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
Nov. 13, 2025
How Jamie Jones Mastered the Long Game | EF Ep 125
Most DJs burn out, fade away, or get replaced by the next big thing within five years. Jamie Jones has been dominating dance music for over two decades. So what's his secret to mastering the long game? In this rare, in-depth ...
Nov. 6, 2025
"Not Everyone Deserves Access": The Controversial Strategy Behind Chicago's Biggest Nightlife Success | EF EP 124
Most people think inclusivity is the key to building a successful venue or event. Dom Brown built his empire doing the exact opposite - and he's not apologetic about it. As the founder of Porn & Chicken (Chicago's most legend...
Oct. 30, 2025
Your Most Valuable Fans Aren't Who You Think They Are | EF EP 123
Think you know who your most valuable fans are? This conversation with Ritesh Patel, co-founder of Ticket Fairy, will completely flip your understanding of fan value and event data. While most artists focus on big spenders an...
Oct. 23, 2025
$9K Debt to $200K Months: Marketing Events When Nobody Knows You | EF EP 122
Think you need a big budget and industry connections to throw successful events? Kyle Cassico proves otherwise. He went from $9,000 in credit card debt to building a thriving experiential company, and his guerrilla marketing ...
Oct. 16, 2025
"Going Viral Changed Everything": Lawrence James on Breaking Out of Your Local Scene | EF EP 121
Think you need millions of followers to break out of your local DJ scene? Lawrence James from Crossfader proves that one viral video can change everything - but only if you know what to do next. Lawrence went from playing the...
Oct. 9, 2025
Stop Being Broke: The Financial Wake-Up Call Every DJ Needs | EF EP 120
Think you need to wait until you're making six figures to start planning your financial future? Think again. DJ and financial advisor Danner destroys every excuse artists make about money management and reveals why wedding DJ...
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