Welcome to The ArtistHustle Podcast. Debbie-Ann Shaw will be your host. ArtistHustle will be giving you the business blueprint for independent musicians. We will also be breaking down business models and examining the latest trends in entertainment. ArtistHustle is a social network for music entrepreneurs. We teach you how to make, manage and multiply your money as an artist. Let’s do it!
Why is it that some artists seem to have zero competition while everyone else is fighting for the same scraps? The answer lies in Specific Knowledge . This is your unique, hard-to-teach mix of tastes, skills, and life experiences that constitutes your real competitive edge. In this video, we’re breaking down how to stop chasing common knowledge—which gets competed away—and how to lean into the…
Why are so many "famous" artists actually broke? It’s because they are playing the status game instead of the wealth game. In this video, we are breaking down the foundational mindset shift every multi-hyphenate artist needs to survive and thrive: Wealth, Not Status. Most creatives are taught to chase clout, but true freedom comes from building an "art machine" that buys back your time. We are…
ESCAPE THE GRIND! Your 2026 Annual Master Plan is Here.Are you a talented multi-hyphenate artist juggling a day job and dreaming of a sustainable career? Stop treating your art like a hobby and start running it like a CEO! Most indie artists waste 80% of their time on low-ROI tasks. This video gives you the exact, systematic Annual Plan for 2026 designed to focus only on Income-Producing…
How to Build a Fanbase From Scratch, Get Your Music Heard & Dominate (feat. Julian Jewels) In this podcast episode, we discuss how to market your music like a professional, build a fanbase from scratch, and what it takes to build a brand and community around your music and more. Questions Answered During Interview How to make yourself "marketable" to an audience? How do I create a buzz before I…
How To Make It As A Music Producer - Everything You Need To Get Started (feat. Adam Salaah) In this ArtistHustle podcast music interview, we talk to Adam Salaah A.K.A. "The Asset" is a New York-based music producer, songwriter, and business executive about everything you need to know as a producer and songwriter to win the music industry. Questions Answered During Interview with Adam Salaah! As a…
Music Law 101: How To Protect Yourself As A DIY Artist (feat. Matt Gorman) In this ArtistHustle podcast episode, we talk to Matthew Gorman, Entertainment Lawyer, Cox & Palmer about on music publishing, recording contracts, copyright violations, music royalties, and more. Questions Answered During Interview with Matt Gorman I shared a piece of music with another musician and now they are claiming…
From Doubt To Clout: How To Gain Fans And Make Money As A Rapper. In this ArtistHustle podcast episode, we talk to Eric Stackz about how rappers can succeed in the music game - making money, growing their fanbase, and making a living doing what they love. Eric Stackz Biography I'm A 🎤Rapper &📚Rap Coach. I Teach Unsigned Rappers How To Rap, Gain Fans And Make Money💰I Am A Member Of The Hip Hop…
Managing Your Own Music Career: What To Focus On, How To Make Money & Thrive (feat. Dannie Boyd) In this ArtistHustle podcast episode, we interviewed Dannie B on Instagram LIVE about self-management for musicians. You'll learn everything you need to focus on and what to do to make it as an independent creator. Questions Answered During Interview Best way to set up my music and stay organized with…
In this ArtistHustle podcast episode, we talk about how to build a team around your music career with Faraji "Keyz The Producer" Judson - Music Business Consultant / Marketing Exec Questions Answered During The Interview What artist should be doing prelease and post-release How much should a musician spend on social media marketing Do you need a music manager if you're independent? If I only have…
In this ArtistHustle podcast episode, we talk to Jeanine Smith from Sorority Record about how to collect music royalties, what music publishing is, and how to get started with NFTs for music artists. Jeanine Smith is a Grammy-nominated songwriter with over 18 years of experience writing original music for others and herself. She had placements on notorious shows like America's Next Top Model, The…