Episode 120: Hanging With Rich Wetzel

<p>My guest for this episode is Rich Wetzel.</p> <p>Rich is all about the work. Whether it’s in the practice room or in the gym, Rich understands the importance of having a strategic approach if you want to achieve dramatic improvements. Rich has proven himself as a powerful lead trumpet player, a successful salesman, and, most recently, as an award-winning bodybuilder. Rich is a living testament that you are never too old to recreate your mind, your body, and your life.</p> <p>Check out what Rich has to say about practice room chops, having a consistent approach, the importance of recovery, mixing things up, the Frank Minear Method, getting gig ready, finding what works best for you, ah-ha moments, inspiring others to create change, keeping things simple, tips on how to improve your health and trumpet playing, combining music and business, building a career in music, and so much more!</p> <p>So pour yourself a big glass, pull up a chair, and let the hang begin!</p> <p>--------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>Sound like a million bucks without breaking the bank with Barkley Microphones: http://barkleymic.com/</p> <p>Let Vennture Mouthpieces help you on your search for the perfect mouthpiece. Use the code "TRUMPETGURUS21" to get 10% off your purchase: https://www.vennture.mp/</p> <p>If you play hard, you need to make sure you show your chops some love with Robinson's Remedies products: bit.ly/ChopLove</p> <p>Let Jose help you master your mental game: bit.ly/MindfulnessSecrets</p> <p>-------------------------------------------------------------</p> <p>00:00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:03:34 Practice room chops</p> <p>00:08:07 Having a consistent approach</p> <p>00:11:35 The importance of recovery</p> <p>00:16:08 Mixing things up</p> <p>00:19:13 The Frank Minear Method</p> <p>00:26:11 Getting gig ready</p> <p>00:28:41 Finding what works best for you</p> <p>00:31:24 Ah-ha moments</p> <p>00:41:57 Inspiring others to create change</p> <p>00:50:12 Keeping things simple</p> <p>00:57:00 Tips on how to