What’s the separator that makes you more valuable? Cameron digs deep into a candid interview with an unexpected guest on the Podcast. This man came to America with a dream, no support network, and turned his dream into a full-time career. Now, he’s building his composer brand. Join Cameron as he digs into the story of Vinicius Pippa, who’s worked with global brands such as Disney, Netflix, and so many more, to uncover the lessons and mindsets that are responsible for his success, as well as why ...
Aug 24, 2023•57 min
Whether you’re an aspiring musicpreneur or a legendary veteran producer, we can always strive to do better for ourselves. If you’re struggling to stay connected to your reason for producing or just looking for an edge to get ahead of the competition, the X-factor you need is hiding in this episode. Join Cameron in this two-part series if you need a mental boost, a reminder, or a shot of adrenaline into your creative endeavors as he provides the final 15 tips to elevate your craft, career, and li...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min
How do you build a business that can survive decades of shifting industry landscapes and technological monsoons and maintain a brand that professionals respect and trust? What do you do when that trust is broken? Cameron brought on the venerable Mick Olesh of Waves Audio to distill the company’s mindsets and share insights on how the business has managed to survive over 30 years and remain innovative. Tune in if you want to discover how Waves has grown through diversification and the challenges ...
Jul 27, 2023•49 min
Whether you’re an aspiring musicpreneur or a legendary veteran producer, we can always strive to do better for ourselves. If you’re struggling to keep that fire hot and produce at the top of your game, let today’s episode be the recovery drink to your mindset regimen. Join Cameron in this two-part series if you need a mental boost, a reminder, or a shot of adrenaline into your creative endeavors as he provides the first 15 of 30 tips on improving your mental game.
Jul 13, 2023•43 min
Have you ever wondered how mega-successful people got their start? How did they survive beyond the risks of starting something new and building it to be so successful? If you’re wondering how to replicate that in your life, it starts with how you value yourself. Cameron unpacks what self-worth is about and how you can assess, address, and overcome the underlying causes of why you might be struggling to reach new heights with your music business.
Jun 27, 2023•36 min
A vampire is lurking in the shadows of our everyday lives. Distractions and vices eat away at our attention. We have entered the attention economy where a literal war is happening at every waking moment for our attention. Whether you’re struggling to reach the next level of your business or just get started, self-mastery begins with taking control of your time. Time is all you have, so stay tuned as Cameron turns up the heat on how to master time management.
Jun 06, 2023•38 min
For those who aim to establish their own music business, there is a crucial element that most producers vastly underestimate. In this episode, Adam and Cameron delve into this essential factor and offer valuable insights to help you determine if the path of becoming a musicpreneur aligns with your goals. This episode is a must-listen for all individuals with aspirations of launching their own music business ventures.
May 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min
If you want to overcome the roadblocks holding your sales conversations back and reduce the time it takes to get to the budget conversation, look at this episode as Cameron gives his favorite resources and six starter tips to have more authentic sales discussions.
May 09, 2023•32 min
There’s a dark secret that the uber-successful hide in plain sight. They make it look like their brand is solely them, and the output level required to sustain that success may feel superhuman. If these perceptions keep you from growing your brand, tune in to this episode. Cameron gets honest with his failed businesses and gives away top-level strategies to build a genuine personal brand in 2023.
Apr 18, 2023•29 min
If the last episode didn’t scare you away from reaching for the dream of making a living from music, this episode will focus on the separators that turn those dreams into reality. Adam and Cameron identify the core things we see countless producers get wrong as they try to “make it big.” They share the life lessons they have encountered while building their music careers and how Adam was able to turn his home studio into a six-figure online business. You’ll also want to stick around to the end f...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Do you dream of making a living from your music but aren’t sure how to make it a reality? This episode will test your resolve and push you to consider whether to monetize your hobby or not. If you’re genuinely committed to making music your primary source of living, then you’ll want to hear this episode so you don’t just create a job for yourself, but you understand what it truly takes to turn your passion into a successful business.
Mar 22, 2023•27 min
Follow Cameron down this rabbit hole and discover what is really preventing you from unlocking your success right now. Buckle up and tune in as he shares the 16 most common reasons why you might subconsciously be sabotaging yourself and ways we can overcome them.
Mar 07, 2023•48 min
AI has been coming for artists, photographers, graphic designers, copywriters, and lyricists; now, music is under attack! Unfortunately, this latest explosion of AI technologies is enabling a whole new generation of confusion. Now, more than ever, the lines between copyright infringement are incredibly close and blurry. So how will you navigate this brave new world of AI? In this episode, Cameron shares his thoughts on the subject and provides some inspiring tools to consider.
Feb 21, 2023•37 min
Money is always the reason people quit their dreams. If you’re struggling to turn your passion into a profitable business, join Adam and Cameron in this discussion about the top money mindsets to adopt for financial growth. We uncover the errors in thinking and share some of the best secrets we’ve found so you can unlock the earning potential you deserve.
Feb 07, 2023•59 min
Are you running out of steam and just hoping that somewhere along the way, your next project will be the one that explodes you through your glass ceiling? Far too many music creators are following this model and quitting before they hit pay-dirt while others are reaping success with far less effort and time. Today’s episode continues the discussion with the Music Producers Alliance founder Adam Reifsteck to share the secrets we’ve uncovered to help you elevate your music career in 2023.
