The conversation mostly revolved around #9… — I recently had a conversation with Justin Longo of MariNation: And I had the opportunity to reflect on all the juicy goodness that was shared in this interview. I’ve summarized the key lessons below for your benefit: 1. Producers Aren’t Just Making Money from Producing What are all the ways producers make money? Of course, they have…

It’s so easy, man… — It may not be that big of an accomplishment. As I was sharing with my friend over the horn the other day, Amazon KDP literally helps you choose categories that increase your chances of becoming a best-seller. And to some, that sounds mighty disingenuous. And yes, to a degree, it’s…

Look before you leap — Most projects begin with the best of intentions. “Let’s serve independent musicians.” “Let’s help independent course creators and coaches.” “I want to help independent filmmakers get the money they need to make their projects a reality.” Some of us follow through on these intentions, creating products and services that may…

Targets to hit, Steve Jobs and walking, when too much is too much — We all know we need to add some movement to our days if we hope to increase our energy levels, remain healthy long-term, and lose weight, if that’s something we aspire to. If you already have an exercise regimen you keep to, congratulations, you may not need to make any…

All successful entrepreneurs do this? — “All successful entrepreneurs do this…” No, they don’t. Don’t be hoodwinked by catchy headlines. That said, many entrepreneurs do this. And by this, I mean meditation. I’ve interviewed over 300 musicians, executives, entrepreneurs, and marketers, and have found this to be a surprising commonality among many. …

How the two are linked and the difference it will make for you — Conventional wisdom says you need seven to eight hours of sleep per night to feel fully rested. While I think this is a good place to start, it’s like saying working eight hours per day will make you wealthy. If you have a job, freelancing contracts, or a business lined…

It’s not just the problem — If you’re going to talk about a problem, the responsible thing to do is to bring a solution to the table. Throughout human history, we’ve succeeded at replacing or augmenting old technologies, not by rehashing the problem, but by focusing on the solution. Horse buggies were replaced by cars, which…

Having fun at work — I went to the drive-thru last night, something I rarely do. It was clear from the moment I got to the kiosk that the cashier was making the most of what many would consider a very boring Joe job. I ordered my burger, my fries, my drink, and then he…

The game of creativity or business won’t always be easy — While working out, I was watching a YouTube video in which the host talked about games everyone apparently loves, but he hates. His main argument for hating one very mainstream Action RPG game was the fact that he had trouble solving the quests and found many of the solutions a…