Episode #152 - Evan Winiker - 8/25/2025

Evan Winiker is a Founding/Managing Partner at Range Music, the Founder of the Henry Foundation, & former bassist for the band Steel Train. Tune in, as Evan reflects on his New Jersey upbringing, his journey as a musician to a manager, the evolution of the music industry in the streaming era, continually redefining success, the impact of his late mentor, David Steinberg, the mission behind The Henry Foundation, his love for the game of golf, & his goals for this chapter of his life... Everything But Politics! THE HENRY FOUNDATION FOR DOG CARE | https://www.thehenryfoundationfordogcare.org/ INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/evanwiniker/?hl=en FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/evan.winiker/ LINKEDIN | https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-winiker-64712b2bb X | https://x.com/evanwiniker EVERYTHING BUT POLITICS PODCAST https://linktr.ee/everythingbutpolitics PODCAST ON Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1etxBBcPopCTyxDhCTjlDP?si=b772f4fd8ac4456c PODCAST ON Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-but-politics/id1642920256 YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@EverythingButPolitics INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/everythingbutpolitics/ TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@everything.but.politics FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/Everything-But-Politics/100092419631488/?mibextid=LQQJ4d X | https://x.com/EverythingButP Timeline: (00:00) Introduction to Evan Winiker (00:28) Evan's Musical Journey and Influences (02:28)Transitioning from Musician to Manager (05:09) The Evolution of the Music Industry (06:34) The Role of Curiosity in Music (08:33) The Shift from Musician to Management (11:33) Early Entrepreneurial Experiences (14:03) Lessons from a Mentor (15:58) Mentorship in the Music Industry (17:58) Advice for Emerging Musicians (20:26) Returning to Music as a Passion (21:42) Challenges in the Music Industry (24:25) Defining Success in Music and Life (26:01) The Pursuit of New Goals (27:31) Finding Happiness Beyond Achievements (29:24) The Second Mountain of Happiness (31:17) Turning Grief into Purpose (33:09) Finding Light in Dark Moments (34:14) Life's Unexpected Turns (36:01) The Journey of Self-Discovery (37:55) The Importance of Staying Level (39:38) Golf as a Metaphor for Life (42:16) The Balance of Music and Life (45:01) Navigating the Music Industry (49:14) Creative Outlets and Personal Growth