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The Artist Insider Crew is scheduled to meet together soon to discuss the future of Artist Insider.

We would love feedback and suggestions either through the contact form or the comments section.

Recent Bio

Larry Carpenter

Larry CarpenterAbout:
Larry can be seen in The Patriot, but is better known for his work on the business side of production and distribution. He was the President of Ingram Christian Resources, President and CEO of Spring Arbor and founded Faith Works, who basically helps get products to stores that carry christian books and materials. In 2006 Larry sold Faith Works to STL, though he remained with the organization.

In May of 2007, Larry left STL to become Vice President of Marketing for Thomas Nelson Publishers. Charged with marketing for the Non-Fiction Trade Books division. Thomas Nelson is the largest Christian publisher and the sixth largest publisher in the US. Read more »

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Artist Insider Q&A - Conference & Convention Summit

Fifth show of Artist Insider Q&A, hosted by Greg and Jonathan.

The focus is conferences, conventions, summits, and expos, whatever you want to call them, times and places where you can meet people with a specific interest and gain both a larger network and greater knowledge if you want to.

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Questions, Topics & Notes:

  • “What’s the best way to introduce yourself and build connections? specifically, how not to come across as creepy :)” ~ Matt in Tennessee
  • Should I go to a conference?
  • As a freelancer how much of my conference-going expenses are tax deductible? ~ Shaun in California
  • “What do you do when you start falling asleep?
    • “no, even better when the guy is snoring next to you :P
    • “but actually, dealing with monotone voices is hard”
    • ~Tricia in California
  • What are the differences between a conference and a convention? Summit? Expo?
  • Are there art conferences?
  • Should you hand business cards out like candy?

We have easier control over the “Featured Video” on the front page and strongly encourage everyone to watch the one in the post we titled RSS is your Friend. We also have a tip jar for anyone who would like to treat us to something nice, or to encourage us to keep going.

TBD

TBD

We are not sure what we want to put in this section. We are considering the following:

  • Q&A - some question that are asked and the answers
  • Live Event News - We are planning on doing out Q&A public, we also appear in different public places from time to time.
  • something else

So, if you have an idea then please send us a comment either to this post or through our contact page.

Featured Video - What is a Podcast?


Even this past week people asked us what a Podcast really is, this video is a great answer.

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Summer Break

We intend to take a break for the summer.

During the break, we intend to make plans, and prerecord some shows for the fall.

Send us feedback and suggestions as to what you would like from Artist Insider.

June 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Artist Insider Q&A - Great Royal Twitter

Seventh show of Artist Insider Q&A, hosted by Greg and Jonathan.

Today we focused on lessons learned and future plans for the summer and beyond. Summer begins for us in June.

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Questions, Topics & Notes:

  • What we have seen recently?
  • royalty issues - mechanical rate & DPD discussion
  • radio stations can be paid to play music
  • Good to Great by Jim Colins (his website)
  • The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber
  • Talkshoe getting more involved with facebook apps
  • twitter - we have one, follow us
  • Keeping up with technology
  • Jars of Clay does some great marketing -remix our song contest
  • Dead Man Mobile Mash-Up Video
  • future plans at Artist Insider - Summer Schedule
  • Are artist in general more knowledgeable about the legal side of the music industry?
  • Document Reviews, save money or not?
  • Music Law Biz

Summer Schedule will be out in early June, send your questions ASAP, through the chat on the front page, or contact page.

May 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

*Live* Artist Insider Q&A, this Thursday (May 8th:5:05 EST)

The next Artist Insider Q&A will be *Live* at 5:05pm EST this Thursday, May 8th.

More info to come.

May 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

What is a Podcast?

Even this past week people asked us what a Podcast really is, this video is a great answer.

Read more

May 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment