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.
Read MoreTEM238: 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.
Read MoreTEM237: The magic of demonstrated expertise
Why demonstrated expertise over a prolonged period of time is the best way to stand out to potential customers.
Read MoreTEM236: 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.
Read MoreTEM235: 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.
Read MoreTEM234: 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.
Read MoreTEM233: Spotted Online featuring Ross Simmonds, Julie Gurner and John Spencer
Spotted Online features thought-provoking content to inspire, motivate and empower musical entrepreneurs.
Read MoreTEM232: Don't look for growth
Why making art that stands out takes so much courage.
Read MoreTEM231: The courage to be unique
Why making art that stands out takes so much courage.
Read MoreTEM230: 90% is up to you
In so many ways we have more control than ever over our careers in music.
Read MoreTEM229: 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.
Read MoreTEM228: The McCain Duo
The McCain Duo is comprised of pianist Dr. Artina McCain and bass trombonist Dr. Martin McCain.
Read MoreTEM227: Spotted Online featuring Nate Zeisler, Gill Andrews and Josh Spector
Spotted Online features thought-provoking content to inspire, motivate and empower musical entrepreneurs.
Read MoreTEM226: Keeping a growth mindset
How my recent struggles with multistreaming reminded me to always bring a growth mindset to everything I do.
Read MoreTEM225: 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.
Read MoreTEM224: 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.
Read MoreTEM223: Some pointed advice from Ben Folds
Thoughts on possibly my favorite quote ever about the music business.
Read MoreTEM222: 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.
Read MoreTEM221: 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.
Read MoreTEM220: 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.
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