Business With Bordeaux

The Business with Bordeaux podcast is now becoming Bible with Bordeaux. I’m so grateful to all of my supporters who have listened and supported the Business with Bordeaux podcast. I have had some great feedback over the years and great guests on the show. I am not transitioning into the next season of my life […]

In this episode I interview a Christian comic book creator. A few months ago Hayden Cockrill released his first graphic novel called the “Crimson Six” and we discussed the process of self-publishing that book. Thanks to the patrons of the show: Jay Sanon – jaysanon.com L.T – youtube.com/watch?v=SyvEFS… If you would like to help support […]

On this episode I had the privilege of interviewing Ace Harris. Ace is an A&R and producer who currently works at reach records. He has had major placements in mainstream as well as on well known CHH albums. We discuss his come up into production and how that led into his A&R career. Thanks to […]

In this episode I have Rhyan Lamarr, film producer and music artist. He is the creator of the film Canal Street and also has just released a new album aPERFECTmess. We talk about his come up through school, being homeless, then to his current success. Check out his film at canalstreetmovie.com. Stream or buy his […]

On this episode of the Business with Bordeaux Podcast I interviewed Meah Evans and Messa Jones, the creators and hosts of the M&M Live Radio show. They spent many years doing the show for AM radio and now have greatly expanded beyond that with much wisdom gained. Sponsors for this episode: Dre Bee – New […]

On this episode I talked about maintaining your passion even when others do not share the same enthusiasm. Sponsor for this episode is Srrvant. Make sure you check out his new single Slide Check him out on social media:@srrvant www.srrvantmusic.com Thanks to the patrons of the show: Aaron Simpkins – truestrengthapparel.com Jay Sanon – jaysanon.com […]

Alex Molden is a 1st round draft pick from the NFL who has taken his experience on multiple teams and learning from multiple leaders and began teaching others how to effectively lead. He teaches how to lead from a large level to an individual level in your own life. You can find out more about […]

On this episode of the Business with Bordeaux Podcast I interviewed a local business owner who I serve with at my church, Jared London. He is co-owner and operator of Dynamic Concrete Cutting LLC. The company has been in business for 5 years and is continually growing. Jared shares a lot of wisdom when it […]

Erinn Knight is the manager of Kaleb Mitchell, nobigdyl., and WHATUPRG. She has helped plan events with SXSW, A3C, and manage/produce artist tours including Saint Holy Tour and many more. Erinn shares the story of Kaleb Mitchell getting signed to Def Jam, her involvement in the A3C conference, and how she got into managing multiple […]

On this episode of the Business with Bordeaux Podcast I have Art Ayris, the founder and CEO of Kingstone Comics. We discuss how he came to getting into the comic book business from conception to execution. The company is continuing to grow even today and will be expanding even further than what they already have. […]

On this episode I am joined in studio with Twink Johnson, owner of Sacred Apparel. His company has been through many ups and downs, but he has kept it going strong. We talk about what it is like to hear from God and his direction on how to direct a company and how to trust […]

This week I have Mike Mack who is creator of the Elevation Conference. In this episode we talked about what it takes to put on a show/conference and all the steps that it takes from faith to analytics. Mike drops some gems in this episode so make sure you stay tuned through until the end. […]

In this episode I talked with Billy Johnson Jr about his new company Media and Repertoire. Billy has had a lot of experience in the secular world that he has been able to transfer into the Christian media realm. Here is a little more about Billy Johnson Jr: Billy Johnson, Jr., a former senior editor […]

Butta P has been working behind the scenes for many years in the music industry. From managing artists like GAWVI, helping build Social Club Mistfits, and even working with RMG Amplify.  This is an overall story of someone going from front stage to behind the scenes in order to serve at a greater level. This […]

This episode I have Emcee N.I.C.E from GH3 Radio. He is a music artist who also curates a radio station on Dash Radio. In this episode we talk a lot about practical tips indie artist and radio shows can do to improve their knowledge of the game. Make sure you stay tuned through the end […]

This is a different type of interview than those I have had before. Derrick Myers Jr. and I talk about some of the issues that still occur in todays race relations and how that impact Black America when it comes to business. We shared both of our perspectives and our thoughts on if this is […]

This is my update on what has been going on since October 2018. I have a lot of good interviews coming up from some people you may know and some you may not. Keep tuned in to the show so you don’t miss anything. Thanks to the Patreon supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins : […]

A lot of people want to build a platform to, but don’t have a plan on how to get your target audience to see your content. We have to get creative and figure how to get more viewers, listeners, readers, etc that are outside of those directly affiliated with our brand. What is your strategy […]

Two of our very own Trackstarz team mates have put their talents and dreams together to start up their new business Purely Bachelorette. Ashley Korth and Camille Grant have officially been in business a little over a year now and already have some lessons they have learned. We address how they get through some of […]

Risha returns to the show to talk about her transition from RMG to going out on her own and starting her own business. She is now helping artists with branding and marketing and we dive into that in this episode. Here is the first interview with Risha Chesterfield: https://trackstarz.com/podcast/risha-chesterfie…eaux1-trackstarz/ Here is how you can personally connect with […]

Eric Boston has a full-time job, is a graduate student, and still manages to balance family life and side hustles. He has been serving with Trackstarz, Nectar Distribution, and with that started up the FiveTwenty Collective. He shares the heart behind that start up and how he manages to do all that he does. You […]

I have had the opportunity to interview a ton of great people this past year. With those great conversations came great information and I did a quick rundown in this episode of some of those golden nuggets shared. I also wanted to talk about this upcoming year and the goals I have for the show […]

Poetics has produced for many known artists. He took his time learning the craft and making connections over the past few years. He is also a Nectar Elite artist who has released many great singles this year. Check out the interview and find out the story behind your favorite producer in CHH. You can visit […]

Many artist are searching for ways to go into their music career full-time. CW Allen shares his story of how he has managed to maintain a full-time career in his music and the different ways he is able to continue on this journey. Get ready to take notes, because he shares some great resources and […]

I have been blessed to have interviewed many great business owners, businessmen, and businesswomen. In this episode of the Business with Bordeaux Podcast I share some of the highlights of the previous interviews I have conducted. I am also excited to announce my next project that I am working on which will hopefully be completed […]

On this episode of the Business with Bordeaux Podcast, Kelly Cole shars how he created his first website that he sold and explains how you can do the same. We get into practical advice and steps to creating your online business. He also share some first time news for those interested in the music industry. […]

Steadman Robinson has had a lost of experience with artist management under his company, Robinson Legacy LLC. I had the chance to get some pointers when starting your management career from strategy, pricing, and even how to know if someone is manageable. This is great for anyone who is interested in the music business or […]

Lennix Gibson has had the heart of an entrepreneur from a young age. He now runs his own company, No Pressure, Pressure Washing, that has been continually growing for the past 4 years. He also has goals to start up other businesses to help fund the gospel. Be sure to hear some of the steps […]

Justin Sarachik is the host of the Survival of the Artist Podcast and works as an artist PR & Consultant. Justin has also worked for multiple media outlets and has interviewed many well known artists in his career. He currently works for Rapzilla as a journalist and also handles music submissions. We share some of […]

One of the most important parts of an organization is the team behind the scenes. In this episode of the Business with Bordeaux Podcast I talk with RMG Co-manager Risha Chesterfield about what that looks like from day to day operations to marketing campaigns for album releases. She also shared some things that make RMG […]

One of the most important parts of an organization is the team behind the scenes. In this episode of the Business with Bordeaux Podcast I talk with RMG Co-manager Risha Chesterfield about what that looks like from day to day operations to marketing campaigns for album releases. She also shared some things that make RMG […]

Scott Free is the founder of the Atlanta based ministry known as City Takers. This a ministry that bring the Gospel to the streets, disciples believers, and brings new believers into the Church. As the leader of City Takers, Scott has faced some troubles in his journey that we can all learn from. He has […]

This week I spoke with the founder of Trackstarz Sports, Ernest Ricks. Trackstarz sports is a team that has been built up to about 25 people with a common goal and vision. Ernest and I talked about how to lead this growing team with effectiveness and great leadership. There are a lot of great take […]

Derek Hoiem, owner of Jam The Hype, shares a lot of his experience working with Microsoft and then moving to investing in the music industry. Derek has helped launched many careers as well as growing Jam the Hype, which is currently one of the leading Christian Hip Hop sites. There are many steps that go […]

