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Jody Friedman is an award-winning songwriter/producer, music supervisor, music publisher, and music licensing coach. He is the co-founder of Elite Music Coaching, an online platform available for independent musicians interested in learning how to have a thriving career in music by consistently licensing their songs to films, tv shows and ads. His career began working for CNN in Atlanta, NYC & California. While working as an Audio Operator, he composed a theme song in 2004 for the show “Nancy Grace” which was his foray into the world of Music Publishing. Since then, his company, HD Music Now, has grown become a well respected licensing & supervision company, licensing their catalog since 2006 with over 10,000 placements, having collaborated with and become a go-to resource for major film studios, advertising agencies, trailer houses and television networks. His companies, HD Music Now, Collaborate Music & Ocho Music Group have worked in a variety of capacities with the major film studios, advertising agencies, trailer houses and television networks. His music supervision & clearance projects include projects such as defining the sonic branding for ASICS Shoes, “Won't You Be My Neighbor (Focus Features)”, “Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner” (Netflix), “Ugly Delicious“ (Netflix), “Outer Banks” (Netflix), “Velma” (HBO Max)", “Barry” (HBO), “Fleischman is in Trouble” (Hulu), “Generation” (HBO Max)", “Strangers, Season One” (Facebook Watch), “Trinkets” (Netflix)”, “Ingress: The Animation” (Netflix + Fuji TV), “They'll Love Me When I'm Dead” (Tremolo Productions + Netflix) & more. He is an active member of the Guild of Music Supervisors. Jody writes & produces for trailers & ads through his company, Collaborate Music. He's written and/or produced music for trailer campaigns such as “Picard” (CBS) and “Fantasy Island” (SONY), “Big Sky” (ABC), ”The Handmaid's Tale” (Hulu), Eli Roth's feature film, “Haunt”, in the tv shows such as Ray Donovan (Showtime), Victorious (Nickelodeon), Outcast (Cinemax) & many more. https://www.jodyfriedman.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“The music business is 50% business, 50% music. You could have the music down pat, but if you don't know the business, how are you going to succeed?” Many of us have encountered this—you love music, you've found your style of expression, and all you want to do is play! But how can you make a living out of it? In the contemporary environment we live in, is it even a feasible choice? Or would it be preferable to work somewhere and pursue music as a hobby? Obviously, there is no right solution to these issues. Jody Friedman, however, is one of the musicians who, in the present era, has discovered a method to support themselves through their music. What is his secret? Is there anything from his experience that you and I could learn? Let's ask the man himself! In today's episode of Success Diaries, we are joined by Jody Friedman. He is an award-winning songwriter, producer, recording artist, and music supervisor. His companies, HD Music Now and Collaborate Music, have worked with major film studios, streaming companies, advertising agencies, trailer houses and television networks for over a decade. Highlights: (00:49) Jody's Musical Journey (10:50) Music Rights: A Guide to Copyright, Licensing, and Syncs (16:55) Ways to Make Money as a Musician (19:34) Difference Between Sync Agent & Music Supervisor (22:50) How did Jody learn to be a Music Supervisor (32:01) The Future Of Music: Where it's going in the near future (36:20) The importance of education for Artist Links: Website: http://licenseyourmusic.com/ LinkedIn: Jody A. Friedman Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/http://licenseyourmusic.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/http://licenseyourmusic.com/ Youtube: http://licenseyourmusic.com/ Spotify: http://licenseyourmusic.com/
In this episode, we meet with Cheryl B. Engelhardt from In The Key of Success to explore how you can build your fan base organically and grow your followers.Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Jody discusses 3 tools you can use whenever you can't get past the creative blocks that get in your way from writing or producing your next masterpiece! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
We've noticed confusion on whether a music distribution deal is the same as music licensing. Music distribution is the way that the music industry makes recorded music available to consumers. Music licensing is about placing recorded music and compositions and synchronising it against pictures such as films, TV, Trailers or Video Games. In Today's episode, Jody walks you through key differences between music distribution and music licensing and why it is important for artists to know the differences between the two. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers. Listen to Episode 37 of License Your Music with Jody Friedman.
Jody interviews Music Supervisor Jackie Westfall about her path in music supervision and the kinds of projects she works on. Jackie Westfall has worked on hit TV shows such as 9-1-1, 9-1-1 Lone Star, Panic, Pose, Halston, Mainstream and Indie FIlms such as Boys In The Band, While We´re Young, Mistress America among other projects and Ads for some of the best known global companies including Apple, Toyota and Red Bull. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers. Listen to Episode 36 of License Your Music with Jody Friedman.
