So You Want To Be A Songwriter

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Jenn Schott is a speaker and the songwriter behind Tim McGraw's "7500 OBO" and "Two Lanes of Freedom". Schott also has major cuts with Billy Ray Cyrus, Mickey Guyton, Rascal Flatts, and other names familiar to country radio. In this vulnerable conversation with host Tim Hunze, the highs of success are recounted over Schott's career as well as those seasons that may not feel like what a songwriter sign's up for.00:55- Biography and career highlights03:10- How many publishing deals have been part of Jenn's career?04:43- What made you choose your first publisher out of many?05:39- From your first deal, how was processing your first option toward the end of your contract?07:07- Were you pursuing an artist's career?08:06- Do you remember your first cut?08:49- If your first deal is coming to an end, how do your process your and manage your emotions?10:44- Did you take being dropped personal?12:15- Do you know when a creative partnership with your publisher is coming to an end and how do you manage your personal feelings?13:23- Is there a process that you have maintaining your creativity during business phases?15:20- How hard is it to stay focused on your career than focusing on other's successes?