Best Nate Hanson Podcasts (2025)

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Getting Dozens of Leads with In-School Marketing (w. Kevin J.) | 7FMS164 44:17

3d ago44:17

44:17

What if your next 20 leads didn’t come from ads… but a live concert at a local elementary school? Kevin from @jamtothebeatmusic figured out how to turn school assemblies into a student-generating machine. 🎸 Real band. 🎟 Prize giveaways. 📣 Hype from 300+ kids. And a system that gets 10–30% of students to sign up for a trial. New podcast episode out …

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Workaholism vs. Burnout: The Emotional Cost of Building a School | 7FMS163 55:51

10d ago55:51

55:51

This week, Daniel and Nate open up about a topic that affects nearly every school owner at some point… What’s the difference between workaholism and burnout—and what do you do when you feel like you’re slipping into either one? - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school…

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Music School Money Habits (So You Don’t Run Out of Ca$h) | 7FMS162 46:50

17d ago46:50

46:50

This week, we’re breaking down the financial habits that help a school owner stay profitable and sane. It’s not about becoming an accountant. It’s about creating a rhythm of review that brings you peace of mind… - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusics…

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Bonus: Paul’s Shadow on Jesus 12:32

18d ago12:32

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This is a preview of one of our bonus episodes. To get the full bonus episode (37 minutes long), click here. How did Paul’s teachings overshadow James’s vision for Christianity? Could a Paul-free faith have survived as a Jewish sect? Does the Didache reveal a Christianity untouched by Paul? Why do Paul’s words sometimes feel at odds with Jesus’? We…

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Music School Money Problems - Solved! | 7FMS161 44:50

24d ago44:50

44:50

Most school owners avoid budgeting because they think it’s complicated. It’s not. It’s just unfamiliar. But once you get this right, your business (and your peace of mind) will change forever. In this episode, we give you a very simple checklist of actions to do and data to collect to build your first simple budget for your school. - - - - - Check …

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#159 – Paul Made Christianity 1:04:27

25d ago1:04:27

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Bonus ep 1 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-what-is-123011688 Bonus ep 2 - https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-did-paul-125106095 Why does Paul’s voice dominate the New Testament? How did his letters become so central to Christian theology, and what happens when we begin to question that authority? Are all the Pauline epistles actually written…

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Building a Massive Preschool Program in Your School (w. Jessica Hanson) | 7FMS160 49:22

1M ago49:22

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In this episode, Jessica Hanson reveals how she built a 250-student preschool program inside her 450-student music school— plus how to hire great preschool teachers. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com/free Get updates and FREE workshop i…

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Bonus: Did Paul Get the Gospel Wrong? 11:37

1M ago11:37

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This is a preview of one of our bonus episodes. To get the full bonus episode (43 minutes long), click here. Did Paul’s vision of Jesus redefine faith, or did James’ focus on works hold the truth? In this bonus episode, we tackle your burning questions about faith vs. works, Paul’s outsized role in Christianity, and what might have been if the Jesu…

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How to Choose Camps, Programs, and Curriculums for Your Music School | 7FMS159 47:11

1M ago47:11

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Every year, music school owners wrestle with the same big question: What curriculum should I use? There are more options than ever—traditional books, digital programs, custom-built systems, apps, programs you can license... More than you could ever use in a lifetime. How do you choose?!?!? - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on sch…

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#158 – Why Paul's Churches Won Early Christianity 49:40

1M ago49:40

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What if Paul’s vision of Christ reshaped Christianity in ways Jesus’ own brother, James, never intended? In this episode, we explore the intense clash between Paul’s Christ movement and the Jesus movement, led by James in Jerusalem, as they battled over the faith’s direction. Paul’s independent gospel, born from a divine encounter, drove him to spr…

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Should You Build Your Own Curriculum or Programs? | 7FMS158 55:49

2M ago55:49

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Ever thought about creating your own curriculum? Do you have a program that you’ve created for your school that you’ve thought about selling or licensing to other schools? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to develop a custom curriculum—and how to promote it to other teachers and schools. - - - - - Check out our fr…

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Focus, New Products, and Your Music School | 7FMS157 35:06

2M ago35:06

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Chasing every idea can wreck your business. The wrong idea at the wrong time? It steals your energy, derails your focus, and leaves your core business struggling. In this episode, we break down a framework for assessing new business ideas before you invest time and money. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, gro…

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#157 – James vs. Paul: The Battle in Early Christianity History 49:44

