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“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.

Copyright: © 2023

Latest Episodes:

Fat Joe | HELPING OTHERS BE GREAT IS BEING GREAT Apr 20, 2023

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"This game is a marathon - you wanna build this up over time." - Fat Joe

The internet and social media will have you feeling like if you are not a millionaire by 19, you are a failure. This idea that you have to achieve the pinnacle of success at a very young age is simply FALSE. In fact, it is overwhelmingly the case that what looks like "overnight success" is actually the result of at least ten years of grit, hard work, and perseverance.

The music business, entertainment, entrepreneurship, LEADERSHIP - these are not the right paths for you to choose if you are not a committed problem-solver and strategist with LONG TERM game plans and unstoppable determination. If you subscribe to the mindset that you need to get to where you want to be by 20 years old, chances are, you will be disappointed. To win big and achieve sustainable, measurable, and LONG TERM success - you must remember that this game is not a race, it's a marathon.

You aren't competing against anyone except for yourself. You are not too old. It is not too late.

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

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Akon | WHY YOU MUST INVEST IN YOURSELF & HOW Apr 17, 2023

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"Success is what you decide success is to you." - Akon

With whatever it is you choose to pursue - be it the music industry, gaming, entrepreneurship, artist management, marketing, producing music, whatever - you need to decide what you're in it for, or you'll never recognize your own success.

In my interview with Akon, he told me that he set out to utilize music to make a living and to make an impact. He never cared about accolades or attention, and award shows weren't a measure of success for him. He also understood the fleeting nature of perceived "success" in his chosen path - he acknowledged and accepted that in the music industry, there will be a new favorite artist every quarter - so he didn't let the rise and success of other artists in any way threaten or impact his own version of success for himself.

So what drives you? What are you in it for? When you say you want to be successful, what do you really mean? Examine your motivation for what you're choosing to pursue. Is the end goal to get rich? To be famous? To gain approval from others? Or, is it something else? Is it simply to make a living doing what you love? To share your art or talent or ideas with the world? To see if you can actually do it?

When you figure out your WHY, you can better evaluate your HOW. And understanding your own motivation for doing what you do will help keep success in perspective - because the definition of success is not the same for everyone - and this is a good thing.

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

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T.I. | NOT SETTLING FOR SUCCESS Apr 13, 2023

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"I never accepted the knock-down." - T.I.

Winners who win consistently understand that every effort is not going to go flawlessly. Not everyone is going to champion you or be your cheerleader. The key is to PLAN for setbacks. Plan for failure. If you do not do this, you will not be prepared or know how to deal when it inevitably happens.

The most successful names in music, the biggest names in business, the most celebrated entertainers... they continue to ELEVATE and EXTEND on their wins because they know how to look at LOSSES AS LESSONS and move forward under the weight of adversity. In my interview with T.I., he told me about moments in his career that could have knocked him off course, or caused him to stumble. T.I. continues to win because he FOCUSES ON THE FIX and does not become OVERWHELMED by setbacks or mishaps.

As a winner, you must become a MASTER SOLUTION STRATEGIST and remember that failures are opportunities to learn, grow, and GO EVEN FURTHER. I use the analogy of a sling shot. Before a sling shot can propel something forward, it must first be pulled backward. It isn't until that backward pressure is released that massive forward movement can happen. You need to RELEASE this pressure YOURSELF before you can move to new levels.

Don't be caught off guard by setbacks and failure. PLAN FOR IT

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

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Angela Yee | The mistake in underestimating (women) Apr 10, 2023

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"Being an entrepreneur is one of the most valuable things you can do..." - Angela Yee

Pop culture right now is all about going viral. It's about that one hit; that sudden, seemingly overnight fame and success. Now, I'm not saying going viral is a bad thing - but the problem is, this type of success can be fleeting if you don't have a solid plan in place.

Winners who consistently win have a vision beyond RIGHT NOW. They have a growth mindset and consistently create opportunities to build success that LASTS. A viral TikTok or one hit record is a huge win and can be an incredible platform to push you to the next level. The question is... when you get to that next level, how will you stay there? How will you continue to climb?

