{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Real Reason Hopeless Records Outlasted Everyone Else With Louis Posen","description":"The Real Reason Hopeless Records Outlasted Everyone Else How Hopeless Records Built a Culture of Impact Dive into the inspirational journey of Louis Posen, founder of Hopeless Records, on the MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast. Discover how he started with just $1,000 in his bedroom, created a thriving independent label, and championed community and authenticity in the music business. From building an artist-centric roster to launching life-changing initiatives like Songs That Saved My Life, this episode is packed with music industry insights on redefining success and the true power of the punk community. \ud83c\udfb8\u2728 #HopelessRecords #IndependentLabel #MusicBusiness #LouisPosen  Here are the ways to work with us here at MUBUTV: \u26a1\ufe0fInsiders! Secure Your Spot! Get expert music career coaching with Ritch &amp;amp; Eric. Book your 15-min discovery call now: Grab a spot! \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/book.mubutv.com  MUBUTV Free Music Guides: \u26a1FREE A&amp;amp;R Guide: &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/link.mubutv.com\/ARFreeGuide  \u26a1FREE Music Supervisor Guide: \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/link.mubutv.com\/MSFreeGuide  \u26a1FREE Music Manager Guide: &amp;nbsp;\ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/link.mubutv.com\/MGRFreeGuide  Our mission here at MUBUTV is to help independent artists and music business professionals of the future to educate, empower and engage their music career.  \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Music Business Insider Podcast: https:\/\/www.mubutv.com\/podcast The Music Business Insider Podcast is a deep dive for listeners like you who want to educate, empower &amp;amp; engage their music career. We take you inside behind the scenes through a series of in-depth conversations with today\u2019s leading experts in the Music Industry including A&amp;amp;R, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Marketing, Publicity, Touring, and much much more. You can find it by searching \u201cMusic Business Insider Podcast\u201d on any podcast app or platform [ie: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.]. &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udcd2 Show Notes and Resources \ud83d\udcd2 https:\/\/www.mubutv.com\/louis-posen-hopeless-records &amp;nbsp; \u26a1\ufe0fWhat you'll learn in this episode\u26a1\ufe0f \ud83d\udc49 How artist-centric labels thrive in today\u2019s music industry \ud83d\udc49 Why building community is the ultimate differentiator \ud83d\udc49 What it means to make a positive IMPACT through music and philanthropy \ud83d\udc49 and so much more...  SUGGESTED &amp;amp; RECOMMENDED BOOKS: \ud83d\udcd2 The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom - https:\/\/amzn.to\/4qkQOFC \ud83d\udcd2 Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't - https:\/\/amzn.to\/4rvIROJ \ud83d\udcd2 The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People - https:\/\/amzn.to\/4r4lE6L \ud83d\udcd2 Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and off the Court - https:\/\/amzn.to\/4azJyRs &amp;nbsp; Get Audible Free - Your favorite titles anywhere you go. Enjoy a free trial on us! https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RB2nu4 Recommended Audio Software \u26a1Castmagic - 10x Audio Content &amp;amp; Supercharge Your Media With AI https:\/\/link.mubutv.com\/castmagic &amp;nbsp; Podcast Credits Produced by: Ritch Esra &amp;amp; Eric Knight Editor: Eric Knight Shownotes &amp;amp; Transcriptions: Jermaine Shepherd  On today's MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we sit down with Louis Posen, founder of Hopeless Records. Louis shares how he built an influential independent music label, offering unique music industry insights into artist development and music entrepreneurship. This episode provides essential music career guidance for anyone looking to understand the independent music scene and the journey of starting a record label ! \ud83d\ude80\ud83c\udfb6  DISCLOSURE: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Copyright \u00a9 2026 MUBUTV\u2122 Media. All Rights Reserved ","author_name":"Music Business Insider Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mubutv.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40026025\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198332490"}