#109 - Talking Tour Management & Branding with Ed Wimp (Earth, Wind, & Fire and A$AP Rocky's Tour Team)

Today, we speak with Ed Wimp. Ed Wimp is a Speaker, Author, Tour Manager, Artist Manager, and Musician from Orlando, Florida. After graduating college, Ed began transitioning into the business side of the music industry when he began working as part of the road management staff for R&B legends Earth Wind & Fire. From there, he was able to travel and tour with hip-hop icon A$AP Rocky. In the Fall of 2016, Ed released his debut book, Building Fans, Fame & Wealth: The 18 Revenue Streams of Music. The book shares real life stories from the music business, and encourages musicians to think outside of the box to develop several revenue streams. While staying involved in the fast moving music industry, Ed earned his Juris Doctor from the Florida A&M College of Law. He currently holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Monmouth College and a Master's Degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. Ed is an avid golfer and takes the opportunity to play whenever his busy schedule allows.www.edwimp.com  Twitter: @edwimp  Resources and Recommendations: Books to read: Getting to yes: Negotiating Agreement without Going In by Roger Fisher and William L. Ury Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill How to Win Friends and Influence by Dale Carnegie