Hey man hope your doing well.  The ManageMental podcast has been such an awesome resource.  I’m happy to say I have been listening since the beginning. Thank you for continuing  to put out such great content.  Here is my question. Do you think it’s better to  be seeing as “headlining band” going on last, or do you feel in this day and age it’s better to host a show and pick the best time for your band to go on and build out a successful show around that? Any input you could share would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks  -Cat --- Hey Blasko, As a ManageMental podcast loyal listener, I don't think something like this has been covered in one of the +100 episodes. Could be wrong. Here goes either way: I play in a punk rock band. The band's been around since late 2016. Since then the band has garneded a modest online fanbase, released two EPs, a few videos and played some cool shows as well as sopporting a few international bands. For 2019 the band has completed the debut album. Video for first single is done. Second on the way. Photoshoot's done. Merch's done. PR has been hired. A lot of work, time and money has gone into it. The band's goals are to reach a broader audience and play bigger/better shows. We're in our 30s-40s married with kids, so not looking to tour the world or be the next Green Day. Should we look for a label to help us out the record in front of more people? (we figure it's no risk to them, as the band payed for the recording/marketing) or should we forget about that, self release and focus our efforts elsewhere? Looking forward to both you and mike's insights on this one. Cheers Javier --- So I have some questions for you: 1: How do you see the role of (music) education in this age, where information and connections are available? 2: How do you think universities can validate the enormous costs (both time and money)? Can they compete with podcasts and niche online platforms and communities? 3: What would be your top advices for young musicians, who are about to start their careers now/in the next 1-2 years?  Thank You! Adam Szklenar ---- Want more insight? Check out Outerloop Coaching and kick-start your Music Career: outerloopcoaching.com Design and launch your band's website in minutes. Use code MENTAL for 15% off your first year of website hosting at Bandzoogle.com. Rockabilia is your One Stop Shop for all band merch with the largest selection of officially licensed music merchandise in the world! Use PCJABBERJAW for 10% off www.rockabilia.com Email any questions or comments for the podcast to askblasko@gmail.com Join the ManageMental Group on Facebook here! Follow Blasko on Twitter/IG: @blasko1313 Follow Mike Mowery on Twitter/IG: @mikeoloop Check out Blasko’s Spotify Playlist here volumeforever.com ManageMental is part of the Jabberjaw Media Podcast Network. www.jabberjawmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices