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TuneIn Chris Greenwood, founder of Smart Music Business, reveals how to break down barriers and finally build an audience that buys from you, supports you and that sticks with you.
Do you dream of having engaged, loyal fans who connect with everything you share online, but feel like the odds are stacked against you?
Do you feel that discovery platforms like Spotify are just too hard to figure out?
If so Chris Greenwood, founder of Smart Music Business, is here on the podcast for a second time to help you break down those walls and finally build an audience that buys from you, supports you and that sticks with you.
Chris Greenwood, also known by his stage name Manafest, is an award-winning Canadian rapper and rock artist hailing from Canada. With over 20 years in the music business, he has built a hugely successful indie career with a world-wide following, millions of downloads and several award-winning songs. A prolific and passionate musical entrepreneur, he coaches artists like you to grow their careers and monetize their fanbases so you can make a living and an impact with your creativity.
In this episode, Chris takes us deeper into the mindsets and tactics required to properly market your music online, grow your audience on networks like Spotify, increase your income, and build a powerful network of collaborative partnerships and creative relationships that last.
If you loved this, make sure you hear Chris Greenwood's first appearance on The God and Gigs Show at GodandGigs.com/120.
Connect with Chris Greenwood
- SmartMusicBusiness.com – Mentoring and Coaching for Artists
- Read other books by Chris Greenwood
- Join the Get More Spotify Streams Challenge
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More About the God and Gigs Show
Welcome to The God and Gigs Show, the podcast for Christian creators who want to build a creator lifestyle that honors God and gives you the joy and satisfaction you've always wanted.
This isn't a show about hustle culture or chasing the next algorithm trick. We go beyond surface-level tips to talk about what it actually looks like to create from a place of faith — practical strategies for podcasting, content creation, and growing a creative business that lasts. You'll hear conversations about staying consistent without burning out. We also dig into finding your creative voice along the way, even when ministry, family, and work are all pulling at the same hours.
Whether you're just exploring your creative gifts, or you've been creating professionally for years, this show gives Christian creators practical tools and spiritual encouragement to fully embrace God's creative calling - at any level of skill or vocational ability. The goal is to help you create consistently and embrace God's will for your creative life without sacrificing your calling.
Your host and founder is Allen C. Paul — podcaster, musician, author, and speaker based in South Florida. We started this show to help creators thrive in faith, business, and creativity through simple, practical solutions.
We'll cover questions like:
- How do I work in secular arts and entertainment without losing my faith focus?
- What does it actually look like to build a creative business as a Christian?
- How can I stay consistent with content creation without burning out?
- What's the difference between hustle culture and sustainable creative work?
- How do I find my voice as a faith-driven or creator?
- How can I balance ministry, family, and creative work?
- What are practical first steps to working as a Christian creator?
If you've been searching for honest conversations about faith and creativity, keeping your family and relationships as your first priority, or how to build a business that honors your calling, you're in the right place. Join us every week as we help you become the creator you were created to be.
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