Imagine if you had a wiretap, and could listen in on real conversations between professional music producers and their teams—the deals, the strategies, the unfiltered advice... Well, that is exactly what the Producer Management Podcast gives you. If you're a working producer-songwriter balancing freelance work, growing your personal brand, and breaking into the major label world, this is for you. We uncover modern strategies and explore both traditional and unconventional ways that professio ...
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All You Need Is A Plan is a podcast that explores how to get the most out of life and work in the midst of more and more complicated and challenging times. Each week you’ll meet guests who represent success stories at companies and organizations of all shapes and sizes - as well as thought leaders at the forefront of business and the wellness economy. All You Need Is A Plan is produced and hosted by a)plan coaching - a leading provider of Better Coaching, Accessible to All, Empowered by Tech ...
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🌱 Explore our services: darklabelmusic.com 📡 Join the newsletter: producermanagement.com --- Socials: @darklabelmusic Thanks for listening! Rate, review, and share with a friend if you enjoy the show. Credits: Intro music by BRASKOBy Dark Label Music
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What No One Tells You About Remote Production
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14:55🌱 Explore our services: darklabelmusic.com 📡 Join the newsletter: producermanagement.com --- Socials: @darklabelmusic Thanks for listening! Rate, review, and share with a friend if you enjoy the show. Credits: Intro music by BRASKOBy Dark Label Music
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Producers That Earn 6-Figures Do These 4 Things
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14:27🌱 Explore our services: darklabelmusic.com 📡 Join the newsletter: producermanagement.com --- Socials: @darklabelmusic Thanks for listening! Rate, review, and share with a friend if you enjoy the show. Credits: Intro music by BRASKOBy Dark Label Music
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A Major Label Producer's Guide To Making Content
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46:53🌱 Explore our services: darklabelmusic.com 📡 Join the newsletter: producermanagement.com --- Host Daniel Grimmett interviews Australian producer Pete Covington about his transition from touring guitarist to successful producer with Dark Label Music, exploring how he overcame resistance around marketing himself, implemented effective outreach strate…
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My Manuscript For Building A Producer’s Career (Special Episode)
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20 Years Of Business Advice For Producers (Extended Cut)
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22:03🌱 Explore our services: darklabelmusic.com 📡 Join the newsletter: producermanagement.com --- Listen to lessons 1-16 in this video: https://youtu.be/II-L5lJyJEI --- Socials: @darklabelmusic Thanks for listening! Rate, review, and share with a friend if you enjoy the show. Credits: Intro music by BRASKO…
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📡 Join the newsletter: producermanagement.com 🌱 Explore our services: darklabelmusic.com --- In this episode: What happens AFTER you "make it" as a full-time music producer? In this deeply personal episode, host Daniel Grimmett brings together two revealing perspectives: a producer who recently went full-time and IllFactor, a GRAMMY-winning produce…
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Behind the Scenes of a Full-Time Producer’s Client Strategy
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53:47📡 Join the newsletter: producermanagement.com 🌱 Hire a business partner: darklabelmusic.com --- In this episode: - A producer's 1 year update into being full-time - Pivoting from hip-hop beat selling to the pop country market - Dealing with remote clients - Using simple videos to land clients (what he's testing) - When will content start working? -…
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📡 Join the newsletter: producermanagement.com 🌱 Hire a business partner: darklabelmusic.com Socials: @darklabelmusic Thanks for listening! Rate, review, and share with a friend if you enjoy the show. Credits: Intro music by BRASKOBy Dark Label Music
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Operationalizing Equity in the Social Impact Space, with Marcus Walton
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48:07In this episode, we are joined by a)plan coaching advisor and social impact leader, Marcus Walton. Announced as President & CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) in 2019, Marcus shares how he and his staff transformed GEO's culture to prioritize racial equity in all areas of the organization's operations—all while navigating a world-…
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The Life-or-Death Implications of Living Your Truth, with Trans Activist Darla Lannert
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28:25In this episode, we are joined by Darla Lannert, her a)plan coach, Bill Rentz, and Darla’s sister, and a)plan coach, JoAnne Bangs. As a transgender woman, Darla is a leading activist in the Transgender Rights movement, and her story casts a spotlight on the importance of living one’s truth. For Darla, living her truth meant coming out as trans, a d…
