• E29 - How To Use Social Media To Book More Gigs
    Jul 29 2024

    Love it or hate it, social media can be a powerful tool that you can use to grow your business. It is often the first impression potential clients will make of you, and having a strong online presence is the first step in creating your lead generation machine.

    On today's episode, I'm joined by Karen Cureton from Cureton Consulting, who talks us through some of the strategies she uses with clients to gain trust, build an engaged audience and sell services without being salesy.

    www.curetonconsulting.co.uk

    @karencuretonsocial

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • E28 - How To Start Generating Consistant Leads For Your Business
    Jul 22 2024

    Do you suffer from feast and famine cycles in your business? Going from your best month ever to your worst month ever?

    On today's episode, I'm going to talk you through how to start generating a constant number of leads into your business. Unfortunately, relying on word of mouth just isn't enough. You need a strong lead generation strategy if you want a healthy and consistent business.

    www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk

    @infocusrecordingco

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    17 mins
  • E27 - Using Google Analytics As A Tool To Grow Your Business With Amanda Webb
    Jul 15 2024

    Google Analytics is a powerful tool that can help you understand where your clients are coming from and then interacting with your website.

    On today's episode, I'm joined by Amanda Webb, an expert in Google Analytics. Amanda talks us through what Google Analytics is, and how to use it to help grow your business.

    www.spiderworking.com

    @spiderworking

    feedback@thefulltimefunctionmusicianpodcast.co.uk

    @infocusrecordingco

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    34 mins
  • E26 - From First Home Town Show To Flying to Japan To Play For 20,000 People, And All In The Space of 10 Months - With Charity Eden
    Jul 8 2024

    On today's episode, I'm joined by Texas based singer and musician, Charity Eden. Charity is the band leader and founder of 'Lover' The Taylor Swift tribute band. She tells us about her incredible journey from her first solo gig, to flying a team of people all to Japan to play for 20,000 people all in the space of 10 months. This episode is not to be missed!

    @lovertaylortribute

    @charityedenmusic

    www.lovertaylortribute.com

    www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk

    @infocusrecordingcompany

    feedback@thefulltimefunctionmusicianpodcast.co.uk

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    53 mins
  • E25 - Dealing With a Late Diagnosis of ADHD As a Full Time Musician
    Jun 30 2024

    On today's episode, I'm joined by Marv Robinson, a professional multi instrumentalist from Bristol. We discuss his late diagnosis of ADHD and Dyslexia and how that has effected his career, dealing with burnout and the many different projects that keep him busy!

    @marvrobinsonmusician

    @silversouledband

    @sonderchoir

    @everglowacoustic

    @50wayspodcast

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    36 mins
  • Episode 24 - An Insight Into The US Function Musician Scene With Kirk Lane
    Jun 24 2024

    On today's episode, from all the way across the pond in sunny California, I'm joined by professional guitarist and singer, Kirk Lane. We compare the UK and US function musician scene, the differences in running an original to a cover band, the importance of a good lighting show and loads more!

    @kirklanemusic

    @thedarrylsband

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 23 - The Importance of Bookkeeping and Accounting for Strong and Successful Business
    Jun 17 2024

    Bookkeeping and accounting isn't one of the sexiest subjects, especially for creative musicians, but it's vital if you want a long-lasting, successful business.

    On today's episode, I'm joined by Kathryn Vincent from Long White Cloud Accounting. We discuss the different types of business entities and what might work better for different types of musicians, VAT, the 7 crucial numbers to know in your business and loads more!

    www.longwhitecloud.co.uk

    @lwcaccounting

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    51 mins
  • Episode 22 - Dealing With Imposter Syndrome and Overwhelm In Your Business
    Jun 10 2024

    On today's episode, I'm joined by my first returning guest, Coach John Blackburn! We dive into the subject of imposter syndrome and dealing with overwhelm in your business. A subject I think almost everyone can relate to. We discuss some of the causes, things you can do to change your mindset and flip imposter syndrome on its head and turn it in to a positive!

    www.john-blackburn.com

    @coachjohnblackburn

    linktr.ee/johnblackburn

    www.infocusrecordingcompany.co.uk

    @infocusrecordingco

    feedback@thefulltimefunctionmusicianpodcast.co.uk

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    36 mins