How One Ex‑Booking Agent Built a $10M AI Empire for Indie Musicians

How One Ex‑Booking Agent Built a $10M AI Empire for Indie Musicians

Author: Ash Lonare March 3, 2026 Duration: 43:18

In this conversation, Brad Stewart shares his extensive experience in the music industry, emphasizing the importance of action and execution for aspiring founders. He discusses his journey from being a booking agent to developing Music Mogul AI, a software designed to streamline the management and marketing processes for independent artists. Brad highlights the onboarding process, cost savings, and efficiency of the software, while also providing insights into strategies for success in the music industry. He concludes with recommendations for personal productivity and innovative business ideas.



Takeaways


Patience is key in any industry, especially music.

Action is more important than analysis; start doing something.

Learning from failure is crucial for growth.

Being obsessed with your work can lead to success.

The traditional music industry model is inefficient and needs disruption.

Music Mogul AI aims to empower independent artists with technology.

A strong online presence is essential for artists today.

Incremental improvements can lead to significant results over time.

Creating a memorable experience for fans is vital for musicians.

Drones can be a fun and creative outlet outside of work.



Titles


Empowering Independent Artists with Technology

The Journey from Booking Agent to Software Developer



Sound bites


"Just start doing something."

"This model is broken."

"Atomic Habits is fantastic."



Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Inspirational Quotes

02:57 The Importance of Taking Action

05:46 Brad's Journey in the Music Industry

08:37 Introducing Music Mogul AI

11:44 Understanding the Ideal Customer Profile

14:47 Onboarding Process and Benefits for Artists

17:33 Cost Savings and Efficiency for Artists

20:33 Beta Testing and Future Projections

24:36 The Value of Investment in Music Business

29:08 Introducing Music Mogul AI

30:46 Strategies for Success in the Music Industry

33:37 Key Attributes of Successful Musicians

38:12 Productivity Habits for Musicians

41:56 Innovative Business Ideas in Music

44:02 Connecting with Brad Stewart



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