You don't need to "sleep when you're dead" or be part of the 5AM club to have a highly rewarding and fulfilling music career. Join Suz {The Rock/Star Advocate} as she lays down ways to say goodbye to burnout and grow the music career of your dreams with a hustle all your own.
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Episode 1277: BLS Minute - Suzanne Paulinski
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Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Suzanne Paulinski, Founder of The Rock/Star Advocate. Derek and Suzanne compare each of their experiences in the music industry and how social media has impacted change for artist promotions. On this episode, we learned more about Suzanne as the entrepreneur.…
Cyber scams are becoming more and more complex, and more common. These scammers, and spammers are getting more clever in their venture of ransomware. Adam Brewer specializes in cyber security and can help you become more ware, so that you do not get fooled and taken advantage of. Adam gives some practical tips on things you can do to become aware, …
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Episode 1276: BLS Minute - Derek on Motivational Mondays
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In this episode Derek is on the other side of the interview as a guest on Motivational Mondays, an amazing London-based podcast, hosted by Abigale Otchere. Derek talks about coming from humble beginnings, his years as a Hollywood musician, his rock bottom and overcoming obstacles, celebrating 10 years as an agency owner, how he ultimately measures …
Every has setbacks, failures, and challenges, but how do you work through those? Eric Presley shares some of his personal experience, on how he handles failure, and challenges.
Shuly Oletzky is a passionate entrepreneur and philanthropist. Shuly is the President of Frigibar Industries, Inc., America’s foremost manufacturer of quality marine refrigeration products, including fiberglass cockpit freezers and refrigerators, deck and dock boxes, ice chests and refrigeration kits for boats and yachts, and the Founder of Success…
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Episode 1273: BLS Minute - Derek on Motivational Mondays
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In this episode Derek is on the other side of the interview as a guest on Motivational Mondays, an amazing London-based podcast, hosted by Abigale Otchere. Derek talks about coming from humble beginnings, his years as a Hollywood musician, his rock bottom and overcoming obstacles, celebrating 10 years as an agency owner, how he ultimately measures …
Success for Vincent Pugliese is freedom, and time. It's not the same for everyone, but for him it's the ability, and freedom to go where he wants, when he wants, and not be tied down. He shares that he is now "unemployable" because he has the discipline to maintain this freedom that he cherishes in his life so much. There's a balance in this drive,…
Yigal Adato started early with entrepreneurship, and leadership at an early age. His family were all business owners, and for Yigal he got his start at age 13 when he joined a youth leadership movement, and at 17 when he became a counselor, then at age 20 he became on of the main leadership directors. Yigal caught the leadership and entrepreneur bu…
When you have a vision, you want to make sure your team is on the same page. How? It all starts with leadership. Leadership has to be on the same page first with the vision that is in place, then others will see their leadership and focus, and be in line with the vision. It's important though, to make sure the vision is very clear to everyone. John…
Former US Paratrooper, to business owner. Jamie Jay left the military with 1994 with $386.14 to his name. A friend of his got him a job with a company selling office equipment, and fax machines. Through these jobs, he learned a lot about sales and marketing, and after 12 years of the corporate world, he realized he did not like it. He leaves corpor…
When you have a vision, you want to make sure your team is on the same page. How? It all starts with leadership. Leadership has to be on the same page first with the vision that is in place, then others will see their leadership and focus, and be in line with the vision. It's important though, to make sure the vision is very clear to everyone. John…
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Shark Tank veteran Evan Delahanty. Evan is the Founder and Lead for Peaceful Fruits LLC, a social good startup that produces premium dried fruit snacks from sustainably-sourced acai. Evan shares his entrepreneurial journey, his approach to community engagement, and his experience on the hit ABC television …
In this BLS Minute Eric Presley, CTO of CareerBuilder.com, talks with Derek about balancing work and life, and scaling with systems and processes instead of heroes. Full-length episodes of the Business Leadership Series are released every Sunday. Listen to other episodes at www.BlSnow.net
Don Hutcheson is a lifelong entrepreneur, inventor, author and coach. He hosts the daily podcast: “Discover Your Talent—Do What You Love,” which he created to help you find your true talents and use them to build a career of success, satisfaction and freedom. Derek talks with Don about how we don't get bored anymore, and don't take time for yoursel…
Derek talks with elite athlete Adrienne Smith, Founder & CEO of Gridiron Queendom, who is on a mission to create more opportunities in football and professional sports for women and girls.
