Episode 246

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23rd Oct 2025

How Musicians Can Actually Make Money: Marketing Lessons from the Events Industry | Dan Charles

In this episode of Spirits and Stories with Donald Dunn, we sit down with Dan Charles, founder of Coderity, a marketing agency built specifically for the events industry.

Dan began his journey in the music world—first as an audio engineer and event producer, scaling from small bar gigs to arena shows with thousands of people. After years of trial, failure, and success, he cracked the code to consistent event profits through what he calls the Evergreen Event Profit System.

In this conversation, we dive into:

  • How independent musicians and event organizers can build steady income year-round
  • Why traditional marketing advice fails for creative industries
  • The importance of knowing your true audience and niche
  • How AI and digital trends are reshaping live events
  • Why authenticity and human connection are the next big wave in entertainment

If you’re an artist, promoter, or creative entrepreneur trying to turn passion into predictable profit, this episode is for you.

Guest: Dan Charles – Founder of Coderity

Host: Donald Dunn — Veteran, author, and founder of Veteran Voice Radio and Barracks Media

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Spirits and Stories With Donald Dunn
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