Elevated Frequencies

Elevated Frequencies

Entrepreneur and Chicago Music Nexus co-founder Olivia Mancuso cues up insider tips and real-world stories to help aspiring house and techno artists turn their passion into profit.

After scaling her business from zero to six figures in six months, Olivia is ready to help with everything from setting up an LLC to building your personal brand.

Each week, she’ll share personal insights alongside interviews with artists, promoters, label owners, and agents - all with the aim of elevating your house and techno journey.

For personalized advice on growing your career, brand, and business, check out Olivia’s artist development program at patreon.com/oliviamancuso

Recent Episodes

Oct. 23, 2025

$9K Debt to $200K Months: Marketing Events When Nobody Knows You | EF EP 122

Think you need a big budget and industry connections to throw successful events? Kyle Cassico proves otherwise. He went from $9,000 in credit card debt to building a thriving experiential company, and his guerrilla marketing ...
Oct. 16, 2025

"Going Viral Changed Everything": Lawrence James on Breaking Out of Your Local Scene | EF EP 121

Think you need millions of followers to break out of your local DJ scene? Lawrence James from Crossfader proves that one viral video can change everything - but only if you know what to do next. Lawrence went from playing the...
Oct. 9, 2025

Stop Being Broke: The Financial Wake-Up Call Every DJ Needs | EF EP 120

Think you need to wait until you're making six figures to start planning your financial future? Think again. DJ and financial advisor Danner destroys every excuse artists make about money management and reveals why wedding DJ...
Oct. 2, 2025

The Secret to Packed Shows (Hint: It's Not Big Names) | EF EP 119

Why do some artists pack rooms while others play to empty floors? It's not about follower count, label releases, or who you know. BINGEWATCH from Blind Tiger cracked the code - he built a brand so trusted that people show up ...
Sept. 25, 2025

How to Turn Your Culture Into Your Competitive Advantage w/Henry Fong | EF EP 118

Think you need to post every day to stay relevant? Henry Fong went from viral post after viral post to completely rethinking his social media strategy - and discovered something way more powerful than chasing algorithms. Whil...
Sept. 18, 2025

Stop Copying DJs: Layton Giordani & Parker Cohen on Creating Your Own Lane | EF EP 117

Think you need to follow someone else's blueprint to make it in dance music? This conversation with Layton Giordani and Parker Cohen, co-founder of Metatone, will completely change how you think about building a lasting caree...

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Essential Listening for Electronic Music Industry Professionals

"A simple way to put it is that Olivia truly snapped by creating the Elevated Frequencies podcast. This show serves industry professionals and artists aspiring to achieve new heights through highlight…"

Drew Dapps | Sept. 19, 2024