Episode 31 Nick Gross/Gross Labs: Finding and Living Your Vision

Nick Gross is known as one of today’s most creative trailblazers in media and beyond. His career has spanned the industry in a way that very few have, combining music with business incubation to execute a multitude of passion-driven projects. Beginning with a hit show on MTV, Gross shared his raw talent as a musician and drummer with the world, catapulting him to secure deals with major labels and produce music for top artists such as Ariana Grande, Zendaya and Wiz Khalifa, to name a few. As Founder of Gross Labs, he and his team have created an ecosystem in which artists, businesses, and ideas can flourish, pushing the boundaries of creativity and ingenuity. Most recently, Gross founded Find Your Grind- an education platform rooted in self-discovery, launching nation-wide events and curriculum to thousands of schools and students. You can still find Nick at a drum set with his band Girlfriends and launching the careers of artists at Big Noise Music Group. Gross Labs is a multi-dimensional entertainment and creative shop at the intersection of music, investments, ventures and philanthropy. Their music division, Big Noise Music Group, offers a robust and creative playground to develop artists and their careers. BNMG combines a recording studio, a label, publishing, and an industry-leading live events business that builds out custom festivals centered on music and lifestyle passions. They invest in businesses and people who are acting on disruptive, groundbreaking, and culturally impactful ideas. Gross Labs ideates and develops brands that speak to “what’s next”. Their ventures are in place to add a wider platform of opportunities for artists and on-the-rise entrepreneurs to build their brands. Philanthropy is at the core of everything they do. They believe in the power of youth and providing opportunities to help influence their stories, passions, and purpose. Show Highlights: [00:10] Nick Gross is the president of Gross Labs. Learn more. [02:10] Why it’s so important to Nick to find what you love as soon as possible.  [04:05] Did his parents model this concept?  [05:39] What kept him from going to college right out of high school?  [07:55] How does he view risk and fear?  [11:18] Developing a sense of business is very important but so is creativity.  [13:14] Managing and putting together a business can be a part of your creative process. [14:55] Learn more about his first forays into entrepreneurship. [17:53] How he started building a record label.  [19:04] Ways to approach obstacles for growth.  [20:01] The story behind Gross Labs and Find Your Grind.  [23:50] Why he is so intent on education.  [24:51] How his business set up inherently mitigates risk in a competitive market. [27:45] Why college festivals are difficult to set up and sponsor. [28:47] How does he help people to find their roadmap?  [31:43] Patience is super important to success and big breaks.  [33:12] Learn why having the right people around is important to success.  [36:50] Why having an artist-first approach is important to him.  [37:41] What will his world look like five years from now?  [40:21] Connect with Nick.    LINKS & RESOURCES Nick Gross: www.grosslabs.com   www.findyourgrind.com   Twitter @nickgross Nick's band, Girlfriends, and their latest release: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ3IKnB47SU    Follow The Music Makers:  The Music Makers on Instagram The Music Makers podcast theme song was written and produced by Andy Kushner with help from the rhythm section and horn players of the band, SoundConnection. Sponsor: Kushner Entertainment  Check out Andy's Other Podcast: The Wedding Biz