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#165: Matthew West On The Artist As Entrepreneur [Podcast]

I had half the talent but twice the drive.” – Matthew West

So many have the talent to succeed but do nothing about it. It takes drive, a vision, and a discipline to get things done over the long haul. That’s why I love this conversation with Matthew West.

Every artist needs to hear this. We talk about the hustle, viewing your art as a business, getting personal, the new record, and more.

Enjoy!

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In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:

  • How songwriting changed Matthew’s career
  • Why artists need to view their art as a small business
  • The power of hustle
  • What it takes for an artist to succeed
  • The power of specificity as a songwriter
  • What songwriters can learn from pop music

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