02:01 – Did Randy naturally come into songwriting, or was there a pivotal moment that pushed him toward it?

04:18 – Which came first: pursuing an artist career or focusing on songwriting?

06:10 – How did losing his record deal shape Randy’s career path?

06:54 – How did Randy first connect with Luke Combs, and why has their partnership worked so well?

10:04 – What’s Randy’s process for connecting with artists in the writing room?

12:40 – How does Randy deal with periods of creative drought or “writer’s block”?

15:11 – What does Randy see as the most important role of a publisher in a songwriter’s career?

18:24 – What advice would Randy give to a young writer when considering publisher relationships?

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02:44 – Chris shares his early background: growing up in Nashville and how his father’s career shaped his path.

05:51 – How Sea Gayle Music was founded with Brad Paisley and Frank Rogers.

08:54 – Was Chris always a writer, or did that passion develop later?

15:43 – What challenges has he seen over 26 years in business, and how has Sea Gayle adapted?

18:41 – Advice for those wanting to start an independent publishing company in today's climate.

24:25 – Why indie publishers still matter in the Nashville ecosystem.

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01:02 – How did Dave Cohen get started, and what was his path from Canada to Nashville?

05:42 – When did Dave shift from being a session player to also producing and writing?

09:25 – What did Dave learn working under producer Joey Moi, and how did it shape his career?

12:29 – What drives Dave to keep evolving creatively instead of getting complacent?

14:34 – What are essential skills for someone wanting to become a producer today?

17:26 – Does Dave mentor others, and what advice does he give to up-and-coming musicians and producers?

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