Culture Council

For those lucky enough to find one, a mentor can be an invaluable ally when starting a business. Their expert guidance and leadership can help provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to push past obstacles and build something truly sustainable. The members of Rolling Stone Culture Council …

If you ask people to define self-reliance, their answers will understandably be influenced by their own sense of self. Self-reliance is a key part of an individual’s growth process. To me, it’s about understanding your own ability and willingness to be capable, then exploring how you build that foundation for …

So you made an independent film. Gladiators, I salute you. Now, it’s time to show it off to the world because as awesome as your parents and their 80-inch OLED are, they’re more than likely not going to get Oscar Isaacs into your next film for you. So unless you …

Networking is not a new concept in the business world, and certainly not to the business professionals who are doing it. But for business owners, forging new connections with other businesses in the same space can often feel like trying to make friends with the competition, and knowing how or …

Operating a business has been the challenge of a lifetime as of late. If you have employees, it’s imperative to retain as many of them as possible. We are supposedly amid “The Great Resignation” and experiencing a unique labor shortage. Whatever the reason for this shortage, whether it’s a case …

Right now, if you were to ask the average person on the street what blockchain technology is, they would most likely, and inappropriately, begin discussing its affiliates: Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Unequivocally misled, the general public has clung to the ill-informed public statements and sentiments regarding both blockchain technology and …

Whether in athletics, work or life, not everything you do will end in a podium finish. That’s just the reality of living in a complex world. In every situation, there are known components that you can plan for, but there are also factors outside your control. The result? Failures are …

Whether you just started producing music or have been releasing music for years, promoting your music as a brand is a never-ending task. Based on my experience owning a music blog, My Wedding Songs, and having been in the digital marketing space for several decades, I’ve learned a few tips …

Big-name musical acts are showing they’re just as savvy in the office as they are in the studio. Whatever the factors may be — age, the state of live music post-Covid, interest in liquidity — the likes of Bob Dylan, Shakira, The Beach Boys, RZAand more are selling their catalogs, …

When a platform is free, you might assume everyone will want to take advantage of it. However, if a customer isn’t spending their hard-earned money on that tool or app, it can also be just as easy for them to forget about it. It can be difficult to encourage repeat …