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Latest Audio Episode
How Musicians Can Actually Make Money: Marketing Lessons from the Events Industry | Dan Charles
In this episode of Spirits and Stories with Donald Dunn, we sit down with Dan Charles, founder of Coderity, a marketing agency built specifically for the events industry. Dan began his journey in the music world—first as an audio engineer and event producer, scaling from small bar gigs to arena shows with thousands of people. After years of trial, failure, and success, he cracked the code to consistent event profits through what he calls the Evergreen Event Profit System. In this conversation, we dive into: How independent musicians and event organizers can build steady income year-round Why traditional marketing advice fails for creative industries The importance of knowing your true audience and niche How AI and digital trends are reshaping live events Why authenticity and human connection are the next big wave in entertainment If you’re an artist, promoter, or creative entrepreneur trying to turn passion into predictable profit, this episode is for you. Guest: Dan Charles – Founder of Coderity Host: Donald Dunn — Veteran, author, and founder of Veteran Voice Radio and Barracks Media Don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiring interviews with artists, veterans, and creators who refuse to quit. #SpiritsAndStories #DanCharles #MusicMarketing #VeteranVoiceRadio #EventMarketing #IndependentArtist #MusicianLife #MusicIndustry #DonaldDunn #PodcastInterview #EvergreenEventProfitSystem #CreativeEntrepreneurship
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Combat Mind Readiness: Training the Brain for Combat
Every soldier is trained to fight. Few are trained to endure what comes after.
Combat Mind Readiness challenges the way we prepare our warriors, showing that the greatest battles are not only fought on the battlefield, but within the mind. Drawing on insights from sports psychology, Special Operations training, and two decades of combat experience, Donald Dunn argues that mental preparation before trauma is the missing link in military readiness.
This book is not about replacing treatment — it’s about reducing the need for it. By embedding psychological fitness into training, we can build soldiers who are stronger, more resilient, and less likely to face PTSD, suicide, or emotional breakdowns after returning home.
If we can prepare athletes to handle the pressures of the game, we can prepare soldiers to face the weight of war.
About the Author
Donald Dunn is a retired U.S. Army Special Operations veteran with over 20 years of service and 68 months in combat. He is the founder of Barracks Media and the nonprofit Veteran Voice Radio, dedicated to giving veterans a platform to share their stories, advocate for reform, and heal through music and media.