Ep 546: Are You Process Oriented or Goal Oriented?
Climbers, honest question. Do you consider yourself process-oriented or goal-oriented? If you don't have an answer, you'd better get to the...
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Song Title Challenge #224: "Show Me Your Hand" w/ SHOF Hit Songwriter, Aaron Barker
Baxter and Johnny D welcome Aaron Barker to The Challenge, where they create 5-6 different conceptual ideas for a song titled "Show Me Your...
Ep 545: 5 Things We Can Learn From Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton didn't just leave a catalog of legendary songs; she left us a masterclass in songwriting, business courage, and knowing who you...
Ep 544: Interview w/ Artist Manager, Clayton Toney
Clayton Toney is an artist manager at Neon Coast and co-manager of country artist Randall King. He's been part of Randall's team for seven y...
Song Title Challenge #223: "Pretty Penny" with Legendary Hit Songwriter Dave Gibson
Brent & Johnny welcome legendary hit songwriter Dave Gibson to The Challenge, and they create 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a...
Ep 543: Interview w/ Songwriter Scott Sean White
For 22 years, Scott Sean White has lived in Poetry, Texas, as a professional songwriter. He's been making regular trips to Nashville every t...
Ep 542: Interview w/ Industry Legend, Shelby Kennedy
Today's guest, Shelby Kennedy, is a songwriter, music executive, A&R veteran, and lifelong student of the music business. Ray Charles record...
Song Title Challenge #222: "Curve Baller" w/ Hit Songwriter, Rob Hatch
Brent & Johnny welcome hit songwriter Rob Hatch to The Challenge, where they cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song titl...
Ep 541: Interview w/ Legendary A&R Exec, Missi Gallimore
Today's guest, Missi Gallimore is a veteran A&R executive, artist manager, and founder of Truth or Dare, whose ear has helped shape some of...
Ep 540: Interview w/ The Nashville Road Coach, Paul Secord
CLIMBers, today we welcome the Nashville Road Coach (and long-time CLIMBer), Paul Secord, and we talk all about what is probably the #1 reve...
Song Title Challenge #221: "Within Reach" w/ #1 Hit Songwriter Wynn Varble
Johnny & Brent welcome hit songwriter Wynn Varble to The Challenge! Together, they craft 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song...
Ep 539: Interview with Centricity Artist, Rachel Purcell
CLIMBer, when you find out who you are, what lane you're supposed to be in, who you are as an artist, and actually bring that into the room...
Ep 538: How To Achieve Financial Freedom As An Indie Artist (Without Compromising Your Artistic Integrity)
CLIMBers, if you're interested in achieving financial stability and financial freedom as an indie artist without compromising your artistic...
Song Title Challenge #220: "Last Minute Roses" w/ C.J. Field
Brent & Johnny welcome Grammy, CMA, and ACM nominated songwriter, C.J. Field, to The Challenge! Together, they craft 5-6 different conceptua...
Ep 537: How To Maximize Song Evaluations
CLIMBer, you might have gotten some feedback on your songs, whether privately or in a group setting. But are you getting the most out of tha...
Ep 536: 5 Deal Mistakes Artists Continue To Make (and How To Fix Them)
CLIMBers, there's more information available to help artists succeed today than ever before. The problem is that most of it is overwhelming...
Song Title Challenge #219: "Bottle Blonde" w/ Hit Songwriter, Terri Jo Box
In this very special Song Title Challenge as Brent and Johnny welcome hit songwriter Terri Jo Box, and they craft 5-6 different conceptual a...
Ep 535: How To Improve As A Songwriter...FAST
CLIMBer, smart songwriters know they need to improve, but how do you improve as quickly as possible? Let's talk about it today on the show....
Ep 534: CLIMB CLASSIC - Spotify Myths
CLIMBers, we have an interview with A-List rock bass player Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Blue Murder, Dead Daisies) that was suppo...
Song Title Challenge #218: "No Help For That" w/ Mary Kutter
Johnny & Brent welcome BBR Music Group artist, Mary Kutter, one of country music's most exciting emerging voices. With a sound that blends c...