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The David Andrew Wiebe Show

David Andrew Wiebe

Covering how independent artists and creatives can transform into self-guided professionals in the modern age. Build a fan base, create an impact, and establish a lasting income from your creativity. Podcasting since 2009, host David Andrew Wiebe is an award-winning entrepreneur, multi-award-winning composer, and award-winning and best-selling author.

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First Impressions: Stage by Groove Gainer

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/10/02

David was recently invited to check out Groove Gainer’s Stage – an app that helps turn your streaming listeners into real fans. In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, he takes you behind the scenes and explores the platform for the first time. While this isn’t a thorough tutorial, the first look gives you a good idea of what Stage can offer and how you can leverage it for your music. David plans to follow up this episode with additional instalments. In This Episode: What Stage by

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11:13

The New AI-Age Artist Model

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2026/09/25

AI can handle most of the grunt work. Its ability to complete the task to your satisfaction depends heavily on the quality of the instructions given. But it’s hard to deny that automation is now well within reach for the average person. It’s just a matter of how you utilize it. In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David explores how business models have been changing in the age of AI, and how artists can adapt these models to their careers. In This Episode: How James Schramko has

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51:34

The Power of Staying Informed with Kira Shishkin

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/09/18

Is the news manipulating your emotions? If so, how, and… why? Is there a better way to stay up to date with the latest headlines without feeling powerless, angry, and fearful? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David interviews Kira Shishkin, founder of informed.now, the leading news-by-SMS research and delivery service in North America. In this conversation, Kira shares about DJing, the problem informed.now was intended to solve, an accident that nearly took his life, and more. In

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28:33

The Renegade Musician Masterclass

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/09/11

The Renegade Musician is David Andrew Wiebe’s definitive, most up-to-date guide for independent musicians, detailing how to grow your fan base, leverage your releases, get more and better gigs, and more.In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, we do a deep dive into the introductory material, which includes the cover design, origins, starving artist syndrome, the Spotify delusion, and living your true worth as a musician. In This Episode: Why you must observe where the crowd is going,

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3:54

The Renegade Musician: Understanding the Concept

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/09/04

In his book, David defined The Renegade Musician as a concept. What is a concept, exactly, and why does it matter? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David illuminates the idea of a concept through well-known and understood cultural concepts like the American Dream and Ikigai, as well as why a purely intellectual understanding of these is insufficient. In This Episode: What the “American Dream” really is What “Ikigai” actually means The importance of real-life experience and

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5:08

The Renegade Musician: True Renegade

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/08/28

What does it actually mean to be a renegade? Do artists automatically become renegades simply because they’ve chosen a path that most people don’t?In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David expands on the renegade musician and how artists can empower themselves to discern and assert their true value in the world. In This Episode: What it means to be a renegade Why musicians identify with the concept (and why they might not be true renegade musicians yet) Why achieving true

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3:43

The Renegade Musician: A Cent Per Stream

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/08/21

Wouldn’t it be great if Spotify (and streaming sites more generally) paid more per stream? Wouldn’t it be awesome to earn $0.01 every time your music was played, instead of the current $0.003? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David expands on a blog post he originally wrote in August 2020, explaining why a cent per stream won’t save the music business. While he agrees with the movement in general, he also illuminates the many threats that would make a cent per stream a drop in the

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7:57

The Renegade Musician: Starving Artist Syndrome

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/08/14

The “starving artist” cliché has been perpetuated through the ages. Stereotypes exist for a reason, but you can’t just yield to accepted norms if you hope to be successful. After all, successful people are abnormal. Which should tell you something, namely that questioning and abandoning the norms is part of the hero’s journey.In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David illuminates the often forgotten value of creativity and its many benefits and applications, the key reasons artists

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4:25

The Renegade Musician: Opening Paragraphs

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/07/24

Has anyone tried to convince you that a career in the arts is impractical? Have your parents told you to pursue a “safe, secure job” in favor of trying to make a living out of your passion? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David untangles this convoluted web and illuminates how traditional models are outdated and established norms should be questioned. If you’ve ever been told, “If Van Gogh couldn’t do it, you can’t either,” then you’ll want to tune in to this episode.