2M ago49:44

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(Part 1 here) Who should guide your faith—James, Jesus’ brother, or Paul, the visionary apostle? We dive into early Christianity history to explore a battle of beliefs. James rooted his leadership in the Jewish roots of Christianity, blending faith with works. Paul preached faith alone, shaping a global faith. We uncover their clash—faith and works…

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How Jessica Grew to 450 Students in a Tiny Town (w/ J. Hanson) | 7FMS156 31:38

2M ago31:38

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In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Hanson, owner of Take Note Studio, to unpack how she built a 450-student school in a small, blue-collar Midwestern town—and what you can learn from her success. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com…

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How to Onboard and Train Your Music Teachers | 7FMS155 44:51

2M ago44:51

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Hiring teachers is easy. Keeping great teachers? That’s where most music school owners struggle. If you’ve ever had a teacher leave after a year (or less), if you’re constantly answering the same questions, or if your staff just doesn’t seem fully plugged in—this episode is for you. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school mar…

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#156 – Paul vs Jesus 46:20

2M ago46:20

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Paul contradicts Jesus, with the Apostles’ Creed skipping Jesus’ life... mirroring Paul’s letters that ignore his teachings and miracles. They share personal struggles with Paul’s towering influence on Christian theology and leadership, kicking off a must-hear series on Christianity’s origins. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email contact@almo…

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Advanced A.I. Strategies for Your Music School (Part 2) | 7FMS154 50:43

2M ago50:43

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In this episode, we share how we’re doing it, and we specifically chose strategies and insights that will help music school owners…including: ✅ Replacing a high-level employee without losing productivity ✅ Creating an AI-powered knowledge base for staff & teachers ✅ Automating marketing and social media content ✅ Pulling insights from client survey…

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A.I. and Your Music School (Part 1) | 7FMS153 34:19

3M ago34:19

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In this series on A.I…. we’re going to talk about what we have learned over the past two years and how we’re helping our clients build a more efficient business with A.I. This isn’t just about tools and hacks… this is about being on the front edge of a cultural shift that could give you a massive competitive advantage as a small business owner. - -…

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#155 – Sodom and Gomorrah, The Binding of Isaac, and Lot’s Wife 49:07

3M ago49:07

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Sodom and Gomorrah is one of the Bible’s most infamous stories, but was its destruction really about homosexuality? What does the Bible actually say about the sin of Sodom? And why did Abraham nearly sacrifice Isaac—was child sacrifice common in his time? Plus, what’s the real meaning behind Lot’s wife turning into a pillar of salt? We unpack these…

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Specialized Teachers = Stronger School | 7FMS152 50:57

3M ago50:57

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“How do I manage teachers with totally different specialties?” In this episode, we went deep into how to build a team with teachers that specialize in certain types of teaching, different age groups, etc. We also tackled an overlooked truth: Most schools struggle with hiring because they don’t have a clear hiring system. - - - - - Check out our fre…

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#154 – Dr. Andrew Perrin: Unlocking the Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls 1:12:09

3M ago1:12:09

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Listen to the after show with Dr. Perrin In this engaging conversation, Dr. Andrew Perrin, an expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls, discusses the significance of these ancient texts and their impact on our understanding of the Bible. The dialogue explores the human element behind the texts, the intersection of faith and academia, and the importance of cr…

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Keeping Your Summer Music Camp Staff Happy (w. Peira from BMF) | 7FMS151 42:10

3M ago42:10

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In this week’s podcast episode, Daniel and Nate are joined by Piera, co-owner of Brooklyn Music Factory, who shares the real X-factor behind their thriving summer camps. Here’s what we cover: Why teacher morale will make or break your studio’s success Defining the “energy” required for camp vs. regular lessons Signs your staff is burning out (catch…

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#153 – Abraham: Who the Heck is Melchizedek? 42:38

3M ago42:38

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Listen to the Full Episode! Abraham’s story is packed with unexpected twists, but two figures often get overlooked—Melchizedek and Hagar. Who was Melchizedek, and why did New Testament authors care so much about him? What do the Dead Sea Scrolls reveal about his strange biblical role? And why does Hagar, an Egyptian slave woman, end up being the on…

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How to Get Your Families to Leave Reviews for Your Music School | 7FMS150 33:09

3M ago33:09

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In today’s episode, Daniel and Nate discuss the year-long campaign that helped Brooklyn Music Factory soar past their competitors with 101 Google reviews… making BMF the most-reviewed music school in ALL of New York City (not just Brooklyn). - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in you…

