Andy Nielsen's guest appearances

Andy Nielsen

Western Weekender

OT 4 Lyfe

Passion and Perspective Podcast

Shannon Boyd

Jack Hunter

Sara Klein

Simon Williams

Mark Geyer

Liam Gray

Brendan Davies

Jason Dundas

Josh Mackenzie

Josh Lalor

Bec Slack

Katie Lees

Adam Blum

Jessica Hill

Ian Taylor

OwlTail

Andy Nielsen is a musician, a drummer for The Lazys, a band that has exploded in the Canadian rock N roll scene. Growing up in Winmalee, in the Blue Mountains, Andy was first introduced to drumming at the age of 8 by his Dad and continued to hone his skills through his high school years.A strong respect and understanding for music and its pioneers have helped maintain a balanced perspective for Andy.“Even today I really only listen to old music. I was always interested in finding out who influenced them (musicians), and where their influences came from,” Andy said.“I always have a strong respect for musicians from the past, because they’ve paved the way for what we have today.”Embarking on his first tour straight out of school, then on numerous overseas adventures, Andy has embraced the lifestyle as a touring musician, but has a strong appreciation for what he has given up getting to where he is today.The rise of online streaming, such as Spotify and YouTube, has proven to be a tricky trade-off for Andy and The Lazys.“Like a lot of musicians, the internet has been our best friend and our worst enemy. It’s one of those necessary evils – especially as streaming became more popular,” Andy said.“As a consumer it is a lot more convenient to have all the music in the world in your pocket. It’s good in the sense that we’re able to get our music out to the world at the touch of a button, but at the same time, you are now competing with every band in the world doing the same thing.”In these uncertain times, Andy continues to think big and still has the determination that has shaped the past decade of his career.“We’re definitely chasing something and we’re on the verge of something and we all want to be there to find out,” Andy said.When reflecting on advice for others, Andy urges people to take everything that comes their way and embrace the chances in life when they’re on offer.“Never say no to an opportunity. If something comes up that doesn’t seem like a big deal at the time, it could help you develop skills later that will become a big deal. All those small gigs and that persistence and determination to play the show and to keep making progress is what helps you do the bigger shows.

Andy Nielsen is a musician, a drummer for The Lazys, a band that has exploded in the Canadian rock N roll scene. Growing up in Winmalee, in the Blue Mountains, Andy was first introduced to drumming at the age of 8 by his Dad and continued to hone his skills through his high school years. A strong respect and understanding for music and its pioneers have helped maintain a balanced perspective for Andy. “Even today I really only listen to old music. I was always interested in finding out who influenced them (musicians), and where their influences came from,” Andy said. “I always have a strong respect for musicians from the past, because they’ve paved the way for what we have today.” Embarking on his first tour straight out of school, then on numerous overseas adventures, Andy has embraced the lifestyle as a touring musician, but has a strong appreciation for what he has given up getting to where he is today. The rise of online streaming, such as Spotify and YouTube, has proven to be a tricky trade-off for Andy and The Lazys. “Like a lot of musicians, the internet has been our best friend and our worst enemy. It’s one of those necessary evils – especially as streaming became more popular,” Andy said. “As a consumer it is a lot more convenient to have all the music in the world in your pocket. It’s good in the sense that we’re able to get our music out to the world at the touch of a button, but at the same time, you are now competing with every band in the world doing the same thing.” In these uncertain times, Andy continues to think big and still has the determination that has shaped the past decade of his career. “We’re definitely chasing something and we’re on the verge of something and we all want to be there to find out,” Andy said. When reflecting on advice for others, Andy urges people to take everything that comes their way and embrace the chances in life when they’re on offer. “Never say no to an opportunity. If something comes up that doesn’t seem like a big deal at the time, it could help you develop skills later that will become a big deal. All those small gigs and that persistence and determination to play the show and to keep making progress is what helps you do the bigger shows.

