The Encore Podcast

Thank you all for tuning in.  I'll keep y'all posted on what happens next ~ PonchoPersonal gram: https://www.instagram.com/ponchowylin/

Unrehearsed Episode 39 w/ Kyd Works, Poncho & special guest Nicole Glass from Affirmations For Black Men

Unrehearsed Episode 38 w/ Kyd Works, Poncho & Avi Wizwer

Unrehearsed Episode 37 w/ Kyd Works, Poncho & special guest Tye Drive

Unrehearsed Episode 36 w/ Kyd Works, Poncho & special guest Steve Muelz

Unrehearsed Episode 35 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

Unrehearsed Episode 34 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

Unrehearsed Episode 33 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

The SUZI & Mally Stakz Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_SUZI: https://www.instagram.com/suzi/Mally: https://www.instagram.com/mallystakz/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Who  is SUZI & Mally1:45 - When SUZI & Mally started believing they could be successful4:56 - Having family accept the choice to be an artist9:54 - Networking in the beginning of your career10:40 - How SUZI linked with Fetty Wap12:37 - Organic vs forced networking14:50 - Early struggles in SUZI & Mally's careers18:15 - Why so many artists fail21:38 - How to test if your friends are yes men22:42 - Hard conversations with collaborators24:49 - People pleasers26:15 - The types of people SUZI & Mally want to work with29:23 - How SUZI & Mally define success33:05 - Paying to get verified34:02 - The day Encore got scammed36:57 - Follower to following ratio40:02 - Beliefs that stunted SUZI & Mally's growth42:04 - How to deal with criticism43:28 - An announcement about the future of Encore45:34 - The most agonizing part about chasing a music career49:42 - The most painful sacrifice of SUZI & Mally's careers52:07 - Final thoughts---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3Xmuaiw- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3QOPXwM- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 32 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

Unrehearsed Episode 31 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

Unrehearsed Episode 30 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

Unrehearsed Episode 29 w/ Kyd Works, Poncho & Alpha Ausar

Unrehearsed Episode 28 w/ Kyd Works, Poncho & Alpha Ausar

The LIFEOFTHOM Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Thom: https://www.instagram.com/lifeofthom/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Who is LIFEOFTHOM0:43 - Thom's sound1:32 - Thom's start in music4:46 - How Thom got his first fans6:53 - Balancing a niche sound in a mainstream world8:54 - How Thom discovered his artist identity9:41 - Fear of stepping in the unknown10:56 - How Thom deals with criticism12:39 - Dealing with creative blocks13:34 - How Thom prepares for a performance14:54 - Thom's positive habits16:15 - Thom's career highlights so far18:22 - Ways artists shoot themselves in the foot20:26 - Vegan chopped cheeses21:41 - Thom's philosophy on collaborating25:14 - How Thom delivers negative feedback26:01 - How much artists should drop28:02 - Web3 in the music industry31:11 - Thom's goals with Web332:39 - How Thom measures success34:54 - Passion vs business35:31 - One belief Thom had that stunted his growth37:41 - How Thom developed his mindset39:53 - When Thom started believing in himself41:33 - Outro---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3Xmuaiw- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3QOPXwM- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 27 w/ Kyd Works, Poncho, Avi Wizwer, Alpha Ausar & Frankie Waffles

Unrehearsed Episode 26 w/ Kyd Works, Poncho, Alpha Ausar & Frankie Waffles

Unrehearsed Episode 25 w/ Kyd Works, & Poncho

The Sarai Interview."The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Sarai: https://www.instagram.com/saraimusicofficial/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Who is Sarai0:50 - Sarai's background1:29 - Work ethic in the music industry3:24 - Opinions on ‘work life balance'4:16 -  Sarai's experiences with burnout4:45 - Sarai's lymes disease / how she rebuilt herself6:07 - Sarai's self care routine7:06 - How Sarai built her confidence8:39 - How Sarai learned to market herself9:42 - How Sarai learned to make dope content10:11 - The types of comments Sarai loves the most10:56 - Dealing with criticism12:#4 - Sarai losing & rebuilding her voice14:!4 - Tips for camera shy people15:50 - What Sarai credits her growth too18:47 - Sarai's goals with her music videos20:26 - Passion vs business21:30 - How SARAI knows which songs to push22:35 - Sarai's opinions on labels23:30 - The team Sarai is looking for24:57 - Traveling with a team26:16 - Sarai's philosophy on promoting music28:45 - How Sarai's life changed when her music took off32:38 - What being around celebrities feels like34:08 - Expectations of female artists in the music industry37:51 - What Sarai wished people understood about her career38:26 - Why so many artists fail39:27 - Can you teach work ethic?40:32 - Sarai's worst fear41:41 - What Sarai never wants to do again in her career42:32 - Final thoughts---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3Xmuaiw- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3QOPXwM- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 24 w/ Kyd Works, Poncho & Motivational Speaker Avi WIzwer

The Kingmil Miceus Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Kingmil: https://www.instagram.com/kingmilmiceus/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Who is Kingmil2:18 - What Kingmil does today2:53 - Why Kingmil decided to double down on YouTube5:51 - The best platform to invest in7:24 - How Kingmil got into reacting to music8:14 - Kingmil's theory on getting discovered9:54 - Why Kingmil hates his Instagram11:14 - Why Kingmil doesn't flex12:37 - Kingmil leading audience or vice versa14:17 - Kingmil on his audience17:06 - How Kingmil stays motivated18:35 - Working for self vs for clients23:13 - Why Kingmil ignores DMs25:04 - What Kingmil looks for in a team27:20 - Why Kingmil's past teams haven't worked out31:05 - Things Kingmil thinks he could've done better in his teams32:37 - People getting lost in the sauce34:22 - How Kingmil handles comments36:27 - Kingmil's opinion on people who say "I do it all"39:56 - Moving to a major city for your career41:30 - Kingmil's epiphany moment to change careers43:30 - How Kingmil gained over 10K subs in under a year49:49 - What Kingmil wants from a brand deal56:30 - How Kingmil feels about his audience watching him for hours58:03 - Kingmil's biggest financial mistake1:01:00 - How Kingmil's camera got stolen1:04:38 - What Kingmil wishes more people understood about what he does1:07:41 - Where Kingmil's drive comes from1:09:34 - Final thoughts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3Xmuaiw- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3QOPXwM- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 23 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

The Matthew Laureano Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matthew.laureano/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - Who is Matt Laureano 2:45 - Problems that fitness helped Matt overcome 4:55 - Matt's bodybuilding past 6:24 - Where Matt's ambition & drive came from 8:30 - Protecting your dream 10:08 - Matt's past personal ventures 11:02 - When to pivot directions in your career 14:16 - What drew Matt to acting 18:09 - Matt feeling checked out of modeling 19:05 - Brands Matt has worked with 19:37 - How Matt connected with these brands 20:46 - Are models chosen or created 22:40 - Working with startups vs established brands 24:12 - The trait that got Matt his opportunities 25:07 - Is investing in your image necessary? 28:12 - Matt's goals with building an audience 30:04 - Matt's self realizations along his journey 32:03 - How Matt handles criticism 33:01 - Dealing with stage freight 33:54 - How Matt's acting career affected his mental 37:07 - Cruz on his first time on camera 38:04 - Is nervousness positive or negative 39:19 - Staying present in today's society 42:47 - Matt's best & worst career experiences 48:22 - The types of people Matt likes to work with 51:05 - Matt's biggest internal challenge 52:44 - Final thoughts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3Xmuaiw- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3QOPXwM- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 22 w/ Kyd Works, Poncho & the homies Don & Pam

The Armon Sadler Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Armon: https://www.instagram.com/armonsadler/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - Who is Armon Sadler1:33 - What Armon does today2:04 - How Armon got his start as a writer3:18 - Armon's plan from the beginning4:17 - How to get the most out of an internship5:54 - Armon's resume6:30 - What “bylines” are6:53 - Working for startups vs established companies9:52 - How big publications choose writers11:41 - The backend of major publications13:05 - How Armon picks what he writes about14:11 - What makes Armon drawn to a story14:56 - Armon's daily schedule15:31 - Armon's biggest lesson from journalism15:48 - Writers lying in their stories16:35 - Why Armon hates the term "writeups"18:03 - Covering upcoming artists vs mainstream artists18:49 - What makes Armon want to promote a person20:15 - How to approach writers for articles22:29 - Where to find writers24:06 - Does cold emailing writers work?25:19 - Should artists pay for articles?26:10 - How exclusive stories work26:55 - What writeups will actually do for your career28:37 - Armon's opinion on "blogs are dead"30:44 - Why Armon started the Stay Busy Pod34:16 - Why Armon launched a Patreon page35:24 - Is Patreon worth the effort37:27 - How hard it is to get patreon subscribers38:28 - Artists seeking out articles to get verified40:08 - Social proofing41:24 - How Armon landed sponsorships on his podcast42:24 - The business of sponsorships43:28 - How Armon built his network46:06 - How Armon learned to produce a podcast50:27 - When should creatives start looking for media coverage52:38 - The Jar Of Deep Ass Questions53:18 - Armon's biggest financial mistake54:15 - The types of people Armon wants to work with56:59 - The most agonizing part about a media career59:04 - What Armon wishes he knew before starting his career1:01:18 - Final thoughts---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3Xmuaiw- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3QOPXwM- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 21 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

Unrehearsed Episode 20 w/ Kyd Works, Poncho & the homie Don from our gym

The DJ BLVD Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_BLVD: https://www.instagram.com/bydjblvd/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Who is DJ BLVD1:07 - People who said they “do it all”2:48 - DJ BLVD's entrepreneurial spark4:19 - How BLVD got his content creating skills up6:01 - Opportunities from making content6:56 - The future for DJ BLVD8:50 - Leveraging others' money9:54 - How BLVD became business savvy10:43 - Harsh lessons BLVD learned on his journey13:07 - How BLVD gets most of his bookings15:08 - How BLVD sculpted his image16:49 - The types of people BLVD keeps around18:37 - How BLVD learned marketing19:44 - Marketing certifications21:14 - Hubspot 10122:05 - Marketing pros have no idea what they're doing24:21 - BLVD's experience as a marketing consultant26:04 - What creatives should have in order before hiring a marketer29:51 - When to hire a publicist31:14 - BLVD's experience with publicists32:28 - Influencer marketing 10133:47 - The best bang for buck with marketing35:52 - Instagram bonuses37:16 - The power of email marketing39:12 - Why most people don't like reaching out to others41:01 - BLVD starting record labels43:11 - How BLVD maintains his label44:30 - Negotiating between labels & artists45:36 - The inspiration for BLVD to start a label48:39 - What the music industry needs more of50:43 - What needs to stop in the music industry52:52 - When to cut someone off54:54 - If BLVD could snap & master any skill..58:11 - BLVD's favorite & least favorite parts being a DJ1:00:00 - Final thoughts---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3Xmuaiw- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3QOPXwM- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

The Rackboy Cam Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Cam: https://www.instagram.com/rackboy_cam/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:38 - Leveraging party promotion into a career as an artist 4:50 - How do you push records?7:38 - How to get on radio9:34 - The power of relationships10:35 - Networking in the club12:13 - Ways artists can get on stage14:01 - Working for free?16:28 - The business of radio16:58 - How bad do you want it?18:36 - What have you learned from label meetings? 20:37 - Passion vs Business22:00 - Dropping 19 singles in 202223:55 - Dealing with wack feedback27:36 - No 'Yes men"29:11 - Changing friends30:54 - "Most artists know nothing about business"34:31 - Should new artists accept handouts?36:40 - So you get signed...now what?39:25 - Are all artists competitive41:30 - What will you never do again?43:17 - You get 200k, what are you doing wit it?45:10 - How do you maximize your time on the road?48:52 - If you could master any skill...50:55 - What should more people know about the life of an artist? 53:42 - Final advice---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3Xmuaiw- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3QOPXwM- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 18 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

