Jason Mendelson: Criminal Justice Reform, Music, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset
Progressions: Success in the Music Industry - Un p贸dcast de Travis Ference
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Today鈥檚 guest is musician, songwriter, author and criminal justice reformer Jason Mendelson. Jason currently releases music under the artist name Jace Allen, with all proceeds of his musical career going to benefit various organizations in the criminal justice reform ecosystem. Jason has co-founded two different organizations that help people transition from prison to home with the goal of drastically reducing recidivism rates. Prior to this latest season of his life, Jason has had careers as a start up founder, venture capitalist, lawyer, and professor. We chat about the changes needed in the criminal justice system, how music builds confidence, and why the entrepreneurial mindset applies to much more than just business.In this episode we'll dig in on...Recognizing and taking advantage of "luck"Life as an improveThe best model to increase successful returns to home for formerly incarcerated individualsThe United States is the most incarcerated country in the worldBeing an underdog guyWorking in criminal justice reform since 2015Flipping the hierarchyThe importance of resiliencyLeaning on the visible success of others to inspire change in people Entrepreneurs vs MusiciansTraining people in the prison system and how that transforms youBeing thankful for adversity and learning from your failuresLearn More About Jason Mendelson...Website: https://jaceallenmusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaceallen_musicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaceallenmusic/Jace Allen on Spotify馃摙 Our Sponsors 馃摙Listen to Secret Sonics!Sign Up for Complete Producer Network!猬囷笍 FREE 2025 PLANNING WORKSHOP 猬囷笍https://www.travisference.com/2025plan馃摵 WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE 馃摵 https://www.youtube.com/@progressionspodConnect with Me:馃摤 Newsletter: https://www.travisference.com/subscribe馃摳 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod馃幍TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@progressionspod馃惁 Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod馃寪 Website:聽https://www.travisference.com/馃檹 Leave a Review or Rating 馃檹Apple: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/appleSpotify: https://www.progressionspodcast.com/spotifyCredits:Guest: Jason MendelsonHost: Travis FerenceEditor: Travis FerenceAudio Restoration:
