Category: Business
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Ep. 210: What Makes Great Nonprofits Tick – Interdisciplinary insights in nonprofit practice; with Thomas Morris
What happens when icons in the business and nonprofit worlds strike up a friendship? Tom Morris shares how Jim Collins’ “Good to Great” principles helped reframe the purpose of his nonprofit, revitalize fundraising, and spark a culture of renewal — and not just for organizations, but for individuals, too. Apply “greatness practices” to your situation…
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Ep. 198: Design for Flourishing – The Intersection of Music, Architecture, and Well-Being; with Jenna Mikus, PhD
Dr. Jenna Mikus is an architectural scientist, engineer, and well-being expert whose unique approach to design blends science, art, and music to create spaces that promote health and flourishing. We dive into the fascinating concept of eudaemonia, explore the importance of sound in environments, and discuss how Dr. Mikus’ musical background continues to shape her…
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Ep. 197: Playing It Forward – How MetroNOME’s Beer Makes Tomorrow Sound Better; with Bill Eddins
What happens when a world-class conductor, a brewmaster, and a passion for music education collide? You get MetroNOME Brewery—a craft beer haven with a mission to fund music education and provide instruments for youth. Join me as I chat with co-founder Bill Eddins about how this St. Paul brewery is “playing it forward, one pint…
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Ep. 184: Run It Like a Business – Proven strategies to grow your audience and sustainably fund your art; with Aubrey Bergauer
Aubrey Bergauer helps organizations optimize the business side of the arts: grow audiences and donor bases, build relevance and visibility, utilize technology to elevate and extend the brand, and ultimately generate the revenue needed to sustainably fund the art that’s produced. Discover how Aubrey doubled the audience and quadrupled the donor base at the California…
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Ep. 183: Amplified Potential – Revaluing Music in Education and Society; with Frank Fitzpatrick
Discover how our society’s view of music has shifted throughout history, morphing into a narrow and misinformed understanding that increasingly devalues music and is unsustainable for musicians and music education. We discuss why it’s crucial to expand our culture’s current view and valuation of music – and practical ways to do so. Tap into the…
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Ep. 181: What does AI mean for the world of music? With Nicholas Lehman
ASCAP’s Chief Strategy & Digital Officer gives us a comprehensive and efficient overview of the evolving symphony of AI and music. From composition to distribution, we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape for musicians worldwide. We discuss the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations at play as we harmonize humanity and technology in the…