The Mikey Hexx Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Hexx: https://www.instagram.com/djmikeyhexx---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:51 - How do you keep high energy during a set?1:31 - Who is Mikey Hexx?2:08 - When Hexx got into DJing3:10 - How did you get ready for the opportunities?3:52 - How important has networking been for your career?4:22 - Hungry vs humble approaches5:06 - How did Hexx get the trust from others7:01 - What made Hexx stand out from the rest8:40 - How Hexx built his business9:15 - Talent, energy, or network gets you in more rooms?10:23 - Are clubs a good place to network?11:01 - Losing self in the party lifestyle13:02 - Do you see other DJ's get burnt out from partying too much?13:59 - What's your work/life balance like?15:34 - Hexx's crazy schedule17:16 - Boxing Parties w Hexx18:33 - Teams vs. Solo19:47 - The business of team agreements21:16 - Navigating fatherhood as a DJ22:29 - Do you give YOU enough22:56 - Who do you surround yourself with?24:52 - How do WE book YOU?26:47 - How Much Hexx spends on drip29:59 - What do you never want to do again in your career?31:02 - When is it time to cut someone off?32:22 - Biggest internal challenge?33:13 - Why do creators fail?34:05 - Favorite/Least favorite part of being a DJ35:59 - Crazy crowd stories37:43 - Hexx in 5 years...39:19 - Hot 9740:55 - Advice for DJs---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3Xmuaiw- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3QOPXwM- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 17 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

The Cee1k Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Cee1k: https://www.instagram.com/c.ee1k/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Disclaimer0:27 - Who is Cee1k0:58 - Being introverted as an artist1:36 - What inspired Cee1k to rap2:13 - When Cee1k started believing in himself2:33 - Cee1k's personal goals2:54 - Finding your own pocket as an artist3:30 - What Cee1k credits his success to3:56 - What mentors taught Cee1k4:28 - Are albums dead?4:46 - When to drop a project5:13 - The power of first impressions6:57 - Do artists need chipped shoulders?7:00 - How Cee1k built his audience7:53 - How Cee1k markets himself8:20 - How artists shoot themselves in the foot9:11 - Cee1k's team9:39 - How important is a team?10:13 - Dealing with criticism10:53 - How Cee1k develops himself12:04 - The power of blogs13:52 - Dealing with creative blocks15:11 - Where Cee1k records15:51 - Studio etiquette16:42 - Investing in studios18:18 - How Cee1k defines success17:56 - What Cee1k never wants to do again in his career18:29 - How Cee1k defines success18:59 - Cee1k's best & worst decisions20:22 - Cee1k's most painful sacrifice22:12 - What Cee1k wishes people would understand23:02 - Dealing with criticism pt. 224:52 - What Cee1k wishes he knew before starting music27:24 - Final words---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3Xmuaiw- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3QOPXwM- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 16 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

The justicexavier Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_justice: https://www.instagram.com/justicexavier/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Updates from justice since our last interview1:12 - How justice makes his music pop on TikTok1:54 - justice's mindset in the studio3:03 - What justice credits his growth to4:59 - Why fans gravitate towards justice6:20 - Where a lot of artists go wrong7:21 - Living a lie8:53 - A1 advice for artists9:53 - Pressure to conform to the wave13:34 - justice's sad art making him sadder16:10 - justice on depression17:51 - How justice engages with his depression20:01 - Do creatives need to be in major cities22:29 - Artists claiming cities they're not from25:19 - Where our audiences are located26:06 - justice's relationship with his producer Liam28:39 - Why justice trusts Liam31:18 - Working with friends vs strangers32:31 - How justice likes to create33:47 - Poncho reads justice's lyrics to him34:17 - Ain't get no check-up, I was patient / Now, you come in the mix with a high five and a, "I knew you would make it" expecting gifts?36:48 - justice's experience being an artist in high school38:20 - Fuck being humble, sometimes I wanna drown in my wealth39:42 - I hold so much in my throat, I've dealt with too many A-holes / For once in my life, I'm not taking that shit anymore41:23 - Keep feeding me hate so I can receive praise42:45 - Speaking of which, tired of motherfuckers saying my music is shit / Like, really think and tell me you can do something better than this / That's what I thought, motherfucker, go take a hike and rest in piss45:24 - Should creatives read their comments?47:16 - The most agonizing part about chasing a music career51:36 - The biggest pivot justice had to make55:20 - justice's most painful sacrifice1:00:08 - Motivational words from justice1:01:46 - Final thoughts---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3Xmuaiw- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3QOPXwM- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 15 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

