March 5, 2026

The FBI Method: From Miami Music Week to Opportunities | EF EP 141

The FBI Method: From Miami Music Week to Opportunities | EF EP 141
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Miami Music Week can transform your dance music career, but only if you arrive with a proven networking strategy. Olivia Mancuso delivers a solo masterclass on navigating the chaos, breaking down her "FBI approach" to intelligence gathering, identifying real decision-makers, and naturally bypassing gatekeepers before you even walk through the door.

Olivia also reveals how to craft the perfect 30-second elevator pitch without sounding like a walking EPK, and lays out a clear 90-day follow-up plan to turn the connections you make into real opportunities, whether that's getting tracks signed, securing bookings, or building relationships that actually last.

Subscribe for more real strategies, and join us at Miami Music Nexus on March 26th to put it all into practice!

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👉 Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx

00:00 - Introduction

01:01 - Sponsor

01:51 - In This Episode

03:27 - Intelligence Gathering

03:56 - Target Identification

04:33 - Engagement Strategy

05:16 - Field Operations

06:07 - Elevator Pitch

07:15 - Crafting Pitch

09:10 - Networking

12:04 - Pre-games & Afters

13:31 - Official Industry Events

14:58 - Go To Their Managers

15:26 - Follow-Up Plan

17:06 - Miami Music Nexus

22:18 - Outro