I'm the CEO of Big Machine Records. I've worked with artists like Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts — here's a day in my life.

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Scott Borchetta.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Scott Borchetta, the 63-year-old CEO and chairman of Big Machine Label Group, based in Nashville. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I struggled to find a job after taking the federal buyout last year. I had to expand my search nationwide to land my next role.

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Jide Adebowale.

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My friends resent me for having more money than they do. Am I wrong to think they should just work harder?

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I make an extra $925 a month by renting out parking spaces. It's the easiest source of passive income I've found.

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8 Americans explain how capitalism has shaped — and failed — their lives

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We're siblings who built a 6-figure Turo business in under 2 years. We started with just our mom's car — here's how we scaled up.

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Mike and Darlene Person.

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I just found out my boyfriend has $100,000 in debt. I want to marry him, not his debt — what should I do?

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I made a drastic career pivot at 27 and regretted it. Here are 3 things I wish I had done differently.

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Get promoted in 2026: 7 steps to take right now

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Andrea Wasserman.

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I was a pro tennis player who pivoted to tech in my 30s and rose to the C-suite. Here's my advice for anyone wanting to switch careers.

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Louise Allen.

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