For the past 7 months I have been really trying to get in shape by working out at my local gym. While working out I have had many questions about what it would take to start a gym. This week I talk with Kevin Byers who has done just that. Kevin shared his journey with […]

Dae-Lee has been an entrepreneur for many years now with a history of music and web design. He is a grammy award winning producer and has even served on a marketing team for launching a social media app. Dae-Lee is also getting ready to ramp up his artist mentorship program. In this episode Dae-Lee shares […]

One of the best parts about doing this show is having guests on to discuss their entrepreneurial journey and to help teach others. In order to do that I had to build a platform and I would love to share that experience with you. If you are wondering how to start your own blog, podcast, or any kind of platform, this episode may be helpful to you. We are having a t-shirt giveaway. All you have to do to win is share 2 of your favorite episodes of the Business with Bordeaux Podcast with the hashtag #businesswithbordeaux on your social media page. The winner will receive a t-shirt from TrueStrengthApparel.com. We will pick a winner on April 1st, 2018. You can visit my website at businesswithbordeaux.com for all my blog postings and podcast episodes. I would love for you to become a partner of the show as well. Thanks to the Patreon supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins : truestrengthapparel.com Prafit Josiah: prafitjosiah.com LT Smith : youtu.be/fb48rT4nTWY

One of the best ways to earn a living in the music industry is through music publishing. Stanley has had success on getting song placement on MTV 2, WWE, USA Network, and even America's Got Talent. Stanley shares what he has learned on his journey and it may help you. You can visit his website at naz-sect.com. We are having a t-shirt giveaway. All you have to do to win is share 2 of your favorite episodes of the Business with Bordeaux Podcast with the hashtag #businesswithbordeaux on your social media page. The winner will receive a t-shirt from TrueStrengthApparel.com. We will pick a winner on April 1st, 2018. You can visit my website at businesswithbordeaux.com for all my blog postings and podcast episodes. I would love for you to become a partner of the show as well. Thanks to the Patreon supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins : truestrengthapparel.com Prafit Josiah: prafitjosiah.com LT Smith : https://youtu.be/fb48rT4nTWY

Kelly Cole is a 2 time #1 Bestselling author, book publisher, Manager for Aaron Cole, along with many other things. He has been an entrepreneur since almost birth. He shares how he has managed to take practical steps to write his first book, start a book publishing company, all while guiding his son Aaron Cole through his career. Stay tuned in through the whole show to catch everything. We are having a t-shirt giveaway. All you have to do to win is share 2 of your favorite episodes of the Business with Bordeaux Podcast with the hashtag #businesswithbordeaux on your social media page. The winner will receive a t-shirt from TrueStrengthApparel.com. We will pick a winner on April 1st, 2018. You can visit my website at businesswithbordeaux.com for all my blog postings and podcast episodes. I would love for you to become a partner of the show as well. Thanks to the Patreon supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins : truestrengthapparel.com Prafit Josiah: prafitjosiah.com LT Smith : www.youtube.com/channel/UCQz1Cdp4_v65uE11wbXbVjA

This week I had a great talk with the owner of Rapzilla, Chad Horton, about Rapzilla, coming to faith, and he shared some important pointers for anyone interested in starting a business. We are having a t-shirt giveaway. All you have to do to win is share 2 of your favorite episodes of the Business with Bordeaux Podcast with the hashtag #businesswithbordeaux on your social media page. The winner will receive a t-shirt from TrueStrengthApparel.com. We will pick a winner on March 1st, 2018. Thanks to the Patreon supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins : truestrengthapparel.com Prafit Josiah: prafitjosiah.com LT Smith : www.youtube.com/channel/UCQz1Cdp4_v65uE11wbXbVjA

With 2017 coming to a close, Jason shares some milestones that was reached throughout the year. The show has had over 5,200 downloads, 32 guests, and 3 Patrons. Listen to some of Jason's favorite parts of the year. We are having a t-shirt giveaway. All you have to do to win is share 2 of your favorite episodes of the Business with Bordeaux Podcast with the hashtag #businesswithbordeaux on your social media page. The winner will receive a t-shirt from TrueStrengthApparel.com. We will pick a winner on Feb 1st 2018. Thanks to the Patreon supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins : truestrengthapparel.com Word Press Stan : wpstan.com LT Smith : www.youtube.com/channel/UCQz1Cdp4_v65uE11wbXbVjA

