{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Behind the Shedd","title":"#41 Taking Care of Business - with Randall Foster","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4074,"description":"Welcome back to Behind the Shedd! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting a truly special guest, Mr. Randall Foster. With a wealth of knowledge spanning various aspects of the music industry, Randall offers us an insightful master class on the intricacies of today’s music business. From sync and licensing to other related topics, Randall captivates his audience by simplifying complex music business concepts, ensuring that everyone can grasp the underlying principles. It’s an honor to have him join Harold, Russ, and Wade for this exclusive interview. This is Behind the Shedd.\nFrom Randall - randallfoster.net\n\"Do what you love and you'll never “work” a day in your life.\"  \n\nSomeone once said this to me and it really stuck.  I'm a 5th generation music professional and proud to say that I love what I do.  I look forward to getting up each day and going to work.  Not many people can make that claim.\n\nI am Chief Creative Officer of Symphonic Distribution and GM of our Nashville operation.  Symphonic is a true 21st century music company.  In this role, I am overseeing our music publishing, user-generated content, and sync operations as well as looking for fantastic independent artists and labels that need a team in their corner.  We can be that team- soup to nuts.  \n\nPrior to my current role it was my pleasure to head up Creative Sync & Licensing for ole music publishing.  In that capacity I oversaw a vast catalog of music copyrights and intellectual property and managed the outside usage and licensing of those assets.   \n\nIn addition to my work-life, I am an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University and a frequent speaker and lecturer at other various universities covering topics ranging from general music business overview, music copyright, music technology, and licensing.  Being the son and grandson of great educators, I find myself drawn back towards education at every turn.\n\nWhen not waxing poetic on the business of music, my time is spent chasing twin teenage girls...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZXQmz6zWPcm8Xf-PkHQz-z0aInZ02kAFxyy5Q8TwIE4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mZGQ3/YjY5ZDA4MTA2YTdh/YTU1ZDAyMGI0ZTk2/MDNmNy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}