Podcast appearances and mentions of Gareb Shamus

How do the relationships you cultivate shape your success? In this episode, Gareb Shamus, the visionary behind Wizard magazine and the modern Comic Con experience, shares how key relationships—from childhood influences to industry mentors—helped him build a platform that transformed geek culture into a global phenomenon. From his entrepreneurial upbringing to the friendships that shaped his journey, he reveals the pivotal moments that led to the massive success of his ventures. Tune in to hear how fostering meaningful connections can open doors you never imagined.   [00:01 - 06:00] The Power of a Single Introduction How Gareb met Kevin at an event through a mutual friend The importance of networking and building genuine relationships Why introductions often lead to unexpected opportunities   [06:01 - 12:33] From Collecting Comics to Building an Empire Gareb's childhood passion for comic books and sports cards Launching Wizard magazine and its meteoric rise The birth of Comic Con and its cultural impact   [12:34 - 18:53] The Influence of Mentors and Early Encouragement How Stan Lee's support shaped Gareb's career The impact of his father's entrepreneurial mindset Lessons from early business mentors and distributors   [18:54 - 24:00] Giving First: The Unexpected Power of Contribution Why Gareb sent thousands of free magazines to key industry leaders How featuring new artists and companies created a lasting impact The ripple effect of generosity in business   [24:01 - 29:14] Art, Business, and Staying Optimistic Gareb's transition into professional painting Why optimism is a driving force in his life and work The lasting legacy of creating platforms for connection     Key Quotes:   "It just goes to show that if you have an opportunity, a desire, a passion—there's really nothing that can stop you from making an impact." – Gareb Shamus   "I grew up with an entrepreneurial mindset. I never thought about needing a boss—I thought about creating something on my own." – Gareb Shamus     Connect with Gareb:   Website: https://www.garebshamus.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garebshamus    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gareb.shamus     If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!    Find me on the following streaming platforms:   Apple Spotify Google Podcasts IHeart Radio Stitcher  

