Ben Thomas turned down a corporate job at Deloitte to pursue his passion for music. Today, he’s a Grammy-winning, multi-platinum producer and engineer with billions of streams and credits alongside Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Pharrell, Travis Scott, and more.
In this episode, Ben shares the real story behind building a creative career from the ground up. He unpacks the mindset, structure, and discipline that helped him go from intern to industry heavyweight.
What we cover:
Why he walked away from the corporate path to bet on himself
His 4-level framework for growing a creative career
How discipline and consistency built his foundation
Lessons from working on over 1,200 songs with Lil Uzi Vert
How to manage ego and navigate roles in high-performance sessions
Why relationships matter more than raw talent
This is a masterclass in patience, work ethic, and building long-term success without shortcuts.