Making It with Chris G.

Chris Goyzueta

Chris G. has been in the Music Business since 2006 as a concert promoter, artist manager, and booking agent. “Making It” is not about being on top of the charts, winning mainstream awards, or having millions of social media followers. Though those things are nice, that’s a very small percentage of the industry. “Making It” is about having conversations with people that do what they love full time, instead of being stuck with a career they hate. Throughout his journey, Chris has met many inspiring individuals who have in his eyes “made it” and who have an abundant amount of stories and wisdom that should be shared with the world of aspiring creatives, musicians, actors, athletes, and entrepreneurs. The objective of this podcast is to educate and motivate individuals by sharing stories of people who are “making it” every day.

  • 1 hour 41 minutes
    #167: Steph Belcher - Taxes for Musicians & What Type of Business to Setup

    It's hard for musicians and people in the music business to find accountants and tax experts that understand how our industry works. Steph Belcher is a tax and business expert that has worked in many different areas of the music industry for 20 years. She's worked with some really big names in the music industry, and during the 2008 market crash, started transitioning to working with taxes and bookkeeping. Today, she helps musicians all over the country with filing their taxes and setting up their businesses. 

    To learn more about Step Belcher visit https://stephbelcher.com/

    Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy

    Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ 

    Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/aboutme

    What's that sound?I have Tourette Syndrome, which is why you may hear a regular vocal sound. My producer calls it Jazz. I have quite a few tics and have had Tourette Syndrome since I was 6 years old. To learn more about Tourette's or support research for Tourette Syndrome, please visit https://tourette.org/. 

    22 February 2022, 12:20 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    #166: Tara Divina - Developing Your Artist Brand & Music Business Strategy
    Tara Divina is a heart-healing medicine musician who creates songs to bring our deepest prayers into reality. She draws on her experience as a Vice President at the Warner Music Group to offer business coaching for conscious musicians, visionary artists, and business owners so they can build an organic fan base using authentic self-expression, and generate a sustainable income using all of their gifts.

    Tara has worked with hundreds of musicians and dozens of record labels over 10+ years to generate tens of millions in digital music sales. She currently works with a small, exclusive selection of musicians, authors, and artists to help them reclaim their identity as creative artists, integrate it into their existing businesses, and build a following.

    In this episode, we discuss branding, Spotify playlisting, engaging with people on social media, crowdfunding, and much more. 

    You can learn more about Tara at taradivina.com

    Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy

    Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ 

    Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/aboutme

    What's that sound?I have Tourette Syndrome, which is why you may hear a regular vocal sound. My producer calls it Jazz. I have quite a few tics and have had Tourette Syndrome since I was 6 years old. To learn more about Tourette's or support research for Tourette Syndrome, please visit https://tourette.org/. 

    1 February 2022, 3:41 pm
  • 24 minutes 11 seconds
    #165: When Should Music Artists Start Using NFT's & How they Can Add Value to Your Community
    So much talk about NFT's, Crypto, and Web 3.0. Is it something that every music artist should be using though? Or at what point should artists start using NFT's? How can they add value to your community and brand? In this episode of the NIFTY Music Show, Greg Rollett, and I discuss these topics and take a deep dive on how NFT's can create community, offer value, and much more. 

    Connect with Greg Rollett at https://www.instagram.com/gregrollett.

    Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy

    Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ 

    Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/aboutme

    What's that sound?I have Tourette Syndrome, which is why you may hear a regular vocal sound. My producer calls it Jazz. I have quite a few tics and have had Tourette Syndrome since I was 6 years old. To learn more about Tourette's or support research for Tourette Syndrome, please visit https://tourette.org/. 

     

    29 January 2022, 12:18 pm
  • 45 minutes 21 seconds
    #164: How Do Shows Get Booked? The Booking Process from Avail to Announce (A MASTER CLASS)
    How do shows get booked? Who decides what artist plays in what venue? Who the players in the game?  This episode is about the entire booking process from receiving an artist's available date to announcing a show. A concert booking Masterclass! 

    Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy

    Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ 

    Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/aboutme

    What's that sound?I have Tourette Syndrome, which is why you may hear a regular vocal sound. My producer calls it Jazz. I have quite a few tics and have had Tourette Syndrome since I was 6 years old. To learn more about Tourette's or support research for Tourette Syndrome, please visit https://tourette.org/. 

    25 January 2022, 10:00 am
  • 12 minutes 6 seconds
    #163: Buying NFT's on ROYAL - What You Need to Know

    For the past few weeks, I've talked about the NFT Music marketplace ROYAL. Recently,  I tried to buy my first NFT on ROYAL, and have some things to share about the buying experience on the platform. In this episode, I'll go over what went wrong with the experience, how to buy on ROYAL, and more. 

    Welcome to the NIFTY Music Show on the Making It Network!

    Connect with Greg Rollett at https://www.instagram.com/gregrollett.

    Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy

    Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ 

    Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/aboutme

    What's that sound?I have Tourette Syndrome, which is why you may hear a regular vocal sound. My producer calls it Jazz. I have quite a few tics and have had Tourette Syndrome since I was 6 years old. To learn more about Tourette's or support research for Tourette Syndrome, please visit https://tourette.org/. 

    14 January 2022, 3:03 pm
  • 55 minutes 48 seconds
    #162: Musicians Have the Blueprint to End Poverty

    Musicians have the blueprint to end poverty. This episode is inspired from a talk I did for my final lecture I did for an Entertainment Finance course. It was part of a four week financial freedom series where students learned about the different economic schools, income producing assets, how to analyze stocks, Web 3.0, and finished with the musicians business blueprint. I believe the model that musicians, and really most of the music industry operate in, is a map on how we can build up the middle class, income class, and work towards ending poverty in America. This talk focuses on happiness, ownership, and education. I hope you enjoy! 

    Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy

    Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ 

    Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/aboutme

    What's that sound?I have Tourette Syndrome, which is why you may hear a regular vocal sound. My producer calls it Jazz. I have quite a few tics and have had Tourette Syndrome since I was 6 years old. To learn more about Tourette's or support research for Tourette Syndrome, please visit https://tourette.org/. 

     

    11 January 2022, 10:00 am
  • 34 minutes 6 seconds
    #161: NAS Releases His First NFT's on ROYAL, the Final Nipsy Hussle Album & Audius is Ready to Compete with Spotify

    In this episode, Greg Rollett and I discuss NAS releasing his first two singles on ROYAL. A platform he's an investor in, and recently released its first track by 3lau, now worth over $6 Million.

    The final Nipsy Hussle album is being released as an NFT on a new digital rights management platform called RAIRTECH. Only 1,000 copies will be available, but the starting price is big money! 

    Audius is a new Web 3.0 streaming platform looking to compete with Spotify. The platform has many big-name investors. such as Katy Perry,  Nas, Jason Derulo, and many more. 

    Welcome to the NIFTY Music Show on the Making It Network!

    Connect with Greg Rollett at https://www.instagram.com/gregrollett.

    Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy

    Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ 

    Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/aboutme

    What's that sound?I have Tourette Syndrome, which is why you may hear a regular vocal sound. My producer calls it Jazz. I have quite a few tics and have had Tourette Syndrome since I was 6 years old. To learn more about Tourette's or support research for Tourette Syndrome, please visit https://tourette.org/. 

    7 January 2022, 3:31 pm
  • 33 minutes 48 seconds
    #160: Will NFT’s End the Traditional Music Business and Streaming? Mike Shinoda’s NFT drop & the Future of streaming with Greg Rollett (NIFTY Music Show)

    Marketing Guru Greg Rollett returns to the show to talk Web 3.0 and how it will change the traditional music business.  Recently, we both tried to buy the Mike Shinoda Ziggurats NFT Mixtape. We discuss this project, how streaming will change, and the potential impact Web 3.0 will have on the music industry, marketing tips, and much more. 

    Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy

    Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ 

    Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/aboutme

    What's that sound?I have Tourette Syndrome, which is why you may hear a regular vocal sound. My producer calls it Jazz. I have quite a few tics and have had Tourette Syndrome since I was 6 years old. To learn more about Tourette's or support research for Tourette Syndrome, please visit https://tourette.org/. 

     

    10 December 2021, 3:33 pm
  • 45 minutes 12 seconds
    #159: Should NFT's Replace the Concert Ticket? Artists Competing with Virtual Apes & Much more on The NIFTY Music Show Ep01

    Welcome to the NIFTY Music Show on the Making It Network. These shows will focus on music and NFT's, and how the music industry is transformed through Web 3.0. In this first episode, we will discuss if concert tickets should be NFT's, Bored Apes Yacht Club metaverse band, 3lau's new NFT marketplace ROYAL, and the 30 Year Anniversary of Death Row Records with Doggystyle NFT's. 

    Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy

    Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ 

    Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/aboutme

    What's that sound?I have Tourette Syndrome, which is why you may hear a regular vocal sound. My producer calls it Jazz. I have quite a few tics and have had Tourette Syndrome since I was 6 years old. To learn more about Tourette's or support research for Tourette Syndrome, please visit https://tourette.org/. 

    26 November 2021, 10:35 pm
  • 13 minutes 32 seconds
    #158: How An Independent Promoter Can Become a Talent Buyer for Live Nation

    I don't share my journey often, but I get asked this question all the time. What was my journey as an independent promoter and how did I become a Talent Buyer for Live Nation.

    Shout out to Gavin for this question: https://www.instagram.com/gloomis__/.

    Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy

    Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ 

    Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/aboutme

    What's that sound?I have Tourette Syndrome, which is why you may hear a regular vocal sound. My producer calls it Jazz. I have quite a few tics and have had Tourette Syndrome since I was 6 years old. To learn more about Tourette's or support research for Tourette Syndrome, please visit https://tourette.org/. 

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    23 November 2021, 1:00 pm
  • 10 minutes 36 seconds
    #157: Why WAX Blockchain is the BEST Place for Independent Musicians to Create NFT's

    It's easy to create an NFT these days to sell your music, tickets to your shows, and pretty much any art or content you create. WAX is a platform with its own marketplace that makes it very easy for anybody to create and sell an NFT, and make a commission anytime that NFT is resold. In this episode, I share my thoughts on why I believe WAX Blockchain is the best platform for musicians. 

    Join the Academy: https://www.patreon.com/makingitacademy

    Got questions? Leave a comment or send me a DM on IG  https://www.instagram.com/makingitwithchrisg/ 

    Who Am I? I’ve booked, promoted, and produced over 2,500 shows with the world's biggest promoters (Live Nation and AEG Presents) and independently. Here is more about my background - http://www.makingitwithchrisg.com/aboutme

    What's that sound?I have Tourette Syndrome, which is why you may hear a regular vocal sound. My producer calls it Jazz. I have quite a few tics and have had Tourette Syndrome since I was 6 years old. To learn more about Tourette's or support research for Tourette Syndrome, please visit https://tourette.org/. 

    22 November 2021, 3:15 pm
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