Artist Empowerment Radio Podcast

Bob Baker's Podcast of Self-Promotion Tips and Inspiration for Musicians, Artists, Writers and Creative People of All Kinds

65 - The Most Profound Thing You Can Do for Yourself as an Artist Right Now

Are you living a creative life that fully expresses who you are? Do you give your gifts and talents the attention and energy they deserve? Or are you just getting by, doing what you can, coming up with excuses, and waiting for some ideal situation to arrive?

Listen to this episode as Bob shares his creative journey and a principle that will make your art and life profoundly more rewarding.

Please post your ideas in the Comments below.

Running time: 11:23 minutes. File size: 10 megs. Format: MP3 (128 kbps).

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Stuff mentioned on this episode:
The music at the beginning and end of the episode is "Aware Awake Alive" by Soul Massage (which happens to be Bob's electronic music project with his significant other, Pooki). Visit www.SoulMassageMusic.com for more info.

The image above is by Alexandre Duret-Lutz.

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64 - Boost Your Creative Self-Confidence Using Two Simple Words

In this new "strollcast" Bob offers some powerful ideas about self-confidence and self-worth as an artist.

In ten short minutes he reveals a common mistake that robs creative people of their power, and offers a simple two-word phrase that will empower you and the people who support your talents.

Oh, this episode was also recorded in an "exotic location," thousands of miles from Bob's home. Hmm ...

How do you deal with self-confidence and self-worth as an artist?

Please post your ideas in the Comments below.

Running time: 10:07 minutes. File size: 9 megs. Format: MP3 (128 kbps).

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Stuff mentioned on this episode:
The music at the beginning and end of the episode is "Aware Awake Alive" by Soul Massage (which happens to be Bob's electronic music project with his significant other, Pooki). Visit www.SoulMassageMusic.com for more info.

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63 - Pomplamoose Interview, Part 2 - Jack & Nataly Share Their DIY Music Success Story

In part two of Bob's interview with Pomplamoose, Jack Conte and Nataly Dawn share their first-hand experiences with: indie celebrity status, landing car commercials, selling cover songs, how they make a living with no physical products and few live shows, and more.

They also have some tough love and a reality check for DIY music naysayers. This is a good one, so listen up!

Running time: 21:37 minutes. File size: 20 megs. Format: MP3 (128 kbps).

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Stuff mentioned on this episode:
The music at the beginning and end of the episode is "Aware Awake Alive" by Soul Massage (which happens to be Bob's electronic music project with his significant other, Pooki). Visit www.SoulMassageMusic.com for more info.

What do you think of Jack and Nataly's DIY music success story with Pomplamoose?

Please post your ideas in the Comments below.

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62 - Pomplamoose Interview w/ Jack Conte & Nataly Dawn - Part 1

What could you learn from a musical duo with more than 300,000 YouTube subscribers and 60 million total video views who sell more than 100,000 downloads a year?

You're about to find out as Bob interviews Jack Conte and Nataly Dawn of the successful duo known as Pomplamoose.

This is an indie music success story that will inspire you. Listen as they reveal the steps they took and the strategy behind it. Plus, Bob's starts off with an embarrassing screw-up ... and at the end of this episode, Jack admits one way that Pomplamoose messed up with their marketing.

Start listening now!

Running time: 23:41 minutes. File size: 21 megs. Format: MP3 (128 kbps).

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Stuff mentioned on this episode: The music at the beginning and end of the episode is "Aware Awake Alive" by Soul Massage (which happens to be Bob's electronic music project with his significant other, Pooki). Visit www.SoulMassageMusic.com for more info.

What do you think of Jack and Nataly's DIY success story with Pomplamoose so far?

Please post your ideas in the Comments below.

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61 - Stop Marketing, Start Engaging - Scott Stratten & UnMarketing

Bob's interview series continues with Scott Stratten, author of "UnMarketing: Stop Marketing. Start Engaging."

Not only is he an expert in viral, social and authentic marketing (which he calls "Un-Marketing") ... Scott is also a former band manager with a lot of great advice for indie artists and managers.

Wait till you hear the killer way he built a mailing list and a following that attended one band's live shows in Toronto.

Running time: 23:27 minutes. File size: 21 megs. Format: MP3 (128 kbps).

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What do you think about Scott Stratten's UnMarketing ideas?

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60 - Jason Van Orden, Internet Business Mastery for Musicians

Jason Van Orden (known as Jay on the "Internet Business Mastery" podcast) is Bob's guest on this episode. Jason is one of the most sought after new media consultants around -- who also happens to be a musician!

On this interview, Jason and Bob discuss the best ways that musicians can define their audience, brand themselves, communicate who they are to potential fans, and more. A must-hear interview!

NOTE: In the first minute and a half of this podcast I make an unexpected public announcement that may surprise a lot of people. Hmm ... What is it?

Running time: 31:18 minutes. File size: 14 megs. Format: MP3 (64 kbps).

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Stuff mentioned on this episode:
What do you think about applying these Internet marketing tactics to your music career?

Please post your ideas in the Comments below.

The show intro music is the beginning groove from "Fickle Mind" by Heidi McCurdy. Thanks to Angela Stevens for the great voice-over work.

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