AJ Pruis on Life Behind the Songs

<p>Originally from Michigan, AJ is one of my dear friends, a songwriter, producer, and husband, here in Nashville. Join us as we talk about the story of how we met, the process of building a song, what success looks like in the industry, and how I earned the title of matchmaker... essentially. Let&#39;s go to the Story House with AJ Pruis!</p> <p><strong>Episode resources and more: </strong><a href="https://www.matthewwest.com/podcast/ajpruis" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">matthewwest.com/podcast/ajpruis</a></p> <p><strong>Follow AJ </strong>on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajpruis/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.</p> <p><strong>Listen to AJ’s songwriter/producer playlist on Apple</strong> and hear some of the hits he wrote <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/aj-pruis-the-songwriters/pl.e257c1185ced41ba8a6d2f62d33a55e3">here</a>.</p> <p><br></p> <p>SPONSORS</p> <p><a href="https://simplyearth.com/"><strong>Simply Earth</strong> </a><strong>- </strong>FREE 80ml Essential Oil Diffuser when you subscribe using our URL, <a href="https://simplyearth.com/WEST">simplyearth.com/WEST</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://samaritanspurse.org/occ"><strong>Operation Christmas Child</strong></a> - Operation Christmas Child is a project of the Christian international relief organization, Samaritan’s Purse, and is the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. Visit <a href="https://samaritanspurse.org/occ">SamaritansPurse.org/occ</a> to learn how to pack a shoebox or build one online!</p> <p><a href="https://hiyahealth.com/WEST"><strong>Hiya Health</strong></a> - We&#39;ve worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best-selling children&#39;s vitamin! Receive 50% off your first order by going to <a href="https://hiyahealth.com/WEST">hiyahealth.com/WEST</a>! Get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. This deal is not available on their regular website.</p> <p><a href="https://shopify.com/west"><strong>Shopify</strong> </a>- Shopify grows with your business no matter how far or bi