Obermann Amplified

Kristen Obermann
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A video podcast where Kristen Ford and guests discuss the entertainment biz, entrepreneurship, and spirituality, with an aim to empower and uplift. Our goal is a little corner of the internet where people can feel like they are supported in their dreams and surrounded by cool people.

  1. 30 Years and Still Charting! Rachael Sage ditched a major deal and started MPRESS

    9h ago

    30 Years and Still Charting! Rachael Sage ditched a major deal and started MPRESS

    Thanks for liking and subscribing Happy Pride! https://www.youtube.com/@UCmuz3--HNEW0hU9XTJe5uwg https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obermann-amplified/id1877853120 Thanks to our guest Rachael Sage, artist and label President https://rachaelsage.com/ https://www.mpressrecords.com/ Background music* from Rachael Sage's Instrumental "Canopy" album. *intro courtesy of Riverside and theme song by Kristen Ford One-on-One Band Coaching and Band Doula https://kristenfordmusic.com/music-business-coaching Pinto LUXE on Righteous Babe Records https://righteousbabe.ffm.to/kristenford-pinto-luxe Want to start your own podcast? https://riverside.com/?irclickid=X7Ww-VXJbxycRx2Qf32nS0xQUkuRem1BMTLv0A0&sharedid=&irpid=4030178&utm_campaign=Kristen%20Ford&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impact&irgwc=1&afsrc=1 Want a killer band website? https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r8a83b Take in the Good and support LGBTQIA+ mental health and wellbeing across the UK. A fundraising collaboration between Rainbow Mind and Rachael Sage. https://everpress.com/TakeInTheGood Cassandra Kubinski https://www.facebook.com/cassandrakubinski/ Marc Cohn (" Walking in Memphis ") https://www.marccohnmusic.com/ 🎙️ Want to know how artists really get signed to record labels in today’s music industry? In this exclusive interview, Rachael Sage — founder and president of MPress Records — breaks down exactly how record labels work, what A&R executives look for, how Billboard-charting artists build careers, and what it actually takes to reach GRAMMY-level recognition. As an independent label president, Billboard-charting artist, producer, and award-winning songwriter, Rachael Sage shares insider music business advice. In this interview, you’ll learn: 🔥 How to get signed to a record label 🔥 What record labels actually do for artists 🔥 Independent label vs major label differences 🔥 Music publishing, distribution, branding & artist development 🔥 What makes an artist stand out to A&R 🔥 How indie artists can build momentum without a major label 🔥 The future of the music industry for independent musicians #MusicIndustry #RecordLabels #HowToGetSigned #GRAMMYs #Billboard #IndependentArtist #MusicBusiness #AandR #RachaelSage #MPressRecords #MusicMarketing #ArtistDevelopment #IndieArtist #MusicProducer #SingerSongwriter #MusicIndustryTips #MusicCareer #IndependentLabel #MusicInterview #MusicSuccess

    1h 1m
  2. Blessed by Bowie- Lee John on lessons from rock legends & success in today's broken music biz

    May 20

    Blessed by Bowie- Lee John on lessons from rock legends & success in today's broken music biz

    Blessed by Bowie- Lee John on lessons from rock legends & success in today's broken music biz Follow Lee John at https://www.leejohnmusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/leejohn_music/ For riverside affiliate link and Kristen Ford's music biz coaching www.kristenford.com thanks for liking and subscribing! We discuss touring, recording and a clear path forward in today's broken system with one man wrecking machine Lee John

    1h 17m
  3. NO MORE WHINING! Platinum insights from Major Label music manager and A&R Chris Long

    Apr 27

    NO MORE WHINING! Platinum insights from Major Label music manager and A&R Chris Long

    Thanks for liking and subscribing on youtube or consider giving us a five star rating and review on apple podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@ObermannAmplified Huge thanks to our guest Chris Long you can schedule a consult with him at https://chrislongmgmt.com/ He is also working closely with Magic Nothing for playlisting for real human success. You can pitch to his playlist here https://app.magicnothing.xyz/playlists/?curator=Chris%20Long I also do some one on one coaching I have just a few spots left in my band doula program. Book your discovery call today at kristenford.com We discuss lots of music business some tough love and laugh at arnold.

