From Guitar Strums to Career Growth: Balancing Creativity and Entrepreneurship With Joey Ariemma

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Joey Ariemma

Joey Ariemma is a world-touring musician, songwriter, producer, educator, and actor based in Los Angeles, California. He has starred in short and feature films and commercials, while touring globally as a celebrated guitarist. After touring as the lead guitarist with an established rock band in Nashville, Joey moved to LA to pursue acting, where he landed the leading role in a Lifetime film. When he’s not pursuing his craft, he serves as an inspirational figure for aspiring creatives, offering personalized guidance through his YouTube channel.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

  • [2:31] Joey Ariemma’s journey from amateur to professional musician
  • [9:42] Balancing creativity and flexibility in business
  • [12:46] Time-blocking tips for managing multiple creative ventures
  • [18:47] Cultivating creativity through routine, exercise, and spiritual practices
  • [24:50] How YouTube fosters creative expression and community
  • [32:28] Why should creators embrace self-publishing?

In this episode…

Portfolio careers are on the rise, as combining diverse interests enables professionals to undertake various roles that align with their passions and talents. However, finding balance and focusing on goals in these careers can be overwhelming. What inspired a world-touring musician to pivot into acting, songwriting, and education while maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit?

Balancing multiple creative pursuits requires both structure and spontaneity. Having balanced being a musician, producer, actor, content creator, and educator, Joey Ariemma has leveraged his skills to build a multifaceted career. Calculated practice routines — like training blindfolded with a metronome — allowed him to develop discipline across all his creative pursuits. Yet, Joey emphasizes the importance of flexibility to promote creative idea generation. Through techniques like time-blocking and self-publishing, he has found ways to nurture his creativity while maintaining productivity across various projects.

Tune in to this episode of Alpha Bytes as Alex Zinni chats with Joey Ariemma, a world-touring musician, songwriter, producer, and educator, about the intersection of creativity and entrepreneurship. Joey delves into the impact of his family background on his artistry, the value of flexibility and deliberate planning in creative success, and his approach to balancing various roles.

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Quotable Moments:

  • “Music is just one version of listening, and from a young age, my imagination was really wild.”
  • “The move from amateur to professional starts with a mental decision. There are points where things change.”
  • “If you’re the smartest guy in the room, you’re in the wrong room.”
  • “Being open is crucial to success, but there’s a point where it becomes scattered.”
  • “With YouTube, I’m able to implement ideas, and within ten minutes, it’s real and professional.”

Action Steps:

  1. Start with a mental decision: Shifting your mindset can catalyze moving from amateur to professional status. By making a conscious decision to commit, you’re laying the groundwork for focus and dedication.
  2. Implement time-blocking: Organizing your day around specific tasks can enhance productivity and reduce distractions. This approach allows you to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
  3. Cultivate an openness to opportunities: Being receptive to new possibilities can lead to unexpected success. Joey Ariemma’s career progression underscores the importance of remaining open and curious, which can turn chance encounters into significant career moves.
  4. Embrace the creative process consistently: Regular practice and engagement with creative tasks foster skill development and confidence. Joey’s dedication to writing and music, even in the face of rejection, demonstrates how persistence can lead to mastery.
  5. Prioritize service and community: Focusing on how your work benefits others creates meaningful connections and enhances your impact. Joey’s YouTube channel and teaching philosophy emphasize serving others, which can lead to stronger community ties and personal fulfillment.

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