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

How exactly are you supposed to create culture? It requires patience and some consistency. Here are a few different ideas that work for the CLIMB Community and other communities. PS: If you’re even attempting to market your music, you’re wasting valuable time and money trying to figure it out on your own. Schedule a consultation today and we’ll craft a customized strategy that will deliver immediate results. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When do you throw in the towel? When is it time to quit? Some songs are written in 15 minutes and some take years; why? Comparing yourself to other songwriters can be a deadly exercise. So how long should it take to write a song? Brent and Johnny go DEEP into the subject of this often asked question. There are some eye opening real world stories they share that will certainly bring a perspective to what you should be focusing on. Listen Now to find out. PS: Download Brent’s free ebook, How To Think Like A Pro Songwriter today. Just go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey songwriters, how would YOU write this song title? Have you ever wondered what the first 15 minutes of a pro songwriting session is like? Brent and Johnny mimic this as they’re under the gun with just 15 minutes to craft 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing lyrics for the song title “Different Shades Of You”. PS: If you have a song title and you’d like to engage Brent privately to work up a song title challenge, or if you’d like to repair/prepare your song schedule a coaching session today. Go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and select your appointment time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to be a better artist? Do you aspire to be a GREAT artist? Well life as a better artist begins at the end of your comfort zone. Joe Rogan interviewed one of my favorite Rockstars and every single second was profound. When you find out who the Rockstar was, you’ll have a hard time believe that, but it’s true, and you won’t stop having aha moments. Johnny and Brent break down the essence of this interview because it’s all about mental focus, physical focus, and how to be a real artist 101. Here’s a link to the interview…I recommend watching the entire interview, even if you do it in chunks because there is SO MUCH MORE than what we covered. PS: We want you to win! If you haven’t downloaded it already, get Johnny’s free PDF document 21 Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans by going to GiftFromJohnny.com Read this and apply it, you’ll see results tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you feel about the engagement on your Instagram account? Could it be better? The value of your account as well as the impact has EVERYTHING to do with the engagement and little to do with the actual number of followers. Remember, this is all about creating culture. This Instagram engagement hack that we share with you on this episode will turn up your engagement immediately. PS: if you haven’t already, download the free PDF report 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans today by going to GiftFromJohnny.com and telling me where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you writing, playing, and performing for passion or for profit? Are they mutually exclusive concepts when it comes to your art? When someone makes money with their art, have they sold out? Brent & Johnny dive deep into this debate in this episode. PS: Downloads Brent’s FREE ebook Think Like A Pro Songwriter by clicking THIS LINK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would YOU write this one? Brent and Johnny are under the gun when they have only 15 minutes (ish) to craft up 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing lyrics for the song title “Love Above”. If you have a song title that you’d like to submit to possibly be used on the podcast, please email it to [email protected] and put SONG TITLE CHALLENGE in the subject line. PS: If you’d like to take advantage of this creative exercise privately with Brent, OR if you have a song that you’d like to repair/prepare schedule a coaching session today. Simply go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and pick your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you struggle getting people to hear your music? Do you feel like you’re playing for the same old crowd all the time? In this episode, we’ll blow your mind by showing you how promotion is something you actually do every day and like doing. It’s about the hang. It’s about creating YOUR culture. Additionally, we’ll reveal how to create your culture and find new people who’ll want to listen to your music. Download the Daredevil Production Artist Questionnaire by clicking THIS LINK PS: if you’re a DIY artist then your money and more importantly, your TIME are precious resources. Imagine what it would feel like knowing every penny and every minute you spent growing your brand were super effective. Schedule a consultation today and we’ll help you craft a customized strategic plan get your music heard by more and more people. You’ll know exactly what to do tomorrow and you’ll see immediate results. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a little confused on social media? Do you think there are things you don’t know that could make your social media accounts more effective as an artist? These 5 questions will change your life. PS: Imagine how it would feel knowing exactly what you have to do every day to get your music HEARD and exactly how to make that happen. Imagine seeing results every darn day. Schedule a consultation today and you’ll see results tomorrow. We’ll create a promotion strategy specifically customized for your music to ensure that it reaches the right people the right way. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you hung up on thinking that you can’t be a professional songwriter, artist, or musician unless you have some kind of degree? In this episode, Brent and Johnny explore the reality of quality work in the music industry. Is it influenced in a positive way by education? Is it only necessary to have heart, soul, and a good work ethic? Do you need a fancy education to get ahead in the music industry or can you get a quality education for less time and less money? Get Brent’s free ebook Think Like A Pro Songwriter today. Just visit GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you write this one? Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter as Brent & Johnny craft up 5-6 different conceptual approaches for writing lyrics to the song title, “6-Pack & A Prayer”. If you would like to engage Brent to work with you privately on your song title or if you need to prepare/repair your song, schedule a coaching session today. Go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and pick your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s your problem…this is the reason you’re not finding new fans. This episode will also eliminate, completely, your disdain for marketing your music…because it’s NOT at all about promoting yourself. PS: Get the free download 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans Just go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell me where to send it. PPS: Imagine how you would feel if you knew exactly what to do everyday to get your music heard by new people. We can help you if you schedule a consultation today. We’ll create a customized strategy specifically for you. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much do you know about your current fans? How much do you know about your future fans? Do you know where they shop? What they drive? What they like to drink? In this mini-sode, Lexi and Johnny reveal some VERY cool places in your Facebook app that will help you learn a TON about the who, what, where, when, and why of your future fans. PS: You have to focus on creating culture more than anything else as an artist, right now. If this term is vague to you, if you don’t know exactly how to go about creating culture and growing your audience, then schedule a consultation today. We are always happy and excited to help you craft a custom strategy that will get you immediate results. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Tomorrow you’ll know exactly what to do to get into growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think your songs are great? Here are a number of reasons you should probably pump the breaks a bit and stop calling your songs great…because it could make you look like a rookie. PS: Are you having trouble getting your songs heard by professional publishers and industry experts? Here’s your chance to submit your song(s) and hear exactly what happens when a publisher critiques them. Download Brent’s free ebook Think Like A Pro Songwriter and you’ll be on the list to get the information. Go to GiftFromBrent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you write this one? Listen to what the first 15 minutes of a pro songwriting session typically sounds like. They have a song title, “Please Don’t Stop Here” that is submitted by a member of the CLIMB Community. Then Brent & Johnny craft up multiple lyrical approaches to writing the song title before digging in. Sometimes the most obvious concept is the right one, but many times it’s not. If you’d like to submit a song title that Brent and Johnny might use on the air, please send it to [email protected] and put SONG TITLE CHALLENGE in the subject line. If you’d like to experience this pro songwriting exercise privately and/or have Brent help you prepare, repair, or write your song, then schedule a songwriting coaching session today. Go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a woman, a person of color, an LGTBQ person who feels underrepresented in the music industry? Are you an artist that feels like there are incredible barriers to overcome in the industry to get a fair shake? You’ll love the breakdown and inspiring analysis that Johnny and Brent give on this Billboard Magazine article about this very subject. To read this article, you can download the free PDF by clicking THIS LINK. PS: You don’t need anyone’s permission to find your audience and bring your music to the masses. You DO need a little marketing savvy and a customized strategy. Schedule a consultation today and you’ll definitely see results tomorrow. 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 “gaming the system” to get more followers on social media? How about more engagement? How’s that working out for you? In this Mini-sode, Lexi and Johnny tackle some do’s and don’ts for growing your social media, expanding your audience, and getting your music HEARD. PS: If you’re ready to stop wasting your valuable time on useless growth tactics that don’t grow your audience and fail to get your music heard, then schedule a consultation today and we’ll craft a custom strategy that is all about YOU. I promise, you’ll see immediate results. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Let’s get something on the books right now and get you ROLLING. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like the bigwigs in the business are against you? Do you feel like the industry is full of “insiders” who are keeping you out? Here are a bunch of reasons why publishing companies won’t meet with you. PS: If you feel like you’re ready to get a recommendation to meet and interact with a hit publisher, or if you’d like to see what it’s like when publishers critique other songwriter’s songs, then Brent’s “Play For Publisher” event is something you really want to explore. Get your music heard. Simply download Brent’s free book Think Like A Pro Songwriter and you’ll get email updates on all the details you’ll need to get your shot to be heard. To get the book, go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you write this one? Have you ever wondered what happens during the first 15 minutes of a pro songwriting session? Brent & Johnny craft up 4-5 different plot twists to writing lyrics for the song title, “Tracks Through The Fog”. PS: If you’d like to work this song title challenge exercise privately with Brent, or if you’d like to repair or prepare your song lyrics, schedule a coaching session today. Go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching to find open times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt frustrated or ready to give up on your dream of making a living with your music? Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you work, you still can’t seem to get any momentum with your career? It’s because you’re caught in the music biz riptide. If you don’t do something about it quickly, you could drown. Find out why you’re so exhausted swimming against a massive current and learn the solution to get your efforts WITH the current before it’s too late! PS: If you’re in need of a specific set of instructions customized to your unique career situation that get you daily results and create real momentum, then a consultation is the most valuable time you can spend. 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

Are you one of those artists who avoids social media because you think it’s just about stroking your ego and warm fuzzy feelings? Having a healthy social media footprint with STRONG engagement will GET YOU PAID. In this mini-sode, Lexi and Johnny discuss 5 hacks that you can immediately implement to get your followers more active on your accounts. PS: I want you to win. If your music is competitive, there is an audience out there who will love it. Here’s a free download PDF that will empower you to do what inspires you…to more people every day. If you’d like to learn to the 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More Fans (and 21 solutions) Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell me where to send it. PPS: If you’re frustrated because your fan base is too small, then a consultation will help you tweak your efforts to get immediate results. Schedule a consultation today by emailing me at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the “rules of thumb” for creating compelling song titles? How can you craft a title so that you’re “winning before you’re spinning” with a publisher? How is it that the song titles “The House That Built Me” and “Truck Yeah”, which reside at vastly different ends of the artistically-compelling-gene-pool, are both #1 singles? In this episode, Brent and Johnny dig down deep to discuss some song title 101 strategies. For instance, you may have a KILLER song, but with a not-so-compelling title like “Truck Yeah”. Is it a good idea to play that song for a publisher on a first meeting? What about the second meeting with the same publisher? What about sending in your songs to a publisher you haven’t met before…what are the guidelines that will give you the greatest chance at being heard? We cover all these questions and more in this episode. PS: If you’d like to work on a song title or song lyrics privately with Brent, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule a coaching session today. PPS: If you have questions that you’d like to ask a professional publisher, then you’ll love Brent’s upcoming “Know The Row” event. This February 5th, you can get access to hit songwriter Matt Lindsey (Dixie Chicks, Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, Rod Steward, Tim McGraw, and more!) For all the information go to GiftFromBrent.com and download Brent’s free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter. If you already have this helpful resource, you’ll be getting information in your email about this very special Know The Row Event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you write this one? Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter by getting a glimpse of the first 15 minutes of a typical Nashville pro songwriting session. Brent and Johnny craft 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing lyrics for the song title “No Maybes Baby” ***NOTE*** Brent has a new songwriting feedback service. If you’d like some feedback or a professional critique of your song, visit SongwritingPro.com/coaching and sign up. Brent will listen to your song and provide an 8-10 minute recorded critique that he’ll send back to you. As always, if you’d prefer to keep your amazing song title private, but you’d still like to work with Brent on this song title challenge creative exercise, OR you would like to work with Brent to repair or prepare your song, visit SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule a session today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2018 revenue numbers are in for all indie artists and they’re ASTOUNDING! Johnny & Brent break down two different articles that explain how the universe for indie artist revenue expanded by at least 35% last year. We discuss, in detail, how in 2019 it will be more feasible than ever to make a living as an artist. It still requires that you work hard and that you work intelligently. PS: Are you interested in becoming a Daredevil Artist? Email us at [email protected] and put Daredevil Artist in the subject line. If you’re a DIY artist, then schedule a consultation today to ensure that every precious minute and dollar you’re spending on your career is maximized and getting you into growth. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you intimidated about creating content? Does it take too long for you to create it? This is because you haven’t spent the small amount of time necessary to get past the learning curve on your design tool. In this episode, Lexi and Johnny do a quick dive into some killer features of the Pickmonkey graphic design tool. PS: I want you to win. If your music is competitive, there is an audience out there who will love it. Here’s a free download PDF that will empower you to do what inspires you…to more and more people every day. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell me where to send it. PPS: Learn how to get strangers to love your music and you as an artist. 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

