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Hey, Charlie. Let's talk. It's the right talk. Charlie. Welcome. This is the Charlie James Show. Now we're talking. News talk ninety eight nine. Double the warranty. The voice of The Carolinas. Please welcome special guest host, Heidi Harris. Good afternoon. Always a privilege sending in for Charlie. So appreciate you guys joining. It's Memorial Day. JJ's running the board where I'm echoing back into my ears just to make it complicated. Listen. Can I just be honest here? I couldn't run a board. I ran one when I first started in 1998. Can you believe it? I ran the board then, but I couldn't do it. I couldn't do it today. Too many things to push. Back when I started, you actually used carts, so they called them. Look like eight tracks, and you'd put them in the thing. Not sense that if I've done it. Anyway, I'm glad to have you here today with me. And I'm sorry. I'm trying to avoid coughing because I've had an allergy situation. I'm not sick, but I've had allergies this year just kill me. You know that little cough that you get just in the top of your throat? It's not coming out of your lungs. It's just right there at the top of your throat. I gotta tell you guys a funny story, and I hope it doesn't sound weird, but it's kinda funny, actually. It reminds me of this situation. First of all, let me say hello to JJ. How are you, buddy? I'm good. How are you? Happy, weekend. I am good. Yeah. We're gonna talk about Memorial Day here in a second. It's very, obviously, a very solemn day for lots of people. I will get to that in a moment for our nation, obviously, too. But many years ago, my family and I were on Family Feud. You ever seen Family Feud, JJ? Yes. Which version with Steve Harvey? With This is I love Steve Harvey, but this is long before Steve Harvey. This was a guy named Ray Combs. Yes. The original. Relaunched it. Right. Well, after Richard Dawson, who was the original, after Richard Dawson, they relaunched it in 1988 with a guy by the name of Ray Combs. I remember that era. Yes. So long story short, I said to my family one day sitting in my aunt's house in California, hey. They're gonna start Family Feud up again. We should do it. And my family said, are you kidding? And I said, no. We really we should do this. So long story short, when I applied, because I didn't live in California, they don't really want you if you don't live there, because they don't want you going through all the expense to fly there and then not win. But when my aunt applied, then I had to fly it out of California, and, we went through the audition process. We got on the show. Okay. So the night before the show because my mom and her aunt my aunts had been singers and all that. They're all real pretty and stuff, so I knew that wasn't gonna be hard. But once I get you on the show, the night before the show, I'm getting that cough like I'm getting right now. Just that little annoying, that kind of thing. The allergy cough. Yes. So I go out in the middle of the night. See what I'm saying? I'm sorry, guys. I go out in the middle of the night, and this is Los Angeles. And, you know, there aren't a lot of things open, at least not in neighborhood where we were at that hour of the night. I went out in the middle of the night, found some drugstore, got some cough medicine, and I drink pretty much the whole bottle over the course of a few hours because what I didn't want to do was get to the show and have them kick the whole family off or not put us because what they do is they have several families in the audience. Okay? So they're doing a show. They have family one, family two. Well, then they have family three, four, and five in the audience waiting because in case, you know, somebody gets sick in your family or something happens, then they have alternate families to go and play the next game. Plus, they don't know how quickly they're gonna turn it over. In other words, you might have new people, you know, two new families, somebody l ...

For today's show: News; an installation of a new pipe organ at St. Vitus Cathedral begins; Arnošt of Pardubice cruise ship is launched once more; and, for our feature, we bring you to Brno, where students from 22 countries attended Czechia's largest Model UN, held at Masaryk University. 

For today's show: News; an installation of a new pipe organ at St. Vitus Cathedral begins; Arnošt of Pardubice cruise ship is launched once more; and, for our feature, we bring you to Brno, where students from 22 countries attended Czechia's largest Model UN, held at Masaryk University. 

This week on IYGADAP, I sit down with legendary animator Greg Peters, whose work on Pinky and the Brain, Animaniacs, and Tiny Toon Adventures helped define a generation of animation. We dive into his journey into the industry, his favorite projects, and the unique challenges of working behind the scenes. Greg also shares surprising stories—like how he didn't meet the Pinky and the Brain voice cast until years later! Don't miss this nostalgic deep dive into classic cartoons and the creative genius behind them!   ======================== Podcast Networks:       Zeo to Hero Podcast Network: https://zeotohero.com/         OIW Podcast Network: (Website is being Relaunched, should be back up soon!) https://www.oiwpodcastnetwork.com/         ======================== Merch! https://iygadapshop.etsy.com/    Stickers By Stasha: https://linktr.ee/stickersbystasha        =======================     Original Geek Comics: https://www.originalgeek.org    https://linktr.ee/OrgnlGeek    Original Geek: Beyond The Panels Podcast: https://www.redcircle.com/show/ogbeyondthepanels    Kickstarter pages for Whispers in the Dark Issue 2 & 3: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/originalgeekcomics/whispers-in-the-dark-2-and-3     ==========================================   Diamond State Wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/@diamondstatewrestling   www.diamondstatewrestling.com        If You Give A Dad A YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IfYouGiveADadAYoutubeCha-uw7zm    If You Give A Dad A Cosplay: https://www.youtube.com/@IfyougiveadadaCosplay-nl9hc   ========================= musical credits for show:       Beginning Music from Tunetank.com The Indie Rock - ViPSound (Copyright Free Music) Download free: https://tunetank.com/track/552/the-indie-rock/          Intro theme sampled from: https://pixabay.com/music   (find whole song there)       Outro music by: D.Cure Produced by: tunnA Beatz If you enjoy his music, be sure to check out his website as well! www.dcurehiphop.com         ===========================       Linktree to follow me: http://linktr.ee/Giveadadapodcast      

What does it take to build a thriving coaching membership? In this episode of Published and Paid®️, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my coaching journey—from my first membership program to shutting it down and finally relaunching a version that truly works. I share the mistakes I made (so you don't have to), the major lessons I learned, and the exact strategies that helped me create a sustainable coaching membership. If you've been thinking about launching a membership or coaching program, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Key Takeaways: Why I started a coaching membership and how it evolved over time The major mistakes I made when launching my first membership How I found the right structure for my business and lifestyle Why I shut down my membership in 2019—and why I brought it back in 2024 The importance of messaging, boundaries, and clear deliverables in a coaching program Quotes "You can use something as inspiration, but you should not try to duplicate what someone else has the way they have it. You only know what you see from the outside - you don't know what's going on behind the scenes in terms of capacity and requirements." "I believe that done is better than perfect. I don't mind launching something and perfecting it over time, because I believe that it's in the doing of it that you get the clarity - not by sitting back thinking about things in your head." "How many of you are going around in circles trying to figure something out when the answer to what you're looking for is literally something you've already created and it's already in your face?" "My clients are experts, leaders, executives - put them in front of a room, they can rock the mic off the stage, but put them in front of a camera, and they freeze up. They think that Canva is content!" "You can have all the strategies that you want, but if you don't have the mindset and the courage to go after it and implement it, it's not going to matter." Apply for the Published and Paid®️ Podcast Hotseat: https://forms.clickup.com/8422578/f/8115j-18814/SJ27IQ6ZT01XCM2IBN Connect with Jasmine: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjasminewomack YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thejasminewomack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack Website: https://www.jasminewomack.com Work with Me: Join the Monetize Your Book Challenge: https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize Apply to the 7 Figure BestSeller Bootcamp: https://www.jasminewomack.com/7fbs (Next Cohort begins April 14, 2025) Apply to the Published and Paid®️ Mastermind: https://www.jasminewomack.com/mastermindapplication

Hey Purpose Seekers! Welcome to the exciting relaunch of What's the Point?, hosted by none other than Bill Ellis! After a longer-than-expected hiatus, the podcast is back with fresh energy, upgraded features, and a renewed commitment to delivering value-packed episodes. In this new chapter, Bill promises to dig even deeper into the stories, strategies, and insights of incredible guests who are sure to inspire you to uncover your purpose and elevate your success. What's New? Bill kicks off the relaunch by highlighting some key changes you can expect from the podcast: Deeper Conversations: Get ready for more probing questions that reveal the fascinating journeys and lessons of each guest. Bite-Sized Brilliance: Episodes are now shorter and more focused, making them easier to enjoy in your busy schedule. Enhanced Video Experience: The YouTube channel now features upgraded production quality, adding a visual edge to the inspiring stories shared. While the format and production have leveled up, one thing remains the same: the incredible quality and diversity of guests. Expect powerful moments of reflection, inspiration, and actionable insights to help you achieve your definition of success. Episode Highlights: Why the podcast took a break and how it led to growth and fresh perspectives. Bill's commitment to delivering more value with each episode. A behind-the-scenes look at what it means to create meaningful conversations with purpose-driven guests. Final Thoughts: Bill reminds listeners that this podcast is all about helping you find clarity, purpose, and fearless confidence to achieve your goals. Whether you're tuning in for education, inspiration, or just a good laugh, there's something for everyone in every episode. Make sure to hit subscribe and share the show with someone who could benefit from its messages.   Connect with Bill: EMAIL: bill@billellis.com WEBSITE(S): www.billellils.com www.brandinfforresults.com INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/wcellis FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bill.ellis https://www.facebook.com/BillEllisCoach   Quick Episode Summary:  0:00 Welcome back! Bill introduces the podcast's exciting new chapter. 0:31 Reflecting on the hiatus: Travel, growth, and new opportunities. 0:58 What's changed? Deeper questions, shorter episodes, and better video. 1:18 The constant: High-quality guests and diverse stories. 2:00 How you can help the show grow by engaging and sharing. 2:33 Final thoughts: This podcast is here to support your success journey. Subscribe & Share: Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to What's the Point? on your favorite podcast platform and share the inspiration with your network. Together, we can expand the impact and purpose of this incredible show.  

