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The Helping Musicians PodcastAuthor: The Helping Musicians Podcast
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PHIL LOUTSIS // The Helping Musicians Podcast // Episode 132
Episode 132
Sunday, 9 November, 2025
An epic episode that touches on the many different skills, traits, and questions you need to ask to help build a sustainable career in music.Today's guest is Phil Loutsis - who ya may know from his decade + at AWAL working with both some of the biggest artists in the world, as well as exciting new artists.And now he's fully focussed on building The Team Around You - a service that helps musicians connect with music industry humans and the services they need (think Radio Pluggers, Social Media Humans) - all without being a nepo baby.THE TEAM AROUND YOU - https://www.theteamaroundyou.com/OUR INSTA - https://www.instagram.com/helpingmusicianspod/Episode Features:- Phil’s top three traits of artists that build sustainable careers.- Why deliberately trying to fail five times a week can unlock creative freedom and fearlessness.- The importance of consistency - in posting, networking, and showing up long before you “make it.”- Why purpose is the backbone of everything, and how to find yours.- Why you could argue age doesn't matter in music anymore.- Some case studies on artists that took a decade + to 'make it'.- The role of failure in growth: why public mistakes make artists more relatable and open new doors.- How to turn small wins into big opportunities.- Why building community through live shows is the most powerful step artists can take early on.- Smart live tactics: merch tables, email lists, fan meetups, and treating support slots like headline shows.- What makes an artist’s socials stand out to A&R teams: creativity, consistency, and proof of real-world traction.- Why “post loads” beats perfection - testing different formats, building familiarity, and learning from data.- SoundCloud and Bandcamp as underrated tools for deeper fan connection and higher control.- How to discover your artist identity.- Social media myth-busting: why removing fake or irrelevant followers helps the algorithm find your real audience.New episodes every Monday x
