Industry Voices

I used to feel that I needed to respond when pressured to respond. I learned this was a big mistake. There is no need to come to decisions based on others’ timetables. We can take as much time as we need to form our responses, taking our power back from …

It depends on the task at hand but generally, I wish my prospects would understand that I am here to help them in any way possible and that I am committed to finding the best solution for their unique needs. I want them to know that I am open to …

In 2012, I saw a tweet about Byoearth, a vermicomposting business in Guatemala. I retweeted “What a cool organization! Red wiggler worms are the way.” Within 5 minutes, the Founder tweeted, “When can you come to Guatemala? Your expertise and guidance is needed here. How exciting! A friend held a …

When building a team, it’s important to find individuals who share your vision and are passionate about the company’s mission. Recruitment is all about finding the right match for the existing team. It’s not just about finding people who have good interview skills, but also those who can do the …

Three things my music production students and I have in common: 1. We have an open mind and always want to learn new things, 2. We value simplicity, clarity, and practical application of the knowledge we learn, 3. We trust the system I’ve designed to teach music production.

One mistake I made was thinking everyone knew about my business and what my company offered. I thought every one had access to the same information aka the internet. I believed that when I searched for something and you searched the same subject, we would receive the same information. Our …

I believe talent, effort, and luck are like a beautiful dance. I imagine the tango between two beautiful souls or a group hip hop class or an unfathomable ballet. I believe in being limitlessly open. Sometimes, I find myself creating and receiving opportunities that required all three. I reflect on …

People used to say Jazz for Peace™ was simply “too good to be true”. Then one day, they realized Jazz for Peace had become a proven model, and they decided to TRUST THE EASY PROCESS starting by submitting their comment https://jazzforpeace.org/latestcomments.pdf For those who ARE who they really SAY they …

Love this question! When I experience intense gratitude for blessings in my life – it is my greatest accomplishment. That’s when I am experiencing the pleasure I was put here to deeply enjoy in genuine gratitude!

The answer is easy. When super high quality people come together to “Give Common Sense a Chance” for the Greater Good! This has happened over 850 times via our benefit concert series https://jazzforpeace.wordpress.com/about/ and most recently occurred when JAZZforPEACE united with such great names as Ron Paul, Roger Waters, Noam …