Welcome to another episode of the Duff Radio Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Gittyman, a good friend and music producer from Kansas City known for his work with the Scumlords of KC and his collaboration with Waka Flocka Flame. In this interview, Gittyman opens up about the early days of his career in the music industry, his creative process, and how he overcame some of his personal challenges to pursue his passion.

Gittyman talks about monetizing creativity and turning his passion for making music into a sustainable business and gives tips on social media marketing. He also talks about some of the personal hardships he faced, including the loss of his dog and how he found motivation in music afterward. Gittyman describes how his faith and belief in a higher power have helped him stay grounded. He also talks about the importance of showing personality online and being authentic on social media, sharing tips on how to be better on camera.

Chapters:
00:00 - What's new with Gittyman
1:12 - How to make money as a musician with social media marketing
3:34 - Putting your face out there on social media
5:07 - Tips for speaking in front of a camera
6:37 - Coming out of your shell as an introvert
8:46 - Belief in God
10:29 - How we met
13:14 - Starting from the bottom, getting better at our craft
14:26 - Being underrated/overlooked as an artist in Kansas City
16:24 - Being your authentic self
17:28 - Knowing your end goal
18:44 - Putting in work on FL Studio
19:46 - Find what you love and work hard at it
21:23 - Using life experiences as inspiration for your art
23:52 - People watching
26:52 - Advice for long-term success, "Why not me?" attitude
28:48 - Believing in yourself, proving other people wrong
30:27 - Taking risks in life
32:07 - A few years of work can take you far
33:08 - Why chase your dream?
35:40 - Developing a good relationship with yourself
36:50 - Using YouTube as an educational tool
39:03 - Gittyman's end goal
39:55 - Monetizing your passion
40:51 - Cryptocurrency and NFTs
43:21 - Rapid fire questions
55:24 - Final thoughts, Gitty's contact info


Connect with Gittyman:
Instagram: @gittymankc
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GittymanKC
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-214342767

If you need music gear, he's currently working at Guitar Center and offers deals on audio equipment.

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