We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jobe Woosley a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Jobe, appreciate you joining us today. What do you think matters most in terms of achieving success?
I think in order to be successful you need to be willing (and able) to give more than is expected. Wow the audience, the venue, the client, every time, bring new ideas and show that you are honing in on your craft. Whatever it is you do, do it with 110% conviction.
I’ve found this to be true in any business whether it is performing live music or selling a job to an agriculture client. I want them to know I have my heart in this.
Jobe, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I’m a songwriter at heart. I have dabbled in many business ventures and career paths but one thing that has always remained through my life is the ability to write a song. I never have control of what the songs will be about but when I get that sudden urge to write I let it all flow onto paper. Currently I write music for two groups, My own personal project (Jobe Woosley & Co.) and DTW a 12 piece funk/rock band from Corvallis Oregon. If I have some high energy song that is knocking at my door I pass it to DTW.. If it is a heartfelt folk song with a somewhat sad story (haha) I have to take it for my own.
I also work for a small business doing marketing/sales and project management. This company has showed me what it takes to have grit and go the extra mile for people who are willing to take a chance on hiring us. Every job I take on feels like a personal reflection of who I am. I want to leave the client feeling like they got more than expected for what they paid for. Business is universal and every industry can learn from each other. I think it’s crucial to listen to people’s stories and find meaning in them no matter what background or industry they are in.
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
Playing live music as a small time singer songwriter/ band always has challenges. Pay, audience, venue type ect… I’ll never forget the time I set up and I was excited to play at a small market in Eugene, Oregon. A lady came up and asked “what time does the music start” I said “7pm, did you come down to listen?” She said “No, I want to make sure we are gone by the time you start” 😂 I literally laughed out loud. How could I be upset, I’m not anyone special. I was hired to entertain the people who came. I have always battled the feeling that know one is listening to my words or cares what this song means. It can be very tough to poor your heart out and receive nothing in return from an audience. I feel at this point in my career the less I care the better the result is. Lately I’ve been giving it my all at any venue I play. I understand that I was hired to do a job. I am entertainment. Just like any other business do your job well and you will get noticed. It feels great to have an audience roar but it doesn’t come without sacrifice and some serious hard work.
How do you keep your team’s morale high?
Humor….. Honestly some of my favorite people I have worked with in any business has always been brought together through humor. Don’t take yourself or your business too serious. We all know when to buckle down and make stuff happen, but if we can laugh at our own expense it all seems to fall into place a little easier.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobe.woosley?igsh=Z2JxYjZyMGxwZWto&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19biguHo2j/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobe-woosley-154775226?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@jobewoosleyco?si=GXAx9vcSz-ZfJJhW
Image Credits
Jobe Woosley & Co.
DTW
Advanced Land Management LLC