Miltrick Media is a music industry podcast focused on the entrepreneurial side of the business, spotlighting emerging and established artists, producers, executives, and entrepreneurs. The podcast explores how careers are built, brands are developed, and opportunities are created in today’s evolving landscape. With a strong focus on insight, Miltrick Media bridges the gap between creativity and business, giving listeners a front-row seat to innovative industry conversations and conversations with artists about their careers and influences.
Indie Filmmaking, Marketing, and Finding Yourself as an Actor w/ Frankie Montero | Miltrick Media
Frankie Montero is an indie filmmaker, director, and actor from Yonkers, New York, known for his gritty, realistic approach to independent cinema.
We talked independent filmmaking, marketing a film project, securing distribution, behind the scenes of Beggarman, and his biggest career influences as an actor-director.
Montero has built a reputation as a prominent "actor's director" in New York City. He is best known for writing and directing the features The Operation (2023) and the crime thriller Beggarman (2025).
Before diving intro directing, Montero spent years honing his craft on screen and on stage. Montero studied acting at Stella Adler Studio of Acting (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6702320/bio/) and over his career, he has appeared on major network television shows, including guest roles on CBS's FBI: Most Wanted. He also plays the character Victor in the 2026 series Big Mistakes. His on-screen filmography includes performances in features like This Is the Night (2021), Clean (2021), Tyler (2023), and Monsters of Mulberry Street (2021). He also acted as Marco in Beggarman.
Frankie Montero on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankiemontero/
Beggarman Streaming Link: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Beggarman/0O7V4JQH6RLC8VMJG9CWTJXY4V
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6702320/?_ssoLoop=1&newac=true
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11 Jun 2026
How To Manage and Run Your Independent Music Career w/ Mike Loco of MLM Entertainment
How do you take an independent record label from scratch to amassing hundreds of thousands of streams? In this episode of Miltrick Media, I sit down with Mike Loco Hoffman, the founder and operator of MLM Entertainment, to break down the blueprint for navigating the modern music industry as an independent artist or label owner.
Mike shares his journey from interning at major record labels in the 1990s to launching his own successful independent imprint. Whether you are trying to release your first single or looking to scale your music career, this interview delivers actionable, real-world advice with key topics including:
💿 The 90s Major Label Era: What his time interning at major record labels taught him about the core mechanics of the industry.
🌐 Evolution of Digital Distribution: We dive deep into navigating modern streaming platforms and what it takes to release your first single or scale your current career.
📣 High-Impact Marketing & Management: The hard truths of artist management and the marketing strategies required to drive successful streaming numbers.
In addition to these strategic tips, Mike and I share how to build a sustainable path in the music business without huge backing, giving you a blueprint to start, run, and navigate your own career.
Subscribe to Miltrick Media for more authentic music industry insights, interviews, and artist strategy.
MLM Entertainment & Mike Loco Hoffman
Website: https://mlmentertainment.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeloco/
Connect With MeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/miltrick_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miltrick
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Miltrick on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miltrick_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miltrickmusicTwitter: https://twitter.com/miltrick_Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/miltrickTik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miltrickTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/miltrick_
Stream my music on Spotify & Apple Music:Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/miltrick/1505956592Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0tOolCdSdiJiFHu05tf7mO?si=ZmpBy1-7S--fKnI14zCKGg
4 Jun 2026
How to Run Your Creative Career Like a Business (w/ ECLAT Founder Saadi Sabah)
Want to know how to manage your music finances and scale your brand? In this episode of Miltrick Media, we sit down with Saadi Sabah, the founder of ECLAT, to discuss how to run your creative career like a business.
Saadi breaks down essential financial advice for artists, producers, and young creators looking to build long-term wealth, covering key topics including:
📈 Financial Tips for Your 20s: How to manage cash flow and invest early as a creative professional.
🔄 The 4 Phases of Business: The roadmap every startup, business, and music brand goes through to reach scale.
⚖️ The Best Legal Entities for Creators: When you hit a profitable level, should you form an LLC, S-Corp, or Sole Proprietorship? Saadi shares the best asset protection and tax strategies to monetize your career properly.
In addition to these business tips, Saadi dives into the origin story of ECLAT, sharing the raw behind-the-scenes journey of how he founded the company and built it into a lasting success.
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Miltrick on Social Media:
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Stream my music on Spotify & Apple Music:
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0tOolCdSdiJiFHu05tf7mO?si=ZmpBy1-7S--fKnI14zCKGg
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