Invisible
It’s hard to have a job that no one has ever done. There’s a lot of explaining to do when someone asks you what it is you do for a living, or when someone is asking for your services and really wants to know what they are asking for. Especially when it comes to promoting other people online. And I think that’s an easily blurred line. My most common response to people simply asking is this:
“If you don’t know what it is that I do, then I am doing my job well.”
My entire goal when promoting my artists online presence is to appear invisible. There’s no reason that my online presence as a person should be attached to or increased by anything that is happening with my artists online presence. Sure I will use my name in The Roadshow broadcasting chat room, but that’s simply to give the chat a life and someone with an actual name to ask questions. And there is inevitably some connection that is bound to happen by simply being connected, but beyond that, I try to stay out of the way.
The reason I bring this up today, is because I have had a ton of emails requesting information on what it is that I do and how I do it. I’ve had people find me on Facebook and Twitter asking how I am involved in what the artists I work with do online. And my answer is the same. ”If you don’t know, then I’m doing it right.” I’m sorry if that doesn’t sound like much, but that’s all I’ve got.
That’s why you’ll never see my blog link on any of my artists sites, that’s why my Twitter name isn’t connected to their Tweets. That’s why it’s up to them if they follow me on Twitter or read my blog, that’s why I stay off camera as much as I can, and that’s why when you ask me what it is that I do, I am as vague as I possibly can me. Because while I want my company to grow and thrive, it’s not about me and my own personal gain. I’m doing this to increase the artists web presence, not my own. I just hope I am doing that part well and if I’m not, I expect you all to tell me.
Hope that helps explain some things for you.
Great explanation. It sounds like how I should explain my involvement of being a sound guy at our Campus Crusade for Christ gatherings – it’s not about getting myself noticed, but making everything be all that it can.
Works for me!
That’s awesome Brody…well done.
It does explain a lot and I think that is awesome,humbling,and sweet.You are such a blessing to so many people,the artist and us.We who are on chat are your friends,yes,maybe not be tangle to ya like being able to call you but you are a blessing,we love you and are praying for you.
Being behind the scenes of an awesome ministry like you all do is so important and even enhances the Kingdom of Christ which is the goal of the Roadshow,artist,etc.and us Christians.
Thank you for sharing this with us,God bless,you have a lot of friends out here who love and care for you!!!!!also thankful to you.Thanks for help enhancing the Kingdom of Christ.God bless.
Stephanie G
Charlotte,NC
But, Brody, your name is “out” there. You can’t always be invisible because people are also interested in what you do, why you do it, and how you do it. How did you get started? I know it’s about the message the artists are bringing, but God put you in the middle for a reason. I understand your reluctance. It isn’t exactly what you signed up for, but look at the “fan” mail you’ve received. People are hungry for that connection to bands like MM and Hawk Nelson and beyond. YOU are providing that. I know, it’s the internet, not you, but you flip that “on” switch every night. I also know the limelight is not where you want to be. I think you’d have been more invisible if the whole concert streamed. That would leave less “down” time in the chat room. I am glad to be one of the “originals”. I think it’s a privilege to have been a part of getting the word out about the live streaming. I am excited for your next adventure.
I am re-listening to Bart’s message from the drop card. “6 months from now some of you would be no where to be found” “it’s not just this moment, it’s about every second of your life”. “your life will never be the same”. That will be true as the RAWRS wraps up for this year. Bart talks about being “plugged into the church”. You have “plugged” people into a new venue. Their home. But, like Bart says, “if you are consumed with Christ” you will be here in 20 years. That means we have to continue this adventure with our feet, with our hands, and with our mouths. This stupid song brings tears to my eyes every darn time! “washing my eyes to see….”
You will survive this onslaught of “notoriety”. Sorry I got so chatty again.
The only time I’ve ever knowingly encountered your work is the roadshow stuff. From my untrained eye, it is very well done. Very intuitive and simple which is difficult to do. Keep up the good work.
I hear ya.
Well done.
Ok, I now feel totally guilty for saying too much.
Ha Ha…my ultimate favorite question in the chat is always…who’s brody? We appreciate exactly what you do, and I have seen fruit the from it! Whether you do your job well or its just the Lord’s way of working all things to the good…I gotta tell you this little adventure has been awesome. Thank you for all your effort. At the end of the day whether you flip burgers or you are mr. invisible…just keep doing it unto the Lord!
Wait… Who are you again?
Very well said, my son….Point taken, by me and others…
Love you. Mom
That makes me even more thankful for the Roadshow chatroom. I seriously appreciate all that you do and if I had no clue who you were, I definitely wouldn’t be able to tell you that. Thanks for everything, Brody!
Brody, you are a big part of bringing God’s message to many. you’re a rockstar in you own right. i first found out about the online shows, because i wanted to come see MM and others, but couldn’t travel to the concerts due to work and at 58 years old considered to be a senior citizen by some. (AARP for one) haha!! in other words the old grey mare ain’t what she used to be!! you make it possible for many of us to receive the music and message from all of the artists from our armchairs. i just look at the faces of the young people at the concerts, and thank God that they are receiving food for their souls. in todays world many young souls are being lost to the material side of life, but each soul you touch has the ability to touch others. i’m a big believer in paying it forward and do every chance i get. that’s what you and all the Roadshow family are doing. keep it up.
I understand your point but I’m glad you are not too invisible. I enjoy the chats and being able to talk with you just as much as I enjoy talking with the band members.
I feel blessed to have been a part of all this, albeit in a small way. Just by being one of the original peeps who were there last fall when you were broadcasting the MercyMe concert.
So don’t be too invisible because you have a fan base too, that we like to call “The Brody Bunch”.
Having a job that nobody has ever done keeps you at the top of my prayer list Mr. Brody.
Loved this post.
And the pic is perfect!
I’ve sensed your humility from the start, and could feel your reluctance to be the focus of much attention. It makes what you do all the more powerful~ for all the right reasons.
Your post brought to mind a Scripture…
John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease.
Jesus Bless You~
Laura
I like how you state this. Mupi always said if anyone comments on the technical stuff that usually means we aren’t doing our job right! FOH ops and LD’s are also invisible-that’s how it should be. Now everyone knows what that is–and someday everyone will get what you do. You are the pioneer of a new thing and that can be interesting at times and very rewarding as well. Imagine what it was like when the first guy said “we need to amplify this sound electronically” and no one could figure out what the heck that meant or what he did for a living!
Straight forward — honest — and loaded with integrity. Well said Brody, and rightly so. It should never be about ‘ourselves’, but about “encourag(ing) one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Heb 10:25).
Appreciate your efforts man.
Be blessed,
TJ
Thanks for what you do Brody! I am also one of the “originals” who enjoyed tons of Mercyme shows last fall. I live in an area where I don’t get to see tons of live shows, so the live streams have made it possible for me to catch some great shows. I feel like this is going to take the music industry in a very interesting direction. Not only has this been a cool way to see shows and create community, it has been a great platform for Mercyme! Within the past year they have become one of the most fan-oriented bands out there. So, thanks!