- As a music fanatic, the story of Berry Gordy was just mind blowing to me; it was crazy to me to see the literal entrepreneurial process in such textbook format. One of his first ventures, 3D Record Mart, expressed his interests in a company, but it wasn't profitable. Him continuing to the extreme music success he now has was truly admirable. There really wasn't much I didn't admire.
- Berry Gordy's competencies included his talent in music and his drive and persistence that allowed him to capitalize on this ear for music.
- I was a little bit confused by some of the music side of the reading, but it was otherwise straight forward.
- "I'm an aspiring musician, how do you think I should capitalize on my talent like you did?"
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Who was your favorite musician to work with?"
- I think Gordy thought it was likely hard work at the beginning of the entrepreneurial process, when funds are low and your drive needs to be at an all high to make it. I share this opinion whole-heartedly.
Hey Francis, I really enjoyed reading your review of To Be Loved by Berry Gordy. I've never read this book so I was interested to see what you thought and some of the things you've said are really surprised me. I can tell that he was a very admirable man by your account. After reading your reflection I can tell that this is definitely a book that I'd like to read soon.
ReplyDeleteThis was an interesting read, prior to this blog I haven't heard of Berry Gordy. What interests me the most is how would a record executive survive today or could someone like him exist again? Because in today's age of streaming and torrenting music is becoming more and more accessible. How would someone like him reinvent the market to return record producing to its glory days?
ReplyDeleteAs an appreciator of music, I can understand your enthusiasm for big names, but even I myself have not heard who Berry Gordy but may have heard his influences. What are some of the core competencies and routines that Berry went through to maintain his musical ability or expand his knowledge or skillset? If you know of any what would you implement in your life to come close to Berry's talent?
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