Often we don’t have to reinvent the wheel to learn something new – we can just ask experts in the field who can draw on their experience to enlighten us. Below, we’ve shared insights insiders from various industries have shared with us.

Annie Calvaneso | Business Mentor + Opera Singer

I’m in the classical music industry and mostly work with people in the industry. One thing outsiders are probably unaware of is that we work for free or very little pay for the first 5-10 (sometimes 15!) years of our careers, and some people never get paid. This is because the arts are heavily underfunded. The majority of large arts companies’ founders and CEOs are making millions while they offer $1000-2000/month + housing to 30 year olds with 8+ years experience. Read more>>

Kaye Sanders | Founder &CEO of K1 Management: Entertainment Managemen

One thing about my industry that outsiders are probably unaware of is that are SO many different types of managers, especially in the entertainment industry. Majority of the time, artists have 1 to 2 managers, which are Personal and Business. Usually these managers take on all aspects, but to break it down you have more manager and managerial duties: Read more>>

Madilynn Beck | Founder & CEO

One thing that industry outsiders are probably unaware of is virtual health is like the Wild West. While the system of healthcare in America has been around seemingly forever, the integration of technology and more specifically AI (artificial intelligence), is a rapidly evolving frontier. Read more>>