This week on the podcast is part one of our  interview with visual artist and photographer, Chris Dahlquist. She talks about her decision to leave commercial photography early in her career to focus on visual art, her work as a business consultant, and why it’s important for her to help empower artists to live the lives they choose.Chris's advice and perspective is relevant for all arts entrepreneurs.

This week on the podcast, is part two of our interview with the founders of the Owen/Cox Dance Group: dancer Jennifer Owen and her musician husband Brad Cox.  They recall their first collaboration, describe their revenue streams, how their dancers and musicians are contracted and compensated, and the value of sweat equity. Those thinking of starting a dance company or similar venture will not want to miss them!

This week on the podcast, we begin 2022 with part one of our interview with the founders of the Owen/Cox Dance Group: dancer Jennifer Owen and her musician husband Brad Cox.  They recall their first collaboration, describe their revenue streams, how their dancers and musicians are contracted and compensated, and the value of sweat equity. Those thinking of starting a dance company or similar venture will not want to miss them!

We're closing out 2021 with our 50th episode! This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with vibraphonist Drew Tucker. We'll get a peek into his schedule and all the different activities and revenues streams he pursues.  He also describes his focus on social entrepreneurship and his passion for teaching and outreach. Hearing how Drew juggles all his activities will surely be eye-opening for those thinking of being arts entrepreneurs.

This week on the podcast is part one of our interview with vibraphonist Drew Tucker. We'll get a peek into his schedule and all the different activities and revenues streams he pursues.  He also describes his focus on social entrepreneurship and his passion for teaching and outreach. Hearing how Drew juggles all his activities will surely be eye-opening for those thinking of being arts entrepreneurs.

This week on the podcast is our interview with stand-up comedian and actor, Steve Byrne.  He talks about what it was like starting out in comedy clubs in NYC, thinking of oneself as a brand, and the importance of networking and how it served as a catalyst for many of his successful projects over the years.  Steve's story of perseverance and being open to opportunity is relevant to everyone in the arts.

This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with pianists Nick Luby and Susan Zhang, the founders of the mobile music venue, The Concert Truck. These young entrepreneurs and recent college graduates talk about how they converted a 16-foot box truck into a fully-functioning mobile concert hall, complete with lights, a sound system, and a piano! Their story is a testament to entrepreneurial imagination and tenacity, and will surely encourage listeners to follow their bliss!

​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!