#140: Jody Espina (pt. 2 of 2)

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This week on this podcast is part two of our interview with Jody Espina. He’s a saxophonist and founder of JodyJazz, a leading mouthpiece manufacturer. Jody recounts how his business began, grew over the years, and expanded through acquisitions. Anyone interested in becoming a performer or business owner won’t want to miss this interview!

Show Notes:

Jody Espina
https://jodyjazz.com/jody-espina-biography/
 
Jody Jazz
https://jodyjazz.com
 
Mouthpiece
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mouthpiece_(woodwind)
 
Benny Goodman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benny_Goodman
 
Berklee College of Music
https://www.berklee.edu
 
Joe Viola
https://second.wiki/wiki/joe_viola_jazzmusiker
 
John Laporta
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_LaPorta
 
George Garzone
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Garzone
 
Charlie Parker
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Parker
 
Warren Buffett
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Buffett
 
IAJE
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Association_for_Jazz_Education
 
Santy Runyon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santy_Runyon
 
Harry Carney
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Carney
 
Speakeasy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speakeasy
 
Al Capone
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Capone

​Jody’s TedX Talk Creative Confidence

SEO
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Search_engine_optimization
 
Trade Shows/Trade Fairs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_fair
 
Musikmesse
https://musik.messefrankfurt.com/frankfurt/en.html
 
NAMM Show
https://www.namm.org
 
Texas Music Educators Association
https://www.tmea.org/convention/
 
Daniel Chia
https://danielchiaofficial.com
 
McGill Sax School
https://saxschoolonline.com
 
Bettersax
https://bettersax.com
 
message:%3Ccm.1801030725558.awdllk.tjjkydjtut.d@cmail19.com%3E Rousseau
https://rousseaumouthpieces.com
 
Chedeville
https://chedeville.com
 
Embouchure
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embouchure
 
Banda
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banda_music
 
Sofia Zumbado
https://chedeville.com/artists/sofia-zumbado/
 
CAD
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-aided_design
 
CAM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-aided_manufacturing
 
CNC Machines
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerical_control
 
Tiger Woods
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_Woods
 
The Artist’s Way
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Artist's_Way
 
Jeff Coffin
https://www.jeffcoffin.com
 
Omar Henderson
https://chedeville.com/who-we-are/
 
Eugene Rousseau
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene_Rousseau_(saxophonist)
 
Yamaha Saxophone
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/winds/saxophones/index.html
 
Vandoren
https://vandoren.fr/en/
 
Selmer
https://www.conn-selmer.com/en-us/instruments/accessories/henri-selmer-paris-mouthpiece
 
Ron Beanstalk
https://scarincihollenbeck.com/attorney/ronald-s-bienstock
 
HR* Mouthpiece
https://jodyjazz.com/hard-rubber-sax-mouthpieces/
 
Sax On The Web
https://www.saxontheweb.net
 
Small Business Association
https://www.sba.gov
 
Profit and Loss Statements
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/plstatement.asp
 
Shark Tank
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shark_Tank
 
National Council on the Arts
https://www.arts.gov/about/leadership-staff/national-council-arts
 
Mel Tormé
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mel_Tormé
 
Patti Page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patti_Page
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