How Max Escobar Changed The Latin Music Game Forever | REAL Mentors Podcast Ep. 55

28/10/2025 1h 1min Temporada 1 Episodio 55
How Max Escobar Changed The Latin Music Game Forever | REAL Mentors Podcast Ep. 55

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Music executive Max Escobar shares his journey from professional baseball with the Cincinnati Reds to becoming one of the most influential Latin music executives in the industry. Learn how he built AudioMack's Latin division, signed 4,000 artists in two months, and founded 1844 Tech music distribution company with Universal Music backing.What You'll Learn:✅ How to break into the music industry from outside entertainment✅ Music contract negotiation strategies for independent artists✅ Building a music distribution company from scratch✅ Latin music industry insights from Ozuna, Bad Bunny, and top artists✅ Club promotion to music executive career transition✅ A&R secrets from Konvict Music and AudioMack experience✅ Dominican artist challenges: splits, publishing, and organization✅ Using AI (ChatGPT) to navigate contracts and learning✅ Renegotiating bad music deals with leverage tactics✅ Building legacy and long-term success in entertainmentConnect with Max Escobar:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxescobar/1844 Tech: https://www.instagram.com/1844.tech/Follow REAL Mentors Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmentorspodcast/Host Sean Martin: https://www.instagram.com/theseanmartin/Book: Beyond The Bronx (Coming Soon!)About Max Escobar - Music Executive & EntrepreneurMax Escobar is the founder and CEO of 1844 Tech, a music distribution company focused on Latin artist independence and ownership. Before founding 1844 Tech, Max built AudioMack's entire Latin music division, working directly with superstars including Ozuna, Bad Bunny, Mike Towers, and Farruko. His music industry career began at Konvict Music as an A&R, where he signed Omega El Fuerte. Prior to music, Max was a professional baseball player signed to the Cincinnati Reds organization. Today, 1844 Tech has distributed 4,500+ songs for 400+ artists and maintains a partnership with Universal Music Group.Related Topics & Keywords:Music business, music executive career, Latin music industry, music distribution company, AudioMack, Bad Bunny success, Ozuna, Dominican artists, music contracts explained, music publishing, A&R career, Konvict Music, Akon, music entrepreneurship, independent artist tips, music marketing strategy, Bronx entrepreneurs, Cincinnati Reds, career pivot, club promotion, DJ management, music industry secrets, contract negotiation, Universal Music, 1844 Tech, Dominican trap music, Lobo Montana, United Palace, music legacy, fatherhood and business, baseball to music, athlete entrepreneur, Latin trap, reggaeton business, music streaming, artist ownership, music masters, splits and publishing, ChatGPT for contracts, renegotiate music deals, music lawyer alternatives, artist empowerment, Dominican Republic, New York music scene, Bronx hustle, REAL Mentors Podcast, Sean Martin podcast, entrepreneur interviews

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