EP 25 | Ben Umanov of The Blast Beat Network

Ben Umanov is a co-founder and co-editor in chief of MetalSucks.net and founder of the Blast Beat Network of heavy metal websites. He’s worked in the music industry for the past decade at a booking agency, independent label, major label, recording studio and management firm. The great Charlie Munger once said that “The world is not yet a crazy enough place to reward the undeserving.” You can’t fail or succeed if you don’t try. And that’s what this episode is all about: execution. “You should always assume that you’re going to have to do something the hard way.” - Finn McKenty In This Episode: - How Ben quit his day job to live his dreams - The importance of brand awareness - Realistic expectations when taking career risks - How Eyal got his own band signed to Roadrunner Records Networking tips for noobs - Why long bios are stupid - And more Thanks for listening. Please leave us a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices