This week on the podcast please welcome Josh Terry who is the manager of Mayday Parade and one of the founders of Sad Summer Festival. This episode felt like a masterclass in mentorships thanks to Josh having a sea of knowledge for us to listen to. Make sure to make out to Sad Summer Festival this season - you won’t want to miss it.  

In this episode of the Don’t Shit On The Bus podcast we will learn:

• How Josh made the jump from managing bands to starting a festival
• What are the most important skills needed to grow in the music industry
• Skills mentors need to have to be able to pass on their knowledge to their mentees
• How COVID help Josh improve on his own skills for Sad Summer Festival

(00:00) Intro
(02:03) Patreon
(02:56) Josh gets on the bus
(03:43) How long Josh has been in the music industry
(05:02) When Josh started working in the music industry
(13:01) How Josh finds the right type of people to have intern for him
(20:20) What makes for a great mentor
(23:44) What it means to do the "un-cool" things"
(27:54) Red flags Josh looks out for before bringing someone on as an intern
(34:30) Knowing when to let someone make the wrong decision
(40:26) Josh's transition from being a manager to starting a festival
(49:46) Entry points to work for Sad Summer Fest
(53:57) Wrap up notes
(54:04) Shower Shoes

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Josh Terry - Guest

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Adam Elmakias - Host

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Edited & Produced by Connor Gaskey