He built three music businesses from scratch — starting with writing $5 rap songs on Fiverr.


Today on the Musician Secrets Podcast, Hayden Balmain reveals the exact mindset shifts, frameworks, and systems he used to go from bored teenager in school… to running Moshpit Media, Moshpit Studios, and the rapidly growing SoundMind Network.

If you're an independent artist trying to build a real music career, this episode is PACKED with practical, repeatable steps you can model.

Hayden breaks down:
✨ How Fiverr unexpectedly launched his music career
✨ The simple blueprint he used to build 3 successful businesses
✨ How to release music in a way Spotify actually rewards
✨ The mindset every musician needs to succeed in 2024
✨ Why most artists stay stuck (and how to finally break through)
✨ When to consider labels, agencies, or doing it all independently
✨ How to turn your skills into income inside the music industry
✨ The Music Entrepreneur Blueprint that’s helping creators grow

This is one of the most actionable conversations you’ll hear all year if you’re an indie musician, producer, or music entrepreneur.

Who This Episode Is For

  • Independent musicians
  • Artists trying to grow Spotify streams
  • Producers or songwriters wanting to monetize their skills
  • Creators trying to build a music business
  • Artists struggling with mindset, confidence, or consistency
  • Anyone tired of “winging it” and ready for a real strategy

Guest:

Hayden Balmain
Founder of Moshpit Media, Moshpit Studios & SoundMind Network
Music marketing expert + music business educator

Follow Hayden:
Instagram: @HaydenBalmain

SoundMind Network IG: @soundmindnetwork

SoundMind Network Community: SoundMind

Moshpit Agency IG: @moshpitagency

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