#393: Value 4 Value Music with Sam & Michael from Wavlake

Join Marty as he sits down with Sam Means and Michael Rhee to discuss Wavlake, the current issues with the music industry, and how to orange pill people with cool products.Follow them on Twitter:https://twitter.com/sammeanshttps://twitter.com/rheediohttps://twitter.com/wavlakeCheck out Wavlake:https://wavlake.com/Check out Lightning Store:https://lightning.store/

6:14 - Technical issues right out the gate8:04 - Artist monetization struggles11:43 - Wavlake explained15:02 - The publishing company model19:48 - V4V audience interaction21:56 - V4V artist profit25:01 - Other models to integrate29:17 - Building a music index33:17 - Changing the artist mindset38:34 - Podcasts vs music43:50 - Orange pilling through music46:38 - Nostr57:41 - Artists are sick of the current model1:03:07 - Playing the slow game1:06:50 - Wavlake causing incentive change1:10:56 - Using V4V to improve recommendations1:13:16 - Future of LN1:17:20 - V4V boosts are growing in general1:22:54 - Lightning store1:28:15 - Plugs and final thoughtsShoutout to our sponsors.