Inside the Playbook: Chris Taylor on His Biggest Mistake with Last Gang Records

Inside the Playbook: Chris Taylor on His Biggest Mistake with Last Gang Records

Chris Taylor’s path has been anything but linear: lawyer, label founder, and music executive with a global footprint.

In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, he shares how he scaled a thriving legal practice while launching Last Gang Records, balancing the demands of both worlds, and navigating the breakthrough moments that shaped his career. From the strategies he used to build and fund his firm, to the lessons learned from working with diverse legal talent, to the ripple effect of representing Drake on the Canadian music scene, Chris pulls back the curtain on the business moves that matter.

We also dive into his leap to Entertainment One (eOne), the negotiations that brought him there, and the leadership lessons he absorbed from founder Darren Troop; insights on patience, discipline, and vision that apply far beyond music.

It’s a candid look at the intersection of law, music, and business growth, told by someone who’s mastered all three.

Simply put, a conversation like this doesn't come cheap.


Listen to the full episode here -

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Inside the Playbook: LaRussell & Tietta Mitchell on The Music Marketing Funnel That Actually Pays

Inside the Playbook: LaRussell & Tietta Mitchell on The Music Marketing Funnel That Actually Pays

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Inside the Playbook: LaRussell & Tietta Mitchell on The Roc Nation Deal

Inside the Playbook: LaRussell & Tietta Mitchell on The Roc Nation Deal

LaRussell didn’t partner with Roc Nation because he needed a machine. He partnered because he built one first.In this clip of The Manager’s Playbook, LaRussell and his manager Tietta Mitchell break do...

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The Manager’s Playbook 059: LaRussell & Tietta Mitchell - Roc Nation Deal, Independence, Ads, Direct-to-Fan, Touring & Music Marketing

The Manager’s Playbook 059: LaRussell & Tietta Mitchell - Roc Nation Deal, Independence, Ads, Direct-to-Fan, Touring & Music Marketing

LaRussell is the rare independent artist who didn’t partner with Roc Nation because he needed a label. He partnered because he built enough leverage to make the label behave like a partner.In this epi...

17 Maalis 2h 15min

Inside the Playbook: JMSN on the Anti-Ad Music Marketing Plan

Inside the Playbook: JMSN on the Anti-Ad Music Marketing Plan

In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, we get into the unglamorous side of the music business that every independent artist eventually faces: release week feels stressful because you’re the label.J...

16 Maalis 17min

Inside the Playbook: JMSN on Why Music Videos Can Still Win for Artists

Inside the Playbook: JMSN on Why Music Videos Can Still Win for Artists

In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, we talk about a music marketing truth most artists learn too late: a great music video isn’t “extra content,” it’s a long-term marketing asset.JMSN explains w...

15 Maalis 19min

Inside the Playbook: JMSN on Why Being “Cool” Online Is Bad for Your Music Career

Inside the Playbook: JMSN on Why Being “Cool” Online Is Bad for Your Music Career

In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, we talk about the part of the music business that’s driving artists crazy: the endless “how to blow up” social media advice that sounds confident and works fo...

14 Maalis 14min

Inside the Playbook: JMSN on the DIY Blueprint to Grow Without Record Labels

Inside the Playbook: JMSN on the DIY Blueprint to Grow Without Record Labels

In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, JMSN breaks down the real economics of the music industry: a record deal isn’t automatically “support.” It’s a trade of ownership and creative control for con...

13 Maalis 10min

The Manager’s Playbook 058: JMSN - DIY Artist Blueprint, Music Videos, Ads, Touring, Content & Music Marketing

The Manager’s Playbook 058: JMSN - DIY Artist Blueprint, Music Videos, Ads, Touring, Content & Music Marketing

In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, I sit down with JMSN, artist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and one of the best case studies for what real independent artist success looks like when you ...

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