Bruce Waynne Part 2

Today we reunite with Bruce Waynne, part of the producing duo Midi Mafia to hear the rest of his story. Where we left off, Bruce and his partner David Swift had rented a large studio house and were diving into the R&B scene. From there, Bruce learned about loose ends, protecting yourself as an entrepreneur, and as a person. He learned about the world of Youtube and brand recognition, and how to expand the breadth of his work to service more than just listeners. He started making waves in film and television space and now owns one of the largest hip-hop music libraries in the world. Today, Bruce is the Vice President of Transparence Entertainment Group, which is a company that services neighboring rights for performers and copyright owners. Take a listen, we hope you enjoy the second and final installment of Bruce Waynne’s story. Follow The Midi Mafia on Instagram Follow Bruce Waynne on Instagram and Twitter Check out Transparence Entertainment Group Show Notes 2:30Recap where we left off 3:40Swift breaks his back 6:30The investor from his past returns 11:40Errors and Omissions insurance, commonly referred to as Professional Liability Insurance 13:20What were the lessons from the lawsuit? 15:42What were some examples of thinking outside of the box when you guys were handicapped? 16:05Youtube and Monetization 19:18Working with Extreme Music 21:04Learning about industries within the industry 24:30Opening up to the world of Music Catalog Libraries 26:20What is Extreme Music and Library Music? 30:05The difference between Scoring and Music Libraries 30:48Music in the Trailer business 30:58 For a side-by-side comparison check out the “Us” Trailer and “I’ve got 5 on it” 33:30Building a Music Library- How Bruce got to have the #1 Urban Music Library 37:50The digital space and the impact it has had 39:47What else are you working on now Bruce? 40:20What are Neighboring Rights? 43:45How Bruce found artists millions of dollars in unclaimed royalties 45:21Transparence Entertainment Group 48:00How can the music business do a better job making artists aware of all the rights they have? 49:37How cultivating artists can be like parenting, and the importance of community 59:00How Royalty Exchange helps For more information More episodes Know Your Worth