🎙 Episode 29: Life as a Hired Gun – Mike Martin on Collaboration, Creativity & the Music Industry

In this episode, Mike Martin pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to work as a hired gun in the music world. From co-producing records and finishing songs written by others to touring Europe and navigating label changes, Mike shares candid insights about balancing creative input, professional expectations, and personal life.

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✅ How to contribute creatively while fulfilling someone else’s vision

✅ The realities of being a hired musician: opportunities, limitations, and learning experiences

✅ Managing multiple projects without spreading yourself too thin

✅ Lessons from touring, collaborations, and independent releases

✅ Balancing frien ...