Guy Holmes | The kid who got expelled from school 3 times but went on to become a global music business mogul and tech entrepreneur

from Hitmakers Exposed · host Guy Holmes

From an abusive school environment as a dyslexic, angry young man to music mogul who worked his way to the top following his passion and gut instinct.A fascinating intimate and honest conversation with one of the hardest working people in the music business, now tech entrepreneur, Guy Holmes.Guy Holmes is a business strategist, venture capitalist, and music industry veteran based between London and Los Angeles. As the founder and CEO of Gut Records and Intermedia promotions, Guy earned his reputation for discovering, developing and launching artists including U2, Right Said Fred, Duran Duran, Tom Jones, Jesse J, and David Guetta, among many others. The label released a diverse range of music from pop through to indie/rock and dance. The first single released, Right Said Fred's song, "I'm Too Sexy", became a massive worldwide hit, reaching Number One in twenty-eight countries, including the United States, where it spent three weeks at Number One. Gaining success at an early age, Guy continued to climb the ranks as a successful entrepreneur year after year and quickly gained a reputation in his industry for being loyal, focused and a true mentor to his business peers. Whether he was turning the infamous “Crazy Frog” ring-tone into a global sensation (pre-YouTube) or managing the comeback of Michael Jackson, Guy has consistently shown his skill for cultivating brands, developing commercially viable products, and successfully stimulating public interest through expertly-conceived media campaigns. Now applying his business instincts to the world of startups, he brings more than 35 years of experience in marketing, sales structure, branding, as well as business and legal set up to companies looking to launch and scale quickly but wisely. Guy is advising and strategizing for several multi-national companies including Sennheiser Electronic GMBH, Magic Leap, Tractor Ted ltd, and Snappt LLC and Pink Floyd, “Their Mortal Remains” exhibition as it travels the world . Guy is driven both by his creativity and his instincts to find the next big thing.The best advice out there, raw and uncensored, from experts who have walked the walk through the music business 🔥 To find out how we can help you, come and talk to our professionalsGet more from The Songwriting Academy and join the FREE Songwriting Community HERE

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 10, 2023

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

What this episode covers

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

Ready to play

Guy Holmes | The kid who got expelled from school 3 times but went on to become a global music business mogul and tech entrepreneur

0:00 1:17:21

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

80s Music Exposed! - 80s Albums Reviewed 80s Music Exposed Chris and Henry drag five albums from every month of the 1980s back into the light. Blockbusters, cult classics, sacred cows, and dollar-bin disasters - what still hits, what aged like milk, and what the hell were they thinking?We love this music. That doesn’t mean it gets away with everything. Explicit Arlo trailblazer mpc MUSIC Arlo Khliq El Bey GREATER IS HE...Arlo Trailblazer MPC is a pioneer in the world of music production, born the wilderness of North America and raised in North Lawndale, a neighborhood on the Westside of Chicago, Arlo was heavily influenced by the diverse and vibrant music scene of the city. As a true creative, Arlo has always had a passion for music production and a desire to push the boundaries of what is possible. He began his career as a rapper known for his unique style and innovative approach to self made instrumentals. His beats are heavily influenced by his mental Rolodex of music that he was exposed to in Chicago, from juke music to jazz and everything in between. Arlo is known for his ability to create beats that are both original and innovative. He has become one of the most sought-after producers in the industry, working with some of the biggest names in the music industry. Arlo's music is a reflection of his experiences growing up in Chicago, with a sound that is both authentic and uni Explicit Bahsanford Bahsanford B.A.H.S.A.N.F.O.R.D. -Breaking Adversity Having Serenity Always Notorious For Our Remaining Dreams.Bahsanford, born David Mahon, was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. Bahsanford is a song writer, producer, and CEO of Media Factory Ent. Art is second nature to Bahsanford. Carol “Sweet C” Mahon, Bahsanford’s mother, career began to make head way, she decided it was best for Bahsanford to go live with the family back home. Bahsanford was sent to live with his mother’s family in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica. Here Bahsanford would attend primary school. Growing up Bahsanford watched his mother play and record Reggae music. She also exposed him to various artists and studios early on. Bahsanford even went on tour with his mother on a few occasions. Amongst her were artists such as Tony Rebel, Buju Baton, and Sizzla. At age 9 Bahsanford took the pen and wrote his first song. This lead to Bahsanford’s decision to make a career in music. As a teenager he moved back to the U.S. to the city of his b Explicit

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Hitmakers Exposed?

This episode is 1 hour and 17 minutes long.

When was this Hitmakers Exposed episode published?

This episode was published on August 10, 2023.

Can I download this Hitmakers Exposed episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!