Klara Jagosova speaks with Josh Simons — musician, songwriter, entrepreneur, and CEO of Vinyl Group — about his journey from touring internationally with indie band Buchanan to leading Australia’s only ASX-listed music company. Josh shares lessons on creativity, performance, and building sustainable careers beyond the stage.

Drawing parallels between music and sport, the conversation explores:

Growing up in a music-driven family
Transitioning from artist to entrepreneur
Performance, discipline, and career longevity
The creative process behind songwriting
AI, leadership, and the future of music

Whether you’re a creative, founder, or leader, this episode offers practical insights on reinvention, mindset, and long-term success at the intersection of music, business, and technology.

🔗 Connect with Josh: 🌐 Website ︱ 🔗 LinkedIn ︱ 🎤 TEDx ︱ 🎥 Final Investor Video of the Year (LinkedIn)

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