DESCRIPTION:
In this clip from www.artistshousemusic.org - Jeff Castelaz, president of Dangerbird Records and Cast Management, offers advice to those wanting to enter management or own a label. He suggests getting up early, doing honest work, being respectful, and chasing one's passions. Castelaz also stresses having a life. People are miserable in the music industry because they think they need to work until midnight every day of the week. They forget the importance of family and friends. Also in this segment, he shares his love of design. This passion is fulfilled by activities such as creating packages, hiring designers, and shooting videos. Castelaz also explains how design and managing bands relate. Both are about finding a creative spark in an individual. His dream of expanding his business is covered as well. Castelaz hopes to bring rock and roll management to the visual art area.