In this episode, we delve into an in-depth conversation with Jake Wesley Rogers, the recipient of this year's Inspiration Award at the 0-60 Awards. Jake shares his journey from growing up in Missouri's Bible Belt to becoming a rising star in the music industry. Here's what we cover:

- Jake's early love for singing and performing, his influences from Lady Gaga to Stevie Nicks, and his move to Nashville to attend Belmont University.

- His recent releases, including his first major label project, "Pluto," and his latest single, "Dark Bird."

- Jake's experience navigating the music industry, from self-funding his EP to signing with a major label.

- The importance of authenticity in songwriting and how Jake found his voice in Nashville.

- Jake's creative routines, including the practice of morning pages from "The Artist's Way," and how reading and staying open to surprises fuel his inspiration.

- His advice to the next wave of artists: to honor their truth, embrace the uncomfortable, and view their creative journey as a way to free themselves and others.

Pull Quotes:

- "I always believe that the best art comes from limitation because it forces you to be more creative." - Jake Wesley Rogers

- "I think the artist's role is to drop keys for people because we're all in cages even if we don't realize it." - Jake Wesley Rogers

- "The hardest thing to do is tell the truth because it's uncomfortable." - Jake Wesley Rogers

This episode is a must-listen for aspiring artists, songwriters, and anyone seeking inspiration in their creative journey. Tune in to hear Jake's insights on authenticity, creativity, and the power of staying true to oneself in the music industry.

Keywords: Jake Wesley Rogers, Inspiration Award, 0-60 Awards, music industry, songwriting, authenticity, creativity, The Artist's Way, morning pages, Nashville, Belmont University, Pluto, Dark Bird.

Discovery Question: What is your perspective on the financial implications pertaining to a career in the music business? 

Task Of The Day: How to create a triangle of relationships between you, a product or brand and a non-profit. 

The Emerging Artist Development podcast was created and hosted by Nathan Dohse, President of AGD Entertainment and the author of Zero To 60 By AGD, and artist development program.

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Today’s Discovery Question: What type of funding will you be working with during the development process of your career? 

• A) I am already a working professional. 
• B) I'm fortunate enough to have funding for a full development plan. 
• C) I have adequate funding to create my projects within a budget. 
• D) I have saving for my next project.
• E) I pay for my craft from my day job. 
• F) I have limited funding and will need to do a fund raiser to continue creating. 

Task Of The Day: Operations Pre-Release Pitch - Reach out to all the contacts who you would like to have participate in the creation of the product or strategy of it's release. 

Inspiration:  Time, Money & Influence are three necessary components for a successful career in creative fields. The only renewable resource we all have is Time. Slow down, don't be in a hurry. The Money and the Influence are on their way. 

The Emerging Artist Development podcast was created and hosted by Nathan Dohse, President of AGD Entertainment and the author of Zero To 60 By AGD, and artist development program. 

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With special guests Devon O'Connor, Gayle Davidson, and Taylor Cole.

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Today’s Discovery Question:
Do you have any concerns or perhaps progress in your team building goals? Maybe you have worked with people in the past and it didn't go well. Maybe you have a line in with someone you know you enjoy working with and would like to see your team built around them. Bring awareness to the good and the bad, without attempting to change anything. This awareness will bring into focus any next steps without rash decision making. 

Task Of The Day:
Begin to plan the pre-release social posting in a way that sets the scene for the story you plan to tell with your release. Remember this is a time to showcase your talent, lay the foundation for the themes you want to address, and cultivate an audience around your core message without needing to make an ask from them. 

Inspiration:
Is it fact or fiction? What is the story you're trying to tell. Are you making a documentary or premiering a feature film. Will the audience spend there time glued to the screen or are you taking them behind the curtain. Is it fact or fiction. 

The Emerging Artist Development podcast was created and hosted by Nathan Dohse, President of AGD Entertainment and the author of Zero To 60 By AGD, and artist development program.

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Today’s Discovery Question: How do you envision your team being structured? A) The Best of The Best. I want to work with industry leaders who have the experience to turn me into the artist I want to be. My team needs big credits and influence in my area of the industry. B) Shared Values. I want to find industry professionals who have clear values of their own that will not only align with my career goals but my life goals as well. C) Family Vibes. I want my team to be comprised of people close to me. Industry professionals who were there from the beginning and friends and family who supported me. I want everyone to feel like we're all in this together.

Task Of The Day: Practice The Pivot
Don't get caught with your foot in your mouth. Take the time to practice adjusting the answer to one question to move you back towards the main talking points you hope to convey in any given conversation about your music and art, whether that's an interview or casual small talk at a networking event. Stay on topic.

Inspiration: You are far more interesting than you give yourself credit for. Your story has depth, that depth is important, you are more than just one personality trait. 

The Emerging Artist Development podcast was created and hosted by Nathan Dohse, President of AGD Entertainment and the author of Zero To 60 By AGD, and artist development program.

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Today’s Discovery Question:
Name and artist that has had a career you admire and how/if you plan to follow their path. Include any information you have about their contractual journey either with labels, agents or managers. Is there anything you'd do differently. 

Task Of The Day: Showcase
It's important to know how you plan to showcase your talent to industry professionals and potential partners. You need to be aware of what might be measured during this showcase. If it is a public event with potential fan engagement it will be impossible for your potential partners to NOT measure that level of engagement. So think about how you might set up the best possible showcase and who the primary audience is and what their experience needs to be. 

Inspiration
It’s okay to not be ready. It’s okay to be a work in progress. Let the universe tell you when it’s your time to shine, let your community sustain you while you continue to grow. Let your ego give you confidence to step forward, let your humility give you patience to wait your turn.

The Emerging Artist Development podcast was created and hosted by Nathan Dohse, President of AGD Entertainment and the author of Zero To 60 By AGD, and artist development program.

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Today’s Discovery Question:
What's your perspective on record labels and the current state of the music industry?  A) Getting a record contract is a major goal for my career because I want to be associated with the top acts in my genre who all have deals with labels I admire. B) I have career aspirations that will require a lot of support and funding and a record label seems like the best option for reaching these aspirations. C) If the deal makes sense then I'm open to it but my goals don't include necessarily signing with a label. D) Ownership of my Masters is most important to so any work I do with a label will be contingent on retaining ownership rights. E) Record Labels are dangerous and they treat artists unfairly. I will NEVER sign with a label out of protest.

Task Of The Day:
When researching labels you should consider places where they are missing an artist like you. Think about people at the label that are on the same career trajectory or timeline as you, maybe the A&R Intern or Coordinator rather than the Senior Vice President. You might also include industry personnel such as producers or investors who might be interested in starting a label?

Inspiration:
Stop being in a hurry to grow. You are growing all the time. If you're always looking up trying to make a mark that is far out of reach than you'll fail to see the growth you've already made each day. If you want to see your growth then you have to measure. Which means pausing long enough to be where you are and mark that down. When you do that, you'll see that this is a good place, be here now. 

The Emerging Artist Development podcast was created and hosted by Nathan Dohse, President of AGD Entertainment and the author of Zero To 60 By AGD, and artist development program.

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