Show Notes
This week on The Localist, Carrie is joined by Will Mason from Mason Music. They kick off the discussion with Mason Music’s ambitious project: establishing a music school and venue in the renovated Woodlawn Theater, marking a major milestone. Will elaborates on the intricate process of opening each location, the discoveries made during renovation and the strategies employed to garner investor support for Mason Music’s vision.
Delving deeper, Will and Carrie explore how entrepreneurship reshapes one’s risk tolerance, the art of relinquishing control and the common challenges encountered in business ownership. Will shares insights into staff training, refining operational procedures and the pivotal skill of delegation.
The conversation circles back to Mason Music’s origins, revealing its beginnings in accidental entrepreneurship. Will highlights initiatives fostering community engagement, such as the Rock Band League, and underscores the importance of meeting people on familiar ground. Finally, Will unveils Mason Music’s new StoryBrand-inspired mission, offering a glimpse into their evolving narrative.
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Carrie Rollwagen