In our 81st Episode, host Jeffrey D Brown welcomes Jason Fellman back to the show to talk about how his sprawling live events business has been impacted by the pandemic, where he sees an upside and what can ultimately be gained. Jason first appeared on GBR back in March, 2019 on Episode 58. Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you ..read more

In our 80th Episode, host Jeffrey D Brown welcomes Jamie Gale back to the show to talk about what's happened in the world of boutique guitar builders, NAMM, supply chain partners and helping others to help ourselves. Jamie first appeared on GBR back in May, 2018 on Episode 13. Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you ..read more

In our 79th Episode, host Jeffrey D Brown welcomes guitarist Carl Verheyen back to the show to talk about how the events of 2020 have affected his career, what he's doing now and how some things will be different going forward. His message is one of opportunity and optimism that can inspire all of us. Carl first appeared on GBR back in July, 2018 on Episode 24. Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you ..read more

In our 78th Episode, host Jeffrey D Brown sets the stage for a new season of GBR after a 9-month hiatus. We've been hit pretty hard with a pandemic, lockdowns, millions unemployed practically overnight, our economy in shambles, politicians crazed with power, rebellion in the streets... not to mention the really difficult stuff like sickness and death. Where do we go from here as we travel The Road Back to the Business of Guitar ..read more

In our 77th Episode, we share some relevant thoughts with you about the here and now, what’s possible in the future and why — not necessarily in that order, although it might be. But it’s all good. And short. So listen to the whole show to get the full meaning. Or you won't. Highlights of the podcast include: 00:40 Setting the Stage 02:55 The Thoughts Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you ..read more

In our 76th Episode, we welcome our special guest, Jol Dantzig, as we discuss his four-decade career going back to his days as a founder of Hamer Guitars, a lot in between, and his return to guitar building at Dantzig Guitars today. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary. Highlights of the podcast include: 00:40 Setting the Stage 02:10 Jol Dantzig Interview 1:25:25 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you ..read more

In our 75th Episode, we celebrate the milestone with our special guest, Peter Henriksen, president of Henriksen Amplifiers. He's built a unique and successful business in a niche market, but not without overcoming a few challenges along the way. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary. Highlights of the podcast include: 00:40 Setting the Stage 05:10 Peter Henriksen Interview 1:08:40 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you ..read more

In our 74th Episode, we break wind with tradition and weigh in on Gibson's recent and controversial "outreach" to the guitar business community as well as to players. Opinions expressed on this show are merely opinions. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and useful commentary. Highlights of the podcast include: 00:40 Setting the Stage 02:55 The Unthinkable 11:30 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you ..read more

In our 73rd Episode, our special guest for the full hour is Jack Higginbotham, Chief Operating Officer at PRS Guitars. He's been at PRS since the beginning and gives us a detailed look at how the company has become one of the best known brands in the guitar world. At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Interview Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary. Highlights of the podcast include: 00:40 Setting the Stage 03:30 Jack Higginbotham Interview 1:13:40 Back of the Show / Interview Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you ..read more

In our 72nd Episode, we bring you a topic that has been mired in controversy since the beginning. We ask the proverbial question: Are you standing up, standing down, or standing out? At the Back of the Show, you'll get our regular Wrap-Up and useful commentary. Highlights of the podcast include: 00:40 Setting the Stage 02:40 Standing Out 07:00 Back of the Show / Wrap-Up and Useful Commentary Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing from you ..read more