Summary Sandy Gennaro, a world-traveling, award winning, rock and roll drummer, shares his origin story and the lessons he has learned over his lifetime in the music business. Sandy emphasizes the power of visualization and belief in achieving success. He also introduces the BEATS principles: Belief, Enthusiasm, Attitude, Tenacity, and Service. Sandy's journey to success is a testament to the importance of perseverance and surrounding oneself with supportive mentors. He also shares stories of how the “universe” or “God energy” however you want to describe it, and small engagements have shaped his life and career. He believes that this energy force puts certain things in our path to benefit us and that every little engagement can turn into something significant (Butterfly Effect). Sandy emphasizes the importance of living a life of service and treating everyone the same. He also discusses the power of learning from mistakes and making asks while offering help. The conversation comes to a close as he talks about his passion for speaking and teaching, using his experiences as a drummer to entertain and inspire audiences. Takeaways Visualization and belief are powerful tools for achieving success. The BEATS principles (Belief, Enthusiasm, Attitude, Tenacity, and Service) can guide individuals in their personal and professional lives. Surrounding oneself with supportive mentors and building relationships is crucial for success. Overcoming obstacles and maintaining a positive attitude are key to beating the odds. The universe puts certain things in our path to benefit us. Every little engagement can turn into something significant. Living a life of service and treating everyone the same is important. Learning from mistakes and making asks while offering help can lead to opportunities. Chapters 00:00 Origin Story 02:23 Introduction to Sandy Gennaro 03:22 Sandy's Learnings from the Music Business 08:19 Visualization and Belief 11:18 The Power of Visualization 14:17 Beating the Odds 16:02 The BEATS Principles 20:57 The Power of the Universe 21:24 The Universe at Work 21:54 The Universe Engineering Opportunities 22:22 Connections and Synchronicity 23:12 Learning from Mistakes 23:42 The Battle of the Two Wolves 24:09 Rising Above Negativity 25:06 The Biggest Break of His Life 25:30 First Big Gig 26:27 The Power of Small Engagements 26:57 The Impact of a Five-Minute Encounter 27:27 The Value of an Autograph 28:22 Meeting Cyndi Lauper 29:15 Finding Love 29:44 The Power of Relationships 30:28 The Impact of Little Engagements 31:25 Living a Life of Service 31:55 Learning from Mistakes 32:22 Making Asks and Offering Help 33:00 The Courage to Ask for Help 33:27 Going the Extra Mile 34:35 Treating Everyone the Same 35:12 The Drummer's Role 36:10 The Impact of Little Engagements 37:03 Speaking Engagements and Entertainment 39:29 Passion for Speaking and Teaching 42:25 Book and Website How to follow and contact Sandy Website: https://sandygennaro.com/performance-credit/michael-bolton/ Social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sandy.gennaro/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sandygennaro/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandygennaro/ Email sandy@sandygennaro.com