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty reflects on the power of opinions and how they can impact our lives. Ty delves into his personal experiences and lessons learned along the way. Growing up with a large family and limited resources, Ty realized early on the importance of self-reliance. His mom's words, "If you want it, go earn it," became a guiding principle.   Ty shares how this mentality led him to take charge of his life and start doing his own laundry at a young age. It was a simple act, but it taught him the value of hard work and self-sufficiency. Ty speaks about how he ignored the opinions of others who didn't believe in him, he worked hard, earned his way, and experienced the joy of freedom. Whether it was owning his first car, paying for college, or serving a mission, Ty embraced life's challenges and didn't let negative opinions hold him back.   Ty urges you to be resilient, find happiness, and not be swayed by external influences. Ty reminds us to focus on our goals, pursue our dreams, and be willing to outwork others as the power to change our lives and find happiness is within our grasp!   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

Jetstack's cert-manager, a leading open-source project in Kubernetes certificate management, began as a job interview challenge. Co-founder Matt Barker recalls asking a prospective engineer to automate Let's Encrypt within Kubernetes. By Monday, the candidate had created kube-lego, which evolved into cert-manager, now downloaded over 500 million times monthly.Cert-manager's journey to CNCF graduation, achieved in September, began with its donation to the foundation four years ago. Relaunched as cert-manager, the project grew under engineer James Munnelly, becoming the de facto standard for certificate lifecycle management. The thriving community and ecosystem around cert-manager highlighted its suitability for CNCF stewardship. However, maintainers, including Ashley Davis, noted challenges in navigating differing opinions within its vast user base.With graduation achieved, cert-manager's roadmap includes sub-projects like trust-manager, addressing TLS trust bundle management and Istio integration. Barker aims to streamline enterprise-scale deployments and educate security teams on cert-manager's impact. Cert-manager has become integral to cloud-native workflows, promising to simplify hybrid, multicloud, and edge deployments.Learn more from The New Stack about cert-manager:Jetstack's cert-manager Joins the CNCF Sandbox of Cloud Native TechnologiesJetstack Secure Promises to Ease Kubernetes TLS SecurityJoin our community of newsletter subscribers to stay on top of the news and at the top of your game. 

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty explains the phrase ‘You have to want it as bad as you want oxygen'. Ty expresses how anything you do in life needs a vision and then a plan. Ty shares how once you know what it is you want, whether that be financial freedom or retiring at 40, make a plan on how you think you can achieve that and once you figure out each of the steps of your plan, those steps will become habits, rituals and routines and if you're committed and consistent with your plan, you will find success. Ty states that your dream needs to be your why and if you don't want your dream as much as you want oxygen, then dream bigger. Ty provides his best advice on how you can begin mapping out how to achieve your goals and also shares how he has achieved some of his goals through the same process.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

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On this bombastic episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss everything evolving in the world of professional wrestling. Eric discusses the crossover viral moments from NXT and TNA, Bill Goldberg's headline grabbing interview on Busted Open, the three major changes he's do in AEW, and what if the WWE relaunched WCW! All that plus so much more on this power packed edition of 83Weeks with Eric Bischoff. SIGNOS - Signos removes the guesswork out of weight loss and provides the tools to develop healthier habits. Go to signos.com and get 20% off select plans by using code 83WEEKS. MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo 83WEEKS at ShopMando.com! #mandopod GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and redeem code WEEKS for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. ROCKEY MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/83WEEKS HENSON SHAVING - It's time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that'll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/BISCHOFF to pick the razor for you and use code BISCHOFF and you'll get two years' worth of blades free with your razor–just make sure to add them to your cart. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://www.savewithconrad.com ADVERTISE WITH ERIC - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on 83 Weeks. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with 83 Weeks. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCqQc7Pa1u4plPXq-d1pHqQ/join BECOME A 83 WEEK MEMBER NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@83weeks/membership Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this bombastic episode of 83Weeks, Eric and Conrad discuss everything evolving in the world of professional wrestling. Eric discusses the crossover viral moments from NXT and TNA, Bill Goldberg's headline grabbing interview on Busted Open, the three major changes he's do in AEW, and what if the WWE relaunched WCW! All that plus so much more on this power packed edition of 83Weeks with Eric Bischoff. SIGNOS - Signos removes the guesswork out of weight loss and provides the tools to develop healthier habits. Go to signos.com and get 20% off select plans by using code 83WEEKS. MANDO - Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo 83WEEKS at ShopMando.com! #mandopod GAMETIME - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and redeem code WEEKS for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. ROCKEY MONEY - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/83WEEKS HENSON SHAVING - It's time to say no to subscriptions and yes to a razor that'll last you a lifetime. Visit HENSONSHAVING.com/BISCHOFF to pick the razor for you and use code BISCHOFF and you'll get two years' worth of blades free with your razor–just make sure to add them to your cart. SAVE WITH CONRAD - Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at https://www.savewithconrad.com ADVERTISE WITH ERIC - If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on 83 Weeks. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to https://www.podcastheat.com/advertise now and find out more about advertising with 83 Weeks. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCqQc7Pa1u4plPXq-d1pHqQ/join BECOME A 83 WEEK MEMBER NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@83weeks/membership Get all of your 83 Weeks merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/83-weeks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode focuses on the newly relaunched Carter's Rewards - the loyalty programme of a $3Bn children's apparel retail business. The successful relaunch lowered customer thresholds, added tiers, and accelerated its personalization strategy.With Kevin Severs, the Director of Retention for Carter's. Kevin is a seasoned Director with 18 years of marketing experience spanning retail, CPG, automotive, and consulting. Previously, he was a Director of E-commerce at Hertz and spent nearly a decade CPG consulting with General Mills and working in brand management at Procter & Gamble.Today we will be learning about Kevin's favourite loyalty programmes, how Carter's Rewards is building real customer engagement and all about their plans for the future.Show notes:1) Kevin Severs2) Carter's Rewards3) Carters Inc.

Audrey Lim is the creator of Kublet, a tiny powerful data tracker that raised over $150,000 on Kickstarter. It didn't all start out this way though. Audrey actually had another campaign 1 year prior and I'm sure we'll dive more into that on this podcast.

A conversation with Antoni Barakat and Karl Haddad - co-founders of Naqd Media. Looking back on Naqd Media's inception post-October 17, 2019, navigating social media narrative wars and gauging a younger audience by design, reasons for relaunching their website today (naqd.media) and a reflection on March 14, 2005. Follow Naqd Media on Instagram: [at]naqdmedia Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:53 Journey through politics 7:38 Defining Naqd Media 12:31 Social media 15:01 Serving a purpose? 19:16 Achieving goals? 22:50 Utility 28:25 Relaunched website 31:59 Intended audience 35:22 Business perspective 37:58 English & Arabic 40:06 Inclusive to the region

Introduction: In this episode of Dear Dr. Mama, Dr. Alixis explores the unpredictable journey of motherhood, focusing on the theme of “Preparing for the Unexpected.” The objective is to educate, inspire, and provide valuable insights for moms and expecting mothers. Links: Calendar https://amzn.to/3tPAzZR There are several mental health resources specifically designed to support moms. Here are some valuable organizations and platforms: 1. Postpartum Support International (PSI): • Website: https:/www.postpartum.net • PSI provides resources, support, and education for families dealing with perinatal mental health challenges. 2. 2020 Mom: • Website: https://www.2020mom.org • Focused on maternal mental health, 2020 Mom advocates for systemic changes and offers resources for mothers. 3. Motherhood Center: • Website: https:www.motherhoodcenter.com • A center providing support for prenatal and postpartum mental health, including counseling and support groups. 4. Therapy for black girls Website https:/therapyforblackgirls.com Find trusted, culturally competent therapists that know our feelings and can help navigate being a strong, black woman.

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty shares some heart-warming holiday traditions and asks his guest, Lee Israelsen, to do the same. Ty begins by describing the unique tradition in his family called "Christmas Jammies," a tradition that began with his mother and how despite initial resistance from the kids, this tradition ensures that everyone has clean pyjamas for a cosy Christmas morning.    Lee shares his wife's enthusiasm for Christmas and the numerous traditions they've embraced. Lee and his wife begin listening to Christmas music in October, kicking off the holiday season early. Less speaks about how one of their cherished traditions is obtaining a permit to cut down a real Christmas tree, ensuring a fresh centrepiece for their celebrations, even when living in a place with less-than-ideal pine trees, they've managed to find unique and charming options for their tree.   Lee describes how they invest months of thought, time, and effort into creating special gifts for each other and shares some of the thoughtful gifts they've exchanged over the years, such as a handmade kitchen table and a paracord whip. These heart-warming traditions reflect the joy and love that the holiday season brings to both Ty's and Lee's families.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

Tune into the most popular Episode of 2023 with over 1,000 downloads on The Art of Slowing Down Podcast! And grab your copy of Holly's brand new book Informed: The Comprehensive Guide To Human Design Manifestors: ⁠https://amzn.to/3S0iqC4⁠ You can also listen and watch this episode ⁠HERE on Youtube.⁠ In today's episode Analena has a deeply inspiring conversation with Holly Herbig about all things Manifestor. And how the Manifestor part also plays out for the Manifesting Generators which is so little spoken about. It's a must listen episode for all Manifestors and ManiGens! About Holly: Holly Herbig is the world's only specialist in Human Design Manifestors, facilitating the official online teaching community exclusively for Manifestors. She is a certified Human Design and Gene Keys teacher and a business veteran with 15+ years experience in multi million and multi 6 figure businesses under her belt. She is also a certified clinical hypnotherapist, Breathwork, EFT and meditation practitioner, a Reiki 2 healer and a certified Trauma Informed Life and Success Coach. To connect with The Manifestor Community: ⁠https://themanifestorcommunity.com/⁠ and to connect with Holly ⁠https://www.hollyherbig.com/⁠ Courses for Manifestors: ⁠https://www.themanifestorcommunity.com/courses⁠ How to get in touch with Analena: E-mail: bloom@analenafuchs.com Analena's Website: ⁠https://www.analenafuchs.com⁠ - Analena's Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/analena.fuchs/⁠ Current offers: https://analenafuchs.com/info Join the Conscious Money Collective: https://courses.analenafuchs.com/cmc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-art-of-slowing-down/message

If you're ready to go from body hatred to body acceptance and love, this FREE meditation is for you. In this episode I am gifting my listeners with a powerful meditation to help you move the negative emotions you've been having about your body so you can experience liberation, love, and acceptance from the inside. My coaching program, Peace with Food & Soul has officially been RELAUNCHED and begins in 2024.  Will you join us? Find the details here: https://www.bethbasham.com/peacewithfoodandsoulgroupcoaching/ CONNECT MORE WITH BETH! Loving the podcast? You are not alone! If you're like most women, this podcast will kick off your journey and give you valuable insights, but you'll probably find yourself wanting even deeper support and transformation, totally understandable! Here is how to find what you are looking for… Join Peace with Food & Soul, the life-changing group coaching program designed to help you shed food and body guilt for GOOD. Join the free BEYOND INTUITIVE EATING Facebook group Work with Beth 1:1 SOCIAL HANDLES Website: www.bethbasham.com Instagram: @bethbasham.rdFacebook: @bethbasham.rd FOLLOW & REVIEW If you found value in this episode, please follow and leave me a review on whatever platform you're listening through. My mission is to help women end the war with their body and food so they can discover total body confidence from the inside out. When you leave a positive review, mor...

