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The David Andrew Wiebe Show
by David Andrew Wiebe
Covering how independent artists and creatives can transform into self-guided professionals in the modern age. Build a fan base, create an impact, and establish a lasting income from your creativity. Podcasting since 2009, host David Andrew Wiebe is an award-winning entrepreneur, multi-award-winning composer, and award-winning and best-selling author.
Episodes
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First Impressions: tracklog
Are you an artist, producer, or composer with a huge catalog? Are you trying to manage your dozens or even hundreds of releases with an Excel spreadsheet? Wouldn’t you love a better tool to monitor your music's status? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David explores tracklog, a...
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Complete Independent Artist Website Tutorial
Do you have an artist website? What platform did you build it on? Are you leveraging it to the greatest extent possible? Do you know why websites matter more than ever? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David walks you through setting up your new independent musician website from...
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First Impressions: Stage by Groove Gainer
David was recently invited to check out Groove Gainer’s Stage – an app that helps turn your streaming listeners into real fans. In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, he takes you behind the scenes and explores the platform for the first time. While this isn’t a thorough tutorial, the...
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The New AI-Age Artist Model
AI can handle most of the grunt work. Its ability to complete the task to your satisfaction depends heavily on the quality of the instructions given. But it’s hard to deny that automation is now well within reach for the average person. It’s just a matter of how you utilize it. In this episode…
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The Power of Staying Informed with Kira Shishkin
Is the news manipulating your emotions? If so, how, and… why? Is there a better way to stay up to date with the latest headlines without feeling powerless, angry, and fearful? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David interviews Kira Shishkin, founder of informed.now, the leading...
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The Renegade Musician Masterclass
The Renegade Musician is David Andrew Wiebe’s definitive, most up-to-date guide for independent musicians, detailing how to grow your fan base, leverage your releases, get more and better gigs, and more. In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, we do a deep dive into the introductory...
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The Renegade Musician: Understanding the Concept
In his book, David defined The Renegade Musician as a concept. What is a concept, exactly, and why does it matter? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David illuminates the idea of a concept through well-known and understood cultural concepts like the American Dream and Ikigai, as…
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The Renegade Musician: True Renegade
What does it actually mean to be a renegade? Do artists automatically become renegades simply because they’ve chosen a path that most people don’t? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David expands on the renegade musician and how artists can empower themselves to discern and assert...
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The Renegade Musician: A Cent Per Stream
Wouldn’t it be great if Spotify (and streaming sites more generally) paid more per stream? Wouldn’t it be awesome to earn $0.01 every time your music was played, instead of the current $0.003? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David expands on a blog post he originally wrote in...
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The Renegade Musician: Starving Artist Syndrome
The “starving artist” cliché has been perpetuated through the ages. Stereotypes exist for a reason, but you can’t just yield to accepted norms if you hope to be successful. After all, successful people are abnormal. Which should tell you something, namely that questioning and abandoning the norms...
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The Renegade Musician: Opening Paragraphs
Has anyone tried to convince you that a career in the arts is impractical? Have your parents told you to pursue a “safe, secure job” in favor of trying to make a living out of your passion? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David untangles this convoluted web and illuminates how...
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The Renegade Musician: Inspiration
What inspired David to write The Renegade Musician? Where did the concept come from, and how did it impact the direction of the book? In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David elaborates on how The Renegade Musician came to be, as well as the works that inspired it, and the trails…
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The Renegade Musician: Symbology of the Wolf
David began work on The Renegade Musician during the pandemic and, later, what he describes as “One of the most tumultuous times in my life,” as he was surfing from couch to hotel, hotel to Airbnb, Airbnb to car. The book that emerged is his gritty, no-nonsense magnum opus and has received…
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The Music Pro ’26 Conference Documentary
In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Podcast, we start at the very beginning and take you all the way to the end. From pre-conference preparation to post-conference reflections, this episode features the complete Music Pro ’26 journey.
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Becoming a Music Pro with Linda Blaise
While in Hollywood, CA, at the Musicians Institute, David caught up with Linda Blaise to have her share about her experience at the Music Pro ’26 conference, the sessions, the celebrity musicians, her takeaways, and more.
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Keynote Concerts with Tiamo De Vettori
In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David passes the mic with Musicpreneur Academy’s Tiamo De Vettori at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, at the Music Pro ’26 conference, to discuss keynote concerts.
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Authentic, Connected Relationships with Sunavana Grace
While at Music Pro ’26 in Hollywood at the Musicians Institute, David caught up with his friend and collaborator Sunavana Grace (of S.H.I.N.E. TV Global Network) to talk about relationships and love.
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AI and the Music Industry with Mitch Glazier
In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David wrangles RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier into a conversation at Music Pro ’26 about AI technologies and their broader implications for artists and the music industry.
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Music Prediction Markets with Justin Longo
In this episode of The David Andrew Wiebe Show, David catches up with Justin Longo of MarinNation in Hollywood, CA, while attending the Music Pro ’26 conference, to discuss music prediction markets.
