01:20 – What led Kris Wiatr to become a business manager, and what does the role actually involve? 04:36 – How does Kris’s work evolve as an artist moves from development to mainstream success? 06:48 – What financial habits separate successful artists from the rest? 08:23 – How involved does a business manager get in record, publishing, or sponsorship deals? 10:35 – What does Kris think of the ongoing catalog sales trend? 14:02 – How does Kris help artists prepare for career slowdowns or financi...
Jun 30, 2025•23 min•Season 8Ep. 8
01:35 – What led Nikki Sanz from touring to founding a tech company? 03:33 – Did she always see herself as an entrepreneur, and how did she get started? 08:02 – How does GIGGS vet users and build trust in the community? 10:29 – Who’s using GIGGS: artists, management, or both? 13:20 – What was the first major success moment that validated her idea? 14:13 – Any user stories that stuck with her on a personal level? 20:00 – Why giving back and mentoring the next generation matters to Nikki. The AIMP...
Jun 16, 2025•22 min•Season 8Ep. 7
01:00 – How did working with Jimmy Bowen shape Scott’s early studio approach? 08:32 – What was it like producing Gwen Stefani’s latest album? 12:39 – What are the biggest changes Scott has seen in the music industry over the years? 17:22 – What qualities does Scott look for before committing to an artist? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
Jun 02, 2025•22 min•Season 8Ep. 6
02:23 – What made Scott Hendricks want to get into the music business? 13:35 – What makes a great producer? Is it ears, feel, or technical skill? 17:39 – Why is it important for new producers to try—even if they feel unprepared? 19:13 – What does it take to lead professional musicians effectively in the studio? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
May 19, 2025•21 min•Season 8Ep. 5
01:05 – Dale's early days in West Virginia and how he discovered country music 03:24 – Moving to Nashville and landing his first job in the industry 05:02 – Creating a role by digging into classic song catalogs 08:26 – Early success with George Strait and others 09:09 – What makes a great record executive and song plugger 11:19 – How face-to-face relationships built Music Row’s foundation 14:20 – Reinventing yourself through industry changes 15:54 – Dale’s best advice: consistency, passion, and ...
May 05, 2025•19 min•Season 8Ep. 4
01:08 – Katie’s journey from small-town violinist to SVP at BMG 03:46 – How her experience as an artist shapes her A&R approach 05:22 – What A&R really looks like day-to-day—bridging the artist and the label 08:36 – How Katie helps an artist build a project from scratch 11:16 – What draws her to an artist and how she discovers new talent 15:04 – The “secret sauce” behind BMG’s current artist success stories 18:10 – How Jelly Roll’s team pulled off a massive Bridgestone Arena play in unde...
Apr 21, 2025•21 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Introduction to Kelly Bolton, VP of A&R at Warner Records Tim kicks off by introducing Kelly and asking her to share her journey to Warner Records. Kelly’s Start in the Music Industry Kelly discusses her internship at TKO Management, working with Toby Keith, and how she found her passion for A&R. Advice from Cliff Audretch on Publishing and A&R Kelly explains the advice she received from Cliff Audretch, encouraging her to start in publishing to better understand the A&R process. ...
Apr 07, 2025•19 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Tim emphasizes the need for artists and industry professionals to prioritize self-care, highlighting resources like MusicCares, Music Health Alliance, and Porter's Call that provide support for creatives. He also reflects on the strength of the Nashville music community and the importance of giving back. MusicCares: https://www.musicares.org/ Music Health Alliance: https://www.musichealthalliance.com/ Porter's Call: https://www.porterscall.com/ The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Pro...
Mar 31, 2025•9 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Karen Kosowski is a multi-genre writer and producer based in Nashville, TN, with roots in Winnipeg, Canada. Known for her expertise across pop, country, and rock, she combines formal music training with over 20 years of experience in songwriting, production, and engineering. Her versatility shines as she takes on roles as a writer, producer, and mixer, bringing a Swiss-army-knife approach to every project. 0:50 - Were you an artist first or were you always a producer? Tell us your journey. 3:12 ...
Nov 05, 2024•21 min•Season 7Ep. 9
0:50 - What are the first few things you discuss with a new songwriter when you decide to work with them? 8:18 - Advances - what are the current ranges for new deals? 17:42 - Surrounding yourself with the right people in order to grow The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
Sep 16, 2024•28 min•Season 7Ep. 8
0:50 - What does a typical influencer campaign look like? How does it begin? 3:35 - What are some basic things artists can do to build out their social media? 7:38 - Eyes vs. Engagement: Is one more important than the other? 14:10 - What are some key components of a successful campaign? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
Aug 05, 2024•21 min•Season 7Ep. 7
1:02 - What is your daily routine generally like? 5:08 - How do you deal with promoting a song that you’re not necessarily in love with? Are you able to pitch something that you don’t connect with at a deeper level? 11:18 - Is the radio promotion space collaborative or is it mostly competition? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
Jul 22, 2024•16 min•Season 7Ep. 6
0:40 - Give us a quick summary of the indie label landscape? What do they offer that may be different from the traditional models? 04:28 - If I’m an independent artist, what do you as an indie label need/expect from me? 07:21 - At what level of artist are you and your team looking for? Is there a metric? 12:57 - Can you identify the key benefits of artists who choose indie models over some of the major models? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production...