Did you know that most Filmmakers start their journey by submitting their films to Film Festivals? And did you know that they need music from independent artists?! Film Festivals need to license the music they use in their projects, just like TV shows, films, ads and trailers do. Let's learn more about licensing your music to films premiering at film festivals! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
In this month's episode, we are joined by Jody Friedman of LicenseYourMusic.com. Jody is a music industry veteran with many years of experience as an artist, writer, producer, music supervisor, label owner, and teacher.With so many options and paths to follow in today's music industry, Jody helps artists and writers navigate through all the noise to achieve the dream of making music for a living. Listen to his insights and tips, and also visit LicenseYourMusic.com for more info!
Jody Friedman is a seasoned and accomplished Music Supervisor, Songwriter/Producer, and Music Publisher. He is the founder of “License Your Music”, an online platform to teach artists how to license their music to Film, TV, Ads & Trailers.In this episode, Jody shares how he broke into the sync licensing business because he wanted to be earning a good living doing what he loved, writing music. We get a peek behind the scenes and learn what works and how to navigate the world of sync.Here's what you'll learn: How to elevate your mindset for success in syncProper research strategies for your musicHow to find representation4 Simple Steps to Get Your Music on TV!https://www.licenseyourmusic.com/Want to Fast Track Your Music Career? Try MusicMentor™ Pro For Free: https://link.modernmusician.me/MusicMentor
Don't let “taboo” keep you from recording songs by other artists. There are many reasons why you should be recording covers of other peoples' music. Recording covers can also be a smart thing to do if you want to pitch music and license your music for films and TV. On this podcast Jody Friedman talks about three reasons why you should be recording covers of other people's music. Listen to the podcast and find out why doing covers of other peoples' songs is a good idea. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Today's guest is Jody Friedman. He is an award-winning songwriter, producer, recording artist, and music supervisor. His companies, HD Music Now and Collaborate Music, have worked with the major film studios, streaming companies, advertising agencies, trailer houses, and television networks for over a decade. Learn more about Jody Friedman below: Website Facebook Instagram Youtube ∗∗∗∗∗∗ Interested in signing up for Kajabi? Get a BONUS ACTIVATION CALL for being a podcast listener. If you enjoyed the podcast please leave a review and rating to help inspire more online entrepreneurs to take their business to the next level. Your review will help create more Kajabi Heroes. Share this episode on social media & tag us to get a shoutout on the show: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Interested in being a guest on the podcast to share your Kajabi journey with the world? SIGN UP FOR OUR GUEST LIST!
Being a music supervisor isn't all that it seems - Jody goes over what it takes to become a music supervisor and whether it's the right career path for you. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
There are so many paths that you can choose when entering into Sync and licensing. On License Your Music Podcast, Jody interviews Licensing Rep & Publisher, Kristina Benson to discuss important questions to ask yourself so you can identify how you can carve out your own unique path in Sync Licensing. Kristina Benson is a lifelong music professional and the owner of Sweet On Top, a boutique agency and publisher that provides synch representation, creative services, custom tracks, music supervision, and publishing administration. She has landed placements on major ad campaigns and placements on highly popular TV shows such as Greys Anatomy and Shameless, among others. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Jody interviews License Your Music alumnus and Music Producer, Theo Seidmon to discuss how Theo went from zero to over 20 Syncs a year! Theo Seidmon is a music producer and a songwriter who has seen a growing success in the world of sync and licensing. His music can be heard on over 50 TV shows on some of the best known networks including ABC, NBC, Disneyland and many more. On this show Jody Friedman interviews Theo about licensing music for films and TVs and his success in music and how he went from Zero to 20+ Sync Placements in a year. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
There are BIG differences between sync agents and music supervisors. We talk about why it's important to know them. In the world of Sync and Licensing the job title, “music supervisor” and “sync agent” often comes up. But what does a music supervisor do and what are the responsibilities of a sync agent? There are BIG differences between the roles of sync agents and music supervisors and on this week´s podcast Jody Friedman talks about why it is important to know the difference between those two important roles within the music licensing business. Tune in and learn more about sync and licensing and find out how you can license your music for Films, TV, Ads, Video Games and more and generate passive income. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Licensing your music is a marathon, not a race. In this episode, host Bree Noble's guest is Jody Friedman, a seasoned and accomplished Music Supervisor and Songwriter/Producer. Jody talks with Bree about how you need to know your business if you want to succeed at it. Take the time to get the foundation of your career before you can enjoy the fun, sexy stuff. If you don't know much about what you're getting into, you won't be able to protect yourself. Jody shares lessons he had to learn the hard way. You can avoid the difficult mistakes he experienced by listening to this episode. Tune in!
