Secondhand Love
Jan 22, 2021
Episode #258: A Buttload of Promo Trends For 2021
Jan 19, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #39: Should Indie Artists Use Publicists & Low Budget Release Ideas
Jan 15, 2021
Episode #257: Brent's Conversation With An Excuse Maker
Jan 11, 2021
Song Title Challenge #83: Not My Blood
Jan 08, 2021
Episode #256: Change Your Life With Lighting
Jan 05, 2021
Pick Johnny's Brain #38: Music Bloggers or Influencers
Jan 01, 2021
Episode 255: Lyrical Landmines
Dec 29, 2020
Song Title Challenge 82: Big For My Britches
Dec 25, 2020
Episode #254: Every Opportunity Is Not Opportune
Dec 22, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain #37: Instagram Lyric Reels
Dec 18, 2020
Episode #253: Song Breakdown - I Should Probably Go To Bed
Dec 15, 2020
Song Title Challenge #81: The Request
Dec 11, 2020
Episode #252: Social Media Predictions for 2021
Dec 08, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain #36: Who Should I Be Connecting With?
Dec 04, 2020
Episode 251: One Line Can Ruin Your Song
Dec 01, 2020
Song Title Challenge #80: Fly On The Wall
Nov 27, 2020
Episode 250: Jimmy Iovine Agrees: NOW Is The Time To Be An Artist
Nov 24, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain 035: "Dumpster Diving For Bidding War."
Nov 20, 2020
Episode 249 Congratulations! You Have A Publisher
Nov 17, 2020
Song Title Challenge #79: Shame The Angels
Nov 13, 2020
Episode 248: "Moneyball For The Music Business."
Nov 10, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain 034: "Label Proposal."
Nov 06, 2020
Episode 247: Breakdown Of Morgan Wallen's "More Than My Hometown."
Nov 03, 2020
Song Title Challenge 078: "The Best Day I Never Had."
Oct 30, 2020
Episode 246: "Pants Down."
Oct 27, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain 033: "How Important Is Single Artwork?"
Oct 23, 2020
Episode 245: "How To Make Your Songs Young When You Aren't."
Oct 20, 2020
Song Title Challenge 077: "Rattlesnakes and Molasses."
Oct 16, 2020
Episode 244: "Interview With Scott Gunter, Artist Manager With Durango Artist."
Oct 13, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain 032: "5 Organic Instagram Growth Hacks 2020."
Oct 09, 2020
Episode 243: "Interview With Noah Gordon, Head Of A&R/VP Publishing of Average Joes."
Oct 06, 2020
Song Title Challenge 076: "Mint"
Oct 02, 2020
Episode 242: "The Single Is Officially Dead. I Don't Want Your Money!"
Sep 29, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain 031: "How Do I..."
Sep 25, 2020
Episode 241: "Songwriting Success Is Not What You Think."
Sep 22, 2020
Song Title Challenge 075: "Midnight With The Devil."
Sep 18, 2020
Episode 240: "Who's Coming Back?"
Sep 15, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain 030: "HELP! I Boosted My Song On Spotify And They Pulled It!"
Sep 11, 2020
Episode 239: "The Secret Behind Brent's #1 Dove Nominated Hit."
Sep 08, 2020
Song Title Challenge 074: "Two Tickets Home."
Sep 04, 2020
Episode 238: "Artists, Welcome To The Middle Class."
Sep 01, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain 029: "What Are The Legal Issues Behind Posting The Perfect Mashup?"
Aug 28, 2020
Episode 237: "Interview With Courtney Gregg Carnival Music."
Aug 25, 2020
Song Title Challenge 073: "Gravel Rose."
Aug 21, 2020
Episode 236: "The Future Of Music Is Hollywood."
Aug 18, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain 028: "How Will Artists Get Paid on the New Facebook Video Platform?"
Aug 14, 2020
Episode 235: "The Importance Of CLIMB Time."
Aug 11, 2020
Song Title Challenge 072: "Neverland."
Aug 07, 2020
Episode 234: "How To Monetize On Facebook."
Aug 04, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain 027: "Best Tips For Cold Emailing Bookers at Clubs/Venues."
Jul 31, 2020
Episode 233: "How To Make Songwriting Easier."
Jul 28, 2020
Song Title Challenge 071: "Lights Of Guidance."
