Making Viral Sustainable: Artist Development in a Changing Industry with Charly Salvatore

In this episode of Well Coached, Chris sits down with Charly Salvatore, founder of Underscore Works, to talk about the long game of artist development. From spotting talent in small-town bars to breaking artists, Charly shares his philosophy on building trust, leading with empathy, and cultivating work ethic. You’ll hear how his DISC profile as a High S leader helps shape his steady, people-first approach in a fast-paced industry. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why developing an artist is about building a person, not just a sound How empathy and steadiness can lead to long-term success The role of trust in leadership and creative partnerships What separates artists who break from those who burn out How a High S DISC leader makes decisions under pressure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices