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Win Big with Clinton Sparks: An advanced audio experience

“An entertaining mix of Jimmy Fallon meets Gary Vee and Ted Talk all in one show” -Datwon Thomas (Editor-in-Chief, Vibe Magazine)

WIN BIG is the show that will teach you how to succeed and achieve your goals with practical advice and actionable steps given through entertaining stories and conversations with Clinton and his guests. Guests include successful artists, athletes, actors, entrepreneurs, and fascinating people who have blazed their own trail or dominated in their field.

Clinton Sparks is a Grammy-nominated and platinum producer, songwriter, and DJ responsible for selling over 75 million records. He’s an author, Entrepreneur, and has been in the radio and television business for over 20 years. From building his own syndicated radio show in 22 markets, a successful weekly show on both Sirius/XM and Dash Radio, to being an on-air host on E! News for 5 years, as well as the host on Yahoo News.

Clinton’s entertaining and witty conversations, along with his compelling storytelling and ability to get guests to step out of their comfort zone, have garnered him numerous awards, celebrated recognition, and respect throughout the industry.

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Latest Episodes:

Nigel Sylvestor | FROM WIPING OUT TO WINNING May 27, 2023

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From Wiping Out to Winning: The Journey of a BMX Pro and the Importance of Good Teamwork

On this episode of WIN BIG with Clinton Sparks, BMX rider, Nigel Sylvester shares his journey to becoming a professional athlete and the importance of dedication and hard work. He also discusses the evolution of BMX culture and how it's now more accepted in pop culture, inspiring kids to pursue their dreams. Nigel has taken BMX riding to star status with groundbreaking brand deals from Mercedes to Coach to Jordan brand, and mainstream media coverage that have been typically reserved for major league athletes. Nigel has paved the way for the next generation of BMX riders.

Listen now and Get familiar with Nigel Sylvester.

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Bun B | NAVIGATING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY May 25, 2023

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Navigating the Music Industry: Business and life lessons from Hip Hop Legend Bun B “You gotta manage your energy” - Bun B Bun B shares his long journey in the music industry, including his experience negotiating with record companies and collaborating with Jay-Z on the hit song 'Big Pimpin', and how he was paid to be apart of that record. He also discusses the importance of owning one's publishing rights and the impact it can have on an artist's income. Additionally, the Trill Burger CEO reflects on his biggest mistake of selling his publishing rights at a young age and the lessons he learned from it. Bun B is not only a music legend but an Entreprenuer, and incredible human being who has developed respect and relationships in many different industry’s. Listen to why he is able to move in different arenas, and not be over in as just a music artist. His latest venture, Trill Burger has become many celebrities new favorite burger, and he is expanding the brand through brick and mortar restaurants now.

Listen to the UKG legend and Clinton’s conversation now and get familiar.

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David Meltzer | THE 3 LAW PHILOSOPHY TO SUCCESS May 18, 2023

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THE 3 LAW PHILOSOPHY TO SUCCESS according to David Meltzer

“Have goals, but I always end up somewhere better than the goals I set for myself.” - David Meltzer So many people that aim for success aren’t prepared for the let downs or the knock downs. Many don’t survive the tornado to success like David Meltzer has. He’s made it, lost it, made it, lost it, made it, and then dedicated his life to helping and teaching others how to avoid the mistakes he has. When your goal to make a billion people happy is your focus, there is no losing because even if you never hit that goal, you still improved on millions. It’s just like the adage, if you shoot for the moon and miss, you’ll still be amongst the stars. David Meltzer is a shining star that you should follow, as he will lead you to your happiness and success. Listen to this powerful conversation with me and the guy who ran the sports agency from the Jerry Maguire movie, as I like to refer to him as. It’s one of my all time favorite movies. If you watch the movie, you will see where I learned a lot of how to be a good person, treat people well and care more about doing right and good than making tons of money. Watch or listen now. Links in bio.

GET FAMILIAR.

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Millyz | THE POWER IN PAYING FOR POWER May 15, 2023

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“You need to overcome thinking you need somebody else to help you succeed” - Millyz There is an old adage that says, there are a bunch of ways to lose and only one way to win. In 2023, that theory no longer stands. There are so many ways to win now, if you stop thinking the only way to win is by doing it the way someone else did. There is also a saying that overnight success takes 10 years however, most overnight success doesn’t last 10 years. Millyz has been around putting in the work for over 10 years and you can literally see his work turning into success. I watched first hand how he kept going and going. Despite doubters, despite money, despite times when he felt like quitting. These are the traits of everyone who has won or continues to win. If you are an independent artists, you definitely want to listen to this conversation. Millyz has taken a path that some won’t, many don’t, and a lot don’t have the stamina to attempt. Now, he is doing sold out shows, touring, and getting critical acclaim. Get familiar and listen now.

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Jermaine Dupri | WINS IN THE PAST DO NOT GUARANTEE YOUR SUCCESS WILL LAST May 11, 2023

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WINS IN THE PAST DO NOT GUARANTEE YOUR SUCCESS WILL LAST.

“My past success yesterday doesn’t have anything to do with whatever I’m working on today.” - Jermaine Dupri People assume that because you had success in the past, opportunities are now handed to you. Sure, past success can create a network and help you get in doors now, but that doesn’t guarantee that people will automatically accept your new idea. Continuing to have the desire to outdo yourself creates an internal drive that will have you continually outwork others. Most people that fall off is because they are content, or lost the desire to put in the work, or think they no longer have to prove their value. How many times and how long does one have to win before people just respect them as a winner? “Human nature makes people challenge those that win” - Jermaine Dupri Your job, keep doing the work that creates more wins, and never assume people will remember past wins, or even believe you can keep winning. Their believing is NOT as important as you focusing on just doing it. Listen to my conversation with the legend Jermaine Dupri as he discusses, • Why T.I. was angry with him. • How social media affects his business. • How he needs to keep proving himself despite having made hits for Usher, Mariah Carey, etc. • The importance of teaching others, and not getting angry when they don’t know. • The negative affect of arrogance. • Was Suge Knight talking about Jermaine at the infamous Source awards when he talked about executive producers dancing all up in the videos? • And, WHO CREATED THE PRODUCER BEING ON THE RECORD DOING AD LIBS, him or Diddy. Jermaine breaks down the difference between Diddy and himself, and who was breaking artists and doing it big first. JERMAINE DUPRI vs DIDDY is coming soon to @verzuztv “If you are doing something good, pay attention to it, and pay attention to the people that’s helping you do it.” - Jermaine Dupri Stop paying attention to others, and keep your attention on what you are doing. Your friend, Clinton

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Teddy Riley | THOSE WHO DON'T SETTLE FOR SUCCESS May 08, 2023

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"I forget the things that I've done so I can keep going." - Teddy Riley How do you handle success? It's easy to get inflated and puffed up when you finally hit a big milestone you've been working toward, like... reaching that high follower count on socials getting a million views or a million streams going viral with one of your TikToks Making money for your product or services Winners who win consistently do so by USING EVERY SUCCESS as a launchpad to the NEXT SUCCESS. Endurance, grit, perseverance... these are traits you must develop ALL THE TIME - even when you're on a winning streak. Yes, each win and each milestone reached IS another step up on the ladder and you should feel good about this - BUT YOU MUST KEEP CLIMBING. Teddy Riley has been through so many ups and downs, yet he is still here almost 40 Years later just as hungry, and….. just as humble as someone who is starting out and grateful for opportunities. Celebrate and take pride in each win - but don't get so absorbed in that feeling that it prevents you from WINNING BIG AGAIN AND AGAIN. Imagine Tom Brady being good with just one Super Bowl ring, or Steve Harvey still relishing in his Kings Of Comedy days?? True winners don’t consider themselves winners because they won once. In fact, most true winners never feel like they’ve won enough. You must learn to win, repeat, win repeat. And in order to do that, you must constantly learn, evolve, focus, grow, and the super secret, treat people well. When people know that you care about delivering quality work, showing up, putting in the work, being consistent, and about them, The people will always care about you. And, when you truly care about what you do, you will keep doing it even when it doesn’t work, even if you’ve taken some loses, and even when you’ve already WON! Why, because winners win. And, even when they don’t win, the passion for what they are doing is so strong, that just doing it is a win for them. Now, go WIN! Your friend, Clinton

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Gillie Da Kid | NOTHING WILL WORK OUT UNLESS YOU PUT THE WORK IN May 04, 2023

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"Don't make no excuses, surround yourself with the right people, and do the shit!"

- Gillie Da Kid It is widely believed that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Are you surrounding yourself with winners? People who challenge you to level up? Or are you limiting your own acceleration by surrounding yourself with those who are on a fast track to NOWHERE? If you are the smartest person in the room, YOU ARE IN THE WRONG ROOM. Sure, it's comfortable to stay in places you're familiar with, around the people you grew up with; the people you're used to. It might seem intimidating to branch out and insert yourself into the winners' circle - but in order to grow and learn and excel, you MUST get out of your comfort zone. Social dynamics are more important than most people realize, and you must understand that your network is your net worth. Diversify your circle. "But HOW, Clinton?" you ask. I've heard all the excuses. "I don't have connections." "I don't get invitations to the Grammy parties." "These people don't know me." "I live in the middle of nowhere - nothing is poppin where I am." When I was starting out, I HAD NO CONNECTIONS EITHER. My friends, while the internet is both a blessing and a curse to this industry - it has made it EASIER THAN EVER BEFORE to make connections, grow your network, and find out about events that YOU CAN ACCESS. To learn about seminars, conferences, and panels where influential industry executives, artists, and investors are gathering either in person or virtually (you don't even have to leave your home?!) - and many of these events are available to you for FREE! Instead of mindlessly scrolling social media - USE IT INTENTIONALLY! Your mentor could be a DM away. Winners don't have time for negativity or people who are content living a mediocre life. The company you keep is a reflection of who you are and where you are going. Just ask Gillie Da Kid, who has never been afraid to surround himself with industry heavyweights. Check out our conversation and be inspired. Your friend,

Clinton

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Nolan Bushnell | SMALL THINKING IS THE BIGGEST OPPOSITION FOR BIG IDEAS May 01, 2023

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"You won't believe how many opportunities you have to screw up. You're constantly given new screw ups you can make because the world changes."

- Nolan Bushnell I don't know if you have ever noticed this before, but humans are so hard on themselves. As people who want to win, we often fixate on our mistakes, lament wrong decisions we've made, or mentally replay all the could-have's and should-have's. Nolan Bushnell and I both want to tell you to let that sh!t go. If you are not familiar with Nolan Bushnell, he is an insanely successful and influential businessman who founded Atari and invented Pong. Oh, and then he went on to found Chuck E. Cheese and more than 20 other companies. When I sat down to talk with Nolan about innovation, vision, and his path to success, I asked him about times he missed the mark or passed on ideas that he later regretted. He told me that he passed on the classic, iconic arcade game, Space Invaders, which has grossed over $13 billion in revenue to date. YIKES. Thing is, Nolan didn't sit around and cry about it. He kept it moving, and you should follow his example. People don't remember your screw ups. You can fail a million times and win once, and guess what people will remember? YOUR WINS. When you Google Nolan Bushnell, you find things like "Father of Electronic Gaming" and "Video Game Hall of Fame honoree," not "guy who passed on Space Invaders." Can you imagine if he let that mistake change his opinion on himself, his abilities, or his vision?

My point is, L's are lessons, not losses, and are certainly not the end of your career. In fact, these lessons are often beneficial in the long run - they are opportunities to sharpen your vision, adjust your game plan, and move according to the changes happening in the world around you. So, don't be so hard on yourself when you experience a misstep - it could very well be a step toward your next win.

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Ja Rule | YOU NEED A SOLID “US” IN ORDER TO BUILD TRUST Apr 27, 2023

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"The success of music... and the pitfalls and downfalls... opened my mind up differently." - Ja Rule

Have you ever considered the depths of your own potential, really?

Maybe you're a rapper. Or an entrepreneur. Or a producer. Or a gamer. You've put in the work, persevered, and enjoyed some well-earned success. But, now that you've reached some goals, where will you go next? Have you really considered ALL THE LAYERS of greatness that are stored up inside you?

When people think of Ja Rule, they think of hit records. But did you know that Ja is also passionate about and very successful in the tech space? This isn't a space he considered before seeing success in music, but being the smart, consistent winner that he is, he used his platform and success as a springboard to explore other endeavors. It is important to understand that success in one space can and will open up so many doors in other spaces and take you to levels you've never imagined. Levels that you need to get to in order to achieve longevity and to continue to win big.

The dope thing about having a winning mentality is that you can apply it to any and everything you decide to pursue. If throughout my career I opted to stay in only one lane, there is no way I would be where I am now, doing the things I'm doing now. As a winner, you must evolve - take the limits off yourself and see what happens.

Your friend, Clinton

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Tee Grizzley | GOOD DECISIONS ARE FREE, YOU ONLY PAY FOR THE BAD ONES Apr 24, 2023

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"Logic over emotion." - Tee Grizzley

You know what can really derail your success? Letting your emotions control your actions. I get it - creatives are passionate people who really care about what they are doing, their work, their art, and their relationships. Creatives are emotional by nature BECAUSE they are so invested in their projects - however, emotional responses can be detrimental to your business, to your relationships, and to your growth, both personally and professionally.

How many times have you said something in anger and regretted it after? Or, talked yourself out of trying something different out of fear or insecurity? To win big, you must look at situations from a logical perspective, not an emotional one. Of course, we will all experience uncomfortable feelings and it's healthy and beneficial to deal with and manage those emotions. But, getting in your feelings and staying there is where you will cause damage.

I implore you to LISTEN before reacting, THINK before you speak, and LEARN before you act. I've watched lucrative deals and incredible partnerships fall apart before my eyes because of emotional responses. Winners who continue to win are able to do so because they have learned to regulate their emotions and choose a logical approach instead.

Tee Grizzley and I both subscribe to this way of thinking, and you should consider it, too: to win big, you must learn to control your emotions or your emotions will control you.

For more, visit: https://www.howtowinbiginmusic.com

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