What if the thing you do is highly competitive? How do you get noticed? On this episode, Amos Heller (touring bass player for Taylor Swift) shares how he went from barista to touring bass player and some things he learned along the way that anyone can use to gain a foothold in a competitive industry.
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Positioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.
Awesome advise for ANYbody trying to get the gig. Thank you. Just what I needed to hear!
Agreed – this was a really encouraging chat for me as well.
I was so engaged in this conversation. I wished I heard this 11 years ago, when I was looking for my first creative job.
Amos is an amazingly sharp guy, and such a pro. This conversation caused me to step back and consider how to up my professionalism. Glad you enjoyed it!
Great podcast and advice – so much so that it has made me decide to focus down again. Thanks to both of you!!
Great interview! I am a bass player myself who has his sights set on Nashville, and this is very valuable stuff.. for anyone, really, regardless of field.
I worked with Amos when we were both baristas! It’s so inspiring to see how far he’s gone and know that good things really do happen to great people when they go after it! :-)
Worked with him in Cinci myself, and he was very popular with the ladies! Sharp, funny and good-looking. I’m glad for his success.