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Vinny Ribas
Entertainment Industry Entrepreneur and Consultant
Vinny Ribas is a multifaceted music industry professional with over 55 years of experience. He founded Indie Connect in September 2007 with his wife Connie, transforming it from an informal weekly luncheon to a comprehensive artist management, consulting, and training company based in Nashville, Tennessee.134
Professional Background: Throughout his extensive career, Vinny has worn many hats in the music industry:
- Full-time musician and band leader for 25 years
- Booking agent for over 20 years
- Songwriter
- Recording studio owner/producer
- Artist manager
- Entertainment Director for the Nevada State Fair
- Mentor and consultant to over 1,000 artists and entrepreneurs45
Current Ventures:
- Founder and CEO of Indie Connect
- CEO of Top 4M Entertainment (a film and TV production company)
- Founder of Cartne.com, an online training library and social network for musicians
- Business consultant and strategic advisor
- Author of multiple books, including the #1 bestseller 'LEVERAGE: Achieve a Lot with the Little You've Got'5
Vinny is known for his innovative approach to helping musicians and entrepreneurs develop sustainable, profitable careers, challenging conventional thinking and providing creative solutions to industry challenges.5
His LinkedIn profile confirms his ongoing role as Founder and CEO of Indie Connect, located in Nashville, Tennessee.2