What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

“Just do it. Find bands. Find the next hot Producer.”

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

“They say no. They don’t work hard and they give up. That’s absolutely the biggest mistake when they say ‘no, I can’t do it. Oh you know, I’m hanging out with my girlfriend or my boyfriend or I’m going on vacation.’ A poor work ethic is what I see the most often.”

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

“How much money am I gonna make? [You’re going to be] Working for free for at least one to five years. Working for free or working for a scumbag who’s going to screw you over. Then maybe $30,000-$45,000, if you’re lucky.”

If you could describe in one word what makes you successful, what would it be?

“Passion, I love what I do. I’m the luckiest [expletive]. I turned a hobby into something beautiful. I’m passionate about what I do.”

Extra Credit: The Beatles or Rolling Stones?

“It’s a question frankly that you can’t think about. To answer that right off the tip of my tongue, Stones.”

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