The CEO Mindset for Songwriters with Sacha Skarbek and Ben Parker

What does it really take to turn your music into a sustainable career in today’s streaming world? In this episode of Taking Care of Your Music Business, host Ben Parker sits down with award-winning songwriter Sacha Skarbek and The MLC’s Jamie Dominguez to explore the business side of music creation.From adopting a CEO mindset to understanding that music is both art and business, this episode dives into the strategies, community support, and transparency needed to thrive. Learn how The MLC helps songwriters collect streaming mechanical royalties and why diversifying your revenue streams is key to long-term success.This conversation offers practical insights on balancing creativity with business smarts—and guidance on registering with The MLC to make sure you’re collecting everything you’ve earned.Watch all our full episodes on YouTube here and learn more about The MLC and our mission to ensure songwriters and music publishers receive their mechanical royalties from streaming and download services in the U.S. accurately and on time here.