The DJ Drewski & Huge Hood Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Drewski: https://www.instagram.com/sodrewski/Hood: https://www.instagram.com/feedthefamilyentertainment/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Who are Hood & Drewski1:19 - Building connections early1:48 - Disconnects from the culture being from NJ2:54 - How old were you when you realized you wanted to be in this industry 3:46 - Early struggles4:53 - How important was it to have mentors7:32 - Did the journey ever get discouraging?11:45 - Do y'all keep score?12:42 - Dealing with rejections15:22 - The biggest mistake up and coming artists make?20:06 - The importance of a variety of skillsets21:44 - Harsh industry realities23:54 - Keeping up with network24:34 - More harsh industry realities25:57 - Who Drewski & Hood like to lock in with?27:21 - Managing a busy schedule29:44 - The essence of fatherhood30:47 - Delegating33:02 - Qualities in those who make it vs. those who don't34:46 - The storm before the sunshine37:03 - Drewski & Hood's non negotiables40:16 - Outro---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3DEh4pr- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 14 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

The Che Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Che: https://www.instagram.com/cheyoungofficial/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Who is Che 0:49 - How Che comes up with ideas 2:54 - When Che started taking fashion serious 5:52 - Che's nature 6:50 - How Che build relationships in the industry 9:48 - The biggest career cheat code 10:54 - Should creatives go to college 12:13 - Balancing life & chasing a dream 13:18 - How having a daughter changed Che 14:39 - How Che built relationships with celebrities 16:46 - The power of manifestation 17:50 - How Che linked with Jake Paul 22:46 - How important is image for a creator 25:37 - How to work with a stylist 27:02 - How stylists get paid 28:!6 - Is it a mistake to not invest in an image? 29:23 - Mistakes Che made building his brand 30:32 - How Che tests his ideas 32:48 - Overcoming creative blocks =35:25 -  What makes Che wanna work with someone 38:14 - Self discovery 101 38:53 - Advice for anyone who wants to create merch 42:21 - How Che got his clothes in retail stores 44:34 - How much stores pay creators 45:07 - How stores pick what clothes make it to the racks 45:52 - Pricing items in stores 47:08 - How Che prices his clothes 48:43 - Che's best & worst experiences in his career 49:37 - Che's biggest financial misstep 50:44 - The types of people Che wants to work with 50:57 - Who Che stays away from 52:45 - How Che picked his manager 53:59 - How Che would spend $500,000 59:25 - Che's advice to dream chasers 1:00:33 -Outro---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3DEh4pr- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 13 w/ Kyd Works & Poncho

Unrehearsed Episode 19 w/ Kyd Works, Poncho & Special Guest Kayo from Roast N Review

The EricksonNYC Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Erickson: https://www.instagram.com/erictoowavy/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:28 - Erickson's background1:42 - What inspired Erickson to start creating2:20 - Erickson's early content ideas3:41 - Pivoting from relationship content4:26 - Erickson's most viewed video4:45 - Building confidence on camera5:26 - How Erickson comes up with ideas7:28 - How Erickson learned editing8:50 - How Erickson marketed himself9:42 - The hardest platform to blow from10:30 - Why creators get discouraged12:10 - Erickson's mindset starting off12:52 - When content flops..13:26 - Leading audience or being led by audience14:05 - What helped Erickson blow15:57 - Erickson's attitude towards numbers16:30 - Monetizing your YT channel18:30 - Erickson's biggest dream19:32 - Separating business & personal relationships21:04 - Personal conflicts with business partners22:24 - Self discovery through making content23:33 - Erickson's attitude towards networking24:51 - Brainstorming ideas with other creators 25:30 - Common things people ask Erickson26:30 - What makes Erickson turned off to some creators28:07 - Repurposing ideas28:50 - Using copyrighted music in videos31:32 - How Erickson's vision evolved32:34 - Dealing with hate comments33:47 - Erickson's goals34:07 - What made Erickson made music serious36:50 - Erickson's biggest fear37:17 - The most agonizing part of the content game38:18 - The types of people Erickson wants around 39:05 - When to cut someone off42:39 - What Erickson never wants to do again46:01 - Outro---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3DEh4pr- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Original Clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ck8YrCEDC5e/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkUnrehearsed Episode 10 w/ Kyd Works & PonchoIG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Kyd Works IG: https://www.instagram.com/kydworks/Kyd Works TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kydworksPoncho IG: https://www.instagram.com/ponchowylin/Poncho TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ponchowylinTimestamps:0:00 - Intro0:56 - “If everyone says you're right, I'm gonna tell you you're wrong”3:29 - “Too many loser mindsets”4:39 - “Not every good idea is a good idea”6:22 - “Telling your friend the truth makes you real”8:27 - “Lay off the meth”9:36 - “I should let my friend waste his life savings”11:52 - “We're selling people something they wanna hear”13:54 - “It's worst when it's fam & friends”19:09 - “I encourage others more than myself”22:57 - “Where the winers at?  None of the homies want it”25:22 - “They wanna see you do good, but never better than them”26:35 - “Toxic positivity is just as toxic as negativity”28:57 - “Those who say they can & those who say they can't are both usually right”30:23 - “Smartest African”31:59 - How to surround yourself with delusional yes men 101”34:21 - “You're mad your weak imagination can't break their blocks”35:47 - Final thoughts---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3IgJvfG- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3DEh4pr- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