Jul 24, 2020
Episode 232: Blueprint For Perfect Mashups."
Jul 21, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain 026: "Facebook Is Going Video FIRST."
Jul 17, 2020
Episode 231: "Interview With Brett Sheroky."
Jul 14, 2020
Song Title Challenge 070: "Proof In The Pour."
Jul 10, 2020
Episode 230: "6 Ways To Build Desire."
Jul 07, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain 025: "What Are The BEST Social Media Tools?"
Jul 03, 2020
Episode 229: "Are You A Song Diver."
Jun 30, 2020
Song Title Challenge 069: "So Many Days."
Jun 26, 2020
Episode 228: "Online Gig Set Up
Jun 23, 2020
Pick Johnny's Brain 024: "Should Songwriters Sell Merch?"
Jun 19, 2020
Episode 227: "How To Prepare For A Publisher Meeting."
Jun 16, 2020
Song Title Challenge 068: "King Of Spades."
Jun 12, 2020
Pick Johnny’s Brain 023: “What Do The Ads Names Mean On Facebook?”
Jun 05, 2020
Episode 225: “Give Them A Reason To Say HELL YES.”
Jun 02, 2020
Song Title Challenge 067: “Gold Rush.”
May 29, 2020
Episode 224: “Death And Poverty.”
May 26, 2020
Pick Johnny’s Brain 022: “Driving Traffic To Your Subscription Site.”
May 22, 2020
Episode 223: “Your P.A.T.H. To Success In The Music Biz.”
May 19, 2020
Song Title Challenge 066: “Drip, drip, drip.”
May 15, 2020
Episode 222: “Seven Deadly Sins That Will Likely Delay Or Destroy Your Dream.”
May 12, 2020
Pick Johnny’s Brain 021: “Long Game or Short Game Thinking + Female Radio Spins.”
May 08, 2020
Episode 221: “Online Co-Writing 101.”
May 05, 2020
Song Title Challenge 065: “Live Stream.”
May 01, 2020
Episode 220: “Emotional Intelligence And Psychological Super Powers.”
Apr 28, 2020
Pick Johnny’s Brain 020: “Twitch, Booking During Covid and DSPs.”
Apr 24, 2020
Episode 219: “We’ll Teach You How To S.C.O.R.E.
Apr 21, 2020
Song Title Challenge 064: “Three’s A Company, Two’s A Crowd.”
Apr 17, 2020
Episode 218: “Worst Thing You Can Do During This Pandemic.”
Apr 14, 2020
Pick Johnny’s Brain 019: “How Do You Promote Multiple Brands Without Chaos?”
Apr 10, 2020
Episode 217: “The Radio Is Not Good Enough.”
Apr 07, 2020
Song Title Challenge 063: “Desperate Sunrise.”
Apr 03, 2020
Episode 216: “What If You’re Too Consistent?”
Mar 31, 2020
Pick Johnny’s Brain 018: “How Do I Market My Music To Artists?”
Mar 27, 2020
COVID19 Bonus Episode: “What Does This Make Possible?”
Mar 26, 2020
Episode 215: “Hit Song Breakdown HOMEMADE.”
Mar 24, 2020
Song Title Challenge 062: “Pickup Lines.”
Mar 20, 2020
Episode 214: “5 Things You Need Instead Of That Guitar.”
Mar 17, 2020
Pick Johnny’s Brain 017: Dissecting a Label Budget.”
Mar 13, 2020
Episode 213: “Hit Song Breakdown, HERE AND NOW by Kenny Chesney.”
Mar 10, 2020
Song Title Challenge 061: “Twisted.”
Mar 06, 2020
Episode 212: “Why Johnny Lost A Client.”
Mar 03, 2020
Pick Johnny’s Brain 016: “My Music Got Better, Should I Rebrand?”
Feb 28, 2020
Episode 211: “How To Make A Music Publisher Fall In Love With You.”
Feb 25, 2020
Song Title Challenge 060: “In The Neon.”
Feb 21, 2020
Episode 210: “Interview With Female Artist Branding Coach Lindsey Kirkendall.”
Feb 18, 2020
Pick Johnny’s Brain 015: “What Are The Top 3 Resources For Building A Buzz Before Release?”
Feb 14, 2020
Episode #209: “A Hang With Hit Songwriter Kent Blazy.”
Feb 11, 2020
Song Title Challenge 059: “Cut To The Chase.”
