Let’ s meet Joe …
Hello. What is your name? How long have you been involved in the entertainment business?
My name is Joe Goldsmith. I ' ve been involved with the music and entertainment business for most of my life in some respect or another; be it on stage or behind the scenes. Focusing on the industry side of music, it has been three good years.
When did you know that you wanted to be in this business and what was your motivation?
After I left the teaching profession, I entered into a music agreement as an artist and there I learned what it really takes to " make it ". At that time, making it was not an option for me for various reasons. So, I told myself that if I wanted to be a successful mainstream musician, I had to learn the industry. So I did. I started studying, talking to the right people, setting up business models, making connections, and before I knew it 3 years had gone by and now I am having this interview with MACKIE! My motivation was that I did not want to let myself or my family down. As I said, I had left a very successful teaching position to pursue other dreams and failure was not an option for me. So, I asked God to take the reigns of my life and help me build this ministry. I was and continue to walk in faith.
Who has helped you along the way and inspired you the most?
Faith in God and in His Gospel is what I rely on to keep my head and heart in the right place every day. As far as people, I have a lot of friends who have been in the industry much longer than I so I called to their guidance as matters came up. I gather inspiration from numerous people and sources; I cannot really pinpoint any one particular.
Do you have any special events, shows / gigs coming up?
We are currently planning a tour for the late Summer / early Fall in the MidWest and West Coast. To anyone reading this, feel free to contact me if you are interested in hosting our bands and artists on the tour!
What would you like your legacy to be?
Primarily, I would like for my legacy to be remembered as an example of Christianity doing it ' s thing!... that is helping others, spreading the good news, and living as children of God. I also would like for people to know that we are a music business that can be relied on to help you achieve your goals and to provide only the best product quality of work and service to you and the listeners.
Do you have other interests? What services does your company offer?
Our services constitute a OneStopShop should the musician / band want everything. We provide top notch quality recording facilities, merchandise, marketing, booking, graphic and web design, music videos, managerial services, and most importantly an education of the industry itself. Our goal is to make you a FINDIE: Financially Independent Artist. Meaning, you do not need a major label to give you money to support your career. However, should that be your ultimate goal, we can also act as a stepping stone for you to develop as a music ministry and grow your business to impress the major labels.
Any special words of encouragement or advice for our readers?
Do not ever give up on your dreams. If you believe you are called to write and / or play Christian music, then do it! We would love to hear from you and see how we may be of service.
Go in peace, Help others, Serve the Lord, and as always # SpreadtheWord
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