EP 463: Country, Americana Artist and Hunter Bo DePeña

A lot of you probably know that I like talking business and learning business. Some of you probably know that I am also a big fan of new music and underground artists. Recently I got introduced to a gentleman by the name of Bo DePeña. Bo and I hit off talking about the music industry and hunting. We had a fascinating conversation just shooting bows in my back yard and decided we should hit the record button and let all of you join in. Bo is a very interesting guy who has made a pretty good name for himself in the music industry which might be one of the hardest things to do. An avid hunter, Bo has recently also picked up a archery and it was fun to talk about his journey into western big game hunting as well as his journey to build a music career that pays the bills.

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Show Notes:

Intro – About Bo DePena – 0:05:19

Career & Self Progression – 0:15:33

The Music Industry Today – 0:29:26

Time Spent in Texas & NY – 0:38:54

Hunting – 0:44:50

Adapting & Live Events – 0:57:21

Struggles Today – 1:07:40

Obligations, Relationships & Life Balance – 1:13:23

On Stage, Image, & Trends – 1:21:53

Bo’s Music, Where & What to Listen – 1:28:57