Feb 07, 2020
Episode #208: “The Sexy Basics Of Exposure.”
Feb 04, 2020
Pick Johnny’s Brain 014: “Do I Need To Be On ALL Social Media Platforms?”
Jan 31, 2020
Episode 207: “Interview With NSAI Executive Director Bart Herbison.”
Jan 28, 2020
Song Title Challenge 058: “Airplane Mode.”
Jan 24, 2020
Episode 206: “What Does The 2020 Golden Globes Have To Do With Your Career?”
Jan 21, 2020
Pick Johnny’s Brain 013: “Can I Make Money Without Playing Live?”
Jan 17, 2020
Episode 205: “Know the Pro with Music Publisher Butch Baker.”
Jan 14, 2020
Song Title Challenge 057: “Too Dumb To Run.”
Jan 10, 2020
Episode 204: “If You Don’t Lead You’re Gonna Lose.”
Jan 07, 2020
Pick Johnny’s Brain 012: “Should I Be Authentic If I’m Boring?”
Jan 03, 2020
Episode 203: “Songwriting Dos and Don’ts From A Hit Music Publisher.”
Dec 31, 2019
Song Title Challenge 056: “Without Thinking.”
Dec 27, 2019
Episode 202: “The Instagram Rules Have Changed! Don’t Get Shadow Banned.”
Dec 24, 2019
Pick Johnny’s Brain 011: “A Butt Load Of Questions Answered.”
Dec 20, 2019
Episode #201: “Music Biz and Mindset Wisdom That Changed My Songwriting Career.”
Dec 17, 2019
Song Title Challenge 055: “Angel With An Anchor.”
Dec 13, 2019
C.L.I.M.B. Episode 200: “How My Intern Got 542k Streams On Spotify.”
Dec 10, 2019
Pick Johnny’s Brain #10: “How Do You Market Classical Music?”
Dec 06, 2019
Episode 199: “Advice That Changed My Songwriting Career.”
Dec 03, 2019
Song Title Challenge 054: “Where The Hell Is Heaven?”
Nov 29, 2019
Episode 198: “Stop Acting Like A Star.”
Nov 26, 2019
Pick Johnny’s Brain 009: “What is the key to getting the most targeted ads on Facebook?”
Nov 22, 2019
Episode 197: “A Hang With Hit Songwriter Tyrus Morgan.”
Nov 19, 2019
Song Title Challenge 053: “Break Me Better.”
Nov 15, 2019
Episode 196: “How To Time Your Single Release?”
Nov 12, 2019
Pick Johnny’s Brain 008: “Are Services Like Airplay Express A Scam?”
Nov 08, 2019
Episode 195: “A Hang With Hit Producer Ted Hewitt.”
Nov 05, 2019
Song Title Challenge 051: “If Tomorrow Was Yesterday.”
Nov 01, 2019
194: “How Do I Get More Randoms At Shows?”
Oct 29, 2019
007: Pick Johnny’s Brain – “You’re A Great Writer. How Do You Get Cuts.”
Oct 25, 2019
193: “The Evolving Role of Music Publishers.”
Oct 22, 2019
Song Title Challenge #51: “Pass Me The Heartache.”
Oct 18, 2019
192: Interview with Chris Mara, owner of Welcome to 1979
Oct 15, 2019
006: Pick Johnny’s Brain – “Johnny’s Favorite Marketing Tactics For Selling.”
Oct 11, 2019
191: 10 Songs I wish I’d Written
Oct 08, 2019
050 Song Title Challenge “Lawn boy Maserati.”
Oct 04, 2019
190: What is my artist brand?
Oct 01, 2019
005 Pick Johnny’s Brain #5: How do I market my music without a budget?
Sep 27, 2019
189: I Wrote A Hit Song Without Writing it
Sep 24, 2019
049 Song Title Challenge: “Left Undone.”
Sep 20, 2019
188: #1 album, 10 minute single, $45 CD
Sep 17, 2019
004 Pick Johnny’s Brain: Why Is It So Scary To Contact Music Supervisors
Sep 13, 2019
187: Turn A Cliche Into A Hit
Sep 10, 2019
048 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “New Teeth and a Used Trailer”
Sep 06, 2019
186: You’re On Your Own
Sep 03, 2019
003 Pick Johnny’s Brain: “We Have A New Release Coming Out, How Do We Find And Work With A PR Company?”
Aug 30, 2019
185: What Kind of Song Should I Play A Publisher?