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty and guest Jared Briggs share their family traditions and holiday experiences. Jared discusses how his current family traditions have evolved, involving visits to in-laws for Christmas and spending Thanksgiving with his parents, alternating between the two each year. Jared mentions that with his wife and their six-month-old daughter, they haven't established new traditions yet.   Jared recalls a humorous story from his childhood about Christmas and how he and his brother couldn't resist peeking at their presents early, which led to an unexpected consequence. Their mom creatively made them earn their presents back by doing chores, feeding the animals, cleaning the house, and going to family members' homes to sing Christmas carols. This entertaining memory still influences Jared's attitude towards surprises.   The conversation also touches on the challenges of shopping for a newborn and how holiday traditions may change as their family grows. Jared mentions his wife's love for Halloween, and he shares his fondness for Thanksgiving, appreciating the relaxed atmosphere, good food, and quality time with family.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

In this podcast episode, Dr. Alixis provides a reintroduction and delves into the concept of “Motherhood Identity Shift,” exploring the grieving process experienced by new moms as they navigate their evolving identity. Share your thoughts, questions, or topics via email at hello@wealthymamaslifestyle.com.

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty welcomes Craig Valgardson to discuss family traditions. Craig shares one of his current family traditions, which revolves around the night before Christmas. On this special night, Craig's family gets new pyjamas, and they attend a big party hosted by his in-laws. The night party features delectable dishes like shrimp, steak, and appetizers, while the morning party includes a hearty breakfast, featuring a quiche-like dish with eggs in a lasagne format. However, they have to wait until the next morning to open the presents, enjoying breakfast before the unwrapping festivities begin.   Ty is intrigued by the concept of waiting to open presents and shares his own experiences from his childhood, where there was a designated time for opening gifts. Ty mentions his father's rule of waking up at 6 am to start the Christmas festivities and how it influenced his own family traditions.   Ty asks Craig about any future family traditions he might want to implement with his kids and Craig leaves us wondering when he suggests he'll think about it and share it in a future episode, leaving the door open for more discussions on family traditions.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty discusses the varying seasons and times in our lives. Ty opens by expressing his preference for fall and summer, highlighting that the enjoyment of each season depends on our activities and locations. Given the current state of the world, Ty emphasizes how we must adapt to the changing environment, as many things we were accustomed to may no longer be available.   Ty shares the story of his brother in California, who, due to environmental restrictions, had to find a new routine, especially with kids at home and his favorite pastime, baseball, no longer possible. Ty encouraged his brother to focus on gratitude, recognizing the blessings within the challenges. Ty mentions the importance of expressing gratitude for the things we have, including a place to stay, a job, and family.   Ty speaks about his personal experience with his daughter, who has graduated from high school and is faced with the decision of attending college or studying from home. Ty encourages patience and gratitude for the life lessons his daughter will learn. Ty also reflects on the disparities in joy and negativity in people's lives and the importance of choosing gratitude over negativity.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty engages in a conversation with Matt Mortensen, exploring their cherished family traditions during the holidays. Matt shares two significant Christmas traditions - attending the Nutcracker and another Christmas play. Matt shares how these traditions have been maintained since he and his wife were newlyweds and serve as a cornerstone for their holiday celebrations and speaks about how missing these events during last year's COVID-19 restrictions left a void in their holiday season. Matt highlights his wife's enthusiasm for Halloween and their newfound tradition of decking out their house with spooky decorations. Matt humorously recalls how he initially struggled to understand his wife's passion for Halloween but now fully embraces it. Ty adds his love for cooking smoked meats, such as ribs, and they delve into different turkey cooking methods like Traeger smoking and deep-frying. As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty reflects on the different seasons or phases of life and how they impact our perspectives and choices. Ty expresses his love for fall, acknowledging that the choice of a favourite season depends on circumstances and personal preferences shaped by one's environment.   Ty shares anecdotes about how people's lives have been affected by the state of the environment, referencing his brother in California who faced challenges due to the pandemic-related restrictions. Ty highlights the importance of adapting to changing circumstances and finding new normals. Ty emphasizes the significance of gratitude in maintaining a positive mindset during challenging times, using examples from his brother's situation and his daughter's graduation dilemma.   Ty also touches on the power of perspective and gratitude by contrasting individuals who, despite facing hardships, remain joyful and grateful with those who, seemingly having it all, struggle with negativity. Ty encourages you to actively choose joy and gratitude over negativity, even in a world that often highlights the negative.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty reflects on a classic story called "The Little Red Hen" to convey a powerful message about hard work and dedication. Ty shares how the story tells of a diligent hen who seeks help from her companions – a dog, a pig, and a cow – at various stages of growing and making bread. However, each time, they refuse to assist and choose to sunbathe instead. The little red hen persists, doing all the work herself. When the bread is finally ready, the dog, pig, and cow eagerly want to share it, but the hen enjoys it alone.   Ty draws parallels between this story and the life of an entrepreneur. Ty emphasizes that success isn't just about the highlight reel; it's about the unseen hard work, dedication, and sacrifices that lead to that success. The story serves as a reminder that there is no substitution for hard work, and individuals must be willing to put in the effort and make sacrifices to achieve their goals.   Ty encourages you to assess your willingness to put in the hard work required for success, to overcome challenges, and to achieve your dreams   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/  

At the end of July this year, I launched (relaunched) our dedicated all-in-one content marketing membership: The Wordfetti Club. And it was a WILD success, with us x2 our initial goal of 100 members, to hitting 209 members for our first launch! In this episode (where I was a guest on my biz bestie Steph Taylor's podcast Imperfect Action), I dive into: the behind the curtain view of what it actually took to launch this offer; how it felt different to any other launches I have had (as I was travelling and launching at the same time); and how I pivoted an offer that was no longer working.   ____ *FREEBIE*   Sign up to our 5 e-copy lessons below, where everyday I'll land in your Inbox with simple tweaks you can make in your copy to level it up! From ad copy, website copy and more.   wordfettigroup.com/freebie _____   Pst. Want something covered in Brandfetti? Fill out this 30-second form, and who knows, our next episode might be featuring YOU: anitasiek.com/askanita  

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by guest John Salimbene, an insurance professional with a remarkable journey in the industry. John's story spans from being a self-employed photographer to finding his passion in health insurance and Medicare sales. John shares how despite facing financial struggles and health challenges, his perseverance and dedication paid off, and he now enjoys a thriving career and lifestyle. John expresses how his focus on providing personalized service to clients and being there for them has earned him close to 800 clients and a constant stream of referrals.   John speaks about valuable insights for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of loving what you do and finding solutions for clients. John also dispels misconceptions about insurance agents and highlights the significance of residual income in his field. John encourages you to not to give up on your entrepreneurial dreams and to embrace opportunities for growth and success, even in challenging times.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

Welcome to Five Minute Mondays, your weekly dose of inspiration on the InnerFight podcast! In this episode, we're diving into the exciting relaunch of the Ladies Run Club. Tune in as we explore the dynamic changes that Marcus Smith, Tom Walker, and Steph have crafted after gathering insightful feedback, adding more sessions, incorporating strength training, and unveiling online membership options. Join us as we reveal how these enhancements aim to empower and elevate your running journey. Key Highlights: -Sessions -Changes to training schedule -How to join the program

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty is joined by Greg Barson, the founder of Barson Insurance and Financial Services. Greg shares his journey, influenced by his father's presence in the insurance field, leading him to specialize in the Medicare market. Greg speaks about how his early experiences and subsequent shift to securities and financial planning have contributed to his expertise.   Greg and Ty share fascinating stories of interacting with famous individuals while providing insurance assistance in Las Vegas. They discuss the vast opportunities in the insurance market, particularly with the increasing number of baby boomers seeking guidance. Greg emphasizes the importance of focusing on individual strengths and finding a personalized marketing approach to excel in the industry.  Greg also highlights the benefits of residual income, which offers agents a secure retirement plan.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty sits down with entrepreneur Melinda Lange, who shares her journey of triumphs and setbacks. Melinda opens up about being a Division 1 athlete who overcame multiple leg injuries and shares how, despite facing disappointment and unexpected turns, she found her purpose and passion in building successful businesses.   Melinda's story highlights the importance of perseverance and adaptability. Melinda started an apparel business almost by accident, which grew rapidly and taught her valuable lessons about running a successful venture. Later, she ventured into the insurance industry, becoming an insurance broker specializing in asset protection and wealth management. Melinda's dedication to helping clients find personalized solutions for their financial goals is a testament to her compassionate and goal-oriented approach. Melinda emphasizes the significance of gratitude for life's challenges, as they have shaped her into the person she is today.    As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty discusses the importance of Respectfully Disagreeing in our society. Ty highlights the need for open communication and respectful debates instead of falling into divisive patterns of hate and animosity. Ty shares various real-life scenarios from work, community, and personal life to demonstrate the value of maintaining respectful disagreements to find common ground and understanding.   Ty shares how he regularly encounters situations where potential agents have unrealistic expectations, and he emphasizes the importance of transparent communication to find the right fit for both parties. Ty also shares his experiences as a youth sports coach, dealing with disagreements from parents about player positions and playing time. Ty advocates for open dialogue, considering the best interests of the team and individual players to foster a positive sports environment.   Ty also discusses personal experiences, including disagreements with his wife about home renovations. Ty highlights the significance of compromise and respectful communication in maintaining strong relationships. Ty encourages you to embrace respectful disagreements as a means of personal growth and progress and reminds us that things often happen for a reason and that we can control our attitudes and efforts.   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

The EPE podcast has 2 goal: 1. share the lessons of growing brands to and beyond 8-Figures 2. document the journey Nils is not holding anything back and shares all secrets learned from growing outstanding E-commerce brands.

