TEM272: Different is better than better
Some invaluable wisdom from Sally Hogshead that is the key to gaining traction in the music business.
TEM271: Being willing to fail
A reminder from Allison Emm about why we must be willing to fail.
TEM270: More Than Two Options
There are always more than two options in any situation - you just have to approach things in a creative way sometimes.
TEM269: Have a strong opinion
Why you’re in trouble if your music doesn’t have a strong opinion.
TEM268: Generate evidence
Why generating evidence is more important than believing in yourself.
TEM267: Quantity over quality (at first)
Why initially you should be focused on making more art rather than on making it perfectly.
TEM265: Never do research in prime working time
The importance of knowing when in the day to do your most taxing work.
TEM264: Was it a bad decision or just a bad outcome
Why we can't only look at outcomes to decide whether we made a good decision.
TEM263: Start with strategies, not tactics
Starting with the hard part plus some of the worst advice I've ever heard.
TEM262: Keeping the main thing the main thing
Leaning into the tension and doing the work that matters.
TEM261: Being slightly remarkable is a losing strategy
Be replacement level or be remarkable - just don't get stuck in between.
TEM260: Allison Emm
Allison Emm is a musician in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the founder of Wisconsin Music Ventures.
TEM258: Wanted: Strong Personalities
An episode all about two essentials to success: 'What else do you do?' and having a strong personality.