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Ain't it great when you're on stage and you just know everything's going right? Your two favorite weekend warriors do after this weekend. They both had some stellar shows…and believe it or not Paul refrained from saying, “butter.” (sorry Gig Gab Bingo players!). Listen as he and Dave share their […] The post Playing In Tune (With The Universe) — Gig Gab Podcast 363 appeared first on Gig Gab.
It's time for listener questions! Join us for another episode of Business Brain to hear our take on social media algorithms before we jump in to help Kate with her horse-based family business. Then we tackle a tricky question about a business partner for over a decade that is stuck […] The post Algorithms, Family Businesses and Slacking Partners – Business Brain 405 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
How did you find your current band(s)? What advice would you give to someone looking to find a new band? Listen as Paul and Dave answer that question for listener Russ…and then send in your own thoughts to feedback@giggabpodcast.com. That's not all, though…listen as your two favorite weekend warriors discuss […] The post Sorting Your Musical Life — Gig Gab 362 appeared first on Gig Gab.
Ever found yourself being asked to agree to a pay-to-play scenario? Ever wondered what to do next with your band? Your two favorite weekend warriors sure have! Listen as Paul and Dave share their experiences of learning these lessons as well as their advice for how to deal with them. […] The post Lessons Learned — Gig Gab 361 appeared first on Gig Gab.
Let's face it, not everyone will like you, and you won't like everyone that you must work with. How do you adjust your Business Brain to change the frame of these relationships to find success? Join your hosts, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean, as they explore what it takes to […] The post Working and Succeeding with People You Dislike – Business Brain 404 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
What is the single most powerful skill you can develop? According to Dickie Bush, it's learning quickly. Join us on this episode of Business Brain as we dive into Mr. Bush's framework for learning quickly by seeing everything as a game, starting to play immediately, and then iterating as you […] The post Learning Quickly, Gamification, Iteration, and Mastery – Business Brain 403 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
What habits could you adopt that would transform both your personal and business life? Join Shannon Jean and Dave Hamilton as we discuss habit recommendations from SystemSunday on Twitter. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs' Podcast #402 for Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 00:01:06 A Sale Is a Successful Transfer of […] The post Can These Habits Transform Your Life? Business Brain 402 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Too Old to Start a Business? Think Again If you think youth is a prerequisite to starting a company, think again. According to a recent study by the Census Bureau and MIT, a 50-year-old founder is 2.2 times more likely to start a successful business than a 30-year-old. The study […] The post What is the Best Age to Start a Business? Business Brain 401 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Another Gig Gab, another rant about Facebook. But you'll have to listen for a bit to hear which one of your two favorite weekend warriors rants the most! Mostly this episode is about communication. How do you communicate with booking agents? How do you communicate with your bandmates? And while […] The post Compromise, Collaboration, and Communication — Gig Gab 360 appeared first on Gig Gab.
Join us this week on Business Brain as we dive deeply into different communication methods with your employees. Find out what works, what doesn't, and how to fix problems. Don't miss our intro topic about how to save thousands on your tech gear with this “one simple trick.” Oh yeah, […] The post Employee Communication Best Practices – Business Brain 400 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
If you play covers, what songs have you found don't work at all for your band? Is there anything they share in common? This week, Paul and Dave talk through some of their “favorites” in this regard and dissect why this might be the case. First, though, it's Gig Gab […] The post First You Applaud, *Then* We Play The Next Song — Gig Gab 359 appeared first on Gig Gab.
Your employees are your business's greatest asset. How can you ensure they your team is energized and excited about the work they do? What methods and policies can you put in place to help employees avoid burnout, and what are some signs that your employees need better tools to […] The post Avoiding Employee Burnout – Business Brain 399 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Some gigs are totally relaxing…and others you can feel the high stakes before you even arrive. Interesting thing: the definition of a high-stakes gig can mean different things to different people, and your two favorite weekend warriors have completely different approaches here. Listen as Paul and Dave share their thoughts […] The post High-Stakes Stage Roulette — Gig Gab 358 appeared first on Gig Gab.
