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One of the great things about doing this show is getting to talk to incredible, successful (and cool) and innovative Solopreneurs. Today is no exception. Mike Johnston of https://mikeslessons.com/ has taken one of the most common service jobs (a music teacher) and turned it into a 6 figure per month business. Once we catch up a bit, this chat really digs into the nuts and bolts of creating your business and scaling yourself. He may be the only true “Drummerpreneur” I know. Don’t miss this one.
Plenty of links for you:
https://solohourbook.com (FREE Audiobook Download)
your Co-host, drumming: https://www.youtube.com/drumteacher76
Your host, drumming: https://youtube.com/mikeplaysdrumsdenver (The contrast between these two is rather laughable.)
Mike Johnston at the Floyd Kennedy Drum Festival
Hi there, I don’t know if its my system, but I don’t seem to have a link to the podcast itself??
Thanks @disqus_omrnRmnVl6:disqus. That’s what happens when you do this at 3 in the morning. 🙂
The timeline analogy is so liberating when you listen to it explained fully. Although Mike has mentioned it numerous times, hearing it now “No good or bad, just early or late” is simply brilliant. What is stopping any of us doing earth shattering things, if all we have to do is step on the timeline at the beginning and then work like crazy??? Nothing. And the more we work at it, we will suddenly see people behind us getting on their own timelines too. Go for it soloists we can create our futures!!!!
Nice. I really liked the conversation about being “irresponsible” with money. I think we have enough to think about in life that we shouldn’t have to worry about money all the time (“Oh no! Can I really afford this?”). Mike Johnston’s principle of just taking out a designated amount twice a month and spending it on whatever is, I think, a perfect solution to forcing responsibility by restricting natural irresponsibility. Living “broke” is how I run. The other money is there in the background, not to be thought about. Sort of a simplified Ramit Sethi approach.
Love the podcast! I really enjoyed this episode. I actually had the opportunity to teach my son about the timeline as it relates to his life in basketball. Really incredible discussions! I will be listening every chance you give me. Thanks!
Seriously, what an amazing show! I love hearing about people that master something and then want to teach everyone else. Mike Johnston’s enthusiasm should be shared by all teachers. And, his point about coming home with a smile on his face every day is how I try to run my business. You have to feel blessed to do what you love every day!
loved his passion, loved his advice, and loved that he makes business decisions based on something other than money. Great inspiration for my morning drive!
Hey guys, thank you all so so much for the feedback. It still blows my mind that anyone would be interested in my story, lol. Just a heads up, Michael and I will be recording a new episode this week about how developing a drum solo for a specific event changed the way I view everything, especially business.
Thanks again,
Mike Johnston
Hey Mike,
Super cool bro. We are doing some work in the jazz guitar space at https://jazzguitarlegend.com we are thinking of doing live weekly lessons also. One of the things we have struggled with is working out how to build the community so people keep coming back. Any thoughts comments or suggestions would be appreciated!
Gah, I just watched the Floyd Kennedy video. That was like, rotten-meat-in-a-cupboard-for-2-weeks filthy. Maybe as filthy as my grammar ;P
I really love what Mike is doing. He has a simple strategy that is really working. I think sometimes we can complicate revenue models and over think things. Mike offers a free membership, paid membership and paid lessons options. SO SIMPLE!! love it.