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

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015 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Don’t Make This Rookie Mistake Sep 14, 2018

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This one social media value bomb is the difference between your content looking pro or looking like a rookie. Whether your content is images or videos, it’s super easy and totally WORTH IT.

PS: Are you looking at the costs for your marketing as an expense or an investment? The marketing is the ONLY thing that will get you closer to making a living doing what you were born to do. If you feel like the same ‘ol people are consuming your content and coming to your shows, then you’re not growing. Email us today and schedule a consulting call at info@daredevilproduction.com. Put CONSULTATION in the subject line and we’ll craft a custom marketing strategy that will get you immediate results.

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135: Don’t Be Too Proud To Start At The Bottom Sep 11, 2018

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Why is money something you think is standing in your way?

J.K. Rowling, George Clooney, David Geffen, Ralph Lauren, and Oprah Winfrey all started dirt poor with absolutely nothing. Winfrey, Geffen, and Rowling are all BILLIONAIRES now. So why can’t you achieve your musical dreams?

In this episode we interview Barbara Strauss, successful concert promoter, 18-year owner of the Sarasota Blues Fest, and a major label artist manager. Her story will blow your mind.

If you’d like help conceptualizing your song lyrics or co-writing your song then a coaching session with Brent is an affordable way to up your game right now. Schedule a coaching session now by going to SongwritingPro.com/coaching

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022: SONG TITLE CHALLENGE – “I Just Wanna Hear Him Breathe” Sep 07, 2018

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Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter.

Listen to Brent and Johnny craft 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing the lyrics for the song title “I Just Wanna Hear Him Breathe”

For help on your song title lyrical concepts or just help writing your song, schedule a coaching call with Brent Baxter today at SongwritingPro.com/coaching.

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134: Interview with Hacking Music Authors, John Pisciotta and Wade Sutton Sep 04, 2018

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Last year Spotify received 30,000 uploads per month, now they handle 20,000 song uploads per day! Additionally, every minute of ever day the game changes on social media and digital marketing making it difficult to get ahead.

In this episode we interview John Pisciotta and Wade Sutton who are the authors of the brand new book (which is being considered as a text book at the prestigious Belmont University) Hacking Music.

This is a great conversation! HINT: Listen to the end of the podcast to learn how you can win one of 3 books that John and Wade are giving away in The CLIMB Community.

You can purchase Hacking Music right now on Amazon on THIS LINK.

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014 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: How To Define Your Audience Aug 31, 2018

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Daredevil Production artists have a bigger fan base, social media footprint, and more engagement from actual fans than almost all major label artists who are not famous. How do we do it?

Before you can expand your audience, you’ll need to know exactly who they are. Rap fans, Country fans, Rock fans, are not specific enough. One of the reasons you’re frustrated with the growth of your audience is because you’re likely spending precious time and money on the wrong accounts.

Listen to Lexi and Johnny discuss some tricks you can use to help you define your audience better. Once their defined you can find them and target them. You’ll grow your fan base a lot quicker if you’re targeting the right people to begin with.

PS: Imagine how big your audience could be one year from now if you had a specific, customized strategy to define, target, and grow your audience. We can teach you exactly what we do to help our artists connect with their future fans. Schedule a consultation today by emailing us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. We’ll set something up get your accounts growing immediately with real people who like you and your music.

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133: 5 Ways To Run A Publisher Meeting Aug 28, 2018

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Have you ever wondered how you’d act in a publisher meeting? What should you do to stack the deck in your favor and make the publisher like you and your songs? Here are 5 ways to take control over a publisher meeting that will ensure they never forget you.

Here’s your chance to get in front of a pro publisher and get your songs heard. Brent is hosting another “Play For Publisher” event with VP of Creative for Ole Music, John Ozier. Even if you want to listen in and be a fly on the wall while John critiques the other writer’s songs, this is an amazing opportunity.

To get details, download Brent’s free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter today and you’ll be in the loop.

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021 SONG TITLE CHALLENGE: “Plastic Jesus On The Dash” Aug 24, 2018

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Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter.

FYI, you won’t believe where this one goes! Listen to Brent and Johnny craft 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing the lyrics for a song called “Plastic Jesus On The Dash”.

If you’d like to conceptualize your song, prepare, or repair your song lyrics privately with Brent, then schedule a coaching session today. Go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and pick your time.

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132: Sheryl Crow’s Last Album Aug 21, 2018

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Why did Sheryl Crow announce she will no longer be recording albums and how on earth does that affect you as an indie artist? Listen to Johnny and Brent break it all down for you in this episode.

You know what you know, but do you know what you don’t know? You can change that immediately so you work smarter and spend less growing your audience.

Email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and schedule a consultation today. Put CONSULTATION in the subject line and we’ll get back to you ASAP. It’s an education so nobody can take that away from you.

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013 EXPAND YOUR BRAND: Defining Your Brand Aug 17, 2018

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Most indie artists are unaware of their brand and consequently, their social media is confusing to consumers. If you confuse, you lose.

Artists are always talking about their “brand” but how do you really define it? Listen to Lexi and Johnny discuss some cool ways that will help you define your brand so that your messaging can be clear. Mastering this will easily separate you from all the other indie artists!

PS: Marketing and branding can be sophisticated tasks for an artist to tackle. The more educated you are, the more effective you are getting the most out of every minute and every dollar spent.

Schedule a consulting session with us today and optimize your marketing and branding efforts. Send us an email at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTING in the subject line.

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You have a bunch of songs but when should you copyright them to protect yourself? Listen in to Brent and Johnny discuss a few pointers to ensure that you’re protected and you’re not spending money you don’t need to.

For an amazing free resource on songwriting, download Brent’s free eBook Think Like A Pro Songwriter today at GiftFromBrent.com.

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