TEM276: Don't say no for them
Why you shouldn't ever decide for someone that they're not interested in what you have to offer and why that is not a license to spam people with frivolous requests.
Read MoreTEM275: The power of starting small
Whether learning a new skill, making something creative, or partnering with someone, starting small is the way to go.
Read MoreTEM274: The problem with simply working hard
As Seneca once eloquently pointed out, you have to know exactly where you are headed.
Read MoreTEM273: You might not be the problem
What you are offering might already be good enough - this other thing might be the real reason you aren't getting traction in the music business.
Read MoreTEM272: Different is better than better
Some invaluable wisdom from Sally Hogshead that is the key to gaining traction in the music business.
Read MoreTEM271: Being willing to fail
A reminder from Allison Emm about why we must be willing to fail.
Read MoreTEM270: 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.
Read MoreTEM269: Have a strong opinion
Why you’re in trouble if your music doesn’t have a strong opinion.
Read MoreTEM268: Generate evidence
Why generating evidence is more important than believing in yourself.
Read MoreTEM267: Quantity over quality (at first)
Why initially you should be focused on making more art rather than on making it perfectly.
Read MoreTEM266: Err on the side of action
The huge difference between in theory and in practice.
Read MoreTEM265: Never do research in prime working time
The importance of knowing when in the day to do your most taxing work.
Read MoreTEM264: 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.
Read MoreTEM263: Start with strategies, not tactics
Starting with the hard part plus some of the worst advice I've ever heard.
Read MoreTEM262: Keeping the main thing the main thing
Leaning into the tension and doing the work that matters.
Read MoreTEM261: Being slightly remarkable is a losing strategy
Be replacement level or be remarkable - just don't get stuck in between.
Read MoreTEM260: Allison Emm
Allison Emm is a musician in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the founder of Wisconsin Music Ventures.
Read MoreTEM259: Asking for help
The power of asking for help.
Read MoreTEM258: Wanted: Strong Personalities
An episode all about two essentials to success: 'What else do you do?' and having a strong personality.
Read MoreTEM257: It’s all about courage and then repetition
The formula is simple - but not easy!
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