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• 122. Manifesting Manual for Musicians

  Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin kick things off with a playful “Mani-fest” pun that sets the tone: mindset and money go hand-in-hand for working artists. The hosts remind listeners that you can dream big and get paid for it. Why Manifesting Belongs in Your Business Plan79 % of surveyed DIY musicians say mindset directly affects their income—yet few have a structured routine for it.Manifesting is presented as a practical goal-setting framework, not magical thinking. When paired with budgets and calendars it becomes a performance multiplier.The 5-Step Musician Manifesting MethodGet Crystal-Clear on the Dream – Define revenue, venue sizes, or follower counts with hard numbers and dates.Audit Beliefs & Rewrite the Script – Replace “I’m not good enough” with “My unique sound has an audience.”Visualize Daily, then Operationalize – Convert affirmations into task-list micro-actions (e.g., 20 emails to venue bookers).Prime Your Dopamine Loop – Small wins (posting a clip, finishing a chorus) keep motivation chemistry working for you.Track, Tweak, Triumph – Hold weekly check-ins using a simple KPI sheet (income, streams, mailing-list growth).Quote of the Day: “Whatever you give the universe, the universe gives back—plus royalties.” — Chris Webb (humorously credited to “Unknown”) Dave’s Two Cents & Real-Life Case StudiesDave shares how pitching a dream festival slot before he felt “ready” forced him to level-up—and landed a paying gig. Mini spotlights highlight indie artists who manifested Patreon income, sync deals, and non-profit grant wins by following the 5-step system. Action Worksheet Walk-ThroughListeners are invited to download a free PDF that maps the method to:“Dream → Deliverable” Table (dream = “open for X,” deliverable = “email 3 mutual connections”)Belief Swap ChecklistWeekly KPI TrackerResources & Shout-OutsBook recommendations (“Atomic Habits,” “The War of Art”), meditation apps, and a reminder to rate/review the show so more musicians find money wisdom. Take-Home ChallengeListeners commit to writing their top income goal on a sticky note and snapping a pic, tagging @MusiciansTipJar for accountability. Key Takeaways at a GlanceManifesting ≠ Wishing. It’s structured visualization tied to measurable actions.Mindset Moves Money. Positive belief loops increase productivity and networking courage.Track or It Didn’t Happen. Weekly metrics turn dreams into dashboards.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.

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• 121. How to Structure Your Music Business

  🎙️ Podcast Summary: S5 E6 – How to Structure Your Music BusinessWelcome to Musicians Tip Jar, where we talk about musicians and money. In this episode, Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin dive into one of the most important (but often overlooked) elements of running a sustainable music career—structuring your music business. Whether you're a solo artist, band leader, or music entrepreneur, selecting the appropriate business structure can help you save costs, safeguard your assets, and create opportunities for funding, branding, and growth.From sole proprietorships to LLCs to S-Corps, we break down the pros, cons, and key considerations to help you pick the right path based on your income, team size, and future goals. ✅ Learn how proper structure helps with taxes, legal protection, and grant eligibility✅ Hear real-world examples of how musicians benefit from forming LLCs or S-Corps✅ Discover tools, questions, and action steps to confidently decide what structure fits your music careerPlus, Dave gives a shoutout to musicians running nonprofits and explains how structuring with purpose can amplify your impact. Stick around for laughs, insights, and a few clever zingers disguised as “unknown” quotes from Chris. Listen at www.musicianstipjar.com🎧 Tune in now and take control of your music business the smart way.Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.

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• 120. Health Hacks for Musicians: Stay Profitable When You’re Sick

  Today we have one goal: to get everyone in our community prepared for the next illness that might be headed your way. It’s a constant concern for many of us (especially singers) and can threaten our livelihood. The good news is there are things we can do to minimize that threat and manage things in a way that allows for easier decision-making and time for healing with less stress.When you are healthy, you have 100 problems to deal with, but when you are sick, you have 1FoCoMA’s mission is to support all Northern Colorado musicians in our community through networking, education, and events because music changes lives. They connect the Fort Collins community through their online directories of artists, audio production, music lessons, music media, music organizations, music shops, recording studios, venues, and youth music providers. Learn more at FOCOMA.ORG and be sure to not miss their festival this April with over 400 local musicians.We all need to address the challenges with staying healthy and mitigating loss when we fall ill.  Let's go head-on together and share our plan that has shown great results, which can be especially valuable as we head into the busy season for us gig workers. Let’s go!You cannot expect to never get sick, nor can we expect to only get sick when it’s convenient.  By using the above recommendations, you can further secure a well-run business by being prepared for these health issues before they occur and having a plan in place that will take care of you first.**We know how valuable your time is; we appreciate you for spending this time with us and being a part of this community. It is our hope that you feel that sense of community here at Musicians Tip Jar and help us spread the word to make us stronger together. Connect with us at Musicians Tip Jar@gmail and Musicians Tip Jar.com where you can check out all the resources and discounts we have collected just for you! And check out all our episodes now on our YouTube channel!If you find this information useful, please rate and subscribe to the podcast. Also, slam the Like button if you’re on YouTube so we can help keep you up on the finance side of your music business.:As always, thanks for joining us, and remember there is already enough for everyone; you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy, and wealthy. Health is our greatest wealth so take care of your body as it’s the only instrument you can’t replace… This is Musicians Tip Jar.Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.

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• 119. What it means to Make it in Music with Ayo Awosika

  Today we complete our interview with our good friend Ayo Awosika.  We put a spotlight on the often misunderstood term “making it in the music industry” as well as diversifying revenue streams by simply pursuing your interests and some vocal tips from an absolute Pro.Quote:“(With success) there is no arrival point, you continue to arrive and take the next step and the next…”  - Ayo AwosikaAyo Awosika is an LA-based vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is also a vocal/performance coach, music director, and arranger. She has toured and sung background vocals for artists including Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, Rob Thomas, The Chainsmokers, Danny Elfman, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Carlos Santana, and Pentatonix, among others. Ayo has shared the stage or opened for the likes of Richie Havens, Ryan Shaw, Peter Eldridge, and Esperanza Spalding and has also performed with the Colorado Symphony. She has performed on The Today's Show, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Ellen, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, and The Voice, as well as the UK's top music TV show, Later...with Jools Holland. In 2019, she had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a vocalist in the choir heard throughout The Lion King film soundtrack. Since then her vocals have been recorded on scores for several TV shows and feature films like Minions 2, Nope, Creed III, Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and Despicable Me 4. Ayo is a Berklee College of Music graduate.Her debut album, “We Best Not Wait,” produced by Scott Jacoby (John Legend, Sia) was released in 2016. In 2023, she was commissioned to compose and conduct a new choral piece for a 250 person choir that debuted at the 2023 Sister Singers Network Festival in Cleveland, Ohio. Since then she has been commissioned to compose several choral pieces for various groups in the US, as well as being invited as a guest artist to workshop, perform, and guest conduct with these choral groups. The next one is with Cincinnati's MUSE choir at the end of April. Most recently, she was a featured singer in Disney's 80s-90s Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the choir for the 30th Anniversary Lion King Show.Wow, right!? One of the greatest joys of being on this earth for a longer period of time is seeing the results of people's pursuits. Ayo is a prime example of how consistent pursuit and unwavering dedication can yield great results, and we are so grateful to be around to see it all come to fruition as well as share her story with you. As always, thanks for joining us, and remember there is already enough for everyone; you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy, and wealthy. Most great desires will seem impossible until you get there, so just keep going and take the next step. This is Musicians Tip Jar.Sing better instantly with these 6 simple warmups from Ayo Awosika: https://bit.ly/ivb10Work with Ayo directly to elevate your voice: https://bit.ly/BookwithAyoSubscribe to Ayo's Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/YTSubAyoAyo's IG: @ayoawosika (https://www.instagram.com/ayoawosika/)Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.

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• 118. The Power of Diversifying your Skills with Ayo Awosika

  Today we sit down with the powerful Ayo Awosika and explore how diversifying her skills has been one of the most powerful ways to create new opportunities, increase adaptability, and ensure long-term success in her career and creative endeavors.Quote:“(The music business) truly is about referrals, community and connection” - Ayo Awosika“Your health is your Wealth”  - Ayo AwosikaAyo Awosika is an LA based vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is also a vocal/performance coach, music director, and arranger. She has toured and sung background vocals for artists including Miley Cyrus, Sam Smith, Rob Thomas, The Chainsmokers, Danny Elfman, Dua Lipa, Lizzo, Carlos Santana, and Pentatonix, among others. Ayo has shared the stage or opened for the likes of Richie Havens, Ryan Shaw, Peter Eldridge, and Esperanza Spalding and has also performed with the Colorado Symphony. She has performed on The Today's Show, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Good Morning America, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Ellen, BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, and The Voice, as well as the UK's top music TV show, Later...with Jools Holland. In 2019, she had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a vocalist in the choir heard throughout The Lion King film soundtrack. Since then her vocals have been recorded on scores for several TV shows and feature films like Minions 2, Nope, Creed III, Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and Despicable Me 4. Ayo is a Berklee College of Music graduate.Her debut album, “We Best Not Wait,” produced by Scott Jacoby (John Legend, Sia) was released in 2016. In 2023, she was commissioned to compose and conduct a new choral piece for a 250 person choir that debuted at the 2023 Sister Singers Network Festival in Cleveland, Ohio. Since then she has been commissioned to compose several choral pieces for various groups in the US, as well as being invited as a guest artist to workshop, perform, and guest conduct with these choral groups. The next one is with Cincinnati's MUSE choir at the end of April. Most recently, she was a featured singer in Disney's 80s-90s Celebration at the Hollywood Bowl as well as a member of the choir for the 30th Anniversary Lion King Show.Wow, right!? One of the greatest joys of being on this earth for a longer period of time is seeing the results of people's pursuits. Ayo is a prime example of how consistent pursuit and unwavering dedication can yield great results, and we are so grateful to be around to see it all come to fruition as well as share her story with you. Action:Taking Ayo’s point of finding ways to combine your diverse skills, create a list of 5 things you would like to put on your radar and include which of your skill sets would make you uniquely qualified to give them a try. Seeing this clearer will also help you identify what skills, resources, and connections you might need to pursue next, inorder to make these ambitions a reality.**If you find this information useful, please rate and subscribe to the podcast and slam the Like button if you’re on YouTube, so we can help keep you up on the finance side of your music business.**As always, thanks for joining us, and remember there is already enough for everyone; you just need to know how to get it. Until next time, on behalf of Dave Tamkin and myself, Chris Webb. Stay happy, healthy and wealthy. The more skills you can do, the easier this career is to pursue. This is Musicians Tip Jar.Sing better instantly with these 6 simple warmups from Ayo Awosika: https://bit.ly/ivb10Work with Ayo directly to elevate your voice: https://bit.ly/BookwithAyoSubscribe to Ayo's Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/YTSubAyoAyo's IG: @ayoawosika (https://www.instagram.com/ayoawosika/)Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.

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