Hustle Inspires Hustle with Alex Quin · 2026-02-16 · 5 min
In this solo episode of Hustle Inspires Hustle, Alex Quin breaks down how money in the music industry hasn’t disappeared - it has shifted. Traditional spending on radio, press, tours, and long-term artist development is shrinking, while budgets are moving toward platforms that already control daily attention, such as live streaming, creator networks, gaming, sports, and podcasting. He explains that time-based engagement now drives ROI, meaning artists and brands must compete for consistent attention rather than rely on legacy systems. The episode emphasizes that this isn’t a collapse of music, but a reallocation of resources toward where audiences spend the most time.Episode Outline: [00:00:00] Introduction - The quiet shift changing money in music [00:00:28] Traditional music industry spending patterns [00:01:05] Reduced upfront artist development and cautious budgets [00:01:27] Where the money actually moved [00:01:52] Music competing for attention across platforms [00:02:24] Live streaming vs.
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