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Musicians Tip Jar

Musicians Tip Jar

By: Chris Webb & Dave Tamkin
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 Welcome to Musicians Tip Jar! Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin talk about musicians and money. They take the mystery out of how a musician can make money beyond performing every night of their life. This show will explore the methods and strategies on creating assets in your music business and how it is not a magic trick when musicians get steady cashflow from their talents. Learn more at www.musicianstipjar.com or email them at musicianstipjar@gmail.com

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.Musicians Tip Jar LLC 2023 Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Music
Episodes
  • 137. How to Market to Your Genre with Jenna LoMonaco (ONErpm)

    137. How to Market to Your Genre with Jenna LoMonaco (ONErpm)
    Aug 26 2025
    In this episode of Musicians Tip Jar, we sit down with Jenna LoMonaco, Head of U.S. Marketing at ONErpm and veteran digital strategist who has worked with Shawn Mendes, Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, The Killers, and more. Jenna shares her journey from intern to label executive, and the key lessons she’s learned about:
    • What labels actually look for in new artists
    • How to build real, engaged fans (not just followers)
    • Why genre-specific strategies matter and how to adapt them
    • Using social media without losing your authenticity
    • The balance between creative passion and hard data
    If you’ve ever wondered how to market your music more effectively, connect with true fans, and build a career with longevity, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen in and start defining the conversation you want to have with your audience.

    More about ONErpm at https://onerpm.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/onerpm/

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.

    Visit MusiciansTipJar.com for more resources and tools to empower your financial journey.

    Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com

    Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi

    https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock

    Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/
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    36 mins
  • 136. Introduction to Money and Relationships in Music

    136. Introduction to Money and Relationships in Music
    Aug 19 2025
    Money can strain any relationship—add gigs, touring, irregular income, and public-facing work, and it gets complicated fast. In this episode, Chris Webb and Dave Tamkin break down practical ways musicians (and their partners, bandmates, and teams) can navigate money, expectations, and emotional ups/downs without burning out—or each other.

    What you’ll learn How to budget around irregular income (and reduce stress with simple monthly forecasting) Touring realities: staying emotionally present when you’re miles apart Creative identity vs. partnership needs—protect both without resentment Public image, social life, and boundaries (what to post, what to discuss) Collaboration vs. competition inside creative couples and bands The role your personal “money relationship” plays in every other relationship

    A simple weekly action step to open the tough conversation you’ve been avoiding 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on money, music, and building a sustainable music career. #MusiciansTipJar #MusicBusiness #MoneyForMusicians #IndependentMusician #MusicCareerTips #MusicianFinance #MusicIndustryAdvice


    Visit MusiciansTipJar.com for more resources and tools to empower your financial journey.

    Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com

    Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi

    https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock

    Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.

    Visit MusiciansTipJar.com for more resources and tools to empower your financial journey.

    Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com

    Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi

    https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock

    Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/
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    45 mins
  • 135. Taking the Luck Out of Growing Your Social Channels (with Johnny Fiacconi of The Dreamboats)

    135. Taking the Luck Out of Growing Your Social Channels (with Johnny Fiacconi of The Dreamboats)
    Aug 12 2025
    🎙️ S5 E20 – Taking the Luck Out of Growing Your Social Channels (with Johnny Fiacconi of The Dreamboats) In this episode of Musicians Tip Jar, we’re back with Johnny Fiacconi — drummer, entrepreneur, and viral content creator — to dive deep into how musicians can strategically grow their social media without waiting on luck. We explore what it really takes to build a consistent online presence, develop a content strategy, and show up with authenticity. Johnny shares how he grew multiple channels to millions of views with no ad budget — just by showing up every day and delivering value. 💡 You’ll learn:
    • Why consistency beats luck in growing your social presence
    • How Johnny creates, schedules, and improves daily content
    • The key differences between amateur and pro musicians online
    • Why music is just one piece of your band’s business model
    • How to build a roadmap, not just a hope-filled wish list
    If you’ve been wondering how to stand out on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube — this is the mindset and strategy shift you’ve been waiting for.

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/johnnyfiacconi
    Band: www.instagram.com/thedreamboats & www.thedreamboatsband.com
    Drumming: https://www.instagram.com/johnnygwiz


    Visit MusiciansTipJar.com for more resources and tools to empower your financial journey.

    Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com

    Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi

    https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock

    Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-tip-jar--4698023/support.

    Visit MusiciansTipJar.com for more resources and tools to empower your financial journey.

    Intro & Outro Music Donated by: The Magi https://www.themagimusic.com

    Intro Read by: David “DJ” Lee of The Magi

    https://soundcloud.com/rockababyrock

    Pictures by: Kit Chalberg https://kitchalberg.com/
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    56 mins
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