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Unpacking the Magic of Coaching, with a)plan Client, Caryn Stone
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41:43In this episode, we are joined by a)plan coaching client, Caryn Stone. Caryn has worked with co-host of the All You Need Is A Plan podcast, Susannah Ludwig, for more than 2 years and her story is a true testament to the power of coaching. As with many coaching users, Caryn pondered the idea of working with a coach for some time. When she finally ma…
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Discovering a Career in Coaching, with Academy Award-Nominated Film-Producer turned Coach, Susannah Ludwig
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27:32In this episode, we turn the mic around to Susannah Ludwig, a)plan coach and co-host of the "All You Need Is A Plan" podcast. Susannah led a successful career as an Academy Award-nominated film producer. After crisscrossing the country, she craved a more stable career. When she met a)plan coaching founder, Michael Counts, in *2018*, she had started…
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Aligning Your Life and Work With Your Core Values, with a)plan coach, Peter Walsh
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29:12In this episode, we are joined by a)plan coach and core values expert, Peter Walsh. Peter’s specialty lies in helping his clients recognize their unique core values, and mapping out ways to live and work in accordance with those values. In our discussion with Peter, we dive into the Core Value Index (CVI), a tool used by Peter to help clients under…
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Whole-Life Coaching for Creatives: How Michael Napolitano Came to See Coaching as a Necessity
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29:36In this episode, we are joined by longtime a)plan coaching client, and the Founder & CEO of Rockness Music, Michael Napolitano. A close friend of a)plan founder, Michael Counts, the two enjoy a lighthearted discussion around Michael’s experience with coaching over the years. As someone who has gone through phases of using coaching then taking break…
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The origins of a)plan’s method and the birth of the coaching movement in America, with Dave Ellis and Bill Rentz
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39:02With a vision to share methods of creative problem solving that he learned from his father, Dave Ellis planted the seeds to become one of the first major figures in the coaching industry, more than 30 years ago. He started in education, teaching and coaching students using the tools that he invented and refined over years of study. This work led to…
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Coaching for Social Entrepreneurs, with Multi-Time Founder, Jessica Rolph
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24:28In this episode, we are joined by visionary entrepreneur and a)plan supporter, Jessica Rolph. Jessica is the co-founder of Happy Family, a mom-founded and parent-operated organic baby food company that sold to Group Danone in 2013. Turning her attention from nutrition to brain development, Jessica then co-founded Lovevery, a company focused on crea…
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Redefining Work-Life Balance, with a)plan coach, Brianna Freiheit
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34:46In this episode, we are joined by the wonderful a)plan coach, Brianna Freiheit. Brianna brings nearly 20 years of experience working in and with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector partners to her coaching. In our discussion, Brianna shares her perspective on embracing a healthier spin on “work-life balance.” For change…
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The Power of Coaching for Sustainability Change Makers, with Kristin Baja
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35:13In this episode, we are joined by Climate Resilience Officer for the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN), Kristin Baja (‘Baja’). Baja and her colleagues at USDN are change makers to the core, dedicating their lives to some of today’s most critical challenges – namely, climate change, racial equity, and sustainability. With more than 249 l…
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Building Community Through Acculturation and Coaching, with Dr. Santalynda Marrero
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39:49In this episode, we are joined by author, facilitator, thought leader, and a)plan coach, Dr. Santalynda Marrero. Santalynda specializes in coaching across cultures and generations to foster successful beginnings and transitions. Our discussion with Santalynda touches on the difference between assimilation and acculturation, as she offers expert per…
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A Crash Course on the Four Stages of Conscious Leadership, with Paola Castro
