Episode Details

Bubba Startz welcomes Brad Stewart for an engaging discussion on his career journey, beginning with his move to Nashville. Brad shares insights into the music industry's evolution, particularly in the wake of COVID-19, and introduces Music Mogul AI as a response to these challenges. They explore the industry's financial hurdles, artist burnout, and the significance of controlling AI-generated content. Brad emphasizes the role of mentorship and personal management, addressing marketing education gaps and the evolving dynamics of labels and booking agents. The episode highlights Stewart Entertainment's software features, Brad's future plans for expansion, and concludes with contact information and final thanks. (0:00) Introduction and welcome to Brad Stewart (1:00) Brad's career beginnings and move to Nashville (2:17) Impact of COVID on music industry and launching Music Mogul AI (5:28) State of the music industry, financial challenges, and artist burnout (12:20) Development and importance of Music Mogul AI (15:33) Personal management experiences and the importance of mentorship (18:55) Bridging revenue gaps and controlling AI-generated content (21:49) Industry gatekeeping and the changing role of booking agents (28:40) Marketing education gaps for artists and label dynamics (31:11) Building a team, mentorship, and Stewart Entertainment's software features (34:28) Closing thoughts, contact info, and future plans for software expansion (36:31) Final thanks and episode wrap-up