I was able to interview A.I once again, but this time about her entrepreneurial journey as a photography teacher. She started her journey as a young teenager and is now teaching other young people the power of photography. Come check out her journey. Her website is https://www.getfokusdproductions.com. Thanks to the Patreon supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins : truestrengthapparel.com Word Press Stan : wpstan.com LT Smith : www.youtube.com/channel/UCQz1Cdp4_v65uE11wbXbVjA

There is a lot that goes into being an artist manager. This week Jason talks with Trisha Bell about how she got into artist management and what that entails. She has also produced and managed multiple tours and talks about what goes into that. Trisha and Jason also discuss the recent #CHHSexism issues that have been brought up and what can be done about it. Thanks to the Patreon supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins : truestrengthapparel.com Word Press Stan : wpstan.com LT Smith : www.youtube.com/channel/UCQz1Cdp4_v65uE11wbXbVjA

This week I decided to highlight some of the top women in the world of business. I shared some of the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies as well as the top women entrepreneurs. After the recent #CHHSexism, I wanted to look into the ratio of women to men leaders in business. I hope you will join me in encouraging our young ladies to go after their God given dreams. Thanks to the Patreon supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins : truestrengthapparel.com Word Press Stan : wpstan.com LT Smith : www.youtube.com/channel/UCQz1Cdp4_v65uE11wbXbVjA

I am always interested in finding individuals in areas where Christians are not predominate. Deontrai Campbell is active in the world of bodybuilding as a professional bodybuilder and has his own online personal training business. We talk about some of his thoughts on the sport and how a Christian can navigate through that kind of an atmosphere. Take a moment and learn how to really penetrate the a mainstream market as an ambassador for Christ. You can get some of the great product from Anointed Fighter Nutrition by using this affiliate link: http://lddy.no/13wp Thanks to the Patreon supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins : truestrengthapparel.com Word Press Stan : wpstan.com LT Smith : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQz1Cdp4_v65uE11wbXbVjA

This week I talk to Applejaxx about his new course which teaches artists the beginning steps to starting their music career off right. We had a great time discussing successful music marketing and branding among some established artists. Make sure you check out his course at appledapple.com. To find out more about the show and other small business news visit businesswithbordeaux.com. Thanks to the supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins - truestrengthapparel.com Word Press Stan - wpstan.com LT Smith

This week I interviewed an entrepreneur who helps other businesses in with their business administrative needs. Latrice Claiborne has learned so many helpful tips along the way and provides a ton of advice in this episode. Grab a pen and pad and enjoy her wisdom. Thanks to the supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins - truestrengthapparel.com Word Press Stan - wpstan.com LT Smith

This week I talked with the founder of Anointed Fighter Nutrition, Adam Hagaman. He is one of the first faith based nutrition and supplement companies on the market. Adam discusses how he has partnered with athletes and others through his affiliate program and keeping the top notch quality in his product. Make sure you check out interview and the product line using the affiliate link provided: http://lddy.no/13wp Thanks to the supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins - truestrengthapparel.com Word Press Stan - wpstan.com LT Smith

This week I discuss how effective boycotting can change the business decisions that companies makes. It can sway the way advertisers look at the value of sponsorships. I talk a little about how it is impacting the NFL currently. Find out how all this could possibly effect you. Thanks to the patrons for the show: Aaron Simpkins - truestrengthapparel.com Word Press Stan - wpstan.com LT Smith

This weeks show is geared for those who are curious about music distribution and how to get your music in the ears of consumers. Making music is the first part of an artists music business. You need to know how to get placement on playlists and even how to get on iTunes banner section. Find out some tips on how to be successful with your music in this interview with Sean Grant. To find out how to sign up go to nectar.trackstarz.com. To hear my first interview with Sean Grant you can listen here: https://soundcloud.com/jason-bordeaux-315582113/sean-david-grant-trackstarz-seandavidgrant-trackstarz-jasonbordeaux1. Thanks to the supporters of the show: Aaron Simpkins - Truestrengthapparel.com Word Press Stan - wpstan.com L.T Smith