Jeffrey Hasson is the co-head of UTA Nashville Music. He has worked with notable groups and artists such as Young The Giant, Tori Kelly, Surfaces, Dashboard Confessional, Blues Traveler and Ruston Kelly. Jeffrey joins Tim to talk about what it’s like to be an agent and what an artist can do in order to grow ticket sales.

Brandon Perdue is Senior Vice President of Riser House Entertainment. He has directed and grown the careers of writers and artists with Platinum and Gold certified records, current Country radio singles, hundreds of Pop and Country releases, and multiple TV placements. Brandon joins Tim to talk about artist culture as well as the ins and outs of his daily job.

Welcome back Pubast listeners! Can you believe that we’ve made it six seasons!? This year starts with Hannah Babitt, Founder & CEO of the management company Babz. She has recently opened Babz Nashville, a second home for the firm that started in Los Angeles in 2020. Hannah has also worked with Tim Hunze over at Big Machine Music.

As the 5th season of the AIMP Pubcast comes to an end, our very own Tim Hunze would like to share some closing thoughts for our listeners; specifically, what it takes to succeed in the music business.

The music industry is forever changing. At one point, CDs were the primary way people consumed music. Eventually, Napster came along, leading to the streaming services we use today. In order to stay at the top of your game, it’s wise to look ahead and pick up on trends that may lead to major changes in the way the music industry operates. On our final mashup episode of the season, Tim asks some past guests to peer into their crystal ball and share their thoughts on where the industry is headed.

Having a mentor is crucial for any career. The advice that they share proves to be invaluable and helps us take the next steps in our professions.

In this day and age, mental health has rightfully become an important topic to discuss. How do we handle the various emotional hurdles that life throws our way? In the second mash-up of the season, Tim asks some of our past guests how they handle their mental health struggles.

A career in the music industry is a rewarding experience, but the separation between the business life and the creative life can be blurry at times, especially in this day and age, where cell phones allow you to answer emails wherever you go. Because of this, many creatives suffer burnout, and can’t find the energy to start new endeavors.

Travis Myatt is the General Manager for Twelve6 Entertainment. Travis has been apart of the Nashville music scene for over ten years, which includes a stop as the Creative Director for Parallel Entertainment alongside AIMP’s very own Tim Hunze. Travis sits down with Tim to discuss how he handles his role as a general manager and how his style may differ from those of older generations.

Marissa Turk is currently the manager of SMACK’s influencer marketing service SMACKTok, which helps connect artists directly with their fans through social media. Marissa joins Tim to discuss social media strategies as well as her experience managing the social media of country stars Walker Hayes and Kylie Morgan.