The possibility to fuze your passion with what you learn in Sauder was exemplified by Tom Dobrzanski during his presentation in class. Tom owns Vertical Studios and uses his businesses skills for artist management and tour booking as well as just managing the whole studio.
Currently this Vancouver based recording studio has recorded well known artists such as Said the Whale, Hey Ocean!, and We Are The City. The recording studio has been growing in popularity that it is expanding into a larger industrial-residence space.
Tom discussed not only the background of his company but also how he initially funded the company, which is basically the main aspect of starting a business. It was interesting to learn how a sad story ended up funding his now very successful business. (this really does enforce the cliche “every cloud has a silver lining”!). He also talked about how he was always very passionate about music and how great it was to be working in the music industry while still applying what he learned in Sauder.
His presentation really enforced the idea that it is possible to work and still do what you are passionate about. And isn’t that what’s important anyways?