Inside the Playbook: Nick Groff on How to Break Into A&R (Without Industry Connections)

In this episode of The Manager’s Playbook, Nick Groff shares his unfiltered journey from unpaid intern to shaping major releases at Interscope Records.He breaks down the real moves that opened doors: building trust, creating value before having a title, and learning to recognize hits before anyone else. It’s a raw, behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to break into the music industry and rise through the ranks.Listen to the full episode here -Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BgK17QLP3sNecgxgQMQWK?si=9dnmbU4HQ4eNbfYuHlxAtAWatch the Episodes On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@managersplaybook