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Podcast: The Gigging Musician Podcast
Episode: From 9-to-5 to $10K in Gigs: How One Harpist Is Building a Full-Time Music Career
Description: In this episode, Jared sits down with harpist Carrie Tollett to share her inspiring journey from a full-time teaching job to building a growing high-end gigging business. In just a few months, Carrie has booked nearly $10K in gigs by taking consistent action, overcoming introversion, and following a proven strategy. They break down how simple actions like sending emails, going on venue tours, and doing sales calls can create a ripple effect of opportunities—and how she’s preparing to go all-in on music as her primary income source.