103. Eddie Meehan - How to Thoughtfully Engage with Your Fans

103. Eddie Meehan - How to Thoughtfully Engage with Your Fans

Author: Inspiring interviews with successful music industry experts September 18, 2017 Duration: 1:05:50

My guest today is Mr Eddie Meehan, and people what a great and interesting guest Eddie was.

Eddie runs a company called Wonderful Union who are a multi-tiered agency that handle VIP ticketing initiatives, fan clubs, exclusive meet-and-greets and many more cool fan engagement ideas for some of the biggest names in music. We're talking about The Taylor Swift's, The Justin Bieber's, The Back Street Boys & The Drake's of this world, just to name a few.

Wonderful Union is not only working with these titans of the industry, they're also always looking for new artists on the rise. So check out Eddie's company at wonderfulunion.com.

Now as you'll hear, Eddie is not only a really down to earth guy but also a really smart and inspiring businessman. And I really enjoyed my conversation with Eddie as I learnt a ton of really cool shit about music business monetisation methods and strategies. So a lot of really cool music biz education take-away's in this episode people!


Rodney Holder sits down with a different guest each week for conversations that cut through the noise of the music industry. Music Business Facts-with Rodney Holder is built on the idea that real, sustainable careers are made from practical knowledge, not just talent. You’ll hear from established professionals-from managers and label founders to promoters and hit songwriters-who discuss the unglamorous but essential work behind the scenes. They share specific strategies for building a brand, navigating contracts, generating revenue, and creating lasting opportunities in a fast-changing field. This isn't about vague inspiration; it's a focused look at the operational truths of turning music into a business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to pivot your existing career, this podcast delivers candid advice and firsthand stories that you can apply directly to your own path. Tune in for a clear-eyed perspective on what it really takes to monetize your passion and build a professional life in music.
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