DEX On: Barstool, Stanton & Bowery, And The Power of Reinventing Yourself: THE LOFT EPISODE 135

DEX On: Barstool, Stanton & Bowery, And The Power of Reinventing Yourself: THE LOFT EPISODE 135

What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? For Dex, it starts with betting on himself, leaving the comfort of Milwaukee, and saying yes to a brand-new life in Nashville. This conversation on THE LOFT centres on reinvention, hustle, and the quiet doubts that creep in when you’re chasing a bigger vision.

Dex shares how he went from DJing four to five nights a week in small Milwaukee venues to becoming Director of Entertainment for the Stanton & Bowery hospitality group, booking talent across multiple Barstool and partner venues nationwide. His path wasn’t handed to him; it grew from one simple rule: be ready when your name gets called.

You’ll hear how a last-minute headline slot at Barstool Nashville turned into a residency, and how his Covid-era mix show, **The Platform**, created a global DJ network and new opportunities for others. He talks about why relationships often matter more than pure technical skill: bartenders, managers, and staff remember how you made them feel, not just what you played. The chat isn’t all industry talk, though.

Dex opens up about family estrangement, the support he gets from his dad and stepmum, and how that pushed him to become more independent.

He admits he struggles to pause and enjoy his own progress, even while helping friends level up, saying, “I’m so hard on myself where it’s hard to think that this is good.” For anyone feeling stuck or boxed in by their current life, his advice is blunt and clear: “Have the right people around you.” If your circle is stagnant, your growth probably is too.

Expect stories about late-night sets, moving city for love and opportunity, and the constant tug-of-war between ambition and actually taking a breather. If you’re thinking about reinventing yourself, this chat might have you asking: what leap of faith are you putting off?