In part two of Madi and Lor’s conversation with James Coffman, the three dive even deeper into what it actually takes to build a career in the music industry as a creative and life on the road. James shares how genuine relationships opened doors for him to learn video, the story behind creating content for Slipknot and having his work turned into merch, and why saying “yes” to opportunities while preparing financially helped him finally make the leap into full time touring. The conversation unpacks everything from creative burnout and finding your visual style to why social media should be more about the artist than the person behind the camera. James also opens up about the realities of touring, the creatives currently inspiring him, and the mindset that has helped him go from local concert photographer to touring the world with some of the biggest names in alternative music. Packed with honest advice, behind the scenes stories, and the same no gatekeeping honesty from part one, this episode is a must listen for anyone dreaming of breaking into the touring world as a creative.

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