Industry Experts: Analysis of Those Who Analyze

Dante Chestnut and LA Reid

Dante though not as well know in the music industry as some talent scouts and label owners has loads of experience to go with his big personality.  Dante is CEO of Don Alesante Music Group (D.A.M.G. Ent LLC).  In his over 20 years in the industry Dante has handled fashion line development, music publishing, radio promotions, marketing, also experienced in both music and media publication promotions.  His impressive resume also includes public speaking, non-profit business ownership and humanitarian work.

Antonio “LA” Reid is probably the most well now record executive in the world.  He has managed the careers of Usher, Avril Lavigne, Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber and these are just some of the many megastars he has discovered.  Before heading meetings at Def Jam or La Face, LA was working closely with Babyface to produce hit after hit for artists like Boyz II Men and TLC.  LA has done it all in the music industry and now is one of the judges of mega music show X Factor, which has a grand prize contract of $5 million for the top individual singer or group.  Much has been built around the rivalry between Simon Cowell, whom is arguably the biggest talent scout in the world, and LA, which should continue to heat up this season.

My particular business will rely heavily on talent and that’s the particular specialty of my two industry experts.  Dante does business with the company I work for, DMG Clearances, and is always looking for new ways to make money.  His philosophy is “If you want to lead people, get behind them”, which speaks volumes to anyone looking to manage artists.  He would want investors to know that he has a solid business plan and belief in himself as well as his new clients.  Belief is most important to him because that would be more than half the battle when convincing investors to back your business; though your business plan should be solid.  LA said recently just about the same thing.  He stated on the X Factor that he has always been able to recognize talent and his ability to do so has made his career.  Ability and belief seem to be the key factors for both of my experts.  They have both been successful in their own right and their confidence to make themselves is what inspires me to carry out my own business plans.  Self-belief, clients you believe in and a solid business plan are the things that will impress your investors.

http://www.damgent.com/

http://www.linkedin.com/in/dantechestnut

http://www.thexfactorusa.com/judges/la

http://www.discogs.com/artist/L.A.+Reid 

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