Stay Spongy Show show

Stay Spongy Show

Summary: Welcome to the Stay Spongy Show, where we learn and absorb as much as we can to improve our music businesses and careers. I'm your host, John McLucas, a music producer and mixing engineer in Glendale, California. Each week we will be delving into the mindsets, strategies, and examples that are building people's careers in the modern market. You'll be able to walk away from each episode with practical, actionable tactics to take your game to the next level.

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Podcasts:

 How To Crush It On Facebook & Be Valuable to Your Audience with Raymond Rasmusson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:49:40

In a world where people complain about organic reach being throttled, Raymond's audience is well established and continues to get high interaction on his FB posts. He definitely teaches us a thing or two about providing value to an audience online and creating a loyal audience. Enjoy!

 Should You Be a "Jack of All Trades" or "Master of One"? The Answer is More Complex Than You Think | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:28

A wide net versus specialization is an often-discussed topic amongst freelancers, and everyone has a set yes or no answer, but it's truly a spectrum depending on your circumstance. Let's jump in!

 Self Awareness - Growing Into My Own with Greg Fender | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:16:28

Taking a deep dive into why I tick the way I do and what's shaped me into the person I am today. Greg wanted to ask more about it and honestly I had never considered it so I had him hop onto his mic so we could record while we chat!

 IMAGE MATTERS & Single Release Strategies with Trey Ewald | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:22:37

A great chat with Trey Ewald talking about the importance of image, as well as strategies for releasing his single "Electricity".

 Instagram Deep Dive Part 1: The (SUPER IMPORTANT) Basics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:36

So many people neglect Instagram, the most culturally relevant platform of 2018, and it's destroying your business more than you think. Don't leave money on the table, take advantage of this incredible platform NOW.

 The Quickest Way To NOT Grow Your Network | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:41

It truly does take a lifetime to build your reputation and one second to ruin it, so pay close attention to make sure you don't commit any of these sins that can obliterate your opportunities in your industry.

 How to Capitalize on Millions of Views with Andrew Simmons - Veggie Tales Viral Video | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:14:10

What do you do when a video catches heat and you want to make every ounce of attention count? Andrew Simmons ran into this situation and wanted to reach out about how to make the best return for these crucial days of internet eyes.

 Q&A #2 - Why I Freelance, Realistic Vs "BIG" Goal Setting, Hardest Things When Starting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:20

Gathered up questions from our IG page (@stayspongyshow) and now we are going in depth with answers!

 Where Will Technology Take Music Freelancing In 20 Years? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:18:01

Today we talk about where technology will take the music industry in 20 years, and how we can adapt and be ahead of the curve so we don't fall to the wayside as things progress!

 From Laid Off to Full Time in 10 Months - The Steven Ward Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:03

Today we dive into Steven's unexpected plunge into audio at an inopportune time, and how he attacked the chances he got to build a name for himself SUPER fast.

 Q&A #1 - Big City vs Small Town for Freelancers, Where To Reinvest Extra $$, Managing A Busy Schedule | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:51

Gathered up questions from our IG page (@stayspongyshow) and now we are going in depth with answers!

 5 Reasons You're Failing & How To Win | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:21:31

In this episode we will cover some extremely common ways people are missing out, and how to reverse them to win.

 Building a Career in LOS ANGELES in the Modern Market - My Story | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:20:15

Today let's chat about my story of coming to Los Angeles, and the constant uphill battle of establishing a client base and reputation in such a fiercely competitive market.

 Intro - What is Stay Spongy? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:16:29

Today we will talk about what it means to "Stay Spongy" and why it is so crucial to your success in the modern music industry. Welcome to the Show!

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