The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter

Not many people get to hear what it’s like to be inside a pro songwriters room! If you’ve ever wondered what the first 10-15 minutes looks like, then this episode is for YOU! Be a fly on the wall as Brent and Johnny dive into the song title “Lawnboy Maserati” and brainstorm which direction to drive this song. LISTEN NOW: http://bit.ly/lawnboymaserati And, as always, we’d love to hear your take on this title! PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to www.GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. PPS: If you’re ready to take the next step and grow your artist brand, then schedule a consultation today. Johnny will help you craft a strategy that will garner immediate results regardless of your promo budget. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yet another question submitted to the “Pick Johnny’s Brain” mini series that warranted the attention of a full episode! How do you know what your brand is and how do you refine it? How does knowing your brand help you know your audience? You can find the artist brand questionnaire here: www.daredevilproduction.com/discoveryourbrand All these questions and more answered in this episode. PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. PPS: If you’re ready to take the next step and grow your artist brand, then schedule a consultation today. Johnny will help you craft a strategy that will garner immediate results regardless of your promo budget. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“How do I market my music when I don’t have a budget?” It’s one of those million dollar questions all artists want to know, and the answer may surprise you… LISTEN NOW:http://bit.ly/marketmusicnobudget Shout out to Climber Eric Godswill for sending this music marketing question in for this episode fo pick Johnny’s brain. PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. PPS: If you’re ready to take the next step and grow your artist brand, then schedule a consultation today. Johnny will help you craft a strategy that will garner immediate results regardless of your promo budget. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does one write a hit song without writing it? Is writing a life changing song really about just sitting down and writing the words? And what does it mean to write from “within” the song, instead of “about” the song. Tune in as Brent and Johnny talk about how to write a song that hits home, comes from the heart and gives people all the feels. PS:Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.comand tell him where to send it. PPS:If you’re ready to take the next step and grow your artist brand, then schedule a consultation today. Johnny will help you craft a strategy that will garner immediate results regardless of your promo budget. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered what a professional co-writing session looks like? How does it start and how do the writers land on a direction for the song title? Tune into this episode of Song Title Challenge to get a glimpse of what the first 15-20 minutes of a pro songwriting room looks like as Brent and Johnny tackle the title “Left Undone.” As always, we’d love to hear what direction you come up with for this title! And if you have a song title you’d like Brent and Johnny to brainstorm on the podcast, email it in to [email protected] put “Song Title Challenge,” in the subject line! PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. PPS: If you’re ready to take the next step and grow your artist brand, then schedule a consultation today. Johnny will help you craft a strategy that will garner immediate results regardless of your promo budget. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The band Tool just released their most recent album, the first in 13 years, which features a 10+ minute single and costs $45 and it’s a #1 album! What does this mean for artists and the music industry? How is the market changing? Find out in this episode. In this episode, Johnny and Brent talk about Tool’s big release and what this means for the ever changing music biz. PS:Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. PPS:If you’re ready to take the next step and grow your artist brand, then schedule a consultation today. Johnny will help you craft a strategy that will garner immediate results regardless of your promo budget. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At first, Johnny thought this question was silly…but then he realized that EVERY single songwriter goes through this horrific mental space Why is it so scary to contact Music Supervisors, Publishers, Music Industry Execs, etc. Find out in this episode. PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. PPS: If you’re ready to take the next step and grow your artist brand, then schedule a consultation today. Johnny will help you craft a strategy that will garner immediate results regardless of your promo budget. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you take a typical cliche’ and turn it into a hit lyric, and what does this episode have to do with a piñata? In this episode, Brent and Johnny dig into the infamous cliche’ and what kinds of phrases to steer clear of when you want to write an intriguing and fresh lyric. Also, be on the lookout for the “Cliche’ Piñata that will be posted every Tuesday in the C.L.I.M.B. and Songwriting Pro social media groups. We’d love to see what you come up with! PS: If you’d like to submit a song title to be used on The CLIMB Show podcast, please email as many titles as you like to [email protected] and put SONG TITLE CHALLENGE in the subject line. PPS: If you have a song that’s already completed but you still need a professional demo recorded, then you’ll love saving 50% of your song demos with our Discount Song Demo Deal. We have just 2 slots left on our July session so email us back and reserve your discounted session today at [email protected] and SONG DEMO in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What kind of lyrical direction could a writer come up with on the title “New Teeth and a Used Trailer”?? You absolutely won’t believe what Brent and Johnny came up with on this one. Listen to a 15-minute brainstorm on 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing song lyrics for this song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Naivetè may keep you blissfully ignorant, but if you want to win the game, you’re going to have to learn to play the game. If you’re an indie artist, any genre, this is a MUST LISTEN! The bottom line is that in order to succeed in the music industry, you must transform into a professional…which means you’re going to have to be a student of the game. This episode breaks down a recent Bob Lefsetz Letter post which is a sobering look backstage at the music business and what artists can expect from labels, managers, booking agents, etc. You can read Bob Lefsetz’s post by clicking HERE PS: If you feel like you’re spinning your wheels because you can’t get your songs heard, then Johnny can help you craft a plan to grow your audience. Schedule a consultation today. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION into the subject line. We’ll reply and schedule a time that works for you. PPS: Get your timing right, get your act down tight! Download Johnny’s free PDF report, 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans today. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What value does a PR company provide an artist on their debut release? How does an artist find a reputable PR company and work with them? These are the questions submitted by CLIMBer Jay Thomason regarding the upcoming release of his debut CD. You might be surprised at Johnny’s response to this one. PS: Get your music promo mindset right and download Johnny’s free guide 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans today! Just go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. PPS: If you’re feeling like your wheels are spinning and you’re not getting any new fans, then a private consultation is just the thing to get your spirits up! Johnny will help you craft a custom strategy and you will see results. Schedule a consultation today by emailing [email protected] and putting CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Ok songwriters, you’ve built up your song catalog and secured a meeting with a publisher. Now, how do you pick which song(s) to play? What are publishers really looking for? In this episode, Brent and Johnny share valuable advice straight from multiple publishers mouths. Who knows, this information may just help you secure a follow up meeting. PS: If you have a song that you feel is ready to present to a publisher, or if you just want to have an opportunity to sit in on 10 songwriter/publisher meetings, then Brent’s “Play For Publisher” event is for you. To get more information on this amazing opportunity to begin creating relationships with real hit publishers, download Brent’s free ebook Think Like A Pro Publisher. Just go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you read this song title, on the surface it seems a little shallow and one-dimensional, but you’ll be amazed at how deep Brent and Johnny go creating multiple different conceptual ideas for writing the lyrics to “Alcohol Involved”. How would you write this one? If you have an idea that Brent & Johnny didn’t think of, comment on the post below. PS: If you’re ready to share some of your songs with a hit publisher, then participate in Brent’s “Play For Publisher” event. Learn more by downloading Brent’s free ebook Think Like A Pro Songwriter and you’ll get all info moving forward. Go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you buy streams and fans? Is that organic or will it hurt you? What’s the deal with and what’s the difference between honest paid promotion and fake streams & fans. In this episode of the C.L.I.M.B, Johnny and Brent discuss FAKE streams, followers and fans and how it affects your success. If you’d like to contact our Spotify promoter, you can find them at ItsNoRequests.com PS: If you’re looking to tighten up the promo efforts for your music, then this free download entitled 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans will point you in the right direction. Just go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve been playing for about 30 years, in various bands but just for fun or one-off gigs mostly. I now want to do more serious and directed performing of covers and originals. What’s a good “Starter Pack” press kit marketing package to get into venues, gigs, etc.?Website, CDs, Social media, call or email venues and ask what they want when hiring artists? – Joel Dusek It’s time for another episode of “Pick Johnny’s Brain.” We’ve had so many incredible questions! Keep them coming climbers! If you’d like to submit a question for Johnny to answer on this portion of the C.L.I.M.B. podcast, please email [email protected] and put “Pick Johnny’s Brain.” In the title. This episode is one you DO NOT WANT TO MISS. Johnny digs some very good questions. The answers might just help you in your journey. PS: Download a free copy of Johnny’s marketing