In this episode, Jesse discusses the often overlooked but crucial aspect of musicians' lives—side hustles. Sharing his personal experiences from bartending to delivering packages during the pandemic, Jesse highlights the importance of having flexible side jobs to sustain a career in music. He emphasizes that there's no shame in having secondary jobs and encourages all aspiring artists to find side gigs that complement their artistic pursuits until they can make music their full-time profession. Learn about the emotional journey, valuable skills gained, and the balance needed to thrive as a musician.

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00:00 Introduction and Purpose

01:00 The Necessity of Side Hustles

01:18 Personal Journey: From Boston to Bartending

04:15 Pandemic Pivot: Amazon Logistics

08:12 Balancing Music and Side Gigs

14:37 Choosing the Right Side Hustle

18:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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