The Manager's Playbook 027: Ray Daniels - Jay-Z vs Bow Wow, Theron Thomas, Lizzo, Ciara, Breaking Into the Music Industry, Building His Brand & Lessons From the Greats
Ray Daniels has seen every corner of the music business, from making hits to being blackballed, from major label boardrooms to building R.A.Y.D.A.R. Management from the ground up.In this episode of Th...
23 Kesä 20252h 7min
Inside the Playbook: Russ on the Dark Side of Music Success & Healing
In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, Russ shares the emotional cost of success and the internal reset that followed. From confronting public perception to redefining identity, he unpacks the deeper...
22 Kesä 202516min
Inside the Playbook: Russ on How His Day-One Business Partner Saved His Music Career
In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, Russ opens up about the pivotal moments that built his career. From Bugus filing the LLC at 18, to staying focused when things almost unraveled, to why a $250 c...
21 Kesä 202513min
Inside the Playbook: Russ on How He Turned Down Labels and Made $1M/Month from Masters
In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, Russ shares the story behind one of the most unconventional label deals in the industry.He went from making $100K/month independently to partnering with Columbi...
20 Kesä 202513min
Inside the Playbook: Russ on Why $100K Won’t Make You a Star
In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, Russ delivers a hard truth: success isn’t about big budgets or major connections. It’s about clarity, consistency, and calling yourself out.He shares why even $...
19 Kesä 202514min
The Manager's Playbook 026: RUSS - $100M Independent Empire, Master Ownership, Mental Resilience, Fan Engagement & Financial Strategy
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Russ gets real about what it takes to build a $100M career as a fully independent artist.From owning 100% of his masters to mastering the mental game, Russ s...
16 Kesä 20252h 19min
Inside the Playbook: Jessie Reyez on The Best Advice to Capitalize on Momentum
Jessie Reyez joins Byron Wilson and myself to trace the rise of a movement, how the Remix Project in Toronto became a launchpad for global talent and real career growth.From a last-minute application ...
15 Kesä 202517min
Inside the Playbook: Jessie Reyez on Why Systems Can Make You Unstoppable
In this clip, Jessie Reyez joins Mauricio Ruiz and Byron Wilson to break down the power of leverage, the value of numbers, and why no artist wins alone.They explore how building community and owning y...
14 Kesä 202514min
