Meet Robert Miller (Bold Journey)
Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Robert Miller. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Robert, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
I came of age musically during the British Invasion era of the 1960s and then segued into the Jazz Rock Fusion era of the 1970s. I was sure that I was on track to become a rock star. But life got in the way as it does for so many of us. Marriage, kids, job, obligations. My music dream went off track for 15 years. It took me decades to get it back. When I turned 60 I said to myself it’s now or never. So figuratively I jumped into the deep end of the pool. And it was the best decision that I ever made. Since then I’ve released 14 albums including a Billboard #1, written an Amazon #1 Bestseller book, and started the Follow Your Dream Podcast. This was my purpose. It just took me a long time to find it.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I started my Follow Your Dream Podcast in March 2021 during the depths of the pandemic. We were all in lockdown. As a musician I couldn’t perform or even rehearse, and I needed to find a creative outlet. I had never even listened to a podcast at that time, but after looking into it I became convinced that a podcast allowed for a much deeper level of engagement than ordinary social media. Here we are three years later and things have developed better than I ever could have hoped for. The podcast is ranked in the Top 1% with listeners in 200 countries. I focus on famous musicians and other creatives. And I release all of my music via the podcast, as each episode goes out to thousands of people all around the world. And for me the icing on the cake is that I have been able to collaborate musically with several of my podcast guests including Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), John Helliwell (Supertramp), Elliot Randall (Steely Dan) and Jim Peterik (Ides of March).
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
I tell my musicians that my only requirements are show up on time and prepared. And I also tell them to perform at the top of their game no matter how many, or how few, people are watching.
Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
My parents believed in me and supported me. My father was an amateur trumpet player and guided me into music. My mother made me practice. I remember her saying to me that one day I would thank her for making me practice. And she was absolutely right. Thanks mom!
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