Aug 27, 2019
047 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Alcohol Involved”
Aug 23, 2019
184: The Truth About Fake Streams & Fans
Aug 20, 2019
002 Pick Johnny’s Brain: What kind of starter pack do I need to get more gigs?
Aug 16, 2019
183: Songwriting Advice From Music Publisher Joe Dan Cornett
Aug 13, 2019
046 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Margarita Reasons”
Aug 09, 2019
182: Is The New Music Biz Really New?
Aug 06, 2019
001 Pick Johnny’s Brain
Aug 02, 2019
181: Advice From A Song-Of-The-Year Songwriter
Jul 30, 2019
045 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “What People Think”
Jul 26, 2019
180: How Great Bands Can Stop Playing To Empty Rooms
Jul 23, 2019
006 SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE: Michael R. J. Roth
Jul 19, 2019
179: The Truth About Song Pluggers
Jul 16, 2019
044 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Cold Shoulder To Cry On”
Jul 12, 2019
178: Will You Let Facebook KILL Your Career?
Jul 09, 2019
005 SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE: Erin McAndrew
Jul 05, 2019
177: Day Job Prison or Creative Patron?
Jul 02, 2019
043 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Kiss Me Off”
Jun 28, 2019
176: Here’s Why You’re Going To Make More Money!
Jun 25, 2019
004 SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE: Rick Monroe
Jun 21, 2019
175: You’ll Never Have Songwriting Success without SPINS
Jun 18, 2019
042 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Different Than I Remember”
Jun 14, 2019
174: About Your Beliefs…
Jun 11, 2019
003 SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE: Hot Sauce Universe
Jun 07, 2019
173: Country Chart Breakdown
Jun 04, 2019
041 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “God and My Mom”
May 31, 2019
172: Interview with Vocal Coach to the Stars, Mindy Pack
May 28, 2019
002 SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE: Jordan Cook
May 24, 2019
171: Golden Advice From A Platinum Publisher
May 21, 2019
040 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Out Of Order”
May 17, 2019
170: The Power of Congregations
May 14, 2019
001 SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE: Snakebite
May 10, 2019
169: Songwriting Tips From A Hit Publisher
May 07, 2019
039 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE : “Curves”
May 03, 2019
168: How To Get From The Bars To Touring: Interview With Daredevil Production Artist Jacob Cade
Apr 30, 2019
031 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: End Of An Era!!
Apr 26, 2019
167: Are You A Code-Breaker?
Apr 23, 2019
038 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Honkytonk Chariot”
Apr 19, 2019
166: STOP Spamming!
Apr 16, 2019
030 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Wait For It…
Apr 12, 2019
165: How Long Should It Take To Write A Song?
Apr 09, 2019
037 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Different Shades Of You”
Apr 05, 2019
164: How To Be An Artist 101
Apr 02, 2019
029 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Life Changing Engagement Hack
Mar 29, 2019
163: Passion vs. Profit
Mar 26, 2019
036 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Love Above”
Mar 22, 2019
162: Dive Deeper Into Your Culture
Mar 19, 2019
028 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: 5 Things You Need To Ask Yourself
Mar 15, 2019
161: Do You Need To Go To A Music School To Be Successful?
Mar 12, 2019
035 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “6-Pack & A Prayer”
Mar 08, 2019
160: Here’s Your Problem…
Mar 05, 2019
027 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: What Do You Really Know About…
Mar 01, 2019
159: Stop Calling Your Songs “Great”
Feb 26, 2019
034 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Please Don’t Stop Here”
Feb 22, 2019
158: Underrepresented Women
Feb 19, 2019
026 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Do’s and Don’ts
Feb 15, 2019
157: Why Publishing Companies Won’t Meet With You
Feb 12, 2019
033 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Tracks Through The Fog”
Feb 08, 2019
156: The Music Biz Riptide Can Kill You
Feb 05, 2019
025 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: 5 Hacks To Amplify Your Engagement
Feb 01, 2019
155: Song Titles 101
Jan 29, 2019
032 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “No Maybes Baby”
Jan 25, 2019
154: Why It’s The BEST Time To Be An Indie Artist
Jan 22, 2019
024 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: You Don’t Need A Photo Editing Degree
Jan 18, 2019
153: The Music Biz Is A Recommendation Biz
Jan 15, 2019
031 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Broken Smoke & Mirrors”
Jan 11, 2019
152: Why It’s Smart To Be Dumb
Jan 08, 2019
023 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: How to Discover Your Brand
Jan 04, 2019
151: How To Set Your Co-Writer Up For Success
Jan 01, 2019
030 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Ring Of Truth”
Dec 28, 2018
150: Patience and How To Become A Corn Star
Dec 25, 2018
022 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Up Your Insta Game
Dec 21, 2018
149: Interview w/ Hit Songwriter Jenn Schott (Tim McGraw, Lonestar)
Dec 18, 2018
029 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “International 19 Minutes”
Dec 14, 2018
148: 7 Benefits To Focusing On Your Audience
Dec 11, 2018
021 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Why IGTV Can Blow You Up Fast
Dec 07, 2018
147: American Idol Contestant with a Day Job & A Publishing Deal?
Dec 04, 2018
028 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Let Me Have This One”
Nov 30, 2018
146: How An Unknown Artist Got 400 Strangers To A Gig
Nov 27, 2018
020 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Facebook & Instagram Stories
Nov 23, 2018
145: 5 Reasons To Stop Writing with an Artist
Nov 20, 2018
027 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Empty Heartbeats”
Nov 16, 2018
144: Why Mindset Matters
Nov 13, 2018
019 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: The Devil’s In The Details
Nov 09, 2018
143: Interview with Hit Songwriter, Chris Lindsey
Nov 06, 2018
026 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Sunflowers In A Hurricane”
Nov 02, 2018
142: Interview w/ Music Biz Attorney Jeremy Brook
Oct 30, 2018
018 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Question Everything
Oct 26, 2018
141: Should You Hold Back Your Best Song Ideas?
Oct 23, 2018
025 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Blue Blooded Rednecks”
Oct 19, 2018
140: Your Career Is Like Skiing
Oct 16, 2018
017 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Wickedly Powerful Archetypes
Oct 12, 2018
139: Are Your Songs Road Ready?
Oct 09, 2018
024 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Thank You For Noticing”
Oct 05, 2018
138: How To Attract Massive Opportunity
Oct 02, 2018
016 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Instagram – Make Your Friends Jealous
Sep 28, 2018
137: Songwriting Is NOT A Pro Songwriter’s Job
Sep 25, 2018
023 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Sunshine On Wheels”
Sep 21, 2018
136: Long Game or Short Game?
Sep 18, 2018
015 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Don’t Make This Rookie Mistake
Sep 14, 2018
135: Don’t Be Too Proud To Start At The Bottom
Sep 11, 2018
022: SONG TITLE CHALLENGE – “I Just Wanna Hear Him Breathe”
Sep 07, 2018
134: Interview with Hacking Music Authors, John Pisciotta and Wade Sutton
Sep 04, 2018
014 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: How To Define Your Audience
Aug 31, 2018
133: 5 Ways To Run A Publisher Meeting
Aug 28, 2018
021 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Plastic Jesus On The Dash”
Aug 24, 2018
132: Sheryl Crow’s Last Album
Aug 21, 2018
013 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Defining Your Brand
Aug 17, 2018
131: Should I Copyright My Song?
Aug 14, 2018
020 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Till The River”
Aug 10, 2018
130: Who’s Holding You Down?
Aug 07, 2018
012 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Jab, Jab, Jab, RIGHT HOOK
Aug 03, 2018
129: Rhyming Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Song
Jul 31, 2018
019 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Faith and Consequences”
Jul 27, 2018
128: It’s Not About You
Jul 24, 2018
011 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: 5 Wording Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Jul 20, 2018
127: How To Stay Focused On Your Songwriting
Jul 17, 2018
018 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “American Do Attitude”
Jul 13, 2018
126: How To Predict Success
Jul 10, 2018
010 Expand Your Brand: 5 OMG MUST-HAVE Content Apps
Jul 06, 2018
125: 7 Things Every Lyricist Should Know
Jul 03, 2018
017 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “In Pieces Together”
Jun 29, 2018
124: How To Build Value In Your Brand
Jun 26, 2018
009 Expand Your Brand: Super Engaging Content
Jun 22, 2018
123: Write The Video Before You Write Your Song
Jun 19, 2018
016 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Supermodel”
Jun 15, 2018
122: Are You Lying To Yourself?
