Podcast 6: Wez Saunders, CEO DEFECTED - Work Hard!

In this episode, we sit down with Wez Saunders, CEO and Co-Owner of DEFECTED Records, to uncover his journey from leaving a high-paying job to leading one of the world’s most iconic house music labels. Wez shares his strategies for navigating the ever-changing music industry, advice for starting your own label, and the importance of a strong work ethic. We also dive into tips for up-and-coming artists, including how to harness social media effectively.

0:00 - Introduction
1:58 - Background and journey into music
21:47 - Leaving the normal job
26:09 - Work Ethic
29:37 - Advice to Artists
33:20 - Artists have to wear many hats
41:35 - DEFECTED & the roots of the culture
48:39 - Changes in the music industry
54:58 - Starting a label
58:12 - Rise of influencer DJs
1:14:27 - Passion outside of DEFECTED
1:17:19 - What's next for DEFECTED

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