​This week on the podcast, Carla Bisong, founder of Bisong Art Gallery, joins us. She recounts her decision to launch an art gallery while working in the financial services industry, and when she knew it was time to leave financial services to focus solely on running her gallery. She gives a lot of practical business advice, from how artists should sell their art to how she monetizes many of her resources. Visual artists and those who want to own a retail space will find great value in Carla's interview. 

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with acclaimed conductor JoAnn Falletta. Maestra Falletta gives an inspiring interview, and recalls what it was like being the first woman to lead a major American ensemble, and why mentoring students and commissioning music is so important to her. We'll also hear her describe the business activities she oversees as the Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, and the entrepreneurial activities she manages as a guest conductor and teacher. If you want to be a performing artist you won't want to miss our interview with JoAnn Falletta!

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with acclaimed conductor JoAnn Falletta. Maestra Falletta gives an inspiring interview, and recalls what it was like being the first woman to lead a major American ensemble, and why mentoring students and commissioning music is so important to her. We'll also hear her describe the business activities she oversees as the Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, and the entrepreneurial activities she manages as a guest conductor and teacher. If you want to be a performing artist you won't want to miss our interview with JoAnn Falletta!

This week on the podcast is our interview with fine art appraiser Loren Whittaker.  You'll hear how she benefited from mentors and networking to capitalize on her PhD in Art History to become a fine art appraiser.  Loren talks about her daily activities that include working as an expert witness, evaluating art for private sales, and collaborating with insurance companies on valuation.  Anyone interested in how art is appraised will enjoy hearing Loren's story.