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3:44

The Renegade Musician: Inspiration

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/07/17

What inspired David to write The Renegade Musician? Where did the concept come from, and how did it impact the direction of the book? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David elaborates on how The Renegade Musician came to be, as well as the works that inspired it, and the trails that were blazed before him.

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4:13

The Renegade Musician: Symbology of the Wolf

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/07/10

David began work on The Renegade Musician during the pandemic and, later, what he describes as “One of the most tumultuous times in my life,” as he was surfing from couch to hotel, hotel to Airbnb, Airbnb to car. The book that emerged is his gritty, no-nonsense magnum opus and has received acclaim from artists, influencers, and publishers alike. In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David begins the all-new Renegade Musician series by illuminating the significance of the book cover and how

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2:12:32

The Music Pro ’26 Conference Documentary

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/07/03

In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Podcast, we start at the very beginning and take you all the way to the end. From pre-conference preparation to post-conference reflections, this episode features the complete Music Pro ’26 journey.

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15:21

Becoming a Music Pro with Linda Blaise

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/06/26

While in Hollywood, CA, at the Musicians Institute, David caught up with Linda Blaise to have her share about her experience at the Music Pro ’26 conference, the sessions, the celebrity musicians, her takeaways, and more.

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17:03

Keynote Concerts with Tiamo De Vettori

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/06/19

What if you could make $15,000 per gig, without being a celebrity, without being polished, without even having to build your own audience?In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David passes the mic with Musicpreneur Academy’s Tiamo De Vettori at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, at the Music Pro ’26 conference. Covering the unique concept of keynote concerts, Tiamo introduces an exciting opportunity to play at conferences for an adoring, supportive audience and earn a substantial

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18:32

Authentic, Connected Relationships with Sunavana Grace

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/06/12

Now for something a little different…While at Music Pro ’26 in Hollywood at the Musicians Institute, David caught up with his friend and collaborator Sunavana Grace (of S.H.I.N.E. TV Global Network) to talk about relationships and love. Whether you’re in a relationship now or want to be, this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show offers an opportunity for you to reflect on how you’re connecting with yourself, your significant other, and the world. In This Episode: The spontaneous California

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AI and the Music Industry with Mitch Glazier

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/06/05

Does AI pose an existential threat to artists and humanity? Does it spell certain doom for original creativity? Are there any legal protections or policies going into place to protect the independent creator? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David wrangles RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier into a conversation at Music Pro ’26 about AI technologies and their broader implications for artists and the music industry. In This Episode: What the RIAA has identified as the major issues

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23:54

Music Prediction Markets with Justin Longo

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2026/05/29

Have you ever thought about predicting music trends and earning income from them? Perhaps not, because this is still an emerging idea. But it’s a very interesting one, particularly for independent artists looking to diversify their income streams. In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David catches up with Justin Longo of MarinNation in Hollywood, CA, while attending the Music Pro ’26 conference. Besides getting an update on Justin’s progress on his still-in-development skill-based

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21:22

100 – Unclogging Your Creative Flow: Why Tying Up...

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2025/08/16

Have you ever felt like you're spinning your wheels creatively, unable to move forward despite having talent and ideas? Do you find yourself surrounded by half-finished projects, unopened mail, and organizational chaos that somehow feels manageable but might actually be holding you back?Perhaps you've dismissed the importance of "getting organized" as something that doesn't really affect your creative output—after all, you know exactly where that important document is in the third pile from the

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26:16

099 – When Music Chooses You: Recognizing Success and...

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2025/08/02

Have you ever felt like you've been pushing and striving for opportunities in your creative career, only to find that your biggest breakthroughs came when you weren't actively chasing them? Do you sometimes struggle to recognize your own accomplishments because you're so focused on what you haven't achieved yet? Perhaps you've wondered why some artists seem to effortlessly attract the right opportunities while others work tirelessly with little to show for it. In this deeply reflective episode of

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23:20

098 – When Projects Turn Toxic: Navigating the...

The David Andrew Wiebe Show ·

2025/07/19

Have you ever enthusiastically committed to a project that gradually revealed itself to be a frustrating, poorly managed nightmare? Do you find yourself torn between honoring your commitments and protecting your mental health when collaborative work turns toxic or simply exhausting?Perhaps you've wondered whether persisting through difficult projects builds character, or if knowing when to walk away is actually the wiser choice for your creative career and personal well-being. In this candid

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