Breaking the Sound Barrier: Benjamin Shrader on Fortitude, Dyslexia & Music Industry Mastery

As the CEO of Shrader Promotions, LLC, Benjamin has produced concerts and events for chart-toppers like Wiz Khalifa, G-Eazy, and Kevin Gates. But behind the scenes, his story is one of deep grit — battling dyslexia, severe ADHD, and surviving life-threatening brain surgery. Benjamin unpacks how he built a multimillion-dollar production business, how his brain works differently — and why that’s actually his edge, not his obstacle. From turning setbacks into strategy to building resilience in an industry that doesn’t wait on anyone, this episode is packed with truth, tactics, and testimony.  In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How Benjamin Shrader turned dyslexia into a superpower in the music business The mindset and habits that helped him navigate ADHD in high-stakes environments What brain surgery taught him about clarity, calling, and compassion Behind-the-scenes insight into booking and producing top-tier concerts Why the biggest battles often birth the best versions of us  Who This Episode Is For: Creatives who feel overlooked or misunderstood Entrepreneurs battling mental health or neurological challenges Anyone who’s had to reinvent themselves mid-journey Music industry dreamers who want the real blueprint, not the fluff  Quotable Moment from CJ: “Some people build platforms to be seen. Others build ‘em so others can rise. Benjamin did both.”  Guest Info: Benjamin Shrader CEO: Shrader Promotions, LLC Based in: Texas concert market (and beyond) IG: [@shraderpromo] Work Includes: Wiz Khalifa, G-Eazy, Kevin Gates, Snoop Dogg, and more Mission: Championing neurodivergence in the entertainment industry through advocacy, storytelling, and leadership  Listen On: BleavNetwork.com Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music Wherever you stream https://pod.link/1707761906 CJ’s Final Word: “Your story doesn’t need to be perfect — it just needs to be real. This episode proves that broken paths still lead to bold legacies.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.