TBJ95: TEM Takeover! In this crossover episode, we hear Andrew in conversation with Jeff Conner from The Entrepreneurial Musician podcast.
Jeff Conner has performed in over 30 countries on 4 continents with his brass quintet, Boston Brass. Jeff talks about how they went from a college group playing small gigs around the Boston area to an internationally touring, full-time ensemble.
Topics Covered:
How he got a powerful Boston businessman to financially support Boston Brass
The importance of having mentors that inspire you
Perseverance being a key to success
Not being afraid of the word no
Networking being a longterm process
Why developing your own brand is essential
The book he wrote with John Laverty, The Porfolio Musician, in which they detail the careers of over 40 different musicians
Links:
Books:
The Portfolio Musician: Case Studies in Success
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