If you’ve been scrolling TikTok recently and noticed influencers are now dancing to video with no sound, silent disco style? Yeah - that’s actually the fallout of a complicated licensing battle between two giants: TikTok and Universal Music Group. The breakdown of licensing negotiations between these two companies is a fascinating case study for where the mu ... Show More
Nov 24
From Losing Dream Jobs to Booking First-Class Flights: Reinventing Success with Daryn Kagan and The Miles Husband
Today Nicole sits down with celebrated journalist Daryn Kagan and her husband, Trent Swanson—though around here, we call him The Miles Husband.
Daryn reflects on the highs of her career as a news anchor and what it felt like when CNN didn’t renew her contract. She shares how she ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 19
How to Find a 401(k) From an Old Job— and Boost It!
If you leave a job, you're probably focused on your next move, not tracking down that old 401(k). But those old 401(k)s are your money. And if you don’t find them, manage them, or move them where they can grow smarter and harder for you, you’re leaving cash on the table.
Today, ... Show More
11m 15s
Nov 17
The Financial and Emotional Cost of Choosing the Wrong Partner: Pattie Ehsaei’s Story of Survival and Power
Pattie Ehsaei’s life may look picture-perfect now—she’s a financial exec, lawyer, and author—but it’s been shaped by unimaginable tragedy. Pattie grew up watching her mom depend entirely on her dad financially, a dynamic that turned toxic and ended in unimaginable tragedy. Later, ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2022
So your song went viral on TikTok. What’s next?
On TikTok, pop stars — Halsey, FKA Twigs, and Florence Welch among them — have been complaining a lot lately about their labels forcing them to make TikToks. As people spent the early part of the pandemic staring at their phones instead of flocking to concerts, the short-form-vid ... Show More
33m 5s
May 2021
Is TikTok Ruining the Music Industry?
TikTok has become the modern Radio, this week, we talk about it's impact on the music industry as a whole. Thanks to Slip Stream for sponsoring this episode, Head over to http://www.slip.stream and enter your email in to access 1000+ free tracks. Subscribe to get access to the bi ... Show More
29m 12s
Jun 2021
Is TikTok Helping or Hurting the Music Industry?
After the bloody phenomenon that was “Drivers License,” - I’m sure you’ve heard it - Luce & Liv decided they had to do a deep dive into TikTok’s mega influence over the music industry.We discuss the drama, TikTok musicals, ALL the songs that have gone viral, and what this means f ... Show More
32m 23s
Oct 2021
Universal Music Group: The Gatekeepers of Music - [Business Breakdowns, EP. 32]
Today we’re breaking down Universal Music Group. As one of the largest music businesses in the world, UMG is home to many of the world’s greatest artists, including Taylor Swift, U2, and The Beatles catalog. A discussion on UMG requires a deep dive into the history of music itsel ... Show More
1h 14m
May 2023
What Next: TBD | The Trouble With TikTok Songs
How the music streaming business opened the door to billions of dollars in fraud.
Guest: Ashley Carman, Bloomberg News reporter covering the podcasting, music, and audio beat.
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21m 54s
Jan 2022
Be Ready for The Impact NFTs will Have on The Music Industry
<p>Today's episode is a podcast I did called <em>Mint</em>! We discuss all things NFTs pertaining the music industry, the current state of NFTs, how musical artists and their fans should think of NFTs, what trends from 2021 I think will set the tone in 2022 and much more!</p>
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34m 34s