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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 58 MIN

#137: FOUNDER: Music IP Rights — Valuing Catalogs, Due Diligence & The 10-Year Rule: Alan Wallis

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Veteran catalog expert and CEO of Dynamite Songs, Alan Wallis joins Jakob to break down the real mechanics behind IP rights, music catalog sales, sync revenue, valuations, private equity, and long-term music investing.He shares how he built Mojo Music, acquired classic catalogs, sold to Concord, and now runs Dynamite Songs. Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:- Catalog valuation & deal red flags- Sync as a revenue driver- Streaming growth and catalog stability- Why songwriters decide to sell- How investors price risk and return- What the next decade of catalog buying looks likeA must-watch for anyone exploring the intersection of music, finance, publishing, and IP ownership.Learn more about Dynamite Songs: https://www.dynamite-songs.com/

Veteran catalog expert and CEO of Dynamite Songs, Alan Wallis joins Jakob to break down the real mechanics behind IP rights, music catalog sales, sync revenue, valuations, private equity, and long-term music investing.He shares how he built Mojo Music, acquired classic catalogs, sold to Concord, and now runs Dynamite Songs. Here’s what you’ll take away from this episode:- Catalog valuation & deal red flags- Sync as a revenue driver- Streaming growth and catalog stability- Why songwriters decide to sell- How investors price risk and return- What the next decade of catalog buying looks likeA must-watch for anyone exploring the intersection of music, finance, publishing, and IP ownership.Learn more about Dynamite Songs: https://www.dynamite-songs.com/

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