Inside the Playbook: Shawn Desman and Managers on What Really Makes a Great Artist
What makes a great artist, and a great manager?In this conversation, Shawn Desman, Steve Zsirai, and Chad Walsh break down the traits that separate the good from the unforgettable. From delivering “th...
25 Sep 202514min
The Manager’s Playbook 040: Shawn Desman, Steve Zsirai & Chad Walsh - Drake’s Co-Sign, Fame, Sobriety, Social Media Strategy & Building a Comeback Team
Shawn Desman’s story is one of highs, lows, and a powerful comeback. From topping the charts to stepping away from music, Shawn opens up about the pressure of fame, battling depression, and finding so...
23 Sep 20252h 1min
Inside the Playbook: Milana Lewis on What Artists Can Learn From Entrepreneurs
In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz speaks with Milana Lewis (CEO of Stem) about her journey from having no background in music to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the industry.M...
22 Sep 202518min
Inside the Playbook: Milana Lewis on What Makes an Artist Stand Out
In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Milana Lewis (CEO of Stem) to unpack the realities of artist development and partnerships in today’s music business.Milana shares...
21 Sep 202516min
Inside the Playbook: Milana Lewis on The Reality of Music Advances & Shelving
In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Milana Lewis, CEO of Stem, to break down how Stem approaches artist partnerships and deal-making differently.Milana explains why ...
19 Sep 202510min
Inside the Playbook: Milana Lewis on Why Music Contracts Are Broken
In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Milana Lewis, CEO & Co-Founder of Stem, to break down one of the music industry’s biggest flaws: royalty accounting.Milana shares...
18 Sep 202514min
The Manager’s Playbook 039: Milana Lewis – Artist Ownership, Royalties, Distribution vs. Delivery, Concord Partnership & The Future of Music Business
In episode 39 of The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Milana Lewis, co-founder and CEO of STEM, to unpack the realities of today’s music business.Milana explains why royalty accounting...
16 Sep 20251h 46min
Inside the Playbook: Rich Castillo on Why Artists Get Dropped Too Quickly
In this clip from The Manager’s Playbook, Rich Castillo pulls back the curtain on the realities of A&R and the inner workings of major labels. He explains how decisions actually get made inside the hi...
15 Sep 202518min
