Artist Empowerment Radio Podcast

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

81 - Bob's Big Career Shift Revealed!

I'll be honest. What I reveal on this episode is scary for me. But it's something I need to do that I think you can learn from.

Admit it. Change can be frightening. Even when you're self-employed and call your own shots. You can easily get stuck in the comfort zone of what you're used to. What you're known for. What's expected of you.

Just last month, a growing sense of stagnation I've felt for a while, combined with a desire to expand into something fresh and exciting, came to a head. In the weeks since then I've been working behind the scenes on a new venture I'm ready to fully reveal to you now.

Here I bare my soul with the most personal episode yet.

If you're short on time, you can get the scoop by visiting www.DIYcareerManifesto.com. (You can get a free sample of the new book I'm working on there too.) But I hope you take the time to listen to the full podcast recording here.

Note: This career shift does not mean I am abandoning my music marketing or book promotion audiences. Not at all. I'll still create content on these topics (and I'm about to go live with a redesign of www.TheBuzzFactor.com site). But my energy has definitely shifted into an eager exploration of something new and exciting.

Running time: 22:38 minutes. File size: 10 megs. Format: MP3 (64 kbps).

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80 - The Passive Income, Teaching, Uncertainty, Act Now Episode

This is the episode for you if you have any interest in building a passive income stream for your creative business, or if you want to start or expand an online teaching program.

You'll also find some golden nuggets here if you have a creative project that is stuck on the back burner. Learn what you need to focus on to stop talking and thinking about it and get it out the door!

This is Part 2 of a round table discussion with Fett, Nancy Moran, and Pooki Lee. Listen to Part 1 here first, if you missed it.

Running time: 25:17 minutes. File size: 12 megs. Format: MP3 (64 kbps).

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79 - How to Break Through a Creative Rut & Play a Bigger Game

Have you ever felt stuck in a rut with your career as a musician, writer or artist? If so, you're not alone.

This episode features my roundtable discussion with a Nashville recording studio owner, a seasoned singer-songwriter, and a choir director. We talk about the best ways to overcome the fear of change and uncertainty.

Powerful stuff. Start listening now!

Running time: 33:18 minutes. File size: 15 megs. Format: MP3 (64 kbps).

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78 - Media Interview Tips w/ Katie Shorey

Get the inside scoop on what Katie Shorey, the host of Songwriter's Vantage, has learned after conducting hundreds of interviews with well-known songwriters and rock stars. I add some of my own media exposure advice while Katie shares great observations on what it takes to pull off a great interview.

At the beginning I also talk about a new learning platform I recently started using. If you're a teacher (vocal, instrumental, theory, whatever), this is a site you should seriously take a look at. I think you'll love it too!

Running time: 22:08 minutes. File size: 15 megs. Format: MP3 (96 kbps).

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77 - Attract More Fans Now - 4 Simple Steps

Attracting more fans. That’s what marketing is all about - getting more people to come to your events, buy your stuff, and rave about you to their friends.

But marketing is also a subject that confuses a lot of musicians, writers, visual artists, and creative people in general. Can you relate?

You know you need to promote yourself. But you may also feel like you don't know where to start or how to market effectively.

On this episode I present a simple four-step process you can use to clarify who you are as an artist, identify your ideal fans, and reach them in a meaningful way.

Running time: 15:40 minutes. File size: 10 megs. Format: MP3 (96 kbps).

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The "Concert Fans" image above comes from www.sxc.hu.

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76 - How to Make a Viral Music Video

It's what most musicians dream of - a music video that catches fire and leads to hundreds of thousands (or even millions) of views. Many indie artists have been able to transform the attention gained from a viral music video into a lucrative career.

On this episode I give you my top 10 elements of a music video that goes viral (along with two bonus tips). There's no way to guarantee that any video will take off. But if you keep these principles in mind, you will greatly increase your odds of viral success.

Running time: 18:22 minutes. File size: 8 megs. Format: MP3 (64 kbps).

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The "Viral Video" image above comes from TheDigitel Myrtle Beach on Flickr.

Also check out my How to Make Your Music Video Go Viral blog post on this topic.

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