Mimi McCarley, founder of Collab Music Network and Sync Academy, breaks down what it really takes to thrive in the world of sync licensing. From walking away from a stable career in insurance to building a catalog that’s landed placements with Victoria’s Secret, Facebook, Walmart, and All American, Mimi’s journey is a blueprint for turning creative energy into actual income. A powerhouse in the Nashville sync scene, Mimi has mentored countless artists, producers, and songwriters on how to finish records, form collaborative teams, and tailor their sound for the fast-evolving sync landscape. In this episode, Mimi shares the difference between library music and branded records, how to develop the “ear” for syncable songs, and why vision, ownership, and zero ego are the keys to making real moves in music licensing. If you’re tired of making music that just sits on your hard drive, this episode will light a fire under you.
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🤝 CREDITS:
Guest star: Mimi McCarley
Videographer & audio/recording engineer: Matthew Ace Hagerty
Video editor: Andrew Goeldner
Produced by: Tiffany Williams
Recorded at: Podcast House Nashville
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