The host suggests that true success comes from creating permanent music that connects deeply with an audience rather than just chasing current trends.

“I believe like it's not about being um hot. It's about being permanent. And what you doing is permanent.”

An artist must prioritize high-quality studio production and video content even when they are just starting out to be successful.

“Like so your quality got to be up to par even if you ain't really having it. Like I used to take my last and spend like hustling the streets. I take my last going in the studio going in a real studio so I can get that push the real quality out.”

He believes the most important aspect of pursuing a career in music is maintaining a deep, personal hunger for the craft.

“I knew I wanted to be the best like I want at the end of this time no matter how long it goes whenever I die whatever I want it to be known that no matter if I ever feel that way or not I will be the best that's ever done this that is like my goal in my life”

Heidi Montag believes her music career was severely hindered by the timing and recovery process associated with her extensive plastic surgery.

“So my album got completely overshadowed because I was supposed to be basically on tour. I Heart Radio asked me to perform. I wasn't physically able to. Um so who knows how successful my music career could have been if it wasn't completely overshadowed by the surgery.”

Building a sustainable and prosperous career in music requires a foundation of talent and staying true to oneself.

“if you want to last and you want to have a a a prosperous career you better have some Talent so Talent is always going to be first with me”

Artists must go back and revisit past difficult life experiences to keep their music authentic and relatable as they achieve greater success.

“so for me specifically it was like going back and like digging through some things I just didn't work out”

As bands become more successful, it is essential to be multifaceted and take on business and marketing roles rather than just focusing on playing music.

“It's not for the most part enough to just be a good band anymore. I think you need to be very multiaceted in having your department in the business”

Artists should invest their time and money into building their own community and home infrastructure instead of relying on traditional external systems.

“I'm trying my best to like build home to a point where I never have to leave. Like, I want [ __ ] to come to the V and feel like LA. Like, man, I got the opportunity to make it and change my life here, too. Like, we got the same infrastructure.”