Comic Con pioneer Gareb Shamus discusses the transformation of geek culture from niche to mainstream and reveals his latest venture in collectibles.Gareb Shamus, Founder of Wizard Magazine and Co-Founder of Comic Con, shares the untold origin story of cosplay at conventions and how his magazine revolutionized comic collecting through price guides and industry coverage. Gareb discusses transforming Comic Con into a cultural phenomenon and introduces StarPics, his new company creating authenticated celebrity autograph cards using innovative security features.Links mentioned from the podcast: Pudgy Penguins PENGU Token Debuts at $2.3B Market CapNVIDIA Unveils Its Most Affordable Generative AI SupercomputerGareb's TwitterStarPics WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3From our sponsor: In Chinese, belief means trust. For 10 years, Consensus has united those who believe in building a new internet where everyone has value. Join us at Consensus Hong Kong February 18 - 20, 2025 where belief becomes real. Connect with global leaders, innovators, and investors shaping the future of Web3, and experience the power of collaboration at the industry's most influential event. Register now: https://go.coindesk.com/3BeigBq-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comic Con pioneer Gareb Shamus discusses the transformation of geek culture from niche to mainstream and reveals his latest venture in collectibles.Gareb Shamus, Founder of Wizard Magazine and Co-Founder of Comic Con, shares the untold origin story of cosplay at conventions and how his magazine revolutionized comic collecting through price guides and industry coverage. Gareb discusses transforming Comic Con into a cultural phenomenon and introduces StarPics, his new company creating authenticated celebrity autograph cards using innovative security features.Links mentioned from the podcast: Pudgy Penguins PENGU Token Debuts at $2.3B Market CapNVIDIA Unveils Its Most Affordable Generative AI SupercomputerGareb's TwitterStarPics WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3From our sponsor: In Chinese, belief means trust. For 10 years, Consensus has united those who believe in building a new internet where everyone has value. Join us at Consensus Hong Kong February 18 - 20, 2025 where belief becomes real. Connect with global leaders, innovators, and investors shaping the future of Web3, and experience the power of collaboration at the industry's most influential event. Register now: https://go.coindesk.com/3BeigBq-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike and Adam look to the comic book world of the 21st century as they explore the Wizard 2000 issue in the WILD CARD format. Topics include fanboy dream projects, prediction about the future by comic book pros, industry reactions to Gareb Shamus launching his Black Bull line of comics and so much more!WIZARDS is publishing a comic book! That's right, our Kickstarter campaign for ARMORED 1/2 is launching soon to bring you an exclusive 24 page comic filled with Wizard magazine style features that will give you a hit of nostalgic fun. Follow the campaign today to be notified of all the details when the campaign officially goes live here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wizardspodcast/armored-1-2-wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics?ref=3ij6ts Thanks to our monthly supporters Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Our ARMORED 1/2 Kickstarter campaign is getting ready to launch. Follow the campaign at this link to be notified when it goes live. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wizardspodcast/armored-1-2-wizards-the-podcast-guide-to-comics?ref=3ij6tsAs part of that project, we've been interviewing Wizard staffers and even "The Big Cheese" himself, Gareb Shamus, for an exclusive article in the book. In this Bonus interview, we share a clip of Gareb talking about the origins of 1/2 issue comics, but also his new StarPics autographed and graded collectible trading cards. Check it out! Thanks to our monthly supporters Frank Anderson Dr. Balls Russell Sheath Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're joined by Michael Sherrin and Zach Harrison, two friends of 20 years who met as interns at Wizard magazine in 2004 and found themselves interviewing