Stephan Hogan

Welcome to "The Stephan Hogan Podcast," the sanctuary for your imagination and wellbeing, hosted by me, Stephan Hogan. This podcast is your invitation to join a

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The tension Zack Telander is talking about is real.

Warner sued Suno over alleged AI-related copyright infringement, then later settled and announced a licensing partnership for new AI music models.

Artists want protection. Labels are cutting deals. Tech is moving fast.

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Richard Casper survived four IED blasts in Iraq.

He came home with a traumatic brain injury, PTSD, survivor’s guilt, and the loss of his close friend Luke.

Now he helps veterans tell the stories they’ve carried in silence through CreatiVets.

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Stop wishing, start doing. Trading 'I wish' for 'I will' transforms your ability to achieve. Action, not desire, opens doors to your dreams. #Action #Mindset #Motivation

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If you are serious about your future as a songwriter, treat your career like a business: understand copyright law, get your business license, and open a dedicated business bank account so your music money is organized from day one.

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Customer obsession is key! This business grew 44% between 2024-2025 by providing the same exceptional experience for every customer, from first-time buyers to collectors like Post Malone. It's all about the journey, not the price tag.

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Music might be your heart, but don’t be afraid to build other streams of income to keep it beating.

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Don’t just show up—show up with intention.

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We can have different views and still sit at the same table. That’s how real progress happens.

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The music business will tear you down if you let it. The only way through? Loving the music more than the approval.

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Showing up isn’t just about being there—it’s about being all in when you can.

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If you don’t love what you release, why should anyone else?

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Vulnerability in art isn’t just about self-expression—it’s about creating space for others to see themselves, too.

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The secret to brand deals? Show up, have fun, and let your passion lead. The right opportunities will come.

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Every choice, every moment, every mistake—it all led to right now. And right now is exactly where you’re meant to be.

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Seeing people where they are instead of where you think they should be—that’s where real connection begins.

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Life has a rhythm of its own. The more you fight it, the harder it gets. The real peace comes in learning to dance with it.

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A little time, fully present, is worth more than hours of distraction. Show up and be all in.

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You can’t control when a hit shows up, but you can control how often you show up. Reps matter.

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Great artists don’t rely on one thing—they build on what they have. What are you doing to expand your talents?

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Emily, thank you for your vulnerability.