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47:16In this episode, we are joined by spiritual leader, author, and coach, Paola Castro. Paola brings a strong, positive energy to the All You Need Is A Plan podcast, and she spends most of our time together discussing the Four Stages of Conscious Leadership. The Four Stages framework is designed to guide individuals to a state of “conscious” leadershi…
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From Hollywood Manager, to Non-Profit Operator, to Psychotherapist, to a)plan Coach, with Geramy Quarto
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35:13In this episode, we are joined by the multifaceted a)plan coach, Geramy Quarto. Much of Geramy’s career took place in Hollywood as a talent manager, and it was through the 1988 Writers Guild of America Strike that he first discovered coaching. Inspired by his own experience, he introduced coaching to many of his entertainment clients before looking…
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Big Picture Coaching: Surviving in a Society that Doesn’t Work for Everyone, with Amy Chiang
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35:37In this episode, we are joined by a)plan coach and change-maker to the core, Amy Chiang. As an Asian American, Amy grew up with an “outsider” perspective that has profoundly impacted her life’s work. The founder of Forma Leadership Institute, Amy is a leading voice for those who have experienced disenfranchisement or disempowerment by larger system…
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Belonging and Connecting to What Matters Most, with a)plan Coach, Walter Crawford
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35:38In this episode, we are joined by valued a)plan coach, Walter Crawford. As a former C-level executive within DC government, Walter brings more than twenty years of human resources and operations leadership to his coaching engagements. Our discussion with Walter largely centers around issues of belonging and inclusion in 2021. He keenly points out t…
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How Coaching Changed the Game at Tides Foundation, with Director of People, Ashley Bastinelli
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21:34In this episode, we are joined by Director of People at Tides Foundation, and longtime a)plan user and champion, Ashley Bastinelli. This is the second episode of a two-part series featuring key executives at Tides Foundation, the first of which featured Tides COO, Michael Mosby. Ashley shares her perspective on the Tides and a)plan partnership, bot…
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Personal Empowerment and Organizational Transformation at Tides, with COO, Michael Mosby
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23:56In this episode, we are joined by a cherished a)plan coaching user, and COO of Tides Foundation, Michael Mosby. Michael discusses his extensive experience with a)plan, both on an organizational level at Tides, and just as importantly, on a personal level. He shares some of the tools a)plan brought to Tides - from feedback frameworks, to decision-ma…
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25 Years of Coaching for Change Makers, with Coaching Pioneer, JoAnne Bangs
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34:16In this episode, we are joined by one of the longest tenured coaches in the coaching industry, and now a proud a)plan coach, JoAnne Bangs. JoAnne’s work in the personal development space dates back as far as 1976 at the beginning of the Human Potential Movement. Officially establishing herself as a professional leadership coach more than 20 years a…
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Genuine Inclusion and How Coaching Helps Create It, with Mahama Nyankamawu
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31:48In this episode, we are joined by the charismatic, Mahama Nyankamawu, who brings with him a treasure trove of perspective on the value of inclusion in the workplace. Mahama is an a)plan coach whose mission is to empower the long-term wellbeing and impact of leaders, often achieving so through his work in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging …
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Coaching in Silicon Valley and Beyond, with Kirsten Romer
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27:36In this episode, host and a)plan coaching founder, Michael Counts, talks with a)plan coach, Kirsten Romer, about her work in Silicon Valley and beyond as a coach and leader of Women’s Circles. The discussion explores the value, power, and importance of this kind of support for women in the worlds of Venture Capital and Silicon Valley tech companies…
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The Rising Tide of Gender Equity in the Workplace, with Denise Bray & Peter Chandonnet
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48:20In this episode of the All You Need Is A Plan podcast, we are joined by coaching pioneers and thought leaders in gender equity, Denise Bray & Peter Chandonnet. Between the two of them, Denise and Peter have led forward-thinking coaching programs at the world’s leading companies, including Apple, Google, Salesforce, and more. This episode largely re…
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Redefining “Selfish”: Keeping Your Tank Full, with the Multifaceted, Collin Baja
