Inside the Playbook: Dame Ritter On The Secrets Behind a Successful Brand Identity
Dame Ritter, co-founder of Funk Volume, dives into the realities of succeeding as an independent artist or manager in today’s music industry. Ritter reveals how he helped build a cult following around...
5 Touko 202511min
Inside the Playbook: The Core Entertainment on How Mental Health Needs to Be A Priority
The Manager’s Playbook tackles two essential topics in today’s music industry: mental health and work ethic. Simon Tikhman and Chief Zaruk, co-founders of The Core Entertainment, open up about the imp...
4 Touko 202515min
Inside the Playbook: The Core Entertainment on How They Signed Nickleback
The Manager’s Playbook goes behind the scenes with Chief Zaruk & Simon Tikhman, co-founders of The Core Entertainment, as they share Chief's early days working with Nickelback, Hinder, and producer Jo...
3 Touko 202510min
Inside the Playbook: The Core Entertainment on How Artist Development Was Destroyed By The Internet
Simon Tikhman and Chief Zaruk, co-founders of The Core Entertainment, break down the evolution of artist development in the digital age. The internet may have changed the game, but cutting through the...
2 Touko 202510min
Inside the Playbook: The Core Entertainment on How Country Music is Driving Culture
Chief Zaruk and Simon Tikhman, Co-Founders of The Core Entertainment, explore how country music is shaping culture, from lifestyle and fashion to entertainment and beyond. Discover why this genre isn’...
1 Touko 20258min
The Manager’s Playbook 022: Dame Ritter – Funk Volume, Hopsin, Bigg Jah, Independent Record Labels, Music Entrepreneur Club, Streaming, Revenue Streams, Brand Identity, Content Strategy
In this episode ofThe Manager’s Playbook, Dame Ritter, co-founder of the influential Funk Volume label joins the show to share hard-earned lessons from building one of the most iconic independent bran...
28 Huhti 20251h 55min
The Manager’s Playbook 021: Promogod – Music Marketing, Monetization, Funnels, Fanbase Growth, PR, Organic vs Paid Ads & Artist Business Strategy
In Episode 021, Promogod joins The Manager’s Playbook to deliver a masterclass in modern music marketing. With over 230K Instagram followers and a track record of helping 20,000+ artists, Promo breaks...
16 Huhti 20251h 51min
The Manager’s Playbook 020: Lex Borrero Pt. 2 – The Art of Management, Loyalty, Authenticity, Sacrifice, Brand Discipline & Industry Pressure
What does Lex Borrero mean by "Managers Should Get 50%"? THE RETURN OF controversial manager Lex Borrero on The Manager's Playbook Podcast! We dive even deeper into what it really takes to manage tale...
1 Huhti 20251h 39min
