Josh Baker has built an actual empire around his music. He's a DJ and producer who's also built a whole world of businesses around his artistry — the You & Me party series, the Hide & Seek festival, and his artist education platform Synto — and each one feeds the others. In this episode, Olivia Mancuso sits down with Josh to break down how he built multiple income streams, learned to buy back his time by building a team, and created a career that doesn't depend on gigging every single weekend forever.
What you'll take away:
- Why treating your music career like a business is what actually makes it last
- How to build an empire where every venture you own lifts the others
- How to buy your time back by paying people to handle what doesn't need you, so you're free to focus on what actually grows your career
- Why the long game wins: give most of it away for free, build real trust, and sell the rest
- How to say no and protect your time, because not all money is made equal
- Why you should book your own events and grow in small increments instead of chasing big names too soon
👉 Want personalized guidance on your music career? Book a one-on-one consultation with Olivia on GreenRoom where you can get tailored advice on branding, business strategy, and sustainable career growth:
https://greenroomnetwork.com/creator/OliviaMancuso👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx
What is Elevated Frequencies?
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.
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