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# Artist Manager, Paul Gargano: 'Never Lose the Fan Perspective.'
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/artist-manager-paul-gargano-never-lose-the-fan-perspective/
- Published: 2026-10-13T14:41:36.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-13T14:41:36.000Z
- Description: Understanding your fans is crucial to create VIP experiences that go beyond simple transactions to create lasting memories.
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Podcasts, music marketing, vip, fan engagement, amateur musicians, Music Biz Weekly podcast, #trending

[**Paul Gargano**](https://www.instagram.com/paulgargano/?hl=en&ref=hypebot.com)**,** is a veteran music manager with a background in journalism and the former editor of ***Metal Edge*** magazine.

On a new[**The Music Biz Weekly Podcast**](https://www.hypebot.com/tag/music-biz-weekly-podcast/), he joins **Michael Brandvold** and **Blasko** to discuss current music business trends with a focus on **VIP experiences** and the importance of maintaining a fan perspective.

Paul shares insights from managing artists including **Faster Pussycat**, **The Bites**, and **Chad Taylor’s Mercy Revival**, emphasizing how understanding the fan experience is crucial for creating VIP experiences that go beyond a simple transaction to create lasting memories. 

The discussion highlights how artists need to genuinely connect with and listen to their most dedicated fans, as these are the most die-hard supporters willing to spend significant money for special experiences. Gargano stresses that successful VIP programs require careful consideration of pricing, quality of interaction, and the demographic of the fans being targeted.

**Watch and listen here or on your favorite podcast platform.**

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