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Inside Beatport's #1 Selling Label ft. Mark Knight | EF EP 156
Jun 18, 2026
40m 27s
Still Playing Bars When His First Hit Dropped (ft. Bontan) | EF EP 155
Jun 11, 2026
38m 36s
How Francis Mercier went from Frat Parties to Selling Out Clubs Worldwide | EF EP 154
Jun 4, 2026
47m 58s
The Rejected Track That Built Life And Death, ft. DJ Tennis | EF EP 153
May 28, 2026
32m 40s
Delete These 4 Things From Your Career Strategy Before It's Too Late | EF EP 152
May 21, 2026
17m 12s
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| 6/18/26 | ![]() Inside Beatport's #1 Selling Label ft. Mark Knight | EF EP 156 | Mark Knight went from freezing on a construction roof to running Beatport's number one selling label. Host Olivia Mancuso sits down with the Toolroom founder. He explains why making a record is like managing a construction project, and why he never took a single day off building the company.Inside Toolroom: 24 staff, 45 plus releases a year, fully self-funded with no investors, surviving on integrity, A&R, and artist development. They also dig into burnout, protecting your mornings, and the future of house music in the US versus the UK.For any DJ, producer, or independent builder, it's a masterclass in work ethic and longevity.Chicago Music Nexus is back for 2026, and this year, we are doing it across two full days. November 20 is Field Day at Concord Music Hall, where you will get hands-on time with the tools, people, and sessions that actually move careers. November 21 is Conference Day at The Joinery, panels and workshops with the agents, A&Rs, and artists actively shaping the industry.Presale opens June 25th. Sign up for texts to get access one day early.Two-day passes are extremely limited. Do not sleep on this.👉 Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth.👉 Instagram: @oliviamancuso__👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx | 40m 27s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() Still Playing Bars When His First Hit Dropped (ft. Bontan) | EF EP 155✨ | dance musiccareer building+3 | Bontan | Hot CreationsNo Art | Fabrik London | Bontandance music+5 | — | 38m 36s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() How Francis Mercier went from Frat Parties to Selling Out Clubs Worldwide | EF EP 154✨ | networkingmusic career+3 | Francis Mercier | Deep Root Records | Hï IbizaBrown+1 | Francis MercierDJ+5 | — | 47m 58s | |
| 5/28/26 | ![]() The Rejected Track That Built Life And Death, ft. DJ Tennis | EF EP 153✨ | music industryDJing+3 | DJ Tennis | Life and DeathBeatport | Italy | DJ Tenniselectronic label+5 | — | 32m 40s | |
| 5/21/26 | ![]() Delete These 4 Things From Your Career Strategy Before It's Too Late | EF EP 152✨ | career strategyDJ careers+3 | — | — | — | career strategyDJ+3 | — | 17m 12s | |
| 5/14/26 | ![]() How to Stay in the Game When the Game Keeps Changing ft. Laidback Luke | EF EP 151✨ | dance musiccareer longevity+3 | Laidback Luke | Mixmash Records | — | Laidback Lukedance music+5 | — | 45m 00s | |
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Why Hate Comments Means Your DJ Content is Working with Tres Mortimer | EF EP 150✨ | DJ contentmusic production+4 | Tres Mortimer | Optics RecordsSlavic House Society | — | DJcontent creation+7 | — | 54m 44s | |
| 4/30/26 | ![]() How He Got Signed by The Martinez Brothers (feat. AJ Christou) | EF EP 149✨ | DJ careermusic production+4 | AJ Christou | The Martinez BrothersSoundCloud | ManchesterNew York+3 | DJ journeyThe Martinez Brothers+4 | — | 26m 00s | |
| 4/23/26 | ![]() Why 1M Followers Can't Sell 100 Tickets (feat. Laylo) | EF EP 148✨ | fan loyaltymusic marketing+4 | Thatch Sammet | ShopifySpotify | — | fan engagementmusic industry+7 | LayloOlivia15 | 29m 22s | |
| 4/16/26 | ![]() Jonas Blue Sold Everything and Started Over | EF EP 147✨ | creative pivotrebranding+4 | Jonas Blue | Elevated Frequencies | LondonMiami | Jonas Bluemusic career+6 | — | 27m 08s | |
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| 4/9/26 | ![]() 500 Tracks. 2 Brothers. 1 That Changed Everything. | EF EP 146✨ | dance musicbrother duo+5 | Murphy's Law | McDonald'sGreenRoom+1 | — | dance musicDJ+7 | — | 59m 32s | |
| 4/2/26 | ![]() How Flashgea Went From Bottle Service Clubs to Techno Touring | EF EP 145✨ | DJ career developmentmusic industry insights+4 | Flashgea | Took the Night | BronxEcuador+1 | Flashgeatechno DJ+5 | — | 39m 31s | |
| 3/27/26 | ![]() TikTok Is Changing How DJs Make Music (feat. Archie Hamilton) | EF EP 144✨ | DJ careermusic production+3 | Archie Hamilton | FisherChris Lake+5 | UK | DJ careerArchie Hamilton+5 | LayloOlivia15 | 39m 38s | |
| 3/19/26 | ![]() Make Better Music in 3 Hours (feat. Josh Butler) | EF EP 143✨ | music productioncreativity+5 | Josh Butler | MYC Records | Miami | music productionJosh Butler+5 | — | 24m 21s | |
| 3/12/26 | ![]() Virality Doesn't Fill Shows (feat. SIPPY) | EF EP 142✨ | music productionfan engagement+3 | SIPPY | ShopifySpotify+2 | — | SIPPYLaylo+3 | LayloOlivia15 | 38m 09s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() The FBI Method: From Miami Music Week to Opportunities | EF EP 141✨ | music marketingnetworking strategies+5 | — | TekSupport | Miami | LayloMiami Music Week+5 | LayloOlivia15 | 22m 53s | |
| 2/26/26 | ![]() Making a 10-Year Hit (feat. Valentino Khan ) | EF EP 140✨ | music industrycareer longevity+5 | Valentino Khan | WWEMiami Music Nexus+1 | Miami | Valentino Khanmusic production+5 | — | 49m 10s | |
| 2/19/26 | ![]() 12 Years to Go Viral (feat. OKAYVAL) | EF EP 139✨ | music productionviral success+4 | OKAYVAL | Miami Music NexusGreenRoom+2 | — | music careerproducer mindset+5 | — | 28m 07s | |
| 2/12/26 | ![]() Singles Are Holding DJs Back (feat. ALLEYCVT) | EF EP 138 | Creating a cohesive body of work is the ultimate challenge for rising artists. We explore the pressure of music production while balancing a relentless release schedule and touring.Host Olivia Mancuso sits down with bass music powerhouse ALLEYCVT to discuss her journey from professional songwriting to becoming a headlining EDM producer.We dive into technical sound design, the complexity of mixdowns, and the workflow required to bridge melody writing with professional electronic music production in the studio.Learn how authenticity drives social media growth and why investing in a tour production team is vital for elevating your live DJing experience.Beyond studio gear, we discuss the producer mindset, navigating the music industry, and the importance of fostering a tight-knit community within the bass scene.Subscribe for more exclusive interviews and expert producer tips to level up your career!👉 Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth.👉 Instagram: @oliviamancuso__👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx | 26m 33s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | ![]() Why Avello Stopped Teasing His Music | EF EP 137 | Stop dreaming about the mainstage and start building your music career today. Discover how a bedroom producer went from downloading an Ableton Live trial to performing with Illenium at Lost Lands.Host Olivia Mancuso sits down with EDM artist Avello to decode his rapid ascent in the electronic music industry. Learn how he turned a basic studio setup into a touring reality through sheer focus.Master modern music marketing with Avello’s "Trust and Dopamine" content strategy. We break down why post-release promotion beats pre-release teasing and how to effectively cut through the noise on social media.Explore professional music production workflows, from mastering VST plugins like Serum to overcoming the learning curve of DAWs. Get essential producer tips on navigating label deals and refining your DJing skills.Whether you are focused on sound design or business strategy, this episode offers vital career advice. Shift your mindset from fear to "best case scenario" visualization to finally unlock your true potential.👉 Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth👉 Instagram: @oliviamancuso__👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx | 39m 51s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | ![]() The Financial Mistake That Ends More Music Careers Than Bad Music | EF EP 136 | You're finally making money from music. Shows are coming in. Maybe you just got your first $10K, $50K, or $100K check. This is the moment every artist works toward—and the moment where most careers start falling apart.The music industry doesn't teach you what to do when the money actually arrives. There's no handbook for navigating profit vs. expenses, budgeting for inconsistent income, or knowing when you actually need professional financial help. By the time most artists realize they're in trouble, they've already made costly mistakes that set them back years.Jasmine Kwok has seen it from every angle. From artist relations to booking during the Avicii era, to banking, and now running ICONAC as a business manager for top DJs—she knows exactly where artists go wrong and how to fix it.This isn't just about managing money. It's about understanding the difference between a business and gambling, building the right team at the right time, and recognizing that financial literacy isn't optional if you want longevity in this industry.Key Takeaways:- The critical difference between a business manager, CPA, and financial advisor (and when you need each one)- Why most artists wait until there's a financial emergency to get help—and how much that costs them- The invisible infrastructure behind every successful artist that fans never see- What to actually do with your first big paycheck (hint: it's not buying a Rolex)- The "need vs. want" test that stops impulse purchases in their tracks- Red and green flags when interviewing business managers- Why communication matters more than technical expertise- How lifestyle creep kills more careers than bad musicWhether you're just starting to make money from music or you're already earning six figures, this conversation will change how you think about building sustainable wealth in the music industry.Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth.Connect with Olivia on InstagramVideo Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx | 29m 57s | ||||||
| 1/22/26 | ![]() Sam Divine on Sobriety & Starting Over | EF EP 135 | When success starts destroying you, do you walk away or do you rebuild on your own terms?Sam Divine spent 25 years grinding her way to the top—from handing out flyers on Ibiza streets to becoming the Queen of Defected. But the journey nearly broke her. Depression, addiction, relentless touring, and the loss of her mother pushed her to a breaking point where the music that once saved her started hurting her.In January 2025, she checked herself into rehab. Not just for the drugs and alcohol, but for exhaustion. For being a workaholic who couldn't remember the last time she just breathed. What she found there changed everything.If you've ever felt like giving up, like the industry is too much, like you're losing yourself in the chaos—this conversation is for you. Because on the other side of rock bottom, Sam found something unexpected: a new era, a new label (555), and a profound new energy that's redefining what success means.Key Takeaways:Why being a workaholic is just as dangerous as being an alcoholicHow Sam went from hating her first sober gig to thriving in sobrietyThe real cost of 25 years on the road and how burnout compounds over timeHow rehab unlocked her creativity and led to writing "Scars" about addiction and faithWhat it means to rebuild your career when you can't even listen to music anymoreThe art of the 5-hour set and why going back to grassroots venues mattersHow losing her mother became the catalyst for finding herselfWhy the industry needs more female producers, not just more female DJsHow to maintain your standards while the industry evolves around youSam's journey proves that hitting rock bottom doesn't mean it's over—it means you finally have solid ground to rebuild from.Want personalized guidance on building a sustainable career in dance music? Book a consulting call with me on GreenRoom and let's map out your next move.Connect with me: @oliviamancuso__Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx | 46m 24s | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | ![]() It's a Burden, But What Does It Outweigh? Will Clarke on the Artist's Trade-Off | EF EP 134 | Will Clarke posted that he was retiring. For 48 hours before revealing it was a remix album announcement, he experienced something unexpected: complete freedom. "I woke up the next day after retiring and was like, my god, this is so free."That moment revealed a truth most artists won't admit - this career is both a calling and a cage. Will's been doing this since he was nine years old, DJing longer than he hasn't, and sometimes the only way to remember why you started is to imagine walking away.Key Takeaways:- Why the artist career is gambling - and what that really means- The truth about sacrifice: how to know if what you're giving up is worth it- Why playing more bad gigs than good gigs is the only path forward- The windscreen vs. rearview mirror: why regrets are valid but what's ahead matters more- Why dating outside the industry might save your sanity- The real question: would you still make music if no one was listening?If you're struggling with whether this career is worth the sacrifice, this conversation will give you the framework to decide.Need personalized guidance on building your career and protecting your mental health in this industry? Book a consultation with me on GreenRoom. and let's create a strategy that works for your life.Connect with me: @oliviamancuso__Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx | 37m 51s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | ![]() The Hidden Costs of Starting a Label with Charles D | EF EP 133 | Think running a label is just passion and good taste? Charles D is learning the hard way what it actually costs to build something from scratch.With releases on Drumcode and Pryda Presents, Charles has earned his stripes in techno. But now that he's launched KONKRTE, he's pulling back the curtain on what nobody talks about: the $2,500 per release, the £1,000 promo campaigns, and why most artists have no idea what they're signing up for.We get into his bootcamp tour with Eric Prydz (9 shows in 12 days, every set different), the imposter syndrome that comes from calling yourself an artist when you grew up in an immigrant household, and the difference between being a producer who makes things sound good versus being an artist who has something to say.Key Takeaways:• The actual breakdown of what it costs to release music on your own label• Why promo companies are eating most of your budget (and why you need them)• The difference between producers and artists - and why most never make the shift• Why imposter syndrome doesn't go away even after you've "made it"• The economics of running a label without burning your artistsNeed help building your artist brand or navigating the business side of dance music? Book a call with me on GreenRoom for personalized strategies that actually work: https://greenroomnetwork.com/creator/OliviaMancusoConnect with me: @oliviamancuso__Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx | 38m 09s | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | ![]() Map Out Your DJ Career in 2026 Using This Framework | EF EP 132 | New year, same you? Good. Because I'm not here to tell you to hustle harder or add seventeen new habits to your routine. The artists crushing it right now aren't doing MORE than you - they're doing DIFFERENT. They've figured out how to stop being a full-time employee in their own career and start being the CEO.In this episode, I'm breaking down the one framework that separates DJs who plateau at year three from the ones who build sustainable, growing careers: Working ON your career versus working IN your career. And by the end, you'll have a four-week action plan to map out your entire 2026 strategy.Key Takeaways:• The difference between working IN (day-to-day tasks) vs ON (strategic planning) your career• Why most DJs spend 95% of their time on the wrong things and plateau as a result• How I built Chicago Music Nexus by spending 6 months exclusively working ON the business• Why some gigs are strategic moves and others are just survival mode• The 5 key areas where you need to work ON: strategic planning, content & releases, marketing assets, relationship building, and career development• The Weekly CEO Hour: How to implement strategic thinking without adding more work• The post-performance analysis framework (featuring insights from Rituals founder Rami Dabura)• Your 4-week action plan to completely map out Q1 and set yourself up for successWhy This Matters: You cannot build momentum if you're constantly in the weeds responding to DMs, tweaking tracks that are already done, and staying busy without actually growing. Strategic thinking is what separates successful artists from everyone else - and it's the one thing most DJs completely skip.Want help building your 2026 strategy? Book a 1-on-1 artist development call with me on GreenRoom where we'll map out exactly what you need to focus on to reach your goals. Connect with me: @oliviamancuso__Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx | 22m 36s | ||||||
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14 placements across 14 markets.
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