    1h 19m

  4. Apr 25 ·  Bonus

    Earthy Indie Pop- Album Review Tom Goss Live at Hotel Cafe

    https://www.youtube.com/@tomgossmusic Subscribe to Tom's channel and watch the live album More from Tom at https://www.patreon.com/tomgossmusic Music Business Coaching and more at kristenford.com

    2 min
  5. Published Author Seth Dickinson getting past the gatekeepers. How to Publish that Manuscript

    Apr 22

    Published Author Seth Dickinson getting past the gatekeepers. How to Publish that Manuscript

    The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the author's background, writing process, character development, and the publishing industry. It also delves into the challenges and rewards of being a published author, as well as the complexities of traditional and self-publishing. The author shares insights into the creative process, the role of agents and publishers, and the financial aspects of book sales. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the challenges of being an author, the impact of technology on creativity, the role of art in resistance, and the future of society. Seth shares insights on the power dynamics in the publishing industry, his experiences in Ghana, and the importance of reading in developing writing skills. He also discusses the potential impact of AI on creative work and the value of individual artistic expression in a world of mass production. Takeaways Writing ProcessTraditional vs. Self-PublishingFinancial Aspects of Book Sales Power dynamics in the publishing industryThe impact of AI on creative work Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background05:06 Traditional vs. Self-Publishing33:38 Financial Aspects of Book Sales39:20 The Role of Art in Resistance50:18 The Impact of Technology on Creativity56:29 The Future of Society

    1h 2m
  6. Sarah Clanton- escaped her 360 deal with a little help from the FBI and became queen of Royalties

    Apr 10

    Sarah Clanton- escaped her 360 deal with a little help from the FBI and became queen of Royalties

    For More on Sarah Clanton visit https://www.sarahclanton.com/ purchase music or become a royalty expert and find your missing $24,000 of royalties with her music business coaching. If you're in Paris don't miss ECU Film Festival https://www.instagram.com/ecufilmfestival/ To work with Kristen Ford visit kristenfordmusic.com for 1:1 band doula coaching and to purchase music and merch. Thanks for liking and subscribing https://www.youtube.com/@ObermannAmplified In this episode we tackle the nebulous 360 record deal, discovering hidden music royalties, working with ASCAP and Publishing, touring and event production in France, hosting house shows, resiliency in the face of rejection and how do you get people to stop bothering you with your carry on instrument in airports and what if your dog could talk.

    1h 11m
  7. Expansive and Nostalgic- Album Review for Gracie & Rachel's new album "if we could, would we"

    Season 1 Trailer

    Expansive and Nostalgic- Album Review for Gracie & Rachel's new album "if we could, would we"

    Purchase the new album from Gracie and Rachel here https://www.righteousbabe.com/products/gracie-and-rachel-if-we-could-would-we-album Thanks for liking and subscribing to the podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ObermannAmplified For 1 on 1 music business coaching holler at kristenford.com

    3 min

  8. Apr 8 ·  Bonus

    20 Years of Touring: The 10 Biggest Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

    Want even more? 1:1 band coaching is available at Kristenford.com Thanks for liking and subscribing to the podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ObermannAmplified Kristen Ford shares her top 10 biggest tour mistakes, emphasizing the importance of communication, safety, and legality. She also highlights the significance of physical performance, punctuality, merchandise management, pre-show behavior, resting, enjoying the tour experience, and managing relationships on tour. Takeaways Communication is keySafety and legality are crucial on tour Chapters 00:00 Tour Gig Communication06:15 Pre-Show Behavior and Resting

    11 min
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A video podcast where Kristen Ford and guests discuss the entertainment biz, entrepreneurship, and spirituality, with an aim to empower and uplift. Our goal is a little corner of the internet where people can feel like they are supported in their dreams and surrounded by cool people.

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  • Creator
    Kristen Obermann
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Kristen Obermann
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    Obermann Amplified