It might be entrepreneurship, it might be aligning with brands, it might be signing other artists, getting involved with other areas of business that interest you... whatever it is - it is important to secure multiple streams of income to ensure your empire is built solidly. Many don't know this, but in addition to being one of the most successful and respected radio personalities of our time, Angela Yee is a business owner and investor with multiple projects in her portfolio. Creating various streams of income in this way has and will continue to allow Angela to grow and evolve, and most importantly KEEP WINNING BIG.

So, what's your plan?

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

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Bozoma St John | Never let anyone dim YOUR light so they can shine brighter Apr 06, 2023

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"If you look for affirmation from someone else, it can easily be taken away. That's the danger." - Bozoma St. John

Look, everyone wants approval and likes to feel appreciated and celebrated. It would be a lie to say that these things don't make us feel good. But, relying on other people to keep you happy and motivated is dangerous and I'll tell you why.

Popularity is fleeting. Trends come and go, and so does people's loyalty and buy-in. You can be the shit one second and canceled the next. If all of a sudden, all that love you're getting one moment disappears, it can leave you feeling deflated and ready to give up, UNLESS...

You are so secure and confident in your own dopeness that you don't need to look to others for affirmation. Sure, we will face moments of discouragement. However, the difference for a WINNER is that they use these moments as catalysts to launch them into their NEXT WIN.

I have made a career out of staying ahead of trends and understanding how to project what's next when others couldn't see it yet. If I had listened to naysayers or doubters rather than staying laser-focused on my belief in myself and in my ideas, I might not be where I am right now.

So, while impressing others feels nice, it is security in yourself and the belief in your own vision that will level you up every time. No one will be able to deny your light.

Check out today's podcast with Bozoma St. John, Hall of Fame Marketer, and hear about how her confidence and acknowledgement of her own superpowers has been instrumental in her success with some of the biggest brands in the world. Get familiar.

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

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DJ Drama | Keep Moving Forward Apr 03, 2023

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"Grit and perseverance are the reasons I’m still here” - DJ Drama

DJ Drama is a quintessential example of the resilience it requires to achieve longevity and lasting success in the music industry. Drama was at the top of the game as a DJ, putting out mixtapes that launched artists' careers and elevated the sound of hip-hop during the early 2000's. But when the music industry collapsed, mixtapes took the blame - and Drama was the FBI’s poster child for selling illegal music via mixtapes. He lost everything. Without grit and perseverance, that could have been the end of Drama's career. However, winners understand this critical truth: there is no straight path to success and long-term greatness is achieved by those who are creative, strategic, resilient, and driven. Despite Drama's setbacks, which he elaborates on in our conversation, he remains one of the most wildly influential people in music culture today, even winning a Grammy Award in 2022 for Best Rap Album. To win big, you must be prepared to navigate setbacks and maintain the focus and motivation to KEEP MOVING FORWARD.

Most try to avoid drama in their lives, but if you listen to hip hop, this is one Drama you can't avoid. Get familiar.

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

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Offset | Failure Comes With The Game Mar 30, 2023

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"Failure comes with the game..." - Offset

What is your relationship with failure? If you plan on winning big in the music industry, or in any area of life for that matter, a healthy relationship with failure is best developed early.

Truth 💣 #1 - Not everyone is going to be a fan. THIS IS OK. If you get caught up in the haters, the negative comments, the non-believers... you will hinder your progress. BE CONFIDENT in your own dopeness, and YOUR fans will find you and BE LOYAL TO YOU.

Truth 💣 #2 - Success is built brick by brick, and "overnight success" is very uncommon and is not typically sustainable. One fan at a time one city at a time... that is how a solid and lasting fanbase is built. Don't focus on "going viral" or get discouraged when your social media following doesn't embrace every post with millions of views and likes. Start locally - right where you are - and build out from there.

Truth 💣 #3 - All great artists hit speed bumps and experience failure. Even the biggest artists in the world put out music that isn't received the way they hoped it would be. Even Michael Jackson, arguably the most successful and beloved performer ever, had moments in his career that were lackluster. The key is to NOT ALLOW FAILURE TO STOP YOU. Learn, adapt, and keep it moving.

