A testament to making your own destiny, holistic hip-hop artist and Bay area phenom LaRussell brings his brand of positive energy to Get Your Ass Up!   Speaking to the value of ownership, tune in as this fiercely independent artist shares his journey from car repossession to turning down 800,000 dollar deals. And how he was able to build his brand by sharing his wins.    Listen in, and don’t miss LaRussell’s tips for up-and-coming indie artists, what keeps him up at night, and why you can still see him driving around in his mama’s car!    KEY POINTS: - Why LaRussell writes down EVERYTHING - Independent artist or major label deal? - How you need to invest in yourself, literally  - Breaking the scarcity mindset  - What is LaRussell’s opinion on bling? - Are rappers responsible for music’s influence on the culture?   QUOTABLES: “I was starting to lose that security of having money in my pocket and feeling comfortable. I had to lose all that. But what I gained in exchange, now I'm in a position where I got everything back times 10.” “Even that conditioning to understand that those aren't steps backward, right? It's just steps. When we feel like we're going back or we lose progress, you're just dropping weight so you can fly a bit better.” “We live in a state now where we have a lot of people that are great at everything, except being a good person. So I'm trying to slowly navigate my life to where I never want to be the n*gga who was a great rapper but a trash human.”   OTHER RESOURCES: LaRussell IG | instagram.com/larussell linktr.ee/Gcompenny   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Join the #1 Real Estate course with over $5 million dollars in success stories!  Start building your Rona Proof Legacy at ronaproof.com/join-ronaproof IG | instagram.com/ronaproof   Learn more and work with Tony “The Closer” Robinson at tonythecloser.com Text Tony yourself and join his VIP list for tips and updates at (919) 822-8525 If you enjoyed the show, please don't forget to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and family. We're committed to bringing you valuable content with every episode, so stay tuned for more! Before we go, let's stay connected on social media. You can find me on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter by searching for Tony The Closer or following the links in the show notes. Your support and feedback mean the world to me, so please feel free to reach out, engage, and let me know your thoughts on the show. Until next time, remember to keep pushing forward, embrace the grind, and Get Yo Ass Up! Social Media Handles: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb9f-68659pyF9ha-TzmJfw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Tonythecloser_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tonythecloserofficial?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonythecloser_