by D Grant Smith | Aug 3, 2015 | Blog
One of my favorite lines from Michael Scott (played by Steve Carrel) of the NBC TV Show The Office is when he’s trying to explain to Oscar why he spent $1200 on a piece of fitness equipment. It’s a Core Blaster Extreme. Scott says: “That is by far,...
by D Grant Smith | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
There’s the thing everyone else is doing that seems like the popular choice, so it’s tempting to try it. Likely it won’t work for that reason. What often works in building connection, gaining attention, and creating success for you is what others...
by D Grant Smith | Jul 24, 2015 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast, Indie Music Resources
The DIY Artist Route has taken on a new life. This time, instead of talking with a musician I decided to get some perspective off the beaten path. Chandler Coyle is a music industry expert. He has decades of experience in helping musicians in a variety of ways, from...
by D Grant Smith | Jul 21, 2015 | Blog
I did a Youtube search for success and motivation. This is what I found. It was incredibly motivational. This same account has a great series of curated success motivation from various movies. I encourage you to look them up. Success is what anyone with a dream has on...
by D Grant Smith | Jul 14, 2015 | Blog, Indie Music Resources
Remember the U2 song I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For? Sorry Bono, we’re all in your boat too. I spent my youth and young adulthood looking for something. I (sort of) knew what it was, yet it remained a mystery at the same time. At various...
by D Grant Smith | Jul 9, 2015 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast, Indie Music Resources, Rising Bands To Take Note Of
Recently I was granted the opportunity to talk with a really great guy, Tony Lucca. I’d only heard his self-titled album before given the interview with him. Upon researching his background, it became more apparent that his story is incredibly valuable to both...
by D Grant Smith | Jul 6, 2015 | Blog, Indie Music Resources
As musicians, our primary focus is on making music and finding ways to grow our fan base. As entrepreneurs, our primary focus is on expanding our business and grow our revenue streams. Other things we need to do to grow are marketing and promotion. We turn to social...
by D Grant Smith | Jul 2, 2015 | Blog, Indie Music Resources
Over 40 years and more commercial success than you or I can throw a stick at might make some musicians think that Bruce Springsteen is so untouchable as a musician, trying to follow his path to success is a pipe dream. That thought would be off, in a few ways. After...
by D Grant Smith | Jun 25, 2015 | Blog, Indie Music Resources
Thomas Edison was a genius. He was also one of the greatest inventors of the modern era. And he was a self-starter who didn’t let obstacles interfere with his vision or his mission. That last part sounds the most similar to you and your path as an artist and...
by D Grant Smith | Jun 22, 2015 | Blog, Indie Music Resources, Rising Bands To Take Note Of
Why do you do what you do? This is the heart of every organization, company, leader, speaker and author’s work. This mission statement defines your why to understand the purpose of your endeavors. Understanding your why is what connects other people to your...
