Making Connections

ASK YOUTUBE. ASK A.I. OR ASK A FRIEND

We live in what is known as the “Information Age .”The transition from the Industrial Age to the Information Age began somewhere around the mid-20th century. This transition was the result of an economy centered…

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ADVICE IS NOT CREATED EQUAL

There is no question advice is a key to learning and succeeding.  Whether it is advice on how to best overcome an immediate problem or a better way to operate a piece of gear, relationships,…

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CAREER CLIMBING IS LIKE MOUNTAIN CLIMBING

Embarking on your career journey can often feel like an expedition through uncharted mountain passes in search of hidden treasures. The path is marked by awe-inspiring vistas, daunting rocky terrains, and steep cliffs that can…

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TOO YOUNG…TOO OLD

If you’ve been in the industry as long as I have, you have heard those phrases for years. And every time I hear them, I laugh. Based on that theory, your contribution to the industry…

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FINDING THE RIGHT PATH

I have thirty years of experience working at the highest level of music and broadcast programming. Co-authored fifteen books on the creative use of technology in the music industry. I’ve written over a hundred blogs…

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A GATHERING OF PASSION AND TALENT  was invited to a gathering of indie film folks. The sponsors presented it as an industry networking mixer. A chance to meet others in the biz, expand your understanding…

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DIG DEEP TO FIND CAREER OPPORTUNIES

We all know the word, collaboration. We all agree collaboration yields the best projects/products. I have written and lectured a ton about finding backdoors into the industry to meet people to collaborate with and learn…

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IT’S TIME TO QUIT!

When do you know it is time to quit trying and move on. When is it the right time to jump from the gig you’re presently on to something else?Maybe it’s time to move to…

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DON’T PLAY RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH YOUR CAREER

Stop blaming it on the technology. How often do you hear people say, “I never got that email.” Never got your text” or “My phone never rang”. Stop it! This isn’t 1980 when tech was…

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GIVING BIRTH TO YOUR CAREER

Don’t know anything about the pain of giving birth or having a child grow inside you for nine months? Neither do I! But I do know about the pain and discomfort about giving birth to…

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