The Real Reason Hopeless Records Outlasted Everyone Else With Louis Posen

The Real Reason Hopeless Records Outlasted Everyone Else

How Hopeless Records Built a Culture of Impact
Dive into the inspirational journey of Louis Posen, founder of Hopeless Records, on the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast. Discover how he started with just $1,000 in his bedroom, created a thriving independent label, and championed community and authenticity in the music business. From building an artist-centric roster to launching life-changing initiatives like Songs That Saved My Life, this episode is packed with music industry insights on redefining success and the true power of the punk community. 🎸✨ #HopelessRecords #IndependentLabel #MusicBusiness #LouisPosen

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📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒
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⚡️What you'll learn in this episode⚡️
👉 How artist-centric labels thrive in today's music industry
👉 Why building community is the ultimate differentiator
👉 What it means to make a positive IMPACT through music and philanthropy
👉 and so much more...

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Podcast Credits
Produced by: Ritch Esra & Eric Knight
Editor: Eric Knight
Shownotes & Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd

On today's MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we sit down with Louis Posen, founder of Hopeless Records. Louis shares how he built an influential independent music label, offering unique music industry insights into artist development and music entrepreneurship. This episode provides essential music career guidance for anyone looking to understand the independent music scene and the journey of starting a record label ! 🚀🎶

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