Harlan Steinberger, director of Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, introduces himself and Hen House Studios. He discusses Hen House’s various businesses and revenue streams, and talks at length about the challenges of starting and running a mostly internet-based record label, how he finds bands to record, and what he thinks the future of the music business will look like.

Harlan Steinberger, director of Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, discusses his future plans for the combination record label/ recording studio, particularly his strategies for growing Hen House’s current businesses and diversifying into new areas that will help fuel continued growth. Along the way, he offers advice for anyone hoping to build a stable and growing business.

Harlan Steinberger, director of Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, shares his thoughts on what it takes to not only succeed in the music industry, but enjoy what you do as well.

Harlan Steinberger, director of Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, shares his views on illegal downloading of music and whether it has a role, albeit accidental, in legitimate marketing campaigns.

Harlan Steinberger, director of Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, introduces himself and Hen House Studios, and discusses how Hen House developed its unique business model which integrates a recording studio, record label, and internet distribution company all in one.

Harlan Steinberger, director of Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, discusses the continuing importance of radio as the primary driver of new music sales, and shares his thoughts on how independent labels can intelligently use radio without having to compete with the majors on their turf.

Harlan Steinberger, director of Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, draws on his recent experiences expanding Hen House into music publishing in order to offer some advice on the importance of songwriting (and the attendant publishing income) to a successful career in music.

Harlan Steinberger, director of Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, shares his experiences as Hen House went from aggressively seeking out bands to record at (and license content to) the studio and label to being able to turn away work, and the benefits that come from being busy.

Harlan Steinberger, director of Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, assesses the resources available to labels and musicians who wish to distribute their music through internet-based retail channels rather than traditional brick-and-mortar methods.

Harlan Steinberger, director of Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, discusses how his career as a documentary filmmaker led him to a career in music videos.

Harlan Steinberger, director of Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, talks about the business of music and how it affects actual musicians, and discusses what advantages artists have when dealing with independent labels as opposed to major labels.

Harlan Steinberger, director of Hen House Studios in Venice, CA, reveals the business and legal steps you need to take to start your own internet-based record label.