Jan 24, 2023•58 min
Is your heart telling you there’s an opportunity to build your success in the music industry, but it seems the world doesn’t want to let you? There are some significant signs hidden in plain sight that are staring you right in the face, and today’s episode is here to address them. Countless creatives struggle with this inner question: should I make my passion my job? Cameron invites Adam on to answer the burning question and discuss strategies for uncovering whether you should and how you can kn...
Jan 10, 2023•44 min
Are you on the brink of giving up on your dreams of being a professional music producer? Are you tired of the everlasting struggle of losing steam just as you feel like you’re starting to reap some success? Then stay tuned as Cameron dives into the final episode in the miniseries on Mindset to help you prepare for massive lifestyle changes in 2023.
Dec 27, 2022•17 min
We have just weeks before the new year is upon us. If you’re eager to make some life-changing commitments and take 2023 by storm, this episode in the mini-series is a must-listen. Cameron shares how bad habits can form bad personalities and how the abundance mindset can shift your entire belief system in a way that can demolish plateaus and knock down the barriers blocking you from your vision of success.
Dec 13, 2022•16 min
Have you been waiting to go from a soul-sucking 9-5 to your dream career as a music producer? In this episode, Cameron distills some of the most critical life lessons and provides eight excellent tips to build a side business as you work a day job. He also shares some of the most common misconceptions about starting a business and his failures and lessons so that you can avoid the same pitfalls as you begin your journey.
Nov 22, 2022•35 min
Are you approaching the end of the year in disappointment or frustration over your music career ambitions? The winter holidays are perhaps the slowest season for the music industry, so now is the time to be planning how to start next year strong. Get candid with Cameron as he shares his trials and tribulations, how to identify self-sabotage, and how to reflect on the past; these are the keys to unlocking your future.
Nov 08, 2022•23 min
Do you dream of building a business or career in the music industry but keep talking yourself out of starting? Suppose you’re holding your ambitions of being in the music industry as a professional but are still unsure how to make it happen. In that case, this episode is one you’ll want to hear.
Oct 25, 2022•51 min
Most of us dream of a life we don’t already have. Whether that’s a dream job or a dream business, the ideals often exist purely in our heads with very little connection to reality. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Cameron brings the Music Producers Alliance founder back on to casually chat about what he would do differently if he had to start over. What would you do if you had to start over and could only take your knowledge with you?
Oct 11, 2022•51 min
There are several things that you need to have in place before you go out trying to reach more people. In this episode, we explore the essential questions you need to ask yourself BEFORE you promote your products and services as a music producer, why you shouldn't try manifesting more clients, and the attitude that you need to cultivate in order to get results. We also share our best advice for using organic and paid traffic.
Sep 27, 2022•34 min
Owing your own business as a music producer requires choices from you. And one big one is whether you are going to be running your business or is your business going to be running you. In this episode, we finally answer the question what is a Modern Producer and uncover what it really takes to turn your home studio in to a highly profitable business.
Sep 13, 2022•42 min
GPU Audio has cracked the code for harnessing the tuned processing power of graphics cards to allow for real-time, ultra-low latency audio processing. In this episode, Cameron interviews co-founder and chief business officer Jonathan Rowden about the evolution of the company, how its transforming the Pro Audio market to become the next standard of audio processing, and its creative uses from the studio to the live stage and broadcast to virtual production.
Aug 23, 2022•57 min
Does it feel like the music industry has become disconnected from reality? What happened to the music? What happened to the music business? Did it implode? Did we do this to ourselves? All of these questions and more are discussed in a very special community Roundtable as Cameron invites members of the MPA Discord to weigh in on the question from the angles of consumption, creation, and business: are we too reliant on technology? Listen now to find out.
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 32 min
Do you feel like a small fish caught in a very red ocean? Have you worked tirelessly on your music craft and yet feel stuck in a hamster wheel? Cameron invited Tyler, an MPA member, to share his journey as he came from a broke engineer in Nashville to building a profitable business that he operates full-time. If you want to learn how he’s making a better mousetrap, tune in.
Jul 20, 2022•56 min
Why do so many artists and producers have unrealistic expectations of “making it” in the music industry? It’s because we’re all fed incomplete truths and hyper-glamorized lifestyles of those we grew up idolizing. Cameron shares his experiences and discoveries about leadership and how we as creatives can develop it for ourselves and the businesses we want to create. If you’re struggling to build a brand that will surpass just you, stay tuned and pay close attention to the discussion in this episo...
Jul 05, 2022•29 min
What’s really holding you back? Today’s episode is going to be a short but personal one. Cameron announces the Mastering Project Giveaway winner but also opens up about his failures and the journey of building a music business. Part of life’s lessons and blessings is sharing our stories to help others succeed where we may have failed. So stick around if you want to learn the secret about failure and how to reach for true success.
Jun 21, 2022•23 min
Do you ever wonder how the most prolific producers out there manage to put out seemingly endless amounts of content consistently and constantly? Their secret is that they use the right tool at the right time for the right job. There is a new weapon that is taking over the media industry right now. From podcasters to broadcasters, even YouTubers are starting to wield it for narrative content creation. Tune in to this episode and discover why Descript is flipping the script on narrative production...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 10 min
