FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Billboard Top 100 Business Manager Daniel Berrocal Sits Down with MUBUTV’s Ritch Esra & Eric Knight for an Unfiltered Conversation on Financial Literacy and Artist Wealth in Today’s Music Industry
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Monday, February 2, 2026 -- In its latest must-see episode, MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast welcomes renowned business manager and Iconic co-founder Daniel Berrocal to discuss the critical truths behind money, touring, and financial survival for recording artists—a conversation every artist and industry pro needs to hear.
For creatives and music professionals, understanding finances can make or break a career. In this exclusive sit-down, hosts Ritch Esra and Eric Knight dive deep with Daniel Berrocal, recently named one of Billboard’s Top 100 Business Managers, as he shares his extraordinary journey from the world of corporate accounting to guiding the fortunes of global artists. Berrocal reveals why financial literacy has become a form of creative and professional power—and how misconceptions about money can derail even the most successful acts.
Berrocal lifts the curtain on what a modern business manager actually does in today’s industry—from dispelling the myth of massive artist profits on headline tours (“big numbers aren’t everything”) to advising on insurance, risk management, team-building, and the role of social media in an artist’s bottom line. He shares eye-opening stories from the trenches—why U2 spent half a year touring just to break even, artists wanting to turn their bands into “religions” for tax purposes, and the unseen factors that can threaten or secure an artist’s future.
This episode arms listeners with practical advice on building a financially healthy career: why artists should think in percentages, build contingency plans, safeguard revenue streams with proper legal structures, and never neglect the human element of the business. Berrocal also discloses the unconventional systems he uses to keep artists focused on their passion—while he takes care of the numbers.
Whether you’re an artist hoping to thrive in the business or a professional guiding others, this groundbreaking interview is essential listening.
Join us on Tuesday, February 3rd for Daniel Berrocal’s interview—exclusively on MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Podcast.
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MUBUTV™ | Music Business Television is an online music business channel featuring news, original programming, and interviews with leading experts in the music industry. Its mission is to educate, empower, and engage musicians and industry professionals of the twenty-first century.
About MUBUTV’s Music Business Insider Video Series:
The video series takes a deep dive into the many challenges and nuances of building a viable and sustainable career in today’s new music business. Guests have included music attorney and author Donald Passman, producer Mike Clink [Guns N’ Roses], A&R legend John Kalodner, independent artist Ari Herstand, and more. Hosted by Ritch Esra and Eric Knight, co-founders of the platform.
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