How He Became the Most Powerful Headhunter in Music
Tom Truitt is a pioneering Music Industry Headhunter who built a unique career helping music companies hire top executive talent.
In this episode, Tom shares how he transitioned from tech recruiting into the music business, why money alone doesn’t create fulfillment, and how networking and culture fit drive success in entertainment.
📝 Show Notes:
01:10 Why the music industry needed headhunters
03:47 Beyoncé’s management company became his first client
05:17 Biggest misconception about recruiters
06:57 Why the music industry is intensely social
11:24 Why “Smartest People in the Room” changed…
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