Curiosity Leads the Way: Theresa Hoffman, Martin Guitar

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Theresa Hoffman discusses her journey in the music industry and the importance of curiosity and company culture.

Theresa Hoffman got her start in the industry on the factory floor at Martin Guitar, and worked her way through every facet of the business to her latest achievement, building the Martin Guitar Custom Shop. She shares how following her curiosity led her each step of the way, why a supportive company culture is key to a career like hers, and stories from the custom shop, reflecting on the power of helping someone create their own unique instrument. Women of NAMM at The NAMM Show! Thursday, January 22 at 10 AM | First Attendee Meet-Up Thursday, January 22 at 3 PM | ReVoicing the Future Live! * CORRECTION* Friday, January 23 at 9:30 AM | Deep Dive Live! Friday, January 23 at 5 PM | Women of NAMM Reception — Donate to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Women of NAMM Fund. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Learn more about Women at NAMM and register for the Deep Dive at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.namm.org/women-of-namm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Follow Us Here: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – This episode was co-produced and edited by Natalie Morrison, Stephanie Lamond, and Julia Olsen. Music by…

People in this episode

Hosts: Natalie Morrison, Julia Olsen, Stephanie Lamond

Guest: Theresa Hoffman

Topics covered

• music industry
• women in music
• custom instruments
• career development
• company culture

Keywords

• Martin Guitar
• custom shop
• career
• women in NAMM
• music

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Martin Guitar, Women of NAMM

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