Jared Gutstadt is a producer, writer, inventor, and entrepreneur known for his patented technology (the Jingle Player) that transformed the TV marketplace vis a vis his company Jingle Punks. Last year, his podcast “Bear and a Banjo” was a first for the world of media. It was the first podcast to feature an original commercial soundtrack, and in turn, drove headlines as a game changer for the space. Gutstadt’s new company Audio Up is bringing music, brands, and storytelling under one umbrella.Audio Up Media is bringing audio blockbusters to life with music and stories that propel brands, and is also bringing this media from black and white into technicolor. He has collaborated with Bob Dylan, T Bone Burnett , Steven Tyler, Lil Wayne, DJ Khalid, and most recently scored two sports Emmy nominations for his work on LeBron James 89 Blocks. _____ Learn more about Jared and Audio Up.: Website: www.audioup.com The Dennissance Podcast: On iTunes and Apple Podcasts Instagram: @jinglejared, @audioupmedia _____ Learn about: 3:57 - 5:23: How he goes about prioritizing his daily tasks 6:38 - 10:06: How he and his company went from outlaws to mainstream  11:08 - 14:05 : Their early opportunities and The voice  21:00 - 22:36: “like most great inventions, I failed at the main thing” + a movie for your ears  27:54 - 30:00:  The Importance of a curious mind, you’re never going to arrive— you’re still on the journey  34:45 - 36:01: How Dennis Quaid gets open/honest conversations with guests - don’t need someone’s approval + honesty  Jared’s 3 things to get closer to his best self: 1. Continue to build close relationships with friends and family 2. Eat Better and Exercise More 3. Read more _____ If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love THIS EPISODE with managing partner with Alliance Bernstein, Adam Sansiveri!