It's a grab-bag of topics today on Business Brain! Listen in to hear about the importance of finding a good mentor, why your employees will always share the info you may not expect them to, and an idea for a Festivus type of meeting where employees can be free to […] The post Find a Mentor, Employee Chatter, and Festivus Employee Meetings – Business Brain 398 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Would you invest all your money in one stock? If the answer is no, why would you invest all your efforts into one company, one side hustle, and one career path? Join us today as we discuss the concept of the Portfolio Life and how it fits into our favorite […] The post What is a Portfolio Life? Business Brain 397 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
When forming your band, how picky are you? What criteria do you use to select bandmates? Do you prioritize talent or convenience? Listen as Dave and Paul dig in and share their thoughts about all this…with some select stories to highlight the realities of it all. Then…a Gig Gab challenge: […] The post Wait ‘Til You Hear OUR Version of The Chicken Dance! — Gig Gab 357 appeared first on Gig Gab.
Join us today on Business Brain as we discover and explore Ray Dalio's Principles for success. Dave and Shannon will help you start building the Factory in Your Brain to create success and a Charmed Life for your business and personal life. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs' Podcast #396 […] The post Principles of Managing Reality – Business Brain 396 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Quiet crowds can be intimidating AF! How do you navigate that? How do you perform? Paul and Dave talk through some of their strategies when faced with this. Then listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk about bands navigating members who are in multiple projects. There's no one right […] The post Overcoming the First-Set Blues — Gig Gab 356 appeared first on Gig Gab.
We see more and more automation entering the workforce to take over many blue- and white-collar jobs. One area that we think will always be handled by humans is creative job roles such as designers, musicians, producers, and more. But how do these creative entrepreneurs create a Charmed Life and […] The post Why Creatives Need a Business Brain – Business Brain 395 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Every musician is a small business owner, and this week we have Paul Kent from Gig Gab — The Show for Working Musicians — join us for a crossover episode to dive into how we can apply our business brains in our musical endeavors! Press play to learn…and always be performing, […] The post The Business of Music — Business Brain 394 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Every musician is a small business owner, and this week we have Shannon Jean from Business Brain join us for a crossover episode to dive into how we can better use our business brains in our musical endeavors! Press play to learn…and always be performing! 00:00:00 Business Brain – The […] The post The Business of Music — Gig Gab 355 appeared first on Gig Gab.
When you own a business, everything is public. Or at least you should consider that it could be. Your emails, Slack posts, phone calls, and even in-person interactions can be captured and shared with the world. How do you prepare and train your employees to avoid reputation disasters, and what […] The post Reputation Management – Before and After a Disaster – Business Brain 393 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
We've talked about collaboration on the show before, but the question remains: how collaborative is your band? If someone has an idea for a part for you to play, how does that land? How does it work in reverse? Listen as Paul and Dave talk through the various ways that […] The post Beware Backline Roulette — Gig Gab 354 appeared first on Gig Gab.
Join us today on Business Brain as we discuss the pros and cons of including politics in your business and the importance of stepping away and getting some much-needed downtime to help you think and solve problems. 00:00:00 Business Brain – The Entrepreneurs' Podcast #392 for Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 […] The post Politics in Business and the Importance of Downtime – Business Brain 392 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
Have you ever stopped to think about what it would take to put together a Tribute band? Bruce Hilton of “Being Petty” did, and with the right people, the right ideas, and a lot of intention it can work out amazingly well. Listen as Bruce shares his ideas and gives […] The post Beyond The Music with Tribute Band “Tom Petty” Bruce Hilton – Gig Gab 353 appeared first on Gig Gab.
