Inside the Playbook: Shawn Desman and Managers on What Almost Ended Shawn Desman’s Music Career
After stepping away from music in 2015, Shawn Desman found himself questioning if he would ever return.In this conversation, he shares the pivotal moment with Drake that reignited his passion, the rol...
29 Sep 202515min
Inside the Playbook: Shawn Desman and Managers on How They Sold Out Every Show
Shawn Desman’s career looked finished, until it wasn’t.In this conversation, Shawn, Steve Zsirai, and Chad Walsh break down how a mix of social media strategy, data-driven decision-making, and the “Dr...
28 Sep 202518min
Inside the Playbook: Shawn Desman and Managers on The Human Side of Music Management
What does it really take to build authentic relationships in music?In this conversation, Shawn Desman, Steve Zsirai, and Chad Walsh share why keeping a small, trusted circle is essential, how empathy ...
26 Sep 202511min
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