PDF 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans today. Just go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What could you learn from getting in depth feedback from hit publisher Joe Dan Cornett on not one, but TEN different songs? You need to spend 33% of your in proximity to the people who are farther up the food chain than you to succeed. Here’s a great way to learn from a pro. Get multiple value bombs in this episode of the C.L.I.M.B. as Brent and Johnny recap the recent play to publisher event with Joe Dan Cornett PS: Get all the details on Brent’s next “Play For Publisher” event by downloading his free ebook Think Like A Pro Songwriter. Go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a songwriter, how would you write this title? What angles could you use to approach it? In a pro songwriting room, songwriters like to start the session brainstorming the hook to make sure they’ve chosen the best approach. Listen in as Brent and Johnny bounce around ideas for “Margarita Reasons.” What direction will they take it? Where would you take it? PS: If you’d like to explore this creative exercise privately with Brent, schedule a coaching session today. Go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and pick your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all hear talk around town about the “new” music business…Johnny and Brent are always talking about how the artist is getting more and more power and therefore need a record label less and less. But is it really new? Or are we just putting a brand new tag on those same old worn in pair of jeans? This is the question that was submitted for the new “Pick Johnny’s Brain” miniseries, both Johnny and Brent felt they should make this an entire episode. If you’ve ever felt skeptical, burnt out, or like an outsider in the music business, this episode is a MUST LISTEN. PS: If you’d like some specialized help in strategizing a custom plan to gain the leverage you need to become a pro, then schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

this is the first episode of “Pick Johnny’s Brain.” We’ve asked CLIMBers to submit music marketing questions and Johnny will be answering them on the podcast! If you have a music marketing question, please comment below! We’d love to answer it for you! Email your questions to [email protected] and put Pick Johnny’s Brain in the subject line. Get Johnny’s free download 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans by going to GiftFromJohnny.com and telling him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“You don’t necessarily need to write with the artist, it certainly helps. But, I’m a firm believer that the BEST SONG WINS”, is just a small bit of advice from song-of-the-year songwriter Jimmy Yeary. What else can YOU learn from this multi-hit songwriter? In this episode, Brent and Johnny recap Frettie interview with song of the year songwriter Jimmy Yeary! Find out what Jimmy does every day to set his mind up for success, things he’s learned about how to approach songwriting and his view of what makes a SUCCESSFUL songwriter! PS: Here’s your chance to hang out with music publisher, Tim Hunze, & independent sungplugger, Shane Barrett! *Join two music industry professionals as they reveal what YOU need to know about earning success in the music business. *Ask YOUR questions- and get answers! *Join us online from anywhere in the world! This access to these two incredible talents on our regular “Know The Pro” event is absolutely free if you’re a member of Frettie. Just go to Frettie.com and sign up…it’s only $5/month. EZPZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you certain that you have settled on the very best concept to write your song title? The Song Title Challenge miniseries mimics what happens during the first 15 minutes of a pro songwriting session by creating 4-5 different concepts for writing lyrics. In this episode, Brent and Johnny craft concepts for the song title “What People Think”. How would YOU write this one? PS: If you’d like to participate in a private song title challenge exercise or maybe you’d like to prepare a song or repair a song. Schedule a coaching call with Brent today and take your songwriting to a whole new level. Go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and find your session time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do great independent artists and bands FILL A ROOM? How do indie artists get MORE new people turned on to their music? We know the steps that it takes to help you get there. Are you ready to discover our secrets? In this episode, Johnny and Brent discuss case studies of how independent artists and bands have connected to new people via digital marketing and turn empty rooms into a sea of fans! CLICK HERE to see the ad we did for Jacob Cade in Scottsdale AZ that got 400 people to come see him in a ghost market. PS: If you’re still trying to get your music heard using the old way, then a consultation can help you learn a much less expensive, far more efficient method for get your art in front of new eye balls. Schedule a consultation today by emailing us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know your target audience and your brand? That’s the secret to hyper growth on your social media platforms. If not, how do you find YOUR audience, create a long lasting relationship with them and what can you learn from Johnny’s Social Media Challenge with Michael R. J. Roth? 2019 NSAI lyric winner Michael R. J. Roth dives head first with Johnny into his online presence, how to find his target audience, expand his reach and polish his website. PS: If you’re looking to grow your fanbase then schedule a consultation today. We’ll craft a custom strategy with specific instructions for you to follow and you’ll see results the very first day. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever thought about hiring an independent song plugger to pitch your songs but decided not to because you don’t know how it works? Were you afraid you might find a shark of some kind that would take your money and not pitch your songs? In this episode, Brent and Johnny discuss the truth about song pluggers and reveal 5 different things you need to look out for to be sure your plugger is legit. PS: There are not one, but TWO “Know The Pro” events coming up on Frettie.com. Tuesday August 13th, you have the opportunity to connect with independent song plugger, Shane Barrett Tuesday August 20th, you have the opportunity to connect with the Creative Director at Anthem Entertainment, music publisher, Tim Hunze. These events are free to Frettie Members. To get in visit Frettie.com and subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered what the first 15 minutes of a pro songwriting session are like? In this super-fun, creative miniseries, CLIMBers send in their song titles to [email protected] (please put SONG TITLE CHALLENGE in the subject line). Johnny springs the title to Brent live on the podcast. Then, for about 15 minutes they brainstorm on 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing lyrics for the song title. In this mini-sode, the song title is “Cold Shoulder To Cry On”. If there is a concept that Brent and Johnny missed, PLEASE comment on the social media post and add your input. PS: If you’d like to explore this SONG TITLE CHALLENGE creative experience privately, or if you’d like some lyrical help on your song, schedule a coaching session with Brent today. Go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and pick your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can Facebook kill your career when we’re always touting it as thee most important tool you can use to get your art in front of new eyeballs? In this episode, you’ll find out the in’s and out’s and become a student of the game to avoid losing everything! You’ll discover how and why Facebook could ruin you as well as what you need to do to protect yourself. PS: Need a bigger fan base? Get Johnny’s free download 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans by going to GiftFromJohnny.com and telling him where to send it. PPS: Imagine how much more career momentum you’d have if every minute you spent getting your music out there was really effective. Schedule a consultation today and learn the tricks we use at Daredevil Production to get exposure for our artists. Just email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybe you love driving highways, back roads, and interstates but you can’t drive all three at the same time. Tune into this miniseries episode where Johnny helps indie country artist, singer/songwriter, wellness coach, and wine enthusiast YouTube personality Erin McAndrew clarify her many brands setting her up to expand her fan base by more effectively connecting with them. Follow along with Erin’s socials: Instagram: @iamerinmcandrew Twitter: @iamerinmcandrew If you’d like to participate in SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE, please email your social media links to [email protected] and put SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE in the subject line. PS: Tighten up the effort you’re putting forth to get your music heard by downloading Johnny’s free tutorial 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans. Just go to and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you an artist and/or songwriter with a day job you just can’t stand? Do you constantly daydream about how much better your career would be if you could focus 100% on your craft as opposed to that stinking job? Are you thinking prison or paycheck…or both? In this episode, Brent and Johnny break down some different perspectives that will ease any pain & suffering you may be experiencing and actually invigorate your attitude! PS: As a “thank you” for listening, Brent would like you to have a gift. Download a free copy of Brent’s ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter. Just go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a songwriter, how would YOU write this one? What is a genuine music row writing session like? It starts with the writers making sure they have the right concept to the title before they begin writing lyrics. Brent and Johnny run a fast brainstorming session in the song title challenge miniseries. They create 4-5 different approaches to writing lyrics for the song title “Kiss Me Off”. PS: If you’d like to prepare a song or repair a song, or maybe you have a title that you’d prefer to keep private, schedule a coaching session with Brent today. Go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and pick your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artists and songwriters, the content in this episode will bring HOPE to your career. The game is changing and slowly but surely, the power is going to the artists and the songwriters because, ultimately, they create the traffic. We promise you’ll be encouraged and excited after you listen to our breakdown of the new Goldman Sachs financial forecast for the music industry. PS: Download Johnny’s free PDF document 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans. Go to giftfromjohnny.com and tell him where to send it. PPS: Optimize your time, focus, and efforts spent getting your music heard by new people with the latest info, hacks, and strategies we use to promote our artists at Daredevil Production. Schedule a consultation call today and you’ll see immediate results tomorrow. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick Monroe is an indie artist that grossed over $400,000 touring last year. He’s has many sponsorships, not the least of which is Monster Energy Drinks. He also handles all the marketing and touring logistics himself. He’s a self-proclaimed “Army of One”. You’ll learn a ton about how to optimize your social media efforts getting more results for less time as I accept Rick’s challenge and dive into how we can improve his marketing efforts. Rick’s website: https://rickmonroe.com Rick’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/rickmonroe Rick’s Podcast “Road Life”: https://www.rickmonroe.com/road-life-podcast.html PS: if your social media suffers because you’re starved for time, then schedule a consultation today and we’ll dive into streamlining your efforts and show you how to grow your audience. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a songwriter, this is a MUST listen! Brent and Johnny break down 5 key points on songwriting that will stack the deck in your favor and give you the best chance to get cuts. Download Brent’s free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter. Just go to giftfrombrent.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is like during the first 15 minutes of a pro write on Music Row? ANSWER: Just like this episode. Brent & Johnny execute a quick 15-minute creative exercise to develop 4-5 different lyric concepts for the song title “Different Than I Remember”. If you’re a songwriter, you’ll absolutely LOVE this miniseries. As always, all the song titles are submitted by CLIMBers (listeners of the podcast). If you have a title or many titles that you’d like to submit to be on the SONG TITLE CHALLENGE miniseries, please email as many as you like to [email protected] and put SONG TITLE CHALLENGE in the subject line. If you’d like to apply the song title challenge exercise privately with Brent or if you’d like some input on preparing/repairing your song lyrics, schedule a coaching session today. Go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and pick your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that you get most of the beliefs that dictate your day-to-day behavior from the ages of 1-7 years old? Your beliefs on self-worth, money, religion, trust, love, sex, success, value, etc. heavily influence every decision you make in your life as a person, a friend, an employee, a parent, a partner, a songwriter, and as an artist. When was the last time you reexamined these beliefs to see if they’re still serving you well? SPOILER ALERT: Johnny & Brent may press on some emotional bruises, scrape off a scab or two, and maybe encourage you to dig up some of your old baggage to explore if certain beliefs are holding you back from becoming the professional artist, musician, and/or songwriter you want to be. PS: What if your songs are amazing but nobody is listening to them because your strategy needs to be refined? Schedule a consultation call today and you’ll see an immediate improvement gaining loyal fans consistently. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drop in on a live on-the-spot social media critique of a real indie artist. On these episodes Johnny offers up advice on what he would do to the social media accounts if the artist was his client. Bottom line: Tons of VALUE BOMBS in these shows!! This week’s artist is Hot Sauce Universe. Here are the links if you’d like to follow along. Please follow them and show support if you do! Website: HotSauceUniverse.com Instagram: @hotsauceuniverse Facebook: @hotsauceuniverse PS: Imagine feeling like the results from your DIY social media efforts increased by 1000%. Schedule a consultation today and make it a reality. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How aware are you of what’s going on RIGHT NOW on Billboard’s Country charts? What’s the ratio of male to female artists in the top 15? What are the top 15 songs about? How are they written exactly, i.e. first person? Letter to the world? Present tense? Past tense? Brent and Johnny dissect all the songs in the top 15 songs on Billboard’s Country Chart. Be a student of the game. Keep your finger on the pulse of the market. Lots to learn on this one. Dive deeper into professional songwriting with Brent’s free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter. Just go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Songwriters, how would YOU write this one? Even Brent has been going back through 20 years of hooks in his hook book and breathing new life into some old song titles using the Song Title Challenge method! We want to challenge you to do the same. In this episode, Brent and Johnny surprise themselves with all the different conceptual variations they created for writing lyrics to the song title “God and My Mom”. PS: If you’d like to work with Brent on a song title privately, or if you feel like you could PREPARE a song or REPAIR a song, schedule a coaching session today. Go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and pick a time slot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MUST LISTEN if you’re a singer! Mindy Pack is the vocal coach for Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, The Lumineers, Brandi Carlile, The Indigo Girls, Halsey, and Martina McBride just to name a few. Mindy Pack Holds a certificate in Clinical Vocology from The National Center for Voice and Speech Holds certificate in laryngeal manipulation Is the creator of one of the top Educational Apps called Voice Tutor. In this episode we discuss vocal health, how to shop for a vocal coach, common vocal cord issues, and more! Here’s a link to the Straw Video (Must Watch!) Here’s a link to your CLIMBer discount at Mindy’s L.A. Event. Here’s Mindy’s Website: MindyPack.com Mindy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindypack/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Cook hops on this episode to dissect and refine his social media efforts. You simply won’t BELIEVE his engagement. Lots to learn on this one! Here are Jordan’s links so you can follow along with the critique. Instagram: @smashing_good_time Website: SmashingGoodTime.rocks If you’d like to optimize your social media efforts or clarify a strategy that will get you into immediate growth, schedule a consultation today. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine being a fly on the wall in a bunch of different publisher meetings. what value bombs you would take away from those meetings?? Once again Brent breaks down a platinum publisher’s advice that was gleaned during a SongwritingPro “Play For Publisher” event. This time it’s John Ozier from ole` Publishing. If you’d like to submit a song for one of Brent’s “Play For Publisher” events, download his free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter and you’ll be on the insider’s list for every upcoming event. You can get Brent’s free ebook now at GiftFromBrent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Songwriters, how would you write this one? Did you ever wonder what normally happens in the first 15 minutes of a pro songwriting session? All the writers participate in an exercise that’s just like our SONG TITLE CHALLENGE. Brent and Johnny are under pressure as they have about 15 minutes to cook up 4-5 different ways to write the song title “Out Of Order”. If you’d like to submit one of your song titles to see what Brent and Johnny come up with, email us at [email protected] and put SONG TITLE CHALLENGE in the subject line. If you’d like to work privately with Brent on a song title challenge or you’d like to write with him, go to songwritingpro.com/coaching and schedule a session today. and schedule a session today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Johnny grow an artist’s Twitter account from 27 followers to over 5,000 followers with over 2,000 downloads of the artist’s single in under 3 months? ANSWER: Using the power of congregations. Have you unleashed the sheer power of congregations when you’re growing your audience? As humans we all congregate. We want to, heck, we NEED to congregate. Once an artist understands how, why, and where people congregate, it’s real easy to connect with future fans and develop a relationship. In this episode, Johnny and Brent explain the power of congregations and how you can tap into this amazing power to grow your fanbase. PS: Imagine the power you would possess if you could double or triple your productivity trying to get your music heard. Schedule a consultation today and Johnny will engineer a custom strategy to ensure that every minute you spend getting your art in front of new eyeballs is optimized and working brilliantly. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. PPS: Get Johnny’s informational PDF document, 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans free by going to GiftFromJohnny.com and telling us where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get valuable insider access to Johnny’s marketing mind as he positively critiques an artist’s social media strategy in a brand new C.L.I.M.B. Show mini-series called Social Media Challenge. Every other week, Johnny will record a meeting with a listener and critique the artist’s social media strategy. All the good stuff and the stuff they need to improve on. This will be incredible information you can use to tighten up your efforts. If you’d like to schedule an appointment to have your social media strategy critiqued, please email us at [email protected] and put SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE in the subject line. Show Notes: Our first guest on this brand new mini-series is Marty Marsh from the country band Snakebite in London, Ontario. Here are the necessary social media links so you can follow along and see what Johnny sees. Website: http://snakebitecountry.com Twitter: @SnakeBiteBand Facebook: @SnakebiteCountry Download the free Daredevil Production Brand Discovery questionnaire by clicking HERE. PS: Schedule a consultation today and get an in-depth strategy session with Johnny. You will see immediate results and you’ll optimize your time and money. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would like to be a fly on the wall at one of Brent’s “Play For Publisher” events experiencing feedback on 10 songs that were picked out of 250 to be presented to a hit publisher? What could you learn? How could you grow? In this episode, Brent and Johnny review, in detail, some of the comments that Scot Sherrod (VP of Rare Spark Media Group) shared with the 10 songwriters who’s songs qualified for Brent’s last “Play For Publisher” event. Real amazing insights that every songwriter needs to hear. If you’d like to submit a song for Brent’s next event, simply download his free book Think Like A Pro Songwriter. Go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Songwriters…how would YOU write this one? Brent & Johnny are under pressure as they have 18 minutes to dream up 