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Ash got his start in the business as a touring artist, a DIY promoter and a booking agent. Building the label from a tiny Venice Beach studio apartment running his own mail-order with his mom to what it is today has been no easy task. The laptop that he started it all on was put on display at the Grammy Museum’s Golden Gods: History of Heavy Metal Exhibit. With millions of albums sold and millions of followers on Sumerian’s YouTube channel, billions of streams and several Grammy nominations, the cultural relevance of Sumerian Records is at an all-time high. Avildsen is also known for his work as a writer and film director. His last movie American Satan was picked up by Miramax for worldwide distribution and is currently on Showtime. Avildsen is also known for his work as a writer and film director. His last movie American Satan was picked up by Miramax for worldwide distribution and is currently on Showtime. He won Best Director at Peekskill Film Festival as well as Best Narrative Feature At Sacramento Film Festival, Intendance Film Festival and Oceanside Film Festival. His latest project is the scripted TV music drama series “Paradise City” which premiered in March of 2021 and charted #1 on its streaming platforms. The series stars Bella Thorne, Disney’s Cameron Boyce and several stars from hit shows such as Sons Of Anarchy, The Sopranos, Entourage, The Walking Dead and more. Ash’s father is Academy-Award winner John Avildsen (ROCKY, THE KARATE KID, LEAN ON ME) whom he never met until he was 34. He grew up always knowing who he was and carrying his last name, but having no relationship with him. When they finally met, they developed a beautiful friendship and bond. John passed away in the Summer of 2017 with Ash by his side.
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Creating a mutually beneficial partnership means laying the groundwork for success upfront. When businesses partner together — whether for an ad campaign, product launch, promotion or any other reason — both should reap the rewards. But to ensure it’s a successful endeavor for all parties involved, there may be some necessary planning to do. While the process doesn’t need to be complicated, there are some important steps to be taken and considerations to be made before either business will feel satisfied. To shine some light on those steps, 13 members from Rolling Stone Culture Council list some of the key actions to take to make sure your next partnership is a successful one.
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When you’re caring for your company, it can be hard to take care of yourself as well. For better or worse, "hustle culture" has become popular among the entrepreneurial community. It's sometimes viewed as a badge of honor to be constantly busy and "hustling" to grow your business. However, when you don’t take time away from work, you run the risk of inducing health- and emotional-related issues that could set you back. That’s why it’s important to take time for self-care, especially if you’re always on the go or constantly feel the need to be productive. To help you find balance, 13 members of Rolling Stone Culture Council give their best tips for busy leaders who may have to "force" themselves to step away from their jobs.
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To ensure success, it's critical to learn how to identify the right candidates from the start. Regardless of the product or service you offer, the right team can make all the difference for the success of a business. Hiring the right people who are highly motivated and skilled can have a major impact on your ability to scale. But finding these people and knowing whether they are the right fit for your company and team can be a challenge. To help leaders find the best future team members, 13 members of Rolling Stone Culture Council offered their advice. Below, they explained how to zero in on the people who will help your business grow.