The New Music Business with Ari Herstand· Staffel 7· Folge 13

How This Manager Sold Out Tours Without Venues and Develops Artists, Songwriters and Producers

Mittwoch, 10. Juni 2026 · 1 h 08

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This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Joseph Pepin, artist manager, producer manager, and founder of a boutique management company that has helped artists like GoldFord build massive audiences while remaining independent.
Joseph has spent nearly two decades in the music industry, working across artist management, producer and songwriter representation, touring, marketing, and fan development. His roster includes artists, producers, and songwriters spanning multiple genres, and he's become known for his innovative approach to audience building, fan data collection, and sustainable artist growth.

Follow Joseph Pepin:
pepin.works
Instagram: instagram.com/joe_pepin

Check out Ari’s Take:
aristake.com

- Intro & How Goldford Broke Through
- Why Most Artists Fail to Keep Their Viral Fans
- Understanding the Marketing Funnel for Musicians
- Social Media Strategy: Hooks vs. Deep Content
- Building a Fanbase Without Chasing Trends
- The B-Side Touring Model vs. Ticketmaster
- Why Artists Need Emails, Phone Numbers & Fan Data
- Goldford’s Viral Growth Strategy Revealed
- Songwriting Camps, Producers & Building Opportunities
- What It Means to Make It in the New Music Business

Edited and mixed by Ruben Zarate
Music by Brassroots District
Produced by the team at Ari’s Take

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