As a kid, Troy Carter dreamed of being a rapper, but soon discovered he was a better manager than a musician. He took Lady Gaga from obscurity to stardom – helping shape both her music and her brand. Then he turned his gift for spotting talent to spotting investment opportunities with his company Atom Factory. PLUS, for our postscript "How You Built That," w ... Show More
Sep 2023
Spotting Creative Potential || Troy Carter
Today we welcome Troy Carter to the podcast. Troy is the co-founder and CEO of Venice Music, a technology and media company focused on powering the business of music via distribution, services, and data analytics. Formerly, Troy was the founder and CEO of Atom Factory, where he r ... Show More
55m 33s
Nov 2023
Fear to Triumph: Barkue's Path in Artist Management
In this episode, we delve into the captivating journey of Barkue Tubman-Zawolo, where she recounts her entrance into the entertainment industry through artist management. From working with iconic names like Usher, Outkast, and Queen Latifah, Barkue's story unfolds as she fearless ... Show More
19m 47s
Nov 2023
215. Flo Rida — Industry Innovation, Commitment to Your Craft, and Hit-Making
Before delivering an electrifying private concert at the 2023 Game Changers Summit, award-winning hip-hop artist Flo Rida sat down for a fireside chat with Crisp Founder & CEO Michael Mogill to talk industry innovation, staying relevant, and hit-making. On this special episode of ... Show More
21m 59s
May 2025
190 - This guy turned $1,800 into a $1B+ business (crazy story) | Scooter Braun
Get JD's new playbook Website Selling Machine here. Today, Jon gets into the background of Scooter Braun, the man behind some of the biggest names in music, such as Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande. Discover how he turned an $1,800 investment into a billion-dollar empire through s ... Show More
36m 44s