Behind every founder, there is a much quieter and wiser co-founder working behind the scenes.
And MAD Records is no different.
Which is why I’m thrilled to introduce you (for the first time on our in-person podcast) to my co-founder at MAD Records, our Head of Music Services - Rob Schustack.
Rob is the insider to my outsider, the yin to my yang…
…. and apparently owns the exact same wardrobe as I do.
Rob has an incredible career which includes roles such as:
* A&R at Atlantic Records
* Director of Film, Television, and Advertising at The Orchard
* Senior Creative Director for Advertising and Video Games at Primary Wave
* GM of Music Services at TouchTunes
* Founder and Executive Producer at Ooze House of Music
* Head of Music Services at MAD Records
Today we talk about some major limiting mindsets we’ve seen while building MAD Records, the current in-person opportunities for artists, and my crippling fear of developing tinnitus.
It’s a good one… I hope you enjoy.
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🎥 Podcast Produced by the talented FIL ARDENT.
* Podcast intro music by the amazing Reid Sorel.
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Michael from MAD Records
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