comic book pros like Mark Waid, Dan Slott and even Rob Liefeld during their time with the magazine! They share behind the scenes stories of getting the inside scoop on DC Comics' Infinite Crisis, spending quality time with Gareb Shamus and more. Thanks to our monthly supporters Bartley Blackmon Kevin Decent Gabe Sylvan Damon Bjorn watson Filip V Ryot Christoffer David Ellis acovio Alex Giannini Jeremy Cathey Nate Clark William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe Brian Acosta Joe Marcello DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We address the recent kerfuffle with Rob Liefeld on social media, calling out Gareb Shamus for spreading nonsense in his recent interview with us. Plus we review Superman For All Seasons, call shenanigans on this issue's Last Man Standing battle, check out Wizard's reviews of Thunderbolts, Captain America, Hitman and The Invisibles and so much more! Thanks to our monthly supporters Nate Clark Jason Kelley William Bruce West Mark Florio David Fink Brent Cranfill MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Jay S. Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Steve King DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In Part 2 of our conversation with Wizard founder, Gareb Shamus we explore the creation of the Wizard World Comic Con, how Wizard spin-off publications like ToyFare and InQuest created thriving industries for action figures and collectible card games, his memories of the late Pat McCallum, Gareb's transition to the world of fine art and more!Get a full scans of Wizard magazine, plus listen to this interview UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Nate Clark Jason Kelley William Bruce West Justin Martin Mark Florio David Fink MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Jay S. Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Steve King DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An interview 4 years in the making, the time has finally come to talk to Wizard magazine founder and Publisher, Gareb Shamus! "The Big Cheese" takes Adam and Michael through the origins of Wizard magazine, explains how he scored original art from Todd McFarlane in the 90's, his front row seat for the early days of Image Comics, behind the scenes stories of the Marvel Comics bankruptcy and so much more! This conversation was a dream come true and it was so big in scope that we had to break it up into two parts. Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon!Get a full scans of Wizard magazine, plus listen to this interview UNCUT with extra content and more perks by joining WIZARDS The Patreon Guide To Comics at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS today! Thanks to our monthly supporters Nate Clark Jason Kelley William Bruce West Justin Martin Mark Florio David Fink MarWe Bruno Cavalcante David M Dalibor Žujović Jay S. Evin Bryant Gary Hutcherson Fernando Pinto Jeremy Dawe MeltFaceKillah Brian Acosta Steve King DenimJedi Miitchell Hall Lee Markowitz Stephen Forshaw Mark McDonald ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In today's Heroic Chat, we are joined by Gareb Shamus.   Gareb Shamus is the founder of the country's largest producer of Comic Cons. Gareb started and published, for over twenty years, Wizard and ToyFare, the award-winning magazines that transformed the superhero and character-based genre worldwide.   Get the full show notes here: https://www.heroic.us/optimize/heroic-chat-gareb-shamus   Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery:   Pre-Order 'Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential' today: https://heroic.us/arete Join over 13,000+ people from 115+ countries who have answered the call to their Heroic quests: https://heroic.us/coach   More goodness:   Download the Heroic app: http://heroic.us/app-download Grab some Heroic swag: https://store-heroic.myshopify.com/ Become a Heroic Ambassador: http://heroic.us/ambassador   -   Get in touch:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeroicBrian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heroicbrian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heroicbrian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heroicbrian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroicbrian/ Email: support@heroic.us

