My guest this episode is A.J. Gundell, a 13-time Emmy award winning audio professional who created and operates Future Hits, a well established boutique Music Library.  His company's placements include Fox, ABC, NBC, CBS, HBO, Nike and many others.  A.J. shares his insights as a Library owner as to how a composer/producer can really stand out and create a strong first impression with a Music Library.

Today I'm joined by an incredible producer with an amazing success story. Todd Andrew is a full-time sync licensing producer that has nailed many TV theme placements (most notably on the Disney Channel & Fox Sports). These placements have made Todd...

I've decided to break a 12 year habit of heavy news consumption. Why? Because I'm tired of letting others decide what I should be focusing on. In 2021 I will decide for myself what I focus on. New To Sync Licensing? Enroll Now In My Free Music Licensing...

Let's be honest - none of us have EVERY piece of gear we could dream about having in our home studio. So how can we make sure we're creating the highest quality music with our limited budgets? Today I have 4 tips that should help you start making the...

In this episode I talk about the 4 most common questions I get that start with the phrase "Do I really have to...?" These are coming from producers who really want to make licensing their full-time income, but they're questioning how much work it's...

This week I hosted a group chat with a few Sync Academy members to find out how the new Sync Psych Tutorials have been impacting their lives. Lots of great suggestions and insights to be heard in this week's show! (I apologize for my personal audio...

Most people think of the ego as a negative trait to overcome, as if it were some kind of character flaw. I don't see it that way. I think the ego can be used as a tool to help you when you need it! Listen to this week's episode as I dive into how your...

My new course 'Sync Psych 101' is off to a great start. I've already received tons of feedback from members who have watched many of the included tutorials. Today I'm sharing with you the most interesting points of feedback and how Sync Psych is already...

After 4 years of educating producers about Sync Licensing, I've seen hundreds of them bail out of the business. The shocking thing is that it wasn't due to a lack of knowledge, work ethic or even talent! It was all due to a negative Mindset that had...

With Sync Licensing being such a mystery to many people, there's a lot of DUMB advice being shared out there. Today I'm going to spell out the Top 5 that I think really do producers a disservice. Not only are these all totally wrong, they can actually...

Today I'm joined by Alan LoPresti, a talented producer who was able to secure 2 deals with Libraries he found through Sync Edge. This has resulted in 85 tracks being accepted along with securing 3 HBO trailer spots. Today you'll get to see how Alan's...

Do you know that you are ESSENTIAL to the entire Sync Licensing industry? It's true! Today I'm going to let you know how to make sure you protect your VALUE in this business instead of getting devalued by your Library partners. New To Sync Licensing?...

This is NOT a story I wanted to revisit, let alone tell publicly. But I decided to share this story with you guys because I want you to know that I, too, have struggled with my confidence in this industry. I hope you find this episode reassuring. New To...

Just wanted to share with you all some big changes that have been happening in my life. Next week we'll get right back to Sync Licensing topics 👍New To Sync Licensing? Enroll Now In My Free Music Licensing Course

Why am I suddenly changing my opinion about the "over-saturation" of Sync Licensing? It's because I think I found a better way to inspire and motivate those producers who are worried about that. Hope you enjoy!New To Sync Licensing? Enroll Now In My...

I've personally struggled a lot with this fear so this episode is certainly hitting close to home. If you're worried that all this time you are pouring into your Sync Licensing career might be just a big waste of time, think again... New To Sync Licensing? Enroll Now In My Free Music Licensing Course

Feel like you never have enough time or energy to make music? I really challenge you to rethink that assumption - it's likely that you DO have a lot of flexibility in your daily schedule. In this week's episode we talk about some great hacks to...

Are you always convinced your tracks aren't "perfect" yet? Worry no more! We've got the cure to this problematic thinking in today's episode...New To Sync Licensing? Enroll Now In My Free Music Licensing Course

Are you worried that if you "make it" in Sync Licensing you'll have larger responsibilities to deliver consistently? Perhaps you're afraid of how others will treat you differently once you achieve your goals? These are all very normal and all included...

This week we're beginning a new series of episodes dedicated to the psychological/emotional aspects of attaining success in Sync Licensing. The fear of rejection is a HUGE barrier to success in this industry - so let's take it on head first!New To Sync...

This week we answer some great questions from Sync Academy members including:What types of genres are the MOST Profitable? How has COVID impacted the Sync Licensing Business? What should you do with your hard drive full of tracks? And much more!New To...

This week you're going to learn some smart methods to minimize your risk of getting screwed over by a Music Library (yes, it can happen). Make sure you protect the hard work you've put into your music by implementing these simple tips!New To Sync...

This week I offered a LIVE 1 hour-long Q & A Video Chat with Sync Academy members. We had some great questions pop up so I wanted to make sure you all got to hear the answers!New To Sync Licensing? Enroll Now In My Free Music Licensing Course