How One Ex‑Booking Agent Built a $10M AI Empire for Indie Musicians

About this episode

Brad Stewart discusses his transition from booking agent to creating Music Mogul AI, emphasizing action and efficiency for independent musicians.

In this conversation, Brad Stewart shares his extensive experience in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of action and execution for aspiring founders. He discusses his journey from being a booking agent to developing Music Mogul AI, a software designed to streamline the management and marketing processes for independent artists. Brad highlights the onboarding process, cost savings, and efficiency of the software, while also providing insights into strategies for success in the music industry. He concludes with recommendations for personal productivity and innovative business ideas. Takeaways Patience is key in any industry, especially music. Action is more important than analysis; start doing something. Learning from failure is crucial for growth. Being obsessed with your work can lead to success. The traditional music industry model is inefficient and needs disruption. Music Mogul AI aims to empower independent artists with technology. A strong online presence is essential for artists today. Incremental improvements can lead to significant results over time. Creating a memorable experience for fans is vital for musicians. Drones can be a fun and creative outlet…

People in this episode

Host: Ash Lonare

Guest: Brad Stewart

Topics covered

• music industry
• AI technology
• independent artists
• entrepreneurship
• productivity
• marketing strategies

Keywords

• AI
• independent musicians
• music industry
• entrepreneurship
• productivity
• marketing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Music Mogul AI

Books & works: Atomic Habits

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