In the first segment, Ryan and Dave discuss Ryan’s upcoming speaking engagement at NAMM. They also talk about articles in the DIY Musician and Sonic Bids about earning more money as a musician over the holidays and expanding your merchandising. In the second segment, marketing expert and 15 Second Pitch co-founder Laura Allen stops by to give tips on effective pitching. She gives concrete advice on how musicians can make strong pitches to move their careers forward. Find out more about Laura’s programs by visiting www.thepitchgirl.com. In the final segment, Ryan and Dave lament the complete lack of pop culture news this week while still managing to have a fun segment playing Ryan’s Twitter game.
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