It Takes an Interview - Mine with Paul Chaney Brought Home How Much I Have Learned as an Indie Player


 A big thank-you to Paul Chaney. He conducted an amazing interview for his podcast about my 35 years as an independent player. That will air next Thursday. That interview got me thinking about how much you learn when you are out here on your own. The learning curve is accelerated in comparison with being a wage slave.

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