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

Latest Episodes:

Ep 390: Music Industry! STOP Chasing Radio! Aug 15, 2023

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CLIMBers and industry pros! We KNOW you want to hear your song on the radio. We know that radio makes you money. Today we're going to share some pretty disturbing news about terrestrial radio....you don't want to miss this one!

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3 Minutes & The Truth: Inspiration Aug 11, 2023

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Songwriting Pro Membership allows you to connect to the real music business- no matter where you live and even if you don't "know anybody." Get all the details at the link below... and take the next big step in your songwriting career!

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Who is Brent Baxter?

Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (the top 5 Country hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (the #1 hit and CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (the #1 hit and Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (#1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), The LeFevre Quartet, Brian Free & Assurance and more!

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Ep 389: Are You Mentally Strong? Aug 08, 2023

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Are you mentally strong? Do you do any of these 13 things? You don't wanna miss this episode!

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Song Title Challenge #147: "Save Your" w/ Lance Carpenter Aug 04, 2023

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Johnny and Brent welcome hit songwriter and artist, Lance Carpenter (Kelsea Ballerini, Crystal Bowersox) to dream up 5-6 different conceptual angles to writing a song titled, "Save Your".

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Ep 388: How To Create A Superfan! Aug 01, 2023

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CLIMBers, you've heard the term superfan! What does it mean to you? Today we are going to unpack an article from Music Business Worldwide about superfans and then at the end of the episode, I'm going to reveal a tactic that we use to identify and cultivate superfans. You're gonna want to know how that works, so stick around!

CLICK HERE to view the original MBW Article.

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3 Minutes & The Truth: Writing With Hit Songwriters Jul 28, 2023

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Does writing with a pro songwriter guarantee a cut? Does it automatically upgrade your career? And why is it so difficult to get on the books with a pro? Here's the truth, in only 3(ish) minutes!

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Who is Brent Baxter?

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Ep 387: How To Maximize Your Trip To Nashville Jul 25, 2023

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CLIMBer! Don't let your trip to Nashville be a waste of time and money. It's an incredible opportunity, but only if you make the most of it. So, we're gonna help you do that today on The CLIMB!

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Song Title Challenge #146: "Wash My Truck" with Hit Songwriter, Joe Leathers Jul 21, 2023

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Johnny and Brent welcome hit songwriter, Joe Leathers (Lee Brice, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw) to the show and they cook up a ton of different conceptual angles for writing the song title, "Wash My Truck".

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Ep 386: It's All About Your Core (Audience) Jul 18, 2023

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CLIMBers! Your record is mixed and mastered...CONGRATULATIONS! You've completed 5% of the project checklist. The other 95% is marketing. But what's the most effective marketing strategy? Is it radio? PR? Playlisting? Today we're gonna unpack an amazing Bob Lefsetz blog that answers these questions and we're gonna throw some practical effective solutions at you as well.

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3 Minutes & The Truth: Talent Jul 14, 2023

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You're talented as a songwriter or musician or singer. But... is that enough? Is talent all you need to make it in music? Here's the truth.

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Who is Brent Baxter?

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