This was originally written for a Broadcasting/Music community I have a column in, but change a couple job titles/adjectives and this could be any industry. Hat tip and big thanks to Guy Kawaksaki, Jay Albright, Scott Stratten, Valerie Geller, Sarah Austin, Andie Lynne, Amy Howell, Adam Drake and Nick Schneck for their practical and relevant 2012 [...]

“Few individuals have symbolized the South in popular culture as directly and indelibly as Charlie Daniels.” From the Encyclopedia of Southern Culture. The Music industry has seen  a lot of changes over the years. Probably one of neatest to watch has been Artists/Musicians making the digital, and social media transition.  Not so long ago, the only way [...]

It happens. Emotional tweeting, posting, texting, emailing….we are all *mostly * humans, having a human experience, both online and in REAL time. In my opinion, some of the best content comes from emotions that trigger passion. Passion has been the touchstone for inspiration for me from the beginning.  Enthusiasm for music, that is contagious, is my signature. My love of Social [...]

It’s not very often you hear about an “overnight” success that doesn’t end up being an, easy come, easy go story. Rebecca Black is a recent example, although I think she is getting some commercial work and if that’s what she was trying to do as a young musician, well then, there ya go… Most people [...]

Usually, I begin my day charging through life, like a bull in a china shop. It was brought to my attention that when I am not centered, it is easy to become unfocused.  Bombarded by thousands of different forms of distractions, you can easily lose sight of what’s really important.