#12 Mike Molinar: Have a Goal, Build a Plan, Work it Backwards

03/28/19 • 76 min

On episode 12 of The Golden Rules, Mike Molinar, GM for BMM "Big Machine Music" joins us and we hear his journey, leadership style, and golden rules for life and business.
- How he got into the music business
- What he looks for in songwriters
- His golden rules for success in life and business
#QOTD Are they your kind of dog?
#Knowledge
- Listen to the whispers on the wind
- Have a goal, build a plan, work it backwards
- It's not a job, it's a lifestyle
- Always believe you can do better
- Feel responsible for your team
- Take pride in building relationships
- Quality songs never go out of style
- Commitment, preparation, and execution
- Mistakes lead to opportunities
- Be self-aware

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#4 Peter Hartung: Never, Ever Ever, Give Up

On Episode 04 of The Golden Rules, Peter Hartung shares his journey to success in the music industry and his golden rules for life and business.
Peter Hartung, President of L3 Entertainment and manager of Country Music artists - Dustin Lynch, Justin Moore, and Tyler Rich stops by the studio.
Golden Rules:
▪Family - Above all else
▪Be honest, be forthright, say what you mean
▪Don't be afraid to ask questions
▪The body is a gift, take care of it
▪Never, ever ever, give up
▪Don't hesitate to do what needs to be done, to keep the dream
alive.
Peter has 40 years of music industry experience. He's been a touring musician, a promoter, personally received two record deals, been a booking agent, founded multiple companies before starting L3 Entertainment.
Over that short time, Peter has led his team and artists to multiple Number #1 singles, Platinum selling albums, Hundreds of Millions of Streams, and several awards.
His connections in the music industry run as deep as his core values, and that's what sets Peter apart in the business. His approachable demeanor, know-how, resolve, and ability to build lasting friendships is something we can all learn from.

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#13 Derek Crownover: Commit and Vacuum

On Episode 13 of The Golden Rules, Partner and Entertainment lawyer, Derek Crownover, of the law firm Dickinson Wright joins us to share his journey to success and his golden rules for life and business.
#QOTD "I want to make you more money than you will ever pay me"
#Knowledge
- Don't be a bastard
- Pull and all nighter
- Commit and Vacuum
- Do the things you do not want to do with joy
- Work extremely hard
- Pick up the phone and communicate
- Decide to get better everyday
- Learn to really listen
- Collaborate
- Ask the right questions
- Build real relationships with your clients
Derek is an entrepreneur, attorney, 22-year music industry veteran, former adjunct professor of entertainment law at the Curb Music Business School at Belmont University in Nashville, TN.
Over his career his music clients have sold over 450 million records and gained 100 billion streams. He's serves as counsel and Board Member for T.J. Martell Foundation, has been named to the best lawyers in America list, honored as a 2017 Attorney for Justice by the Tennessee Supreme Court, listed in Chambers USA, named "Best Lawyer in Entertainment Law", Best Lawyers and Best Law Firms, 2009-present, named a "Super Lawyer", Selected “Best of Bar” by Nashville Business Journal and many more.