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Troy Carter's Journey from Financial Struggles to Managing Lady Gaga
TLDR Troy Carter, Lady Gaga's manager, overcame debt and financial insecurity through hard work and determination. He now looks for self-aware entrepreneurs with a genuine mission and emphasizes the importance of curiosity and preparation in his approach.
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Business travelers are finding that mixing leisure with work trips keeps them recharged and excited.
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Troy Carter almost lost everything due to debt before becoming Lady Gaga's manager, a partnership that turned both their lives around through hard work and determination.
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Troy Carter highlights the deep personal connection and sense of protection he felt towards Lady Gaga, emphasizing the hard work and dedication involved in promoting her music despite financial struggles and uncertainty.
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Independent artists today are finding new ways to make money through touring, merchandise sales, and streaming, breaking away from the traditional reliance on record labels for income.
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Troy Carter's background of financial insecurity and risk-taking has shaped his entrepreneurial journey and tolerance for risk.
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Troy Carter looks for hungry, self-aware entrepreneurs with a genuine mission and willingness to learn, rather than focusing solely on their past experiences or pedigree.
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Troy Carter emphasizes the importance of curiosity and preparation in his approach to interviewing and investing in entrepreneurs.
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