The SavTheGenius Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Sav: https://www.instagram.com/savthegenius/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:44 - What Sav wants to be remembered for1:50 - Feeling out the vibe at events2:59 - Giving away free merch4:27 - Sav's musical journey5:50 - Which hat in music is the hardest7:28 - Which role pushed Sav the furthest8:14 - How Sav approaches giving feedback9:47 - Do artists need to be charismatic 10:52 - Assertive vs laid back approaches11:47 - The power of being outside13:00 - Showcases13:23 - How to throw a show15:44 - Dealing with art not being received well16:49 - Why artists are afraid to fail19:20 - Ways artists shoot themselves in the foot21:48 - What labels are good for22:22 - Working with content creators vs creating by self24:10 - How Sav funded his career24:50 - Sav's studio26:46 - Is building a studio worth it27:57 - What Sav wishes he knew earlier30:01 - Sav's biggest financial mistake30:58 - Sav's biggest internal challenge31:34 - What Sav never wants to do again32:33 - Sav's music career in three words33:24 - Sav's future legacy34:05 - Outro---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3DEh4pr- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

A new years special episode w/ Kyd Works & PonchoIG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Kyd Works IG: https://www.instagram.com/kydworks/Kyd Works TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kydworksPoncho IG: https://www.instagram.com/ponchowylin/Poncho TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ponchowylinTimestamps:0:00 - The truth of New Years17:00 - Final thoughts---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3DEh4pr- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

The Dlo & JoeFromYO Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Dlo: https://www.instagram.com/dlobeatz/Joe: https://www.instagram.com/joefromyo/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:47 - Dlo & Joe's background2:02 - Their goals as musicians2:57 - How Dlo & Joe linked3:19 - What their manager does for them3:41 - Making moves while living outside the city4:39 - How they got connected to major artists6:10 - Importance of building relationships6:39 - Studio vibe killers7:20 - What studio sessions are really like7:56 - Assertive vs laid back approaches9:07 - How Dlo & Joe work together9:49 - How to deliver negative feedback10:42 - Mindset differences between successful artists & upcomers12:20 - How their lives changed after major placements13:40 - The power of being outside14:30 - What they wish artists understood about what they do15:03 - How long it takes to make a beat15:23 - What makes sessions dope or wack16:20 - Doing business with friends vs strangers17:00 - How they divide splits17:42 - How the music business normally works18:49 - Working with “bad” people19:15 - How they inspire each other 20:01 - Getting out of creative blocks20:32 - How they set goals for themselves22:01 - What the music industry needs more of & what needs to stop23:09 - How they got their producer tags23:49 - When & when not to use tags24:43 - What they wish they knew before starting their careers26:14 - How they define success27:33 - The worst investments they've made29:02 - How they'd invest $500,000 in their careers29:38 - Cooking up at home vs pro studios30:05 - What types of people they want to work with31:12 - How they view other producers32:00 - Final thoughts---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3DEh4pr- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

