

How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams
Emily White
How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams is the podcast version of Emily White's #1 Amazon best-selling book.
White brings each chapter of the book to life with handpicked world-class guests including Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, Imogen Heap, Kam Franklin of The Suffers, Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman, legendary attorney Donald S. Passman, Patrick Sansone of Wilco, and more.
Host, Author, and Creator Emily White has been the forefront of the modern music industry throughout her career. She is a Partner at Collective Entertainment and Founder of #iVoted Festivals.
White brings each chapter of the book to life with handpicked world-class guests including Bon Iver's Justin Vernon, Imogen Heap, Kam Franklin of The Suffers, Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman, legendary attorney Donald S. Passman, Patrick Sansone of Wilco, and more.
Host, Author, and Creator Emily White has been the forefront of the modern music industry throughout her career. She is a Partner at Collective Entertainment and Founder of #iVoted Festivals.
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Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 18min
S4.10/E68: Revenue Stream Checklist w/ Ian Mack
Ian Mack is truly a force in the music industry as a deeply successful songwriter & entrepreneur at a young age who is CEO of Wondrmakr Group & so much more. This episode covers all revenue streams owed to artists that write, record/release and/or play live while digging in deep on Ian's extraordinary career through this lens & beyond.
Book this podcast was based on: https://www.collectiveentinc.com/book2. 10% off w/ code PODCAST
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Massive thanks to TheWRD from the Ivors Academy for making this tour & season happen! Supercharge your knowledge and career in the music business and in the live environment with 14 day kickstarters, 12 week bootcamps and a fully validated diploma. All Online. Maximum Flexibility. Maximum Impact." Get more info at TheWRD.uk.
Questions? info@c-ent.com
CREDITS:
Creator, Executive Producer, Producer, & Host: Emily White
Project Manager: Michael Zimmerlich
Engineer: Nathan Cain
Producer: Lilia Iza
Music: Matthew Wang

Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 41min
S4.9/E67: Merch Re-Con w/ Zero Myth UK Founder Charlene Hegarty
Today we discuss all things merch and so much more. To do so, Host Emily White chats with her Northern Irish professional twin, Charlene Hegarty. Charlene is a leader in the music industry, serving as a board member for UK Music Futures. She's the Founder of Zero Myth in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Zero Myth is a creative development company acting as the conduit between artist and industry. They create sustainable artist led campaigns by managing strategic development, distribution, partnerships and more. They place the idea and the artist at the centre of everything they do while working to create a transparent environment where creative ideas are valued, supported and respected. What's not to love? Charlene also leads talent development as the Projects Manager for the incredible Oh Yeah Music Centre where this episode was recorded. This episode was also recorded during Sound of Belfast with countless artists performing throughout their gorgeous city. We hope you learn from and enjoy this episode as much as we did!
Book this podcast was based on: https://www.collectiveentinc.com/book2. 10% off w/ code PODCAST
Massive thanks to TheWRD from the Ivors Academy for making this tour & season happen! Supercharge your knowledge and career in the music business and in the live environment with 14 day kickstarters, 12 week bootcamps and a fully validated diploma. All Online. Maximum Flexibility. Maximum Impact." Get more info at TheWRD.uk.
Questions? info@c-ent.com
CREDITS:
Creator, Executive Producer, Producer, & Host: Emily White
Project Manager: Michael Zimmerlich
Engineer: Nathan Cain
Producer: Lilia Iza
Music: Matthew Wang

May 27, 2024 • 1h 24min
S4.8/E66: Your Live Strategy & Efficient Touring w/ Christine Osazuwa
Featuring Christine Osazuwa, this podcast delves into live strategy for musicians, efficient touring, and career insights. Topics include acquiring fan data, negotiation tips, diversity in the music industry, data analytics, and navigating rejection.

May 13, 2024 • 43min
S4.7.2/E65: How to Market With or Without a Budget w/ Manchester Icon John Robb
Musicians often want to know how to spread the word on their music. But are also understandably overwhelmed with options from DIY to high priced marketing agencies. Part two of this episode digs in on that & so much more by interviewing punk legend John Robb of The Membranes. In addition to his beloved music, John is credited with coining the phrase "Britpop," was the first journalist to interview Nirvana and recently released the definitive history book on goth. We learned so much from John & hope that you do too. Happy Listening!
Recorded at The Yard in Manchester, England
Book this podcast was based on: https://www.collectiveentinc.com/book2. 10% off w/ code PODCAST
Massive thanks to TheWRD from the Ivors Academy for making this tour & season happen! Supercharge your knowledge and career in the music business and in the live environment with 14 day kickstarters, 12 week bootcamps and a fully validated diploma. All Online. Maximum Flexibility. Maximum Impact." Get more info at TheWRD.uk.
Questions? info@c-ent.com
CREDITS:
Creator, Executive Producer, Producer, & Host: Emily White
Project Manager: Michael Zimmerlich
Engineer: Nathan Cain
Producer: Lilia Iza
Music: Matthew Wang

Apr 29, 2024 • 43min
S4.7.1/E64: How to Market With or Without a Budget w/ Manchester Artist Emma Mould
Musicians often want to know how to spread the word on their music. But are also understandably overwhelmed with options from DIY to high priced marketing agencies. Host Emily White breaks down how to most effectively promote your music to press, radio and more whether you have a budget or not. To do so, she chats with Manchester, England musician Emma Mould the landscape of UK radio while also laying out best practices in the United States. This is part one of this episode, so stay tuned for part two for our next episode, where we'll also dig in on marketing best practices and more with the icon that is John Robb. Happy Listening!
Recorded at The Yard in Manchester, England
Book this podcast was based on: https://www.collectiveentinc.com/book2. 10% off w/ code PODCAST
Massive thanks to TheWRD from the Ivors Academy for making this tour & season happen! Supercharge your knowledge and career in the music business and in the live environment with 14 day kickstarters, 12 week bootcamps and a fully validated diploma. All Online. Maximum Flexibility. Maximum Impact." Get more info at TheWRD.uk.
Questions? info@c-ent.com
CREDITS:
Creator, Executive Producer, Producer, & Host: Emily White
Project Manager: Michael Zimmerlich
Engineer: Nathan Cain
Producer: Lilia Iza
Music: Matthew Wang

Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 24min
S4.6/E63: Setting Up Your Release & Distribution Plan w/ Ditto Music's Sam Wilce
It's time to distribute your music worldwide! This episode will teach you how to do so with the highest profit margins while collecting the most fan contact information for your future use (which is fundamental to building a sustainable music career), streaming best practices & more! To do so Host Emily White interviews Sam Wilce - Partnership Manager for Ditto Music & also shares how he scored his music industry job in a coffee shop. Happy listening!
Recording Live at SAE Liverpool w/ special thanks to Duncan Lewis.
Book this podcast was based on: https://www.collectiveentinc.com/book2. 10% off w/ code PODCAST
Massive thanks to TheWRD from the Ivors Academy for making this tour & season happen! Supercharge your knowledge and career in the music business and in the live environment with 14 day kickstarters, 12 week bootcamps and a fully validated diploma. All Online. Maximum Flexibility. Maximum Impact." Get more info at TheWRD.uk.
Artist Growth is a platform that simplifies music industry operations by offering tools for event planning, financial tracking, tour coordination, and project management. It integrates various aspects of business management into a centralized system, enhancing collaboration and efficiency for artists, managers, record labels, and production teams.
Questions? info@c-ent.com
CREDITS:
Creator, Executive Producer, Producer, & Host: Emily White
Project Manager: Michael Zimmerlich
Engineer: Nathan Cain
Producer: Lilia Iza
Music: Matthew Wang

Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 29min
S4.5.2/E62: DJ Patrick Topping & Steven Braines + Music Publishing Isn't Scary of Confusing + How to Land a Sync Placement
Part two of this is a new conversation with Newcastle natives DJ Patrick Topping & industry innovator Steven Braines on their incredible careers, their thoughts on music publishing, sync & more. Recorded live at Newcastle College.
Special thanks to Generator, Alice Fuller & Ste Dunn.
Book this podcast was based on: https://www.collectiveentinc.com/book2. 10% off w/ code PODCAST
Massive thanks to TheWRD from the Ivors Academy for making this tour & season happen! Supercharge your knowledge and career in the music business and in the live environment with 14 day kickstarters, 12 week bootcamps and a fully validated diploma. All Online. Maximum Flexibility. Maximum Impact." Get more info at TheWRD.uk.
Questions? info@c-ent.com
CREDITS:
Creator, Executive Producer, Producer, & Host: Emily White
Project Manager: Michael Zimmerlich
Engineer: Nathan Cain
Producer: Lilia Iza
Music: Matthew Wang

Mar 18, 2024 • 23min
S4.5.1/E61: Music Publishing Isn't Scary of Confusing + How to Land a Sync Placement
Music publishing has sent fear into the bones of countless musicians & songwriters. This episodes shatters that notion but clearing defining music publishing and ensuring you're collecting on it in full. Note that music publishing is the NUMBER ONE missing revenue stream host Emily White encounters when speaking with musicians worldwide. And if you don't collect on it within a few years, you'll never get the money that's owed to you! This episodes ensures that you do & more. Part one of a live episode recorded at Newcastle College. Stay tuned for Part two where we dig in on DJ Pattrick Topping and industry maverick Stephen Braines' careers. Happy listening in the meantime!
Special thanks to Generator, Alice Fuller & Ste Dunn.
Book this podcast was based on: https://www.collectiveentinc.com/book2. 10% off w/ code PODCAST
Massive thanks to TheWRD from the Ivors Academy for making this tour & season happen! Supercharge your knowledge and career in the music business and in the live environment with 14 day kickstarters, 12 week bootcamps and a fully validated diploma. All Online. Maximum Flexibility. Maximum Impact." Get more info at TheWRD.uk.
Questions? info@c-ent.com
CREDITS:
Creator, Executive Producer, Producer, & Host: Emily White
Project Manager: Michael Zimmerlich
Engineer: Nathan Cain
Producer: Lilia Iza
Music: Matthew Wang

Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 4min
S4.4/E60: How to Record With or Without a Budget w/ Church Studios' Head Engineer Luke Pickering
It's finally time to record! Host Emily White interviews Luke Pickering, Head Engineer at London's iconic Church Studios to discuss how to do so, whether you have a budget or not, recorded live at Church.
Massive thanks to TheWRD from the Ivors Academy for making this tour & season happen! Supercharge your knowledge and career in the music business and in the live environment with 14 day kickstarters, 12 week bootcamps and a fully validated diploma. All Online. Maximum Flexibility. Maximum Impact." Get more info at TheWRD.uk.
Book this podcast was based on: https://www.collectiveentinc.com/book2. 10% off w/ code PODCAST
Questions? info@c-ent.com
CREDITS:
Creator, Executive Producer, Producer, & Host: Emily White
Project Manager: Michael Zimmerlich
Engineer: Nathan Cain
Producer: Lilia Iza
Music: Matthew Wang

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Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 24min
S4.3/E59: Get Your Business Affairs Together w/ Rough Trade & EYRE LLEW's Sam Heaton
Sam Heaton, indie artist and Rough Trade booker, discusses legal agreements and touring Asia. They cover pre-orders, business affairs, venue ownership, and diversifying income streams in music career development.


