Clients and Their Comments

Rabbi Andrew Hahn, the Kirtan Rabbi - Jeri Goldstein is "Dr. Gig." She has shown me ways to make booking and planning tours easier and less stressful. She methodically helps you get the necessary materials at hand, plan strategically, begin to manage a team and think long-term. But she is more than this: She also gets to the root of what is holding you up, what is blocking you from realizing your full potential. She is half business consultant, half booking shrink. All of this has enabled me not to let the business get in the way of what's important: being creative and getting out to share the chant. Hence, she is, for me, Dr. Gig!

Andrew Leonard - "Jeri is a great outside the box thinker. Whenever I talk to Jeri about an aspect of my career I want to bring to the next level, her suggestions are practical and leave me feeling that anything is possible. Whether working with her at a retreat (the food is amazing!) or on the phone during a consultation, Jeri's is able to zero in, find a solution, and explain the concept-including the steps necessary in an easy to understand way."

Cathy Bollinger - "Jeri really helped us prioritize our communications effort. She urged us to rethink our website first since this would be our first point of contact with many of our customers. She gave us practical advice that could be easily implemented into our business."

Celia Slattery - "Jeri Goldstein has given me invaluable support in growing my performing and teaching business. Her knowledge of the business of booking and touring is vast, but what is even more valuable is her ability to sense each client as a unique individual. She has helped me to define and build on what makes me different and to identify and capitalize on my special niche. She's also incredibly generous and gracious with her time and advice. A great investment in your career!"

Claudia Russell & Bruce Kaplan - "Jeri has provided us a unique service by combining a natural gift for strategic thinking with decades of music business experience. And, it's not canned, cookie-cutter advice. It's been custom consulting that is tailored to our situation. But if you're more of the do it yourself type, go ahead and read her book. It's the single best book I've read that is written for working musicians."

Coco & Lafe - "She was and continues to be brilliant! In less than two years we were touring nationally, following the harvest and sunny weather, playing only regions and cities we had the desire to explore. She helped us build the music life we love. Jeri gave us specifics. She showed us how to manage our time and the wisdom of following through with promotion. I have no doubt we would still be trying to break into the club circuit and stressing over how to pay our bills if Jeri Goldstein wasn't helping us."

Dan Crary - "Once again you have been an oasis of sanity and good info about the business side of our music as we try to negotiate this territory effectively. Thanks for the great conference and the feeling of confidence your expertise and help inspire. When we get stuck again, we'll be back!"

Darren Nelsen - "I really enjoy working with Jeri. Our monthly phone consults are illuminating. Jeri brings insight to issues and opportunities I'm dealing with and helps keep me focused on my goals and career. She offers real, use-it-now advice that gets you going! I highly recommend her programs, especially Manager-in-a-Box."

Dean Regan - "Jeri has a magnificently gentle laser focus. Not only does she help me see the big picture, but she helps me feel excited about how I focus in on the big picture. That big picture focus effectively trickles down into my daily work flow. She has a wealth of information that she compassionately shares...and it's just plain fun working with her."

Erica Wheeler - "With Jeri's help I was able to transition ten years ago from being "just" a touring singer/songwriter to a speaker, educator and conservation advocate. Jeri helped me see a broader vision for myself and my career. I was once in an endless cycle of tour, record, tour, recover and repeat. After 10 years I was ready for something more. I am sure at the time I went kicking and screaming into this brave new world. All I really wanted to do was be a successful touring singer, songwriter. Jeri saw how I could take my passions, weave them into my music career AND earn more money and have more fun while doing it. Now I know it was my larger purpose to use all my strengths and talents in conjunction with my music to connect with communities helping people find and express their "sense of place."

Guy Mendilow - "Jeri is someone on whom I can count. Whether tweaking a press kit, co-writing a press release to hand off to a publicist, finding the right assistant or helping hone (and stick to!) professional and personal creativity goals, Jeri's help has been both meaningful and timely. Aside from working with Jeri one-on-one, I have sent my assistant to her "booking agent school" which has been quite helpful...It has been a pleasure to work with someone as consistently resourceful, punctual and experienced as Jeri."

Jesse Moore - "Jeri Goldstein's advice has been so helpful. One phone call and I was setting up my first solo tour. It was a great success. Jeri really knows what she's talking about. I'd recommend her to any artist looking to advance their career."

Joel Laviolette - "In a sea of endless chatter on how to "make it" in the music business, I have found Jeri's advice to be continuously concise, pragmatic, and-most importantly-effective. Over the years, Jeri has continued to impress and surprise me with her fresh insights and her ability to quickly get to the root of a situation and figure out the best plan to move forward. I feel lucky to have found a friend and mentor in Jeri Goldstein"

Johnette Downing - "The Marketing and Managing Guru for Musicians, Jeri Goldstein offers practical advice to help musicians chart their career paths and stay on course."

Judy Pancoast - "I listen to each of her weekly Biz Booster Hot Tips with a pen and paper to write down her advice and it always points me in the right direction. I keep her book right on my desk and consult its well-thumbed pages over and over again...But the Booking and Touring Course and the consult I had with Jeri were the two things that really opened my eyes to new possibilities. Jeri may be the "Manager in a Box" but she excels at thinking outside the box and coming up with new and creative ways to market one's music. I believe that my work with Jeri has been integral to building the confidence to move forward and reach for higher levels in my field. I wasn't born with that kind of drive and confidence and it took me years to cultivate it. I'm very grateful for Jeri for helping me believe that I can do it. And look....now I've got a Grammy nomination!"

Kate Michaels - "I found Jeri through her outstanding book How To Be Your Own Booking Agent. We've been working together for two years now and without a doubt, she helps me get more performing opportunities! She is a great coach. I always find her perspectives on the work I'm doing to be fresh and helpful. She's an excellent mentor and a valuable part of my team."

Kenny Woods - "Jeri Goldstein has the uncanny ability to unearth the gems within that have been there all along, waiting for a guiding light. For a glitzy glamorous flash-in-the-pan ego massage, seek elsewhere. Goldstein truthfully and fearlessly helps an artist to embrace the step-by-step journey - like any great guide, she leaves it up to you to actually unlock your own magic."

Kevin Asbjornson - "I am most grateful to Jeri Goldstein for encouraging me to trust and understand who I am as a person and then integrate my talents as a composer, recording and performing artist into meaningful products and purposeful services to my customers."

Lowry Olafson - Jeri has been my business coach for over ten years. Having regular, timely access to her insight, ability and breadth of experience has transformed my working life. Our meetings are collaborative, sustaining exchanges that take me from wherever I am, with whatever is on my plate, and leave me with tangible projects and ideas, and an ever-renewing sense of possibility. Her mentorship has enabled me to improve my own business and communications skills, to identify and reach new audiences, and create opportunities that are more fulfilling, both artistically and financially. Oh yeah, and she's also a lot of fun!

Mary Louis Knutson - "I followed Jeri's advice on how to negotiate higher fees for myself and my client came up with another $800 from his original offer. Unbelievable! And, it was so easy, as Jeri practically told me what to say word for word. It's been an amazing benefit to have access to her expert advice."

Max Tell - "If I could implement just 10% of what Jeri Goldstein offers I'd be very rich today. Sometimes, when I feel bold, where business matters are concerned, all I have to do is dip into Jeri's treasure-trove of suggestions, and I'm guaranteed success."

Nathen Aswell - "After many years as a successful "sideman," I'm now focusing my energy on my OWN musical path. I've been working with Jeri since September of 2010, and I greatly enjoy our connection; her thinking always gives me a fresh perspective on things (she's FULL of good ideas!), and she has a kind and generous heart. THANKS, Jeri - you're a GIFT!"

Ramona King - "I don't think Jeri believes miracles are far-fetched. Already I've telephoned what may be called potential top-gun clients...something I would have not done on my own. I even tried to persuade her into making the calls for me. The woman would not budge. She said, "You've got to do this for yourself." I did and am glad for it. An artist has to stand her own ground and Jeri knows how to mix warmth with accountability and action. For me the miracle was taking the leap of faith. To Jeri it's just a matter of acknowledging and trusting the gift that already exists inside of you. I am so grateful to be working with her. I can see the realities of my potential unfold right before me. There is a certain amount of pride that comes in knowing the business. Jeri's been in the business a long time. She knows, feels, and understands the artist in this business. I would recommend her to any performer who is ready to get her career soaring."

Todd Mosby -
Classical Indian/Jazz Guitarist,
Guitar Instructor-The Mosby Method Guitar Books
www.ToddMosby.com

Tom Nothnagle - "The overarching quality about her work in training musicians and artist managers is that she is trustworthy. This really comes through in all her resources and in her interactions as well. What a precious treasure it is to know of a trustworthy place to turn! When you discover integrity in the world of independent music, you can thank dedicated mavericks like Jeri who have helped nurture it at the roots."

WeMustBe - "Jeri's consults have given our mission confidence and focus. She has the answers to all the questions that artists have, taking the guesswork out of the next step. We would highly recommend that anyone trying to further there career, take advantage of Jeri's expertise and creativity."

Wendy Waller - "No doubt about it Jeri is an amazing teacher! She has the knowledge and expertise to show an artist the possibilities that are available. She is a master at clarifying and untangling any problem, or question. With her eye and ear for detail she can create the perfect road map; she's brilliant! I have learned more in the past year from her than in my many years in the music biz. I am grateful for her guidance!"