Overseas Contracting Opportunity Proves Rewarding For Young Record Label CEO

Posted by radiogetswild on 2006-06-29 13:49:24 (1564 views)

CAMP NAVISTAR, Kuwait â€“ 3:00 a.m. Site Lead James McLaughlin awakens and prepares for his three mile run before starting work for a well-known DOD contracting company. "I chose this job because I've always loved the military. There's something about waking up early in the morning to do PT that I just couldn't get out of my system when I got out of the army", says McLaughlin. The military provides a high level of on the job training, discipline and integrity that proves valuable as he also begins a career as Founder & C.E.O. of a Texas-based independent recording label, WoodYard Entertainment, LLC.

Born in 1978 in a town only known for pine trees and lumber mills, McLaughlin went through school with decent grades. However, he didn't hesitate to test troubled waters as many young boys did at his age, barely appearing to take academics seriously. It was for this reason that McLaughlin's father later refused to support him financially after learning of his acceptance to Georgia's Clark Atlanta University. On a whim, McLaughlin called the U.S. army recruiter, signed on the dotted line and was off to the military.

After completing a four-year enlistment, he took his training and entered the corporate world. There he attended Grahams Barber College as well as multiple distance learning schools to go on to earn his Texas Barber Stylist license and personal fitness certifications. It was around this point in his career that his love for music and for helping others pressured him into seriously re-evaluating his plans for the future. "I saw the need for new C.E.O.'s in the [music] industry, C.E.O.'s that enjoy helping others, especially those who are less fortunate and have made bad decisions in life, which ultimately costs them their plans for a bright future. With the right amount of determination and leadership, I know music can help turn these lives around. So I founded WoodYard Entertainment." expresses McLaughlin.

The WoodYard focus is not to cater to the major record labels, but rather develop their artists' talent the way they see fit. With the artist's best interest in mind, McLaughlin passes on the same discipline and integrity that was ingrained in him while in the ARMY. McLaughlin states, "I maintain a high level of professionalism. I keep my mind on business at all times in an effort to disassociate myself from others not willing to sacrifice for what they believe in. Being the site lead as well as running my own record label proves to be a difficult task, but as leader in both outfits, I need to have my hands on everything. I stay focused on both missions and thus far I've had no complaints."

Working overseas for more than four years now, miles from family and friends in the U.S., has allowed this young visionary to financially support his career goals. McLaughlin concludes, "My mission is to stay overseas as a DOD Contractor until the job is done. The job is not done until WoodYard Entertainment, LLC is mainstream."

ABOUT WOODYARD ENTERTAINMENT

WoodYard Entertainment was established in 2004 to serve as a stepping-stone to the major record labels. We exude a keen commitment and ability to find true talent within the less fortunate while giving back to the hip-hop community. For more information about WoodYard Entertainment and its current artists, visit the official website at www.woodyardentertainment.com.

Contact: James "J-Mac" McLaughlin

335 Trout Street
Rockwall Texas 75032
(214) 563-7118
woodyardceo@yahoo.com
www.woodyardentertainment.com

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