On this episode of the Ty Brady Way, Ty discusses Objections – and how to overcome them! Ty speaks to us on a personal and relatable level by sharing a great story about his little girl and dealing with objections. Ty provides us with the tools to confidently overcome potential client's objections. Ty dissects objections so that we can really gain an understanding of why people have them so that we know how to fight against them. Ty shares with us, his three step plan that will set us up and prepare us for any potential objections the people we come in contact with may have! Grab a pen and paper for this episode as we're bound to learn some helpful tips as an agents!   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

What does having a call on your life look like? The simple answer to this question is to follow our discussion with Michelle Wright. Michelle had a candid and transparent conversation with us today. The loving caregiverJoyfully Courageous book Relaunched 99 ways to after co-authoring Joyfully CourageousMichelle uses her platform to enrich and encourage others by helping them to walk out their purpose Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleWright99Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/99waystowinofficialIG: https://www.instagram.com/99waystowinWebsite: https://99waystowin.carrd.coJoyfully Courageous: https://www.amazon.com/Joyfully-Courageous-Stories-Awakening-Courage/dp/B0BRDCV945The way to salvation:Hear: Romans 10:17Believe: Hebrews 11:6Repent: Acts 17:30-31Confess: Matthew 10:32Be Baptized: Mark 16:15-16Be faithful unto death: Revelation 2:10Support the showSocial Media/Follow Us: Website:https://www.calledbygodpodcast.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/cbg.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CalledbyGodPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calledbygodpodcast

On this episode of The Ty Brady Way, Ty shares some information about Medicare and how it can change your life if you're ready to make connections and be willing to help out thousands of people across America. Ty explains why his goal when he first began working in Medicare was to get to 500 as quick as possible. Ty speaks about why this was his goal and how rewarding it was once he achieved it. Ty talks about some of the biggest benefits of working in Medicare with passion as being friendships, residual income, referrals and most importantly, the satisfaction of being able to help people and positively impact lives every single day. Ty also speaks about technically this is not a recession proof business but seniors do not give up their health insurance! Ty discusses how there are only 83,000 agents across the country so there is an abundance of opportunity for growth, salary increases, being able to make a difference and leave a legacy. Ty encourages you to take the action today to change your own life while positively impacting others!   As always, we would like to hear from you! Email us at thetybradyway@gmail.com Or DM us on Instagram @thetybradyway https://www.instagram.com/thetybradyway/

Amador county's history is rooted not only in gold mining but in zinfandel pioneers. This wine region is rich in American spirit, tenaciousness, and the mother lode of award-winning, quality wines.  So here we are: talking about why j'adore (I love) Amador County and its wines, and why we wine lovers should pay more attention to it. Resources from this episode: Books: Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Study Guide (Society of Wine Educators), Nickles, J. (2017) Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition, Robinson, J. and Harding, J. (2015) Shenandoah Valley and Amador Wine Country, Wooten, K. and Baxter, R. S. (2008) Websites: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Established American Viticultural Areas (last updated 15 August 2022) https://www.ttb.gov/wine/established-avas Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): AVA Map Explorer (29 March 2023) https://www.ttb.gov/wine/ava-map-explorer Amador Wine Country: Amador Vintner's Association: https://amadorwine.com Deaver Vineyards: A family tradition for over 150 years https://www.deavervineyards.com/Our-Story/Deaver-Family-History New Frontier Wines: Renwood https://www.newfrontierwines.com/Wines/Renwood Sacramento Magazine: Amador's Original Grand-père Vineyard Weekend, Boyle, C. (13 January 2022) https://www.sacmag.com/on-wine-1/amadors-original-grandpere-vineyard-weekend/ San Francisco Eater: California's Sierra Foothills Remain a Land of Opportunity for Winemakers, Bicchieri, P. (26 May 2022) https://sf.eater.com/2022/5/26/23138542/california-sierra-foothills-ava-wine Sierra Vintners: https://sierravintners.com/index.php Signature Wines: D'Agostini: Historic Brand About to be Relaunched, Dunne, M. (4 March 2023) https://signaturewines.us/dagostini-historic-brand-about-to-be-relaunched/ Trinchero Family Estates: Montevina https://www.tfewines.com/our-brands/montevina/ Turley Cellars: Sadie Upton Vineyard Zinfandel https://www.turleywinecellars.com/vinesandwines/sadie-upton-vineyard-zinfandel U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): The Mother Lode System of California, Knopf, A. (1 January 1929) https://pubs.usgs.gov/pp/0157/report.pdf Western Mining History: Amador County, California Mines https://westernmininghistory.com/mine-county/california/amador/ Glass in Session® Episodes Related to this Session: S13E1: American Sparkling Wine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-sparkling-wine-s13e1 S13E2: American Rosé: The Story of our Red White and Blush https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/american-ros-the-story-of-our-red-white-and-blush Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. Music: “Write Your Story” by Joystock (Jamendo.com cc_Standard License, Jamendo S.A.)

Tcheula Lienou, a Senior Controls Hardware Engineer with Trane Technologies took a ten-year career break to raise her three children before relaunching her career in 2019. Tcheula participated in the inaugural cohort of Ingersoll Rand's ReLaunch career reentry program, which is now run by Trane Technologies following a 2020 corporate restructuring. Her focus is in new product development, life cycle engineering, quality and supply chain. We will speak with Tcheula about her career path, career break and her career progression since participating in the ReLaunch program.

Relaunched episode from Pod Merger - originally from 2022 Frankie and Lloyd discuss life, struggles, goals and everything in between. Life can often get in the way but you've got to stick with it, good things come to those who persist. Let's hear it for the boys!Support the showFollow all the Chaos - Website - https://www.keepingupwithchaos.net/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/keepingupwithchaospodcast

Relaunched episode from Podcast merger - Originally from 2022Coming from Jozlyn's tiny closet studio! We are celebrating Jozlyn being demo ready, it is all about celebrating victories along the journey. We talk about embracing changes as Angela and Frankie consider a move back home and what that means for their VO career. We also discuss how to prepare for unexpected, and/or expected, expenses throughout your career, specifically as you are starting out as you want to put your best foot forward and incrementally upgrade your equipment. We touch on what led us to VO and what our "big picture" goals are and it gets surprisingly deep as we discuss self-acceptance and issues that do not allow us to move forward and how we often act as our own roadblock. We gotta Flip the Script! Be kind to yourself.Support the showFollow all the Chaos - Website - https://www.keepingupwithchaos.net/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/keepingupwithchaospodcast

The govenrment has scrubbed up and relaunched it's highly controversial three waters policy - complete with a new name - "affordable water reforms". It's ditched plans for four mega-water entities in favour of 10. Like the original plan, the 10 entities, based around existising regional boundaries, will be owned by local councils and each run by a professional board. The boards get strategic oversight from groups made up of local council and mana whenua representatives. Water reform could cost up to $185 billion over the next three decades, but the government says its plan will make that more affordable. Three mayors, from Porirua - Anita Baker, Vince Cocurullo in Whangārei and Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon talk to Lisa Owen.

In 2011, Variable launched as a commercial production company and creative collective. Variable produced dozens of award-winning campaigns for global brands while playing a pivotal role in the careers of many of today's most influential filmmakers.While the journey to creating a recognized filmmaking brand was rewarding in many ways, Variable co-founder, Jon Bregel, felt deeply disconnected from his own wellness and personal life, ultimately making the decision to leave the company in 2019. Relaunched by Bregel in 2022, Variable has transitioned its focus from producing content, to encouraging filmmakers who are eager to live well while pursuing career goals. In this episode, we dig into the importance of emotional awareness, being an artist and following your heart even when everyone else might think you're crazy. EPISODE LINKS:Variable WebsiteVariable InstagramPODCAST INFO:No Set Path WebsiteNo Set Path InstagramHOST INFO:Drew's WebsiteDrew's Instagram

Rhett and Link talk about why they are making new videos on their old channel, and discuss everything that went into making the very first one – We Dug a Medium-Sized Hole. Subscribe to the Rhett and Link Channel: https://www.youtube.com/rhettandlink Check out the Mythical evergreen collection at mythical.com! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/EAR and get on your way to being your best self. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you feeling stuck in life? Like you are running on autopilot and nothing is changing or evolving?   Don't worry, you're not alone and this is a very common problem. Everyone experiences a sensation of stagnation in life at some time, whether it be due to uninteresting work, a dissatisfying business, or simply a general feeling of disinterest. So, what do we need to do to truly get us on the path of being unstuck to being fulfilled? Listen to this episode to know the secret of how you can regain your sense of purpose and forward momentum.     On episode 111 of Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I am joined by an award-winning entrepreneur, an international best-selling author, and the host of "The reLaunch Podcast" Hilary DeCesare where we will dive into how we can successfully hit that reset button and relaunch our life to happiness and fulfillment through acquiring the powerhouse of possibility in every aspect of our life.   She is also a relentless philanthropist, as seen on the ABC hit show secret millionaire and an innovator in neuropsychology as it relates to business and life.   “Stop overthinking. Get out of your logical brain. Get out of conscious brain. Get back into the subconscious brain. Tap into what is there.” -Hilary DeCesare   In this episode we explore: How to get unstuck and do the big relaunch Intuition in three different levels 3HQ Method Why other people hold themselves back from the significant relaunch The Relaunched effect and how it can affect you   Learn more and connect with Hilary: Visit Hilary's Website Follow Hilary on Facebook Follow Hilary on Instagram   Ready to simplify and streamline how you scale your business?   We are now accepting Visionary CEOs and their right-hand Ops Leads into our signature Simplify to Scale mentorship program. Learn more and join us leanoutmethod.com/scale.   Join us for our transformational in-person business retreats and masterminds each Spring and Fall at leanoutmethod.com/retreat.   Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.   For full show notes and more visit leanoutmethod.com/podcast.