The Covid-19 lockdowns created headaches for many business owners and created opportunities for others. Gary Arndt, the host of the Everything Everywhere podcast, falls into BOTH of those categories. Join us today as we learn about the 10-year journey that led to the start of Everything Everywhere and how Gary […] The post Interview with Gary Arndt of the Everything Everywhere Podcast – Business Brain Episode 391 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
It's not always easy to Always Be Performing, and yet that's exactly our job as performers, isn't it? Listen as Paul and Dave each share some recent lessons—from both sides of the stage—about how to best ensure you keep that performance going. Also this week is finding your bands own […] The post The Jeanine Syndrome — Gig Gab 352 appeared first on Gig Gab.
For many bands, vocals are the most noticeable element of your music. Has your band spent time learning how to sing together? How do you structure your vocal rehearsals…if you have them at all? Listen as Paul and Dave answer listener Rob's question, talking through how they've approached this in […] The post Learning How To Sing As a Band – Gig Gab 351 appeared first on Gig Gab.
We have been using the term Business Brain frequently on The Small Business Show since it encapsulates so much of how we want you to think about not just your Small Business but also your life in general. When you use your Business Brain, you are: Using a Problem-Solving Mindset […] The post Business Brain is Born and Listener Questions – Business Brain 390 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.
This is the second show in our series about hiring right and handling layoffs. Our Business Brain tells us that our employees are the most important asset we have, so we always suggest doing everything you can to avoid layoffs. However, sometimes layoffs can't be avoided if you want to […] The post How to Handle Layoffs – Small Business Show 389 appeared first on The Small Business Show.
With some of the best wisdom ever shared in seven years of Gig Gabbing, this week Paul and Dave help you take your band to the next level. Sure, Dave has some great technical advice, but it's Paul's brand of big-picture thinking that takes this episode to the upper echelon. […] The post If You Can Drink a Beer On Stage, You Can Mix Your Ears — Gig Gab 350 appeared first on Gig Gab.
We are entering an interesting time when it comes to employees. You may be struggling to find enough people to fill certain roles while considering layoffs of others to cut your costs to make it through a possible recession. We consider layoffs to be the last resort since we believe […] The post Hiring Tips and When Layoffs Become a Reality, Part 1 – Small Business Show 388 appeared first on The Small Business Show.
Listen as Paul and Dave discover why “the hang” might be the most important aspect of being in a band, especially on tour. Also… have you ever played a morning gig? Do you do a pre-show band huddle? These are the questions your two favorite weekend warriors ask of themselves, […] The post Finding Your Number One Fan — Gig Gab 349 appeared first on Gig Gab.
We have talked about the idea of a Revenue Stack a number of times on The Small Business Show. Episode 115 back in 2017 dived deeper into the concept. With the current and future business economy looking uncertain, it's time to jump back into the Revenue Stack concept to see […] The post Developing Revenue Stacks – Small Business Show 387 appeared first on The Small Business Show.
It takes money to make money, right? Whether you are just getting started or you have been in business for years, you are going to need access to capital for your business. So what resources are there for new and established businesses? Should you go the traditional route of a […] The post How to Finance Anything – AKA How to Fund Your Business – Small Business Show 386 appeared first on The Small Business Show.
It's not rare for us musicians to find ourselves needing to juggle our musical lives with our personal lives, and then even within the musical realm we're juggling priorities of gigging vs. rehearsing vs. doing-the-business-stuff, too. Listen as Paul and Dave approach this concept from a few different angles, and […] The post Managing Your Musical Priorities — Gig Gab 348 appeared first on Gig Gab.
For 7 years we have been encouraging you to start a Small Business. Along the way, we have shared countless stories of success and provided you with tons of resources to help run your business. For this episode, we thought it would be a good time to discuss the reasons […] The post Why YOU Should NOT Start a Business – Small Business Show 385 appeared first on The Small Business Show.
You might have noticed that the economy is a little crazy right now. Fuel prices are skyrocketing, the stock market is plummeting, and inflation is at the highest point in decades. Has your Small Business been impacted by these factors? If not, will it be at some later date? Are […] The post Surviving and Thriving During a Downturn – Small Business Show 384 appeared first on The Small Business Show.
