Keeping Your Publishing, Great Song Titles, and How to Grab the Attention of Record Labels | with Jason Davis

Today’s guest is hit songwriter turned entrepreneur and music executive Jason Davis. Jason wrote his first #1 song at age 23, which led him to work with artists such as Boyz II Men, Sugar Ray, P. Diddy, Alabama, Lonestar, and Dolly Parton. As an entrepreneur and executive he’s worked as Senior VP of A&R, president of an independent record label, written two books, and executive produced for television. Currently he owns and operates One One 7 and Noble Management. We have a great chat about how to raise the level of inspiration in the room, when a publishing deal is right for you, and how to get noticed by labels and established producers.

In this episode we'll dig in on...

• The unexpected ways your songs get heard
• Serving others before yourself
• Writing hundreds of songs until you get one that feels "right"
• Learning when to sign up for PROs
• When to keep and when to give up your publishing
• Getting the attention of record labels
• The power of a unique lyric or title
• Planting the seeds of confidence during artist development
• Getting excited to work with label executives and moving into artist management
• The importance of having a trusted team as an independent artist

Mentioned in the Show:

• "This is What it Sounds Like" by Dr. Susan Rogers
• Episode 58 with Dr. Susan Rogers - Listen Here

Travis' Intro: Intentions vs Expectations

Learn More About Jason Davis...

Twitter: https://twitter.com/oneone7jason

📢 Our Sponsors 📢

Listen to Secret Sonics!

Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!

⬇️ FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP ⬇️

https://www.travisference.com/2025plan

📺 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 📺

https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspod

Connect with Me:

📬 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod

🎵TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod

🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod

🌐 Website: https://www.travisference.com/

🙏 Leave a Review or Rating 🙏

Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/apple

Spotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotify

Credits:

Guest: Jason Davis

Host: Travis Ference

Editor: Stephen Boyd

Theme Music: inter.ference