The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter (Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter)

Brent sits down with songwriter/artist, Rob Mills of hit Christian group, The Sound, to discuss his cuts... and bruises! This is an excerpt from "The Hang." If you'd like to watch the full episode, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trail at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're talented as a songwriter or musician or singer. But... is that enough? Is talent all you need to make it in music? Here's the truth. Songwriting Pro Membership allows you to connect to the real music business- no matter where you live and even if you don't "know anybody." Get all the details at the link below... and take the next big step in your songwriting career! https://SongwritingPro.com Who is Brent Baxter? Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (the top 5 Country hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (the #1 hit and CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (the #1 hit and Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (#1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), The LeFevre Quartet, Brian Free & Assurance and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast  PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBer, just what does a publisher/staff-songwriter relationship look like? Well, today we'll dive into that with a successful music publisher. This is going to be fun. Great conversation. I can't wait for you to hear it. So buckle up! Follow The TwangTown Podcast: Instagram: @TwangTownPod The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with our guest, Rick Monroe, here:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickmonroeofficial/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/rickmonroe Instagram: https://instagram.com/rickmonroe/ Monster Energy: https://www.monsterenergy.com/us/en/bands/rick-monroe Website: http://rickmonroe.com Store: https://rickmonroe.bigcartel.com/   LYRICS:  Have you heard the latest story  Seen what's on the news It turns you upside down and any which way but loose.   It's all crime scenes, war machine everyone's on different teams  everyday's the same routine is it just a crazy dream   taking us to the devils door Can you tell me, tell, tell me, tell me what it's all for    Chorus: OOOOh this worlds gone crazy   Watch it going up in flame OOOOh this worlds gonna crazy  All this Talk, talk talk is driving me insane    Don't you believe nothin that you hear  And only half of what you see Life don't come with a money back guarantee   Can't escape the masquerade when everyday a brand new faith  Grace slipping like a snake and bittersweet is the only taste    Dancing to the devils do-si-do Can you tell me, tell, tell me, tell me what it's all for    Chorus: OOOOh this worlds gone crazy   Watch it going up in flame OOOOh this worlds gonna crazy  All this Talk, talk talks is driving me insane    We're all refugees of this war Can you tell me, tell, tell me, tell me what it's all for    Chorus: OOOOh this worlds gone crazy   Watch it going up in flame OOOOh this worlds gonna crazy  All this Talk, talk talks driving me insane      If you'd like to consult with Johnny email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Make sure you're content, promo strategies, and promo tactics are honoring the digital platform by downloading this free document, "Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road". Just click the link and tell him where to send it: GiftFromJohnny.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should songwriters sell merchandise? In this mini-sode of the CLIMB, Johnny dives into this question and more!  If you have a music marketing question you'd like to submit for an episode of "Pick Johnny's Brain" please email us HERE!  Remember to put "Pick Johnny's Brain" in the subject line!  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb # #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Come be part of the CLIMB community on FACEBOOK   PPS: If you're ready to take the next step and grow your artist brand, then schedule a consultation today. Johnny will help you craft a strategy that will garner immediate results regardless of your promo budget. Email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent & Johnny welcome, Starstruck Entertainment Artist Manager, Berkley Kriz (Blake Shelton, Carly Pierce), to The CLIMB to discuss what her day to day looks like and how indie artists can get ahead! You don't want to miss this one! Connect with Berkley here: https://www.starstruckentertainment.com/management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBers! What I'm about to say is an immutable law of business... "Having a jaw-dropping, phenomenally valuable talent and knowing how to run a business are two entirely different skill sets. Possessing both of these skills is critical and therefore required to create financial success of any kind." So today, we're going to discuss some fundamental business structure concepts that you'll need to grow your artist business. Welcome to the class.  The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at BrentBaxterMusic.com and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBers, are you using the most effective strategy on Spotify today? We're going to deep dive on one of the most common Spotify artist strategies - that is a MISTAKE! We'll also put a few Spotify metrics under a microscope to give you a better understanding of what your analytics mean, and how to interpret them! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with our guest, Anthony Corder, below! Facebook: @ToraToraBand Instagram: @ToraToraBand YouTube: @ToraToraBand Twitter: @ToraToraRocks Spotify: Tora Tora Website: ToraToraMusic.com     Get Brent's free ebook! Go to GiftFrom Brent.com and tell him where to send it. If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with Skip Black here: Facebook: @SkipBlack   Get Brent's free ebook! Go to GiftFrom Brent.com and tell him where to send it. If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBers, today we're going to unpack an article from Billboard magazine: Are Major Labels Cooling On Viral Artists? If you're an aspiring artist (or if you write with one), we're going to reveal what this article means for YOU and how it can help you on your C.L.I.M.B.! What marketing principles should you be focused on? I'm going to put this free offer at the beginning of the pod, today. It's all about creating traffic and understanding digital platform better. Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road is a free pdf download for you. Just go to Giftfromjohnny.com and tell me where to send it. This is a robust pdf (I think it's like 36 pages) that is sort of your manifesto for moving forward and understanding the digital platform and how to honor it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBer, how do you get better at writing lyrics faster when you write with another songwriter? How do you keep from feeling like you're running in slow motion while they're running at warp speed? We're gonna help you out with that today. So listen up! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters and indie artist "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com and BrentBaxterMusic.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBers, take a deep breath...Daddy's not happy, okay? Grab a cup of coffee aaaaaaaand maybe you need a cocktail for this one...It's gonna sting a little bit. So we're going to do a reality check. You're grossly underestimating your exposure. Which is why you're spinning your wheels. Which is why you're kind of stuck. But let's break it down and talk about what you can do to fix it! Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road PDF Free Download https://giftfromjohnny.com About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with our guest, Dwayne O'Brien, here: Facebook: @LittleTexas Instagram: @littletexasband Twitter: @LittleTexasBand TikTok: @LittleTexasBand Website: https://littletexasonline.com   Get Brent's free ebook! Go to GiftFrom Brent.com and tell him where to send it. If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh yeah…you’re going to wanna listen to this one. She’s a BADASS up-and-comer!!! Worth the Wait Cowriters: Blue Foley, Trick Savage, Emma Zinck, and Trish Silvey I give the snooze button A little too much loving When I’m up to something Past 3AM I Got my reasons I’m always leaving When I oughta be there way back when Get my hair right at the next long red light Might not be there by 8 But I’ll be dressed to the 9s Chorus C’mon now have a little patience  I’m gonna own every minute I’m taking  It might take a sec - I ain’t Fex Ex.  If the place ain’t popping I ain’t there yet I’m always running behind Baby good things Take sweet time I’m the latest - but I’m the greatest when I make it  I’m a gonna make it Worth the wait Grapes take awhile on the vine till they’re finally fine wine You know they age good whiskey Just like I let you miss me Chorus  Pre bridge  I may not be punctual  But damn I’m lovable Once I’m on a roll You’ll forget lost time Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  JOIN THE C.L.I.M.B. COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast    PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBers, I (Johnny) wish pain and suffering upon all of you...and I mean that in the very best way! Learn why I am such an a-hole in today's episode! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Register for Johnny's 5-Day Facebook Ads Challenge For Artists: https://bit.ly/5DayFBAdsChallenge4Artists   Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.  Get Brent's free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter! Go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it.  Brent is available for private coaching. He can help you prepare or repair your song. Maybe you'd prefer to do a private Song Title Challenge with him. Go to Songwritingpro.com/coaching and schedule your session today.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Follow and connect with Brett Sheroky here: Website: www.BrettSheroky.com Instagram: www.Instagram.com/BrettSheroky Facebook: www.Facebook.com/BrettSheroky Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brettsheroky?   Get Brent's free ebook! Go to GiftFrom Brent.com and tell him where to send it. If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast  PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBer, if you want to turn pro you will fail if you don't have enough of these 2 key ingredients. What are they? We're going to reveal that today on The CLIMB! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with our guest, Troy Johnson, here: Facebook: @troyjohnson Instagram: @NashvillainsBand Website: https://nashvillainsband.com     Get Brent's free ebook! Go to GiftFrom Brent.com and tell him where to send it. If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's the link to Lee Brice's "Rumor" video we talked about!  https://youtu.be/ObptpVRe6ek   Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.    Get Brent's free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter! Go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it.  Brent is available for private coaching. He can help you prepare or repair your song. Maybe you'd prefer to do a private Song Title Challenge with him. Go to Songwritingpro.com/coaching and schedule your session today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBer, ever had an "almost" win? It can leave you pretty frustrated and defeated, but today a hit songwriter has a different way of looking at it, a different way of looking at your almost wins. If you could use some encouragement, listen up, this episode is for you! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get Brent's free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter! Go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it.  Brent is available for private coaching. He can help you prepare or repair your song. Maybe you'd prefer to do a private Song Title Challenge with him. Go to Songwritingpro.com/coaching and schedule your session today.   Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent & Johnny welcome hit songwriter, Buddy Owens (Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Chris Janson, Craig Morgan, Montgomery Gentry) to the show and they work up 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing the song-title, "Don't Bring Your Girlfriend," sent in by CLIMBer, Tracy Richardson. Thanks, Buddy & Tracy! If you'd like to submit a title for the "Song Title Challenge" please email your titles to Info@daredevilproduction.com and put "SONG TITLE CHALLENGE" in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  JOIN THE C.L.I.M.B. COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast    PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  JOIN THE C.L.I.M.B. COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast    PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny discusses artist exposure, digital marketing, and who you should be connecting with in the music industry. LISTEN NOW: https://bit.ly/33HNjlj Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast  PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny's FREE DOWNLOAD: Rewire your promotion brain to honor the digital platform and see your promo efforts skyrocket your exposure. Right now you're probably trying to apply broadcast tactics to a digital platform and it's frustrating. To learn how to "honor the digital platform" get this free PDF download called Whoever Owns The Traffic Rules The Road by visiting Giftfromjohnny.com and telling him where to send it.   CONSULT with Johnny: If you think some one-on-one advice on your artist career could be valuable, Johnny is available for consultations. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.   Brent's FREE eBOOK: Get Brent's free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter by going to GiftFromBrent.com and telling him where to send it.    SONGWRITING COACHING FROM BRENT: If you like Brent to help you prepare or repair your song through a consultation, visit songwritingpro.com/coaching and schedule your meeting today.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daredevil artist Matt Bailie sits down with Johnny and Brent to discuss ways to promote his single, One Whiskey Away. Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  JOIN THE C.L.I.M.B. COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast    PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBers, today's guest kicked things off in his songwriting career a little late in life... but he made up time quickly with a FIVE-WEEK #1! That was over twenty years ago, but he's not done yet. He is still getting cuts on the biggest names in the industry, and he has some wisdom to share with us today from his newly released autobiography. It's a lot of good stuff, so, stick around and listen up! Connect with Tim James: Instagram Facebook The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with our guest, Tammy Rogers King, and her band, The SteelDrivers, below! Facebook: @TheSteelDrivers Instagram: @TheSteelDrivers YouTube: @TheSteelDrivers Twitter: @SteelDrivers Spotify: @TheSteelDrivers Website: TheSteelDrivers.com     Get Brent's free ebook! Go to GiftFrom Brent.com and tell him where to send it. If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast  PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get Brent's free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter! Go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it.  Brent is available for private coaching. He can help you prepare or repair your song. Maybe you'd prefer to do a private Song Title Challenge with him. Go to Songwritingpro.com/coaching and schedule your session today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spend 5 minutes with Brian White and you’ll quickly figure out, he’s a passionate man. Whether it’s about his home town Cincinnati Reds baseball team, his wife, his music, or his relationship with God, there’s no denying he’s all in.  A veteran of the music industry, Brian has had the success that’s rewarded by such passion.  As a touring artist signed with a major record deal, he fronted the Christian rock band “Brian White & Justice” for 15 years, recording 5 projects.  As a writer, his songs have earned him Sixteen #1 songs, 2 Dove Awards for Song of The Year (Michael English -”Holding Out Hope To You” & The Martins- “The Promise”), SESAC Country Song of The Year & Billboard’s Most Played Song of The Year (Rodney Atkins- “Watching You”) as well as ACM and CMA nominations. Recently "Watching You" was listed at #37 in Billboard Magazines "100 Greatest Country Songs Of All Time" and also topped the chart as "The Most Played Country Song of The Decade.” The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny & Brent welcome hit songwriter and founding member of the multi-award winning bluegrass group, The Grascals, Jamie Johnson, to the show where they cook up 5-6 different conceptual ideas for writing a song titled, "Exit 161". Connect with our guest: https://grascals.com Instagram Facebook TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent & Johnny welcome Nashville Recording Artist and songwriter (with cuts by artists like Ashley McBryde and more), Dan Smalley, to the Challenge where they cook up 5-6 different angles to writing a song titled "Love Ain't Blind Enough," sent in by CLIMBer, Casey Haitus. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  JOIN THE C.L.I.M.B. COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast    PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  JOIN THE C.L.I.M.B. COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast    PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  JOIN THE C.L.I.M.B. COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast    PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would YOU write this one? LISTEN NOW:https://bit.ly/3mLx8tH  Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast  PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny & Brent welcome the 2022 Country Music Alberta's Horizon Female Artist of the Year and winner of the Horizon Single of the Year at the Country Music Alberta Awards, Hailey Benedict, to the show! Together, they craft 5-6 different concepts for writing a song titled, "What I Didn't Know," sent in by CLIMBer, Laurie Lotz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trail at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What place does a human demo producer/musician/singer have in the dawning world of A.I. demos? Today, we welcome long-time friend of the pod, Mason Douglas, to the show to discuss the downstream effects and viability of humans in the A.I. music business. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBer, if you're a songwriter and want to make hay in the music business, you need more than just good songs. You need more than great songs. If you really want to level up and make songs that last generationally, you need super songs. What are super songs? We're going to talk about him today on The C.L.I.M.B.! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBers, for plenty of music's most compelling artists, going independent doesn't mean going small. It means reaping the myriad of benefits by avoiding the major label route, and we're gonna hear from these artists on this episode, so stick around. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBers, today we're going to take off our artist hats, close our eyes, and remember what it's like to be a music fan. Why? Because this is going to reveal the biggest secret to growing your audience. Get Johnny's free download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, by going to GiftFromJohnny.com and telling him where to send it! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with our guest here: Facebook: @nathanwoodardsongs Instagram: @NathanWoodardMusic Website: https://nathanwoodardmusic.com/home   Get Brent's free ebook! Go to GiftFrom Brent.com and tell him where to send it. If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do the Oakland A’s and Brad Pitt have to do with your artist career? LISTEN NOW Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line. To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb  #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The late, great Jim Femino was a pro songwriter with cuts and hits by Toby Keith, John Michael Montgomery, James Otto ("Just Got Started Loving You") & more. I had the pleasure and blessing of sitting down with him a few years ago for this episode, where he shares the inside story of one of his biggest cuts… and one of his biggest Music City bruises! Full episodes of “The Hang” are available exclusively in the SongwritingPro.com Member Area. If you’re a member, log in to watch this and all other episodes. If you’re not yet a member, start your 14-day FREE trial today! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters and indie artist "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at BrentBaxterMusic.com and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBers! What the WUT is up with AI Randy Travis? It kind of freaks Johnny out a little bit...but I'm going to make him talk about it today on The CLIMB. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBers! There are about $4 BILLION dollars of "black box money" or "black account money" in all of the streaming services. That's royalty money that they can't pay out because they don't know where to send it. How much of that money is yours? You'll never know until your administrative stuff is in order! So we're bringing the expert to help you get the money you deserve! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send your song and lyrics for consideration to info@daredevilproduction.com by using "Video Content Challenge" in the subject line. Listen to Thurane's song, 'It's All Good' here. Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  JOIN THE C.L.I.M.B. COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast    PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today, Jennie Smythe, is the founder and CEO of Girlilla Digital Marketing Agency, whose current roster includes Willie Nelson, Blondie, Brooke Shields, Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts, and Vince Gill, to name a few. Jennie has been one of the messiahs shepherding the music industry into the 21st century of digital marketing. Many of you will relate to her rough, gritty past and be inspired by her story, which is told, warts and all, in her tell-all book that drops today, 4.15.25, entitled Becoming Girlilla: My Journey To Unleashing Good In Real Life, Online, and In Others. BOY! Did we have a lot to talk about! Oh yeah...I forgot to mention she's a Cancer survivor, too. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent welcome long-time CLIMBer, NBC's The Voice finalist, and killer singer, songwriter, producer, and engineer, WILKES, to Song Title Challenge! Together, they hash out 5-6 different conceptual angles to writing the song titled, "Grass Stains," sent in by CLIMBer, Johnny Matt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you'd like your song to be considered as a feature on a future Video Content Challenge episode, email your song and lyrics to info@daredevilproduction.com and put Video Content Challenge or VCC in the subject line.    You can connect with The Foresters here: Instagram: @theforestersmusic Facebook: @theforestersmusic Tik Tok: @theforestersmusic Website: https://www.forestersgospelmusic.com/   Instantly improve your online promotion efforts & strategies by understanding how to Honor The Digital Platform. Download Johnny's free document, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, and watch your audience grow right away. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.    Sometimes it's hard for artists to "see the forest through the trees". Some one-on-one help to customize a promotion strategy will make the needle move and grow your audience. Schedule a consultation with Johnny by emailing info@daredevilproduction.com and putting CONSULTATION in the subject line.   Get Brent's free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter, by going to GiftFromBrent.com and telling him where to send it. If you'd like help preparing or repairing your song or prefer to do a song title challenge privately with Brent, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your session today.   LYRICS:  Oh, oh, oh  They must’ve called him crazy  There by the stream that day  Getting rid of soldiers left and right  Who builds an army that way  And who goes to battle  With a trumpet and a torch  But it’s not how you fight It’s  Who you’re fighting for    CHORUS:  The God of Gideon does the impossible  The God of Gideon, He is unstoppable  The odds that are against you  Don’t matter when He’s with you  So take that step and follow Him  Trust in the God of Gideon  Oh, oh, oh    You might feel too weak like  God should find somebody else  But He’s never called anyone  Who could do it without His help  Ya just gotta trust Him  And follow where He leads  ‘Cuz it’s His mighty strength  That wins the victory    CHORUS :   BRIDGE:  When you think it can’t be done  Remember the God of Gideon  When you’re scared and you wanna run  Remember the God of Gideon  Take your eyes and lift them up  He already has the battle won  Remember, remember    CHORUS   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBers, I don't want to see you make the same, all-too-common, promotion mistakes I see indie artists and the music industry making... Every. Single. Day. This episode is going to change everything. About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent & Johnny welcome songwriter/artist, Carlton Anderson, to the Song Title Challenge! Together, they cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song titled, "Turns Out," sent in by CLIMBer, Kacey Baugh. If you want to WRITE like a pro, you need to THINK like a pro, and these episodes show you how the pros think. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBers, what can the mega songwriter of "Livin' On A Prayer", "Dude Looks Like A Lady", "Livin' La Vida Loca", "You Give Love A Bad Name", and even "The Thong Song" have to teach you about songwriting? Turns out, it's a lot. So we're going to dive into songwriting lessons from the legendary Desmond Child today on The CLIMB. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBer, I know that sharing your songs with an industry pro is exciting. And if you get the chance, you're probably going to jump at it. But sometimes jumping at that chance can be kind of like jumping off a cliff. So, today we're discussing how sharing subpar songs with music industry professionals can damage your songwriting career. We don't want that to happen, so listen up. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBer! What does a successful indie music publisher look for in a songwriter? What makes them want to sign a songwriter like you? We discussed that and more today with the GM of a rising publishing company out of Nashville. About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast    PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to  GiftFromJohnny.com  and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would YOU write this one? Listen Here: https://bit.ly/39OP4jL Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast  PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.    Get Brent's free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter! Go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it.  Brent is available for private coaching. He can help you prepare or repair your song. Maybe you'd prefer to do a private Song Title Challenge with him. Go to Songwritingpro.com/coaching and schedule your session today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  Read the article Johnny and Brent discuss here. JOIN THE C.L.I.M.B. COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast      PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get Brent's free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter! Go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it.  Brent is available for private coaching. He can help you prepare or repair your song. Maybe you'd prefer to do a private Song Title Challenge with him. Go to Songwritingpro.com/coaching and schedule your session today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with Jamie Floyd here: Facebook: @JamieFloyd Instagram: @jamiefloyd Spotify: Jamie Floyd Website: http://www.officialjamiefloyd.com   Get Brent's free ebook! Go to GiftFrom Brent.com and tell him where to send it. If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBer, how do you turn what you might think of as a career-disqualifying challenge or limitation into an important part of what connects you to your audience? In other words, how do you turn an obstacle into a benefit for your career? We're going to talk about that and so much other good stuff today on The CLIMB! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CLIMBer, it's not enough to write your song. You need to resolve your song, or it's never going to get heard. What's that mean, and why is it hugely important for your songwriting career? We're going to tell you today on The CLIMB, so listen up! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get Brent's free ebook! Go to GiftFrom Brent.com and tell him where to send it. If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artists, welcome to the middle class! What does that mean? Find out by listening to this weeks CLIMB podcast. Big changes are happening in the music industry and if you’re an artist these changes may just effect YOU! LISTEN NOW We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb  #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does writing with a pro songwriter guarantee a cut? Does it automatically upgrade your career? And why is it so difficult to get on the books with a pro? Here's the truth, in only 3(ish) minutes! Songwriting Pro Membership allows you to connect to the real music business- no matter where you live and even if you don't "know anybody." Get all the details at the link below... and take the next big step in your songwriting career! https://SongwritingPro.com Who is Brent Baxter? Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (the top 5 Country hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (the #1 hit and CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (the #1 hit and Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (#1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), The LeFevre Quartet, Brian Free & Assurance and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Songwriting Pro Membership allows you to connect to the real music business- no matter where you live and even if you don't "know anybody." Get all the details at the link below... and take the next big step in your songwriting career! https://SongwritingPro.com Who is Brent Baxter? Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (the top 5 Country hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (the #1 hit and CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (the #1 hit and Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (#1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), The LeFevre Quartet, Brian Free & Assurance and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to know what the future of music looks like? Look at Hollywood! What does that mean? Tune into this episode! LISTEN NOW We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb  #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent sits down with hit songwriter, Jim McCormick (Jason Aldean, Gabby Barrett, Brantley Gilbert & more) to discuss his cuts... and bruises. This is an excerpt from "The Hang." If you'd like to watch the full episode, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trail at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at BrentBaxterMusic.com and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  JOIN THE C.L.I.M.B. COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast    PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an excerpt from "The Hang." If you'd like to watch the full episode, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trail at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters and indie artist "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at BrentBaxterMusic.com and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  JOIN THE C.L.I.M.B. COMMUNITY ON FACEBOOK Listen to Pamela Mary here.  