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Welcome to yet another inspiring episode of The Glory Boys Podcast, where we help you think bigger! In this episode, hosts Austin, Darren, and Trev are joined by the incredibly talented Christian Hale, a billboard-charting music producer and songwriter with hundreds of millions of streams. Christian shares his incredible journey, from his early days at the Colonel Mustard house in Nebraska to working with renowned artists and producers in Nashville. Discover how he balances the art of music production with the business side, navigates the complexities of contracts and royalties, and stays creatively energized. This episode is packed with insights for anyone aspiring to make a mark in the creative industry.

🎧 In This Episode: We kick off with an introduction to Christian Hale, exploring his journey from Nebraska to Nashville. Christian discusses the crucial role mentors have played in his career and delves into navigating the music industry, including contracts, royalties, and achieving long-term success. He shares his strategies for balancing the art and business of music production, staying creative, and avoiding burnout. Finally, we wrap up with Encouragement Time, focusing on consistency, mindset, and achieving success.

💡 Key Takeaways: The importance of consistency over time in achieving success, understanding different revenue streams in the music industry, balancing work and personal life to avoid burnout, and the value of mentorship and surrounding yourself with the right people.

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00:00 - Introduction to Christian Hale

02:00 - Meet the Hosts: Austin, Darren, and Trev

05:00 - Early Beginnings: From Nebraska to Nashville

10:00 - The Role of Mentors in Christian's Career

15:00 - Navigating the Music Industry: Contracts and Royalties

20:00 - Balancing Art and Business in Music Production

25:00 - Staying Creative and Avoiding Burnout 30:00 - Christian's Breakthrough Moments

35:00 - Encouragement Time: Consistency, Mindset, and Success

40:00 - Christian's Advice for Aspiring Creatives

45:00 - Project Highlights: Outskirts and Beyond

50:00 - Q&A with Christian Hale

55:00 - Closing Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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Join us for another episode of The Glory Boys Podcast, where we're here to help you think bigger! In this episode, hosts Austin, Darren, and Trev welcome back Chris from Moonshine Gaming. Chris shares his journey from turning a hobby into a full-time career, discussing the challenges of opening a retro video game store, building a social media following, and leveraging content creation as a marketing strategy. Tune in for insights on collecting, selling, and the importance of community in the gaming world.

Chris dives into the journey of transforming his gaming hobby into a thriving business, the trials of establishing a physical store, and the critical role of social media in business expansion. He also touches on the intricacies of collecting and selling retro video games, alongside the significance of fostering a community within the gaming sector.

Hear Chris’s top tips for aspiring entrepreneurs, the fascinating story behind Moonshine Gaming’s rarest and most valuable items, and strategies for balancing online sales with maintaining a physical store presence. Gain valuable insights into the gaming industry and practical advice for business growth.

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[0:00] Introduction

[2:15] Introducing Chris from Moonshine Gaming

[5:00] The Early Days of Moonshine Gaming

[7:45] Journey to Opening a Store

[10:30] Social Media and Content Creation

[15:50] Building a Community

[18:30] Chris's Background and Gaming Journey

[22:10] Finding Inventory and Opening a Store

[27:00] Managing Online and In-Store Sales

[31:45] Customer Experience and Store Layout

[36:00] Favorite Retro Games and Consoles

[41:00] Challenges and Rewards of Running a Business

[45:00] Rare and Valuable Items in the Store

[49:00] Future Plans for Moonshine Gaming

[52:00]Encouragement Time

[55:00] Outro and Call to Action

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Glory Boys Podcast! In this episode, your hosts Austin and Darren dive deep with special guests Dave Owens and Ryan Cruickshank from the band Names Without Numbers. Join us as we explore their journey, music, and creative process.

Dave and Ryan share insights into their unique sound, their new single "Box Fort Kingdom," and the inspiration behind their upcoming EP. We also discuss the highs and lows of their 20-year music career, the importance of collaboration, and how to stay true to your passion.

🎵 In This Episode: Behind the scenes of creating "Box Fort Kingdom" The evolution of Names Without Numbers' sound Stories from the road: Touring with big names like Dashboard Confessional and Jimmy Eat World The role of producers and engineers in shaping their music The importance of vulnerability and following your passion Don't miss out on this engaging conversation packed with music, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes stories. Be sure to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!

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0:00 - Welcome and Introduction

2:15 - Importance of Subscribing and Rating

3:10 - Podcast Schedule Announcement

3:45 - Introducing Guests Dave Owens and Ryan Crookshank

5:00 - The Unique Sound of Names Without Numbers

7:30 - History of the Band

9:00 - Music Genre and Influences

12:20 - Length of Time Playing Together

14:50 - Forming the Band and Supergroup Story

18:10 - Rotating Band Members and Roles

21:00 - Number of Songs and Albums

23:40 - Influences and Favorite Bands

26:00 - Memorable Shows and Touring Stories

30:30 - The Coolest Bands Played With

33:20 - Opening for Big Names and Funny Stories

37:10 - Touring Memories and Noise Ratchet Reunion

40:15 - Talking About the New Single and EP

43:30 - Writing Process and Collaboration

46:00 - Visual Inspiration for the Music Video

50:00 - Recording Process and Producer Influence

55:40 - Choosing the Single and EP Release Dates

58:10 - Label Partnerships and Distribution

1:02:00 - How Listeners Can Support the Band

1:04:15 - Upcoming Releases and Merch

1:06:30 - Encouragement Segment

1:10:15 - Final Thoughts and Farewell