Music Is My Business Podcast

From Launch Day to International Bestseller — I Make Music Not Excuses

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Host Clint walks listeners through the surprise success of his new journal I Make Music Not Excuses — now an Amazon bestseller in multiple countries — and shares what’s worked since launch, including early signed copies, bonuses, and how the journal’s 90-day prompts drive action. We recap highlights from Shades of Sync and how the hub accelerates placements and community growth.
The episode also dives into practical sync and production tips: submitting music to libraries vs supervisors, exclusive vs non-exclusive releases, metadata for covers, backup strategies (physical drives, NAS, cloud tradeoffs), large-file transfer tools (Disco, TransferNow), vetting collaborators and handling rejections, and workflow fixes for cluttered studios and hard-drive space. Expect upbeat wins, actionable advice, and community Q&A.

I Make Music Not Excuses — Music Creator Journal Launch Day

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Today’s episode celebrates the official launch of the International Amazon Best Sellers book I Make Music Not Excuses Journal, showcases major community wins from the Sync Producer Hub. Hosts share recent sync placements (including TV and international placements), lessons about stems and metadata, and tips for pitching to libraries and PROs.
Highlights include community success stories (placements on shows like Jenny & Georgia, Sneaky Links, Dating After Dark and international reality series), Jason Dowdy’s stem placement on Saturday Night Live, micro-sync wins on TikTok, and practical production talk about MPC Key 37, Stem Splitter, and ideal song structures for sports/hip‑hop cues.
The episode also walks listeners through the book launch offer and four limited-time bonuses (productivity playbook, 30‑day music challenge calendar, 7‑day creative reset, and a daily motivation audio), plus discussion of sync business topics—ISRCs, PROs (ASCAP vs SOCAN), distribution questions, and how placements per episode are counted.
Stick around for live music reviews, member calls, community updates, and actionable advice to prepare your music and mindset for more licensing opportunities in 2026.

Holiday Music, Gaming Sync & Publisher Strategies

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Topics covered: pitching to libraries and publishers, exclusive vs. non‑exclusive deals, timing holiday submissions, micro‑sync on streaming platforms, and opportunities in video games. The hosts discuss practical tips (be authentic, focus on your strengths), common publisher practices, and handling briefs.
Highlights and Q&A include member success stories (audio book, podcast and game placements), troubleshooting submission decisions, AI content policies, and gear talk — portable Mac setups, iPad/Logic workflow, monitors and monitors, mics and studio organization.

AI & the Future of Sync Licensing with Jason Dowty

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In this episode of Sync Producer Spotlight host Jason interviews guest Anthony Clint Jr., founder of the Sync Producer Hub. They discuss the hot topic of AI in music — whether AI will replace human creators, how publishers and supervisors currently view AI-generated music, and practical, ethical ways to use AI in the sync workflow.
Key topics include real-world AI use cases (chord suggestions, metadata generation, artwork, lyric transcription), which genres and sync needs are more "AI-proof" (cinematic blends, custom scoring, collaborative production), and how to protect your work from data scraping and legal pitfalls highlighted by recent lawsuits.
Anthony also explains the value of community, branding and visibility, introduces the new Sync Producer Hub AI Suite, and leaves listeners with practical advice: adapt to the tools, don’t be driven by fear, and leverage human skills like team management and customization to stay competitive.

Shades of Sync Recap: Big Wins, Placements & Insider Tips

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Join us as the host returns from the Shades of Sync conference to recap the best moments, celebrate community wins, and share practical tips for getting music placed in TV, film, ads, and video games. Hear success stories — placements on Jay & Pamela, Big Freedia, American Express, Epic Games — plus first royalty checks and member milestones.
The episode covers actionable advice: "submit and forget," organizing old sessions, metadata and disco links, why producers should learn engineering and performance, how to approach music supervisors (IMDb Pro and on-set contacts), and social media positioning for sync. Live Q&A highlights and behind-the-scenes insights from the conference are featured.
Segments include community win shoutouts, live music reviews, audience Q&A, and a limited-time offer: free access to Shades of Sync recordings for new Sync Producer Hub members this week, with a Black Friday surprise for VIPs.

Check Your Spam — Sync Wins, Placements & Plug-In Confessions

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We highlight big member wins — fast placements (including a Love After Lockup sync), TuneEdge acceptances, a global car campaign pitch, and stories about patience, spam-folder discoveries and reopening closed doors with smart follow‑ups. The episode weaves real community stories with the planting‑seeds metaphor about long‑term sync success.
Practical takeaways include pitching tips (focused 5‑track playlists), pricing advice for podcast themes and scoring (flat fees vs. per‑minute), setting revision limits, submission strategies, PRO registration reminders, and community resources like the Sync Producer Hub and curated Spotify playlist. Tune in for Q&A, music feedback and actionable sync guidance.

Spilling the Tea on Sync Briefs: Turn Vague Notes into Placements

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Join a live Sync Producer session where the host answers real-time questions, helps interpret dense sync briefs (dramedy grooves, tabloid/orchestral hip‑hop, hidden‑camera cues), and breaks down how to write tracks that publishers want.
Highlights include community wins (first U.S. TV placement, merch drops), practical advice on pricing/licensing for radio and direct placements, using barter for tickets/credentials, and tips for preparing string/no‑string versions for libraries.
Also covered: experiments with AI vocals, workflow and gear talk (Logic, MPC Key, Drum Machine Designer), upcoming Shades of Sync event, and live listener Q&A and brief walkthroughs to get producers unstuck.

AI, PROs & Publishers — What Sync Producers Must Know Now

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Join us as we countdown to Shades of Sync (Nov 14 virtual session, Nov 15 in Atlanta) — a reunion-style sync conference packed with music supervisors, publishers, coordinators and creators. The episode covers ticket urgency, guest shout-outs, and networking opportunities that have led to real placements.
We share community wins from the Sync Producer Hub — landing a Gatorade ad, multiple BMF placements ($800 sync fees plus backend royalties), acceptance into music libraries, a composition used in a stage play, and a marching-band hip‑hop album aimed at college football licensing. Also discussed: collaboration stories, stem-splitting hacks and metadata/submission tips.
Major industry update: ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN will register partially AI-generated works but publishers are cautioning against submitting AI-assisted content until legal gray areas are resolved. The episode previews an attorney discussion at Shades of Sync and explores practical AI uses (idea generation, vocal demos, transcription) versus risks for licensing and revisions.
Expect actionable advice on pitching, timelines (it can vary from days to months), protecting your metadata, and leveraging collaboration and tools to level up your sync opportunities.