Former US Paratrooper, to business owner. Jamie Jay left the military with 1994 with $386.14 to his name. A friend of his got him a job with a company selling office equipment, and fax machines. Through these jobs, he learned a lot about sales and marketing, and after 12 years of the corporate world, he realized he did not like it. He leaves corpor…
In this episode Derek is on the other side of the interview as a guest on Motivational Mondays, an amazing London-based podcast, hosted by Abigale Otchere. Derek talks about coming from humble beginnings, his years as a Hollywood musician, his rock bottom and overcoming obstacles, celebrating 10 years as an agency owner, how he ultimately measures …
Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Shuly Oletzky about her unexpected ownership of the family business,relating to customers, where love fits into your business, and building a succession plan.
Sean Whittenberg took on a massive mission to make consuming tuna, safer. His company, Safe Catch, developed a tool to test tuna above the FDA approved limit, to provide the highest quality tuna available. Their product provides the lowest mercury levels in tuna, available in the market. Sean's overall mission was not only to make money, but to mak…
When you have to make a pivot, there will be new challenges you will face. You have to keep a frame of mind that just because things are not good today, does not mean that they will be the same tomorrow. The thing you cannot do, is not act. You have to act. John Collins gives some advice, and insight on how to approach the pivots that will occur.…
Former US Paratrooper, to business owner. Jamie Jay left the military with 1994 with $386.14 to his name. A friend of his got him a job with a company selling office equipment, and fax machines. Through these jobs, he learned a lot about sales and marketing, and after 12 years of the corporate world, he realized he did not like it. He leaves corpor…
In this BLS Minute Eric Presley, CTO of CareerBuilder.com, talks with Derek about balancing work and life, and scaling with systems and processes instead of heroes. Full-length episodes of the Business Leadership Series are released every Sunday. Listen to other episodes at www.BlSnow.net
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Episode 1256: BLS Minute - Derek on Motivational Mondays
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In this episode Derek is on the other side of the interview as a guest on Motivational Mondays, an amazing London-based podcast, hosted by Abigale Otchere. Derek talks about coming from humble beginnings, his years as a Hollywood musician, his rock bottom and overcoming obstacles, celebrating 10 years as an agency owner, how he ultimately measures …
Yigal Adato started early with entrepreneurship, and leadership at an early age. His family were all business owners, and for Yigal he got his start at age 13 when he joined a youth leadership movement, and at 17 when he became a counselor, then at age 20 he became on of the main leadership directors. Yigal caught the leadership and entrepreneur bu…
In this episode Derek talks with Jeff Mcqueen, executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC). Jeff shares his personal and inspiring story from drug addiction, incarceration, and mental health, to inspire thousands to experience their own recovery.
Success for Vincent Pugliese is freedom, and time. It's not the same for everyone, but for him it's the ability, and freedom to go where he wants, when he wants, and not be tied down. He shares that he is now "unemployable" because he has the discipline to maintain this freedom that he cherishes in his life so much. There's a balance in this drive,…
In this episode Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Tim Sanders. Tim Sanders spent most of his early career on the cutting edge of innovation and change. He was an early stage member of Mark Cuban’s Broadcast.com, which had the largest opening day IPO in history. After Yahoo acquired the company, Tim was tapped to lead their Va…
Derek Champagne, CEO of The Artist Evolution, interviews Shuly Oletzky about her unexpected ownership of the family business,relating to customers, where love fits into your business, and building a succession plan.
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Episode 1250: BLS Minute - Michael Giannulis
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In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Michael Giannulis. Michael has overcome the odds and loves to share that story to inspire others. Mike especially thrives on connecting with entrepreneurs to motivate them to “do big things” in the world. Michael talks about how complacency and contentment are the enemy achieving excellence, and shares som…
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Ep 134: Redefining Productivity w/ Shay Leonia
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Suz wraps up Season 5 with special guest, Shay Leonia, as they talk all things mental health and giving yourself permission to do things your own way. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vm3I3RVJ-yk
When you have a vision, you want to make sure your team is on the same page. How? It all starts with leadership. Leadership has to be on the same page first with the vision that is in place, then others will see their leadership and focus, and be in line with the vision. It's important though, to make sure the vision is very clear to everyone. John…
Former US Paratrooper, to business owner. Jamie Jay left the military with 1994 with $386.14 to his name. A friend of his got him a job with a company selling office equipment, and fax machines. Through these jobs, he learned a lot about sales and marketing, and after 12 years of the corporate world, he realized he did not like it. He leaves corpor…
Every has setbacks, failures, and challenges, but how do you work through those? Eric Presley shares some of his personal experience, on how he handles failure, and challenges.
