This week on If I’m Honest, Julia sits down with DJ, entrepreneur, investor, and creative strategist Mick Batyske for a candid conversation about building a career that evolves with you.

From teaching himself how to DJ in college to performing for brands, celebrities, and global events, Mick shares the real story behind turning creativity into a sustainable business. He opens up about moving from Cleveland to New York, navigating uncertainty as a freelancer, learning how to market himself, and why relationships, not just talent, have shaped his career.

Mick and Julia also dive into:
* What it actually takes to build a long-term creative career
* The pressure of constantly reinventing yourself
* Why authenticity matters more than chasing trends
* How he approaches networking and outbound pitching
* The business side of freelancing and setting rates
* The emotional highs and lows of performing
* AI, creativity, and where DJ culture is headed next
* Why adaptability is the key to longevity

This episode is packed with honest insight for anyone pursuing an unconventional path, building something creative, or trying to stay relevant in a fast-changing world.

Buckle up for an honest conversation about ambition, reinvention, resilience, and creating a career on your own terms.

 

Find Mick on Instagram @mick, check out his website https://www.mick.co, and read his Substack at https://mickbatyske.substack.com.

 

This week on If I&rsquo;m Honest, Julia sits down with DJ, entrepreneur, investor, and creative strategist Mick Batyske for a candid conversation about building a career that evolves with you.
From teaching himself how to DJ in college to performing for brands, celebrities, and global events, Mick shares the real story behind turning creativity into a sustainable business. He opens up about moving from Cleveland to New York, navigating uncertainty as a freelancer, learning how to market himself, and why relationships, not just talent, have shaped his career.
Mick and Julia also dive into: * What it actually takes to build a long-term creative career * The pressure of constantly reinventing yourself * Why authenticity matters more than chasing trends * How he approaches networking and outbound pitching * The business side of freelancing and setting rates * The emotional highs and lows of performing * AI, creativity, and where DJ culture is headed next * Why adaptability is the key to longevity
This episode is packed with honest insight for anyone pursuing an unconventional path, building something creative, or trying to stay relevant in a fast-changing world.
Buckle up for an honest conversation about ambition, reinvention, resilience, and creating a career on your own terms.
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Find Mick on Instagram @mick, check out his website https://www.mick.co, and read his Substack at <a href="https://mickbatyske.substack.com">https://mickbatyske.substack.com</a>.
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Honest conversations. Cool people. Real lessons. If I’m Honest with Julia Landauer is a podcast for people who are building, growing, and pushing themselves to the next level. Hosted by champion racecar driver and keynote speaker Julia Landauer, the show features candid conversations about chasing dreams, grit, resilience, and what it really takes to build something meaningful. With a focus on guest conversations and occasional solo episodes, Julia and her guests share stories about ambition, setbacks, confidence, and the habits that help you stay in the race till the checkered flag.


For more about Julia, you can follow her on Instagram and Twitter @julialandauer and check out her website julialandauer.com

 

Honest conversations. Cool people. Real lessons. If I&rsquo;m Honest with Julia Landauer is a podcast for people who are building, growing, and pushing themselves to the next level. Hosted by champion racecar driver and keynote speaker Julia Landauer, the show features candid conversations about chasing dreams, grit, resilience, and what it really takes to build something meaningful. With a focus on guest conversations and occasional solo episodes, Julia and her guests share stories about ambition, setbacks, confidence, and the habits that help you stay in the race till the checkered flag.
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If I'm Honest with Julia Landauer

Ep 62: From DJing Clubs to Global Stages: Mick Batyske on Longevity, Hustle, and Creative Evolution

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