Avanti Tilak's career transition and relaunch from astrophysics and academia to corporate data science was a triumph after a long, frustrating period of setbacks. Avanti explains how she updated her skills, which freelance roles contributed to her progress, how she dealt with repeated rejection, and what ultimately led to her successful relaunch into the corporate world via IBM's Tech Re-Entry program. Two and a half years later, she was part of a layoff from IBM during the pandemic. This meant that Avanti, at this point an experienced healthcare data scientist, needed to look for a new job. Her next role was at a small innovative start-up. She is now at a traditional health insurance company. Avanti walks us through her entire career path during our conversation.

Rory Felton has spent most of his past two decades in music being pro-artist. He developed talent and sold millions of records under his Militia Group label that he co-founded and eventually sold to Sony. In the early days of social media, Rory worked with Top 40 artists and majors to monetize on these new platforms. That's why it was ironic that Rory was recently criticized for being anti-artist. Rory founded HitPiece two years ago. HitPiece is an NFT marketplace focused solely on music collections. While in beta earlier this year, unauthorized NFTs from big-name artists became available for purchase on HitPiece. HitPiece was hit with wide-spread backlash from artists, the RIAA, and many others for copyright infringement. The company quickly went dark while the team recalibrated its business.Months later, HitPiece has now re-launched. This time with strictly-authenticated collections on-site from rising artists like ATL Jacob, Pyrex Whippa, and proven commodities such as Rick Ross. A metaverse add-on is also in the works to virtually display purchased NFTs. In many ways, the industry-wide blowback changed both Rory and HitPiece. The company's intent has stayed consistent from the get-go: to make NFTs easy for both artists and fans.Rory joined me on the show to cover what went wrong with HitPiece earlier this year, why this relaunch is different, and the opportunities and challenges NFTs have inside the music industry. Here's everything we covered:[2:58] Rory's two decades in the industry pre-HitPiece[6:07] “Best time in human history to be an artist” [9:19] What went wrong with HitPiece's beta release[13:33] Re-gaining industry trust after the backlash [16:22] Did HitPiece consider rebranding?[19:12] How HitPiece built a collection with rising star ATL Jacob[20:27] Web3 co-existing with industry, not replacing it[27:34] Building out a music-centric metaverse [33:32] How HitPiece will compete against Facebook, Opensea, and other big players[35:57] Types of NFT collections on HitPiece[39:00] How to win the music industry in 2022 and onward [43:17] HitPiece plans for 2023Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Stitcher | Overcast | Amazon | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | RSSHost: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.coGuests: Rory Felton, @Roryfelton Sponsors: MoonPay is the leader in web3 infrastructure. They have partnered with Timbaland, Snoop Dogg, and many more. To learn more, visit moonpay.com/trapital Enjoy this podcast? Rate and review the podcast here! ratethispodcast.com/trapital Trapital is home for the business of hip-hop. Gain the latest insights from hip-hop's biggest players by reading Trapital's free weekly memo.TRANSCRIPTION[00:00:00] Rory Felton: We think this space is for everyone. And we think that the smallest artists on the planet can actually benefit from Web 3.0 in a way that maybe streaming isn't changing the game for them right now. For instance, we've worked with baby developing artists that are making more money from Web 3.0 in one launch of an NFT collection than they would over two to three months from streaming. In general, we all think music's the coolest thing in the world. And so we want to revalue it in a way that maybe NFTs allow us to that technology hasn't enabled in the past.[00:00:40] Dan Runcie: Hey, welcome to The Trapital podcast. I'm your host and the founder of Trapital, Dan Runcie. This podcast is your place to gain insights from executives in music, media, entertainment, and more, who are taking hip-hop culture to the next level. [00:00:60] Dan Runcie: Today's guest is Rory Felton. He is the co-founder and CEO of HitPiece, a company that's bringing artists and fans together through NFTs in real life experiences, metaverse experiences and more. HitPiece is one of our sponsors this quarter for Trapital, and I wanted to have this conversation because Rory and HitPiece have had a very interesting past couple of months. Back in February, they launched a platform, but there was a ton of controversy surrounding it because a lot of artists had their music and their NFTs for sale on the platform without their consent, and understandably so, it created a bunch of frustration and news around some of the consent around NFTs, some of the perception around the space overall and how that impacted Rory and the team. So in this conversation, we talked about it. We talked about how that happened, why it happened, and what Roy and the team are doing now moving forward for that not to happen in the future. And then we talked about what does HitPiece look like now moving forward, what are the opportunities more broadly for Web 3.0 companies in music, what are some of the challenges, what are some of the artists that they're working with now, like ATL Jacob, who just signed with Republic Records. So we talked about that, and Rory has a ton of experience in the music industry, even before HitPiece. So we talked about how that shapes his current strategy and what he thinks successful look like, not just for HitPiece, but for the overall industry moving forward. Great conversation and tons of insights, and especially for a lot of the founders that have built stuff messed up and want to hear what it's like to keep things going. This is a good one to listen to. Here's my chat with Rory. [00:02:39] Dan Runcie: All right. Today we are joined by Rory Felton, who is the co-founder and CEO of HitPiece. But before we talk about HitPiece or anything like that, I know you've worked in music for a number of years and you've had a few different hats in this industry. What attracted you to the space early on? [00:02:58] Rory Felton: Oh, man. So when I was 15, I started playing music and I learned pretty quickly that I really couldn't write songs very well. So when I was 16, I started putting on local shows for artists booking regional acts, and that naturally turned into putting out records for artists. And in the nineties, we were manufacturing CDs, so I actually learned the process of printing, shipping it to a factory, calling distributors, trying to get them to ship out our CDs to retailers. And that's how I started. In 2000, I moved out to LA to go to school at SC, was a little bored and started another record label. Our first few records did quite well. I think our first record almost went gold, and so that created enough revenue to really fund the company and grow that record label. And for the next 10 years, we ended up selling millions of records. I developed dozens of artists, felt really proud of what we accomplished. Sony Music later invested in the company and later acquired the major artists that I worked And I took a breather for a moment because working with artists can be a lot of work and can be emotional and and challenging in so many ways, but also fun and exciting. And I ended up finding a real passion for the technology side of the music industry. I really wanted to have sort of a macro impact on the industry in helping artists create new technologies to connect with their fan base, develop new business models. And I saw, sort of saw the old record company structure or record deal structure is sort of a little bit antiquated, and there are so many technologies here that could allow artists to directly connect with their fans and connect and create new and unique revenue streams. And so I spent several years in the early 2010s helping top 40 artists sell music and merchandise in stream on social media like Gaga, Green Day, Snoop Dog, Tim McGraw, A$AP Rocky, all the major labels. And I did a couple years overseas on a volunteer trip and then came back to the music space really on artist management initially, but also in blockchain. I bought Bitcoin in 2014 and was always really curious about blockchain's application to the music space. And in 2018 I co-wrote a white paper on digital collectibles for artists and could not get anyone's attention back then on this space and the idea of fans buying digital merchandise from artists and connecting with them and the idea of an artist creating a layer of community ownership and what they were doing. And then obviously fast forward a couple of years, the NFT space, that specific protocol has really taken off four creatives and four artists. And I decided to jump in full time to apply this innovation to the music industry 'cause I saw so many opportunities for artists to take advantage of it.[00:05:43] Dan Runcie: That makes sense. And one thing there before we get to the HitPiece part of it where you are today, selling your record label and everything there to Sony, what is it like watching the current movement now with other record labels being bought up by other record labels, especially the majors or just some of the catalog purchases there? Because I'm sure you did this in a very different market than what we're seeing now. [00:06:07] Rory Felton: Yeah, so a lot of people don't remember this, but in 2006 to like 2011, it was really hairy for the record industry. There were a lot of unknowns. Downloading was here, digital like iTunes and its competitors, however, streaming as a paid streaming format really hadn't taken off or really been fully established. And so you had these massive problems still with file sharing and people just assuming music was free, right? And just downloading it without paying for it from all sorts of websites. And so there was this moment, an era where like, gosh, golly, we don't know if these major labels are really going to figure it out. And kudos to them, they struck some really savvy deals and made streaming something that really, really worked. So today's era has been amazing. I get really excited for artists that are able to have huge liquidity opportunities if they've built a catalog over their lifetime. And then also I get really excited just as more opportunities to finance your career than there ever have been. You can now borrow against your catalog. You can borrow against your master rights or publishing rights to fund something you want to do moving forward. You could never do that 10 or 15 years ago. So you have players like that in this space. You have distributors in this space, almost playing like record labels and advancing monies to artists, but allowing artists to keep their masters. And then you have record labels sort of playing as distributors. And so you have all these middle men kind of playing as different roles. And I think it's great 'cause artists have more opportunity now than they've ever been. I've been saying this for a few years. It is the best time in human history to be a music artist. It was so hard in the nineties and so hard in the early 2000s to stand out, and now even though we are in some economic challenges right now, and just the macro economy, it's still really the best time in human history to be a music artist. [00:07:59] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I think that's generally where I land with this too. I know that there's a lot of people that have a bit of the nostalgia and yearning for being able to sell CDs and being able to make the money off of CDs, but it was still a market that had tons of gatekeepers. And even without Napster, I still think that there would be a lot of challenges 'cause there were a bunch of CD sales that were of bad catalog that weren't exactly of new things, but we could go all day talking about that. But it was a fascinating time for sure. But fast forwarding a few years though, with HitPiece, of course you have the idea and you see the opportunity to be able to make it easier for artists to monetize and take advantage of what's here. And I know that earlier this year, the launch day didn't go the way that you had wanted it to. And there was a lot of press and some negative things written about just the intent and where you all were trying to go. And I know that there are also a few artists too, whether it's like Jack Antonoff and a few others that had some complaints about how it went down and after reading a few of those, I definitely saw some of the responses and from your perspective as well, but I never really got a good, clear sense for what was the . Intent and what would this have looked like if the launch had went as well as it could have, so it'd be great to hear a little bit about that, because I feel that's the part that was a little bit missing in some of the discussions