38 Quotes & Sayings By Loren Weisman

You can want, wish, and dream all day, but those that prepare, work, learn, practice, and problem-solve are the ones that find success in sports, business, music, or whatever. Back up what you want with doing the work it takes to get it. Loren Weisman

It’s not about the amount of time you put in, it is the way you spend the time on the work you need to get done. Saying that you worked ten hours on something that went nowhere is not really anything to brag about. Loren Weisman

Issues or fears of confrontation tend to showcase unhealthy and unprofessional communication. If you are trusting someone to tell you all the good, bad and ugly, but they only give you the good out of their fears and confrontational issues… the bad and the ugly can grow worse and worse quickly. Loren Weisman

If you don’t know your tendencies and can’t analyze when you are most effective, then how can you get the most done in the least amount of time with the best results? Loren Weisman

Marketing and promoting doesn’t come down to the likes, the pins, the plus ones, the followers, the fans, the friends, the views, or the plays online. Marketing and promoting comes down to the conversions. Loren Weisman

The average artist has a naïve, unrealistic, and disconnected view of what the music industry is, how it works, what is involved in “making it”, and what actually is happening behind the scenes. Too many artists take at face value what they see on some TV documentary or read in a fan magazine. Whether you are working with others in a band, looking to connect with a manager, an agent, a label, or an investor, or you just want to work in the industry, it is more crucial than ever to know what you are working for and toward. Loren Weisman

The most devastating thing artists can do to their career is get in their own way, and way too many people do. It’s not the labels, the industry, the fans, the cities, the economy, the social media, the marketing, the promoting, the “right time, ” the music, or whatever other excuse you can come up with that determines whether you succeed or you fail. It is you–no one else. Loren Weisman

I'm less concerned with how hard you can work and how much time and effort you can dedicate to a project when everything is going right. Plenty of people can do that. I'm more concerned with how hard you can work and how much time and effort you can dedicate to a project when everything is going wrong. That's a rarity and shows true honor, true character and will lead you that much closer to success. . Loren Weisman

Your mistakes aren’t learning experiences…if you aren’t learning from them. Loren Weisman

Learn the rules and learn the game, before you start breaking the rules and changing the game. Your education, experience and understanding of what was and what is, will give you the best foundation to change what will be. Loren Weisman

The more you engage and connect, the more engagement and connections you will have. Loren Weisman

If some musicians put half as much effort in to the business side as they do their outer look and appearances, they could be twice as far. Loren Weisman

If your dream is all about winning an ‪#oscar‬, a ‪‎grammy‬, an ‪#emmy‬, or another award, give up and quit now! Why dream for accolades, awards, recognition or celebrity status? Dream to learn, achieve, grow, sustain and succeed. You will be a happier person in life over trying to define your success or your dream by what others think of you. Loren Weisman

The Cream Does NOT Always Rise To The Top! There is a serious misconception, misconnection and mistake in this idea of thinking. Loren Weisman

If you don’t understand something clearly that you are being taught…speak up. If you feel something is confusing or you are unsure of exactly what to do…ask about it. If you need clarification or something repeated to make sure you got it…request it. If you feel lost, forgot something, or feel like you are falling behind…bring it up. Nodding your head, saying “yeah, yeah” and pretending to know things you don’t is right up there with one of the worst things you can do when you hire some one to help you and your career. Loren Weisman

The more you engage and connect, the more engagements and connections you will have. Loren Weisman

�Communication and a clear mutual understanding between two or more people builds the best route to success in any venture. I don’t expect…* immediate action, * instant perfection, * total comprehension* complete implementation, or * flawless execution. I do expect the best communication and honest effort to create the best plans for the best results while being able to stay on the same page as much as possible. If that concept doesn’t work for you, then you won’t be working with me. . Loren Weisman

A straightforward answer to a straightforward question will move you that much more forward in this world, that much faster. Loren Weisman

The people who blame everything and every body else for their lack of success, tended to continue to have a lack of success. Your Proactive, problem solving minded, assertive and responsible approach is going to carry you much further than whining, blaming, pointing fingers and justifying your failures. Loren Weisman

Your actions and approach with what you have, will showcase to others what you would be able to do with more. Loren Weisman

Your lack of attention to detail is why no one is paying attention to you.‪‎ Professionalism‬, ‪Communication‬ & Follow Through Builds Real Success. Loren Weisman

Only Getting the A and Z with out the B through Y, leaves you SOL. Loren Weisman

Artists of today can be inspired by the past, but they have to apply present methods if they want a future in music. Loren Weisman

Do not assume that people are seeing you. The more you can clarify, optimize, and engage your fans and strangers with branded marketing and merchandise, the better chance you have of being seen and then heard. Loren Weisman

For your own professionalism, reputation & appearance, it really is ok to NOT post every #video, picture, event or show on social media. On the contrary, holding back, waiting or not posting certain things all together can help much more than hurt. Loren Weisman

Sharing the same exact content, message or advertisements over and over again only showcases your limited content and a serious lack of depth in your message. Loren Weisman

If you are saying the same thing as everyone else, then why would and why should anyone think you are different from everyone else? Loren Weisman

There is no better way to find out the true heart, honor, and professionalism of a person, than seeing how they handle themselves and others when facing a crisis, disaster or intense level of pressure. Loren Weisman

If you are ready to face the fears, take the steps, do the work, be more than you thought you ever could, and attack the dream, what is keeping you? Lose all the excuses and replace them with all the reasons for success. Be the change for yourself. Commit to the dream or quit. There really is no middle ground. Loren Weisman

Your volume speaks volumes. Be aware of your dynamics, your tones as well as the loudness and softness of your voice on the phone and in person. Loren Weisman