ENTREPRENEURS B City: What inspired you to become a musician? BH: I was amazed when anyone had a guitar and was desperate to just get my hands on one. I was fortunate enough to be around a bunch of great music as a kid - thanks to my grandfather Gordie Tapp. B City: What inspired you to take the leap to give up the stability of employment to be your own boss? BH: I’m not sure if it was a choice or a necessity. I have a hard time working in a situation that I can’t sink my teeth in to or get excited about. When I am creating projects for my band or business I will obsess over it until I can walk away from it. B City: What is the greatest pleasure of being your own boss? BH: I do what I love for a living. I have flexibility in my schedule to pick up and take my kids on a surprise camping trip mid-week or take off on a last minute vacation really is pleasure and keeps life exciting. B City: What is the biggest pain of being your own boss? BH: I am much harder on myself than any boss I have ever had. B City: What is failure to you? BH: Not enjoying life. B City: What is success for you? BH: Being fulfilled with the life you lead. B City: What continues to inspire you to keep working in business for yourself? BH: I love what I do.
Brad Hails Photo by Marcie Costello Photography 22 BCity Summer 2014
Brad Hails The Killin’ Time Band
“I create Music. As long as I can remember I have always been drawn to anything musical.”
