Spyder Frisch Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Lead the growth strategy and daily operations of URP Music Distributors (URPMD), a leading distributor and wholesaler of vinyl records, accessories, CDs, and SACDs based in Nashville, TN. Established in 2008 as a division of North America's largest vinyl pressing plant, United Record Pressing (URP), URPMD boasts a strong reputation and extensive network within the music industry.Responsibilities:Provide strategic oversight and leadership for all distribution activities.Develop and execute a comprehensive growth plan to expand market share and profitability.Manage and cultivate relationships with key vendors and label partners.Oversee sales, inventory management, and customer service functions.Implement effective B2B marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and sales.Analyze market trends and identify new business opportunities.Build and lead a high-performing distribution team.Ensure efficient and cost-effective distribution processes.Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide business goals.Lead product selection and implementation of our new, forthcoming ERP/WMS/order management system along with a build-out of our first B2B site.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

URP Music Distributors (URPMD), a division of North America's largest vinyl pressing plant, United Record Pressing (URP), is a leading one-stop distributor and wholesaler of vinyl records, accessories, CDs, and SACDs based in Nashville, TN. Established in 2008, URPMD is an official distributor for Record Store Day.Key Achievements:Successfully architected and implemented the company's business model, establishing supplier and account bases, identifying product and revenue streams.Negotiated exclusive and featured distribution deals with numerous record labels worldwide, including prominent names such as Music On Vinyl, Third Man Records, Studio Ghibli Records, Intervention Records, Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs and more.Achieved consistent double-digit revenue growth for multiple years, resulting in millions of units sold to thousands of customers.Developed and managed the company's ERP/order management infrastructure system.Oversaw B2B marketing initiatives, ensuring effective client reach.Played a key role in various financial aspects, including purchasing, customer account management, and reporting (sales, inventory).Spearheaded the creation of the "Upstairs At United" record series on the in-house label 453 Music, featuring acclaimed artists like Cults, Keane, Bobby Rush, Brendan Benson, Smoke Fairies, Jeff The Brotherhood, and more.Responsibilities:Managed all aspects of company operations remotely from a central Florida home office.Established and maintained strong relationships with suppliers and key customer accounts.Identified and secured new product and revenue opportunities.Developed and implemented company policies and protocols.Led implementation and customizations of the ERP/order management system.Oversaw B2B marketing strategies and execution.Contributed significantly to various accounting functions.Generated comprehensive sales and inventory reports.

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Lead the growth strategy and daily operations of URP Music Distributors (URPMD), a leading distributor and wholesaler of vinyl records, accessories, CDs, and SACDs based in Nashville, TN. Established in 2008 as a division of North America's largest vinyl pressing plant, United Record Pressing (URP), URPMD boasts a strong reputation and extensive network within the music industry.Responsibilities:Provide strategic oversight and leadership for all distribution activities.Develop and execute a comprehensive growth plan to expand market share and profitability.Manage and cultivate relationships with key vendors and label partners.Oversee sales, inventory management, and customer service functions.Implement effective B2B marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and sales.Analyze market trends and identify new business opportunities.Build and lead a high-performing distribution team.Ensure efficient and cost-effective distribution processes.Contribute to the development and implementation of company-wide business goals.Lead product selection and implementation of our new, forthcoming ERP/WMS/order management system along with a build-out of our first B2B site.

Orlando, Florida Area

Negotiate and coordinate contracts for various DJ's and record labels. Procure and manage DJ event bookings and travel arrangements. Aid in client marketing and promotion as well as any other administrative requirements.Main clients: DJ Twisted DeeHammer Music USA

New Hyde Park, Ny

One-stop wholesaler and distributor, importer/exporter, that specialized in 12" vinyl singles for DJs.Managed sales team. Also managed their mailorder division, Mail-O-Disc and assisted with their marketing division, Hot Grooves.

Worldwide

* NIGHTCLUB DJ: Performed in numerous nightclubs for 25 years.Residencies held: Idols (Rochester, NY), The Limelight (NYC), Caffeine/Sanka (Deer Park, NY), O.B.I./Oak Beach Inn (Oak Beach, NY), Cherry's (Cherry Grove, Fire Island, NY), Ice Palace (Cherry Grove, Fire Island, NY), Sip-N-Twirl (The Pines, Fire Island, NY), The Bunk House (Sayville NY), Stratus (Islandia, NY), Thunders (Huntington, NY), Starz Disco (Deer Park, NY), 56th Fighter Group (Farmingdale, NY), Playground (Huntington Station, NY), Honey's (Bayside, NY), Granny's (Island Park, NY), Avenues (Rocky Point, NY), Summer's Beach Club (Hampton Bays, NY).Guest spots:NYC - The Roxy, Limelight, Sound Factory, Wünderbar, Danceteria, Club USA, Grand. Webster Hall.LONG ISLAND - Uncle Sams, Malibu, 007, Industry, Park Place, Barker's, USA Roller Rink, St. Mark's Place, The Swamp, Sunset Boulevard, Infinities, Luxe, Zachary's, Long Island Exchange, Wonderama, Kiss, Wett, and many moreADDITIONAL CITIES - Zurich, Tel Aviv, Geneva, London, Reading, Paris, Tokyo, Torino, and Melbourne* RADIO DJ: Hosted various radio shows.WSHR-FM (1982-1984, 1994-1995)WRUR-AM (1984)WRUR-FM (1984-1986)* MOBILE DJ: Entertained at over 1500 private events (wedding, bar/bat mitzvahs, corporate events, etc.).Companies worked for:Groovy Tunes (owner, DJ)Diamond Groove (DJ)DJ Connors Mobile Entertainment Inc. (DJ)Double G Productions (DJ)

New York

Record reseller and mobile DJ entertainment company.Buying and selling collectible records and a regular vendor at record collector's trade shows in the NY tri-state area.Mobile DJ business supplying disc jockey entertainment to weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs and other affairs in the New York tri-state area. Handle all aspects of sales, meeting clients, purchasing and maintenance of audio equipment and music, hiring entertainers/MC's/roadies, etc., renting trucks, contracts, insurance, accounting, advertising, and more.

Hauppauge, Ny

Adult products wholesale distributor and retailer.

Patchogue, Ny

Small, family-owned, Long Island-based one-stop/wholesaler of CDs and cassettes. Handled all aspects of a sales representative, customer service, singles buyer, an assistant full-length buyer, and assisted the owner in managing a sales team.

Greater New York City Area

Establish new accounts, fulfill product and service existing non-traditional retailers with budget cassettes and displays in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area. Helped set up the companies largest account, Love's Pharmacies, a chain of drug stores in New York City.

Hauppauge, Ny

Vinyl record distributor and rack-job supplier of discount product lines.

Long Island, Ny

Managed a team of newspaper carriers around Fire Island beach communities during summer seasons. Also, responsible for inventory reporting and vending machines at Jones Beach and Robert Moses Beach.

Anatomy & Physiology; Biomedical Engineering

Music Business; Audio Recording Technology