Dean Wilson - What Makes A Great Artist Manager (Deadmau5, Calvin Harris, Duke Dumont, Chris Lake)

Podcast Overview: Dean Wilson and Will Clarke discuss their experiences in the music industry, including managing artists like Calvin Harris and Deadmau5. They talk about the challenges of the industry, the growth of festivals, and the impact of technology on the music business. They also touch on topics like taxes, inflation, and the global reach of the music industry. The conversation covers topics such as Joel Zimmerman's vision for Deadmau5 as a global brand, the importance of having the right team, the impact of the mouse head on the industry, the challenges of being a manager, and the decision to focus on Deadmau5's business and music. The conversation also touches on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to adapt and try new things. In this final part of the conversation, Dean Wilson and Will Clarke discuss the importance of focus and extreme dedication in managing and growing an artist's career. They talk about the challenges of managing multiple artists and the need for managers to understand and cater to the unique needs and goals of each artist. They also share stories of how hit records are made and the role of managers in guiding artists through the creative process. The conversation ends with a reflection on the rarity and preciousness of their own experiences in the music industry.

Who Is Dean Wilson: Dean is an influential and innovative figure within the electronic music industry as well as the longtime manager and business partner of GRAMMY Award-nominated electronic music phenomenon Joel Zimmerman—aka deadmau5. With SEVEN20’s new pivot, he and deadmau5 are taking what they’ve learned from years of owning and controlling their own masters and publishing, and looking into the radical new future that the blockchain enables for the industry.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background
04:54 The Global Music Business and the Impact of Technology
11:06 The Growth of Festivals and the Impact on the Music Industry
18:05 Challenges and Rewards of Managing Artists
23:59 Taxes, Inflation, and Financial Considerations in the Music Industry
30:59 Adapting to Changes in the Music Industry
32:55 Building Deadmau5 as a Global Brand
35:30 The Importance of the Right Team
39:15 The Impact of the Mouse Head
44:21 Challenges of Being a Manager
53:40 Adapting to the COVID-19 Pandemic
01:01:40 The Importance of Focus and Dedication in Artist Management
01:04:34 Adapting to the Ever-Changing Music Industry
01:07:30 The Rarity and Preciousness of Music Industry Experiences