210 - Word of Mouth vs Social Media (Q from Charlie Purdie)

2025-11-29

Ever wonder why some musicians get recommended constantly… while others get ignored? Episode 210 digs into the truth behind it — sparked by a great question from Charlie Purdie.Is a session career built through word of mouth… or through posting on social media? The answer is both — but not equally, and not in the way most musicians expect.In this episode: – Why live gig experience is still the foundation – How word of mouth really spreads – The role social media plays (and what it can’t do for ...

Ever wonder why some musicians get recommended constantly… while others get ignored?

Episode 210 digs into the truth behind it — sparked by a great question from Charlie Purdie.
Is a session career built through word of mouth… or through posting on social media?

The answer is both — but not equally, and not in the way most musicians expect.
In this episode:

– Why live gig experience is still the foundation

– How word of mouth really spreads

– The role social media plays (and what it can’t do for you)

– Why reliability beats flashiness

– How to make your online presence work for you, not against you
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