Biographie
Robert Terell is an American Entrepreneur. Visionary Leader and connoisseur of multiple successful global business ventures. He is a proud father of three, two boys and a daughter. He is an author, writer, artist, director, and Celebrity business manager.
Early life and career
Terell was born in New York City to a single-parent mother, he began his career in the music business as an intern at Calliope studios in New York, NY. Robert is the co-manager of Gunplay's (MMG/DEF JAM). He has represented Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter Jackie's Boy (priority records), multi-platinum recording artist's- J Dub (Bad Boy records), Soul for Real, Silkk the Shocker (No Limit records), AMIL (Rocafella records) and others. Robert also secured a major music licensing deal with music composer, producer Def Jef to get placement with BET on the Wayans Bros. Show "Next Generation Wayans," which aired in 2013. Robert also secured a major label distribution deal for national recording artist Rioma and reality TV series-Industry Certified Journey to the deal with VH2 Television networks. Successfully launched RMG-Rocstar Music Group by securing a second major label distribution deal with Sony Music Group via the Orchard. Industry Certified, Rob Terell leads a legacy of global business entertainment, brand development, and brand management. Ascending from unpaid intern to president, he's a business expert, financial strategist, published author, motivational speaker, and serial entrepreneur. A family man, Terell cherishes time spent with his two sons and daughter. He is affectionately known by close friends and business colleagues as THE OFFICIAL DEALMAKER.
Born and raised in New York City by a single parent mother, Robert showed an early knack for business. Blessed with the gift of gab, he is a natural communicator, skilled seller, and master negotiator. After 25 years in the industry, he gained reliable credibility in his field. Specializing in elevating the artist brand to the highest level of monetizing, Rob Terell develops emerging acts, teaching them how to arrive on the scene with a fresh and new perspective. With an uncanny quirk for understanding people, he is quick to leverage any situation into a win-win for all parties involved.
Rob Terell's career transitioned through different jobs in the music industry. Beginning as an intern at Calliope Studios in New York, NY, Robert gravitated toward the business side of the industry. Learning from on-the-job training, he gained experience working with people like Kevin Maxwell at Tommy Boy Records, and Will Socolov, the part owner of Sleeping Bag Records by Death Jam. As the Regional Vice President of the Southeast Market for Bungalo Records, Terell shifted into distribution with Universal Media Group. Major highlights of Rob's career include landing Soul for Real a multi-album deal worth 3 million dollars with Warner Brothers; renegotiating a deal for Nancy Denise with the Oxygen Network for The Bad Girls Club; and managing Jackie's Boy, a Grammy winning artist.
Terell's book, Broke and Famous: The Music Game... resonated heavily with readers, offering a guide for new artists to avoid the dangerous pitfalls of the industry. Rob is the CEO of several successful entities, including Wealth Nation, a consulting service providing its clients with advice in business, branding, and negotiation. Musicnomics, another of Rob's companies, is an online service offering solutions for financial support. In August of 2019, Terell founded Industry Certified, a multi-media company providing unique content to a global audience. Industry Certified has expanded into different realms of media including radio and television. With a passion to encourage other entrepreneurs, Rob started motivational speaking in 2020 with Live Legendary. His creation, Artist Rewards, is a revolutionary brand loyalty and national membership network specifically designed to boost the career of independent artists. His recent project, Industry Certified PR, began in late 2020 to cater to the publicity needs of clients in the entertainment industry.
Between his books and businesses, Robert Terell is a driving force. With all he is creating, his greatest accomplishments are yet to come. Robert is a visionary. His belief pulls him forward into the future and acts as a guiding light for all those who follow him. He has a unique ability to galvanize people, pushing them forward, and bringing ideas into reality. THE OFFICIAL DEALMAKER is transcending the industry, conquering the world, and leading others to greatness.
