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The Manager's Playbook
Hosted by Mauricio Ruiz, a music industry executive of 15 years, The Manager's Playbook is your essential podcast for insights into the music industry. Whether you're an artist, aspiring manager, music industry professional, or just passionate about the behind-the-scenes of the music business, this podcast is for you. Mauricio brings you in-depth interviews with top artist managers, entertainment lawyers, and other industry execs. Each episode is packed with valuable tips, real-world…
Episodes
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Inside the Playbook: Che Kothari on How To FIX Your Spiritual Burnout
Struggling with spiritual burnout in the fast-paced music industry? Che Kothari, manager to King of Soca Machel Montao discusses effective strategies to help…
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Inside the Playbook: Che Kothari on How To Identify a GREAT Artist!
Listen to the full episode here - Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ngLJkKqbpyfki3LwJwXER Watch the Episodes On Youtube -…
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Inside the Playbook: Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans on How Daniel Caesar EXPLODED WITHOUT a Major Record Label
In this Clip with Daniel Caesar's team of Matthew Burnett, Jordan Evans and more discover how Daniel Caesar rose to fame as an independent artist, achieving…
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Inside the Playbook: Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans on Why they REFUSED 'Manager' Title's
Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans, the powerhouse producers behind Daniel Caesar's success, took on all the management duties for the rising star. Despite their…
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Inside the Playbook: Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans on The UNTOLD Story of Daniel Caesars 'BEST PART'
In this clip of The Manager's Playbook podcast, host Mauricio Ruiz sits down with renowned producers and artist managers Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans…
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Inside the Playbook: Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans on The UNTOLD Story of Daniel Caesar
In this clip of The Manager's Playbook podcast, host Mauricio Ruiz sits down with renowned producers and artist managers Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans…
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Inside the Playbook: Lex Borrero on Why Uplifting Latin Culture Matters
In this clip The Manager's Playbook Podcast, Mauricio Ruiz is joined by Lex Borrero, Artist Manager for TAINY and Co-Founder of NEON16 & NTERTAIN. Together…
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Inside the Playbook: Lex Borrero on the BEST ADVICE FOR ASPIRING ARTIST MANAGERS
In this episode of The Manager's Playbook Podcast, Mauricio Ruiz is joined by Lex Borrero, Artist Manager for TAINY and Co-Founder of NEON16 & NTERTAIN…
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Inside the Playbook: Lex Borrero on How Songwriters Tell Stories, Not Songs!
In this clip Lex Borrero, Artist Manager for TAINY, and Co-Founder at NEON16 & NTERTAIN, reveals the reasons why great songwriters are often seen as…
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Inside the Playbook: Tyler Henry on The Power of Work Ethic in the Music Industry
In this clip, Tyler Henry, Artist Manager for PARTYNEXTDOOR, WondaGurl, HARV, and Loshendrix, Partner at Range Music, and Co-Founder of the creative hub…
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Inside the Playbook: Tyler Henry on How Being Prepared Got Him A Job At OVO Fest!
In this clip, Tyler Henry, Artist Manager (PARTYNEXTDOOR, WondaGurl, HARV, Loshendrix), Partner at Range Music, and Co-Founder of the creative hub STURDY…
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Inside the Playbook: Tyler Henry on How PARTYNEXTDOOR wrote Rihanna's HIT Record
In this clip, we delve into what it takes to identify a great artist. Highlighting examples such as Rosalía and PARTYNEXTDOOR, the conversation covers the need…
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Inside the Playbook: Troy Carter on The Secret How To Grow A Music Artist From Nothing To Something
Troy Carter, Co-Founder and CEO of Venice Music, shares key strategies for small artists aiming to transition from small venues to larger ones. He emphasizes…
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Inside the Playbook: Troy Carter on The War Between TikTok & Universal Music Group
Troy Carter, Co-Founder and CEO of Venice Music and former artist management of Lady Gaga shares his thoughts on the potential implications, legal disputes…
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Inside the Playbook: Troy Carter on How to Find Music's Future Superstars
In this clip, Troy Carter, Co-Founder and CEO of Venice Music and former manager of global music sensations, Lady Gaga and John Legend, shares invaluable…
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The Manager’s Playbook 017: Gavin Sheppard – The Remix Project, Building Creative Ecosystems, Hip-Hop as a Movement, Passion-Based Leadership, and Elevating Talent
In this episode ofThe Manager’s Playbook, we sit down with Gavin Sheppard, co-founder ofThe Remix Project, a cultural incubator that has helped launch the…
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The Manager’s Playbook 016: T-Minus - Artist Development, Creative Vision, Brand Building, Industry Insights, and the Journey to Longevity