about what had happened. [00:09:19] Rory Felton: Yeah. So first and foremost, I really believe in innovation, and I really believe in enriching artists, and artists being able to control their music and what they're doing. And so we were looking at this space and thinking about like, man, if I put on my music fan hat, what's the ideal experience I want as a music fan? What would I love to have more than anything? And platforms like Spotify and Apple Music has sort of trained us to feel like everything could be in one place. And so we put together this idea to create an experiment where we tried to show artists and labels and rights holders, hey, this is what the future could look like. Here's sort of this private game experience that we think would be really fun to onboard a huge number of people into this space very quickly and create a massive revenue stream for artists and rights holders. And where we really messed up is we failed to put the proper guardrails around it to where too much of it was public too fast. And that was something that we definitely messed up with. We were having active discussions with hundreds of artists, managers, major record companies. We had showed them what we're doing. Hey, what do you think of this experience we're creating? And all the feedback that we received was highly positive. Everyone was really excited about this potential future for a platform that could turn on a whole new revenue stream for them without a lot of work. One thing I've experienced as a manager and a record company founder is that artists are so busy. They're in the studio making music all the time. They have to go on tour, they have to make content for social media all the time right now. They're so busy doing all these things you don't want to add just another thing to their plate. And so we've always tried to make it, what's the easiest way for them to onboard into a new space without having to create a huge amount of work for them? So that was our intent. Clearly, we failed to have the proper guard rails around it. And we took down the beta after a few weeks. And there were obviously some artists that expressed some frustration with it. And since then, we've had conversations with hundreds of artists and labels and managers and industry leaders, sharing with them how we feel about this space, what we think is coming, and the overall sediment has been really about excitement and enthusiasm. about what's coming in this space and the opportunities that are being created for artists and rights holders in this space. [00:11:39] Dan Runcie: Got it. So if I'm understanding correctly, it's like you were trying to show, okay, this is what it could look like. Let's give you an example of what this could look like. Like, if your Taylor Swift, like this is a type of revenue stream that you could unlock, but the presentation of it was more so, hey, here's where you can buy Taylor Swift's, you know, access to her likeness or access to her music. And you were trying to more so show a demo as opposed to an actual marketplace. Do I have that right? [00:12:07] Rory Felton: Yeah, it was definitely a live demo. There was no music used on the website. As a music rights holder myself, as someone that's worked with artists for decades, we would never utilize music in a way that was infringing on their rights or unapproved in any way. And that's something that I think really got lost in the storm of it all is the fact that there was no music on the website. We had some marketing language on the website, and again, we've looked at this as a beta experiment for a small audience. It was by no means built or intended to be exposed to the world at large. But we did have some language on the website that was not fully fleshed out at the time, again, like many beta experiments are. [00:12:49] Dan Runcie: So was part of it also as well that the beta was meant to be a bit of a closed opportunity, but then it leaked, or then it got out? [00:12:58] Rory Felton: It was public and that was an error on our end. You know, we failed to have the guardrails built around to cut off certain sections or functions of the website that shouldn't have been made public.[00:13:08] Dan Runcie: Got it. Okay. So since then, how has it been having a lot of these conversations? 'cause obviously you were able to drum up a bunch of support leading up to February and you still had plenty of connections now with artists that we'll get into soon. But what was it like having those conversations, whether it's with labels or others where you're trying to communicate not just what happened but also build up a bit of trust given the impact?[00:13:33] Rory Felton: Yeah. What we found is that, well, having been in this industry for two decades, I have a huge number of relationships from, you know, the tops of the major record companies, major publishers to many, many, many managers of both developing artists and some of the biggest artists in the world. And they know me, right, so they knew my heart, they knew where I was coming from, and I just was able to be honest with them, and say, look, we moved a little too fast here. We built this product a little too fast without fully flushing out where we should put certain guardrails in place, and the response was, hey, look, we get it, no problem. We're looking for solutions in this space. We need easy ways to launch collections to audiences that might want to be interested in this. And right now everything on the market feels a little too complicated, right? NFTs and Web 3.0, it feels nerdy and it feels complex. And I think a lot of the early people in this space may have made it that way on purpose so that there feels like there's a level of like seniority or gatekeeping to it. And we've approached this and been like, no, this is actually pretty simple. This is actually making what has existed in the world of music already, such as VIP experiences, and fan clubs, and even, like, DRM music, and it's creating it on a layer of new technology that actually gives more ownership to fans and actually deepens relationships between artists and fans. And so that response has been really exciting and I think that's what's contributed to us being able to onboard the large volume of artists that we have onboarded so far and continue to have exciting conversations every single day with folks across this space. [00:15:14] Dan Runcie: Have there been any lingering impacts since then? Like, obviously there's the initial response and things have happened. But since you've relaunched. And it does seem like, as you mentioned, you still are stable of artists and there are a bunch of folks that you're working with but are there any lingering impacts from what had happened? [00:15:30] Rory Felton: I would say there's probably still some artists that just don't want to have anything to do with the NFT space. I think that in general, there's still a lot of misunderstanding around what Web 3.0 is and what it can enable, and there seems to, generally speaking, a level of negative sentiment towards NFTs in some categories of the music industry. But that seems to be sort of a blanket feeling or sentiment towards NFTs, not necessarily what we're doing.[00:15:58] Dan Runcie: Yeah, I've heard that from, was just talking to a few people about this earlier this week, and we've heard it as well, just the polarizing nature of it that's bigger than HitPiece. And I think it's something for a lot of companies to navigate, but it's not necessarily at one company itself. But, I guess, leading up to the relaunch recently, were there any talks at all about rebranding or anything like that? 'Cause obviously I know that staying with the name is also a statement in itself. [00:16:22] Rory Felton: Yeah, clearly, we thought about every sort of path we could take. You know, we even thought like, do we want to do this? Like, is this worth the battle, right? And what we decided at the end of the day was, look, some folks thought we were doing something we were not doing at all. Our intent was completely misconstrued, and we felt like if we were to shut it all down and say, you know, good night. It's almost like the people that were creating this narrative would've won or that narrative would've become true, right? In our hearts, in our feeling, and everyone at the company that's at the company that was experienced all that, we all felt together, like, look, this isn't what we are doing. This isn't what we're all about. Like, we should stick with it and see this through because we felt like the brand was now very well known for better or worse, and it's up to us to sort of, to see it through and show to the world that, no, this isn't what we were trying to do. We're actually making something amazing, we think, for artists and so far, in the collections that we've launched has done really well for the artists that we've worked with. So that's what led to our decision to stick with the brand and keep going. We could have posited to a whole other brand, but everyone would just say, oh, those are the same folks that did this. So what would be the point of that? Because it's still me. Unlike a lot of people in this space, I've never been anonymous, right? I've always been completely public with who I am. HitPiece was on my LinkedIn, on my branding since early last year. I didn't hide from any of this. I engaged with anyone that wanted to have a conversation and still will. So it's not in our nature to hide or to run away. We think that Web 3.0 is still a huge game changer for both developing and establishing artists, and we want to provide incredible solutions for artists. [00:18:10] Dan Runcie: And what was the hardest part for you personally during all of this, as the founder, as the leader of the organization, but also as a human being dealing with the fallout and just trying to keep things moving?[00:18:22] Rory Felton: Oh gosh. I think for a little bit, like, you know, personally I'm a father. I'm a husband, and so for me, it's just not letting what some people in social media or in the media might say about me impact who I know I am and who I am to my family. First and foremost, that's always most important to me. So that was probably the biggest challenge and, you know, clearly, it's not something that we wanted to happen, but we're really excited and bullish on the future right now. [00:18:48] Dan Runcie: For sure. And I think you have a lot of reasons, too. One of the artists that you have, ATL Jacob recently signed a deal with Republic Records. And I think he's someone who's definitely been rising quite a bit, and I assume that's a partnership that you are able to land in the most recent months. So what did that look like and what has it been like working alongside someone like him and then seeing the growth continue?[00:19:12] Rory Felton: Yeah, Jacob was amazing. We are so blessed to really have just the perfect time to connect and meet him and hear about what he thought about this space, and what he wanted to do, and had that sort of build a collection together that really made sense for his brand and offer value to his super fans that really you can't get any other way. And so that's what we're really excited about. We, of course, knew he was in conversations with major labels at the time and knew something would happen in that space. We just feel honored and privileged that we get to be his partner for Web 3.0 because he's clearly an incredible talent that's had huge success on the producing side in the last couple of years, and I think we're going to see him break out as an artist over the next year and reach completely new milestones as well in his career.[00:19:57] Dan Runcie: And what was it like for what he was able to do specifically on HitPiece? 