This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who’s ready to stop letting chaos dictate the quality of their work.

We’ve all experienced it: last-minute requests, unrealistic timelines, and the chaos that comes when others don’t think ahead. In this episode, I talk about why rushed work rarely leads to great results, how constantly scrambling chips away at your standards, and the hard truth that you get what you accept.

Tune in to hear real examples of what boundary-setting can sound like, why pushing back matters, and how to reclaim your time so you stop sacrificing your happiness for someone else’s lack of planning.

• All customers are not good customers: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/all-customers-are-not-good-customers
• When is the sacrifice too much?: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/when-is-the-sacrifice-too-much
• The hard way isn't always the right way: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/the-hard-way-isnt-always-the-right-way

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This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who loves being an entrepreneur—and wants to be known for more than just that role.

My guest today is Michael Fabiano—world-renowned opera singer, pilot, nonprofit founder, and a tech partner building a smart CRM for entertainment venues. Michael and I dig into what it means to break free from labels, why chasing multiple passions can actually make you sharper in each, and the discipline it takes to manage them all.

Make sure you tune in for Michael’s insights on effectiveness, efficiency, and the pursuit of excellence over “good enough”—plus the one rule he lives by: don’t wait in line in life, move when opportunity shows up.

Michael Fabiano is an international musician who has performed leading roles around the world in major opera theaters. He is the President and Co-founder of ArtSmart, a national nonprofit providing free one-to-one music mentorship for under-resourced students. He is also the Chief Business Development Officer at Resonance, a social commerce platform that provides creative professionals and organizations with the mechanism streamline operations, modernize financial systems, and grow their business. A recipient of the Beverly Sills and Richard Tucker Awards, Michael brings the same discipline, focus, and pursuit of excellence from his artistic career into his work as an entrepreneur and leader.

Website: https://michaelfabianotenor.com/

Resonance: https://www.resonanceglobal.com/

ArtSmart: https://pattihuppmusic.com/foundation/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fabiano-19a05a2b/

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This episode of The Art of Entrepreneurship is for anyone who feels conflicted when asked: do you need a vacation, or an escape?

There’s a difference between running away from your life and taking a break to recharge. In this episode, I share how I’ve confused the two in the past, what it signaled about the way I was working, and the mindset shift that helped me build a life I don’t want to run from.

Tune in to reflect on what a meaningful break looks like for you, and how small daily choices can build a life you truly love.

• Driven or drained? Scaling a company without burnout: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/driven-or-drained
• Stop being your own greatest enemy: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/your-own-worst-enemy
• Your thoughts become your reality w/ author & health coach Justine Sloan: https://www.jackiehermes.com/podcast/manifesting-with-justine-sloan

✨ This podcast is produced in partnership with Accelity, a full-service marketing agency for bold people growing bold companies.

If you're ready to level up your B2B marketing, check us out.

→ accelitymarketing.com

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