As an artist, it can take a while to realize how many people are involved in making a piece of music. Collaborating with other artists, producers and lyricists can not only help you to achieve your goal as a musician, but it is also an extremely important part of building a network and gain knowledge which will help you further in the game of music sync and licensing. On this week´s podcast we talk about why it's important to not make art just for yourself and we will explore how you can procure opportunities as an artist, and generate consistent income by doing the thing you love the most, creating music! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Jody interviews Music Licensing Rep & Artist Advocate, Rachel Komar to get her take on today's Music Business challenges and how to overcome struggles artists have to deal with. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Once you're earning money from Licensing Your Music, you'll need to decide what type of business you want to form. In today's episode, we'll discuss the key differences between an LLC, an S-Corp and a Sole Proprietorship. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Music supervisor Jody Friedman joins Laura to talk about the lesser-known revenue source for music creators: licensing! He discusses how it differs from publishing and shares tips on how to navigate the industry and succeed in the business. Learn more about his services (and podcast!) at https://www.licenseyourmusic.com/Laura has just released her new song on Spotify! You can find her there at Laura Michelle Powers. If you "favorite" the song, add it to a playlist, and follow her artist page, you can be entered multiple times into this month's giveaway! Just send a screenshot of your activity to bookings@laurapowers.net or to her on Instagram @laurapowers44. The prize is a free 30-minute reading with Laura (a $500-dollar value!).Back Then by Laura Michelle Powers: https://open.spotify.com/track/4yC7RcdyGiNZoZiIV3Cwlz?si=eef8fdeef92a431eTo find out more about Laura and her work please visit her website at www.laurapowers.net. You can also find Laura on Twitter @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook @thatlaurapowers, and on Instagram and TikTok at laurapowers44.
Every independent filmmaker needs music and they have to find it from somewhere. Usually they want bands they cannot afford and this is why its the perfect opportunity to offer them quality music at an affordable rate. Today, we'll discuss how you can license your music for Films premiering at Film Festivals! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Ever wonder what it takes to get your songs into film and TV? This week, Mike talks with longtime music supervisor Jody Friedman about common mistakes and myths around licensing. Jody writes and produces for trailers and ads through his company, Collaborate Music. He's written and/or produced music for trailer campaigns such as “Picard” (CBS) and “Fantasy Island” (SONY), “Big Sky” (ABC), ”The Handmaid's Tale” (Hulu), Eli Roth's feature film, “Haunt”, in the tv shows such as Ray Donovan (Showtime), Victorious (Nickelodeon), Outcast (Cinemax) & many more. He shares with Mike his years of experience navigating this world along with some helpful tips that every songwriter must know when starting licensing.
Ever wonder what it takes to get your songs into film and TV? This week, Mike talks with longtime music supervisor Jody Friedman about common mistakes and myths around licensing. Jody writes and produces for trailers and ads through his company, Collaborate Music. He's written and/or produced music for trailer campaigns such as “Picard” (CBS) and “Fantasy Island” (SONY), “Big Sky” (ABC), ”The Handmaid's Tale” (Hulu), Eli Roth's feature film, “Haunt”, in the tv shows such as Ray Donovan (Showtime), Victorious (Nickelodeon), Outcast (Cinemax) & many more. He shares with Mike his years of experience navigating this world along with some helpful tips that every songwriter must know when starting licensing.
I've never met one person who didn't 'like' music. Early on in our lives, we form attachments to music and there are three ways that you can go in terms of your relationship with music. Join me today, as I'll discuss this and help you identify if you're a "hobbyist" or a "careerist". Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Without the PMA, I would not have my international team of sub-publishers around the World shopping my catalog. Today, we'll speak with executive director, Morgan Mcknight, about the benefits of joining the Production Music Association. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Jody interviews creative psychic and songwriter, Laura Michelle Powers about utilizing and accessing that '6th' sense when writing songs. We'll discuss methods she uses to tap into that and how it can help songwriters be 'in the zone' more by remaining open to being that vessel. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Once you truly embrace who you are and are doing what you're meant to be doing with your life, amazing things start to happen. In today's episode, I'll be going over why this is so important and we'll discuss ways that can really help you find out who you are and help you see how your experiences really shaped your path so you can have a clear direction forward. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
One of the first dilemmas artists, producers, and songwriters that are wanting to license their music will be faced with is learning the difference between exclusive and non-exclusive representation. Join me today, as I am going to discuss what that really means and whether you should opt to go exclusive or non-exclusive. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Have you ever wondered what a Music Publisher does in the Music Industry? Today, we're going to talk about what exactly Music Publishing is, what it means to be your own publisher, and what it means to assign that role to someone else. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
