The price of a ticket tells a bigger story—and Tommy D is here to pull back the curtain. From a kid throwing house parties to the promoter behind packed midweek rooms and an award-winning club sound, his path was set for festivals at the Meadowlands. Then came a meeting that changed everything. Tommy recounts how a dominant player, he alleges, used its grip on talent, venues, and ticketing to force an ultimatum. He says the fallout didn’t just hit his business; it hit artists’ paychecks and f...
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The price of a ticket tells a bigger story—and Tommy D is here to pull back the curtain. From a kid throwing house parties to the promoter behind packed midweek rooms and an award-winning club sound, his path was set for festivals at the Meadowlands. Then came a meeting that changed everything. Tommy recounts how a dominant player, he alleges, used its grip on talent, venues, and ticketing to force an ultimatum. He says the fallout didn’t just hit his business; it hit artists’ paychecks and f...
Management by Walking Around: Building Trust Through Engagement
JD's Journal
24 minutes
3 months ago
Management by Walking Around: Building Trust Through Engagement
What makes a leader truly unforgettable? It's rarely their technical expertise or business acumen—it's how they make us feel seen, valued, and respected as whole people. Drawing from over four decades of leadership observation and experience, this episode explores the profound impact of authentic employee engagement. Starting with a powerful quote from Maya Angelou—"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel"—we jour...
JD's Journal
The price of a ticket tells a bigger story—and Tommy D is here to pull back the curtain. From a kid throwing house parties to the promoter behind packed midweek rooms and an award-winning club sound, his path was set for festivals at the Meadowlands. Then came a meeting that changed everything. Tommy recounts how a dominant player, he alleges, used its grip on talent, venues, and ticketing to force an ultimatum. He says the fallout didn’t just hit his business; it hit artists’ paychecks and f...
