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The Punk Rock MBA

Finn Mckentywww.prmbapodcast.com
Finn Mckenty of The Punk Rock MBA YouTube channel interviews the best and brightest people in the music industry. Past guests include Anthony Fantano, Avenged Sevenfold, Fronz (Attila), Caleb Shomo (Beartooth), Of Mice & Men, Fear Factory, Spiritbox, and many more.
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Episodes

Aram Arslanian (Cadence Leadership, Betrayed)

Finn Mckenty and Aram Arslanian dive into the self-limiting way of thinking that can be prevalent in punk and hardcore. They discuss why it's important to not have a negative outlook on everything, Aram's business, and more. Check out Cadence Leadership. Follow Aram on Instagram. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna C...

Jan 18, 20211 hr 37 min

Patreon Q&A - December 2020

Want to know how Finn makes time for all of the content he creates? Or how to deal with negativity on YouTube? In this bonus, Finn answers those questions, among others, from his Patreon supporters. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Jan 15, 202131 min

Matt Halpern (Periphery, GetGoodDrums)

Finn Mckenty chats with Matt Halpern about running a company, dealing with COVID, and more. If you want to know what it's like to run a business and be in a successful band, be ready to take notes! Follow Matt Halpern on Instagram. Check out Periphery and GetGoodDrums. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn more abo...

Jan 11, 20211 hr 21 min

Finn is wrong about everything!

Finn and Glenn Fricker discuss how bands love missing opportunities, graphic design for big corporations, creator burnout, and investing time on worthwhile pursuits! Check out Glenn's YouTube channel Spectre Sound Studios. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn more ab...

Jan 08, 202139 min

Mike Cessario (CEO, Liquid Death)

Finn Mckenty chats with Mike Cessario, the CEO of Liquid Death, about the company's start, their marketing approach, and much more! If entrepreneurship interests you, get ready to take notes. Follow Mike Cessario on Instagram. Follow Liquid Death on Instagram and Facebook. Check out and buy Liquid Death. Sponsored by: Hello Fresh (use code punkrockmba10) Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. S...

Jan 04, 20211 hr 5 min

I Stopped Playing Video Games - This Is Why

If you've ever told yourself "I don't have time," this one's for you! These are my productivity and time management tips-- it really all comes down to setting your priorities! Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Jan 01, 202114 min

Awsten Knight (Waterparks)

Finn and Awsten Knight discuss how Waterparks got their start, signing with the Madden Brothers, and more. If your band wants to know how to make it, this is the perfect episode for you. Check out Waterparks on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Listen to Waterparks on Spotify. Sponsored by: Hello Fresh (use code punkrockmba10) Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newslet...

Dec 28, 20201 hr 30 min

Anthony Fantano (YouTuber)

Finn Mckenty chats with Anthony Fantano about running a successful YouTube channel, how new creators should approach their content, and more. If you've ever wanted to create content, get ready to take notes! Check out Anthony Fantano's main channel and second channel. Follow Anthony Fantano on Instagram, Twitch, and Twitter. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newslette...

Dec 21, 20201 hr 26 min

Please stop asking me to make this video

Finn discusses why he won't make certain kinds of videos on his channel, so please stop asking for them. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 202017 min

Allison Hagendorf (Global Head of Rock at Spotify)

Finn sits down to talk to Allison Hagendorf about her journey to Spotify, the state of rock music, and more. She hosts her own podcast, Rock This, and has a vast knowledge of rock music as a whole. Listen to Rock This with Allison Hagendorf. Follow Allison on Instagram and Twitter. Sponsored by: Fundrise Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produc...

Dec 14, 20201 hr 10 min

What Makes a Successful Podcast?

Deanna Chapman takes over the podcast to answer your questions about podcasts. She dives into what you should focus on when starting a podcast, what makes a successful podcast, and more. Follow Deanna Chapman on Instagram and Twitter. Check out Welcome to Geekdom and Chat Sematary. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna...

Dec 11, 202020 min

Andre Fili (UFC Fighter)

Finn chats with Andre Fili about how he got into fighting, his outlook on life, and more. Even if you aren't into UFC, this episode covers following your dreams, how people can change, and you won't want to miss out on it. Follow Andre Fili on Instagram and Twitter. Check out Outcasts & Underdogs. Sponsored by: Fundrise Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter...

Dec 07, 20201 hr 18 min

I Need to Make Some Changes

It's my turn to make one of those cliched YouTuber videos where I talk about the future of my channel. Thanks to PsychIRL, Ola Englund and Sara Dietschy for inspiring me! Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 04, 202015 min

Matt Saincome (The Hard Times, Outvoice)

Matt Saincome joins Finn on the podcast to dive deep into offering equity to editors, how The Hard Times was started, the best way to start a new company, and so much more. If entrepreneurship interests you, this episode is a must-listen. Check out The Hard Times, Hard Drive, Hard Money, and OutVoice. Follow Matt Saincome on Twitter and Instagram. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up ...

Nov 30, 20201 hr 4 min

GETTING PUNCHED, MR. TRAPT'S MELTDOWN & MY FAVORITE SHOWS | Viewer comments 015

Another batch of viewer comments, including: Trapt's Chris Taylor Brown; Billie Eilish charging too much for her livestream; livestreams from Code Orange, Clutch and Underoath; are Crystal Lake and Polaris "buttcore" or metalcore bands?; my metalcore recommendations; the time I got suckerpunched at a New Found Glory show; my favorite Pokemon; and some BJJ stuff! Sponsored by: Klaviyo and Fundrise Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check ...

Nov 27, 202025 min

Aaron Marshall (Intervals)

Finn Mckenty and Aaron Marshall dive deep into various forms of revenue stream, keeping up with creating content, and much more. If you're looking for ways to improve your band from a business perspective, take notes! Follow Aaron Marshall on Instagram and Twitter. Listen to Intervals on Spotify. Sponsored by: Klaviyo and Fundrise Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA New...

Nov 24, 20201 hr 10 min

Mental health in music (Deftones guitarist is a flat earther)

Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter is a flat earther and anti-vaxxer, according to him on the Sam Tripoli podcast. What does this tell us about the state of mental health in music? What role do fans play in the outcomes of artists like Lil Peep, Kurt Cobain, Mac Miller and Jonny Craig? The Loudwire article Sponsored by: Klaviyo and Fundrise Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for t...

Nov 20, 202016 min

Hoya (Madball)

Hoya from Madball joins the podcast to discuss Madball's start, how the hardcore scene has changed over the years, and more. Listen to Madball on Spotify. Follow Hoya on Instagram and check out Casa De Roc. Sponsored by: Klaviyo and Fundrise Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Pa...

Nov 16, 20201 hr 3 min

The Corey Taylor Effect

My response to people who tell me that I don't talk about up and coming artists enough: * "The Corey Taylor Effect" (as seen in the headlines of Loudwire) and how it applies to the business press to with Amazon, Facebook, etc * How I sneak artists like Fish Narc, Cold Hart and Cerebral Incubation into my videos * Do YouTubers and influencers have an obligation to put other people on? * How to break through the noise with your band or business (for example Eskimo Callboy's "Hypa Hypa" video) * NX...

Nov 13, 202016 min

Lil Aaron

Lil Aaron joins the podcast to discuss his latest EP, what it's like working with some artists like Selena Gomez, Kim Petras and Blackbear, his songwriting tips, and more. Check out Lil Aaron on Spotify. Follow Lil Aaron on Twitter and Instagram. Sponsored by: Klaviyo Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Suppo...

Nov 09, 202056 min

Real Talk with Knocked Loose and ETID's Management

Nick "Biggie" Grimaldi is a co-founder of Good Fight Entertainment who manage bands including Between The Buried And Me, Circa Survive, Knocked Loose, Turnstile and blessthefall among many others. Topics discussed on the podcast: - How he got into the scene via the Orange County hardcore scene (Eighteen Visions, Throwdown, etc) - What a manager does for a band and when it makes sense for your band to look for a manager - What has enabled ETID, Between The Buried And Me and Circa Survive to have ...

Nov 06, 202042 min

Patrick H. Willems (YouTuber)

Patrick H. Willems joins the podcast to discuss his YouTube channel, creating videos during COVID, how to foster a Patreon following, and more. If you want to start a YouTube channel or have one that you want to grow, this is the perfect episode for you. Check out Patrick's YouTube channel. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited ...

Nov 02, 20201 hr 10 min

Life Advice For Scene Kids and Metal Nerds

Some of Finn's personal life advice for scene kids, metal nerds and pop-bunkers aka "adulting for core kids." He dives into why girls aren't crazy, how to get the job you want, personal finance, why you may need to chill on going too far with your hobbies, and more. Check out Strategic Money Planning by Josh Scandlen. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMB...

Oct 30, 202022 min

Laowhy86 (YouTuber)

Matt "C-Milk" joins the podcast to discuss his time in China and his YouTube channel, Laowhy86. He and Finn dive into the current state of China, what the country's future could look like, and more. Check out Laowhy86 on YouTube. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn ...

Oct 26, 20201 hr 8 min

Corporate Social Media Accounts Suck!

Business, company and band social media accounts (mostly) suck! Instead, focus on your personal social accounts. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 202017 min

Tuck O'Leary (Fit For A King)

Finn chats with Tuck O'Leary about Fit For A King and FeaturedX. They dive into dealing with COVID, finding the right manager and team, what FeaturedX is all about, and more. Follow Tuck O'Leary on Instagram. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn more about your ad ch...

Oct 19, 20201 hr 10 min

How YouTube changed my career (really fun interview!)

Finn joins Input Doc from Clyde Golden to discuss building a personal brand. He sits down with Tim Yeadon to talk about how he brands himself, how he looks at competition, and more. Check out Input Doc. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices....

Oct 16, 202041 min

Tony Lovato (Mest)

Tony Lovato joins the podcast to talk about Mest, how he's handling COVID, DIY learning, and more. Follow Tony on Instagram and Twitter. Listen to Mest on Spotify. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 20201 hr 1 min

Stop Playing the Blame Game!

Inspired by the comments on my video about Hayley Williams of Paramore and Dead Kennedys lyrics about cops, jocks and MTV, I touch on a very important concept in psychology: locus of control! Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. Sign up for the PRMBA Newsletter. PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Oct 09, 202018 min

URM Podcast with Jesse Cannon and Johnny Minardi

Finn McKenty joins Eyal Levi on the URM Podcast with Jesse Cannon and Johnny Minardi. The guys dive deep into how bands are handling quarantine, knowing where to apply your energy and effort, and much more. Listen to the URM Podcast. Follow The Punk Rock MBA on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Follow Finn McKenty on Instagram. Check out Finn's social media coaching program. PRMBA Newsletter PRMBA Merch Produced and edited by Deanna Chapman. Support The Punk Rock MBA on Patreon Learn more about yo...

Oct 05, 20201 hr 46 min
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