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34:13In this episode, we’re joined by world traveler, actor, dancer, model, and a)plan coach, Collin Baja. As a coach for a wide range of clients–from C-level executives to stay-at-home moms–Collin’s approach rarely wavers: Wellness is all-important, and it requires a full tank. Under the umbrella of wellness, we discuss what it means to redefine “selfi…
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Coaching and Its Foundational Role at an Award-Winning Architecture Firm, with Nilay Oza and Peter Sabbeth
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34:20In this episode, we are joined by Nilay Oza and Peter Sabbeth, founders of innovative architectural firm, Oza Sabbeth. As early a)plan clients, Nilay and Peter discuss the ways in which coaching has helped fuel their longtime, award-winning partnership. From providing a shared internal language, to goal aspiration, to employee morale, coaching has …
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Excellence with Ease: Walking our talk at a)plan coaching, with Molly Rodau and Michele Christensen
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36:33In this episode, we are joined by a)plan coaching’s Head of Operations, Molly Rodau and 20-year personal and professional coach, Michele Christensen. Hosting the discussion this time are both a)plan founders (and two of Michele’s coachees), Michael Counts and Sara Ellis Conant, as we explore what it means to achieve excellence with ease. We discuss…
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Changing the World Without Losing Your Mind: The Intersection of Leadership, Coaching and Wellbeing at High Impact Nonprofits, with Alex Counts
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36:42In this episode, we speak with Alex Counts, a leader in microfinance and poverty eradication for over 30 years. In 1997, with the support of Nobel Laureate, Dr. Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh, Alex established the Grameen Foundation and served as its CEO for the next 18 years. Alex is no stranger to thinking big, imagining a better future, and making…
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Coaching at the Newest Stock Exchange in the United States, with Holly Grant & Martin Alvarez of LTSE
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34:14In this episode, we speak with Holly Grant (Chief Operating Officer) and Martin Alvarez (Chief Commercial Officer) at Long-Term Stock Exchange (LTSE), the newest stock exchange in the United States. As long time a)plan users, our guests explain how coaching is the perfect compliment to the ongoing development of LTSE’s culture – one defined by sust…
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Coaching & Racial Equity: Supporting Black Leaders in a Time of Critical Change | Erwin Acox and Brian Gadsden
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43:50In this episode, we’re joined by Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Tides Foundation, Erwin Acox, and our very own Head of Strategy and Racial Equity, Brian Gadsden. Erwin and Brian lead a special Inauguration Day discussion around a renewed sense of optimism and opportunity for black leaders and the greater fight for racial equi…
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Coaching for Parents in the Age of Teen Anxiety, with Award-Winning Filmmaker, Karin Gornick
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35:18In this episode, we speak with award-winning filmmaker (but “Mom” first), Karin Gornick. Karin is a creative leader in the fields of mental health, teenage anxiety, and parenting. Her many documentaries, including “Angst,” “Screenagers,” and “Trauma,” have received critical acclaim for bringing awareness to critical, yet long overlooked, crises aff…
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Game Changer: Coaching and its role in the talent economy
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45:19In this episode we speak with Michael Solomon and Rishon Blumberg, founders of 10X Management, and hear about their new book, Game Changer: How To Be 10X In The Talent Economy, and discuss the role of coaching in their approach to managing top talent in a range of different fields.
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Coaching and Diapers: How coaching helped Lisa Truong build "Help A Mother Out” into one the nation’s largest diaper banks
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33:10In this episode, a)plan coaching co-founders, Michael Counts and Sara Ellis Conant speak with Lisa Truong, Founder & Executive Director of Help a Mother Out. With a vision born at her kitchen table, a team of dedicated partners, and the ongoing support of her coach, Lisa grew her organization by more than 30X over six years from a grassroots, volun…
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Pilot: Michael Counts and Sara Ellis Conant
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32:12In this pilot episode, a)plan coaching co-founders, Michael Counts and Sara Ellis Conant, discuss the company’s vision and the role coaching has played in their lives, as well as the impact that coaching has had on the people they coach at the companies they serve. To learn more about a)plan, visit https://www.a-plancoaching.com/…
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