How confident are you in your band's ability to get setup on stage? What are the common pitfalls you encounter? Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors talk through the approaches they use with their bands, with a special focus on sound and, yes, in-ear monitors. Paul and Dave are […] The post Perfecting Your Setup Routine — Gig Gab 347 appeared first on Gig Gab.
The future is uncertain. Are we headed for a recession as the Fed works to tame inflation by increasing interest rates? Will fuel prices come down or are they headed for double digits? To prepare for the worst, it's time to look at your Small Business costs to find places […] The post Cutting Costs While Preserving Value – Small Business Show 383 appeared first on The Small Business Show.
Everyone screws up. How can you minimize mistakes while building confidence in your employees? How many times do you let someone mess up before you have to discipline or terminate them? What are the best methods for creating conscientious employees that learn from their mistakes? Join your hosts Dave Hamilton […] The post Managing Employee Mistakes – Carrot or Stick? Small Business Show 382 appeared first on The Small Business Show.
There's a nationwide shortage of workers and attracting the best talent can be challenging. How do you make your Small Business stand out among other companies? Should you just compete on salary levels? What creative methods can you use to bring the best employees to your company? Join Dave Hamilton […] The post Creative Methods to Recruit and Retain Employees – Small Business Show 381 appeared first on The Small Business Show.
Your submissions to the mailbag help drive the bus today, with conversations about choosing good venues for your audience and selecting the right headset mics happening. Dave got to see The Coffis Brothers…and his audiologist. Both come with stories, some more pleasant than others, but a good PSA emerges, nonetheless! […] The post Of Harmonicas and Headset Mics — Gig Gab 346 appeared first on Gig Gab.
Join us for episode 380 of The Small Business Show to get an update on Shannon's experiment to create a company just using his phone – he just hit a significant milestone. Then it's on to a discussion about Email newsletters and why your Small Business needs one, how to […] The post A Million Dollar Side Hustle and the All Powerful Email Newsletter – Small Business Show 380 appeared first on The Small Business Show.
What's the best way to buy out your business partner when you don't have the cash? How do you convert your side-hustle to a full-time business AND recruit your current employer as your first customer? Join us for episode 379 of The Small Business Show as we tackle these questions […] The post Buying out a Partner and Turning Your Employer into a Customer – Small Business Show 379 appeared first on The Small Business Show.
How do you approach mixing your band from the stage when there is no FOH sound engineer? It's Q&A time with Paul and Dave. Listen as your two favorite weekend warriors share their thoughts on putting together the right stage setup to get a good mix for your audiences…every time. […] The post Mixing From The Stage — Gig Gab 345 appeared first on Gig Gab.
Listen in for our second episode in a series and learn how developing career paths for your employees will help your business become stronger and more profitable. 00:00:00 Small Business Show #378 for Wednesday, May 4, 2022 00:01:31 Today's Tip: “Candidly, not Honestly” 00:13:04 Recap of Small Business Show Episode […] The post Creating Career Paths for your Employees Part 2 – Small Business Show 378 appeared first on The Small Business Show.
How often does your band rehearse? Would you consider yourselves a “rehearsing” band, or a “rehearsal-less” band? Either way, what are the costs of that on your band's show? Listen as Paul and Dave talk through their experiences with both sides of this…and then listen as Gear Gab accidentally creeps […] The post The Rehearsal-Less Band — Gig Gab 344 appeared first on Gig Gab.
As the world of live music sees more and more of a resurgence, what are the important things to consider? Listen as Paul and Dave chat through things like managing your health, negotiating your way with sound engineers, navigating the contract process, and preserving your worth as an Entertainer. Press […] The post Navigating The Resurgence – Gig Gab 343 appeared first on Gig Gab.
Keeping everyone on the same page in your band can be a trick, and Paul shares the method he used for his band this year, managing and then meeting those expectations so everyone could plan their lives. That's not the only thing he and Dave discussed this week, though! Setlists […] The post Managing Your Musical Calendar — Gig Gab 342 appeared first on Gig Gab.