Ep. 85: Music rights advocate starts her own business

Thriving Musician Podcast

In this episode of the Thriving Musician Podcast, host Spenser Liszt welcomes special guest Jamie Dee Hart, a music rights management advocate and founder and CEO of Heart and Songs. Jamie shares her journey from performing on stage in her fifth-grade talent show to pursuing a master's degree in music entrepreneurial studies at Azusa Pacific University. She discusses her various roles, including managing artists with significant online followings and working on high-profile projects. Jamie also delves into her financial journey, her relationship with money growing up, and the challenges she faced, including periods of financial instability. She highlights the importance of strategic planning, saving, and making intentional career decisions. Jamie explains how she transitioned to founding her own business, Heart and Songs, and offers insights into the complexities of music rights and royalties management. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the importance of aligning one's career with personal definitions of success and happiness. 00:00 Introduction to the Thriving Musician Podcast 00:35 Meet Jamie Dee Hart: Music Rights Advocate 02:13 Jamie's Educational Journey 04:59 Early Musical Experiences 07:01 Transitioning to the Music Industry 09:37 Financial Realities and Career Choices 13:15 Navigating Layoffs and Financial Challenges 21:14 Starting Heart and Songs 26:14 Navigating Financial Uncertainty 27:29 Balancing Savings and Cash Flow 29:57 Embracing Time Freedom 33:12 Entrepreneurial Insights 36:28 Understanding Music Royalties 38:37 Working with Jamie D Heart 43:13 Tax Planning for Musicians 45:07 Educational Resources for Artists 46:02 Defining Success as a Musician 47:15 Connecting with Jamie D Heart www.motifplanning.com/ep-85