Teamwork will Always make the Dream Work

For?the last?30 years, I've developed and executed effective business strategies in Corporate America.??Most of my success (aside from timing and occasionally sheer luck) has come from knowing how to build teams of specialists or industry experts and coalitions of business partners with shared objectives. So, when I was recently presented with the opportunity to be the financial backer and promoter of a metal concert in Nashville, Tennessee, I didn't hesitate to say yes.??How I wound up in the position to be a part of this event is a story for a future post. The point of this post is why I didn't hesitate to say yes to a business venture outside of my typical swim lane. Simply put, the reason I didn't hesitate is that the formula for success would be the same: start with the end in mind (vision /defined outcome), do your research (identify industry experts and established players, find potential collaborators), understand the dynamics (moving parts, components, mechanics, risks), develop a framework, identify and recruit the team responsible for finalizing the details of the plan and accountable for execution…i.e., "making the dream work. " I'm pleased to post that on May 1, 2024, the "Closed Door Concert" was held at the Cobra Room in Nashville, Tennessee, and was a night that far exceeded the expectations of fans and corporate sponsors alike!??

A component of continued success is recognizing the contribution of your team members and always giving credit where credit is due.??

With that, a special thank you and shout out to Nita Ann from Nita in Nashville Photography. Nita captured not only the images and energy of the night but also the essence of the up-and-coming band Lilith Luna in images that will be used as cover art for their forthcoming live album, "One Night at the Cobra."

Nita Ann is a well-known photographer and entrepreneur who shoots everything on her iPhone.? She's worked with over 400+ musicians, artists, influencers, and small business owners. Nita Ann has been?featured on BET Soul, CMT, Nashville's News Channel 4 & 5 s, radio shows, magazines, newspapers, and more.