The music business is built on reputation. I’ve sent music to colleagues at every major label and media outlet, and they open those e-mails because they know that I would never send them shit. …

If you plan on managing artists or launching a record label of your own, I have a bit of advice for you. Firstly, you should only sign artists that you’re passionate about and believe in. Here’s a blueprint from one of my favorite executives and A&R’s, Randall “Sickamore” Medford; sign…

Nike is pretty bang on when they say, “Just do it.” I barely knew anything myself when I started out, but the only way to learn is by doing. Your dream doesn’t have to be starting a business. The important thing to do is to prioritize what you want in…

Understand what you are good at, know your industry well, pay your dues to the people who deserve it, and do things you know other people don’t or won’t because it is too time intensive, too hard and/or too demanding. Build connections, network, and always be friendly and open. If…

The typical net worth of an American Express Centurion Card holder; commonly referred to as a “Black Card”, is $16,000,000. This excludes your primary residence in most cases. Rather than asking “How rich should I be to get a Centurion card?”; the more appropriate question should be why you want…

Decide exactly what you want. Be specific. If you want to increase your income, decide on a specific amount of money rather than to just “make more money”. Write down your goals. A goal that is not in writing is like cigarette smoke — it drifts away and disappears. It…