TEM239: The danger of feeling productive
Why feeling productive without a system in place to determine whether you are working on the right things can actually trick you into thinking you're getting a lot done.
TEM238: Jon Bisesi on creative hours, surrounding yourself with talented people and battling the resistance inside of us all
Jon Bisesi is a composer, arranger, published author and percussionist for The President's Own Marine Band.
TEM237: The magic of demonstrated expertise
Why demonstrated expertise over a prolonged period of time is the best way to stand out to potential customers.
TEM236: Your clean slate
Why having a clean slate can be so terrifying and why the most important thing of all is experiencing success on your owns terms.
TEM235: Is your networking proactive?
Why you need a proactive strategy when it comes to networking and a trap that's easy to fall into even when you are working hard.
TEM234: Convince the converted
Why you should always focus on convincing the converted that you are the best option rather than working to change the world view of the unconverted.
TEM233: Spotted Online featuring Ross Simmonds, Julie Gurner and John Spencer
Spotted Online features thought-provoking content to inspire, motivate and empower musical entrepreneurs.
TEM230: 90% is up to you
In so many ways we have more control than ever over our careers in music.
TEM229: A killer marketing campaign that cost nothing
Hear about an author’s marketing campaign for a book launch that went viral and cost absolutely nothing.
TEM228: The McCain Duo
The McCain Duo is comprised of pianist Dr. Artina McCain and bass trombonist Dr. Martin McCain.
TEM227: Spotted Online featuring Nate Zeisler, Gill Andrews and Josh Spector
Spotted Online features thought-provoking content to inspire, motivate and empower musical entrepreneurs.
TEM226: Keeping a growth mindset
How my recent struggles with multistreaming reminded me to always bring a growth mindset to everything I do.
TEM225: Fear of the future
A look at how easy it is to be blinded by an attachment to the present and a fear of the future.
TEM224: Just keep showing up
Anyone we look up to in the music business has been doing the thing we admire them for for a while. We have to keep that in mind and keep showing up.
TEM223: Some pointed advice from Ben Folds
Thoughts on possibly my favorite quote ever about the music business.
TEM222: Do what matters, now
Some expanded thoughts on a popular recent TEM Blog post about doing the things you were meant to do before you run out of time.
TEM221: It's not happening overnight
Many musicians have lots of patience when it comes to mastering their craft but don't bring that same level of patience to building new and essential business skills. That's a mistake.
TEM220: People want to pay you! No, really!
Our people really do want to pay us for our art and that's something we have to remind ourselves of from time to time.