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Episode 1246: BLS Minute - Derek on Motivational Mondays
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In this episode Derek is on the other side of the interview as a guest on Motivational Mondays, an amazing London-based podcast, hosted by Abigale Otchere. Derek talks about coming from humble beginnings, his years as a Hollywood musician, his rock bottom and overcoming obstacles, celebrating 10 years as an agency owner, how he ultimately measures …
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Ep 133: Redefine Building + Engaging Your Audience
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Suz breaks down her 3-part framework of the most important system in her business that has allowed her to grow and sustain her career for 20 years. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QlVGP2HBh5s
In this BLS Minute Derek chats with, Shark Tank veteran and Youtube sensation, Aaron Marino. Aaron Marino gives a key piece of advice for business owners thinking about making videos for their business: "Just start making videos!"
In this episode, Derek talks with Scott Rochelle, President & CEO of the National Basketball Retired Player's Association, about life after basketball for NBA and WNBA players. Discussion includes the importance of community to avoid isolation, life after basketball, and how players are finding new careers, including as investors and entrepreneurs.…
In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Shark Tank veteran Evan Delahanty. Evan is the Founder and Lead for Peaceful Fruits LLC, a social good startup that produces premium dried fruit snacks from sustainably-sourced acai. Evan shares his entrepreneurial journey, his approach to community engagement, and his experience on the hit ABC television …
Overwhelmed by life's unexpected plans for your plan? Suz walks you through her 3-part framework to go from blinded by the light to rollin with the homies and reaching your goals no matter what life throws your way. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u0frFrCCUoE
In this episode Derek talks with Jeff Mcqueen, executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC). Jeff shares his personal and inspiring story from drug addiction, incarceration, and mental health, to inspire thousands to experience their own recovery.
Yigal Adato started early with entrepreneurship, and leadership at an early age. His family were all business owners, and for Yigal he got his start at age 13 when he joined a youth leadership movement, and at 17 when he became a counselor, then at age 20 he became on of the main leadership directors. Yigal caught the leadership and entrepreneur bu…
In this episode, Derek talks with Scott Rochelle, President & CEO of the National Basketball Retired Player's Association, about life after basketball for NBA and WNBA players. Discussion includes the importance of community to avoid isolation, life after basketball, and how players are finding new careers, including as investors and entrepreneurs.…
A devil's advocate response to Episode 130, Suz explores 3 important perspectives to consider for reasons for keeping your day job when building a sustainable career in music. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eOyZC8_wijE
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Episode 1239: BLS Minute - Michael Giannulis
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In this episode Derek Champagne interviews Michael Giannulis. Michael has overcome the odds and loves to share that story to inspire others. Mike especially thrives on connecting with entrepreneurs to motivate them to “do big things” in the world. Michael talks about how complacency and contentment are the enemy achieving excellence, and shares som…
Jamie Jay does an amazing job with building, motivating, and selecting teams. He explains that it takes about $4900 to hire someone on average, so it's important to be selective when choosing people to be on your team.
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Episode 1237: BLS Minute - Bix and Joe Bickson
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Bix and Joe Bickson are the masters of future hacking. “What we call a future hack is to get inside your guts or the guts of your organization, and develop the ability to create and fulfill the future of your choosing.” – Joe Bickson Future hacking is the end of consulting. If you put new ideas in the old box, you'll just get more of what you alrea…
Every has setbacks, failures, and challenges, but how do you work through those? Eric Presley shares some of his personal experience, on how he handles failure, and challenges.
Suz breaks down the 3 components to growing your side hustle aka monetizing your music while you make moves to quit your day job for good. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YyEcNlRJPUY
In this episode we feature Shark Tank Veteran Elena Petzold, The BreastFeeding Stylist & Creator of Mama's MilkBox. Elena talks with Derek Champagne about her entrepreneurial journey as well as her experience in "The Tank". Elena is the owner of Mama's Milkbox, a breastfeeding apparel subscription service that provides high quality breastfeeding fa…
In this episode Derek talks with Jeff Mcqueen, executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC). Jeff shares his personal and inspiring story from drug addiction, incarceration, and mental health, to inspire thousands to experience their own recovery.