Ep164: How to ‘Get In the Room’ and Work with Producers Who Will Value & Respect You | with Matt Nix

<blockquote> <p>"Do your work every day, and stay focused on what you care about. Work-life balance doesn't just happen, you have to schedule it."</p> <p>- Matt Nix</p> </blockquote> <p>There's no question that the start of any successful career requires a certain amount of hard work, grit, and even a bit of hustle. If you want to excel further than those around you, there will be times when you have to make sacrifices or trade-offs to reach your goals. But your career shouldn’t come at the expense of your relationships, your health, or your sanity. That’s why it is so important to be clear on what you want and what your values are so you can build relationships with the right people who will respect you.</p> <p>My guest today is writer/director/executive producer <strong><a href= "https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0633180/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Matt Nix</a></strong> who has created and/or run shows like <em>Burn Notice</em>, <em>The Gifted</em>, <em>The Good Guys </em>(an underrated favorite of mine!), and <em>Turner & Hooch</em>. Matt is not only an expert in networking and negotiating, but he has also learned to manage his time effectively so that he and his crews can work reasonable hours while also having a life outside of work. In short, he never asks anything of his crew he wouldn’t be willing to do himself.</p> <p>Regardless of what your career goals are or what industry you work in, building relationships and adding value to the lives of others is an ongoing skill that you must develop and hone if you want to climb to the top. Matt gives us a rare perspective on how to both network and succeed while also setting healthy(ish) boundaries around his time and his creativity. He also shares the secret to “getting in the room” with people at his level. And equally as illuminating is his perspective on how he creates a fair and balanced work environment where people are respected and allowed to have lives outside of the work. See...it can be done!!!!!</p> <p>Trust me, this is a conversation you don't want