Owen Husney, a manager, talks about his childhood, his beginning band, and his time on the road with Richard Harris. Husney also speaks about his first experience as a manager, supplier, and concert promoter.

Owen Husney, a manager, talks about today's lack of artist development by the record companies and the importance of a fan base. If bands want quality guidance from a label they need to have already proved themselves independently.

Owen Husney, a manager, explains the duties of a manager such as understanding, communicating with, fighting for, and protecting the artist. Husney also advises managers to surround themselves with the right kind of people.

Owen Husney, a manager, talks about how he discovered Prince, put together the demo, became his manager, and eventually sold his contract. Husney also shares his opinion on Prince's incredible talent and what the secrets are to the management business.

In 1976, Owen Husney became Prince's first manager after hearing the demo tape he had recorded at Chris Moon's studio. Husney had experience in pop music that went back 15 years, starting when he was in a pop group himself. He financed the recording of a new demo tape, which led to Prince's deal with Warner Bros., said to be the biggest recording contract up to that time for a solo artist with the exception of Johnny Winter.

Owen Husney, a manager, explains his viewpoint on luck. Luck is simply preparation meeting opportunity. Husney also shares one of his favorite sayings.

Owen Husney, a manager, talks about income streams for artists. He explains that while artists may not receive money from record labels, there are other methods to get paid. Touring and merchandising are major areas. Also, if the artist writes their own songs, they can make publishing monies. The performers can also make record royalties. Husney mentions licensing monies as well, which are from licensing songs for film and television. Also in this segment, Husney discusses the common monetary trap of artists. Many artists overlook the fact that they have to pay the record label back.

Owen Husney, a manager, explains the pros and cons of signing with major and indie labels. Indie labels offer less money to make your record and don't have enough funding for major airplay. However, indies are able to give a lot more attention than major labels. They are able to help the artist build a fan base. A major label is meant for those artists who believe they will be successful. While they offer more money to make your record and offer larger promotional dollars, major labels are bean counters. If the majors feel that you aren't making enough money, they will drop you quickly. Husney points out that there are still some good major labels in the music industry. Also in this segment, he discusses his ideal situation - major labels with indie offshoots.

Owen Husney, a manager, offers some advice on how to make it in the music industry as an artist. Husney suggests that an artist surround himself or herself with people who can pull them up. He also advises playing with better musicians and finding co-writers. Husney emphasizes the importance of being a more astute business person. Artists need to have a general sense of how the music industry works. They also need to take an initiative. Touring and selling self-made records are great ways to put yourself out there. The significance of moving to music scene cities is covered; artists need to go where the music business people are.