Gareb Shamus is a visionary in the Superhero and character-based franchise worlds. Throughout the last 30 years, he's made a tremendous impact on geek and nerd culture and formed relationships with an unrivaled collection of artists, writers, toy developers, game designers, and celebrities. Gareb founded Comic Con as we know it today, producing 180 events with millions of tickets sold, reaching billions of people worldwide. He is also the founder of Wizard, ToyFare, and Anime Insider magazines with over 100 million issues sold in 75 countries His most recent endeavor, ACE Universe, achieved instant success having produced seven events over two years with the most popular Superhero celebrities that were live-streamed to massive global audiences. Comic Con, the largest comic, sci-fi, and fantasy event in the world, almost never happened. That's because as a young founder, Gareb Shamus, the founder of ACE Comic Con, was on the brink of shutting down his upstart comic magazine, Wizard. Gareb turned to his father and got some surprising, life-changing advice. This episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up is a highlight reel of Gareb Shamus, a superhero visionary, who championed inclusion in his business by focusing on a niche market. You will learn about perseverance, how to take the fuel of your passions and harness it into a product, and how inclusion drives profits. Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from AmazonLove the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!

If weeds were people, they'd be the ultimate entrepreneurs. Stu Heinecke has created a business strategy based on weeds, and it's quickly taking root in the world of entrepreneurship. Stu is a business growth strategist and the originator of Weed Strategy™. He is also a keynote speaker, renowned cartoonist and bestselling business author. His first book, How to Get a Meeting with Anyone, was named one of the top 64 sales books of all time. His latest, How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed, introduces a new model for explosive business growth, based on the strategies, attributes and tools weeds use to grow and spread. Stu has been named “The father of Contact Marketing”. He is the Founder of The Total Weed Awards, in collaboration with the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center.  Stu has had an unusual career arc. Mentored by some of the world's top cartoonists from Playboy and The New Yorker, Stu has had his cartoons published in The Wall Street Journal and Playboy, among other publications.  Stu has explored Weed Strategy™ for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez.  What do weeds and entrepreneurs have in common? Stu Heinecke was stuck in traffic on the Santa Monica freeway when he noticed something that would change his life: There, in between the cracks in the pavement, dandelions were growing. It was an unlikely place for life. They were even spreading and taking over the cracks, one by one. As he sat in a long line of cars, Stu wondered why weeds thrive in the unlikeliest of places - and what it means for us. In that moment Stu recognized something vitally important. If entrepreneurs thought more like weeds, we could experience the same explosive growth! Think like a weed Weeds are so much more than pests. Weeds are natural disruptors, collaborators and process-builders. If that doesn't describe the ultimate mindset for entrepreneurs and their teams, nothing does. Imagine operating as a fierce collective, growing out of hardship, and taking over industries in innovative, unexpected ways. That's the power of Weed Strategy™! So what exactly is Weed Strategy™? To describe weeds and exceptional entrepreneurs, consider how they operate. They follow a consistent pattern: They always deal with what is, they never do anything without an unfair advantage, they never do anything alone, they always focus on what makes them win, and they thrive in disrupted ground.  Weeds deal with what is happening right now; They don't obsess about hypotheticals. Weeds don't do anything without an unfair advantage; They look for ways in which they already have a leg up on the competition in order to come out on top. They don't do anything alone; They use their connections to get their needs met. And above all, weeds thrive when they're challenged. We as founders, creatives, entrepreneurs and self-starters could do well to follow their example. Weeds are the Ubers, Airbnbs and SpaceX's of the natural world. Applying Weed Strategy™ to your business can  transform your organization into a fierce collective, fanatically replying unfair advantages that explode the scale of your enterprise.  Enjoy this episode of The Business of You for actionable insights that will change your life! Quotes “I was driving the Santa Monica Freeway. It's no place for a plant to take root… but there in the cracks in the concrete, I noticed a dandelion. It struck me - how did it get here? What makes weeds so special, hardy and unique? Is there a unified model that they use, and is it something we can use in our businesses?” “To describe weeds, look at what they do and how they operate. They always deal with what is, they never do anything without an unfair advantage, they never do anything alone - it's always at scale, they always focus on what makes them win, and they thrive in disrupted ground. All of these statements suggest something about the [business] model.” “Weeds would tell us - We would probably do well to let your actions lead our emotions, rather than letting emotions lead our actions.” “Weeds never do anything alone. They're natural collaborators. They would tell us - you need to team up with the smartest people you know, as fast as you can.” “We are creating unfair advantages for each other through collaborations.” “When you observe weeds, you can see that they're aggressive, urgent, resilient, adaptive, and they're even optimistic. I'm ascribing something to them when they don't have emotions, but they function in a way we would if we were feeling optimistic.” “We want our competitors saying, we can't get rid of them. How can we compete with this!” Links mentioned in this episode: Visit Stu Heinecke's Website at https://stuheinecke.com/  Purchase Stu Heinecke's Book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Your-Business-Like-Weed/dp/1632651998  Connect with Stu directly on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuheinecke/  Find Stu Heinecke on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stu.heinecke.1  Follow Stu on Twitter at https://twitter.com/byStuHeinecke 

This show talks about the influence superheroes can have on our lives and those of our children. Gareb Shamus joins the show as the original Heromaker! Shamus created Wizard Entertainment, published Wizard Magazine and founded ACE Comic Con among many other superhero like events and shows.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. Stu explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts or tonydurso.com/podcast.

How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth Show Guest: Stu Heinecke A playbook for growing your business no matter the circumstances. Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed applies a model to business growth, examining the successful strategies that ordinary weeds use to spread, and prosper in almost any situation. This book will enable readers to apply strategies, mapping their own path to rapid and sustainable growth, while providing a focus on weed-based attributes to get the job done quickly and effectively. It also provides a pathway to transform their entire team into a collective of weeds operating on behalf of the company, acting as an incubator for innovation and productivity, while enriching their own opportunities for growth and security. Stu has explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myhrvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez.

In this episode, Gareb shares about the power of storytelling and his approach to building a loyal community, with Comic-Con and with his new NFT project, Kumite. Connect with Gareb! Twitter: https://twitter.com/gareb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garebshamus Kumite NFT on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kumitenft HeroMaker Studios: https://www.heromakerstudios.com/ Join us at NFT Seattle - discount link for 'Marketing In The Metaverse' listeners: www.eventbrite.com/e/331197299037/?discount=MITMSeattle https://www.nftseattle.io/ *Disclaimer* This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only. We are not giving financial or investment advice.

So who are the guests?Our first guest is Patricia GagicAward-winning author, entrepreneur, accomplished international contemporary artist, and humanitarian, Patricia Gagic is leading the ‘karmic revolution'.Knighted as a Dame of the International Order of St. George Grand Prior of Canada, winner of the YMCA Peace Medal, and presented with the Excellence In The Arts For Courage And Commitment To Human Rights, Patricia has been recognized as one of the ‘Top 100 Most Powerful Women In Canada'.Our second guest is Jason BrownEntrepreneur and innovator who is learning to reset his ‘default' settings, Jason Brown is a man living in the future.Founder of investment company Misfits Global and the visionary behind DripDrop, a mental fitness app that gives families access to a world-class community of experts & coaches, Jason is on a journey of self-discovery while working to reprogram his mind and find out what a limitless life really means.Our third guest is Gareb ShamusA visionary in the superhero universe who has impacted billions around the globe, Gareb Shamus is in a world of his own. Co-creator of the largest global superhero fan experience in the world Comic-Con, and founder of Wizard Entertainment, Gareb is on a mission to create a whole new reality with HeroMaker Studios, a creative playground and metaverse economy that brings together artists, writers, and the fan community to pioneer a new era of superhero franchises.You can follow Giovanni:Archangel Academy: https://archangel.cc/Giovanni Marsico Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giftedwithgio/Giovanni Marsico Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiftedentrepreneur/Giovanni Marsico LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannimarrsico/

Creating a trusting, engaged community and sharing once-in-a-lifetime opportunities with the Founders of HeroMaker Studios, Scott Donnell and Gareb Shamus (also the Founder of Wizards Magazine and Comic-Con). Here's a glance at what you'll discover from Gareb, Scott, and Joe in this episode: How Gareb Shamus got into the superhero business, started Comic-Con, and has impacted billions of people What a Superhero really is, how villains relate to heroes, and why Superheroes are more relevant than ever What Scott Donnell and Gareb's Hero Makers project is all about and how the relatable stories it is spreading is about to positively flip the comic industry on its head The Creator Economy on Steroids: How artists, writers, musicians, creators and more are going to benefit long-term from the coming ‘transfer of ownership' boom The habits, skills, and capabilities Gareb and Scott have developed that have allowed them to succeed in life and business and impact tons of people

How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed: A Complete Strategy for Unstoppable Growth by Stu Heinecke About the Book: “Weeds scale faster than any business. It's in their DNA.” - Kathy Ireland, CEO, Kathy Ireland Worldwide A playbook for growing your business no matter the circumstances. Hall-of-Fame-nominated marketer, bestselling author, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist Stu Heinecke shares his fascination with weeds and how anyone can grow their business into something resilient and unstoppable. How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed applies a model to business growth, examining the successful strategies that ordinary weeds use to spread, and prosper in almost any situation. This book will enable readers to apply strategies, mapping their own path to rapid and sustainable growth, while providing a focus on weed-based attributes to get the job done quickly and effectively. It also provides a pathway to transform their entire team into a collective of weeds operating on behalf of the company, acting as an incubator for innovation and productivity, while enriching their own opportunities for growth and security. An accessible and practical guide that leaders and companies across industries can help increase their market share, prominence, and customer base, this book enables them to grow, expand, dominate, and defend their turf. Stu has explored the Weeds model for several years, collecting insights from thought leaders from the worlds of business, government, and entertainment including T. Boone Pickens, Kathy Ireland, General Barry McAffrey, Henrik Fisker, Gareb Shamus, Giovanni Marsico, Esther Dyson, Christopher Lochhead, Nathan Myrhvold, Carmen Medina, Jon Ferrara, and Jonna Mendez.  About the Author: Stu Heinecke is a best-selling author, twice nominated Hall of Fame marketer, and Wall Street Journal cartoonist. His first book, How To Get a Meeting with Anyone, which introduced the concept of contact marketing, was named one of the top 64 sales books of all time. The American Marketing Association named him the "Father of Contact Marketing." Stu's books have enjoyed glowing coverage in Forbes, Inc., Harvard Business Review, CBS radio, and many other places. Stu is also a NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center Author in Residence and Mentor, and founder of cartoonists.org, a group of cartoonists from The Wall Street Journal and The New Yorker, who donate art to help charities raise funds. And, interesting fact – he and his wife Charlotte live on Whidbey Island in the Pacific Northwest in Puget Sound, north of Seattle AND and at the University of Southern California, he was a college party pal of actor LeVar Burton! Click here for this episode's website page with the links mentioned during the interview... https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/how-grow-business-like-weed-stu-heinecke