Passion & Perspective Episode 12 - Andy Nielsen

Andy Nielsen is a musician, a drummer for The Lazys, a band that has exploded in the Canadian rock N roll scene. Growing up in Winmalee, in the Blue Mountains, Andy was first introduced to drumming at the age of 8 by his Dad and continued to hone his skills through his high school years. A strong respect and understanding for music and its pioneers have helped maintain a balanced perspective for Andy. “Even today I really only listen to old music. I was always interested in finding out who influenced them (musicians), and where their influences came from,” Andy said. “I always have a strong respect for musicians from the past, because they’ve paved the way for what we have today.” Embarking on his first tour straight out of school, then on numerous overseas adventures, Andy has embraced the lifestyle as a touring musician, but has a strong appreciation for what he has given up getting to where he is today. MUSIC CREDIT: Beyond Dreams by Scott Holmes

Andy Nielsen is a musician, a drummer for The Lazys, a band that has exploded in the Canadian rock N roll scene. Growing up in Winmalee, in the Blue Mountains, Andy was first introduced to drumming at the age of 8 by his Dad and continued to hone his skills through his high school years. A strong respect and understanding for music and its pioneers have helped maintain a balanced perspective for Andy. “Even today I really only listen to old music. I was always interested in finding out who influenced them (musicians), and where their influences came from,” Andy said. “I always have a strong respect for musicians from the past, because they’ve paved the way for what we have today.” Embarking on his first tour straight out of school, then on numerous overseas adventures, Andy has embraced the lifestyle as a touring musician, but has a strong appreciation for what he has given up getting to where he is today. MUSIC CREDIT: Beyond Dreams by Scott Holmes

Ep 12 - Andy Nielsen

Andy Nielsen, OTS is an business innovator having founded products like the patented 8Scape folder and a Facebook advertising company called Big Ocean Commerce.  He currently attends A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona and is completing his masters in occupational therapy.  Integrating his background in business and his holistic approach to healthcare, Andy started OT Growth, a website aimed at helping pre-OT students, current OT students, and OT practitioners succeed within the career.  He is a family man who strives to lead a balanced life serving others and contributing to society in meaningful ways. Sarah and Andy discuss:  Andrew’s early life as an entrepreneur “Just Start” cause there is always more to learn The book “The Power of Starting Something Stupid” by Richie Norton Using OT’s creative skills to develop life changing ideas Finding your calling in your life Taking risks to find what keeps you engaged Changing your mindset to handle failures Setting up your life to prioritize your time Considering the worst case scenario Pushing through adversity to get to your goals Setting yourself apart for your applications The importance of advocating for OT  He graciously created a list of resources just for the OT 4 Lyfe Tribe, which can be found here: https://otgrowth.com/ot4lyfe Link to the Design Your Freedom video Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyknielsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyknielsen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.nielsen.355

Andy Nielsen, OTS is an business innovator having founded products like the patented 8Scape folder and a Facebook advertising company called Big Ocean Commerce. He currently attends A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona and is completing his masters in occupational therapy. Integrating his background in business and his holistic approach to healthcare, Andy started OT Growth, a website aimed at helping pre-OT students, current OT students, and OT practitioners succeed within the career. He is a family man who strives to lead a balanced life serving others and contributing to society in meaningful ways. Sarah and Andy discuss: <ul> <li>Andrew’s early life as an entrepreneur</li> <li>“Just Start” cause there is always more to learn</li> <li>The book “The Power of Starting Something Stupid” by Richie Norton</li> <li>Using OT’s creative skills to develop life changing ideas</li> <li>Finding your calling in your life</li> <li>Taking risks to find what keeps you engaged</li> <li>Changing your mindset to handle failures</li> <li>Setting up your life to prioritize your time</li> <li>Considering the worst case scenario</li> <li>Pushing through adversity to get to your goals</li> <li>Setting yourself apart for your applications</li> <li>The importance of advocating for OT</li> </ul> He graciously created a list of resources just for the OT 4 Lyfe Tribe, which can be found here: <a href="https://otgrowth.com/ot4lyfe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://otgrowth.com/ot4lyfe</a> Link to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoG4qBJU1Pk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Your Freedom video</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/andyknielsen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/andyknielsen</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andyknielsen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/andyknielsen/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/andy.nielsen.355" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/andy.nielsen.355</a>

Crafting Your Life for Success with Intention and Purpose with Andy Nielsen from OT Growth