Marty Hom has worked with The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Barbra Streisand, Lenny Kravitz, Chicago, Paula Abdul, Alicia Keys, Shakira, Janet Jackson, and Beyonce. In this episode, Marty shares his journey through the music industry and discusses taking a leap of faith by leaving the family business to pursue a non-traditional path, how the industry can provide healthcare for touring professionals, the importance of educating people about the industry to create diversity in touring, the path to fulfillment in your career, and adapting to home life when you get off the road. He provides valuable insights and personal experiences that highlight the importance of passion, work ethic, and diversity.

Chapters:
[00:00] - Introduction
[00:01:31] - Taking a Leap of Faith in the Music Industry
[00:06:00] - Building and Trusting Your Team
[00:27:00] - The Future of Healthcare and Diversity in Touring

Key Takeaways:
Marty Hom discusses the importance of taking a leap of faith in pursuing a career in the music industry despite the uncertainties and lack of a traditional path.
He emphasizes the necessity of building a trustworthy and reliable team and how the right attitude and work ethic are crucial for success.
Marty highlights the need for healthcare for touring professionals and the importance of increasing diversity within the industry.

Connect with Marty:
@thehomster
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Marty Hom has worked with The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Barbra Streisand, Lenny Kravitz, Chicago, Paula Abdul, Alicia Keys, Shakira, Janet Jackson, and Beyonce. In this episode, Marty shares his journey through the music industry and discusses taking a leap of faith by leaving the family business to pursue a non-traditional path, how the industry can provide healthcare for touring professionals, the importance of educating people about the industry to create diversity in touring, the path to fulfillment in your career, and adapting to home life when you get off the road. He provides valuable insights and personal experiences that highlight the importance of passion, work ethic, and diversity.
Chapters:
<ul>
<li>[00:00] - Introduction</li>
<li>[00:01:31] - Taking a Leap of Faith in the Music Industry</li>
<li>[00:06:00] - Building and Trusting Your Team</li>
<li>[00:27:00] - The Future of Healthcare and Diversity in Touring</li>
</ul>
Key Takeaways:
<ul>
<li>Marty Hom discusses the importance of taking a leap of faith in pursuing a career in the music industry despite the uncertainties and lack of a traditional path.</li>
<li>He emphasizes the necessity of building a trustworthy and reliable team and how the right attitude and work ethic are crucial for success.</li>
<li>Marty highlights the need for healthcare for touring professionals and the importance of increasing diversity within the industry.</li>
</ul>
Connect with Marty:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://instagram.com/thehomster">@thehomster</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theconferenceliveatlititz.com/">The Conference LIVE at Lititz </a></li>
</ul>
Join Our Community for Exclusive Content &amp; More!
<ul>
<li>Follow Janine on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/j9richards">@j9richards</a></li>
<li>Official Podcast Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thetourlifepodcast">@thetourlifepodcast</a></li>
<li>Join us on Q101 Chicago: <a href="https://instagram.com/q101chicago">@q101chicago</a></li>
</ul>
Support The Tour Life:
<ul>
<li>Share this episode to help our community grow!</li>
<li>Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.</li>
<li>Review us on Apple Podcasts or rate us on Spotify—your feedback is crucial for our improvement!</li>
</ul>
Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to catch the next episode for more exclusive insights and stories from the music industry.

Join Janine Richards from Q101 on 'The Tour Life,’ for an all-access look behind the curtain to reveal the untold stories of the music industry's backbone.  

With each candid conversation, dive deep into the lives of entertainment's unsung heroes—the dedicated tech crews, designers, tour managers, sound engineers, and production staff who work with the biggest names in music. From touring with Prince and The Rolling Stones to Linkin Park, Kendrick Lamar, and Olivia Rodrigo, discover stories and lessons from life on and off the road.  

Each weekly episode brings you closer to the resilience, creativity, and teamwork that fuel the world's most memorable tours, offering invaluable insights into a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life and career. 

Subscribe, rate, and follow us to gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Engage with both seasoned professionals and those aspiring to enter the music industry, as well as fellow music enthusiasts, by joining our community at @j9richards, @thetourlifepodcast, and @q101chicago. 

Join Janine Richards from Q101 on 'The Tour Life,’ for an all-access look behind the curtain to reveal the untold stories of the music industry's backbone.  
With each candid conversation, dive deep into the lives of entertainment's unsung heroes—the dedicated tech crews, designers, tour managers, sound engineers, and production staff who work with the biggest names in music. From touring with Prince and The Rolling Stones to Linkin Park, Kendrick Lamar, and Olivia Rodrigo, discover stories and lessons from life on and off the road.  
Each weekly episode brings you closer to the resilience, creativity, and teamwork that fuel the world's most memorable tours, offering invaluable insights into a happier, healthier, and more sustainable life and career. 
Subscribe, rate, and follow us to gain access to exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Engage with both seasoned professionals and those aspiring to enter the music industry, as well as fellow music enthusiasts, by joining our community at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/j9richards">@j9richards</a>, <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thetourlifepodcast">@thetourlifepodcast</a>, and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/q101chicago">@q101chicago</a>.

A weekly podcast featuring backstage conversations with music industry pros about life on and off the road. Discover what it's really like to work behind the scenes with your favorite artists, and map out your road to a successful, happy, and healthy career.

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