Elevated Frequencies

Elevated Frequencies

Entrepreneur and Chicago Music Nexus co-founder Olivia Mancuso cues up insider tips and real-world stories to help aspiring house and techno artists turn their passion into profit.

After scaling her business from zero to six figures in six months, Olivia is ready to help with everything from setting up an LLC to building your personal brand.

Each week, she’ll share personal insights alongside interviews with artists, promoters, label owners, and agents - all with the aim of elevating your house and techno journey.

For personalized advice on growing your career, brand, and business, check out Olivia’s artist development program at patreon.com/oliviamancuso

Recent Episodes

Jan. 16, 2025

How Pre-judgement Affects All Artists (And What To Do About It) with Haylee Wood | EF EP 82

She was mistaken for a groupie at her OWN SHOW. When we pre-judge artists - for their gender, age, appearance, or background - we all lose out on potential innovation and creativity. This week's guest, Haylee Wood, shares ho…
Jan. 9, 2025

Make Music People Can Actually Use (Label Secrets Revealed) | EF EP 81

Think you know what your audience wants? This week's guest might change your perspective entirely. Moody Jones, GM of Disposable Records under EMPIRE, shares crucial insights about understanding how people actually experienc…
Jan. 2, 2025

How One Festival Grew 17% in 2024 By Putting Community First (And Why Artists Should Care) | EF EP 80

In an era where festivals are shutting down left and right, Same Same But Different Festival grew revenue by 17% while others struggled. How? By challenging the "bigger is better" mindset and putting community first. In this…
Dec. 26, 2024

Don't Set 2025 Goals Until You Hear This (Game-Changing Framework) | EF EP 79

Think vision boarding is just arts and crafts? Think again. In this special episode, I'm breaking down the exact manifestation framework that helped me scale my business from zero to six figures in six months, book dream gig…
Dec. 19, 2024

What Fans REALLY Want in 2024: Insights from Dance Music's Trusted Voice Emma Kapotes

Want to know what dance music fans really care about in 2024? This week's guest has her finger on the pulse of festival culture. Content creator and podcast host Emma Kapotes has built a community of over 36,000 subscribers …
Dec. 12, 2024

Why Your Non-Music Experience Matters More Than You Think: Lessons from Henry Fong | EF EP 77

Think your non-music experiences don't matter to your artist career? Think again. This week's guest, Henry Fong, reveals how becoming a national laser tag champion and competitive fisherman taught him the universal patterns …