Bob Nanna
The Road Less Traveled
October 11, 2007 | by Noah on the writeup.. Jay on the Video | Permalink
Bob Nanna, director of promotions and public relations for the Threadless t-shirt company, in Chicago, graduated from the University of Illinois, and then he went on tour. As a touring musician for twelve years, Bob did some excellent networking. So excellent, in fact, that it allowed a seasonal packaging position to become what he is doing today. Bob’s degree in communications and advertising, in his opinion, was never meant to actually support a career; it was simply the quickest way to get out of school, and onto the road. Yet, as fate would have it, his degrees now allow him expertise in a field in which he never saw himself working.
Bob’s story is an important one, because often touring musicians are not seen as people who integrate well into society, after their touring dreams have expired. In Bob’s case, however, he never would have been able to get to the position he has, without having gone on tour. He is able to work with bands, for promotions and contests, because he knows the bands, and is able to communicate more efficiently with them. Although parents may not enjoy their children being told to go on tour as a way to better their careers, they will like Bob’s advice to his 23-year-old self. “I would beat myself up, take my credit cards, and slash them up.”
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kelly G Says:
October 11th, 2007
You have got to check out the web-site. These are the most random shirts ever!
Carol Says:
October 11th, 2007
I just want to say how proud I am of the four of you. The videos are getting better and better. And the interviews are more exciting and interesting as the trip progresses. You four are awesome.
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