In this episode of Freedom with NFT's Gareb Shamus shares with us about:  What he created in Web 2  Favorite moments during his Comic Con journey What he is developing and working on in the web three space HomeMaker Studio How has the crossover been for his Web 2 community to Web 3  Why storytelling is so important  Why community building is so important  About Gareb Shamus: Gareb Shamus is an American contemporary painter and part of New York's emerging Connectivism movement. He is the founder of the country's largest producer of Comic Cons. Gareb started and published, for over twenty years, Wizard and ToyFare the award winning magazines that transformed the superhero and character based genre worldwide. Mr. Shamus sees no boundaries between art, business, and cultural connecting. His success in the world of comic books with Wizard and the Comic Con phenomenon taught him to trust his instincts and to forge ahead where others may be intimidated. His paintings are noted for breaking the ‘3rd wall' with their three-dimensional textures and use of a proprietary painting technique designed and developed to provoke conversation by reaching out to the casual viewer. His artwork is currently on display in galleries in Los Angeles and New York City; and he has exhibitions lined up over the coming twelve months in England, Italy, Germany and Asia. Gareb recently showed at Scope Miami during Art Basel and is the Artist in Residence at The Pivot Gallery in Chelsea, New York City.   Thank you to near.org for making this episode of Freedom with NFTs happen. To learn more about how the NEAR Foundation is building the future of the creator economy, visit near.org.   Connect with Gareb Shamus: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garebshamusart/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garebshamus/ Website: https://www.kumitenft.com/ KumitenNFT Twitter : https://twitter.com/kumitenft Gareb's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gareb   Connect with your host, Lauren Turton: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurenTurton_ Discord Community: bit.ly/Discordfreedomwithnfts

In this episode of Freedom with NFT's Gareb Shamus shares with us about: What he created in Web 2 Favorite moments during his Comic Con journey What he is developing and working on in the web three space HomeMaker Studio How has the crossover been for his Web 2 community to Web 3 Why storytelling is so important Why community building is so important About Gareb Shamus: Gareb Shamus is an American contemporary painter and part of New York's emerging Connectivism movement. He is the founder of the country's largest producer of Comic Cons. Gareb started and published, for over twenty years, Wizard and ToyFare the award winning magazines that transformed the superhero and character based genre worldwide. Mr. Shamus sees no boundaries between art, business, and cultural connecting. His success in the world of comic books with Wizard and the Comic Con phenomenon taught him to trust his instincts and to forge ahead where others may be intimidated. His paintings are noted for breaking the ‘3rd wall' with their three-dimensional textures and use of a proprietary painting technique designed and developed to provoke conversation by reaching out to the casual viewer. His artwork is currently on display in galleries in Los Angeles and New York City; and he has exhibitions lined up over the coming twelve months in England, Italy, Germany and Asia. Gareb recently showed at Scope Miami during Art Basel and is the Artist in Residence at The Pivot Gallery in Chelsea, New York City. Thank you to near.org for making this episode of Freedom with NFTs happen. To learn more about how the NEAR Foundation is building the future of the creator economy, visit near.org. Connect with Gareb Shamus: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garebshamusart/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garebshamus/ Website: https://www.kumitenft.com/ KumitenNFT Twitter : https://twitter.com/kumitenft Gareb's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gareb Connect with your host, Lauren Turton: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurenTurton_ Discord Community: bit.ly/Discordfreedomwithnfts

Today we had Gareb Shamus, the founder of Wizard magazine from the traditional collectibles and comic book market, and an early producer of Comic-Con. He came on the show to discuss his project Kumite, which we're partnering with. We also discussed more details surrounding Otherside land. We discussed the Something Token that has an affiliation with Alexis Ohanian of Reddit and has recently raised funding. And we talked about a new meme project, The Regulars, as well as ENS domains going crazy in the NFT market right now. Gareb's Twitter Tune in live every weekday Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM Eastern to 10:30 AM Buy our NFT Sign up for FTX Join our discord Check out our Twitter -- DISCLAIMER: You should never treat any opinion expressed by the hosts of this content as a recommendation to make a particular investment, or to follow a particular strategy. The thoughts and commentary on this show are an expression of the hosts' opinions and are for entertainment and informational purposes only. This show is never financial advice.

