After four months of learning, doing and pivoting, Project Music, Nashville Entrepreneur Center‘s ‘first in the nation’ accelerator for the music industry, wrapped up its second season this past Monday.
We were fortunate to get backstage access to this final performance, and like giddy concert-goers, we had a writing instrument in hand for these ‘performers’ to sign something. In our case, we asked for some entrepreneurial wisdom.
MyFansDemand:
“Don’t expect a paycheck for at least two years!!” -Shaun Cavanaugh
NiceChart:
“If you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will.” – Steve Morell
UpNext:
“Maintain the mindset that you are important, and the problem you are solving is important. This will keep you motivated throughout your journey.” – Ayinde Arnett
Concert.Expert:
“1. Ask your potential customers what is their biggest pain. 2. Ask to pre-pay for a solution to that problem. 3. Once you get the money, start your business.” -Aladdin Happy
RecordGram:
“Believe and invest in yourself.” – Erik Mendelson
Intersection:
“Focus on one thing at a time and build it and develop it. The advice we heard again and again — Don’t try to boil the ocean.” -Kelly Corcoran
NoteTracks:
“Do something you are truly passionate about!” -Kam Lal
Snapwave:
“Just start.” -David Blutenthal
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