In this episode of FlowZone, I sit down with Gianni Michelini — a musician-turned-entrepreneur whose journey spans the music industry, education, and now real estate.

Gianni opens up about his wild career pivot—from being signed by Warner Music & Universal, rubbing shoulders with industry legends, and getting airplay in Hollywood… to having his music shelved by a major label. But his story didn’t stop there.

He reveals the gut-wrenching moment he lost control of his own music, how he turned adversity into leadership, and why fearlessness is the key to success—whether in music, business, or life.

If you’ve ever faced rejection, been blindsided in your career, or questioned your next move, this episode is for you. 00:00:00 — Who is Gianni Michelini?

00:02:08 — The moment he felt like a real artist

00:03:25 — Winning awards & breaking into the music industry

00:06:18 — Flying to Europe to get a record deal

00:07:38 — Signing with AC/DC’s former manager

00:12:15 — The moment Universal shelved his record

00:17:09 — How he rebuilt himself after the music industry let him down

00:20:12 — Founding the National Music Academy

00:25:50 — The difference between an artist and a musician

00:30:04 — Customer experience: The key to business success

00:34:02 — What he learned from working with a billionaire

00:38:08 — Why nobody truly knows what they’re doing

00:42:14 — Closing Statements

Follow Gianni Michelini:

LinkedIn: /giannimichelini

Instagram: /gianni_michelini

Gianni’s Businesses:

National Music Academy: https://anam.com.au/

Henderson Advocacy: https://henderson.com.au/

Follow Mark Kentwell:

Instagram: /mark_kentwell

TikTok: /mark_kentwell

LinkedIn: /markkentwell1

Mark’s Businesses:

Presence Real Estate: https://presence.realestate

Nexr: https://nexr.com.au