105. Maya Janeska - General Manager for UNFD

105. Maya Janeska - General Manager for UNFD

Author: Inspiring interviews with successful music industry experts September 28, 2017 Duration: 39:05

Maya Janeska is the General Manager of UNFD - one of Australia's leading heavy music brands – focusing on releasing and developing Rock, Metal, Punk and Hardcore music from around the world. She's also one of the only woman to be the head of a record label in Australia.

She's got a ton of industry experience, is an extremely smart music business woman, and as she told me prior to our conversation, she practices Krav Maga so you wouldn't want to mess with her!

Anyhow a few weeks back I was lucky enough to catch up with Maya at the BigSound Music Conference where I was able to ask her a ton of questions about the industry, her opinions, and about the ins and outs of running a successful record label.

I really enjoyed meeting and talking with Maya and I hope you'll agree that my conversation with her exposes a ton of music business gold nuggets. In fact if you're interested I've created a free PDF of Maya Janeska's Top 8 Music Business Tips and Strategies. And you can get hold of that report on Maya's show notes page at www.musicbusinessfacts.com


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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