This week on the podcast Nick and Andy identify the recurring themes presented by the interviewees in the 60+ episodes they’ve recorded so far. It's essentially a compilation of motivational advice that anyone in the arts economy can apply to their situation--regardless of their experience level or art form. They also discuss ways in which budding arts entrepreneurs can learn to embrace the ambiguity and business activities associated with arts entrepreneurship.

This week on the podcast is part 2 of our interview with John Jordan. He recalls how he began his journey as an award-winning woodturner and developed his signature style. Among the many topics we discussed, he describes when he realized there were opportunities to grow his business by teaching, and supplying other woodturners with products and accessories he designed so they could more effectively create their art. John is a role model for artists who want to learn every aspect of their art!

This week on the podcast is part 1 of our interview with John Jordan. He recalls how he began his journey as an award-winning woodturner and developed his signature style. Among the many topics we discussed, he describes when he realized there were opportunities to grow his business by teaching, and supplying other woodturners with products and accessories he designed so they could more effectively create their art. John is a role model for artists who want to learn every aspect of their art!

​This week on the podcast New York City-based artist and illustrator Deanna First will share her entrepreneurial experiences in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle artwork. Listeners thinking about launching their ventures  will benefit from hearing how she began her business, and grew it over the years through different revenue streams and opportunities she created.