On today’s show I sat down with Alex Collignon, a Nashville-based talent agent at WME who represents renowned country artists.

We discuss Alex's journey from Indianapolis to Nashville, starting in the mailroom and becoming an agent representing acts like the Red Clay Strays and Gavin Adcock.

Alex also shares the inner workings of the country music industry, the importance of networking, and significant moments in his career, including winning awards and booking major shows.

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You are going to learn about:

• Alex Collignon’s Journey from the Mailroom to Becoming a Talent Agent at WME

• The Importance of Networking in the Country Music Industry

• The Growing Music Scene in Indianapolis and Nashville

Check out these great clips from the show:
00:56 Guest Introduction: Alex Collignon, WME
01:48 Alex's Early Music Journey
03:07 The Path to Becoming a Talent Agent
03:47 Internships and Early Career Experiences
05:31 Life in the Mailroom
07:54 The Role of a Talent Agent
29:02 Celebrating Vocal Group of the Year
29:36 Building Relationships in the Music Industry
30:17 Booking Live Talent and Handling Requests
32:45 Surviving the Early Career Struggles
34:17 Learning from Mentors and Career Breakthroughs
36:52 Navigating Artist Representation and Touring
46:25 The Role of Data and Analytics in Touring
49:32 Managing Multiple Artists and Their Careers
57:32 Forming the Team and Initial Meetings
58:00 The Importance of Personal Connections
01:00:06 Gavin's Story and Taking Risks
01:01:46 Nashville's Growth and Its Impact
01:02:30 Indianapolis vs. Nashville: Learning and Growing
01:05:12 Memorable Moments and Career Highlights
01:08:55 Festival Experiences and Booking Shows
01:13:43 Indiana's Music Scene and Venues