by D Grant Smith | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, Growth Farming
Can you embrace failure at 34 years old? That’s a good question. I’ve been pretty fond of 34 for about a year. The reason: It’s my age (as of the date this post was published). Thirty-Four (34) was also the number of Hakeem Olajuwon, Walter Payton,...
by D Grant Smith | Nov 21, 2016 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast, Growth Farming
In the 16 years I’ve worked with for profit and nonprofit businesses, particularly in radio, media, and the entertainment industry. There are a few key things that make for thriving organizations. I knew from the first conversation I had with Mark Steiner at...
by D Grant Smith | Nov 7, 2016 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
When I read someone with a massive influence talking about some of the same things I do, I take note. Michael Zipursky wrote a recent blog piece about how to get published in industry publications to boost your exposure. He’s been featured in big media...
by D Grant Smith | Oct 19, 2016 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
Loyalty and passion are two attributes we wish that all of our fans had. They don’t. But superfans do. How do you go about attracting more of these kinds of people into your tribe? I’ve been fascinated around the ability of some people to draw in the...
by D Grant Smith | Oct 10, 2016 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast
Every now and then the “recommended” notification on Twitter will suggest someone to you who is actually a good fit. A few months back, the recommendation was for Jon Nastor. After looking at his profile and seeing that he’s a drummer, and...