Pivot with Purpose with Meghan Houle
The heart of Pivot with Purpose is the moment a person decides to make a change in their life or career and this podcast is here to help you navigate those pivots, with confidence. Join in our conversations with inspiring individuals from all backgrounds, sharing their personal stories of how they overcame obstacles and fear to motivate and encourage YOU to take control of your life and forge your own destiny with actionable takeaways you can implement immediately to make meaningful changes on your path to achieving your goals. Host, Meghan Houle, is the ONE-STOP-SHOP for all things recruiting, business development, and career clarity navigating the intersection of her role as an Executive Recruiter and a Master Career & Business Coach, one can say she is the queen of the pivot and through these conversations will help you to SHIFT YOUR MINDSET, CHANGE YOUR DIRECTION, CHANGE YOUR LIFE. For more ways to engage and get all access to Meghan Houle Method content, join our community by signing up at www.meghanhoule.com and follow her educational and entertaining lifestyle stories on Instagram @allthingsmeghoule and @pivotwithpurpose_podcast.
Pivot with Purpose with Meghan Houle
A Musical Journey From Cafés to World Tours with Nick Foxer
Welcome to the latest episode of Pivot with Purpose! Today, I'm thrilled to chat with Nick Foxer. Nick is a solo piano musical entertainer, born and raised in the vineyards of Sebastopol, CA. After venturing out to the Midwest for music school and spending many years in the LA and Nashville music scenes, he returned home to the wine country to perform full-time at wineries, hotels and private events. With a degree in songwriting and experience touring the world as a backup keyboardist for The All American Rejects, Nick is always ready to discuss any aspect of music and the music business!
In this episode we chat about navigating the music scene in Sonoma County and Nick’s journey to finding his purpose in music.
Topics Covered:
(01:16) The Origin of Pivot with Purpose.
(03:21) Nick discusses reaching a high point in his career, performing full-time, and feeling financially stable while doing what he loves.
(12:07) Recharging as an entertainer; balancing social energy with alone time.
(15:08) Nick’s early years and musical beginnings.
(26:10) Nick recalls quitting his café job and the whirlwind year of touring that took him to Japan, Australia, the UK, and more. Nick emphasizes the importance of being an opportunist and saying yes to scary opportunities.
(29:59) The various ways to make a living in the music industry beyond being a famous artist.
(48:58) Nick's early attempts at day trading during COVID and his move back to Sebastopol.
(53:09) Booking gigs and the power of guerrilla marketing.
Whether you're an aspiring musician or an entrepreneur in any field, Nick's journey offers inspiration and practical advice for carving out your own path and staying true to your passion. Keep pushing your boundaries and remember, your journey is uniquely yours!
Catch Nick live in Napa and stay updated with his gigs on his website linked below!
Connect with Nick:
Website: https://www.nickfoxer.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickfoxer/?hl=en
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