The DirectedByRJ Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_RJ: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyrj/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:56 - RJ's background2:11 - How RJ got big jobs5:21 - Transitioning from landscape photos to celebs9:43 - Dealing with high pressure situations10:54 - How RJ scores opportunities11:35 - When RJ got confident in his work12:10 - Celebs posting RJ's flicks without tagging him13:57 - How photographers get booked & paid16:05 - Mindset differences between upcoming & famous artists16:40 - What a good team looks like17:53 - RJ's theory on energy19:02 - Sneaking into rooms21:02 - Should creatives move to major cities?22:!3 - Who reaches out to book RJ22:56 - The main factor that gets RJ his bookings25:08 - Competition in photography 26:21 - The future for RJ27:38 - How RJ got trust from celebs28:40 - Photographers doing too much29:35 - How RJ's mindset developed during his career31:16 - What RJ wishes people understood about his work32:22 - RJ's most painful sacrifice33:01 - RJ's team33:36 - Characteristics of people RJ works with & stays away from34:07 - What carrying yourself properly looks like35:20 - How RJ defines success36:30 - Outro---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3DEh4pr- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 9 w/ Kyd Works, Poncho & Alpha Ausar.IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Kyd Works IG: https://www.instagram.com/kydworks/Kyd Works TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kydworksPoncho IG: https://www.instagram.com/ponchowylin/Poncho TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ponchowylinAusar IG: https://www.instagram.com/alpha_ausar/Ausar TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alphaausarTimestamps:0:00 - What is loyalty5:41 - Why we're drawn to certain people6:26 - The determining factor for what we seek in life10:09 - Other culture's definition of loyalty11:44 - Loyalty in marriage13:33 - The biggest misconceptions in relationships16:18 - Who deserves your loyalty23:15 - The traits of someone to be loyal to25:42 - What happens when we ignore trauma27:46 - Percent of relationships are attachments vs connections30:16 - Knowing when to not be loyal33:14 - Hard truths in America35:53 - Kyd gives Poncho a gift37:32 - What loyalty does & doesn't look like---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3DEh4pr- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

The Mike Kuz Interview"The Encore Podcast is a show geared to helping creatives turn their passions into careers."IG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Kuz: https://www.instagram.com/mike_kuz/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:41 - Kuz on producing for Dave East1:39 - How many songs get cut for a 17 song album2:24 - Kuz's role in the studio4:21 - How Kuz likes to collab with creatives8:14 - Difficulty doing business with friends?9:18 - How Kuz does business9:50 - Kuz's recommendation for how musicians should do business11:45 - When uneven splits make sense14:24 - What is Steel Sessions17:50 - Horrible first impressions19:20 - How to deliver criticism20:56 - Staying consistent in hard times24:58 - How Kuz sets goals25:40 - How Kuz got his foot in the door27:28 - How to approach interning30:00 - Kuz taking the leap to move to NYC32:40 - Getting compensated for music35:22 - How to tell if an artist is about to pop39:08 - Traits of artists that didn't make it41:54 - Things that surprised Kuz about working with A-Lists45:07 - If Kuz got 500K to invest in his career47:13 - Kuz's best & worst decisions of his career50:18 - Kuz's career regrets52:20 - Final Thoughts---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3DEh4pr- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6

Unrehearsed Episode 8 w/ Kyd Works & PonchoIG: https://instagram.com/encore.pod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@encore.podTwitter: https://twitter.com/EncorePod_Kyd Works IG: https://www.instagram.com/kydworks/Kyd Works TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kydworksPoncho IG: https://www.instagram.com/ponchowylin/Poncho TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ponchowylinTimestamps:0:00 - What is self care4:52 - How Kyd takes care of himself9:28 - Can you be productive without self care11:21 - Kyd's theory on work life balance19:30 - why Kyd goes as hard as he does23:08 - Is it ever good to be unbalanced27:13 - Detrimental mindsets to entrepreneurs---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Gear we use for the show (affiliate links, please use if you'd like to support!)- Camera: https://amzn.to/3zp0kjn- Tripod: https://amzn.to/3W6N7FJ- External battery Packs: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3DGq9y5- Lens: https://amzn.to/3znmiDq- Mics: https://amzn.to/3TXSdC4- Boom Arms: https://amzn.to/3NbHL7Y- Interface: https://amzn.to/3sHdMv2- Lights: https://amzn.to/3DEh4pr- Softbox (for better quality light): https://amzn.to/3DFAqur- Light Stand: https://amzn.to/3gT6lP6