Business Side of Music
Hosted by Bob Bender and Sarah and Sarah Fleshner · The Business Side of Music Podcast
4.9from 52 ratings
- 329
- Episodes
- 13
- Transcribed
- 52
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2018
- First episode
- 57K
- YouTube views
About Business Side of Music
The Business Side of Music podcast features interviews with leading industry professionals and working musicians, offering real-world advice to help artists grow their careers and incomes. Founded by Tom Sabella and Traci Snowe in 2008, the show has a rich legacy of empowering musicians. For many years, the podcast was hosted by Bob Bender, a respected industry veteran known for his work with Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, and Curb Records. Bob's passing in 2023 left a lasting impact, and we continue to honor his legacy. Today, the podcast is hosted by Sarah Fleshner, a music industry professional with over 12 years of experience in artist management, live sound, touring, and business development. As owner of 362 Entertainment, Sarah brings fresh insights while carrying forward the show's mission: pulling back the curtain on the business side of music and helping artists succeed.
- Publisher
- The Business Side of Music Podcast
- Category
- music
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 3 Sept 2018
- Latest episode
- 27 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
13 of 329 episodes have a transcript.
27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Why Indie Artists Stall: Lessons From a Spotify, Meta & Sony Insider | JC Sanchez, Orphiq
13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Modern Record Deal: What Indie Labels Actually Offer Artists Now | Sandy McGraw, President Melody Place Records
22 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Navigating Overconsumption: Essential Steps for Artists | Dave Rose, Deep South Entertainment
Inside a recent episode
Why Indie Artists Stall: Lessons From a Spotify, Meta & Sony Insider | JC Sanchez, Orphiq
Published 27 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] And I said, so is it a hobby or is it something that you're trying to connect to people? And they said, well, I'm trying to connect to people. I said, well, then I don't think these are the correct songs for that. Or maybe they need tweaking because this is really specific to you. And although there's nothing wrong with that, if you want to do it for a hobby and you want to put it out there, then that's a great thing. But if you're looking to connect to people, then make that your goal and circle everything around that. And those are two very different things. Yeah. Yeah. What do you think artists obsess over that matters way less than they think? […]
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- JC Sanchez
- Sandy McGraw
- Dave Rose
- George Macias
- Gary Arbuthnot
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- YouTube views
- 57,180
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 38 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.7 / 5
- 14 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 80 / 100
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- Quality
- 93
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 76
- Engagement
- 92
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Who hosts Business Side of Music?
Bob Bender and Sarah and Sarah Fleshner host the show. Published by The Business Side of Music Podcast.
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