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The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamConversation with David Meltzer: Finding HappinessIn this episode of The Rise, join Skrizz and Adam together with a special guest, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing, host of The Elevator Pitch, three-time best-selling author, motivational speaker, and a Top 100 Business Coach, the one and only David Meltzer! David has made a name for himself as an author and motivational speaker. He has written several books on entrepreneurship, success, and personal development. Some of his notable works include "Connected to Goodness: Manifest Everything You Desire in Business and Life", "Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business", and "Game-Time Decision Making: High-Scoring Business S...2023-05-2118 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamImposter SyndromeWelcome to another episode of The Rise! Join Skrizz (tuning in from Canada) and Adam (tuning in from Paris) as they talk about the concept of imposter syndrome.They discuss the idea of being a successful artist and the pressures that come with it - the challenges of being successful and famous, and how important it is to maintain discipline and humility. Skrizz also shared his ongoing world tour! So if you want to know where, just stay tuned and enjoy!2023-05-1123 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamHighs and LowsWe're excited to share episode number 20 of The Rise! We appreciate all the support and for staying with us since the beginning!In this episode, Join Skrizz and Adam as they talk about facing failure and hardships. They talk about the importance of patience and how we must go through the lows of the journey to get where we want to go.They emphasize that success takes time, effort, and challenges, and that it is essential to stay focused and persistent. They discuss how people tend to lose motivation and stop pursuing their goals when...2023-04-2125 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamGood Friend, Bad FriendHey friends, welcome to another episode of The Rise! Today, we're going to talk about the challenges of balancing friendships while building our careers. Join us to hear why Skrizz says that he hasn't been a good friend, and how he's changing that, and how Adam has struggled to balance friendships on his entrepreneurial journey - including over the last few years as a nomad.Don't miss the ending with more rapid fire.And most importantly, to all of our friends - new and old - we love and appreciate y...2023-04-0620 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamLove While BuildingJoin Skrizz and Adam as they talk about that 4-letter word: L-O-V-E. How do Skrizz and Adam balance love and the commitment to their craft? They discuss their personal experiences and sacrifices that need to be made to have a relationship while pursuing their goals. Skrizz talks about his decision to join AA and become sober - including the rule of not being in a relationship in the first year. They also discuss the role of heartbreak in music and the importance of being shameless and fearless in artistic expression. Skrizz and Adam emphasize the importance of self-improvement...2023-03-3026 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamLove the MudIn this episode of The Rise, Skrizz and Adam engage in a conversation about the significance of having a hands-on approach to business and the need to have a basic understanding of different functions within your business. Adam shares insights into his lead generation company and emphasizes the importance of automating and delegating tasks to focus on bigger picture thinking and growth. They also touch on the dangers of outsourcing too quickly and the role of quality control in ensuring the success of a business. If you are a fan of building business - or a music career...2023-03-2119 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamBuilding as NomadsIn this episode of The Rise, join Skrizz and Adam as they catch up on each other's lives. Skrizz is leaving New Jersey (for now) to start a nomadic lifestyle - joining Adam on his own nomadic living. They also talk about Skrizz's music, where he reveals that he is planning to release two(!) albums this year. They talked about traveling, experiencing new cultures, and how meeting new people from all over the world can spark creativity.2023-03-1622 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamYe and The RiseSkrizz and Adam have the Ye (Kanye West) tracker for a reason. They've been huge fans for decades and have looked up to him for a long time. It's no secret that Ye has been in the news as of late, and not in a good way. Give the episode a listen to hear why the crew thinks the next chapter of Ye, despite the controversy, could be his best one yet.2023-02-0931 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamConversation with Chaz Umamoto: Music in HawaiiIn this episode of The Rise, join Skrizz and Adam together with their 2nd guest, the owner of TheBrewz, Chaz Umamoto. On this podcast, they talked about the music culture in Hawaii and how it affects musicians and songwriters. Chaz also shared about the struggles of the locals when it comes to music and streaming and how he plans to localize music in Hawaii. If you want to know more about Chaz and TheBrewz, you can check their social media accounts below:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thebrewz808/Spotify2022-06-251h 07
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamFirst Time, Long Time?In this episode of The Rise, join Skrizz and Adam as they update us on what's going on in their lives - Skrizz's song Dance with Darkness charted in Germany and Adam traveling around the globe, building his online business.2022-04-2830 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamThe Impact of COVID on MusicOn this episode of The Rise, join Skrizz and Adam as they talk about how COVID-19 has affected the music industry - from small artists to big artists. Skrizz also shares how he adapts and adjusts to this pandemic and why music artists should also adapt - especially the new ones.2022-02-1713 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamCelebrating 2022It's 2022. This year represents new opportunities, new challenges, and a new outlook on life. In this episode of The Rise, we talk about our goals for 2022 and what's top of mind as we gear up for the year - both in terms of music and business - let's see how it turns out! Plus an exciting fan giveaway from Skrizz! 2022-01-1824 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamFrom Idea to SpotifyIf you've ever wondered how Skrizzly Adams (or other artists) take an idea and bring it to life - to production - to Spotify - then you'll love this episode. We dive deeper than ever before, with Skrizz sharing a behind-the-scenes looking into the A to Z process of how he brings an idea to life. 2022-01-1042 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamConversation with Ken Lewis: Making #1 Hits, Working With Kanye & Usher, and Much MoreWe're excited to welcome our first guest on The Rise, the incredibly talented producer, songwriter, mixing engineer, and multi-instrumentalist, Ken Lewis. Ken has been nominated by name for his contributions to 7 Grammy-nominated projects including Usher's Confessions, Eminem's Recovery, Kanye West's The College Dropout, FUN's Some Nights, and others. He has 104 RIAA-certified gold records and four platinum albums. He is the creator of two web-based instructional platforms: Audio School Online and Music School Online. On this podcast, he talked about how it all started, his relationship with music artists, the music industry, his plug-in Greenhouse (it's awesome, check it...2021-09-0357 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamRapid Fire with Skrizzly AdamsOn this episode of The Rise, we switch it up! Let's get to know Skrizzly Adams through a series of rapid fire questions. Favorite food? Favorite song? First crush? Tune in to find out these hard hitting questions and more!2021-08-2117 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamThe S*** They Don't Want You to KnowIt's not a big secret that the music industry is a tough business. The behind the scenes of a worldwide tour, creating chart-topping hits, and the "luxury" lifestyle, lies a dark place that is far from "entertainment". For today's episode, join Skrizz and Adam as they reveal the shocking secrets - both in the music and startup world - the secrets that are hidden behind the surface.2021-07-2929 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamHow to Spot a StarOn this episode, join Skrizz and Adam as they talk about identifying talent - both with entrepreneurs and musicians - and what they look for in a 'diamond in the rough'. They also discuss real estate, Adam meeting Kanye West, and what a typical day looks like for Skrizz.2021-07-1525 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamI Was a PupFor today's episode, join Skrizz and Adam as they talk about their early twenties versus their late twenties - as they both enter the big 3-0 - and what they want to define their 30's. They discuss a variety of topics, including how the music industry has changed with technology. Bonus if you want to know Skrizz's unique birthday tradition...2021-07-0131 min
The Rise: with Skrizz & AdamI Almost QuitOn this episode we talk about why Skrizz got into music - Adam as an entrepreneur, and if there was ever a time where they almost called it quits. We'll talk about how one of Skrizz' songs went from getting no support to winning the International Song-writing competition. The episode finishes with a story from Adam sharing the dark-side of entrepreneurship - and how parting ways with one of his co-founders almost ended his business.2021-06-1730 min