Jun 12, 2018
008 Expand Your Brand: 5 Content Consistency Hacks
Jun 08, 2018
121: Building A Hit Blake Shelton’s “I Lived It”
Jun 05, 2018
015: SONG TITLE CHALLENGE “Skip The Rocks”
Jun 01, 2018
120: The Difference Between Radio & Online Marketing
May 29, 2018
007 Expand Your Brand: 5 Ways To Grow Your Facebook Audience Without Spending A Dime
May 25, 2018
119: Is Pitching To A Publisher A Waste of Time?
May 22, 2018
014 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Don’t Wanna Train Another Me”
May 18, 2018
118: LIVE From The CLIMB Conference
May 15, 2018
006 Expand Your Brand: Social Media Is A Cocktail Party
May 11, 2018
117: What Really Happens In A Publisher Meeting
May 08, 2018
013: SONG TITLE CHALLENGE “Long After Dawn”
May 04, 2018
116: The Unbelievable POWER of Social Proof
May 01, 2018
005 Expand Your Brand: 3 Reasons People Aren’t Liking Your Stuff
Apr 27, 2018
115: Your Song’s First Line REALLY Needs This
Apr 24, 2018
012: SONG TITLE CHALLENGE – “A Whisper of Peace”
Apr 20, 2018
114: Without This They May Not Take You Seriously
Apr 17, 2018
004 Expand Your Brand – 5 Instagram Branding Hacks
Apr 13, 2018
113: How To Make Your Ballads More Radio Ready
Apr 10, 2018
011: SONG TITLE CHALLENGE “Train Wreck”
Apr 06, 2018
112: It’s Not Your Fault
Apr 03, 2018
003 Expand Your Brand: Tips For Content Inspiration (When You’re Not Inspired)
Mar 30, 2018
111: An Artist Is A Brand Are YOU Brand Conscious?
Mar 27, 2018
010: SONG TITLE CHALLENGE “Is It True?”
Mar 23, 2018
110: Interview with Wilkes (Current The Voice Contestant)
Mar 20, 2018
002 Expand Your Brand: 3 Awesome Apps For Content Creation
Mar 16, 2018
109: Olympic Gold & Songwriter Platinum
Mar 13, 2018
009 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Roommates”
Mar 09, 2018
108: Interview w/ Grammy-Winning Engineer Zach Allen
Mar 06, 2018
001 Expand Your Brand: 5 Tips, Tricks, & Strategies To Improve Engagement
Mar 02, 2018
107: 4 Reasons A Publisher Won’t Meet With You
Feb 27, 2018
008 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Beautiful Scars”
Feb 23, 2018
106: News You Can Use
Feb 20, 2018
105: Hit Song Study
Feb 13, 2018
007 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “The Only Heart You Had Was Mine”
Feb 09, 2018
104: Interview With Tom Jackson (Live Performance Coach To The Stars)
Feb 06, 2018
103: 7 Ways Songwriters Can Stay Motivated
Jan 30, 2018
SONG TITLE CHALLENGE 005: “I Forgot To Forget That I Love You”
Jan 26, 2018
102: What If The Label Says YES?
Jan 23, 2018
101: How To Get Through The Closed Doors of The Music Business
Jan 16, 2018
SONG TITLE CHALLENGE 004: “Raised In A Barn”
Jan 14, 2018
100: Johnny & Brent On National TV and a Big Announcement
Jan 09, 2018
099: The Value of Writer-Producer Relationships
Jan 02, 2018
SONG TITLE CHALLENGE 003: “Baby Blue Lies”
Dec 29, 2017
098: Separate The Emotion From The Event
Dec 26, 2017
097: Building A Hit – Luke Bryan’s “Light It Up”
Dec 19, 2017
SONG TITLE CHALLENGE #2: “Growing Wild”
Dec 15, 2017
096: Interview with CLIMBer Johnathan Cochran
Dec 12, 2017
095: How To Write A Good Song And Still Lose
Dec 05, 2017
SONG TITLE CHALLENGE #1: “Ghosts to Toast”
Nov 30, 2017
094: Why You Suck At Networking
Nov 28, 2017
093: How To Make Every Publisher Meeting A Success
Nov 21, 2017
092: Interview With Randy Barber from Barfrog Music
Nov 14, 2017
091: 5 Ways To Know Who Is Looking For Your Songs
Nov 07, 2017
090: 5 Networking Hacks
Oct 31, 2017
089: Brent Blacked Out During A Co-Write
Oct 24, 2017
088: You’ll Die If You Get Hung Up On The How
Oct 17, 2017
087: STOP Ruining Your Love Life with Songwriting
Oct 10, 2017
086: Cash Me Ousside Girl
Oct 03, 2017
085: Why It Pays To Be Terrible
Sep 26, 2017
084: What Are You Doing?
