On this weeks episode we invite Greg Thompson a longtime record executive and current president of Maverick Music. He started out working in local radio promotions and various music labels for years until becoming the executive vice president for Capitol Music Group in 2013. There, he worked with the likes of Katy Perry, Beck, and Jennifer Lopez. In 2016, he left Capitol to become the president of Maverick Music.Thompson’s journey from a radio promoter to the president of a major entertainment conglomerate makes him an incredible resource for any aspiring artist and managers trying to navigate the current industry. He shared his insights on what goes into becoming a superstar musician, how managers facilitate that success, and the key factors for constructing high-performing teams. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation. As always, feel free to leave a comment or a review on what you thought about the episode on Apple Podcasts or on the Music Business Podcast instagram @musicbusinesspodcast. We’re also very excited to connect with our community on Patreon, MusicBusinessPodcast.com/Community. We look forward to you joining our community! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.