Inside the Playbook: Troy Carter on The Secret How To Grow A Music Artist From Nothing To Something
Troy Carter, Co-Founder and CEO of Venice Music, shares key strategies for small artists aiming to transition from small venues to larger ones. He emphasizes the importance of building demand in small...
14 Feb 20258min
Inside the Playbook: Troy Carter on The War Between TikTok & Universal Music Group
Troy Carter, Co-Founder and CEO of Venice Music and former artist management of Lady Gaga shares his thoughts on the potential implications, legal disputes, and digital marketing war between Universal...
14 Feb 202516min
Inside the Playbook: Troy Carter on How to Find Music's Future Superstars
In this clip, Troy Carter, Co-Founder and CEO of Venice Music and former manager of global music sensations, Lady Gaga and John Legend, shares invaluable insights into identifying and nurturing extrao...
14 Feb 20256min
The Manager’s Playbook 017: Gavin Sheppard – The Remix Project, Building Creative Ecosystems, Hip-Hop as a Movement, Passion-Based Leadership, and Elevating Talent
In this episode ofThe Manager’s Playbook, we sit down with Gavin Sheppard, co-founder ofThe Remix Project, a cultural incubator that has helped launch the careers of countless artists and creatives. G...
11 Feb 20252h 46min
The Manager’s Playbook 016: T-Minus - Artist Development, Creative Vision, Brand Building, Industry Insights, and the Journey to Longevity
In this episode, we sit down with Grammy nominated producer T-Minus to dive into his incredible journey through the music industry. From crafting hits for Drake to shaping the sound of some of the big...
27 Jan 20251h 48min
The Manager’s Playbook 015: Natalie Prospere – From Social Work to Grammy Awards, Artist Advocacy, Resilience, Building Careers, Music Strategy, and Championing Authentic Voices
Step into the world of Natalie Prosper in this unfiltered, inspiring interview as she reveals her journey from a driven social worker to a trailblazer in the music industry. Natalie shares how her Car...
23 Dec 20241h 55min
The Manager’s Playbook 014: Jessie Reyez & Byron Wilson – Industry Hustle, Label Bidding Wars, Work Ethic, Trust, and Building a Legacy
Jessie Reyez’s voice is unmistakable, but her journey to global recognition is a masterclass in grit, resilience, and relentless ambition. In this electrifying episode of The Manager's Playbook, hoste...
3 Dec 20242h 23min
The Manager’s Playbook 013: Director X – Shaping Music Video Culture, Drake, Visual Storytelling Mastery, Authentic Expression, Artist Relationships, Digital Evolution, Creative Challenges
Director X is the embodiment of innovation, authenticity, and masterful storytelling. With a legacy built alongside some of the biggest names in music—think Drake, Rihanna, and Usher—Director X has r...
7 Nov 20241h 16min
