Around the world Quote by Donavon Frankenreiter
![“[Jack Johnson] became a superstar and started his own record label, and then he made and produced my first record, he co-wrote the songs on there, and then he let me open up for him for two years all around the world. And that was like the best start I could've had, the best way I could've started…” quote by Donavon Frankenreiter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fc6/donavon-frankenreiter-21602_around-the-world_jack-johnson-became-a-superstar-and-star_955612.jpg)
“[Jack Johnson] became a superstar and started his own record label, and then he made and produced my first record, he co-wrote the songs on there, and then he let me open up for him for two years all around the world. And that was like the best start I could've had, the best way I could've started in the music scene.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music industry discussion, 2010s
A mentor’s support can launch a career, providing resources, exposure, and confidence.
In simple terms: Mentor support jumpstarts a career.
Key Takeaway
Seek mentorship and give back.
Themes
career
music
mentorship
collaboration
Mood
inspirational
grateful
Type
motivational
mentor
When to use this quote
- first gig
- recording sessions
- touring
- songwriting workshops
Key Concepts
networking
skill development
industry entry
creative partnership
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you mentor in return?
- How can you diversify support networks?
A Different Perspective
Relying too heavily on one mentor may limit independence.
![“That was like the best start I could've had, the best way I could've started in the music scene. I owe [Jack Johnson] a lot for the beginning of my career and setting me off on the right path, and that's the coolest thing that ever could've happened.” quote by Donavon Frankenreiter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/855/donavon-frankenreiter-21602_best-way_that-was-like-the-best-start-i-could-ve_500060.jpg)
![“[Jack Johnson]gave me my whole start in music, which was the coolest thing ever.” quote by Donavon Frankenreiter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/de0/donavon-frankenreiter-21602_johnson_jack-johnson-gave-me-my-whole-start-in-m_1369378.jpg)
![“[Jack Johnson] really helped me make the record, put it out, and then let me tour with him for two years. He really helped me out.” quote by Donavon Frankenreiter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/53d/donavon-frankenreiter-21602_johnson_jack-johnson-really-helped-me-make-the-r_1200572.jpg)
![“I grew up knowing [Jack Johnson], surfing with him.” quote by Donavon Frankenreiter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/984/donavon-frankenreiter-21602_grew_i-grew-up-knowing-jack-johnson-surfing-w_887256.jpg)
![“Definitely my wife and my kid [are my biggest inspiration].” quote by Donavon Frankenreiter](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/50a/donavon-frankenreiter-21602_definitely_definitely-my-wife-and-my-kid-are-my-big_314997.jpg)
