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PODCAST

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast

InFocus Recording Co.

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast is here to help grow your function musician business. Get inspired and learn from others who have been doing it successfully for years. Join host Jack Twiner and his guests as they explore all the topics involved with becoming a full time function musician.

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E32 - Using Social Media to Reach a Wider Audience...

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast ·

2024/08/19

Social media is a powerful tool that can help you reach a much wider audience, but it’s vital that you’re creating the right kind of content for your niche. In today’s episode I’m joined by professional musician, teacher and author Charlie Tottman. He talks us through how he built a thriving teaching business with students all over the world.

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43:58

Harness The Power Of Copywriting To Grow Your Business

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2024/08/12

Copywriting is arguably one of the most important but most overlooked parts of running your business. From the words on your website to your social media captions, understanding your audience and really speaking to their pain points can make or break your business. On this week's episode, I'm joined by Ella of Epiphany Copy. She talks us through where to get started with the copy on your website, social media captions and even email marketing. Grab a pen and paper (or whatever digital

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E30 - Running Your Band as a Business With Ian Markx

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2024/08/05

The majority of function musicians didn't get into this line of work to become business owners, and therefore miss a lot of the key parts in running a successful business.On today's episode, I'm joined by Ian Marx, lead singer of the award-winning party band The Fireflies. He talks us through the process of making your band your business. We cover funding and investment, creating a business plan, advertising and marketing, client management and loads more! This episode is absolutely not to be

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E29 - How To Use Social Media To Book More Gigs

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2024/07/29

Love it or hate it, social media can be a powerful tool that you can use to grow your business. It is often the first impression potential clients will make of you, and having a strong online presence is the first step in creating your lead generation machine. On today's episode, I'm joined by Karen Cureton from Cureton Consulting, who talks us through some of the strategies she uses with clients to gain trust, build an engaged audience and sell services without being

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E28 - How To Start Generating Consistant Leads For...

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast ·

2024/07/22

Do you suffer from feast and famine cycles in your business? Going from your best month ever to your worst month ever?On today's episode, I'm going to talk you through how to start generating a constant number of leads into your business. Unfortunately, relying on word of mouth just isn't enough. You need a strong lead generation strategy if you want a healthy and consistent business. www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk @infocusrecordingco

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E27 - Using Google Analytics As A Tool To Grow Your...

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2024/07/15

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that can help you understand where your clients are coming from and then interacting with your website.On today's episode, I'm joined by Amanda Webb, an expert in Google Analytics. Amanda talks us through what Google Analytics is, and how to use it to help grow your business. www.spiderworking.com @spiderworking feedback@thefulltimefunctionmusicianpodcast.co.uk @infocusrecordingco

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Episode 26 - From First Home Town Show To Flying to...

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast ·

2024/07/08

On today's episode, I'm joined by Texas based singer and musician, Charity Eden. Charity is the band leader and founder of 'Lover' The Taylor Swift tribute band. She tells us about her incredible journey from her first solo gig, to flying a team of people all to Japan to play for 20,000 people all in the space of 10 months. This episode is not to be

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36:26

Episode 25 - Dealing With a Late Diagnosis of ADHD As...

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2024/06/30

On today's episode, I'm joined by Marv Robinson, a professional multi instrumentalist from Bristol. We discuss his late diagnosis of ADHD and Dyslexia and how that has effected his career, dealing with burnout and the many different projects that keep him busy!@marvrobinsonmusician @silversouledband @sonderchoir @everglowacoustic @50wayspodcast

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Episode 24 - An Insight Into The US Function Musician...

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast ·

2024/06/24

On today's episode, from all the way across the pond in sunny California, I'm joined by professional guitarist and singer, Kirk Lane. We compare the UK and US function musician scene, the differences in running an original to a cover band, the importance of a good lighting show and loads more! @kirklanemusic @thedarrylsband

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Episode 23 - The Importance of Bookkeeping and...

