John Chisum is a long-time music business executive, songwriter, performer, author, blogger, entrepreneur, and creative coach. With a career spanning forty years, John knows how to draw the best out of songwriters, artists, team members, and the people around him. For John, helping people break free from their self-imposed boundaries comes naturally, flowing from his own life’s struggles as he’s learned to survive and thrive throughout each decade of his highly creative life.
Things You’ll Learn from this Episode:
- How to overcome challenges and break free from self-imposed boundaries to thrive creatively in the music industry.
- Insights into the changing landscape of the music business, the impact of digitalization, and the shift from traditional record labels to independent artist empowerment.
- The importance of building a personal brand, platform, and fan base in today’s music industry.
- John’s perspective on marketing as the price to win the right to serve people and fulfill dreams.
- The role of mentorship, coaching, and education in helping aspiring artists navigate the complexities of the music business.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Nashville Christian Songwriters: Explore blogs, articles, webinars, workshops, and John’s podcast, Song Revolution.
- How to Make It in the New Music Business: A recommended book by Ari Herand, providing comprehensive insights into the new music business.
- John Chisholm’s Personal Coaching: Visit John’s personal coaching website for additional resources and information.