Jul 08, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 5
0:50 - Discuss how the writing room and the process of rewriting songs has changed over the years and how do you approach it? 6:17 - How do you find your role within a writing room? How do you deal with conflict? 12:00 - What are some of the challenges you face within the writing room? 16:49 - How have you been adjusting to this era where the standards of working with newer songwriters lessened? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production...
Jun 24, 2024•23 min•Season 7Ep. 4
4:13 - What was your plan/strategy to build Position Music? 7:00 - If I’m an artist, how can I get my foot in the door with sync? 10:30 - What is it about the company that has made it so successful? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
Jun 10, 2024•15 min•Season 7Ep. 3
4:36 - Explain the skillset that’s needed to start in the sync business 8:37 - Any advice on what a newcomer could do to be ahead of the game? 16:20 - Music supervisors are generally looking for music that’s “ easily cleared ,” can you explain what that means? 18:36 - Talk to us about Version LLC and The Sync Room. How can people sign up? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
May 28, 2024•24 min•Season 7Ep. 2
7:00 - What are the pillars of the Music Row Build? 9:09 - What motivated you to take on this leadership role? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
May 13, 2024•14 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Hey there Pubcast listeners! Say it ain’t so, but this is the final episode of the season! Something that’s become sort of a tradition around here is Tim closing out the season with some thoughts…and he surely didn’t disappoint. With Artificial Intelligence looming over the music industry, Tim provides an interesting and encouraging perspective on the future of music-making. We’ll see you next season! Happy Holidays!The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
Dec 18, 2023•14 min•Season 6Ep. 20
0:44 - Hannah Babitt 2:06 - Katie Fagan 5:13 - Martha Earls 6:11 - Patch Culbertson The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
Dec 11, 2023•7 min•Season 6Ep. 18
0:44 - Hannah Babitt 1:40 - Katie Jelen 2:51 - Paul DiGiovanni 4:42 - Ward Guenther The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
Dec 11, 2023•7 min•Season 6Ep. 19
0:44 - Brandon Perdue 2:02 - Hannah Babitt 3:13 - Katie Jelen 4:33 - Martha Earls 5:17 - Rachel Guttmann The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
Nov 29, 2023•8 min•Season 6Ep. 17
0:44 - Hannah Babitt 1:52 - Katie Fagan 2:43 - Katie Jelen 3:40 - Patch Culbertson The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
Nov 29, 2023•5 min•Season 6Ep. 16
2:45 - What makes a good song publisher in your eyes? 8:11 - What are the key challenges in working such a personal-relationship business? 12:53 - Do you have a vision for an employee that strictly fulfills their job title vs. one that goes above and beyond 18:59 - Let’s say you’ve “made it.” You want to start a company. Walk me through the steps… The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
Nov 13, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 15
2:46 - What was it like when you first got into town? 4:52 - Do you have any advice for young & rising songwriters? 7:04 - What was your experience as you put together your first major project? 9:28 - How did you keep your “”true north” as you hear the opinions of others? 13:55 - How was the transition to an independent artist? 20:32 - You have also become a producer. Was this something that you imagined in your career? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production...
Nov 06, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 14
2:19 - What inspired you to start MHA? 4:32 - What does MHA do exactly for their clients? 6:53 - How can the music industry help motivate its young employees to get health insurance? 9:21 - What are some of the challenges that you commonly see creatives struggle with? 13:53 - Can you share a success story? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
Oct 23, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 13
1:12 - What led you to the transition from performing in pop to writing in country music? 4:49 - What was it like for you studying the “Nashville system?” 6:26 - How did you end up with working such a diverse list of artists, from Justin Moore to Jordan Davis? 10:16 - What are some of the steps you took to be a successful producer? 13:51 - Do you have a certain style/approach to your music production? How do you help bring an artist’s vision to life? 16:50 - How do you balance your production ti...
Sep 18, 2023•21 min•Season 6Ep. 12
1:11 - How did you become interested in entertainment law and publishing? 5:42 - What are the most basic points you walk through with an inexperienced writer? 12:59 - Have you seen a lot of recoupment-based deals in town? 15:40 - How do you approach explaining royalty rates to writers? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production
Sep 04, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 11
3:39 - What goes on in your daily routine as a manager? 8:03 - Can you share how you built out Kane Brown’s career? 10:30 - How did you handle the challenges of getting Kane Brown ready for performing live? 15:39 - What’s a skill that’s invaluable as a manager? 17:43 - How do you identify and pursue new opportunities for new artists? 20:50 - How do you build your team? The AIMP Nashville Pubcast is a DiMe Collective Production...
Aug 21, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 10
02:41 - What is your philosophy with A&R? 04:55 - Do you feel the pressure when it comes to the increasing pace of A&R? 07:14 - When you’re looking for an artist, what do you use to find the right talent? 08:43 - Describe the journey you had with HARDY putting together The Mockingbird & the Crow. 11:16 - Let’s talk about Morgan Wallen; how did you feel about putting out a 36-song album? 21:20 - Do you think there will be a time when a country artist can become a megastar without a ma...
Aug 14, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Chris joins Tim to discuss partnerships, communicating, and how to cultivate success: 1:39 - When did you jump on board with Combustion? 3:04 - We’ve seen a significant change in music publishing, what made you guys decide to pivot to a more artist-development approach? 6:04 - What was one of the first artists that was successful with this new business approach? 09:14 - What was the challenge for you as you grew more into this A&R role? 15:00 - What was it about Corey Kent that made you thin...
Jul 31, 2023•18 min•Season 6Ep. 8
