AIMP: Nashville Pubcast

00:49 – “ Your career path is a little different—can you walk us through how you got here?” Sets up one of the most compelling origin stories - non-traditional path, first-mover roles, and betting on emerging tech...

01:47 – The Power of Networking (Done Right) Both emphasize that relationships are everything, but networking works best when you’re adding value, not just “working the room.” 03:36 – The Entrepreneurial Pull Jessi...

01:18 – The Core Message: Don ’ t Forget Your Why A gentle but clear reminder: the music industry can be exhausting, and it’s easy to lose sight of why you started. Tim shares how drums were once his identity; the place...

00:45 - What AI means for copyright today — human authorship requirements, why AI outputs aren’t copyrightable, how training data implicates rights, and the lawsuits shaping the landscape. 04:20 - Legal fights &...

00:42 – Chris DuBois on being mentally prepared for the ebbs and not taking success for granted. 02:03 – Katie Kerkhover on A&R as a service job and learning to serve artists, producers, and teams. 03:35 – Randy Montana...

00:39 – Katie Kerkhover on exercise, her reMarkable tablet, and planning her day with intention. 02:13 – Tim Reynolds on using ChatGPT, Notion, and dual monitors (including vertical!) to streamline work. 02:56 – Randy...

00:33 – Chris DuBois on preventing burnout by separating home life from the music industry. 02:24 – Nikki Sanz on weekly burnout cycles, fitness, faith, and finding healthy outlets. 04:24 – Chris Weier (business...

00:45 – Katie Kerkhover on keeping creators involved and protected in the future of music. 01:44 – Randy Montana on the widening stylistic lanes in country music. 02:32 – Dave Cohen on a coming resurgence of...

01:30 – How Tim Reynolds got his start in music and what led him to Big Machine. 02:30 – What digital marketing actually means at a record label. 03:49 – Who Tim’s key industry relationships are — from DSPs to social...

01:27 – Eric’s 30-year journey in music and how he found his way to Empire Nashville. 03:21 – What does a typical day look like for Eric—and how does his dual label/publishing role differ from traditional Nashville...

02:01 – Did Randy naturally come into songwriting, or was there a pivotal moment that pushed him toward it? 04:18 – Which came first: pursuing an artist career or focusing on songwriting? 06:10 – How did losing his...

02:44 – Chris shares his early background: growing up in Nashville and how his father’s career shaped his path. 05:51 – How Sea Gayle Music was founded with Brad Paisley and Frank Rogers. 08:54 – Was Chris always a...

01:02 – How did Dave Cohen get started, and what was his path from Canada to Nashville? 05:42 – When did Dave shift from being a session player to also producing and writing? 09:25 – What did Dave learn working under...

01:20 – What led Kris Wiatr to become a business manager, and what does the role actually involve? 04:36 – How does Kris’s work evolve as an artist moves from development to mainstream success? 06:48 – What financial...

01:35 – What led Nikki Sanz from touring to founding a tech company? 03:33 – Did she always see herself as an entrepreneur, and how did she get started? 08:02 – How does GIGGS vet users and build trust in the community...