Sep 19, 2017
083: How To Make People Want To Hear Your Song
Sep 12, 2017
082: This Secret Will Transform Your Career
Sep 05, 2017
081: Songwriting Advice From Hit Publishers
Aug 29, 2017
080: Are You Sure You Want That Record Deal
Aug 22, 2017
079: Do You Feel Invisible To Publishers
Aug 15, 2017
078: The Dirty Little Secret About iTunes, Spotify, and Reverbnation
Aug 08, 2017
077: The #1 Way Your Song Is Confusing Your Listeners
Aug 01, 2017
076: This 1 Question Will Save You THOUSANDS
Jul 25, 2017
075: What’s Your Endpoint?
Jul 18, 2017
074: Understanding The Process
Jul 11, 2017
073: Cuttable Songwriting “Fast” by Luke Bryan
Jul 04, 2017
072: Nepotism
Jun 27, 2017
071: How One Relationship Can Open Doors All Over The Music Biz
Jun 20, 2017
070: 3 Marketing Tweaks That Will Expand Your Audience Immediately
Jun 13, 2017
069: Song Title Challenge
Jun 06, 2017
068: Own The Information
May 30, 2017
067: It Takes A Lot Of Swings To Get A Hit
May 23, 2017
066: Intelligent Design
May 16, 2017
065: 6 Songwriting Tiebreakers
May 09, 2017
064: Create Your Own Destiny
May 02, 2017
063: 4 Ways Debt Can Kill Your Music Dreams
Apr 25, 2017
062: Sorry Your Awesome Songs Have No Value
Apr 18, 2017
061: You’ll Regret Not Bringing This To Your Next Co-Write
Apr 11, 2017
060: Faith Requires Hard Work
Apr 04, 2017
059: One Word Can Kill Your Song
Mar 28, 2017
058: Managing Expectations
Mar 21, 2017
057: Songwriting Chart Study #2
Mar 14, 2017
056: Happiness Drives Everything
Mar 07, 2017
055: Interview w/ Kevin Breuner VP of Marketing for CD Baby
Feb 28, 2017
054: How To Succeed and Cut Through The Clutter
Feb 21, 2017
053: 5 Reasons You May Not Need A Publisher
Feb 14, 2017
Episode 052: The Most Powerful Story Is The Story You Tell Yourself
Jan 20, 2017
Episode 051: STOP Ruining Facebook And Your Career!
Jan 20, 2017
Episode 050: How To Expand Your Audience Using YouTube Right Now
Jan 20, 2017
Episode 049: A Spork, A Twinkie, And WB Records
Jan 05, 2017
Episode 048: Don't Let Your Ignorance Get In The Way Of Success
Jan 05, 2017
Episode 047: 6 Words That Changed My Songwriting Life
Jan 02, 2017
Episode 046: Why Consumers Don't Care
Dec 21, 2016
Episode 045: Getting Local Media To Cover Your Music
Dec 02, 2016
Episode 044: 6 Music Industry Myths
Dec 02, 2016
Episode 043: 5 Ways Songwriters Make Their Songs Too Old
Dec 02, 2016
Episode 042: Live Show Production With Special Guest Wade Sutton From Rocket To The Stars
Nov 27, 2016
Episode 041: Things To Be Thankful For
Nov 19, 2016
Episode 040: 10 Music Marketing Facts
Nov 01, 2016
Episode 039: How To Get Elected For More Songwriting Opportunities
Nov 01, 2016
Episode 038: (part 2) 10 Worst Song Demo Mistakes
Oct 11, 2016
Episode 037: Songwriting Vampires, Zombies, And Werewolves
Oct 11, 2016
Episode 036: (part 1) 10 Worst Song Demo Mistakes
Oct 11, 2016
Episode 035: Inspiration Is The QB, The Songwriter Is The Receiver
Oct 10, 2016