The GIFTED Show brings inspiring, impactful conversations with best-selling authors, revolutionary researchers and entrepreneurial mavericks, broadcasting voices that the millions all around the world need to hear to unleash their gift on the world, and become the changemaker they were destined to be.So who are the guests?Jim Kwik is a NYT Bestselling Author, Speed Reading & Memory Trainer, and Host of the #1 Kwik Brain Podcast. For the past three decades, Jim taught his learning techniques to students from universities such as NYU, Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, and Singularity, as well as executives and employees from companies such as Nike, GE, Zappos, SpaceX, and Virgin to get the most out of work and life.Gareb is a visionary in the Superhero and character-based franchise worlds. Gareb founded Comic Con as we know it today, producing 180 events with millions of tickets sold, reaching billions of people worldwide. He is also the founder of Wizard, ToyFare, and Anime Insider magazines with over 100 million issues sold in 75 countries. Gareb started HeroMaker Studios to create an original comic book based Superhero Universe. By taking a mobile and web3 first approach with NFT collectibles, HeroMaker is looking to share unique stories to the largest global audiences.The GIFTED Show host Giovanni Marsico is the founder of Archangel - the world's largest community of entrepreneurs, coaches, and Changemakers on a mission to change lives, change ourselves, and change the world. He's had 25,000+ people attend his live events, thousands transformed with his coaching programs, and is now the host of The GIFTED Show - an episodic podcast experience that helps you share your gift with the world. Giovanni has also created a new genre of film: "Real-Life Superhero Movies" - where his first documentary, DREAMER, has won 3 Emmy awards.You can follow Giovanni: Archangel Academy: https://archangel.cc/Giovanni Marsico Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giftedwithgio/Giovanni Marsico Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiftedentrepreneur/Giovanni Marsico LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannimarsico/#gifted #weareallgifted #changemaker #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #dreams #business #journey #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #motivation #manifestation #growth #mindset #success

In this milestone episode you'll learn how Gareb Shamus scored the original cover art of Spider-Man 1 from Todd McFarlane while commissioning the drawing for the 1st issue of Wizard and more secrets of The Guide To Comics. Plus, a special musical sendoff for one of our hosts. After Episode 50 of WIZARDS, nothing will be the same... ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

OFFICIAL TEASER for The GIFTED Show - a podcast experience by Giovanni Marsico (Coming March 3rd). Giovanni is a 3x Emmy-Winning Producer, Founder & CEO at Archangel Academy, Business Mentor to Changemakers, TEDx Speaker.Archangel Academy is a community of superhero entrepreneurs, leaders and game changers that are making the world a better place through mission-driven entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Giovanni hosts his large-scale fundraiser in Toronto every September for thousands of entrepreneurs called Archangel Summit where all of the proceeds are used to support various charities and offer micro-loans, investments, and grants to entrepreneurs creating positive impact. He also runs an invitation-only, private community called Archangel Masters for highly successful entrepreneurs impacting the lives of millions of people.From Host Giovanni Marsico."I believe that we are all GIFTED.I believe that inside you, me, and every one of us is a GIFT that we can share to change the lives of others.And I believe that we all need each other's support, now more than ever, to unleash these gifts.On March 3rd, something big is coming.It's called The GIFTED Show.It's not a podcast or YouTube show.It's way different, and bigger.It's a movement, wrapped up in an episodic journey.And instead of the traditional 1on1 interviews, in each episode I invite 2 or 3 world class masters, as if me, you, and them are all out for dinner, having the most transformative conversations ever.And then each episode builds on the next, like an epic TV series.In our first few episodes dropping March 3rd on YouTube and iTunes you'll hear from Jim Kwik, Dr. Nicole LePera, Lisa Nichols, Gareb Shamus, David Neagle, Martin Latulippe, Nick Nanton, Sally Hogshead, and Jonathan Fields.I've spent the past 8 years building a global community and network of Gifted humans…and It's time for me to introduce them to you.The journey begins March 3rd. Stay tuned for more details and exclusive clips dropping over the next few weeks."#weareallgifted

