Cody Ash grew up in a tiny town in Kentucky where the most exciting thing to do was play baseball or get into trouble. Today, he travels the world on private jets playing sold-out stadiums as the drummer for country-rap superstar Jelly Roll.

In this episode of Escaping the Drift, John Gafford sits down with Cody to hear the wild story of his rise to the top. From driving 14 hours to New York City for a single unpaid show just to get his foot in the door, to the hilariously rumored reason he actually landed the Jelly Roll gig (hint: it involves hair), Cody's journey is a masterclass in hustle, networking, and being ready when the phone rings.

If you are a musician, a creative, or just an entrepreneur trying to figure out how to break into a closed industry, Cody’s "say yes to everything" mentality is exactly what you need to hear.

In this episode, we cover:

• The 14-hour drive to NYC for one show that changed his life.

• Why "Small Town Mindset" kills more dreams than lack of talent.

• The truth about how he got hired by Jelly Roll.

• How to network in an industry where you know nobody.

• The reality of touring: It’s not all parties and private jets.

Chapter Titles & Timestamps

• 00:00 – Intro: Did the Mullet Get Him the Job?

• 04:15 – Growing Up in Small Town Kentucky

• 11:30 – The "Drive to NYC" Hustle: 14 Hours for One Show

• 19:45 – Breaking Into the Nashville Scene

• 28:10 – The "Umpire" Incident: Why He Quit His Day Job

• 35:50 – Getting the Call for Jelly Roll

• 42:30 – The Mullet Story: How He Really Got Hired

• 50:00 – Life on the Road: Stadiums vs. Dive Bars

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💯 About John Gafford: After appearing on NBC's "The Apprentice", John relocated to the Las Vegas Valley and founded several successful companies in the real estate space.

➡️ The Gafford Group at Simply Vegas, top 1% of all REALTORS nationwide in terms of production. Simply Vegas, a 500 agent brokerage with billions in annual sales Clear Title, a 7-figure full-service title and escrow company.

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