THERE IS NO ONE ANSWER TO ANY PROBLEM | With Peter Pickett and Mark McNulty | The Business Spotlight

In 1998 I had just started my first mechanical engineering job out of school and joined up with the local community band in Lexington, Kentucky.  Most of my engineering graduate studies have revolved around acoustic modeling of the trumpet shape, proving out several observations people had made in the past. However, there was very little work done on the structure and other aspects not associated with the air-column. After playing extensively for many years after completing a BA in music, I wanted to continue my engineering masters studies on trumpet acoustics.In 1999, I bought my first lathe and made several simple heavy bottom caps for my trumpet. To be honest, the first goal was purely aesthetic - change the look of the horn from a traditional horn to a subtly different modern look. The results were as you might expect - too much mass in the wrong place is not desirable. But it was a great and fun start to what has developed into Pickett Brass as we have it today.After several friends mentioned that they'd like some similar trim parts, I made several more sets in various weights. We branched out to making top caps, stems, and buttons on some CNC machines that matched in appearance and weight to the newly refined bottom caps. This created something never before available - a complete and unified trim set that is not only completely customizable but also functional and beautiful to look at. We were in business.Today Pickett Brass and Blackburn Trumpets uses state of the art CNC machines and skilled finishing, along with our years of playing and manufacturing experience with top professional artists today to produce truly one of a kind mouthpieces, trim sets, and instruments that are second to none in quality and design. I truly hope you enjoy the craftsmanship and quality that we have developed over the years.All products are made right here in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.His Key to Success: Complete, irrational and unconscious drive to do what needs to be done, couple with optimism.His Advice for Business Owners: There is no one best way to do anything, your story and your way are unique and valid.  Find your own path.His Book Recommendation: Predictable Success by Les McKeownYou can get in touch with Peter Pickett here on LinkedIn:   / peterpickett  🔔 Want your business to be featured as our next Business Spotlight? Book in your FREE podcast slot today via our website:https://www.businessspotlightseries.com#business #advice #podcast #businessowner #businesstips #growth #businessgrowth #businesslesson #businessessentials #howtostartabusiness #businessstrategy #businesspodcast #motivation #thebusinessspotlight #success This channel covers everything from business management and mindset for business to ideas for a business and starting a new business. Learn how to start promoting business, understand any business, and explore marketing strategies for business. Discover the importance of marketing features, networking for business, and investing in your own business. Gain valuable knowledge for business and practical insights to help you succeed.