by D Grant Smith | Dec 20, 2017 | Blog, Growth Farming
You’ve gotten through this year with a lot of lessons learned. I can certainly attest to learning much from life, people, and reflection. Books have also been an incredible teacher. As I think about some of the best growth that’s come from reading, I want...
by D Grant Smith | Oct 25, 2017 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast, Growth Farming
The latest episode of the DIY Artist Route Podcast is here! And it features none other than my good friend Angela Mastrogiacomo. Aside from being one of the most inspiring and kick-ass people I know, Angela excels at the real heart of PR and marketing work:...
by D Grant Smith | Sep 12, 2017 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast, Growth Farming
Is it strange or interesting to find another drummer on the podcast? We’re just multifaceted artists, not just musicians with sticks who like to hit things, ha! I was intrigued by Roberto Hernandez from the first message he sent me. Perhaps that’s because...
by D Grant Smith | Jun 7, 2017 | Blog, Growth Farming, Indie Music Resources
Here’s a little secret about how to get media to open your emails that lead to them actually being read and replied to. Trust me, it’s not sending a blanket message you write one time that says everything you could ever say about your music or your band....
by D Grant Smith | Mar 7, 2017 | Blog, DIY Artist Route Podcast, Growth Farming
Greg Wilnau has been on my radar for a long time. He’s a fantastic human being and someone who intentionally wants to help people. It’s clear in the way that he engages with you in conversation, and illustrates the power of valuing others as a key to...
by D Grant Smith | Feb 27, 2017 | Blog, Growth Farming
When I was a little kid I wanted to be Superman. Superman made an impact. He was unstoppable, invincible and incredibly powerful. I was not. On the contrary, I’ve always had a small frame. Skinny, scrawny, short. These were ready adjectives you could identify me...