'Cause I think a lot of people that see artists, they understand what it's like to be on a major label, but from an economic standpoint, like what they were able to do with a platform like yours, there still is a bit of questions, and this honestly may lead to some of the confusion some artists may have about NFTs, Web 3.0 in general, so obviously you may not be able to share all the details, but, like, what did things look like for him right now with what you've all been able to work on and what he's released, and what that ends up looking like for him? [00:20:27] Rory Felton: Yeah, so he's building a beautiful collection of art that's going to be completely collectible, and those tokens will be connected to incredible in real-life experiences. So some of those tokens can be redeemed for a studio session with ATL Jacob. So rather than, typically in the music industry, right, you have to go through a manager or you have to go through a record company. You have to go through gatekeepers to get to someone on Jacob's level. Here we're saying, no, let's break down all the barriers and say, actually through Web 3.0, you can have an incredible experience, and you could work with, you know, a producer that spends six months at the number one rap producer chart on Billboard. Like, you can actually work with them and make a record together, right? Experiences like that we think are incredible, exclusive merchandising items. And being able to essentially build a really connected VIP club of sorts that will get you access to experiences, to events, to really in- person, one on one time with these artists and producers that people love. You know, this is what I think Web 3.0 is all about. It's creating experiences that are unparalleled in other parts of the music industry. [00:21:40] Dan Runcie: So given those experiences, and I think those are definitely things that fans and everything value and things that he could likely build a career standalone on. Is there any particular question or thought about when an artist-producer like him goes in, does a deal with a major label as a bit of it like, oh, well why did you need to do that? Like, you could have continued working here, like, part of the promise is getting more inherent value for the work itself. Was there any tension there at all with him or even with some of the other artists? [00:22:11] Rory Felton: No, because every artist is different, and every artist gets different types of opportunities. And to me, Web 3.0 is not about being in Web 3.0 only and forgetting about the rest of the industry. It's not like you release your content or your music only as NFT and you don't do streaming, right? It's not like you do that only and you don't go on tour, or you don't sync your music to film and TV, or you don't do brand partnerships. It's just one part of the bigger puzzle of connecting with fans and connecting with bigger audiences. I think this huge opportunity for artists to connect with fans through Web 3.0 while also doing partnerships on the record side that they want to do that work best for them and their brand. For Jacob specifically, he has a whole record label, Wicked Money Family, that he can do. He can sign new artists, too, and they all can go through this bigger system. That's not something that not every artist can just do on their own, right, being able to plug into a bigger system is great for him. What it does do is it may limit what type of content an artist can mint as an NFT on their own, such as if you're in an exclusive recording contract, it may limit or prohibit what specifically you can do with music. But those are always open discussions, and every single recording contract is unique and specific and different, and provide artists and labels with all sorts of different rights.[00:23:35] Dan Runcie: Got it. So for someone like him, and I guess as well thinking about how you're building the business, I do feel like your stance essentially is that a company like HitPiece can work, and they don't necessarily have to be exclusively here. They could work with majors, they could work with others. Do you feel like that mentality is similar to other founders you may talk to in Web 3.0 or with NFTs? Because some of the folks I talk to, there's a bit more of that dogmatic approach where the purpose of our platform is that you don't need to do that. [00:24:08] Rory Felton: Yeah. So first and foremost, every partnership we have with an artist is non-exclusive. They could do a collection with us and go to a collection with anyone else or on their own using their own software at any time. That's something that I believe in. I believe in, like, we're not here to be an exclusive partner in any way. So I believe in artist freedom. Artists should have the freedom to do a record deal if they want to. Artists should also have the freedom to say, hey, look, I'm going to stay independent. I'm going to build up a balance sheet of masters and publishing that I own, and I'm going to leverage that in the way that I want to. I think every path is different for each artist and some work for others, and some don't work for others. And I've seen artists stay independent, build balance sheets of masters, and publish they own, and be tremendously successful. They build these multimillion-dollar businesses that they can operate and function like their own business. And then at the same time, that can just build up their leverage for if a major label wants to do a deal with them, they're saying, hey, look, my business is already doing millions of dollars a year. If you want to be in business with my business, you've gotta make it worth my while. To me, it's about, I think Web 3.0 increases leverage for artists if they embrace it and engage that community. But by no means would I look at it as a dogmatic Web 3.0 anti-record company approach. I don't think that's it at all. I think we're already seeing major labels enter Web 3.0 and allow their artists to try things in Web 3.0 that I think is really exciting. And every conversation I have with major labels and people at those companies is it's curiosity, it's intriguing, it's fun. They are by no means looking at it as a do-or-die or like you said, a dogmatic approach. I come from the music industry. I think maybe some other founders in this space don't have two decades of music experience, and so they're wanting to disrupt an industry that they think needs disruption. Whereas I know all these, all my friends that work at labels or at management companies, I mean, they bleed for artists. They put their heart and soul into trying to break new artists, and these are the people you want to be a part of your business, right? You don't want to just alienate them and cut them off. That being said, historically, some record deals have been a little unfair for the artists, right? And I'm not trying to say that that's not the case, but I think innovation like Web 3.0 is continuing to increase artist leverage and continuing to give them more options. More options is really what it's all about. [00:26:42] Dan Runcie: Yeah, and I think even the point that you mentioned at the beginning of the conversation, just your stance on streaming itself and what it unlocked for the business, that is a bit more of that holistic perspective as opposed to some others that, you know, I think the belief that music should have inherent value, which it should. I think it's a bit of that dichotomy, and to be honest, you hear less of that from the record labels with, most of the time, it maybe from some of the founders and folks outside of the industry. But it's a fascinating time. It's a fascinating time. And I know that with you, you're not just thinking about NFTs and things minting for HitPiece, you're also having a metaverse, you have the Lounge and having that as an opportunity for artists, and I know that's something that's continuing developing as well. What does that look like and what does that opportunity look like for artists? [00:27:34] Rory Felton: Yeah, so one, we realized there's a small but growing population of people that love to collect music as NFT format. I think of NFT as it applies to audio music as a new format, just like there was vinyl, there was downloads, there was streaming. NFT is sort of a new type of format for music, and there wasn't really a centralized place to play all your music. There are a couple of apps butting up that allow you to sort of plug into your wallet and play your music collection. We wanted to create a space that allowed a collector to display NFTs that they're collecting from music artists on the wall, but also put them on a record shelf if they're music NFTs and allow people, allow them to come in and play their own music, allow other people to come into a fans room and play their music. I've seen that a lot of these metaverse spaces that fans are using to share their NFTs are almost like part business card part, like, showing off and bragging to their friends and their community what they own, what they collect. It reminds me a lot as being a teenager of collecting CDs and records that were hard to find from really, really new artists and sort of bragging with your friends that you got to them earlier than they did. And we wanted to sort of mimic this experience in a really cool, beautiful, metaverse space and also be a space that artists could brand and create their own version of, as well as invite their VIP community to be a part of, be it virtual record listening parties or virtual tour kickoffs where they could display or present new music. One functionality we have that artists are taking advantage of is token-gated releases. So they might release regular releases like they always do but put out maybe a limited edition mixtape that is only available to people who buy an NFT to access it. And so you go into the Lounge, our system reads that you have that NFT in your wallet and it unlocks access to music that you wouldn't otherwise have. That doesn't just have to be music. It can be all sorts of content. So the idea is you're rewarding your most engaged community token holders with really cool experiences. We speak with artists that want to create experiences that get updated every single month, so keeps fans coming back to this space that they almost treat like a social media platform or like a website, but the artist gets to control it entirely themselves.[00:29:58] Dan Runcie: I feel like the fan piece of this is the unique piece of this, and I know that's a bit of the broader conversations that people have had about the metaverse, but being able to have that type of way to actually physically show what you have, and I think this is a piece that was missing a bit from, I'll call it the first stage of the NFT boom, right? We saw a lot of people changing their profile picks, but ultimately, how do you create the opportunity for people to have some type of visual that you can see, right? Like, people are buying vinyls right now. People want to be able to have those vinyls visible or no different than buying DVDs or VHS tapes back in the day. Part of it was the medium itself, but you also, it was a statement of who you are. Having some type of collection that can show that I think it's valuable, plus all of the exclusive perks that they can get from their favorite artist or from their type of experiences. I do think that that is something that a lot of fans would value, assuming that it can be somewhere where the people that they want to see those things also are engaged in.[00:30:59] Rory Felton: Yeah, we see there's millions of people around the world that build up massive record collections on their wall. And when you go into their house, it's often the main feature of their house is their record collection. And oftentimes, that's tied to a really high-end audio system as well, depending on where you're at and your lifestyle, right? And we wanted to sort of create that experience for anyone or everyone in the metaverse space. And so that's what the Lounge is built around, is sort of to cater to that type of collector, if you will. I think we're still very early in the Web 3.0 NFT space, clearly with where the economy's at. I think we're going to start to see some huge growth over the next year or two, but we wanted to build these tools now for people so that when more and more people start to come into this space every month, every quarter, they're already ready for them to sort of plug into. And in fact, in a certain sense, it provides more utility for all NFTs. So you could buy music NFTs anywhere you want to on the internet and be able to pull them into this Lounge space we've created for them to perform, to play, and to share with their friends and their community.[00:32:05] Dan Runcie: So this leads me to the age-old question I'm sure every venture capitalist asks at some point, how do you compete this against Facebook or Meta and their offering to eventually try to do this similar type of thing? But obviously, you have a more of a specific community. But I do know that with a lot of the different types of metaverse experiences, that type of thought is something that's likely in the back of the minds for a lot of founders.[00:32:30] Rory Felton: I think that there's clearly dozens of metaverse spaces that already exist. We're not necessarily looking to create an entire universe. We just want to create experiences and artist-branded experiences. And I think potentially we see a future where these artist-branded virtual slash metaverse experiences can be interoperable with a metaverse space that Meta is building or with the other ones that exist right now, such as Sandbox and Decentraland. We, of course, being a blockchain-based company, we believe in decentralization. We think that that's a value to be recognized and to be held up. And so if we continue to see other metaverse spaces built on the same or similar blockchains, I think we're going to see them be interoperable in new ways that may currently just not exist yet. [00:33:22] Dan Runcie: And would the same type of logic apply as well for the marketplace that you all have, given folks like OpenSea or some of the other broader platforms? [00:33:32] Rory Felton: So our big differentiator from a platform like OpenSea is we only allow authenticated artists to mint NFTs in our platform. One of the big challenges I see with some of the secondary-focused NFT marketplaces is that it's a wild west still. There's an insane amount of content that infringes on other people's rights that use all sorts of artists' name, image, like this audio without any sort of permission, right? And unlike a lot of people in this space or some people in this space, we actually believe in copyright. We think that's really valuable for artists and artists investors, and we really wanted to make sure that we prevent it as much as possible, people minting content that they didn't control through our platform. And so when fans or collectors come to HitPiece.com, they can feel assured that everything on our platform is authentic, is real, is coming from the artist that says it's coming from. And that's also why we were the first NFT company to integrate with Audible Magic. Audible Magic allows us to scan every single piece of audio file that gets uploaded to HitPiece to be minted as an NFT. And we test that against their massive database of over a hundred million songs to see if that song has been registered previously or as a copyrighted work from a record company or an artist. And we've already been able to say, hang on, that song's copyright. We need to confirm whether this artist actually controls the copyright of this audio file. And so we want to make sure that only the authenticated parties, the owners of works are actually able to mint NFTs of their creative content through HitPiece. So that's a big difference I see versus like the secondary markets of the world. But we also think ours is a little bit more just music-focused, right? Music NFTs are a little different than PFP projects or artwork NFTs, and so it really requires a different experience than maybe what some of the secondary markets that appeal to every one offer, if that makes sense.[00:35:31] Dan Runcie: Yeah, that makes sense. And I assume that some of the guardrails there to make sure that things are authenticated, to make sure it has the right copyright and licensing, also tie back to ensuring that what had happened back in February doesn't happen again. So part of that authentication, I'm sure likely may slow down some of the process, but it is how you ensure that everything that is there and what is transparent and seen is ultimately what you're trying to actually sell. [00:35:57] Rory Felton: Yeah. I don't think an experience that we've built, that you can go to HitPiece.com and see right now really exists anywhere else, and we've really tried to focus on making, one, authenticated protecting rights holders. And two, just make it super simple and easy for both artists who are new to this space that may not fully understand all the language and this new terminology that's come around, make it super easy for them to create their own collections and start minting NFTs with their creative content. And then also just make it super easy for music fans, you know, that haven't purchased an NFT to be able to collect one. I would say that really a small, small number of music fans overall have still entered Web 3.0 or acquired an NFT, be it for free or purchase, and there's still a huge amount of education that platforms like ourselves need to do and others about how to onboard into this space.[00:36:52] Dan Runcie: So for you all, specifically, with the folks you have on board before and up to this point, is ATL Jacob, is he the most successful artist or the artist that's made the most money on the platform so far? [00:37:04] Rory Felton: So ATL Jacob's collection has not launched yet. We have launched a variety of collections from artists like Surf, and we have a couple of collections dropping tomorrow. This interview, of course, will be out after this date. From King Midas, who's a Baltimore artist, and from Pyrex Whippa, who's a multi-platinum producer slash artist, a part of the 808 Mafia. He's worked with artists like Future, Juice WRLD, DaBaby. And his collection also involves granting people rights to collaborate with him in the studio. Some actually get a limited-edition skateboard from him. And also some of them actually get a limited edition beat kit from him as well. So there's all these cool, both digital and in real-life experiences, tied to token ownership, which we believe in. [00:37:50] Dan Runcie: No, that's solid. [00:37:51] Rory Felton: But beyond those, we do have some other, like, multi-platinum slash diamond level music artists, Grammy-nominated artists that we're looking to announce really, really soon.[00:38:02] Dan Runcie: Any hints as to who they may be? [00:38:05] Rory Felton: I'll just say we have a lot of love for Atlanta. [00:38:08] Dan Runcie: Okay. [00:38:08] Rory Felton: Atlanta moves the culture. Atlanta's, like, where my heart is. I love going to Atlanta. I think everyone in Atlanta is just coming. Being in LA for 20 years, like Atlanta's so nice. You have that southern hospitality, but you have that hustle and that combination of both. Like, I just love being in Atlanta. I love the vibe of Atlanta. [00:38:25] Dan Runcie: All right. We'll definitely look out for that one, for sure. Thinking about the company and hearing how you're building it, though, it does make me think about this article that you had written a couple of years back. I think it was an article you posted on LinkedIn actually is like, How to Win the Music Industry of 2019-2025, and you're describing what the type of company would look like and what type of things they need to have in place. And now that we're a couple of years past that, what are you seeing in the industry now, and is there any specific company that you think is checking all those boxes? [00:39:00] Rory Felton: Oh, man. I think when I wrote that, it was one of those, like late night, man, why doesn't this company exist? You know, if I had a hundred million dollars, this is what I would do, right? And it's interesting, I see companies doing bits and pieces of that, and what's fascinating is like I sometimes forget that I published that article, and I've even had, you know, investors and venture capital people reach out, nothing to do with HitPiece. They're just really curious about what I wrote, and they're like, this is it. How do we do this? And it's been fascinating to see that piece impact, if you will. No one's doing all of that, but I'll gladly compliment folks that I think are moving in that direction. United Masters and what Steve Stoute built, I think, is incredible. If you would've told me several years ago that someone could enter the music distribution space with a similar offering to other platforms out there, I never would've thought someone could truly compete. But kudos to him and his team, they've completely proved me, and I'll think a lot of people wrong. They've made a huge impact in, again, creating more opportunities for artists who can own their own content and not necessarily feel like they're stuck to have to do the traditional record deal. I think what they're doing is pretty amazing. Let's see, who else? I got to give out props to Downtown Music Holdings group. I think they're doing a huge amount of innovation in this space, both on the record side, on the distribution side, and on the publishing side. I'm a huge fan of Songtrust and what they built and that offering. I tell every music artist to work with if they do not have a publishing deal, sign up with Songtrust. It's a super easy admin deal that just creates a great solution that captures money that you just cannot capture any other way. I try to tell every music artist, I'm like, look, if you're writing your own music, you're writing your own songs, you're not going to get all your money that's due to you, just through your PRO. Artists, unfortunately, they're so busy, so much going on, they don't fully understand that. And so it's, like, the artists that I've seen turn on to a platform like Songtrust, they've literally turned on five figures plus in revenue in a quarter because that money is just sitting there if they don't capture it, eventually just goes away, which is really sad. So those are my shout-outs. Those are companies that I think are doing it well. I think with that piece, if I were to critique it now, I think it's a little too broad. There's a little too much going on for one company to do. But I'm a big fan of companies that, you know, believe in artistic freedom and innovation and providing more tools and opportunities for artists while also actually creating real success for them.[00:41:26] Dan Runcie: Yeah. I think what sticks out about those two companies is both the partnerships and the fact that there's, you know, overall companies that are tying both of them together, right? So United Masters is obviously tied to the work that Stoute had done with or is currently doing with Translation on the ad side. And then that also informs so many of the partnerships and just how he has been able to help think and expand things there. And then Downtown, specifically how they've been able to just reorganize a few of the things and then restructure to just understand, okay, what could that stack look like. What could it have to have all of these companies underneath, but in this way that feels practical, but not in this way of, you know, a company trying to check every box that's the hottest topic right now. [00:42:12] Rory Felton: Yeah, yeah, absolutely. I think companies are wise to, that are established in at scale. They're wise to take their time with Web 3.0 versus jump into it head-on per se. And I would encourage everyone to experiment. I think you can experiment in this space and try new things without having to go completely in. And of course, we're a great solution to experiment with. But there's clearly a variety of opportunities out there to do things. And quite frankly, no one knows exactly how the NFT innovation's going to be utilized in a few years from now, right? We have our hunch. We think it's going to be connected to real-life experiences and real amazing virtual experiences. However, I think there's all sorts of innovation that maybe hasn't even been created yet for its application, such as to ticketing and other categories as well. [00:43:05] Dan Runcie: Yeah, there's so much more to explore. We're still in the early innings with this. I'm excited to see what's next. But before we wrap things up, let's talk about what's next for you all. What does 2023 look like? What are the big things on the roadmap? [00:43:17] Rory Felton: Yeah, so as you mentioned, we've been building the Lounge metaverse space to connect artists and fans as well as give fans a great way to display and show off the collections that they own. So that's going to be launching soon. We clearly have some really amazing collections coming up from some really top-tier artists that we're excited to announce really soon as well. And then we fully built out now this completely self-service solution for independent artists to come in and start minting NFTs with their content. We haven't really focused on presenting that or pushing that yet to the independent community at scale. But that's something that we are looking forward to. We felt that it was best, hey, look, we want to establish that there is interest and demand for this space. That's why we focused on more established artists, artists with audiences initially, but really we think this space is for everyone. And we think that the smallest artists on the planet can actually benefit from Web 3.0 in a way that maybe streaming isn't changing the game for them right now. For instance, we've worked with baby developing artists that are making more money from Web 3.0 in one launch of an NFT collection than they would over two to three months from streaming. And I think this again goes back to humanity and society sort of revaluing music. In general, we all think music's the coolest thing in the world. We all think music is the most divine thing that we get to participate in as humans. And so we want to revalue it in a way that maybe NFTs allow us to that technology hasn't enabled in the past. And I think more than ever this concept of a thousand true fans is truer than ever, right, if an artist doesn't need to be a pop star to make a living. They really just need to cater to a niche of dedicated fans that love what they're doing. And NFTs and Web 3.0 really allow that artist to benefit from that type of model more than ever before. [00:45:08] Dan Runcie: I know. It's fascinating. It's an exciting time to see all the developments and what's going to come down the pipe for you all, what's going to come down for everyone else. It's going to be an exciting time. That's why so many of us are in this industry, right? But before we let you go though, where can people follow along with HitPiece if they want to stay and tap with what you have coming on, or if they want to follow along, where should they go?[00:45:28] Rory Felton: Yeah, so clearly you can go to HitPiece.com. You can just put in your email if you don't want to sign up yet and just follow updates from us on our email list. You can find us on Twitter or Instagram @joinHitPiece. You can even follow me on Twitter or Instagram if you'd like, @RoryFelton. Everything's open and my life is really an open book for everyone.[00:45:48] Dan Runcie: Awesome. 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