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We Sat Down With a Music Industry Legend—He Told Us How To Break Any Artist!

Dive inside the secrets of building a lasting music career with legendary executive Daniel Glass, founder and CEO of Glassnote Records. In this episode, Eric Knight and Ritch Esra sits down with Daniel as he shares essential artist development strategies, the critical role of mentorship, and how faith, family, and service shape true leadership in the music industry. Learn what it takes to break an artist in today’s fast-paced landscape and hear stories behind acts like Phoenix, Mumford & Sons, Childish Gambino, and Chvrches. Must-watch insights for artists, managers, and aspiring execs!
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⏰ TIMECODES ⏰
0:00 Intro
7:06 How has loss shaped your leadership and work meaning?
13:34 What has prayer taught about slowing down in this industry?
14:58 How do faith and gratitude influence your daily decisions?
20:56 Describe the music and culture in your early DJ days.
27:14 Did you expect music to be your life’s work then?
31:11 What did the Chrysalis era teach about artist development?
35:39 How do you spot future industry leaders?
41:18 What did EMI teach about leadership in consolidation?
45:32 What did Rising Tide and Artemis teach about indie labels?
52:26 What inspired forming Glassnote in 2007?
57:32 What defines a Glassnote artist?
1:03:19 What does “it’s about the song” mean to you?
1:06:59 What do majors and indies misunderstand about each other?
1:12:47 What new challenges do indie labels face today?
1:15:13 What signals an artist fits Glassnote’s philosophy?
1:19:23 How does artist development compare to marathon running?
1:22:52 Is service the highest form of leadership?
1:23:51 How do you help artists find purpose in crisis?
1:26:26 When did you realize family, health, and song are essentials?
1:28:15 What books, films, or documentaries inspire you?
1:31:20 What advice do you have for artists and industry pros?


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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd


In this MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast episode, we sit down with Daniel Glass, founder of Glassnote Records. He shares his extensive career experience in the music business, from college DJ to launching iconic artists, offering a unique artist interview perspective. This discussion provides valuable insights into the record industry and the broader music industry. 🚀🎶

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