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100 – Unclogging Your Creative Flow: Why Tying Up Loose Ends Unlocks Opportunities
Have you ever felt like you're spinning your wheels creatively, unable to move forward despite having talent and ideas? Do you find yourself surrounded by half-finished projects, unopened mail, and organizational chaos that somehow feels manageable but might actually be holding you back? Perhaps...
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099 – When Music Chooses You: Recognizing Success and Embracing Unexpected Opportunities
Have you ever felt like you've been pushing and striving for opportunities in your creative career, only to find that your biggest breakthroughs came when you weren't actively chasing them? Do you sometimes struggle to recognize your own accomplishments because you're so focused on what you…
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098 – When Projects Turn Toxic: Navigating the Integrity vs. Self-Preservation Dilemma
Have you ever enthusiastically committed to a project that gradually revealed itself to be a frustrating, poorly managed nightmare? Do you find yourself torn between honoring your commitments and protecting your mental health when collaborative work turns toxic or simply exhausting? Perhaps…
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097 – Don’t Wait Until Your Golden Years: The Musician’s List-Building Wake-Up Call
Have you ever wondered what happens to talented musicians who spend decades perfecting their craft but never build an audience? Are you currently so focused on creating great work that you're neglecting the relationships and contact lists that could sustain your career in the future? Perhaps you...
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096 – Quality vs. Sales: Why Good Work Doesn’t Always Sell
Have you ever felt the sting of creating something you genuinely believe is good, only to watch it languish in obscurity while inferior work gains massive attention? Do you sometimes wonder if the lack of recognition for your creative efforts means you should question your abilities, or if there...
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095 – Choosing Fulfillment Over the Endless Search for Meaning
Have you ever felt like you're chasing something elusive—searching for your "purpose" or trying to "find meaning" in your creative work—only to feel increasingly frustrated by the abstract nature of these pursuits? Do you sometimes wonder if the endless quest for meaning is actually keeping you...
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094 – Streamlining Content Creation: Finding Focus in a Season of Change
Have you ever found yourself with more opportunities than time? Are you struggling to maintain your creative output while balancing growing professional responsibilities? Many content creators reach a pivotal moment when their success in one area forces them to completely rethink their approach…
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093 – The Power of Distribution Channels: Why Musicians Need to Think Like Marketers
Are you creating great music but struggling to find an audience that cares? Do you feel like you're shouting into the void with each release, wondering why your streams and followers aren't growing despite your best creative efforts? The painful truth is that being a talented musician is only…
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092 – Taking Control of Your Music Career: A Conversation with Mark Dixon of RadarBase
Are you an independent musician feeling stuck in the endless cycle of social media posts that no one sees, gigs that don't grow your audience, and streaming platforms that generate pennies? Do you wonder how other artists manage to build momentum while you're still waiting for the industry to...
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091 – The Journey of Becoming: How Motivated Are You Really?
Have you ever rated your motivation as a nine or 10, only to abandon your projects at the first sign of difficulty? Do you wonder why certain opportunities never materialize despite your talent, or why success seems to come more easily to others? Perhaps it's time to honestly assess whether…
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090 – Beyond Intellectual Rightness: The Difference Between Knowing and Doing
Do you find yourself collecting books, courses, and information about how to succeed as an artist, but rarely putting any of it into practice? Are you comfortable discussing creative theories and marketing strategies, but hesitant to build that website, launch that podcast, or release that album?...
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089 – Commitment Precedes Success: Overcoming the Twin Traps of Procrastination and Perfectionism
Are you constantly stuck in the dreaded cycle of "someday I'll start my podcast" or "I need to make this song perfect before releasing it"? Have you noticed how days turn into weeks, weeks into months, and suddenly years have passed while your creative projects remain in perpetual preparation?...
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088 – The Art of Allowing: How to Recognize and Value the Right Opportunities
Have you found yourself drowning in opportunities but struggling to determine which ones are worth pursuing? Do you sometimes reject possibilities that could transform your career because they arrive at inconvenient times or challenge your ego? Perhaps you've experienced the opposite...
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087 – No Excuses: Creating Through Adversity
Are you finding yourself paralyzed by "world conditions," unable to create because things just feel too chaotic? Have you caught yourself crafting eloquent social media posts about why creativity is impossible right now, while ironically demonstrating your creative abilities in the process? Do…
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086 – Acres of Diamonds: Why Being Personable Trumps Perfect Content
Are you constantly overlooking opportunities that are right in front of you? Do you find yourself frustrated with the lack of traction in your creative career, despite creating meticulously crafted content? Have you ever dismissed an unexpected connection or invitation, only to wonder later if it...
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085 – AI Reality Check: Beyond the Hype and Hysteria
Are you worried about AI taking over your creative work – or worse, taking over the world? Do you find yourself caught between the techno-evangelists claiming AI will solve all our problems and doomsayers warning of a robotic apocalypse? Perhaps you've wondered if those impressive AI demos really...