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing lyrics for the song title “Curves”. PS: If you’d like to participate in the Song Title Challenge experience privately, or if you feel like you want to repair your song or prepare your song, schedule a coaching session with Brent today. Go to Songwritingpro.com/coaching and pick your time slot. PPS: If you’d like to submit a few song titles to be considered for Song Title Challenge then email them to [email protected] and put SONG TITLE CHALLENGE in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did indie artist Jacob Cade, a 17-year-old rock & roll guitar player ascend from the local rock bars in Denver, Colorado to working with legendary rock producer, Michael Wagener (Ozzy, Alice Cooper, Queen, Metallica, Motley Crue, Skid Row), to juggling tour dates on a national level? You can learn the answer to this and more in our in-depth interview with Daredevil Production Artist, Jacob Cade. PS:Your audience is out there. You have fans that are starving for killer music like yours. Why haven’t you connected with enough of them yet? Climbing the ladder of success in the music industry is not rocket science, but you do need to learn how to become more discoverable on a digital platform. It’s going to take more than uploading your latest video on YouTube and your latest single to Spotify and “waiting to see what happens”. Schedule a consultation today and we’ll help you crack the code to connecting with your specific audience. You’ll see immediate results. Our strategies have resulted in over 25 different national TV appearance opportunities, management contracts, and sold out shows across the country. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MAJOR changes have happened at Daredevil Production that directly affect the Expand Your Brand mini-sode series of this podcast. Get ready for a REALLY cool new make-over that will be interactive in helping CLIMBers tighten up their social media efforts. Our new mini-sode “pullout” episodes will be called Social Media Challenge. YOU email your social media links to [email protected] and I’ll set up a time for me to give 5 minutes worth of quick pointers and value bombs about your specific accounts. The best part is that it costs you nothing. Listen in for all the details. PS: As always, we are available to you privately for an in-depth assessment of your digital marketing efforts via consultation. We can customize a social media strategy for you that will result in a “to do” list that you can easily execute every day. You’ll see an immediate positive change in the size of your following and the engagement level. Schedule a consultation now by emailing us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just because you fancy yourself a great writer in one genre, doesn’t necessarily mean that you can easily apply that momentum to writing for another one. Different genre’s have different codes. Brent and Johnny get into some personal stories about to bring humility and awareness when you’re writing for a new genre because the code is different. PS: Listen through to the end to get an opportunity to ask a hit publisher any questions you want with Brent’s “Know the Row” event. This event is free for Frettie members. PPS: If you’d like to stay in the loop with all of Brent’s events that allow you to get in front of the professionals, simply download his free ebook Think Like A Pro Songwriter today by going to GiftFromBrent.com and telling him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would YOU write this one? CLIMBers send in song titles to [email protected] (put SONG TITLE CHALLENGE in the subject line please) and Johnny springs the title live on the air to Brent. They’re under the gun and have to craft up 4-5 different conceptual ideas for writing the song title, “Honkytonk Chariot”. It’s a super-fun creative exercise that teaches writers how to dig down deeper. PS: If you would like to explore the song title challenge with Brent privately or maybe you need to prepare or repair a song, go to Songwritingpro.com/coaching and schedule a coaching session today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you sick of obnoxious random artists spamming your social media feeds trying to get you to listen to their music? Do you avoid promotion of your music because you’re afraid of being this obnoxious, spammy artist? Here’s your problem: in order to get your music in front of new eyeballs, which is MISSION CRITICAL to growing your audience, you’re going to have to consistently interrupt stranger’s social media feeds. The same way a commercial interrupts your listening experience on the radio or your viewing experience on TV. Any debut artist with a debut single on the radio is interrupting the listeners experience as well because that artist is unfamiliar to the consumer. So, how do you grow your audience without spamming people?!?! Find this out and so much more in this weeks info-packed episode. PS: Imagine how you would feel knowing exactly how to promote your brand without spamming people. If you’re a DIY artist and you’re a little frustrated with the rate of your brand growth, then we can help you hone your strategy to make it super potent. You’ll see immediate results. Schedule a consultation today. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Also: If you’re having trouble getting your music heard, then Johnny’s free PDF download 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans will help you identify the speed bumps in your promo efforts and get you into growth instantly. Just go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices