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
• The Conference LIVE at Lititz

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