Artist Empowerment Radio Podcast
Bob Baker's podcast of self-promotion tips and inspiration for musicians, artists, writers and creative people of all kinds. From TheBuzzFactor.com, MusicPromotionBlog.com and FullTimeAuthor.com.
51 - Success Secrets for Artists & Creative Entrepreneurs
On this episode, Bob continues his exploration of Seth Godin's 16 Questions for Entrepreneurs.
There's no one right way to answer these questions, but Bob isn't afraid to share what he considers t...
50 - Seth Godin's 16 Questions for Artists & Creative Entrepreneurs
Whether you are just starting a new creative endeavor (a music career, book, film, art exhibit, etc.) or have been at it for a while ... you owe it to yourself to consider these essential questions...
49 - The Power of Doing It NOW!
It's the #1 thing that keeps most creative people from moving forward with their ambitions - NOT taking action on something they know they should be doing.
Listen as Bob shares this excerpt from "...
48 - Internet Marketing: The 3 Simple Elements
Do you find Internet promotion and sales confusing and frustrating? Many creative people do.
On this episode Bob explains how all marketing activities fall into one of three simple categories. If ...
47 - Getting Things Done: Motivation Tips for Creative People
This is the second of two episodes that offers advice on "How to Get Motivated When You're in a Slump." When the going gets tough, should you press on or take a break? How can you hold yourself acc...
46 - How to Get Motivated When You're in a Slump
There's so much to do to reach your creative goals. It's easy to get things done when your enthusiasm is running high.
But what happens on those days when your passion has disappeared and your tan...
45 - Five Music Career Success Questions
Asking yourself the right questions can lead to powerful personal transformation. Follow along as Bob covers five questions that will help you gain clarity in the pursuit of your music career goals...
44 - Marketing Plans for Musicians, Authors, Artists & More
So many marketing options, so little time. So many distractions and noise. Where do you start? Feeling confused and overwhlemed about how to best promote yourself? Listen to this episode for 10 min...
43 - How to Create a Buying Frenzy
On this episode we delve into the psychology of crowds and the triggers that motivate consumers to buy your music, books, and more. I share an eye-opening sales experience I had years ago, along wi...
42 - 1000 True Fans to Make a Living?
Last year Keven Kelly wrote a blog post called "1000 True Fans" that stirred up a lot of interest and debate online. On this episode I examine the idea behind Kelly's post and offer my own thoughts...
41 - Music Publicity: What's Your News Hook?
When it comes to getting media exposure, nothing paves the way for widespread publicity better than a strong news "hook." But what's a news hook? In this short episode I explain what a publicity ho...
40 - The Millionaire Mind for Artists
Want to make more money and experience more abundance as an artist? Listen as Bob shares three secrets of the "millionaire mind" as it applies to musicians, writers, artists, and more.
Running ti...
39 - Electrify Your Soul With Dan Kimpel
Have you ever felt creatively inspired and in the flow? So much so that you felt like a greater power was being channeled through you? Well, many great songwriters and artists claim to create this ...
38 - Florence LaRue of the 5th Dimension
Florence LaRue was a founding member of the 5th Dimension, along with Billy Davis Jr, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore, and Ron Townson. In the late '60s and early '70s the group enjoyed a string of...
37 - Multiple Streams of Music Income
In part 2 of my interview with singer Melissa Phillippe, we talk about her work with Steven Halpern and don Miguel Ruiz, creating multiple streams of music income, using music to serve others, and ...
36 - Elevator Pitches & Finding Your Creative Path
How do you describe yourself when you are multifaceted? In part 1 of my interview with singer Melissa Phillippe, we talk about that, career re-direction, entering the spiritual music market, addict...
35 - Music Licensing: How to Break Into Film & TV
Listen to my interview with Zupe to hear first-hand how one successful musician developed a thriving music career by licensing his sounds for use in TV and film. Recorded in November at the TAXI Ro...
34 - Jana Stanfield: Getting Paid What You're Worth
Listen to this funny and inspiring story as Jana Stanfield explains how she created Keynote Concerts and upgrated her status from lowly musician to in-demand platform speaker. It's all about placin...
33 - Wedding Gigs & Lucrative Niche Markets
On this episode I interview Anne Roos, author of "The Musician's Guide to Brides: How to Make Money Playing Weddings." Don't think this is all about playing the "Hokey Pokey" and dealing with diffi...
32 - Branding Yourself With Ruth Klein
How do you stand out in a crowded marketplace? That's what branding helps you do, and that's what we cover on this episode as I interview author and marketing expert Ruth Klein. Discover some great...
31 - Christine Kane: What's Your Story?
On this episode I discuss one of the most important elements you can bring to your live show. It just so happens, this thing is so powerful, you can also use it in all aspects of your marketing and...
30 - Going Direct to Fans
At the end of this episode, I bring you another clip from an Internet Marketing panel I was on with Tim O'Neill, who has sold nearly two million self-released CDs of piano music he created with his...
29 - Internet Music Marketing
How do you create awareness and stand out on the Internet? How can you increase the chances that the right people will find you? Listen to this excerpt from an Internet Marketing panel I appeared o...
28 - How to Get a Record Deal
Want to know how to get signed to a major label? Or get the attention of a record label A&R exec? Well, Music Connection magazine spilled the beans recently. In this episode, I reveal their secrets...
27 - Five Steps to Reaching Your Music Career Goals
Five tips on goal setting, productivity and motivation, from my newest resource, Indie Music Confidential. Start off the new year with a bang. This is the first episode produced with GarageBand on ...
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