Scott Magrath
Meet Scott Magrath, a music-loving graphic designer and indie label owner with a fiery passion for metal.
Meet Scott Magrath, a music-loving graphic designer and indie label owner with a fiery passion for metal. He crafts eye-catching album covers and tour jerseys for top metal artists. Fueling his love for music, Scott launched his own record label, giving rising bands a fresh stage to shine. Discover more about his financial journey and how Scott is introducing music’s hottest acts to the world in our Member Stories spotlight!
What is the key to finding success in the entertainment industry?
“Plan your career at your pace. I decided to have my first child and start a business at the ripe age of 45.”
What inspired you to become a record label graphic designer?
“At around 10 or 11, I delved into music, carrying around a tape deck filled with Ozzy Osbourne and Def Leppard. And I’ve been interested in art since high school. The turning point came with MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball, immersing me further in music and its aesthetic. A chance invitation to move to L.A. set me on the path to making art my profession.”
How does First Entertainment benefit you as a creator of entertainment?
“First Entertainment’s convenient locations make my banking so much easier to manage.”
How would you compare your experiences with First Entertainment with other financial institutions you have banked with?
“First Entertainment has my best interests in mind.”
What has your experience been like with our digital banking?
“I have a busy schedule and lots of deadlines, and mobile banking is a life saver! The addition of Zelle was cool, too.”
At around 10 or 11, I delved into music, carrying around a tape deck filled with Ozzy Osbourne and Def Leppard.
Scott Magrath, a passionate metal enthusiast, combines his love for music with graphic design, creating striking album covers and tour merchandise for top metal artists. He also founded his own record label, providing a platform for emerging bands. Scott’s advice for success in the entertainment industry is to plan one’s career at their own pace, emphasizing that he started a business and had his first child at 45.
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