The Efficient Hustle

04/13/2026

Mitchell Kenne stays plenty busy these days. But he managed to slow down long enough to be my next Q & A guest. Lots of great insight here, don’t miss this one!

Another installment of my IOWA NICE Q & A series, focusing on Iowans who have made their career touring in the live production industry.

Part of my Iowa Nice Q & A series, celebrating Iowans who have made their career touring in the live production industry.

03/20/2026

Nothing against University of Tennessee Natalie L. Haslam College of Music but I feel they missed out and should include a touring representative in the conversation.

If you know someone who is looking to tour, please share this with them so they can start their journey with some solid insight into the world of touring and live production!

03/17/2026

A Monday through Friday, nine-to-five job is more than some people care to deal with. But others do not like the inconsistency and uncertainty of freelance work. I discuss the good and the bad of each in my new blog.

Live production jobs come in all shapes and sizes. Many of us are freelance, working gig to gig. Others prefer and manage to find a secure position with guaranteed income and a more structured schedule.  With this, several cliches come to mind: ·    &am

03/06/2026

I've wanted to offer a notebook for years. But it had to be high quality, something that can withstand traveling around the world. After years of searching for the right product, I’m excited to launch The Efficient Hustle notebooks!

THIS ORDER INCLUDES The Efficient Hustle Karst A5 Stone Paper Notebook NOTEBOOK DETAILS A5 Hardcover notebook with 144 lined pages High quality recyclable, WATERPROOF, and tear-resistant stone paper *(made without chlorine/ acid/ trees) Expandable back pocket, divider ribbon/ bookmark Lay flat b

02/12/2026

I wrote this a few years back, before things took such an unfortunate turn in our country. But I feel it is more relevant and important to read now than when I initially published it.

Something wasn't right. I was halfway through the burger before I got anyone's attention. "Soy?" I asked, hoping this simple, one-word question would overcome the language barrier. "No, beef." Being a vegetarian, this was not the reply I wanted to hear. However, based on the te

01/22/2026

Not only is JP Huff IV giving an audio presentation at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA this week, he’s also my first Q & A guest of the year!

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This is the first installment of my IOWA NICE Q & A series, focusing on Iowans who have made their career touring in the live production industry.

Part of my Iowa Nice Q & A series, focusing on Iowans who have made their career touring in the live production industry.

01/06/2026

I send The Efficient Hustle newsletter the first Tuesday of every month. Sometimes its about efficiency in production and touring. Some are about efficiency in every day life. Others are about positivity. This month was about Continuity and Efficiency ✈️ - https://mailchi.mp/723cf71dd1e9/continuity-and-efficiency
If you'd like to be included in the next one, sign up on my website!

12/27/2025

It wasn’t F1 speed or precision, but watching the ramp techs at ATL change two tires on an A330, on the ramp, at night in the dark, was no less impressive.

12/12/2025

The people who attend represent a small percentage of those involved in the world of touring and live production.
But these are the ones who care, and want to make it better for everyone, present and future.

Too many friends and colleagues, old and new, to shout out and tag here. But a big thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this happen, and for letting me play a small role this year.

12/08/2025

For all my production people heading to Lititz for Come visit and check out these panels I’ll be taking part in. I’ll have some copies of The Efficient Hustle if you need one too!

See you soon!

11/29/2025

As a production manager I was happy to see my hard work pay off while the show at the base of Copper Mountain was happening without any issues. As a skier I enjoyed watching the snow cat push piles of snow around. Win/ win.

11/28/2025

I wrote it. Not AI, no ghost writers. Support independent everything!