From House Parties to Throwing Festivals: Josh Baker's Journey | EF EP 103

Tired of waiting for someone to give you a chance? Josh Baker's story proves you don't need permission to start building something meaningful in music.Starting with literally nothing - a £20 generator and field parties where people told him to "turn this shit off" - Josh created his own opportunities when no one would book him. Fast forward to today, and he's co-founded You & Me parties, created Hide and Seek Festival, and launched Syntho, his artist education platform.This isn't about becoming a mogul overnight. It's about taking the first step when you're tired of waiting for others to validate your vision.Key Takeaways:Why you need initiative when no one's asking you to DJHow Josh went from £20 field parties to successful eventsThe power of leverage: understanding when and how to hire helpWhy starting small with generators and boomboxes leads to bigger opportunitiesHow to prove your worth when you can't get traditional bookingsThe evolution from solo artist to team leaderWhy house music wasn't mainstream 13 years ago (and what that meant for early adopters)How multiple projects can complement and support each otherThe importance of taking action rather than waiting for permissionReady to level up your music career? Join my artist development program on Patreon for exclusive content and direct access to industry expertise: https://patreon.com/oliviamancusoStop waiting for permission. Hit play now to learn how to create your own opportunities in music.Connect with me: @oliviamancuso__Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx

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Entrepreneur and Chicago Music Nexus co-founder Olivia Mancuso cues up insider tips and real-world stories to help aspiring house and techno artists turn their passion into profit. After scaling her business from zero to six figures in six months, Olivia is ready to help with everything from setting up an LLC to building your personal brand. Each week, she’ll share personal insights alongside interviews with artists, promoters, label owners, and agents - all with the aim of elevating your house and techno journey. For more content on growing your career, brand, and business, check out Olivia’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/oliviamancuso__