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Break the Business

Break the Business Podcast

A show for indie creators and the people who love and support them. Break the Business Podcast is a fun and informative discussion of entertainment law (for non-lawyers), independent artists, and popular culture. Break the Business is recorded live on Thursdays at 9pm Eastern at twitch.tv/breakthebusiness. Catch the show on Mondays at 6pm on SiriusXM Channel 145 SLAM Radio and on all major podcast platforms! If you"d like to be a guest or have any questions, please send us an email at

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1:03:28

BTB Ep 95: Getting your music in commercials; Tommy...

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2017/07/30

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!In the first segment, Ryan talks about the platform Musicpreneurhub, an online platform where musicians can get their music and business questions answered by experts. Ryan answers one of the questions on the site about licensing your music for TV commercials. In the second segment, Ryan interviews Musicpreneurhub founder Tommy Darker and discusses his

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52:43

BTB Ep 94: Is Sony buying Tunecore?; Spotify sued;...

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2017/07/23

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!In the first segment, Ryan talks about rumors of Sony buying the music streaming service TuneCore. If this story is true, what does it mean for indie artists? Will Sony improve TuneCore's clout, or will it infect Tunecore's artist-friendly model? Ryan also talks about Spotify being on the receiving end of a nine-figure lawsuit and what it might mean

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1:04:43

BTB Ep 93: Spotify has fake artists? Soundcloud's in...

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2017/07/16

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!In the first segment, Ryan breaks down recent news involving Spotify and the rumors that the streaming service is creating fake artist accounts and diverting royalties away from artists. Is it true? What can artists do about it? And is Spotify's whole funding model the real problem? Also, Ryan talks about SoundCloud's recent financial troubles and what

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1:16:03

BTB Ep 92: DBAs and fictitious names, Justin Locke...

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2017/07/09

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business Audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about DBAs/fictitious names and why many artists need to register for them in their music career. Important business tips to get your band's legal and financial house in order. Dave also talks about the Metallica show he attended on Friday in Miami (he's pretty damn excited bout it).In the second segment,

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1:15:26

BTB Ep 91: Band agreements; Ryan's Audiobook;...

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2017/07/02

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading. Be sure to get a copy of the Break the Business Audiobook, now available on Amazon, Audible, and iTunes!In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss the importance of band agreements and why every musical group needs one. The also discuss what terms you want to make sure are in any effective band agreement. In the second segment, rock recording artist Verity White stops by for an interview. White talks to us about using social media effectively and how

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1:00:05

BTB Ep 90: Patreon updates its platform; Bruce...

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2017/06/18

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan talks about recent news about Spotify's release of financial information and what it means for indie artists. There's good news, bad news, and ugly news. Find out what Spotify's numbers mean to you and how it should influence your career decisions as an artist-entrepreneur. Ryan also talks about recent updates to the Patreon crowdfunding platform.In the second segment, Ryan interviews Bruce Wawrzyniak of Now Hear This. Bruce is

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57:24

BTB Ep 89: Mandy Harvey on America's Got Talent; Guy...

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2017/06/11

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.This week, Ryan talks about former BTB guest and friend-of-the-show Mandy Harvey on her recent appearance on America's Got Talent. Basically, Mandy crushed it, getting the coveted "Golden Buzzer" from Simon Cowell. Ryan talks about Mandy's inspiring story (she has released several fantastic albums despite being completely deaf) and plays clips from her December 2016 interview on the show.Ryan is also joined by Guy and Ilan Ferdman this week. They are

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1:08:48

BTB Ep 88: Using your website to book more gigs;...

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2017/06/04

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading!This week, Ryan and Dave discuss an article from Bobby Owskinski's Music 3.0 Blog and a Hypebot article by Ariel Hyatt. The former talks about how you can optimize your website to get more gigs. It is important to make your website useful to venue bookers and agents, and Ryan and Dave have a great discussion on how to do just that. The latter article talks about marketing techniques to boost your e-mail list. Building a e-mail list is critical for indie

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1:10:31

BTB Ep 87: Net neutrality; crowdfunding tips with our...

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2017/05/28

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about the FCC's latest ruling with respect to net neutrality and how it affects indie artists. Ryan also talks about a report from Music Business Worldwide on the state of streaming. The numbers look good! But how good? And what can we do to make sure that this money reaches indie artists?In the second segment, country pop artist and friend of the show Alayna drops by for an interview. She talks about her recent

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1:08:28

BTB Ep 86: Gamifying Your Music Promotion; Shawnee...

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2017/05/22

Hi Podcast listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan discusses a recent article in Synchblog by Bas Grasmayer called "How Musicians Gamify Their Fanbases." Ryan uses the article to have a broader discussion about internal motivation and how musicians can use video game psychology to incentivize their fan bases to help promote the musician's career. You can check out Grasmayer's article at http://www.synchblog.com/projecting-trends-how-musicians-gamify-their-fanbases/In the second

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1:15:02

BTB Ep 85: Music launches and good causes; Richard...

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2017/05/15

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan discusses a recent Hypebot article about friend-of-the-show 23rd Hour's effective music launch. Find out about how building your music launch around a good cause can be a win-win. Ryan also talks about CD Baby's recent acquisition of show.co and what it can mean for your music promotion.In the second segment, lawyer and internet business expert Richard Chapo stops by. Richard talks to Ryan about building a website effectively

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1:12:59

BTB Ep 84: Getting licenses for cover songs; Emii on...

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2017/05/07

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan and Dave talk about how today is Ryan's wedding anniversary, and he is spending it recording an episode (definitely a bad idea). We also answer a listener question about getting mechanical licenses for your cover songs (definitely a good idea). R & D break down how to do cover songs legally and discuss the services that you can use to make the process easy for you.In the second segment, pop musician and actress Emii stops by

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29:34

BTB Ep 83: 23rd Hour stops by to talk about effective...

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2017/04/30

Hi Podcast Listeners! We had some technical difficulties this week. Our full show came out unlistenable, but we did preserve a fantastic interview with California-based jazz-pop duo 23rd Hour and we are pleased to play it for you this week. They talked about they awesome music launch strategy and how they were able to make their album "Perfect Strangers" a top release on iTunes. You can find out more about them at 23rdhr.com.Also, Ryan has announced his launch date for the audiobook version of Break

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1:03:47

BTB Ep 82: Protecting your money from managers; Bree...

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2017/04/16

Happy Easter, Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan and Dave answer a listener question about copyright registration. They also discuss the recent news involving Alanis Morissette's former business manager Jonathan Schwartz and his embezzlement of $7 million from his clients. R & D talk about how the story underscores the importance of having accounting and audit rights provisions put into any agreement involving someone managing an artist's money.In the second

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1:18:39

BTB Ep 81: Getting artists paid on the radio; Jessica...

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2017/04/09

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading!This week, Ryan and Dave talk about two pieces of legislation that have huge implications for artists and how they get paid. The Fair Play Fair Pay Act and the PROMOTE Act can help artists get paid when their songs are played on the radio. Listen in this week and find out how you can help support these important bills.in the second segment, indie folk artist Jessica Allossery stops by for an interview. She talks about getting her music on SiriusXM, her

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1:18:52

BTB Ep 80: Networking tips; Rory O'Farrell and JP...

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2017/04/02

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.On today's show, Ryan looks awful.In the first segment, Dave makes fun of Ryan for being ridiculously jet lagged after Ryan's trip to China. Dave also discusses his trip to Disney over the weekend. Ryan then discusses a recent article by the Rock Star Advocate about networking and connecting with others in the industry. You can find her article here: http://www.musicthinktank.com/blog/why-youre-not-getting-what-you-want.html. In the second segment,

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1:20:44

BTB Ep 79: Copyrights and songwriters; interview with...

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2017/03/26

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading!In the first segment, musician Evan Lamb guest hosts with Ryan and Dave. They discuss Erin M. Jacobson's recent article about the Copyright Royalty Board hearings and how they affect indie songwriters. They also talk about Ed Sheeran's recent copyright issue with the writers of the TLC song "No Scrubs."In the second segment, Marcio Novelli and Ross Barber-Smith of the Bridge the Atlantic podcast stop by to talk about their acclaimed show. Marcio also

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1:03:10

BTB Ep 78: Chance the Rapper IS indie; interview with...

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2017/03/19

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading!In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss Chance the Rapper's recent comments about his relationship with Apple Music, his status as an indie artist, and his thoughts on streaming. R & D are big fans of Chance's tremendous career as an indie artist and are also big fans of his support for public education. Lots of great advice in this segment about what it truly means to be an indie artist and how to keep more of your streaming dollars.In the second

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1:02:57

BTB Ep 77: Interviews with Jack Conte and Mandy Harvey

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2017/03/12

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading. Ryan is traveling this week, and so this episode will feature two of Ryan's favorite interviews from past episodes. First, Ryan sits down with Patreon CEO and co-founder Jack Conte. Jack gives tips on being successful on his platform and why it could represent the future of how indie musicians earn in the music business. Next, Ryan interviews jazz musician Mandy Harvey. Mandy has released three acclaimed albums despite being completely deaf. Her story

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49:28

BTB Ep 76: Achieving Success in a Streaming Industry;...

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2017/03/05

Hi Podcast Listeners! Thanks for downloading.In the first segment, Ryan talks about the Oscars and answers a listener e-mail about whether indie musicians can still achieve success in the age of streaming. Is there still a place for indie artists in the music business when they are only making fractions of a penny per stream? Ryan answers this with an emphatic "yes," and notes that now has never been a better time to be an indie artist, even with the new challenges presented by changes in technology

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