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From Portsmouth Kitchens to Legend’s Studios: The Real Story of Produced by Nef’s Climb

From Portsmouth Kitchens to Legend’s Studios: The Real Story of Produced by Nef’s Climb

Tune in as Mark Crandall founder of Scale to Sale Consulting sits down with Produced by Nef to unpack the business lessons behind his journey from Portsmouth kitchens to DJ Premier studios. ...more

Scale to Sale Podcast

May 21, 20252 min read

Why I Left Construction—for Artists Like Nef

Why I Left Construction—for Artists Like Nef

After scaling 5 trades companies, I left construction to help artists like Produced by Nef build digital assets that grow while they sleep. ...more

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May 19, 20253 min read

Dizgo Taught Me More About Business Than Bands—And Not in a Good Way

Dizgo Taught Me More About Business Than Bands—And Not in a Good Way

Dizgo had the sound, fans, and strategy—but bad management killed it. Mark shares the raw, unfiltered business lessons he learned chasing Dizgo for 5 shows, building them a 10+ page strategy that neve... ...more

Scale to Sale Podcast

May 16, 20254 min read

Dogs in a Pile: How Systems Made Them Unstoppable On and Off Stage

Dogs in a Pile: How Systems Made Them Unstoppable On and Off Stage

Dogs in a Pile don’t guess their way to growth. They run systems that turn content into cash, fans into family, and chaos into a touring flywheel. Learn what bands and businesses can steal from their ... ...more

Scale to Sale Podcast

May 16, 20252 min read

Why I Walked Away from a $5.1M Deal to Go on Tour—And What Hippie Festivals Taught Me About Owning Digital Real Estate

Why I Walked Away from a $5.1M Deal to Go on Tour—And What Hippie Festivals Taught Me About Owning Digital Real Estate

I left a $5.1M sale over dishonesty & found million-dollar lessons touring with jam bands. Own your assets—or someone else will. ...more

Scale to Sale Podcast

May 16, 20254 min read

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Hip Hop Industry

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Hip Hop Industry

Entrepreneurs can learn more from the hip hop grind than a pitch deck. Here’s how Nef’s 15-year journey—from New Hampshire kitchens to DJ Premier’s team—inspired a business mindset built on skill, swe... ...more

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May 16, 20253 min read

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