Any progress towards your goals is good work, even abandoning something you thought was valuable, or trying something you’ll later disregard or throw out. Adam Cole is a public speaker, educator and curriculum designer. His writings cover subjects as diverse as writing instruction and mathematics. As pianist, educator and…
Provide a service that of which other businesses are not providing and being the best at it. Working in the music business since the age of 15, Asya Michelle Shein was born with music and an industrious spirit in her bones. Her mother was an accomplished violinist, guitarist and…
As entrepreneurs we have grand ideas but it is not possible to scale up and still only be one person. Find some people who you trust, cut those who don’t have your back loose and then grow and let them grow with you. Emmanuella Grace is a Voice and…
Anthony Mattana is the founder and CEO of Hooke Audio. Anthony graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BFA in Sound Design. Thereafter he worked as a professional sound designer, composer-musician and inventor for 3 years. Cited by Live Design Magazine as “Young Designer to Watch,” Mattana is a professional…
Remind yourself of your worth, and price accordingly. Malia is a composer, music theorist, entrepreneur, educator, and classical pianist based in Los Angeles. She is the founder of www.musictheoryshop.com and creator of Music Theory Staff Paper™, a new genre of music paper. Malia holds a Ph.D. in Music Theory…
Be more open to ideas and people who cross your path. Maintain all relationships and take the upper hand by not taking things personally. Brooke Wentz is the CEO of Seven Seas Music and an award-winning music producer and supervisor. For a decade, Wentz has led The Rights Workshop,…
I have found what makes me unique and special. I provide a service/product that you can only get from me. This sets me apart from competition. Taylor Mallory is an Alternative R&B looping artist, singer-songwriter, producer and entertainer making waves with his unique and intimate live performances and heartfelt…
Always put your idea or business first if you want it to succeed. Nothing comes easily and I’ve only gotten this far because I persist and I put the business first, even before a beer! Get Yourself Dressed is an online independent Australian festival wear brand that is 100%…
When you attach your name to a product, end result, or experience, the quality of said product must be impeccable. As a business owner within the realm of the music industry, Clay Hutson is a rare gem. He is considerate of the artists’ experience, always seeking aesthetic perfection and…
Experimenting, learning, and then applying those insights back to the product road map and sales strategy is the unglamorous (but totally necessary) process to providing real value in the market. Lauren Pufpaf is CMO and Co-founder of Feed.fm, the leading B2B music platform for apps and retail brands. With…
You can buy a million things these days, but you can’t buy good customer service. You have to relate to your customers and be grateful for them and genuinely enjoy them. Aman Sahi is an entrepreneur with a background in computer science. In NYC he transitioned to writing ad music…