#9 Joe Atamian: Don't be an Asshole

03/28/19 • 45 min

On episode 09 of The Golden Rules, power agent and talent booker Joe Atamian with Paradigm Talent Agency shares his path to success and his golden rules for life and business.
- How he got into the #musicbusiness
- How is finds, signs, and develops artists careers
- How he batches his day for success
- How he thinks through decisions
#QOTD "Be the dumbest person in the room"
#QOTD "Time is the only trading currency we have, use it wisely"
#Knowledge
- Work hard
- Be a sponge
- Unplug totally when you unplug
- Don't be an asshole
- Don't be reactionary
- Follow Up
- Emails can wait a few days
Joe is an 11-year music industry veteran who has been listed to Billboard's Power Player list, been awarded Pollstar's Third Coast Agent of the Year, the is agent side of the super successful tumbler account Agent Vs. Promoter, and a talent agent at Paradigm Talent Agency.
He currently oversees the touring careers of some of today's hottest and most successful bands and musicians including Grammy award-winning artist like Sturgil Simpson, The Lumineers, Anderson East, Cherub, Big Gigantic and many more.
Over his career, Joe has moved across the country building his career starting in College. Over the last 11 years, he has continually developed as a leader in the music industry and within his Agency. he has proven that he has the magic ear and the know how to break artists.
From the day I met Joe he has always been open, kind, and willing to make time. Agents like Joe are just one of the reasons I love the music industry. His passion for artists and music runs deep and his ability to take an artist to a new level is nearly unmatched.

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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.