Have you ever tried to cold-call an industry executive like a label exec, booking agent, manager, songwriter, or other respected musician? How’d it go? Brent discusses how the publishing company that gave him his first pub deal initially ignored him. The difference was a recommendation. Listen to this episode to get a couple tips and tactics for ensuring that your music and you get heard. Download Brent’s free eBook Think Like A Pro Songwriter now. Go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you write this one? Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. This one seemed like it was going to be a tougher task, but Brent & Johnny crafted up 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing the lyrics for the song title, “Broken Smoke & Mirrors”. To share your song title with Brent and go through the song title challenge exercise privately OR to prepare a song or repair a song, Brent is happy to help you. Go to songwritingpro.com/coaching and schedule a coaching session today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wait, what?!?! We’ve spent 151 episodes trying to help singers, songwriters, and indie artists like you become smarter with regards to the music industry and now we’re telling you to be dumb? Believe it or not, sometimes it’s smart to be dumb or appear stupid when every bone in your body is telling you that you should be acting smart. We discuss the subtleties of this tactic in this episode. PS: What if you woke up tomorrow morning and you knew exactly who your audience was, where they could be found, and how to get them to become aware of you in an effective manner? How much time would you save? Schedule a consultation today and learn how to maximize every minute you spend growing your audience. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What EXACTLY is your brand? Why should you know how to articulate this seemingly simple question? Just about every indie artist is vague on how to describe their brand. Fans latch on to your brand as much, or in some cases, even more than your music. The artist’s music and their brand stand for something that consumers relate to. YOUR BRAND PROVIDES MANY DIFFERENT WAYS FOR CONSUMERS TO INSTINCTIVELY RECOGNIZE EXACTLY WHO YOU ARE. Oh, and if you think your brand is just about marketing, you’re way off base. When an artist is enlightened on their brand, it strongly influences the artistic decisions as well, like what songs you’ve written are for you, image, production, arrangement, etc. Every time we on-board a new client at Daredevil Production, part of our job description is to discover the artist’s brand and their brand layers. The information we acquire from this exercise provides all the answers we need to targeting, content creation, and strategy creation. Here’s the thing, your brand is like an onion, there’s more than meets the eye and it’s in the form of many different layers. We developed a very effective system for not only peeling these layers and getting to the core of our new artist’s brand but uncovering the subtle undertones that consumers will relate to. In this episode we’re going to share this system with you! Over the years we have created and refined an extensive questionnaire that reveals the core values and understated coatings of intent, meaning, and direction for our artists. In fact, we’re going to give you this questionnaire we developed as a free download. Just visit DaredevilProduction.com/DiscoverYourBrand and tell us where to send it. PS:Imagine what it will feel like to wake up tomorrow and know exactly who your audience is and how to effectively get them to like you. The more you discover your brand and clearly understand how to connect with people online through your brand, the quicker you’re going to make a living in the music industry. Help me help you. Schedule a consultation call today and we will help you clarify everything so you’re not wasting time. Every second you spend growing your audience is maximized. Email us a [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” –Michael Jordan “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” –Phil Jackson Why would Brent REGRET sharing a song idea that his co-writer’s loved? What can you do in co-write to be a good teammate, ensure a creative vibe, and maximize the chances of writing a killer song? Sometimes being a great songwriter means thinking about others first. Specifically, you want to be intentional about who you’re writing with at the moment and what their strengths and weaknesses are. In this episode, Brent and Johnny discuss different ways you can consider other writers in the session before yourself and how to craft the right song idea for the right songwriting team. PS: Brent has an amazing songwriting book out and you can get it for free. Simply go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you write this one? Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. Brent and Johnny craft up 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing the song title, “Ring Of Truth”. Comment if you have an idea that we didn’t cover. PS: If you have a killer title and you’d rather work on the conceptual approaches privately, OR if you’d like prepare your song or repair you song with Brent, schedule a coaching session today. Go to Songwritingpro.com/coaching and put yourself on the schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They say “patience is a virtue” but what the heck does that even mean? When I was an artist I was accused of a lot of things but I was NEVER accused of being patient! So, what is patience? How do we get it? How do we avoid sounding unprofessional to people we want to work with? All these questions are answered and more in this episode. PS: We absolutely LOVE helping artists, it’s why we exist. We empower our clients to do what inspires them. They, in turn, inspire other people. This is the world we want to live in. We can help you inspire yourself and other people with a consultation. 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

Here are four apps will change your Instagram feed for the better! PS: Imagine seeing daily growth in a real social media audience because you know exactly what to do and exactly how to do it. Brands will pay you money once your audience is large enough, so it’s worth the effort. Schedule a consultation today by emailing [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did small town girl, Jenn Schott, make it from Pittsburg, KS to Nashville to getting a publishing deal to cuts by Eli Young Band, Gloriana, Lucy Hale, Pam Tillis, Lonestar, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Micky Guyton, to getting the title track on Tim McGraw’s Two Lanes of Freedom Record? Find out in this episode where we interview hit songwriter, Jenn Schott. Download Brent’s free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter today by clicking GiftFromBrent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey, how would you write this one? Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter as Brent and Johnny cook up 4-5 different conceptual approaches to writing the song title “International 19 Minutes”. PS: If you’d like to work privately on your song title with Brent or have him prepare your song or repair your song, schedule a coaching session today. Go to Songwritingpro.com/coaching and pick a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you getting in front of NEW eyeballs as an artist? Posting on social media only puts your project in front of people who are already aware of you. If you have released music before and nobody heard it, or it seemed nobody cared, then maybe it’s time to start focusing more on growing your audience. A new project that is better than the last one still won’t make a difference in your career if nobody hears it because nobody knows about it. Here are 7 benefits that will occur once you decide to put some time into your audience. PS: Imagine how it would feel to wake up every morning and know EXACTLY what you must do to consistently grow your audience. Now imagine you’ve learned the easiest, quickest way to it so you’re optimizing your time. That’s what we can teach you with an audience consultation. Schedule your appointment today by emailing us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re an artist looking to grow your audience fast, then IGTV can do that quickly if you take the time now to get your foothold. IGTV has gotten of to a shaky start when you compare to just about every other Instagram feature, but in this minisode we’ll talk about how it could seriously blow you up. PS: Imagine how big your audience would grow if you were as effective and efficient as us on your artist social media accounts. Schedule a consultation today and together we’ll customize a strategy that will get you immediate results. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did this writer go from being a plumber, to working at Starbucks, to attending Belmont University, to being an American Idol contestant, to becoming a commercial banker AND maintaining a publishing deal at the same time? Find out in this episode as we interview David DeVaul. PS: Download Brent’s free ebook Think Like A Pro Songwriter at GiftFromBrent.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you write this one? Get inside the mind of a hit songwriter. Brent and Johnny craft up 4-5 different approaches to writing the lyrics for the song title, “Let Me Have This One”. If you have a song title that you’d like to run through the song title challenge privately or if you’d like to learn how to raise the bar on your song by intentionally preparing your song or repairing your song, then schedule a coaching call with Brent today. Simply visit http://songwritingpro.com/coaching and select a time that works for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Jacob Cade, an unknown 19-year old rock artist get 400 people to show up to a gig in a town where he’s NEVER played, sell $200 in merch, AND he was opening for the opener at 8:00pm? The short answer is the club owner and the management of the headliner couldn’t believe it either and were blown away. Johnny breaks down the strategy that created this traffic which resulted in some pretty amazing opportunities for this artist. If you’d like to view the video we used in this promotion and review the FB Ads reporting, click THIS LINK PS: Imagine what a customized creative marketing strategy could do for your career. Jacob followed the Daredevil Production strategies and bumped up to a Big management deal where they paid HIM to join their management company and put him on the road, nonstop. If this is what your goal is as an artist, then schedule a consulting session today to create the strategy necessary to move you up the ladder. email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up your expertise on social media with this episode. Lexi and Johnny cover some different ways an artist could utilize FB stories and Instagram stories. If you’re concentrated on growing your audience, then you’ll definitely have to be a ninja at social media. Your future is on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter but do you know how to leverage these platforms into growth? We know how. 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

We’re always talking about how you must keep writing. But sometimes, discretion is the better part of valor. Here are five reasons you should actually quit writing with an artist because it will end up waiting your precious time. Get Brent’s free eBook Think Like A Pro Songwriter by clicking on 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? This episode will get you inside the mind of a hit songwriter. Listen to Brent and Johnny craft up a few clever conceptual approaches to writing lyrics to the song title “Empty Heartbeats”. PS: What new, career-improving opportunities could you create with a professionally recorded song demo? Get 50% off an extremely affordable song demo recorded by Nashville’s legendary studio cats (Brent Mason, Bobby Terry, Buddy Hyatt, etc.) in a world class studio facility with a Grammy winning engineer. We only take 4 songs per month. Get all the details for song submission, how it works, why it’s discounted so much, and exact pricing by clicking THIS LINK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if I told you that getting one million dollars probably wouldn’t help your artist career? Why do you think a bunch of money or a certain relationship means all your problems would be solved? Why aren’t you as unreasonably impatient about the results when you’re planting a garden or planting corn but you are about your artist career? What’s the difference? Learn some REAL zen answers in this episode that will hopefully scramble your brains a bit. PS: I put together a PDF of the 21 Biggest Indie Music Marketing Mistakes and you can get it for free at GiftFromJohnny.com PPS: Imagine getting up everyday and knowing EXACTLY what you have to do get your music in front of new eye balls and expand your brand. This is the difference between being a frustrated indie musician and a prosperous artist. We can help you solidify a customized plan of attack that will immediately get you into growth. Schedule a consultation today and see immediate results. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating a strong, reliable, memorable brand is all about the little things. Listen to Lexi and Johnny discuss some small little details that will improve your brand and make it look more professional. PS: Imagine having a specific, customized marketing plan that you could adhere to in order to grow your audience. What if you knew exactly what you had to do every day to move the needle on your audience? Schedule a consultation call today and we’ll help you craft a real plan for immediate improvement. Email us at [email protected] and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. It’s one of the most valuable, inexpensive investments you’ll ever make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Lindsey not only wrote Lonestar’s “Amazed” but has created major hits for Taylor Swift, The Civil Wars, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Kellie Pickler, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill , Martina McBride, Sara Evans, and many others. Lindsey has over 250 commercial recordings of his songs selling 90 Million records and counting. We say in every CLIMB Show intro that Brent connects you with the pros. This interview with Lindsey is no exception. It’s an excerpt from one of Songwritingpro.com’s Know The Row events where 60+ songwriters were live on video conference to watch this interview and ask questions directly to Chris. There are tons of value bombs in this episode! If you’d like to get on the list to participate in future Know The Row events, simply download Brent’s free ebook Think Like A Pro Songwriter. Just visit GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you write lyrics for the song title, “Sunflowers In A Hurricane”? Wanna get inside the mind of a hit songwriter? In this quick minisode, Brent and Johnny craft 4-5 different conceptual approaches to “Sunflowers In A Hurricane”. If you’d like some private coaching to prepare your song or repair your song, (or maybe you’d just like to go through this Song Title Challenge exercise with one of your titles privately), then schedule a coaching session with Brent today. Go to Songwritingpro.com/coaching and pick an open time slot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s up with the music modernization act and what does it mean to indie artists and songwriters? What are some of the most commonly asked legal questions that indie artists, musicians, singers, and songwriters have? We answered a BUNCH of them during this amazing conversation with music business attorney Jeremy Brook. PS: It’s time for you to make a real move and be taken seriously as a songwriter in your local songwriting community, from the industry, and even from your family. The Song Demo Discount Deal is a program that allows you to get the Nashville legendary studio musicians and a Grammy winning engineer for 50% of what it would normally cost. We only offer 4 song demos at this price per month. For details on how to submit songs and the pricing click THIS LINK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you get a stranger on social media to care about you enough to listen to you music? You care about them first. You love them first. The best way to accomplish that is to ask questions that will get them to respond. Listen to Lexi and Johnny discuss a bunch of different ways to get strangers to engage with you on social media. PS: If you’re serious about your music career then you’ll need to invest a little in learning how to grow you audience and get people to care. If you view it as an expense, I promise, you’ll never be able to afford it. Schedule a consultation call today and you’ll see immediate results across all your social media platforms. Email us at [email protected] and put “consultation” in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all done it. At least we’ve all thought about doing it, but does it make sense to save a killer song idea for a more quality write? Listen to Brent and Johnny break this strategy down in detail on this episode. To be a pro, you have to think like a pro. Get a free copy of Brent’s book Think Like A Pro Songwriter by going to GiftFromBrent.com and telling him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices