Guitar Business Radio: Recent Episodes
Jeffrey D Brown
Guitar Business Radio is a podcast from a different direction created, produced and hosted by Jeffrey D Brown (GUITARpr). GBR brings the business of guitar from many angles to a broad audience demographic that includes guitar builders players to CEOs to entrepreneurs. The show features thoughtful commentary and lively discussion on a variety of relevant topics .
As we move ahead with Season 3, we begin an ongoing series called Success and Inspiration in the Business of Guitar. In our 83rd Episode, host Jeffrey D Brown asks the question: What is success? In his answer he provides 10 different examples outlined in a free download called, 10 Definitions of Success in the Business of Guitar.
The download is available at: guitarbusinessradio.com/downloads/
The 10 Definitions will form the basis for interviews with our guests on upcoming episodes of GBR.
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
With the delayed start of our 3rd Season, in our 82nd Episode, host Jeffrey D Brown reunites the GBR audience (and himself) with a candid look at Where Do We Go From Here. Additionally, he discusses the emerging Guitar Business Channel as a logical extension to the company's Guitar Business brand. And finally, in the Back of the Show segment, he talks about finding value in your past efforts that you've completely forgotten about.
Access The Value Shot at guitar.business/value-shot/
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 81st Episode, host Jeffrey D Brown welcomes Jason Fellman back to the show to talk about how his sprawling live events business has been impacted by the pandemic, where he sees an upside and what can ultimately be gained. Jason first appeared on GBR back in March, 2019 on Episode 58.
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 80th Episode, host Jeffrey D Brown welcomes Jamie Gale back to the show to talk about what's happened in the world of boutique guitar builders, NAMM, supply chain partners and helping others to help ourselves. Jamie first appeared on GBR back in May, 2018 on Episode 13.
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 79th Episode, host Jeffrey D Brown welcomes guitarist Carl Verheyen back to the show to talk about how the events of 2020 have affected his career, what he's doing now and how some things will be different going forward. His message is one of opportunity and optimism that can inspire all of us. Carl first appeared on GBR back in July, 2018 on Episode 24. Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 78th Episode, host Jeffrey D Brown sets the stage for a new season of GBR after a 9-month hiatus. We've been hit pretty hard with a pandemic, lockdowns, millions unemployed practically overnight, our economy in shambles, politicians crazed with power, rebellion in the streets... not to mention the really difficult stuff like sickness and death. Where do we go from here as we travel The Road Back to the Business of Guitar.
In our 77th Episode, we share some relevant thoughts with you about the here and now, what’s possible in the future and why — not necessarily in that order, although it might be. But it’s all good. And short. So listen to the whole show to get the full meaning. Or you won't.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:55 The Thoughts
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 76th Episode, we welcome our special guest, Jol Dantzig, as we discuss his four-decade career going back to his days as a founder of Hamer Guitars, a lot in between, and his return to guitar building at Dantzig Guitars today. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:10 Jol Dantzig Interview
- 1:25:25 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 75th Episode, we celebrate the milestone with our special guest, Peter Henriksen, president of Henriksen Amplifiers. He's built a unique and successful business in a niche market, but not without overcoming a few challenges along the way. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 05:10 Peter Henriksen Interview
- 1:08:40 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 74th Episode, we break wind with tradition and weigh in on Gibson's recent and controversial "outreach" to the guitar business community as well as to players. Opinions expressed on this show are merely opinions. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:55 The Unthinkable
- 11:30 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 73rd Episode, our special guest for the full hour is Jack Higginbotham, Chief Operating Officer at PRS Guitars. He's been at PRS since the beginning and gives us a detailed look at how the company has become one of the best known brands in the guitar world. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:30 Jack Higginbotham Interview
- 1:13:40 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 72nd Episode, we bring you a topic that has been mired in controversy since the beginning. We ask the proverbial question: Are you standing up, standing down, or standing out? At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:40 Standing Out
- 07:00 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 71st Episode, we bring you a short, but extremely powerful episode about something many people struggle with. Of course, we're talking about Choices. Too many. Not enough. Or, none at all. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:40 The Choices
- 07:00 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 70th Episode, we talk in great detail with Noel Hogan, guitarist and founding member of the hugely successful Irish band, The Cranberries. It's a moving, yet inspirational interview you won't want to miss. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:45 Noel Hogan Interview
- 1:29:50 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 69th Episode, we present The Finale in our series of Fabulous Amazing Intros as we travel the long and winding avenue through episodes 32 through 43. We hope once again that you'll find it intriguing, mystifying, flattering, overdone and crisp, or something completely different. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 04:35 Fabulous Amazing Intros
- 19:30 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 68th Episode, we deliver yet another in our series of Fabulous Amazing Intros, where we do a left turn into the right side of episodes 21 through 31. We hope once again that you'll find it enjoyable, refreshing, satisfying, caloric and consequential, or something completely different. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 05:00 Fabulous Amazing Intros
- 23:45 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 67th Episode, our very special guest is Tal Wilkenfeld. As a bassist who has worked with many of the greats in the business, Tal talks about moving to the logical next level as a singer/songwriter with a new album. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 04:00 Tal Wilkenfeld Interview
- 40:05 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 66th Episode, we are happy to be joined by Reverend Guitars CEO, Ken Haas. We get a very personal look back at what drove him to Reverend and where that road has taken him. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:30 Ken Haas Interview
- 1:25:35 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 65th Episode, we bring you another in our series of Fabulous Amazing Intros, where we do a shallow dive into episodes 11 through 20. We hope once again that you'll find it modern, industrial, contemporary, sublime or something completely different. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:55 Fabulous Amazing Intros
- 18:30 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 64th Episode, we bring you another original show that is different from anything you've heard previously on GBR. We hope you'll find it inspirational, motivating, refreshing, enlightening or something completely different. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:20 Fabulous Amazing Intros
- 20:30 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 63rd Episode, our special guest for 93 minutes is guitarist, Albert Lee. He needs little or no introduction with his extraordinary career spanning over five decades working with so many of the greats in the business, as well as being a highly respected solo performer. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:20 Albert Lee Interview
- 1:36:30 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 62nd Episode, we welcome Cris Mirabella to the show for the full hour (and then some). He’s spent nearly his whole life in the business and earned the reputation of being one of the top builders of New York style archtop guitars that clearly reflect his own unique style. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:10 Cris Mirabella Interview
- 1:20:55 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 61st Episode, our special guest for the hour is Chelsea Clark. She talks about her 16 years as a guitar repair and restoration expert and running her successful LA-based business called Guitars and Caffeine. But it’s not entirely what you may think. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:25 Chelsea Clark Interview
- 1:01:15 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 60th Episode, we bring you, once again, a show that is completely different. Host Jeffrey D Brown answers a few foundational questions normally reserved for guests on the show. It's a GBR first. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:45 Guitars and Gratitude
- 09:25 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 59th Episode, our special guest is Roger Sadowsky for the full hour. For over 40 years, he’s been a building extraordinary Sadowsky basses and guitars in New York working with top-name players from around the world. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary (with something special for Seinfeld fans).
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:00 Roger Sadowsky Interview
- 57:55 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 58th Episode, we welcome Jason Fellman to the show. He's built a thriving music business in the Pacific Northwest with his company, J-Fell Presents. He produces festivals, books and manages dozens of tribute and cover bands and still manages to play in two successful bands at the same time. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:30 Jason Fellman Interview
- 1:02:50 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 57th Episode, we are joined by the multi-talented, award-winning guitarist, Thomas Blug, who is also the founder of BluGuitar, the developer and manufacturer of AMP1 and many other products. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:00 Thomas Blug Interview
- 1:18:00 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 56th Episode, we bring you a show that promises to be like no other podcast you’ve ever heard. Unless, of course, you've already heard this podcast. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and useful commentary. Buckle up.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:45 The Intermission
- 07:20 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 55th Episode, we welcome our special guest, David Wish, founder and CEO of Little Kids Rock, a nonprofit organization that funds and runs one of the largest, free instrumental music programs in US public schools today. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 01:55 David Wish Interview
- 1:11:55 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 54th Episode, we are joined by Brian Majeski, editor of Music Trades magazine, who, along with his brother Paul, runs the business that's been in their family for 90 years and operated continuously for the last 129 years. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:35 Brian Majeski Interview
- 43:20 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 53rd Episode, our special guest is guitarist, R.J. Ronquillo, who's talent and versatility as a player and entrepreneur has allowed him to monetize his work in amazing ways. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:35 R.J. Ronquillo Interview
- 56:30 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 52nd Episode, we welcome our special guest, Dale Krevens, Vice President of Tech 21 in New York City, where she's been for 30 years along with the company's founder, Andrew Barta. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:10 Dale Krevens Interview
- 57:10 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and GuitarCareers
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 51st Episode, we are joined by the highly talented, Isaac Jang, who talks about his great journey as a guitar maker. He's already traveled a long way at a young age. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and an intro to GuitarCareers.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:45 Isaac Jang Interview
- 48:10 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and GuitarCareers
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our Golden First Anniversary Episode (our 50th), we welcome our special guest, guitarist Jennifer Batten. Her career includes multiple world tours with Michael Jackson, years working with Jeff Beck, and a long list of creative accomplishments with her own work. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and some thoughts on the first year of GBR.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:30 Jennifer Batten Interview
- 54:20 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 49th episode, we are joined by Pat Quilter, Chairman of the Board of QSC and founder of Quilter Labs, who has accomplished a lot in his 50 years in the business. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:40 Pat Quilter Interview
- 56:30 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 48th episode, we welcome Bill Asher, the founder and operator of Asher Guitars and Lap Steels, who's been at it for over 35 years. His clientele is literally a who's who in the guitar world. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 01:50 Bill Asher Interview
- 1:06:25 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 47th episode, we bring you our first-ever GBR New Year's Special show. We hand-picked some of our most inspiring moments from 10 of our special guests appearing on the show during 2018 to share with you as we celebrate the launch of 2019. They include:
- John Page (John Page Guitars)
- David Kalt (Reverb.com)
- Peter White (Recording Artist)
- Maegen Wells (Maegen Wells Guitars)
- Richard Hoover (Santa Cruz Guitar Company)
- Chris Standring (Recording Artist)
- Jamie Gale (Boutique Guitar Showcase)
- Crystal Morris (Gator Cases)
- Bruce Forman (Recording Artist)
- Tom Bedell (Breedlove & Bedell Guitars)
Happy New Year everyone! Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 46th episode, we are happy to bring you our first-ever GBR Holiday Special show featuring appearances from many of our previous guests with their own unique messages for the holidays. They include:
- Patricia Butler (Artist Works)
- Howard Paul (Benedetto Guitars)
- Pat Wilkins (Wilkins Guitars & Finishes)
- Phil Rich (Sweetwater)
- Rick Taylor (RBI Music)
- Michael Stevens (Stevens Electrical Instruments)
- Jon Moody (GHS Strings)
- Richard Smith (Recording Artist, Professor)
- Beth Marlis (Musicians Institute)
- Michael Molenda (Former Editor at Guitar Player)
- Carl Verheyen (Recording & Touring Artist)
- Nathan East (Fourplay)
- Tish Ciravolo (Daisy Rock Girl Guitars)
- Michael Ciravolo (Schecter Guitars)
Happy Holidays everyone! Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 45th episode, we are joined by Grammy® winning guitarist, Laurence Juber, who has enjoyed an amazing career as a recording artist, composer and arranger with 26 albums to his credit. He tells us what it takes to fuel his passion for guitar. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:05 Laurence Juber Interview
- 41:20 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 44th episode, we welcome Nashville guitarist, Guthrie Trapp to the show. He's been working steadily for 17 years with many greats in the business while at the same time diversifying his efforts to make life a lot easier. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:35 Guthrie Trapp Interview
- 46:50 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 43rd episode, we are joined for nearly the full hour by Chris Martin, CEO of C.F. Martin & Co. Our candid and wide-ranging interview covers a lot of topics about the business that you may not have heard before. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and useful commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:15 Chris Martin Interview
- 54:20 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 42nd episode, we talk with Rick Taylor, Product Manager for the Fret-King and Vintage guitar lines at their USA distributor, RBI Music. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our usual Interview Wrap-Up and commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:55 Rick Taylor Interview
- 52:30 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 41st episode, our special guest is Jon Haber, who's been running the Alto Music chain of retail stores in New York since the 80's along with several other successful related businesses. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our usual Interview Wrap-Up and commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:50 Jon Haber Interview
- 41:30 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 40th episode, we are happy to be joined for the full hour by Michael Ciravolo, president and CEO of Schecter Guitars. For over two decades, he's been at the helm of one of the top selling guitar companies in the world. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our usual Interview Wrap-Up and commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:50 Michael Ciravolo Interview
- 1:13:20 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 39th episode, our special guest is the president of Supro and Pigtronix, David Koltai with an in-depth back story on how Pigtronix was developed and what led up to the acquisition and successful relaunch of the Supro brand and much more. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our usual Interview Wrap-Up and commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:40 David Koltai Interview
- 1:03:00 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 38th episode, we talk for the full hour with Phil Rich, Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer for Sweetwater. We go behind the scenes for an in-depth look at how Sweetwater approaches their guitar business from both a strategic and operational point of view. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our usual Interview Wrap-Up and commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:45 Phil Rich Interview
- 53:05 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 37th episode, we bring you our Greatest Foundational Hits Volume 2 featuring five CEOs we've interviewed previously and you'll hear the short version of how they got into the business and what kind of foundation they built that helped them get where they are today. We talked with Tom Bedell, (Breedlove and Bedell Guitars), Mike Robinson (Eastwood Guitars), Patricia Butler (ArtistWorks), David Kalt (Reverb.com) and Crystal Morris (Gator Cases). At the Back of the Show, you'll get our usual Interview Wrap-Up and commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:50 Greatest Foundational Hits
- 23:05 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 36th episode, we bring you our Greatest Foundational Hits, Volume One featuring five players we've interviewed previously and you'll hear the short version of how they got into the business and what kind of foundation they built that helped them advance their careers. We talked to Bruce Forman (E10), Chris Standring (E23), Carl Verheyen (E24), Nathan East (E28) and Peter White (E29). At the Back of the Show, you'll get our usual Interview Wrap-Up and commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:55 Greatest Foundational Hits
- 26:35 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 35th episode, our special guest is Tish Ciravolo, founder and CEO of Daisy Rock Guitars. She basically created the category of girl guitars 18 years ago and we talk about her business and career as a player, entrepreneur, speaker, author and more. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our Interview Wrap-Up and commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:35 Tish Ciravolo Interview
- 57:50 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 34th episode, we traveled all the way to Finland (virtually of course) to speak at length with Juha Ruokangas of Ruokangas Guitars. For over 20 years, he's been a highly respected guitar maker and a very involved industry leader. He’s one of the founders of the European Guitar Builders organization as well as the Holy Grail Guitar Show. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our Interview Wrap-Up and commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:00 Juha Ruokangas Interview
- 1:18:45 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 33rd episode, our special guest is Crystal Morris, the CEO of Gator Cases, one of the leading case designers and manufacturers in music, pro audio, video and other markets. Since founding the company with her Dad in 2000, the company has grown into a powerhouse in the case business through innovation and strategic acquisitions. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our Interview Wrap-Up and commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 04:30 Crystal Morris Interview
- 50:55 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 32nd episode, we have an exclusive, hour-long interview with Michael Molenda, former editor-in-chief of Guitar Player magazine for the last 21 years. He gives us an inside look at how his tenure at GP came to a screeching halt, but even more about how it all started and what was accomplished along the way. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our Interview Wrap-Up and commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:40 Michael Molenda Interview
- 59:50 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 31st episode, we are joined by Beth Marlis, Vice-President of Industry and Community Relations at Musicians Institute in Hollywood. She talks in-depth about playing, teaching, leadership and giving back during her 31 years at MI. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our Interview Wrap-Up and commentary.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 05:55 Beth Marlis Interview
- 56:20 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 30th episode, we have an extended interview with the well-known bass builder, Sheldon Dingwall. He shares with us an inspiring story of passion and perseverance that propelled him from the pit of catastrophe to running an innovative and successful business since the mid-nineties. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our Interview Wrap-Up.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 04:30 Sheldon Dingwall Interview
- 1:07:15 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 29th episode, we talk for a full hour with guitarist, Peter White, about his long career as a highly successful recording and touring artist, both as a solo act and in collaboration with some of the best musicians on the planet. Plus, there's some things you probably didn't know about Peter White. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our Interview Wrap-Up.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:30 Peter White Interview
- 1:04:50 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 28th episode, we are joined by the great bass player, Nathan East, who has recorded and toured with some of best known artists in the business like Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Kenny Loggins and so many more. He’s a founding member of the jazz group, Fourplay and his record and performance appearances number in the thousands. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our Interview Wrap-Up.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:40 Nathan East Interview
- 50:50 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 27th episode, we talk with Lance Lerman, the founder and president of LsL Instruments out here in LA as he gives us the very interesting backstory on the origins of his guitar business from Berkeley to China and back. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our Interview Wrap-Up.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 04:10 Lance Lerman Interview
- 42:45 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 26th episode, we are joined by busy recording artist Richard Smith who for nearly three decades has been a full professor (with 16 years as chair) in the USC/Thornton School of Music Studio/Jazz Guitar department. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our Interview Wrap-Up.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:45 Richard Smith Interview
- 43:10 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our Silver 25th episode, we finally nail down an interview with Allparts founder and president, Steve Wark. He tells all on the 36-year history of the iconic guitar parts company. In a new feature, GBR Spotlight, we hear about the Vancouver International Guitar Festival. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our Interview Wrap-Up.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:05 GBR Spotlight / Vancouver International Guitar Festival
- 07:45 Steve Wark Interview
- 39:20 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
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In our 24th episode, we talk with guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and producer, Carl Verheyen about the business side of his work on TV, movies, tons of records and three decades with Supertramp. We’ll also hear how he runs the business of being a busy recording and touring artist all over the world. At the Back of the Show, we offer you an Interview Wrap-Up.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 05:40 Carl Verheyen Interview
- 45:45 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up
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In our 23rd episode, we're happy to welcome guitarist and recording artist, Chris Standring, who, over the last 20 years, has released 12 albums, established his own record label and studio, and marketed a variety of educational products. He tells us how all of these things and more have combined to enhance his career and build a successful business. We've removed The Shorts for a while. And at the Back of the Show, it's about Filtration.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:50 Chris Standring Interview
- 41:05 Back of the Show / Filtration
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In our 22nd episode, we invited back to the show three people who have previously appeared on GBR, and we're presenting three very different views of Summer NAMM from Jon Moody of GHS Strings, Howard Paul, CEO at Benedetto Guitars, and Jamie Gale who operates the Boutique Guitar Showcase. There's nothing in The Shorts this week. And at the Back of the Show, it's about The Uphill Climb.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:45 Jon Moody Interview
- 19:40 Howard Paul Interview
- 36:45 Jamie Gale Interview
- 48:00 Back of the Show / The Uphill Climb
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In our 21st episode, we talk with Reverb.com CEO, David Kalt, who gives us a unique, behind-the-scenes look at what has grown into the world’s most popular music gear website, connecting millions of people around the globe. We also talk about a surprise move by Eastwood Guitars in The Shorts. And at the Back of the Show, we find out if polarization really helps.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 05:55 The Shorts / Eastwood Guitars Again
- 09:15 David Kalt Interview
- 48:00 Back of the Show / Polarized!
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In our 20th episode, we are joined by the CEO of ArtistWorks, Patricia Butler. We'll talk about guitar education and how their original idea evolved into a unique and powerful online learning business that now includes a patented Video Exchange Platform and much more. We promised a big announcement in The Shorts this week and we delivered. We also introduce a new segment at the back of the show called, of course, Back of the Show.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:15 The Shorts / Guitar Business Magazine
- 07:25 Patricia Butler Interview
- 56:55 Back of the Show / The Experiment
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In our 19th episode, our special guest for the full hour is Michael Stevens, one of the great guitar builders of our time. His career, spanning nearly five decades, includes founding the Fender Custom Shop (with John Page), and building his own extraordinary brand of guitars for many of the planet's finest players for over 25 years. There is nothing in The Shorts this week, but you will get the final segment of The Value Shot.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:20 Michael Stevens Interview
- 1:07:20 The Value Shot / Final Segment
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In our 18th episode, we talk with Dan Erlewine, who is one of the leading experts on guitar repair, has written best-selling books on the topic and produced a ton of videos (and still does). He is the author of a long running column in Vintage Guitar magazine and has been a regular part of the team at StewMac for well over 30 years. In addition, we take a quick look at Summer NAMM in The Shorts. And, in The Value Shot, we bring you Next Level Part 9 on Spheres of Influence.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:20 The Shorts / Summer NAMM
- 05:20 Dan Erlewine Interview
- 39:00 The Value Shot / Next Level Part 9
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In our 17th episode, we have a compelling interview with Benedetto Guitars CEO, Howard Paul, who is also an accomplished jazz guitarist still playing nearly 200 gigs a year. In addition, we have something inspirational in The Shorts. And, in The Value Shot, we bring you Next Level Part 8 on Market Messaging through Influence.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 04:50 The Shorts / Ian C. Bouras
- 08:35 Mike Robinson Interview
- 44:10 The Value Shot / Next Level Part 8
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In our 16th episode, we have an amazing interview for you with the CEO of Eastwood Guitars, Mike Robinson, who has blazed a unique trail in the guitar business for the last 16 years and continues to pursue some very innovative strategies for his company. In addition, we brief you on something old and something new in The Shorts. And, in The Value Shot, we bring you Next Level Part 7 on Market Messaging.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:15 The Shorts
- 05:45 Mike Robinson Interview
- 44:05 The Value Shot / Next Level Part 7
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 15th episode, we talk at length with John Page, co-founder of the Fender Custom Shop about his lengthy history with the iconic company. Since moving on from Fender, he's built a successful business as an artist and innovator in guitar building. And, in The Value Shot, we bring you Next Level Part 6 about leveraging your experience.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 04:20 John Page Interview
- 53:30 The Value Shot / Next Level Part 6
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 14th episode, we have a great chat with Tom Bedell, owner of Breedlove Guitars, Bedell Guitars and Weber Mandolins. He'll tell us why he's creating customer experiences and not just building guitars. We'll also get some history, philosophy, science and perspective on how he runs his business and where he's going with it in the future. We offer a brief story of interest in The Shorts. In The Value Shot, we bring you Next Level Part 5 with more about leveraging your knowledge.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:45 The Shorts
- 05:20 Tom Bedell Interview
- 38:05 The Value Shot / Next Level Part 5
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 13th episode, we have an insightful interview with Jamie Gale, the creator (and curator) of the Boutique Guitar Showcase that brings many of the world's most innovative guitar makers in a collective manner to NAMM shows and major cities around the globe. We also talk briefly about Gibson in The Shorts. In The Value Shot, we bring you Next Level Part 4, about taking your business or career to the next level.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:15 The Shorts
- 06:10 Jamie Gale Interview
- 44:15 The Value Shot / Next Level Part 4
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our 12th episode, we talk with Andy Beech of D'Haitre' Guitars about his career of over three decades that includes his own acclaimed brand of instruments as well as building 31 guitars for Prince and more. Now, a new guitar project is taking him back and forth to Africa. We also talk about the Holy Grail Guitar Show in The Shorts and in The Value Shot, we bring you Next Level Part 3, about taking your business or career to the next level.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:00 The Shorts
- 05:45 Andy Beech Interview
- 39:45 The Value Shot / Next Level Part 3
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In our 11th episode, we have a great interview with Vintage Guitar magazine columnist and feature writer, Will Kelly. We also introduce a new feature in The Shorts and in The Value Shot, we bring you Next Level Part 2, about taking your business or career to the next level.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:40 The Shorts
- 08:05 Will Kelly Interview
- 32:50 The Value Shot / Next Level Part 2
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In our 10th episode, we're joined by multi-talented guitarist, Bruce Forman, who gets serious for a moment or two to talk about the business side of things and what it takes to make a career work and keep a happy heart at the same time. We also present a short version of The Shorts and in The Value Shot, we start a new discussion on taking your business or career to the next level.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 04:10 The Shorts
- 06:00 Bruce Forman Interview
- 54:10 The Value Shot / Next Level Part 1
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In our ninth episode we welcome Maegan Wells (Maegen Wells Guitars & Mandolins) to the show. She has an extraordinary story of determination and devotion to her craft that has taken her to the next level... the major leagues. Also in E9, we detail a variety of changes to the show that are already kicking it up a notch plus an important news brief in The Shorts. In The Value Shot, we explore the idea of Resimplification.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 05:25 The Shorts
- 09:20 Maegen Wells / Maegen Wells Guitars & Mandolins
- 44:35 The Value Shot
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
In our eighth episode we talk at length with the founder of Santa Cruz Guitar Company, Richard Hoover. After more than 40 years, this boutique builder produces between 400 and 500 guitars a year. We find out how and why. Also in E8, we debut our Supporting Roles segment and premier a highly anticipated new feature called, The Shorts. In The Value Shot, we delve deeper into the dark underworld of Competitive Criticism.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:35 Supporting Roles
- 03:40 The Shorts
- 05:45 Richard Hoover/Santa Cruz Guitar Company
- 30:10 The Value Shot/Competitive Criticism
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
Our seventh episode includes a illuminating interview with Bill Conklin of Conklin Guitars. Over nearly 35 years, he has developed a reputation as both a pioneer and an innovative builder of extended range and multi-scale instruments among others. We answer questions and post a new one in Questionable Moments. In The Value Shot, we look at, among other things, Constructive Criticism (it's not what you think).
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 05:40 Questionable Moments
- 08:40 Bill Conklin/Conklin Guitars & Basses
- 37:25 The Value Shot/Constructive Criticism
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
Our sixth episode includes a fascinating interview with Jon Moody, Director of Digital Brand Development and Product Development at GHS Strings. We get a unique, inside look at a company that's certainly been synonymous with guitar and bass strings for over 50 years. We answer questions and post a new one in Questionable Moments. And in The Value Shot, we look at, among other things, Your Cash Flow Crisis.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 07:10 Questionable Moments
- 10:05 Jon Moody/GHS Interview
- 39:30 The Value Shot
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
Our fifth episode includes a great interview with guitar builder, Cory Batson of Batson Guitars. Over the years, he has developed a reputation for building thoughtful and innovative guitars for the high-end market, often selling in the $8,000 to $10,000 range. But a few years ago, his mission changed and ironically, it had a lot to do with the original reason he got into building guitars in the first place. He talks to us in detail about making The Big Shift. We answer questions and post a new one in Questionable Moments. And in The Value Shot, we look at the Perils of the Expectation Game.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:27 Questionable Moments
- 06:03 Cory Batson Interview
- 37:30 The Value Shot
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Our fourth episode lends itself well to our previous Questionable Moment, "Where is the Pedal Industry heading?" To answer that question and much more, we are joined by Dennis Mollan of Pro Tone Pedals. Since starting his company about 15 years ago, he has carved a path in a segment of the pedal market that may have seemed obscure at one time. That is no longer the case. Plus, as usual, we have a few other things up our sleeve.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 02:45 Questionable Moments
- 05:00 Dennis Mollan Interview
- 33:55 The Value Shot
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Our third episode goes in a different direction as we continue our discussion of guitar-related opportunities of the future. In that realm, we talk with Michael Phifer of Musicians Institute Guitar Craft Academy in Nashville about what is, in many respects, an upscale approach to vocational training in guitar building, technical maintenance and more.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 05:20 Questionable Moments
- 08:05 Michael Phifer Interview
- 35:35 The Value Shot
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you!
Our second episode features a very interesting interview with a leader in the high-end custom finishing market for decades. Pat Wilkins has put incredible finishes on literally tens of thousands of guitars and basses. And, while he's probably best known for his finishing operation, he's actually been building his own line of basses and guitars for years. We talk to him about all this and more.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Setting the Stage
- 03:55 Questionable Moments
- 06:20 Pat Wilkins Interview
- 28:30 The Value Shot
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Episode One brings it all to life. This inaugural episode features, among other things, an in-depth interview with the Nashville-based guitar builder, Mark Lacey. For over 40 years he has been building extraordinary custom guitars while handling many high-end repair projects, working with literally the icons of popular music and jazz.
Highlights of the podcast include:
- 00:40 Adding Your Voice to the Mix
- 04:30 Questionable Moments
- 06:20 Mark Lacey Interview
- 29:50 The Value Shot
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This Guitar Business Radio trailer sets the stage for future episodes by describing the nature and flavor of the show (natural flavorings). Find out how you can participate on the show with Guitar Business Minutes, Interviews and more. No reviews. No demos. No idle chatter.