Jamie Osman: From Record Stores to Sobriety and Selling Out Shows

In this unfiltered, emotional, and wildly insightful episode, Blinding Talent CEO and former Channel 4 Director of Music, Mark Adams sits down with powerhouse manager and label boss Jamie Osman for a deep-dive into his journey from a 15-year-old record store clerk to managing arena-selling bands. They unpack the highs of music industry success, the chaos of self-doubt, substance abuse, and the pressure to "always level up."From sobering truths about addiction in music to game-changing conversations around mental health, fan engagement, and why social media might be your worst enemy — this episode doesn’t just talk about the music industry; it challenges it.Whether you’re an artist, a manager, or a curious fan — this is the conversation the industry didn’t know it needed.🚀 Topics Covered in This Episode:✅ His humble beginnings working in a record store at 15✅ Mental health struggles in an industry fuelled by pressure, alcohol, and perfectionism✅ What artists get wrong about streaming, social media & building fanbases✅ Why accountability, CRM tools, and sober living changed everything✅ Hilarious “pinch me” moments with Incubus and festival planes full of rock legends⚡ Whether you're a musician, music manager, or industry insider, this episode is JAMMED with real talk, raw truths, and smart strategies for surviving and thriving in the biz.Trigger Warning: Includes discussions of addiction, mental health, and grief.📢 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more exclusive interviews with industry experts!🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major streaming platforms.Follow Blinding Talent Podcast:🔗 Listen: https://blindingtalent.online/the-blinding-talent-music-industry-podcast🔗 Instagram: www.instagram.com/BlindingTalentInsta🔗 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@BlindingTalent 🔗 Website: www.blindingtalent.com#MusicIndustry #JamieOsman #ArtistManagement #IndependentMusic #MentalHealthInMusic #BuryTomorrow #EasyLifeRecords #MusicPodcast #SpotifyTips #RockAndRollMoments #RecordLabelLifePlease rate, like and subscribe it really helps us get bigger and better guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.