The Creative Collective Show : Where Business Meets Creative

This is what happens when you say yes to every opportunity that presents itself. AJ Sankofa, born in Brooklyn, did exactly this as he found his way from busboy to studying under Michelin Star chefs in Italy to opening up his own restaurant back in his hometown of Morristown. You'll learn that there isn't some secret sauce to success. AJ proves that hard work, dedication, and passion are all you need to live the life you want.  He worked his ass off to position himself as an Italian cuisine connoisseur. Follow his journey and learn exactly how he opened up his own homemade Italian pasta and sauce establishment in Morristown, NJ. Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

As we revitalize the podcast, we mix it up with Rob Acocella, a sound designer, production sound recordist, post-production dialogue editor, and re-recording mixer. Rob begins his audio journey by wandering into a record store at an early age and buying his first CD, Metallica, and his first "sound-sample" CD. He doesn't remember what drove him to pick up a CD with a bunch of sound effects on it, but he bought it anyway. Listen in as we follow his journey from childhood to a professional audiophile. You'll notice his journey isn't a straight line and actually dabbles in video before returning back to his love and true passion: audio. Rob drops a great “hack” he used to secure an extra IMDB credit and increase the overall value of a project. “Everything's negotiable, you can always find ways of pulling out value from a project even if it's not always monetary.” This and many more inspiring tips and tricks scattered throughout his journey that you do not want to miss. Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

If you're struggling to get in front of the camera and create content, this episode will certainly give you some helpful tips to be more relatable and personable on camera. Today we have an awesome opportunity to sit down with Kerry Barrett, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, with over 20 years of experience as a broadcast news anchor, reporter, and producer across many different outlets including NBC, ABC, and Fox. Listen in as we unfold the story of how a crippling fear of public speaking became a catalyst to Kerry launching a full-service media training and public speaking boutique, Kerry Barrett Consulting. The firm focuses on helping others bring their stories to life with confidence and personality. Kerry drops knowledge on what it takes to make it as a reporter and progress into bigger markets. She also shares tactics on how to have a more impactful Zoom call, and overall become more personable and more relatable on camera. Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

If you're a creative looking to take your side hustle to the next level, you're in for a value-packed episode full of tips and tricks to go out on your own.In this episode, we're joined with Joey Raymundo, owner of Media X Marketing, a video production company based out of Middlesex, NJ. We dive into how Joey got started in the industry and how he pivoted from a comfortable marketing job making 6 figures to starting his own media company. Throughout the podcast, we go over how you can leverage your "competition" to be used as an asset to help you grow, how to balance your fulltime job and passion work, how to price yourself in the creative industry, when is the right time to take on free work, and how to scale your business and start hiring people. Support the show

Gercino Soares joins the StrixMedia team for this installment of the Creative Collective Show. Gercino is a successful real estate investor/developer and entrepreneur who shares his passion for Real Estate as well as his inspiring story on this podcast. He talks about his experience coming to America in 1996 when he was just six years old. Gercino is the perfect example of an "American dream" success story. Even if Real Estate isn't your thing, you're bound to find some valuable insight and inspiration from this conversation with Gercino. Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

Helen Polise is the director of the production company "Muthership."She sits down with the StrixMedia team to discuss her career, as well as her lifelong passion for production. She begins the episode by taking us back to how she got started in the business, explaining that her first job was in advertising as the assistant to the creative director. One day, her boss gave her the opportunity to be the producer of a shoot. Helen was thrown right into the production world with very little experience. Looking back she realizes how this experience jumpstarted the rest of her career, as well as her skills in production. Later in the show, Helen describes how she has adapted her company "Muthership" to operate during the quarantine. She started filming her own video content for Facebook and Instagram and soon noticed that this content was an amazing way for her brand to connect with people online. Helen offers some wonderful knowledge and insight in this episode--- even if you aren't into production. Enjoy!Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, we are joined by Walt Blau, a podcaster that we met when StrixMedia was first starting off. Walt is a really down to earth guy who enjoys the creative side of podcasting and loves opportunities to speak with interesting people. We shoot the shit and talk about his podcast Walt's Kitchen Table, a podcast that focuses on the extraordinary stories and lives of the average person. Be sure to tune in to this episode to hear how Walt started his podcast and what he does to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitch, Facebook Live, and YouTube. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! If you leave us a review and DM us a screenshot, we will send you some awesome StrixMedia stickers for free. Thanks for supporting the show!Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

Mindy Scheier, Founder, and CEO of Runway of Dreams and Gamut Management chat with StrixMedia about the mission of both companies, the future of inclusive/adaptive clothing, opportunities for the community of people with disabilities, and the small goal of changing the entire fashion industry.Thanks for listening! Check us out on Facebook Live, YouTube & Twitch. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! If you leave us a review and DM us a screenshot on Instagram @strixmedianj, we will send you some awesome StrixMedia stickers for free. Thanks for supporting the show!Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

Daniel Hill joins the Creative Collective Show via Zoom to talk about how he teaches small business owners how to use Instagram. Daniel is a social media strategist and loves teaching people how to use new technologies that will help improve their business. A few years ago, when Daniel decided to make a business out of being a social media strategist, he chose to focus on Instagram because he felt it was the most interactive and rewarding platform that business owners should learn. Daniel talks with the StrixMedia team about the power of social media along with insight and his own personal story of navigating the world as an entrepreneur. Thanks for listening! Check us out on Facebook Live, YouTube & Twitch. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! If you leave us a review and DM us a screenshot on Instagram @strixmedianj, we will send you some awesome StrixMedia stickers for free. Thanks for supporting the show!Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this virtual episode of The Creative Collective Show, the StrixMedia team is graced with an amazing creative/production veteran, Abbey LeVine. She has worked in the content creation realm for almost thirty years and currently owns Swirl Studios; a content production company based in New York City. She started her career in production working for television and talk shows such as The Dr. Phil Show and Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher. Abbey decided to take her talent to the crime genre of entertainment and launched the popular show “Beyond Scared Straight”.During quarantine, her need to create became so overwhelming she decided to pull a remote team together to start producing a new COVID Documentary from the point of view of different people going through this difficult time. Find out exactly how she plans to execute this idea using available resources and rallying a team of female producers nationwide. Listen in as Abbey shares great stories about her past experiences in the production industry and how she started her latest content-based company. This episode is full of valuable and interesting information for anyone who loves the creative process, the production industry, and storytelling.Support the show

The quarantine can't stop the content! Hopefully, you're hungry, because today's guest sure is.  For this quarantine edition of The Creative Collective Show, the StrixMedia team is joined by Randy Santel. Randy is a professional eater & Youtuber. He doesn't go by the term competitive eater because he mainly focuses on winning food-challenges, and not eating competitions. Randy creates content to show off his pro-eating skills on YouTube and Facebook and has been eating professionally for the past ten years. Randy has 1.02 Million subscribers on YouTube, and 1.09 million subscribers on Facebook. In addition to that, he has 120,000 Instagram followers and 296 Million Youtube views. He got into professional eating after competing in (and winning) a national body transformation contest. On March 19th, 2010, Randy started his first eating challenge with a friend from college. They had one hour to finish a twenty-eight inch, eleven-pound pizza. Sure enough, Randy and his buddy won the challenge. It was on this day that Randy discovered what he wanted to do with his life; he wanted to make living eating and working out while traveling around the world while helping others along the way. He has 829 food challenge wins in all 50 states; plus 37 countries. Randy's goals for the future are as big as his appetite. He wants to continue creating content and motivating others to look and feel their best, by becoming a registered dietician. Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitch, Facebook Live, and Instagram Live. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! If you leave us a review and DM us a screenshot, we will send you some awesome StrixMedia stickers for free. Thanks for supporting the show!Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

For this episode of The Creative Collective Show (Quarantine Edition) the StrixMedia team is joined via video call by Janet Schijns. She leads a technology consulting firm called the JS Group and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to being an entrepreneur and staying on top of the tech market. Janet and her firm work with companies of all sizes, including many early-stage tech startups. She and the StrixMedia team discuss her early life, how she started her own consulting firm, and how technology plays a major role in keeping us all connected. If you're interested in technology and its constantly changing market, then this episode will be right up your alley. In addition to consulting and technology, Janet offers valuable insight into starting a business and gaining a wide variety of clients.Thanks for listening! Check us out on Facebook Live, YouTube & Twitch. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! If you leave us a review and DM us a screenshot on Instagram @strixmedianj, we will send you some awesome StrixMedia stickers for free. Thanks for supporting the show!Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

This week Rick Martinez the owner and founder of Señor Sangria joins the StrixMedia team via Zoom. Rick kicks off the show by letting the team in on his backstory. He attended Rutgers University as an Accounting major but fell in love with web development and internet space. He had the opportunity to work for some startups, which exposed him to that environment early on. So where did he get the idea to start his own Sangria business?  Well, as Rick says, "it all started on one drunken night." Rick explains that he decided to make a few jugs of sangria to bring to a party. However, Rick didn't have the time or patience to sit down and cut up all the fresh ingredients, so he made the sangria in his own unique way. What originated as a home recipe that he served at a party quickly turned into a hit with his friends–– who started sharing it with their friends and giving it as gifts. Rick realized that there had to be other people like him out there; people who wanted a great tasting sangria that could be served quickly and without any hard work. In the beginning, people told him "you can't bottle a great tasting sangria, it has to be made fresh." Boy, were they wrong. In 2006 he decided to pursue his passion and focus on making a bottled sangria that really tasted like it was homemade. It took him 3 and ½ years of research and development to find the best quality ingredients to create his first product; Classic Red Sangria. Rick is proof that you don't have to spend years coming up with the perfect business idea; sometimes it just happens overnight. Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitch, Facebook Live, and YouTube Live. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! If you leave us a review and DM us a screenshot, we will send you some awesome StrixMedia stickers for free. Thanks for supporting the show!Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

Stopping by the StrixMedia studio we have Sydney Prusso. She is the owner of Sydney Prusso Design; a lettering and mural business. She and the StrixMedia team discuss how she got into art at a young age as well as the pivotal point that she decided to make a living out of it. Sydney opens up about her experience running a mural business and describes the highs and lows of her journey. If you're in the art world or just interested in starting a business, this episode is a good one to listen to. See how she goes from full time at an NYC agency to freelance artist, muralist, and graphic designer.Thanks for listening! Check us out on Facebook Live, YouTube & Twitch. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! If you leave us a review and DM us a screenshot on Instagram @strixmedianj, we will send you some awesome StrixMedia stickers for free. Thanks for supporting the show!Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

You're about to listen to an epic story of a young man who will stop at nothing to pursue his passion to document celebrities. Skit, now signed to the label Infinite Vision, has photographed some of the biggest artists in the music industry from Cardi B, Drake, and Pharrell to Wiz Khalifa, Nipsey Hussle, Missy Elliot, and so many others. He even got a chance to shoot with, NBA Player, Kenneth Faried. Hear how Skit hustled through dead-end jobs at UPS, Discovery Channel, and the Adult Film Industry to literally breaking into the VMA's to capture some epic moments with A-List celebrities. if you're looking for the motivation to keep going, this podcast will certainly light a fire under your ass!

Heather Kell is the content creator & YouTuber for her channel, KellOfAPlan. She is a lifestyle planner and teaches people how to live their best life and find peace through planning in a creative way. Heather joins the StrixMedia team to talk about how she turned her passion into a successful business that changes people's lives. She also talks about why planning is so important to finding peace in life and gives some helpful tips and tricks for anyone looking to get more organized.Thanks for listening! Check us out on Facebook Live, YouTube & Twitch. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! If you leave us a review and DM us a screenshot on Instagram @strixmedianj, we will send you some awesome StrixMedia stickers for free. Thanks for supporting the show!Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

It's not everyday you get to hear the origin story of a true pioneer, and on this episode... we do just that! We're joined by Rosie Mattio, a cannabis industry leader, and a pioneer in bringing pro-cannabis support to mainstream media. Her firm, Mattio Communications, one of the most influential cannabis-focused marketing companies in the world, is responsible for over 3k placements in 2019 alone, with a total UVM of over 100 billion! Rosie details the story of how she got started in PR, what she's done in the cannabis industry, and how she's handling the pandemic as a working mom.Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitch, Facebook Live, and Instagram Live. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! If you leave us a review and DM us a screenshot, we will send you some awesome StrixMedia stickers for free. Thanks for supporting the show!Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

Caitlin is the founder/owner of Clover Event Co. is a Philadelphia based wedding/event planning company. Clover does wedding planning, styling, and event coordination. She enlightens the StrixMedia team on the world of wedding planning, describes how she got into the industry, started her own business, and gives helpful insight on how she grew her client base from the ground up. Caitlin has a lot to offer–– not just about wedding planning, but about being a small business owner and having a creative mind. Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, we sit down with Sophie, the woman in charge of Chic-Fil-A Menlo Park. Sophie has been working for Chic-Fil-A since she was in high school. Her manager/mentor saw something special in Sophie and knew that her passion and skillset would map well to a manager position. She moved through the ranks, and after graduating from college entered the professional development program that the company offers which set her up for success to eventually become owner and operator of her own franchise.  Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to hear how Sophie became the owner of her own Chic-Fil-A after spending years training for her dream position. Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

Jamie Lieberman is the owner of Hashtag Legal; a law firm that specializes in working with creatives and small business owners. She has been a practicing lawyer for nearly fifteen years. Jamie joins the Creative Collective Show to discuss how she partners with clients in creative fields to understand their business objectives/obstacles to help them succeed while delivering exceptional legal service that protects their business. We'll get some helpful legal tips tailored for creative entrepreneurs, as well as hear how Jamie found her calling in this very niche industry, and hear how creativity plays a role in everything; including legal services. Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

For this installment of The Breakdown, we're going to be changing it up a little due to the Coronavirus. We understand that most of the news and content coming out these days is about the Coronavirus, and frankly, it can be pretty depressing. Since this pandemic is effecting employees, business owners, and the economy as a whole, we will be talking to a handful of creators to get their take on how to keep a business afloat in these trying times, as well as brainstorm ideas and ways that creators/entrepreneurs can continue to put out content and engage with their community. While so much of the news these days is negative, we're hoping to pump some positivity back into the world with this breakdown. So tune in, and help us keep these creative juices flowing!Check out our guests:Matt Alt: @matts_videoDavid Quiroga: @david_quirogaMike Sweeney: @keepitbasementJess Arena: @ninjarena_Jake Feldman: @jakefeldmanphotography Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

Say Cheese! On the show today we have Brandon Wong. He is the co-founder and CEO of Photobooth Supply Co. Photobooths have been around for quite some time now, however, many people still imagine the large, rectangular booth that you and three of your friends tried to squeeze into for a strip of four photos at your Senior Prom. With the help of marketing and strong brand recognition, Brandon and his team at Photobooth Supply Co. are redefining what photobooths can do and how they can do it. You'll hear Brandon's come-up story from wedding photographer to CEO, gain some valuable insight on starting a business, and learn how Brandon and the Photobooth Supply Co. are changing the game when it comes to photobooths. Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

If you're a small/local business, we know this is probably a stressful time with feelings of uncertainty. All of us are feeling some sort of anxiety and stress. This is exactly why we joined up with Patty & Michelle of Social Media Sisters for this episode. We wanted to give our top tips for what small business owners can do RIGHT NOW on social media to help continue building their brand, bring in income, and stay connected with their loyal customers and clients.It's a long episode but worth listening to all the way through. We are here for you! If you want help, please reach out to either of us at @strixmedianj or @thesocialmediasisters.Thanks for listening everyone! Stay Safe, Stay Clean.Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

Marnie Nathanson is the President and Founder of The Social Status Co. based in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. She swings by StrixMedia Studios to discuss her millennial-minded 360 digital agency. Marnie has worked with prominent brands such as MTV, NBC, and Disney. She talks about how she garnered her passion for creativity and storytelling to start her own digital media agency and leave her life as a television executive. Marnie is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to anything in the digital media space. She and The StrixMedia team bounce ideas off of each other and get to the bottom of how anyone can find success by telling their story through content on social media. The Social Status Co. provides content creation, social media management, public relations, influencer marketing, and event planning for forward-thinking businesses. Be sure to check out this episode of The Creative Collective Show on all major platforms. Hit that subscribe button!Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, the StrixMedia team is joined by Greg Keefe, the micro-influencer behind the popular Instagram account @morristown.nj. Greg comes on the show to discuss how he was able to grow the Instagram account to over 40 thousand followers and what he does to keep his presence online. The group talks about everything from how Greg developed the idea and first got started on the account with a hyperlocal focus. Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to find out how someone first sets out to become an influencer and some of the steps Greg took along the way.Support the show

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Doyle, a comic creator, podcaster, and the owner of Drive 80 Studios. Mike is a talented animator who works with businesses to simplify the explanation of their companies and produces an animated video that tells the story. Mike and the StrixMedia team talk about growing a small business, working with clients, being in a creative field, and more. Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to hear how this animator is helping businesses improve their messaging with short, impactful videos.Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, we are joined by Frank Morales, a business coach who tailors his approach to fit each business he works with. Frank discusses the importance of sales and how it affects every business, for better or for worse. The group discusses sales strategies and different ways for businesses to approach sales that could work for them. Frank really knows what he is talking about and this episode is packed with info! Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to learn about new sales strategies, and hear from an expert about what you may be doing wrong. Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, we are joined by Daniel Johnson (aka Mr. J), a multimedia artist and the owner of Mr. J Gallery. Mr. J has been an artist his whole life and does not define himself by one niche, or style of art. He feels he can be more creative, open, and honest with his art by many different mediums, with the goal of inspiring others with his inventive and experimental style. Mr. J discusses the ups and downs he went through to get where he is today. From getting involved with the wrong people early on, to utilizing his sales background to grow his art career, Mr. J has been through it all. Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to hear why Mr. J cares more about the message behind his art (or the why) rather than the method with which he distributes it (the what).Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, we are joined by Strato Doumanis, the owner of Hurricane Productions, a company that plans, arranges, and throws events of many kinds from weddings, to corporate events, to concerts and more. Strato tells the StrixMedia team about how Hurricane Productions started as a three-person DJ company in 2003 and grew into a team of over 30 event professionals that services all entertainment and media needs. The Hurricane Productions team is always trying to think outside the box and produce events that attendees remember for a lifetime. Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to hear about what drives Strato and his team, how Hurricane Productions got to where it is today, and much more!Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, we are joined by Marco Rullo, the Chief Marketing Officer for Lucid Green, a company that seeks to enable the cannabis industry to communicate trust & transparency through a direct connection with the customer. With the growth of the cannabis industry over the past few years, there are more and more companies popping up that are involved with this space. It is great to see so many people trying to get involved in the once-taboo industry, but the regulation surrounding the products being distributed is lacking, which is exactly what Lucid Green is trying to change. Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to hear how this company is changing the cannabis industry by providing reports on products, reviews, and opening up conversation between consumers and sellers.Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, we are joined by Schneur Landa, co-founder and head of strategic partnerships at Fello - a technology rental service that provides iPads and other hardware to businesses and events. Schneur discusses how he took a seemingly "dumb idea" and turned it into a business that partners with brands such as Square and Shopify. Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to hear how Schneur transitioned from selling products online to working with big-name brands and providing a useful service that companies didn't realize they needed. Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, the StrixMedia team talks about how to land your first client. We talk about what it's like to make the jump from creating content for fun and out of passion, to monetizing your skills and finding confidence in yourself to realize that your abilities are worth something. This episode gives great insight into how StrixMedia was able to build a business based around creative services, and the team gives advice they have picked up along the way.Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, the StrixMedia team is joined by fellow creator and entrepreneur, Matt Alt. The group discusses networking and why it is so important for creatives, entrepreneurs, business owners, and basically anyone to get out of their comfort zone and network with new people. The trio covers topics such as networking etiquette, Facebook groups, referrals, paid work vs. free work, and much more. If you are looking to grow your business and expand your network this episode definitely has some great tips to get you started.Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, we are joined by the creative minds behind The Vision Room, a creative collaboration space that seeks to help artists pursue their dreams and achieve their goals. The tight-knit group is made up of bloggers, photographers, editors, podcasters, influencers, and entrepreneurs who work tirelessly to create relevant content focused around what is happening locally and worldwide. Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to hear how the group chases their dreams by creating content for themselves while empowering other creatives to do the same.Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, Tom Pellegrino, Max Karasev and Josh Blanco from True To Life join us to talk about the awesome things CBD can do for people. This trio is incredibly passionate about CBD and has great stories to share about how it can transform lives. They also discuss their business and how their passion for helping others manifested itself into the company that they are now trying to expand from just a CBD business to an overall wellness brand. Tune into this episode of The Creative Collective Show to learn a thing or two about CBD and hear how their passions are leading them to teaching wellness to others.Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, we are joined by CJ Horan, a dietician at Nutrition For Longevity and a trainer at Ride + Reflect. CJ is all about healthy lifestyles and promotes them however she can. As a registered dietician, she helps people make better decisions when it comes to what they are putting into their bodies, and as a fitness consultant, she teaches her clients how to improve their wellness through exercise. CJ loves what she does because she gets to help people achieve personal goals and improve their quality of life. She joined us on The Creative Collective Show to talk about her jobs and teach us some things about how diet and exercise play into your overall wellness.Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode we are joined by Josh Liberio, a talented singer/songwriter. So talented in fact that he made it on to the popular signing competition show “The Voice” and has performed alongside artists like Justin Bieber! His career as a musician has brought him all over the country and given him opportunities he wouldn't have gotten to experience otherwise. When he's not chasing his dreams, we are lucky enough to have him work as a video editor at StrixMedia. Tune in to his episode of The Creative Collective Show to hear his story and learn what it takes to make it in the music business.Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode of The Creative Collective Show, we are joined via phone by Bunnie Reiss, a hard-working artist living out in LA. Bunnie is a super talented artist with installations all over the place. She used to work at NPR, but after spending a good portion of time painting on the side she made the switch to be a full-time artist and hasn't looked back since. She has developed her own personal style for a long time and lives a true LA lifestyle, paying the bills with her passion. Tune in to this episode to hear how this dream chaser made it big after making a leap of faith into the unknown.Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, we speak with the guys from The Original Music School located in Morristown, NJ. The Original Music School is the home of alt-rock band Lady Marmalade who played at our third Engage Collab Create event. These guys rock both instrumentally, and by being super awesome people. Every day they teach young musicians how to hone their craft in order to be able to do what they love, jam together in their band. These guys' tactics of getting their name out there and marketing the band shows that they are trying to do what it takes to make it in the cutthroat music industry. Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to get a little insight into just how hard it is to make it as musicians and hear why these guys refuse to give up on their dreams. Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode of The Creative Collective Show we are joined by Joe Mercadante and Brittany Fortner from Unleash Marketing. Unleash Marketing is a digital agency that focuses on the medical field and creates strategically arranged websites which are designed to convert a visitor into a patient. They have over 10 years of digital media experience and have a proven ability to help medical practices/businesses grow their number of patients and increase revenue for these companies. Check out this episode of The Creative Collective Show to hear about how Joe started his business while working another job and has been able to grow a name for himself in the medical marketing field. Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode we are joined by Eugene Onishkevich, the owner of Green Point Juicery, a juice shop with locations in Morristown, Verona and Maplewood. He and his business partner Sandy Ayesh joined us on The Creative Collective Show to tell us the story of how Green Point Juicery was born. After working long hours at a popular Italian restaurant, Eugene would often come home with little motivation to cook a meal for himself. Luckily, he found juicing and was able to get the much needed nutrients into his body quicker than ever before. Check out this episode to hear how this driven individual was able to build his own business after discovering juicing and falling in love with it.Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode we are joined by Paul Kiesche, an awesome graphic designer from the area! He is passionate about design and has built a career teaching others his craft as a professor at the Morris County College and as the owner of the Aviate Creative Agency. He came on The Creative Collective Show to tell us about his design & branding agency, Aviate Creative Agency, which specializes in design for technology and manufacturing brands. His agency offers services for branding, graphic design, and web design and helps companies all over the United States grow their business and improve their marketing efforts.Support the show

In this episode, StrixMedia owners Dan Gianfrancesco and Zack Ryan are joined by Tom Ranieri, the owner of Postcreatives, another digital media agency in the local New Jersey area. In this episode the trio discusses the world of digital media, including everything from photography, to video production, to digital advertising and everything in between. Tom shares the story of how he started off in the wedding industry and worked his way into broadcast television and then to the film industry where he started as an unpaid intern. After 20 years of working through the ranks Tom has found success with Postcreatives, creating branded content, corporate films, and digital ads, earning 17 awards as a video producer and creative director along the way. Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to hear some great tips and tricks from three social media superstars that could help you up your social media game and increase engagement for your business/brand.StrixMedia thanks you for supporting our show! If you haven't already, please give us a like on social media and let us know you are listening. We hope you continue to tune in as we interview business owners and creatives about their stories and how they got to where they are. If you or anyone you know is a business owner or creative with a story to tell, send us an email and we will try to get you on the podcast! Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, Dan Gianfrancesco, Zack Ryan and Sean Kelly from StrixMedia sit down with Natalie Duke, a dance instructor at the Fred Astaire Dance Company in Morristown. Natalie has been a dance her entire life and is incredibly passionate about her role as a dance instructor, finding comfort in teaching others something that she loves and seeing how it affects them. Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to hear how this lifelong dancer is able to live her passion through her career. StrixMedia thanks you for supporting our show! If you haven't already, please give us a like on social media and let us know you are listening. We hope you continue to tune in as we interview business owners and creatives about their stories and how they got to where they are. If you or anyone you know is a business owner or creative with a story to tell, send us an email and we will try to get you on the podcast! Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, Dan Gianfrancesco, Zack Ryan and Sean Kelly from StrixMedia are on the phone with Jenna Martin, a not-so-local photographer who hosts ANOTHER podcast for creators called Creative Chaos. Jenna has a unique photography style that has garnered lots of attention online and made her and her podcast a go-to resource for photographers looking to improve their skills, broaden their horizons, and experiment with new styles of shooting. Jenna shares some awesome insights in this episode that would be great for anyone trying to grow a client based business and carve out a niche for themselves. Tune into this episode of The Creative Collective Show to learn how this rockstar photographer got to where she is today, what motivated her to start photography, and how she continues to learn and grow as her career continues.  Highlights: -Jenna's AWESOME idea for getting clients in the engagement/wedding realm -Finding your niche and honing your craft -Growing your following through social media  StrixMedia thanks you for supporting our show! If you haven't already, please give us a like on social media and let us know you are listening. We hope you continue to tune in as we interview business owners and creatives about their stories and how they got to where they are. If you or anyone you know is a business owner or creative with a story to tell, send us an email and we will try to get you on the podcast! Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

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In this episode, Dan Gianfrancesco, Zack Ryan and Ben Boxer from StrixMedia learn about the rise of the drone racing industry from Dwight Neptune and Keelan Gayle, who are trying to use miniature "racing" drones for other purposes. The two college students are the founders and owners of Beagle Drones, a company that produces FPV racing drones. FPV (or First Person View) drones are growing in popularity and even have leagues formed around them where competitors race over courses and through obstacles to win first place. What makes Beagle Drones different is that they highlight the effectiveness of drones when it comes to photography and filmmaking. Check out this episode of The Creative Collective Show to learn about FPV drones and find out how you can get behind the controller of a Beagle Drone. StrixMedia thanks you for supporting our show! If you haven't already, please give us a like on social media and let us know you are listening. We hope you continue to tune in as we interview business owners and creatives about their stories and how they got to where they are. If you or anyone you know is a business owner or creative with a story to tell, send us an email and we will try to get you on the podcast! Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, the hosts of KeeptItBasement take the lead and go LIVE from Engage Collab Create III, a networking event for creators. This is our first episode in front of a live audience and it went AWESOME! Check out this episode to hear KeepItBasement talk with guests at the event and learn about their hustles, social media strategies and motivations. Shoutout to Mike Sweeney, Tom Zappia, and Alex Nicholas from KeepItBasement for hosting while we ran the event, we can't wait to do something like this again! Listen in to hear live interviews with creatives and business owners such as Nate - @killgxxd (producer), Gerard Haran - @gerardharan (comedian), Dylan Jacobus - @dylanjacobus (musician) and Tom Ranieri - @postcreatives (digital agency). StrixMedia thanks you for supporting our show! If you haven't already, please give us a like on social media and let us know you are listening. We hope you continue to tune in as we interview business owners and creatives about their stories and how they got to where they are. If you or anyone you know is a business owner or creative with a story to tell, send us an email and we will try to get you on the podcast! Support the show

In this episode, Dan Gianfrancesco and Zack Ryan from StrixMedia are joined by John Hogan, the owner of Blue Nail Roofing and Siding. John tells the team about starting Blue Nail and the personal experiences that drove him to the construction business in the first place. His personal story is one that many people can relate to when it comes to working with untrustworthy contractors that take advantage of homeowners. Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to find out what makes Blue Nail different from other roofing and siding companies in the area and how they stand out among the rest when it comes to trustworthiness, work ethic, and overall craftsmanship. StrixMedia thanks you for supporting our show! If you haven't already, please give us a like on social media and let us know you are listening. We hope you continue to tune in as we interview business owners and creatives about their stories and how they got to where they are. If you or anyone you know is a business owner or creative with a story to tell, send us an email and we will try to get you on the podcast! Support the show

In this episode, Dan Gianfrancesco and Zack Ryan from StrixMedia are joined by fellow podcasters Mike Sweeney and Tom Zappia, the hosts of KeepItBasement. KeepItBasement is a local podcast that focuses on energy surrounding hip-hop, pop culture, entertainment, comedy, business, creativity, and inspiration. Mike and Tom are full-time podcasters/comedians and have seen some success with their show after it was listed under the popular Barstool podcast, "Call Me Daddy". There are no boundaries when it comes to these two (as you can see in their show) and the Strix team had a blast having them on our podcast. Tune into this episode of The Creative Collective Show to learn how these two have made a profession out of podcasting, what makes their podcast stand out, and how they grew their name.*Unfortunately, our audio stream did not work for this episode so we were only able to record a portion of it. Luckily, Mike and Tom said they would come back soon to do it again (and get it right this time)!StrixMedia thanks you for supporting our show! If you haven't already, please give us a like on social media and let us know you are listening. We hope you continue to tune in as we interview business owners and creatives about their stories and how they got to where they are. If you or anyone you know is a business owner or creative with a story to tell, send us an email and we will try to get you on the podcast! Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)

In this episode, Dan Gianfrancesco and Zack Ryan of the StrixMedia team get a chance to interview Andy Hogarth, the musical genius behind Drunk Girl, who created a song that is featured in the video game Rocket League. Andy not only DJ's and produces music under the name Drunk Girl, but he also raps, plays multiple instruments, and leads the band Back Out Now. Tune in to this episode of The Creative Collective Show to hear how a talented individual continues to chase their dream in the highly competitive music industry.StrixMedia thanks you for supporting our show! If you haven't already, please give us a like on social media and let us know you are listening. We hope you continue to tune in as we interview business owners and creatives about their stories and how they got to where they are. If you or anyone you know is a business owner or creative with a story to tell, send us an email and we will try to get you on the podcast! Support the show (http://www.strixmedia.com)