If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast    PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny & Brent welcome emerging Nashville songwriter, Kris Crepeau to the Challenge, where they craft 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song entitled "Growth Rings," sent in by CLIMBer, Levena Stewart. He writes during the day and works at the Bluebird Cafe at night. He has several cuts with up-and-coming independent artists. He has written with several hit writers including Mark Irwin, Adam James, Brian Davis, Josh Phillips, Marty Dotson, Clay Mills, and Matt Rogers. We want you to win, and that’s why we host The C.L.I.M.B. Show. And here’s a chance for YOU to help US win! The C.L.I.M.B. Show has been nominated for an Arkansas Country Music Award in the "Best Publication/Blog/Podcast" category, and we would really appreciate your vote. The voting window is from March 1 to 14th, 2025, and you can vote for The CLIMB at https://ArkansasMusic.org If this podcast has helped you, this is a way you can help us back. Thanks, y’all - and keep on CLIMBing!  The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing your Instagram following can sometimes seem impossible, especially when the platform is constantly changing! Well, we are here to help! Here are 5 organic instagram growth hacks that may just help you achieve better results! LISTEN NOW Here's the link to the video we referenced in this weeks episode:  Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduciton.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line. To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb  #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baxter sits down for "The Hang" with Tammy Rogers - a successful singer, songwriter and founding member of Grammy-winning bluegrass group, The Steeldrivers. They discus songwriting - including the value of NOT having a publishing deal! Hmmm... This is an excerpt from "The Hang." If you'd like to watch the full episode, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trail at SongwritingPro.com! The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at BrentBaxterMusic.com and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with our guest, Mo Pitney here: Facebook: @MoPitney Instagram: @MoPitney Twitter: @MoPitney YouTube: @MoPitney Official Website: https://mopitney.com/   Get Brent's free ebook! Go to GiftFrom Brent.com and tell him where to send it. If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is songwriting success really what we think it is? What is songwriting success and what does it actually take to be successful? LISTEN NOW Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduciton.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line. To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb  #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.    New Free Download, 6 Simple Ways To Make Your Songs More Commercial. Go to 6simpleways.songwritingpro.com Get Brent's free ebook! Go to GiftFrom Brent.com and tell him where to send it. If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with our guest, Mason Douglas, here: Facebook: @MasonDouglasMusic Instagram: @MasonDouglasMusic Spotify: @MasonDouglas Website: MasonDouglasMusic.com     Get Brent's free ebook! Go to GiftFrom Brent.com and tell him where to send it. If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked the questions, and Johnny answers! Tune into this episode of “Pick Johnny’s Brain” for some music marketing wisdom! If you have a question you’d like to submit to “Pick Johnny’s Brain” please email it to info@daredevilproduction.com and put “Pick Johnny’s Brain” in the subject line. LISTEN NOW Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line. To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb  #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Songwriting Pro Membership allows you to connect to the real music business- no matter where you live and even if you don't "know anybody." Get all the details at the link below... and take the next big step in your songwriting career! https://SongwritingPro.com Who is Brent Baxter? Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (the top 5 Country hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (the #1 hit and CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (the #1 hit and Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (#1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), The LeFevre Quartet, Brian Free & Assurance and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with our guest, Donna King, here: Facebook: @zaneanddonnaking Instagram: @zaneanddonnaking Twitter: @zaneanddonna Website: https://zaneanddonnaking.com   Get Brent's free ebook! Go to GiftFrom Brent.com and tell him where to send it. If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today. Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with Coach Chris Carlisle here:  Website: https://www.thecoachcarlisle.com/ Twitter: @CoachCarlisle Facebook: @CoachChrisCarlisle LinkedIn: @CoachCarlisle Instagram: @TheCoachCarlisle Join the movement and broaden your understanding of how to honor the digital platform. This FREE download, Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road, will help you understand and adjust your tactics to grow your traffic and get paid on a digital platform. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it.  If you'd like some one-on-one coaching to better understand your assets and how to use them to get paid, schedule a consultation with Johnny today. Email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line.    Get Brent's free ebook, Think Like A Pro Songwriter! Go to GiftFromBrent.com and tell him where to send it.  Brent is available for private coaching. He can help you prepare or repair your song. Maybe you'd prefer to do a private Song Title Challenge with him. Go to Songwritingpro.com/coaching and schedule your session today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast  PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you write the song title “Proof In the Pour?” Find out which direction Brent and Johnny take it by listening to this weeks Song Title Challenge. If you’d like to submit an idea for the Song Title Challenge, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “Song Title Challenge” in the subject line. We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb  #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Songwriting Pro Membership allows you to connect to the real music business- no matter where you live and even if you don't "know anybody." Get all the details at the link below... start your 14-day free trial and take the next big step in your songwriting career today! https://SongwritingPro.com Who is Brent Baxter? Brent is an award-winning songwriter with songs recorded by Alan Jackson (the top 5 Country hit "Monday Morning Church"), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Steve Cropper, Andy Griggs, Buddy Jewell, Lonestar, Gord Bamford (the #1 hit and CCMA Single Of The Year "When Your Lips Are So Close"), The Sound (the #1 hit and Dove-nominated Southern Gospel Song Of The Year "Can I Get A Witness"), Wilburn & Wilburn (#1 hit "Hallelujah Homecoming"), The LeFevre Quartet, Brian Free & Assurance and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast  PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don’t Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny and Brent have a FREE gift for YOU! To get your free gifts, go to GiftFromJohnny.com and GiftFromBrent.com  If you’d like to schedule a consultation with Johnny, please email us at info@daredevilproduction.com and put “CONSULTING” in the subject line.  To schedule a personal coaching session with Brent Baxter, go to https://songwritingpro.com/coaching  We are very excited to be a part of the @americansongwriter podcast network with other amazing podcasts. Check out our new home for all of our upcoming episodes! @americansongwriter #theclimb #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetwork #aspn #interview #podcast http://americansongwriter.com/podcast    PS: Get your free PDF download of 21 Biggest Reasons You Don't Have More fans today and improve the promotion efforts for your music. Go to GiftFromJohnny.com and tell him where to send it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with our guests, Carvin Walls, here:   Facebook: Http://www.Facebook.con/carvinwalls Instagram: Http://www.Instagram.com/carvin_Walls YouTube: Http://www.YouTube.com/carvinwalls Website: Http://www.carvinWalls.com   LYRICS: It’s amazing what a shot of sunshine can do  Yeah it’ll clear your mind  We’ve only been here for maybe an hour or two  And already lost track of time    Might be the water,  or my-feet in the sand  Might be the breeze  or this drink in my Hand   But it’s working  Whatever it is  It’s workin’  I could take more of this I don’t need a reason  I stay right here all season Cause it’s workin’    The only thing that I’m thinking about Right now  Is thinking bout nothing  Bartender fire up the blender  And Keepin em coming    Whatever your making give me  one for each hand  I Don’t know what I'm drinking  But I don’t give a damn    Cause it’s working  Whatever it is  it’s workin’ I could take more of this  I don't need a reason  I could stay right here all season Cause it’s working    Bought a ticket out of LAX  A tube of 30 spf  New pair of ray Bands  And here I am    But it’s working  Whatever it is  It’s workin’  I could take more of this I don’t need a reason  I stay right here all season Cause it’s workin’    Songwriters: Kelly Carvin BMI, Troy Thomas Walls BMI, James Walsdorf, Ashe Underwood SESAC      If you'd like to consult with Johnny email him at info@daredevilproduction.com and put CONSULTATION in the subject line. Make sure you're content, promo strategies, and promo tactics are honoring the digital platform by downloading this free document, "Whoever Owns The Traffic, Rules The Road". Just click the link and tell him where to send it: GiftFromJohnny.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices