Episode Notes:

- Welcome Episode #20 of The Entrepreneur Happy Hour Podcast!

- Topic: Building a Creative Empire with Brandon Lewis

-Introduction:

Welcome back to The Entrepreneur Happy Hour! Today, we're joined by Memphis native Brandon Lewis, an accomplished independent writer, producer, and engineer with partnerships with major labels like Atlantic Records and Memphis-based Sound Credit. Brandon shares his journey from the studio to becoming an influential figure in the Memphis music community. We'll explore his insights on merging music and business, the importance of revenue streams, and the entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in the music industry. So grab your favorite beverage and join us for an engaging conversation on building a successful music career with Brandon Lewis.

-One-Sentence Summary: In this episode of the "Entrepreneur Happy Hour,", Memphis native Brandon Lewis shares insights on managing music business and career opportunities for creatives, emphasizing the importance of diversified revenue streams and entrepreneurship in the music industry.

-Timestamped overview:

00:00 Entrepreneur podcast: interviews, trends, stories, business advice.

05:09 Approach music industry as entrepreneurs for success.

06:25 Writers can earn in various ways. Brand importantly.

10:10 Need entrepreneurial ambition and financial stability for creatives.

14:25 Creative control motivates restructuring deals for independence.

17:43 Events are costly; proper funding is essential.

20:32 Creatives need income stability to sustain entrepreneurship.

24:41 Innovate by finding fresh ways to convey emotions.

26:33 Always function from strength with self-motivation.

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