Meet Darren Paltrowitz

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Darren Paltrowitz. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Darren, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?
A mix of people and experiences. Some of it was instilled in me by my parents and siblings. Some of it comes from watching people who inspire me, whether it be artists I look up, people I have worked alongside or anecdotes I’ve heard. Some of it comes from knowing exactly what I do not want to do or how I want to come across — sort of taking the approach of doing the exact opposite of what I have observed or experienced. But ultimately, my work ethic is rooted in wanting to improve steadily, be proud of what I accomplish every day, and do my best to make things better for those around me.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I started off in the music industry, working on management teams and consulting for artists, which I still do. Most of my work these days is rooted in my work as a licensed Private Investigator. In my “downtime” — which still is probably north of 30 hours per week — I tape interviews for my “Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz” television show and podcast which airs regularly on 90+ channels. Some of those interviews have been incorporated into “DLR Book,” my third book, which will be released via Backbeat Books in January 2024.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Networking, goal-planning, and following-up. Think about what exactly you want to accomplish, then work backwards and break it into smaller steps. As an example, rather than writing a book in a week, plan on writing a few hundred words a day for a few months. And rather than trying to sell that book in a matter of days, buy a directory of literary agents and/or publishers, and reach out to 2 or 3 new people a day for a few months. You may have literally written and sold a book with less than an hour of work a day in 2-3 months. That sort of organization and visualization applies to many facets of work and creativity, from my personal experience.

Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?
First and foremost, talk to someone you know has your best interests in mind. Sometimes that’s a pep talk, and sometimes that’s honest feedback. Don’t just internalize or go into what my mother calls “analysis paralysis.” In addition to that, do something that makes you feel good that you would have no reason to regret, that is the opposite of the roadblock in front of you. Even if it’s as simple as playing a video game, exercising, meditating, and/or watching some comedy. All of that aside, realize that most of what bugs you in the moment probably won’t bug as much — or at all — the following day.

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All photos courtesy of Darren Paltrowitz and/or the Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz

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