Feeling conflicted regarding the role of money in your musical lifestyle? Is your music income not booming in tune with current music industry headlines?

In this episode—Part 1 of a three-part series on Money, Music & Meaning—we explore the relationship between music and money. We discover perspectives on how to approach your musical lifestyle and lay the foundations for clarifying your underlying music motivation and creating a “music career investment” portfolio.

I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is an adventure in song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.

Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.

Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!

Let’s go…where music is life!

More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.

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Presented by Power Song Tribe™, a songwriting adventure company. Find out more at https://powersongtribe.com/.

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References and resources for this episode:

Check out these references:

The Lifestyle Investor: The 10 Commandments of Cash Flow Investing for Passive Income and Financial Freedom by Justin Donald (2021, 2024, Ethos Collective)

Live Big: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Passion, Practicality, and Purpose by Ajit Nawalkha (2018, BenBella Books, Inc.)

• Xposure Music — Music Industry Report 2025 (survey-based independent artist income figures) - Xposure Music Blog https://info.xposuremusic.com/
• Mordor Intelligence — market sizing: U.S. live music market; music streaming market | 2 linked articles - Market Research Company - Mordor Intelligence™ | 2 linked articles United States Live Music...

Feeling limited in your musical life even though your achievements are lauded and you are applauded? Are you being called to adventure into a new realm with your music, someplace that feels free and alive?

In this episode, we explore the leap from musical excellence into your unique brand of musical genius.

I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is an adventure in song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.

Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.

Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!

Let’s go…where music is life!

More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.)

Sign up for the 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich newsletter at https://15minutes.powersongtribe.media.

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Contact us at 15minutes@powersongtribe.media.

Presented by Power Song Tribe™, a songwriting adventure company. Find out more at https://powersongtribe.com/.

We appreciate your enthusiasm and support!

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References and resources for this episode:

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The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks (2009, HarperOne)

Bending Reality: How to Make the Impossible Probable by Victoria Song (2021, Forefront Books)

10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan with Dr. Benjamin Hardy (2023, Hay House)

Podcast Production Credits

Audio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra Goodrich

Copywriting & graphics by Sandra Goodrich & Dave Goodrich

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Theme music “15 Minutes” from the album 15 Minutes by Dave Goodrich:

Written & produced by Dave Goodrich

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Feeling challenged by time? Ready for a new perspective for approaching your next recording or creative project?

In this episode, we take a look at the concept of using time as our creative partner, an ally that deserves our respect and offers immense value in return.

I’m Dave Goodrich, a performing singer/songwriter/producer, and personal music coach. My life is an adventure in song and sound, and I am excited to share what I collect along the way. From the beginning, I’ve always had a deep love for music, and I‘ve spent my life creating and perfecting my lifestyle to surround it.

Join me as we discover new ways to live a richer, more satisfying lifestyle in music.

Together we can take your musical lifestyle to the next level!

Let’s go…where music is life!

More information about me can be found at https://www.davegoodrich.com.

Wear the apparel that I wear whenever I want to feel free and connected and live life golden: eco-chic regenerative fashion from One Golden Thread. With this special offering for 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich listeners, you will receive 18% off your first purchase with the following code: IAMGOLDEN816374 Two trees will be planted for every purchase. https://onegoldenthread.com/ (See affiliate disclosure below.)

Sign up for the 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich newsletter at https://15minutes.powersongtribe.media.

Join the 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich private Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/15minuteswithdavegoodrichpodcast.

Connect with us at https://www.facebook.com/15minuteswithdavegoodrich.

Contact us at 15minutes@powersongtribe.media.

Presented by Power Song Tribe™, a songwriting adventure company. Find out more at https://powersongtribe.com/.

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References and resources for this episode:

Check out these references:

Einstein’s Dreams by Alan Lightman (2004, Vintage)

The Explorer’s Gene: Why We Seek Big Challenges, New Flavors, and the Blank Spots on the Map by Alex Hutchinson (2025, Mariner Books)

Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control by Ryan Holiday (2022, Portfolio | Penguin)

Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell (2023, Portfolio | Penguin)

Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport (2024, Portfolio | Penguin)

It’s Your Time by Dave Goodrich ℗ 2026 Dave Goodrich. Used by permission.

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Podcast Production Credits

Audio engineering, production & mastering by Dave Goodrich & Sandra