How to Turn Your Culture Into Your Competitive Advantage w/Henry Fong

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Elevated Frequencies

Olivia Mancuso

119 episodes

12 hours ago

Entrepreneur and Chicago Music Nexus co-founder Olivia Mancuso cues up insider tips and real-world stories to help aspiring house and techno artists turn their passion into profit. After scaling her business from zero to six figures in six months, Olivia is ready to help with everything from setting up an LLC to building your personal brand. Each week, she’ll share personal insights alongside interviews with artists, promoters, label owners, and agents - all with the aim of elevating your house and techno journey. For more content on growing your career, brand, and business, check out Olivia’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/oliviamancuso__

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How to Turn Your Culture Into Your Competitive Advantage w/Henry Fong | EF EP 118

Elevated Frequencies

39 minutes

1 week ago

How to Turn Your Culture Into Your Competitive Advantage w/Henry Fong | EF EP 118

Think you need to post every day to stay relevant? Henry Fong went from viral post after viral post to completely rethinking his social media strategy - and discovered something way more powerful than chasing algorithms.

While most artists are burning out trying to keep up with content demands, Henry created his own world. His Night Market concept brings Asian street food culture to electronic music, featuring his Filipino family cooking for 300 people and Vietnamese pho vendors serving soup at club events. The result? Sold-out shows and deeper fan connections than any viral post ever created.

Key Takeaways:

• Why community building beats content creation in oversaturated markets
• How to turn your cultural background into your unique competitive advantage
• The business lessons learned from coordinating a large-scale event
• Why going above and beyond with experiences creates lasting fan loyalty
• How to evolve your sound and strategy when the industry shifts around you
• The psychology behind creating something fans can't get anywhere else
• Why learning every part of your business before outsourcing is crucial
• How to maintain momentum when social media algorithms change
• The difference between chasing trends and building your own lane
• Why phone calls still matter more than DMs in building real relationships

Stop fighting for attention in crowded spaces and start creating experiences only you can deliver. Henry's story proves that the artists building their own worlds are the ones who'll survive the next industry shift.

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