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Search Marketing for Music Schools (What’s New?) | 7FMS149 32:16

4M ago32:16

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Is your music school showing up where it matters most? In this first episode of the year, Daniel and Nate unpack what’s changed in search marketing, why it matters for your music school, and how to stay ahead of the curve in 2025. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music sch…

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Best Practices for Music School Recitals | 7FMS148 45:01

5M ago45:01

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In our final episode of 2024, we invited a long-time friend and frequent guest of the show back on the pod. We sat down with Greg from Piano Express to unpack his systems for running recitals in a big music school. How do you handle a recital with hundreds of students? - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group …

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Powerful Communication Strategies for Your School | 7FMS147 21:57

5M ago21:57

21:57

In this episode, we give a practical and emotional framework for communicating with parents. How to be bold, confident, and clear… And to lead with power! - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com/free Get updates and FREE workshop invites from…

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Team Vacation Days and Studio Quality | 7FMS146 49:48

5M ago49:48

49:48

“How do you handle time off requests from your team?” This was a question that one of our listeners sent in to us. Nate and I took some time to really explore this simple question in depth. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com/free Get upd…

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Year-Round Enrollment Strategy and Calendar | 7FMS145 20:01

5M ago20:01

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If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your studio humming year-round - without scrambling to rebuild every fall - this episode is for you. - - - - - Check out our free trainings and resources on school marketing, group lessons, and using AI in your music school: growyourmusicstudio.com/free Get updates and FREE workshop invites from Nate and Daniel: …

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#152 – Tony Jones: Hunting for Spirituality (Pt 1) 37:05

5M ago37:05

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➡︎ Listen to the after show Tony Jones opens up about his journey from the pulpit to the wilderness, sharing how personal struggles led him to rediscover spirituality in nature. He challenges the ethics of modern meat consumption, advocates for mindful hunting, and critiques the church’s failure to support struggling pastors. Thoughts, questions, s…

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Nate Hanson Podcasts

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7-Figure Music School

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JUST THE TWO OF US

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Getting Dozens of Leads with In-School Marketing (w. Kevin J.) | 7FMS164 44:17

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Workaholism vs. Burnout: The Emotional Cost of Building a School | 7FMS163 55:51

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Music School Money Habits (So You Don’t Run Out of Ca$h) | 7FMS162 46:50

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Bonus: Paul’s Shadow on Jesus 12:32

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Music School Money Problems - Solved! | 7FMS161 44:50

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#159 – Paul Made Christianity 1:04:27

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Building a Massive Preschool Program in Your School (w. Jessica Hanson) | 7FMS160 49:22

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Bonus: Did Paul Get the Gospel Wrong? 11:37

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How to Choose Camps, Programs, and Curriculums for Your Music School | 7FMS159 47:11

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#158 – Why Paul's Churches Won Early Christianity 49:40

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Should You Build Your Own Curriculum or Programs? | 7FMS158 55:49

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Focus, New Products, and Your Music School | 7FMS157 35:06

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#157 – James vs. Paul: The Battle in Early Christianity History 49:44

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How Jessica Grew to 450 Students in a Tiny Town (w/ J. Hanson) | 7FMS156 31:38

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How to Onboard and Train Your Music Teachers | 7FMS155 44:51

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#156 – Paul vs Jesus 46:20

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Advanced A.I. Strategies for Your Music School (Part 2) | 7FMS154 50:43

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A.I. and Your Music School (Part 1) | 7FMS153 34:19

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#155 – Sodom and Gomorrah, The Binding of Isaac, and Lot’s Wife 49:07

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Specialized Teachers = Stronger School | 7FMS152 50:57

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#154 – Dr. Andrew Perrin: Unlocking the Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls 1:12:09

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Keeping Your Summer Music Camp Staff Happy (w. Peira from BMF) | 7FMS151 42:10

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#153 – Abraham: Who the Heck is Melchizedek? 42:38

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How to Get Your Families to Leave Reviews for Your Music School | 7FMS150 33:09

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Search Marketing for Music Schools (What’s New?) | 7FMS149 32:16

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Best Practices for Music School Recitals | 7FMS148 45:01

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Powerful Communication Strategies for Your School | 7FMS147 21:57

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Team Vacation Days and Studio Quality | 7FMS146 49:48

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Year-Round Enrollment Strategy and Calendar | 7FMS145 20:01

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#152 – Tony Jones: Hunting for Spirituality (Pt 1) 37:05

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