In this episode, we sit down with Grammy nominated producer T-Minus to dive into his incredible journey through the music industry. From crafting hits for…
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The Manager’s Playbook 015: Natalie Prospere – From Social Work to Grammy Awards, Artist Advocacy, Resilience, Building Careers, Music Strategy, and Championing Authentic Voices
Step into the world of Natalie Prosper in this unfiltered, inspiring interview as she reveals her journey from a driven social worker to a trailblazer in the…
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The Manager’s Playbook 014: Jessie Reyez & Byron Wilson – Industry Hustle, Label Bidding Wars, Work Ethic, Trust, and Building a Legacy
Jessie Reyez’s voice is unmistakable, but her journey to global recognition is a masterclass in grit, resilience, and relentless ambition. In this electrifying…
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The Manager’s Playbook 013: Director X – Shaping Music Video Culture, Drake, Visual Storytelling Mastery, Authentic Expression, Artist Relationships, Digital Evolution, Creative Challenges
Director X is the embodiment of innovation, authenticity, and masterful storytelling. With a legacy built alongside some of the biggest names in music—think…
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The Manager’s Playbook 012: Byron Wilson – Jessie Reyez, SonReal, Viral Success, Artist Management, Building a Creative Empire, Independent Music Hustle, Global Music Strategy, Industry Teamwork
Byron Wilson’s journey from a small-town dreamer to managing global superstars like Jessie Reyez and SonReal is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of…
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The Manager’s Playbook 011: Cory Litwin – Murda Beatz, Networking Mastery, Toronto Music Scene, Artist Development, Event Production, Global Talent Management, The Power of Relationships
Cory Litwin is the MASTER of Getting into a Room! You cannot question his ability to help build and cultivate global superstars like Murda Beatz and Busta…
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The Manager’s Playbook 010: Kardinal Offishall – A&R, Def Jam, Artist to Executive, Mentorship, Global Perspective, 360 Deals, and Music Industry Secrets
In this episode of The Manager's Playbook, host Mauricio Ruiz interviews the legendary Kardinal Offishall about his extensive career spanning 30 years as an…
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The Manager’s Playbook 009: Gordan Dillard - Doja Cat, Amir Obe, Good Day Management, In Addition, Motown, Maverick Urban, SALXCO, A&R, Artist Management, Work Ethic
In this episode of The Manager's Playbook, we sit down with Gordan Dillard, the powerhouse manager behind superstar artists like Doja Cat. Gordan shares his…
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The Manager’s Playbook 008: Shara Senderoff - Steven Spielberg, Raised In Space, Futureverse, Jen Music, AI, Blockchain, Music Tech, Blue Ocean Strategy
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, host Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Shara Senderoff, a visionary at the crossroads of entertainment, technology, and…
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The Manager’s Playbook 007: The Core Entertainment - Country Music, Nickelback, Bailey Zimmerman, Michael Rapino, Nate Smith, TikTok, Mental Health, Work Ethic
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz dives into the transformative world of country music with The Core Entertainment. Discover why the…
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The Manager's Playbook 006: Chip Sutherland - Management Contracts, Business Manager, Canadian Funding, All You Need To Know About The Music Business
In this episode of The Managers Playbook, Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Chip Sutherland, a seasoned entertainment lawyer and artist manager who was recently…
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The Manager’s Playbook 005: Che Kothari - Machel Montano, Mustafa The Poet, The Power of Photography, Manifesto Festival, Tools for Burnout
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, host Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Che Kothari, a multifaceted visionary whose work spans photography, artist…
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The Manager’s Playbook 004: Matthew Burnett & Jordan Evans - Daniel Caesar, Record Producers, Artist Management, Major Label vs Indie
In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, host Mauricio Ruiz sits down with acclaimed record producers and songwriters Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans. Known…
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The Manager’s Playbook 003: Lex Borrero - Tainy, NEON16, La Firma, Clarity of Vision, Los Montaner, 50/50 Partnerships
Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Lex Borrero, a prominent figure in the Latin American music and entertainment industry, for this episode of The Manager’s Playbook…
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The Manager’s Playbook 002: Tyler Henry - PARTYNEXTDOOR, Drake, Rihanna, Coachella, OVO Fest, Work-Life Balance, Ironman Triathlon, Range Music
Mauricio Ruiz sits down with Tyler Henry, one of the youngest superstar Artist Managers in the game, for the next episode of The Manager’s Playbook Podcast. In…
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The Manager's Playbook 001: Troy Carter - Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, UMG vs TikTok, Work Ethic, AI, Superfans
Mauricio Ruiz sits down with American music manager, entrepreneur, and investor, Troy Carter for the inaugural episode of The Manager's Playbook Podcast. In…