Correctly navigating failure, overcoming misses, and persevering when things don't go your way builds greatness and grit. So look at L's as LESSONS, not losses. This game is a marathon, not a sprint. Do you have the tenacity to stay in the race?

**This podcast was recorded before the unfortunate and untimely death of Migos member Takeoff. Our prayers and condolences go out to the friends and family of Takeoff, and there is no discussion about the incident or anything pertaining to it in this episode.

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

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Rob Dyrdek | Winning Big Requires Sacrifice Mar 27, 2023

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"I cleared out everything that was not driving me toward my bigger goals." - Rob Dyrdek

Something beautiful about life is that each day we are presented with options. In fact, it's estimated that the average person makes about 35,000 decisions a day. Because you have chosen a path that requires an exceptional amount of FOCUS, the decisions you make will impact your level of success in extremely important ways.

WINNING BIG REQUIRES SACRIFICE that others may not understand. It means early mornings and late nights. It means avoiding distractions like mindlessly scrolling social media and binge watching Netflix. It means surrounding yourself with OTHER WINNERS who will push you into new levels. Hours disappear quickly, and your hours need to be filled with DELIBERATE and DISCIPLINED decisions designed to move you toward greatness.

When you clear the clutter and make space for a WINNING MENTALITY, you WILL see progress - and this progress will fuel an unwavering self-belief, which will propel you to bigger and better versions of yourself. You've found what gives you energy - now clear out anything that gets in the way of pursuing that.

Don't worry about the doubters or those who don't understand. They are not going where you are going. Congratulations on your decision to win big.

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

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Swae Lee | Set Yourself Up For Success Mar 23, 2023

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"When you're doing it yourself; trying to get it yourself, you are setting yourself up for longevity." - Swae Lee

Social media has a way of making people think that others' lives are one big highlight reel. Like they're crushing it on every level and have it all figured out. What you don't see behind the smoke and mirrors is the struggle, the stress, the failures, the missteps, and the wrong decisions that everyone experiences one time or another. Just because you are not SEEING these moments on someone's feed does not mean they don't exist. Behind the scenes, many of these influencers, artists, and creatives are in the same spot you are, and the image they are portraying is not reality.

More often than not, the path to the life you want is not glamorous or Instagram-worthy. It is full of hard work, long hours, strategizing, planning, executing, and sacrifice. While most don't highlight those moments on their social media accounts, you can bet that the winners who continue to win are the ones who have put in this type of work to set themselves up for long-term success.

That is why it is crucial to block out useless noise and distractions and the bad habit of comparing your journey to what you see people putting out there on social media. Most of them are imposters who are focusing on the facade and false appearances rather than taking genuine steps toward building sustainable success. Your path is different so stay focused on YOUR plan, celebrate small victories, and I'll see you at the top.

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

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Shaquille O'Neal | It Costs Nothing To Be Nice Mar 20, 2023

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"My mother told me a phrase one day, and I'll never forget it. It costs you nothing to be nice." - Shaq

Some people associate being successful with being cut-throat. They think success is a result of "ladder-climbing," ruthlessly competing with others, using people to get to the top, or "doing whatever it takes," even at the expense of someone else. It is true that some use these tactics, Shaq and I are here to tell you that this is not the path to sustainable success and happiness.

I can sleep at night and fully enjoy the success I have achieved because I got here WITHOUT screwing people over and being an asshole. Quite the opposite, actually. Staying true to my word, honoring my commitments even when something seemingly better came along, respecting others, and always striving to add value to others' lives and work - that is how I've continued to win and have maintained great relationships in every industry I've worked in for the past 25 years.

You already know you want to win. Now, decide how you want to get there because the HOW may be the determining factor of whether or not you STAY winning or fall off altogether. Integrity goes a long way, and a lack of it will burn bridges, ruin your relationships, and destroy your credibility no matter what business you're in. So, listen to Shaq's mom - "It costs you nothing to be nice." However, being a dick could cost you everything.

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

Follow Clinton Sparks: https://www.instagram.com/ClintonSparks/

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