When beginning your journey into the Music Business, it can all be very overwhelming and there are so many moving parts to keep up with. Today, I want to share five ways I cope with feeling overwhelmed that I think can work for you too! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Julian Drucker has worked on projects such as American Horror Story, Handmaid's Tale, Pose, Big Mouth & the movie musical, "The Prom" on Netflix. He is also the co-music supervisor of Fox's "911". He's also a composer and songwriter! We'll learn about what inspires Julian musically and go behind the scenes on the music of "The Prom"! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Performance Rights Organizations are a vital part of the Music Licensing Landscape and the key to obtaining Passive Income where you make money while you sleep. We'll discuss how they work and also how to examine Royalty-Free Companies and how they operate. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
The Intercontinental Music Awards is a contest where they review music from all around the world and promote unity amongst musicians! Award-winning professionals from the Music Industry lift up composers that work hard in creating their own individual/cultural music. Join us in learning more about this amazing opportunity and you'll find a Coupon Code inside! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Music Licensing is built on trust. It takes time to build that trust and it's not an overnight thing. We'll discuss WHY the Relationship is the most important and we'll go over things that you can do to strengthen your relationships, including my ‘soft-sell approach' that works for me and will set you up for success in Licensing Your Music. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Join my FREE Training webinar to learn “How To Get Your Music Heard by Music Supervisors”, where we will also have a LIVE Q&A with Garrett McElver! Garrett is the Music Supervisor for “Coyote”, “Gentefied”, “SEAL Team” (CBS), and many others! Also, one lucky attendee will be the winner of a pair of Shure 215 Headphones or SM57 Microphone, for FREE! To Be Notified, please join us at licenseyourmusic.com or DM me on Facebook @ License Your Music (with Jody Friedman) or DM me on Instagram @ License Your Music. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
In today's episode, I'm going to walk you through defining your motivation, so you can identify and achieve your goal of having your music licensed. This is a key step to your success. What are your goals? What are your motivators? Join me and let's identify YOUR motivation! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Join me for a discussion with Music Supervision expert and President of the Guild of Music Supervisors, Joel C. High (Rob Zombie, Tyler Perry)! Joel shares his personal experiences in the industry, advice, and how to become a member of the Guild of Music Supervisors! Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Getting heard by a Music Supervisor is a big step in the right direction, towards getting your music licensed. In this episode, you will learn five ways that you can successfully achieve that. Make sure to check out Licenseyourmusic.com for more free content. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Fear is by far the biggest obstacle that gets in the way of us doing what we want to do in our life. Fear that we're not good enough, fear that we don't have what it takes, Fear that we'll slip back into old habits, and fear that we won't be able to adapt to change. In particular, there are four fears that we'll be discussing today that I've found to be most pertinent to artists and creators. We'll go over each one of those fears, and discuss how to overcome them. Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Music Licensing is the gift that keeps on giving and one of the most sustainable income areas of the Music Industry; which allows for a lifelong career. Join Jody Friedman, Music Supervisor, and creator of 'License Your Music', and learn how he went from being a struggling artist trying to get a record deal, to earning $30,000 in one quarter from licensing his music; it changed his whole life and career around! Are you ready to start licensing your music? Jody Friedman is a Music Supervisor for Film, TV and Ads. In 2020, he made it his mission to be of service to indie artists and launched License Your Music coaching program on how to license your music for Film, TV, Ads and Trailers.
Jody Aaron Friedman is a music supervisor, music producer, award-winning songwriter & music publisher. He is also the founder of www.licenseyourmusic.com, an online platform available for those interested in learning more about licensing their music. His career began working for CNN in Atlanta, NYC & California. While working as an Audio Operator, he composed a theme song for the show “Nancy Grace” which was his foray into the world of Music Publishing. Since then, his company, HD Music Now, has grown become a well respected licensing & supervision company, licensing their catalog since 2008. Some of his music supervision & clearance projects include projects such as “Ugly Delicious“ (Netflix), “Breakfast Lunch Dinner” (Netflix), “Won't You Be My Neighbor" (Focus Features), “Ingress: The Animation” (Netflix), “They'll Love Me When I'm Dead” (Netflix), Fear Inc (Lone Suspect), “The Music Of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble (HBO + The Orchard) & more. Jody also writes & produces for trailers & ads through his company, Collaborate Music. Songs that he wrote & produced have been used in the trailer campaign for CBS' “Picard”, ”The Handmaid's Tale”, the trailer for Eli Roth's feature film, “Haunt”, in the tv shows such as Ray Donovan (Showtime), Victorious (Nickelodeon), Outcast (Cinemax) & many more. get in contact with Jody: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/licenseyourmusic Instagram @jody_friendman
Jody Friedman joins us to discuss song placement and sync listening for new and developing artists. Do you know that if you record a 10 song album you could have 80 tracks available for licensing? We tell you how. Jody Aaron Friedman is an award-winning songwriter, producer, recording artist and music supervisor. His companies, HD […]