In the Season 2 finale, we’re joined by Marc Matthews of the Inside The Mix podcast and synthmusicmastering.com to unpack how he built a music production and mixing show into the top 10% of podcasts. We talk weekly consistency, planning a year ahead, batching episodes, using polls and listener questions to guide content, why he’s shifting away from full video, and how AI helps with the admin so he can stay creative. Plus: smarter CTAs, where growth really comes from, and the mindset it takes to keep showing up.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why weekly cadence created a noticeable uptick in growth
• How Marc sets goals using downloads in the first 7 days
• Planning ahead: batching episodes and building a buffer (“3 in the bank”)
• Using polls, audience surveys, and listener questions to shape content
• Why “less is more” with calls-to-action (avoid CTA overload)
• What’s worth it (and not worth it) about video podcasting
• Monetizing without sponsors: using the podcast to drive services + discovery calls
• Growth without ad spend: the power of guesting on other podcasts
• Using AI for “remedial admin” (descriptions, SEO, templates) while keeping music human

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Cleveland producer, artist, and creative powerhouse Nate Saggio joins us to talk about the power of limitations, the mindset behind intentional music-making, and how your studio’s vibe can shape an entire performance.

We cover everything from 4-track tape workflows and songwriting prompts to building a studio that feels like home and learning to “serve the song, not yourself.”

One of our warmest, funniest, most inspiring conversations yet.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Nate on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/insta_sagg

Cleveland NPR / Ideastream Article - https://www.ideastream.org/arts-culture/2025-10-23/lakewood-producer-nate-saggio-helps-cleveland-artists-find-their-sound

Jim Stewart Productions - https://www.jimstewartmixing.com/

Chayla Hope - https://www.instagram.com/chaylahope/?hl=en

Jack Harris - https://www.instagram.com/Jackharris_music/

Welshly Arms - https://www.instagram.com/welshlyarms/

CAPI Preamps (Nate’s go-to) - https://capi-gear.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_117_55_169&products_id=478

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In this episode, we sit down with Gregor Beyerle, one of the most recognizable faces behind PreSonus Studio One and its Software Product Specialist at Fender / PreSonus.

Gregor shares his journey from touring keyboardist and ghostwriter to becoming one of Studio One’s most trusted voices in workflow design and education.

We dig into:

How Gregor went from touring Europe at age 19 to joining PreSonus

Why speed = income — and how workflow design can double your output

The evolution of Studio One from 2.0 to 7

The new Launcher / Looper page and how it compares to Ableton Live

Keyboard shortcuts, ergonomics, and the balance between logic & creativity

The future of interoperability between DAWs and why collaboration matters

Gregor’s own projects: Reaper and Voltmeister

🔗 Links Mentioned

Studio One by PreSonus: https://www.presonus.com/studioone

Reaper (industrial techno project): https://www.instagram.com/reaper.industrial.techno

Voltmeister (project): https://www.instagram.com/voltmeistermodular/

Ableton Link info: https://www.ableton.com/en/link/

Ableton Push 3 Standalone: https://www.ableton.com/en/push/

Arturia Cold Fire Distortion: https://www.arturia.com/products/software-effects/dist-coldfire/overview

Connect with Gregor:

https://www.youtube.com/@UC7WUeriUrgp0QI9R61RWz0w

https://www.instagram.com/gregorbeyerlemusic

Online Studio One Meetups:

https://my.presonus.com/events/detail/1005

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