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084 – Embracing Sensitivity: The Journey Behind ‘Flashes of Elation’
Have you ever felt like your sensitivity was more of a curse than a gift? Do you find yourself deeply affected by criticism, overwhelmed by intense environments, or struggling to navigate a world that seems built for less sensitive souls? Perhaps you've even wondered if success in the creative...
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083 – From Dark Clouds to Silver Linings: A Personal Journey of Transformation
Have you ever felt stuck in a situation that seemed impossible to escape? Do you sometimes wonder if personal development programs are worth the investment, or if they're just marketing hype? What if the difference between struggling and thriving came down to a fundamental shift in perspective?…
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082 – The Art of Showing Up: Finding Your Natural Voice
Sometimes you stumble into things. Song ideas. Promo ideas. Even opportunities of the highest order. The trick? There isn’t one. Or, if there is one, it’s to stay consistent. Keep showing up and doing the work while remaining open-minded about your approach and where things can take you.…
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081 – Navigating Success: When Your Side Project Takes Flight
Every overnight success was 10 years in the making. Does that statement resonate with you? Well, it certainly does for your brave podcast host, David Andrew Wiebe. In this spontaneous and chill episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, David shares how he’s adapting to changing demands while...
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080 – Personal Development for Creators: A Complete Growth System
You want to change, grow, and transform. You’re not sure exactly how, you just know that there is something more to who you are. Something important to uncover. Potential to unlock. So, what’s the pathway? Throughout history, many successful people have turned to personal development to sharpen...
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079 – The Art of Fractional Leadership: Inside the World of a Marketing Maven
From marketing to team-building, there are many fields to navigate for the modern artist and creator. Very rarely is there a clear path, and most are faced with the A or B choice of jumping in and taking a big risk or choosing the much safer route of status quo stagnancy. In this episode of...
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078 – How Loss, Music, and Entrepreneurship Shaped David Andrew Wiebe’s Journey
We are wrapping up our series of the most popular podcast content from 2024 with this, David’s interview on WeMaple. We acknowledge you, the listener, for making this possible. Thank you for tuning in as the year unfolded. We look forward to an even better 2025. Download the PDF Transcript...
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077 – From Darkroom to Digital: A Creative’s Guide to Thriving in the AI Era
In this illuminating episode of Creativity Excitement Emotion, host David Andrew Wiebe sits down with photographer and digital creative Karlo Keet to explore the intersection of traditional artistry and emerging AI technologies. As the second most popular episode of 2024, this conversation offers…
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076 – A Musician’s Guide to Purposeful Time Management: Designing Your Ideal Creative Workflow
Originally aired as Episode 3 and ranked as the third most popular episode of 2024, this introspective discussion explores how intentional daily scheduling can transform your creative career. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors: Productivity, Performance & Profits Blackbook: Get a free copy of…
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075 – The Community Builder’s Blueprint: From Zero to 5,000 Members in One Year
Our journey through 2024’s most popular Creative Excitement Emotion episodes continues with episode 61 – How to Make an Impact on Your Audience in 2024 – with Amos Bracewell. Tune in to hear Amos share his Facebook community building success story. Download the PDF Transcript Sponsors:...
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074 – 3 Popular Music Career Strategies That Are Actually Wasting Your Time
We are looking back on the most popular Creativity Excitement Emotion episodes of 2024, and the fifth most popular episode of the year was 3 Things That Aren’t Going to Grow Your Music Career in 2024. Tune in to hear why David feels detours are inevitable on the path to music career success, and...
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073 – Hitch Your Wagon to a Star: A Music Industry Success Secret for the Rest of Us
It’s time to look back on the top six most downloaded Creativity Excitement Emotion episodes of 2024, and our journey begins here – 2 Ways to Make It to The Top, which was the second episode of the year. Tune in to hear David share why he’s highlighting the most popular episodes from 2024, and…
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072 – 10 Tips for Having Better Conversations [Spark Infinity]
Are you having trouble connecting with the world around you? Are you having drab and boring conversations? Do you wish you could connect more effortlessly with the people around you? Communication is one of the most crucial skills you can learn, and sad to say, formal education doesn’t do much to...
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071 – Can 90 Posts Change Everything? [Spark Infinity]
Commit, do the work, and everything will work out. We’ve all heard, and possibly even clung to, some iteration of this platitude. But is it true? In this installment of Spark Infinity Office Hours, David reflects on the last 90 days of posting to Instagram, and the results he’s seen from his...
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070 – 7 Reasons You Shouldn’t “do” Social Media [Spark Infinity]
Okay, so you’ve decided that social media growth is for you. You’re committed to the process, and you’ve started putting effort into it. But should you be doing social media at all? It sounds like a dreadful existential question, but knowing why you shouldn’t be putting any time into it might…
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Covering how independent artists and creatives can transform into self-guided professionals in the modern age. Build a fan base, create an impact, and establish a lasting income from your creativity. Podcasting since 2009, host David Andrew Wiebe is an award-winning entrepreneur, multi-award-winning composer, and award-winning and best-selling author.
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