Significant Career Lesson From a DJ as an Independent Artist

Jangsoon's significant career lesson involved independently producing events, leveraging "connections to brand ambassadors and bar managers" from their bartending experience. This hands-on approach taught Jangsoon "what it takes to create a successful event" and the importance of following through on ideas, a valuable skill applicable beyond event planning.

Event Production, Entrepreneurship, Networking, Independent Business, Creativity

Advizer Information

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Job Title

Company

Undergrad

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Jangsoon Park

Independent Artist

Northwestern University. Did not graduate

N/A

Economics

Arts, Entertainment & Media

Creative

Pell Grant Recipient, Immigrant

Video Highlights

1. Producing your own events helps you learn what it takes to create a successful and sustainable event.

2. Start from the ground up to gain valuable experience and learn about event creation.

3. Many people have ideas, but following through and bringing them to fruition is key to success.

Transcript

What is one lesson you've learned that has proven significant?

I think I started by producing my own events. I used to bartend for about 10 years, and because of that, I had a lot of connections to brand managers, ambassadors, and restaurant owners.

I've been very fortunate because they've given me the freedom to create my own nights at bars. They've backed me by sponsoring events or giving me advice.

When you start something from the ground up, you really learn what it takes to create a successful event that can keep going. A lot of people have ideas, but it's hard to follow through and make them a reality.

Creating and producing something on your own is a really good experience. You learn a lot from doing something like that.

Advizer Personal Links

Instagram.com/jazzyjangsoon