#293 - Paul Wiltshire: Why Democratizing Music Matters Now More Than Ever
Jun 17, 2025•46 min•Ep. 292
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Episode description
Paul Wiltshire is an award-winning music and tech entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience across the entertainment industry. After producing more than 15 million record sales—including twelve #1 singles and albums—Paul founded Songtradr, a global music licensing and rights management platform. His mission is to democratize the music industry by giving independent artists the tools, access, and opportunities to succeed in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
In this episode, Paul shares how technology is reshaping music licensing, rights, and opportunities for independent creators.
Key Takeaways:
- How Paul went from producing chart-topping hits to building one of the most impactful music tech companies in the world
- The role of AI and technology in transforming music creation, distribution, and monetization
- Why understanding music rights and licensing is essential for every independent artist's success
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→ Learn more about Paul and Songtradr at https://www.songtradr.com.
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