The Dream Big Series
Great interviews with creative experts giving advice, fun stories and information on how to create success.
Episodes
March 25, 2022 • 23 mins
Blake Shelton says of Casi Joy, "She has this electric energy when she's on stage and has these unique things that she can do vocally. She's an edgier version of a country artist. She's old school but has a youthful energy about her. There's no stopping Casi Joy."
With over 40 million video views online, and 350,000 followers, Joy has captured the attention of music fans around the globe who appreciate the way she melds traditional...
With over 40 million video views online, and 350,000 followers, Joy has captured the attention of music fans around the globe who appreciate the way she melds traditional...
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February 2, 2022 • 25 mins
Anthony Murray is a professional freestyle motocross athlete and a motocross social media influencer brought on by his notoriety in the MX world. We all have dreams, some of them have more physical risk than others. Anthony talks about the head space it takes pull off these stunts while traveling 70ft and 35ft in the air. His message is inspiring to all of us with a Big Dream.
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January 26, 2022 • 28 mins
Drew Six is a prime example of living out your dream by carving out his career in the music industry. Drew has built his music career in the "middle ground" space and is thriving in it as an independent artist. With great songs, a great show and pro branding and marketing, Drew shares some of his insights with a desire to help other musicians achieve the same thing.
Visit Drew at www.drewsix.com.
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Visit Drew at www.drewsix.com.
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January 21, 2022 • 36 mins
Robert’s extensive songwriting knowledge and experience is backed by over 100 cuts, 10 of those by Brad Paisley. Robert toured with Brad Paisley and many others and continues to write and do session work in Nashville today. Robert's fantastic course "All Things Nashville" delivers a wealth of knowledge on the nuts and bolts of songwriting , as well as, session work.
Topics include:
Song comparison examples
Song phrasing
Placement o...
Topics include:
Song comparison examples
Song phrasing
Placement o...
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January 12, 2022 • 24 mins
Fulton Calvery, my first guitar teacher, just release is latest EP "Sixty 5" continues to live a life abundant of creativity. We had a great chat about his history, his view on music and what it means to us all and his new EP. It was such an honor speaking with this man who had such an impact on my initial years as a guitarist.
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June 19, 2020 • 40 mins
Ani Johnson. Entertainment consultant with 20 years expertise in Music Licensing, royalty administration, and marketing for Sony/BMG Universal, Warner, Palm Pictures, MGM, and Gloria Estefan. Available for speaking engagements and consulting work internationally. Owner of MonoMyth Media, a Music Licensing Administration company founded in 2014.
Specialties: Music and Film Licensing, A&R Administration, Indie Record Company Startup...
Specialties: Music and Film Licensing, A&R Administration, Indie Record Company Startup...
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June 6, 2020 • 46 mins
Peyton Marek is originally from KC and is the daughter of Mark Marek a recent guest on the DB Series
Peyton is an independent artist manager for The Greeting Committee, signed to Harvest Records, an independent subsidiary Capitol Records.
Peyton also serves as their tour manager as well and co-engineered/co-produced their first EP "It's Not All That Bad."
She also manages an indie/alternative band, Maybird, on 30th Century Records, a...
Peyton is an independent artist manager for The Greeting Committee, signed to Harvest Records, an independent subsidiary Capitol Records.
Peyton also serves as their tour manager as well and co-engineered/co-produced their first EP "It's Not All That Bad."
She also manages an indie/alternative band, Maybird, on 30th Century Records, a...
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April 29, 2020 • 26 mins
Can you change the direction of your life with results in one year?
My guest today Monte Clark has 30 years of marketing experience. Yet about a year ago he decided he was not only going to master the linkedin platform, he was going to write a book, start a mastermind class and begin coaching people on how to effectively use the Linkedin platform. He now teaches students how to build a business, get a job and yes even build a mus...
My guest today Monte Clark has 30 years of marketing experience. Yet about a year ago he decided he was not only going to master the linkedin platform, he was going to write a book, start a mastermind class and begin coaching people on how to effectively use the Linkedin platform. He now teaches students how to build a business, get a job and yes even build a mus...
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April 18, 2020 • 40 mins
Nicole Carson Manager of Entertainment Events at NBCUniversal Media
She has 10 plus years experience working in the Music, Sports Production, & Entertainment industries.
Nicole’s areas of expertise include facility management, operations, logistics, event management, client management, production, marketing, artist relations, hospitality, & budget management.
In addition, Nicole is also a professional musician of 15 plus years and d...
She has 10 plus years experience working in the Music, Sports Production, & Entertainment industries.
Nicole’s areas of expertise include facility management, operations, logistics, event management, client management, production, marketing, artist relations, hospitality, & budget management.
In addition, Nicole is also a professional musician of 15 plus years and d...
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April 11, 2020 • 32 mins
Mikey Needleman
How to thrive during a quarantine.
What do you do when you are a full time artist in Kansas City married with 4 kids under the age of 6 and a national quarantine happens? You get creative. That’s exactly what Mikey did. He shares his unique ideas and how he did them in this interview.
Please support Mikey by following and commenting on his socials and at the following links. As he mentioned, if you want to tal...
How to thrive during a quarantine.
What do you do when you are a full time artist in Kansas City married with 4 kids under the age of 6 and a national quarantine happens? You get creative. That’s exactly what Mikey did. He shares his unique ideas and how he did them in this interview.
Please support Mikey by following and commenting on his socials and at the following links. As he mentioned, if you want to tal...
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April 6, 2020 • 32 mins
Wayne Rouse
Founder of The Heartland Stampede
Wayne Rouse is the founder and promoter of Heartland Stampede, the largest country music festival in Kansas. This three day festival has booked some of the largest country groups in the industry every year. Waynes talks about what it takes for a local or regional group to get booked at the festival, as well as, the mindset it needed to go all in from year one on an event this big.
Pleas...
Founder of The Heartland Stampede
Wayne Rouse is the founder and promoter of Heartland Stampede, the largest country music festival in Kansas. This three day festival has booked some of the largest country groups in the industry every year. Waynes talks about what it takes for a local or regional group to get booked at the festival, as well as, the mindset it needed to go all in from year one on an event this big.
Pleas...
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April 2, 2020 • 63 mins
Peter Goral Social Media Business Strategist "The Amplifier of Your Brand Identity"
Peter Goral revolutionized the way I think about and do content. Peter lives his life with authentic energy. He leaves everyone smiling after conversing even if he just shot it so straight they don’t know what hit them. His unique giftings definitely come out in this interview and you will be better for listening to it.
Please connect with Peter on...
Peter Goral revolutionized the way I think about and do content. Peter lives his life with authentic energy. He leaves everyone smiling after conversing even if he just shot it so straight they don’t know what hit them. His unique giftings definitely come out in this interview and you will be better for listening to it.
Please connect with Peter on...
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March 26, 2020 • 40 mins
RAINS WALL - Smile to Success
What would your life be like if you smiled all the time? Well, let me tell you who knows the answer to that... Rains Wall. Life is always better when you lead with a smile and as long as I’ve known this cat, that is the way he rolls. One of the most important things we can do for our lives right now is to surround ourselves with people that will be a light. If you don’t have that, all you have to d...
What would your life be like if you smiled all the time? Well, let me tell you who knows the answer to that... Rains Wall. Life is always better when you lead with a smile and as long as I’ve known this cat, that is the way he rolls. One of the most important things we can do for our lives right now is to surround ourselves with people that will be a light. If you don’t have that, all you have to d...
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March 19, 2020 • 27 mins
Chad has been a chiropractor for many years and serves all types of people from various backgrounds. And one of the big reasons I wanted to have Chad on the Dream Big Series is because in addition to being chiropractor for a couple presidents and many, many musicians
He was the chiropractor for The Dave Matthews Band for 5-6 years, Chad shares insights about how Dave Matthews and Coran Capshaw rocked the independent music market an...
He was the chiropractor for The Dave Matthews Band for 5-6 years, Chad shares insights about how Dave Matthews and Coran Capshaw rocked the independent music market an...
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March 7, 2020 • 46 mins
Billy Brimblecom has toured the nation, been a professional studio musician in Nashville, overcome the loss of his leg and now leading the charge with Steps of Faith a non profit with a mission of providing prosthetics to those that don’t have insurance to cover prosthetics. Billy has taken what many would call a loss and turned it into a purpose. Billy also talks about how their cover band commands $20 a ticket and sells out a...
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February 4, 2020 • 40 mins
Kevin tours the world with the 80’s group Flock of Seagulls performing for thousands of fans at every show. Kevin is the kind of bright light that leaves a lasting impression from the first time you meet him.
Today Kevin talks about the impact his influences had on him early in his career and they are some heavy hitters.
He talks about the power of staying clean for longevity as well as the attitude of loving on people and treati...
Today Kevin talks about the impact his influences had on him early in his career and they are some heavy hitters.
He talks about the power of staying clean for longevity as well as the attitude of loving on people and treati...
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January 23, 2020 • 27 mins
Sarah Mac is a Writer and Mindset Coach who supports creative entrepreneurs to transition to the passion work that makes them happy. She works with artists, coaches and healers who are ready for more money, freedom and fun in life and business. She does this through mindset coaching and intuitive business strategy. Originally from the UK, Sarah is now based in New York. She's also a song lyricist and performer.
Sarah Mac discusses
P...
Sarah Mac discusses
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January 16, 2020 • 32 mins
Don Simon is an attorney, educator and arts advocate.
He is also a volunteer with Kansas City Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts. http://kcvlaa.org/
Don talks about the importance of starting a music career right along with what great information on ASCAP, BMI, Copyrighting and Performance royalties
Also Don speaks about the importance of setting up a bands organizational structure correctly. In other words, who gets pai...
He is also a volunteer with Kansas City Volunteer Lawyers and Accountants for the Arts. http://kcvlaa.org/
Don talks about the importance of starting a music career right along with what great information on ASCAP, BMI, Copyrighting and Performance royalties
Also Don speaks about the importance of setting up a bands organizational structure correctly. In other words, who gets pai...
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January 9, 2020 • 27 mins
The Rev Jimmie Bratcher is a preacher / blues artist who is not afraid to go places that many won't with his music and message. Jimmie plays in prisons, clubs, Sturgis, church and more. His story is inspiring and has impacted thousands.
In this interview, Jimmie talks about:
Overcoming drug addiction
How to re-invent yourself
How to restart your music career later in life
What his daily method of operation looks like
How to listen to ...
In this interview, Jimmie talks about:
Overcoming drug addiction
How to re-invent yourself
How to restart your music career later in life
What his daily method of operation looks like
How to listen to ...
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January 2, 2020 • 30 mins
Dan Weller is the guitar, keyboard, and auxiliary player for Florida Georgia Line, one of the biggest country music groups in the world. Dan has an incredible music business mind and shares a ton of his knowledge in this interview
Dan talks about:
The corridor of opportunity
The power of a care package
The Rule of three
How music is a business
Working a room
You can find more on Dan Weller here:
You can find more on Dan Weller here:
INST...
Dan talks about:
The corridor of opportunity
The power of a care package
The Rule of three
How music is a business
Working a room
You can find more on Dan Weller here:
You can find more on Dan Weller here:
INST...
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