Rodney Jerkins: Strive For Perfection And Be Beyond Prepared | E54 | In Search Of Excellence podcast

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Episode description

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Episode description

Rodney Jerkins is one of the most successful music producers of all time – he has worked with some of the greatest artists of our time, including Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, and many more.

He has been nominated for 18 Grammy Awards and has won 2 – for the Record of the Year and Best R&B song. He is also an incredible songwriter and musician. His journey to excellence is incredible so tune in to hear more!

(00:00) Working with Michael Jackson

Teddy Reilly promised him to meet Michael Jackson (Teddy organized a trip to NY with Michael)

Several years later Rodney received a call to work with Michael Jackson

Jumped into the plane and waited in the hotel

His dream literally came true

(07:50) Importance of work ethics for our success

Working with Michael was a unique experience (Michael was a perfectionist)

One of the greatest experiences of his life

Rodney saved Michael's life on a four wheeler

Michael being accused of molestation

Michael was a kind and giving person caring for children and humanity

(17:18) Extreme preparation

Extreme preparation is essential (Michael was BEYOND prepared)

The goal is to take the client to the next level

Study and know everything about the client

Deliver the best version of yourself to the client

Show that you are extremely prepared

Success is inevitable

(23:26) The work ethic of Beyoncé and Lady Gaga

Beyoncé is similar to Michael Jackson – she strives for perfection

The secret is extreme preparation

Kobe Bryant and Michael Jackson story

Practice ONE THING until you master it

Killer instinct – the ability to overwork anybody

What’s Lady Gaga like?

Outstanding and special

Working together before she was famous

She believed she became great

(32:10) The influence of faith

One of the nicest guys in the business

Known to be a man of faith

Proud of his songs (hates derogatory songs)

Artists are humans and go through troubling times

There is always a bright light at the end of the tunnel

Made himself available to people

(36:28) Achieving success and paying it forward

50 billion streams of the songs he produced

Finding talent and nurturing talent

Performing Big Daddy Kane at the school talent show

Rodney's favorite song is Bee Gees “How Deep is Your Love” Rodney’s favorite song?

Money as a factor in life and career (money should not be an idol)

If you’re great at what you do, the money will come

(44:32) Fill in the blank to excellence

Rodney's biggest lesson learned

Rodney's top professiona