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

“Be passionate about the product and listen to people. Seek to grow.”

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

“Trying to apply outside business practice to the musical instrument industry. It’s an odd industry. Learn the industry: the vendors, the customers, the people who work in it.”

What is one thing I should have asked which I didn’t?

“I can’t really think of anything that should have been asked. It really just comes back to passion about the products and being a capable and understanding person. Most shops (and even manufacturers) in the industry are smaller and tend to buck convention. There is a lot do with multi-tasking and filling multiple roles. That’s really the most important thing.”