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Mike Squires & Friends

Mike Squires & Friends

By: Creative Evolution Studios
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Summary

 Discover the music industry's inner workings with your host, Mike Squires – a renowned music video director, producer, and globe-trotting entrepreneur. This podcast radiates Mike's unwavering positivity, offering a fresh perspective on the industry's ups and downs. Join Mike and his celebrated friends, fellow artists, as they share their personal journeys and experiences in the world of music. Immerse yourself in engaging conversations about the creative process, life on the road, and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook in the music business. Tune in to elevate your passion for music and life!© 2023 Mike Squires & Friends Music Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 20 Years of Friendship Later… | Nick D'Elia

    20 Years of Friendship Later… | Nick D'Elia
    May 18 2026
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro & Childhood Friends Reunite 00:36 Embarrassing Ice Cream Story 01:57 Podcast Support & Sponsor Message 04:15 Reminiscing School Memories 05:44 Career Updates & Subbing 06:47 The Middle School Snitching Saga 09:02 First Video Adventures & Lost Vlogs 13:49 Old Teachers, Nostalgia, & Growing Up 16:14 Red String Video & Early YouTube Skits 19:29 Creative Projects & Comedy Skits 23:31 Makeup, Effects, & Music Video Days 26:23 When Things Go Wrong: The Vampire Video 28:08 Pranks, Basement Stories, & DIY FX 33:13 If TV Shows Were Real & Favorite Old Videos 36:08 Lessons from Filmmaking & Growth 40:00 Best & Worst Advice Learned 43:20 Phones, Screen Time, and Changing Tech 45:21 Respect, Toughness & Family 48:38 Injuries, Memory, and Growing Up 51:12 Giving Your All & Final Messages 52:03 Social Media, The Mall, and Signing Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • What Made This Juice King Never Quit | Renel Domond

    What Made This Juice King Never Quit | Renel Domond
    May 13 2026
    Renel shares the story behind building Juice Kings from the ground up, overcoming setbacks, and learning what it really takes to survive as an entrepreneur. From boxing and pushing physical limits to mental health, mentorship, branding, customer experience, and manifesting success, this episode dives deep into the mindset behind building something bigger than yourself. 00:00 Meet Renel: Entrepreneur & Juice King 01:27 Early Hustles and Resourcefulness 03:38 Lessons in Resilience 05:15 Boxing, Pushing Limits, and Facing Fears 08:00 Sports, Recovery, and Physical Challenges 11:17 Launching Juice Kings: The Origin Story 16:15 Building the Business, Overcoming Roadblocks 19:18 Economic Challenges and Educating Customers 21:42 Health, Wealth, and Entrepreneurial Mindsets 23:46 Never Quit: What Entrepreneurs Learn 25:19 Mental Health, Critics, and Starting During COVID 27:00 The Importance of Mentorship and Analysis 29:44 Acting on Impulse & Juice Kings' Launch 32:26 Building the Brand & Logo 37:26 Store Vibes, Reviews, and Customer Experience 39:44 Growth, Consistency, and Expansion 41:12 Applying Skills to Real Estate & Self-Improvement 43:36 Manifesting Success & Power of Words 46:02 Ten-Year Plans and Success Strategies 47:20 Biggest Lessons & Final Thoughts 48:46 A Message to the World & Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • What DJ Life Is REALLY Like | Amir Lvko

    What DJ Life Is REALLY Like | Amir Lvko
    Mar 22 2026
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro & Guest Introduction 00:35 Perfectionism in Music Production 01:39 Struggles & Benefits of Being a Perfectionist 03:36 How Amir Started in Music 05:54 Early Production & Instrument Background 08:31 Transition from Hip-Hop to EDM 12:33 Big Moments in Hip-Hop Production 15:52 Starting a Record Label & Building a Following 19:16 Wild Stories from DJ Life 22:27 Taking Risks & Building the Brand 26:22 Future Goals & The EDM Scene in Connecticut 28:31 Changing EDM Trends & Album Release 31:44 Collaboration & Friendship with Juanny 34:53 EDM Festival Experiences 36:52 DJ Life, Requests & Reading the Crowd 39:37 Challenges & Politics in the DJ Scene 44:01 Importance of Content & Videography 45:45 Best & Worst Parts of Being a DJ 49:39 Self-Presentation & DJ Fashion 51:52 Final Reflections & Message to the World 52:48 Where to Find Amir Online & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
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