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2024/06/17

Bookkeeping and accounting isn't one of the sexiest subjects, especially for creative musicians, but it's vital if you want a long-lasting, successful business. On today's episode, I'm joined by Kathryn Vincent from Long White Cloud Accounting. We discuss the different types of business entities and what might work better for different types of musicians, VAT, the 7 crucial numbers to know in your business and loads more! www.longwhitecloud.co.uk @lwcaccounting

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Episode 22 - Dealing With Imposter Syndrome and...

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2024/06/10

On today's episode, I'm joined by my first returning guest, Coach John Blackburn! We dive into the subject of imposter syndrome and dealing with overwhelm in your business. A subject I think almost everyone can relate to. We discuss some of the causes, things you can do to change your mindset and flip imposter syndrome on its head and turn it in to a

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Episode 21 - The Power of Networking At Weddings

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2024/06/03

On today's episode, Jack is joined by Alex Bargh a professional function drummer based in Cheshire. They discuss his career, running 2 successful businesses, the importance of networking and loads more!www.alexbarghmusic.co.uk www.gravitymusic.co.uk www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk @infocusrecordingco

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Episode 20 - Thinking Outside The Box To Get More Gigs!

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast ·

2024/05/27

On today's episode, Jack is joined by professional violinist Jared Judge. Based out of Denver, Colorado, Jared has a wealth of knowledge to share. Not only does he have years of performing and running a successful string quartet under his belt, but he is also the creator of BookLive.com and the host of his own podcast, the gigging musician podcast.@jaredjudge @extremestrings www.booklive.com www.performingsites.com @infocusrecordingco

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Episode 19 - How Do You Balance a Busy Gig Schedual,...

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast ·

2024/05/20

On today's episode, Jack is joined by Dom Lewis, a professional Piano and Keyboard player from Essex. They discuss how he manages to balance a busy gig schedule on top of a full-time job and family. They also go into his struggles with dyslexia and how he has managed to adapt to reading sheet music. www.domlewiskeys.co.uk @dom_lewis_piano @infocusrecordingco

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47:24

Episode 18 - The Power of Niching Down (Part 2)

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2024/05/13

Finding a niche and owning it is one of the best things you can do for your business. It sets you apart from the crowd. In a competitive industry, having a niche gives you a unique selling point. Instead of being a jack-of-all-trades, you become a master of one, and clients are willing to pay a premium for that expertise. On today's episode, I'll be chatting with Lily Kerbey, an alternative wedding singer who has absolutely nailed this. Hear her story and learn how in only a couple of years has

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Episode 17 - Learn The Power of Niching Down (Part 1)

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast ·

2024/05/06

Join me on my first solo episode! Today we are going to be talking about the power of niching down. Why it's important, some of the misconceptions, and why it works so well! This is a two part episode, so make sure you tune in next week for part two! www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk @infocusrecordingco

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Episode 16 - Josh Hindle

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast ·

2024/04/29

On today's episode, Jack chats to award-winning solo singer Josh Hindle. They discuss his incredible career, his experience on the TV show Starstruck, how he combated a quiet period plus loads more!www.joshhindle.co.uk @joshhindlesinger feedback@thefulltimefunctionmusicianpodcast.co.uk @infocusrecordingco

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Episode 15 - Danielle Knights (Live & Love Music)

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast ·

2024/04/22

On this week's episode, Jack chats to Danielle Knights of Live & Love Music, a Berkshire based live music entertainment supplier. They discuss her career, some of the benefits of using an agency, the dos and don'ts when signing up to them and loads more! www.liveandlovemusic.com @liveandlovemusicuk

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Episode 14 - John Blackburn

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast ·

2024/04/15

On today's episode, Jack chats to John Blackburn, a musician and business coach for live entertainment companies. They discuss his career, the importance of setting goals in your business and loads more! www.john-blackburn.com @coachjohnblackburn linktr.ee/johnblackburn

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Episode 13 - Vasyl Sahan

The Full Time Function Musician Podcast ·

2024/04/08

On today's episode, host Jack chats to Vasyl Sahan, a Ukrainian-born Saxophonist who's now trying to forge a new career in London. They discuss starting over in a place, what life is like on cruise ships, as well as his inspiring story. @vasyl.sahan feedback@thefulltimefunctionmusicianpodcast.co.uk

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