The former Founder of Wizard Magazine and Conventions has a new business . Hero Maker is a new comics publisher that wants to be digital first in comics and NFTs. I ask for more details and a layman's clarification on what it all means.

The former Founder of Wizard Magazine and Conventions has a new business . Hero Maker is a new comics publisher that wants to be digital first in comics and NFTs. I ask for more details and a layman's clarification on what it all means.

Gareb shares how each segment of his entrepreneurial and artistic journey have been guided by his natural gifts of:- Self-Confidence- Security- Connecting people- Vision- Being comfortable to be himselfHe shares his lessons from Comic Con and how his art has helped him connect with others, grow and heal.

In 1970s New York, the way to a boy's heart ran through a stack of baseball cards. The Shamus family knew that. But Mr. and Mrs. Shamus didn't just buy their sons a pack of cards. They opened a full-fledged comic and card shop. ...And they unleashed a legend. In this episode, Gareb Shamus talks about how he went from baseball card shark on his elementary playground to founding ACE Comic Con and Wizard Entertainment. Listen in as Gareb and Erik chat about... - How Gareb's parents opened a comic and card shop using the family's personal inventory - Gareb's first magazine and how it's popularity proved to be its downfall - What happened that finally got the money pouring in to Comic Cons - The scoop on live, in-person events during COVID and afterward For more interviews like this one, subscribe to HawkeTalk on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Today’s episode is unbelievably insightful and filled with amazing lessons, regardless of where you are in your business or what your business does. Today on the show we have Gareb Shamus, founder of Ace Universe and the modern day Comic Con, to share with us the lessons he learned on his truly amazing business journey. Thanks for listening! Head over to the show notes for links and resources mentioned during this episode.   SHOW NOTES: https://insidethelionsdenpodcast.com/podcast/episode46

This time around we're joined by Rus Wooton, former Online Assistant Editor of the Wizard website and current professional comics Letterer on such books as Invincible, the Walking Dead and more shares his stories of accidentally scooping Wizard magazine on the web, how his Halloween costume became a lifelong fashion statement and a near death experience in front of Gareb Shamus!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week, we take storytelling to a whole new level. We learn that each of us is a “superhero” at something. We talk to the man whose Instagram feed has selfies with the Hollywood Superhero A-LIST. In some ways, we think of our guest today as a kind of superhero himself, building community where it's needed. Today, we talk with the legendary Gareb Shamus, former Chairman and CEO of Wizard Entertainment, and the Co-Founder and CEO of Ace Comic Con. #KamalaHarris #ReadAloud  

Today Roland Frasier interviews serial entrepreneur Gareb Shamus. He is one of the foremost experts in the Superhero business. Gareb, the founder and CEO of Wizard Entertainment, started ACE Universe with his brother Stephen to produce immersive Comic Cons and a Global Streaming Platform. Roland and Gareb talk through his unique story, and Gareb shares what he believes are the reasons for his success. "If you were called a geek or nerd, it was really meant to hurt your feelings. So when all of a sudden we had 10,000 people show up, it made a lot of these people that were disenfranchised feel like they were part of something…and that's what kind of galvanized that whole movement". Gareb Shamus. As you'll hear on the show, Gareb is pursuing his creative path as a professional artist. You can check out his latest paintings at www.garebshamus.com. Top Takeaway Take chances and don't be afraid to talk to anyone.  "I always joke that I'm the biggest loser in the room because I take the most chances. I send out tons of emails. I make tons of phone calls. And I can't tell you how low my response rate is, but I don't care because the ones that say yes, we then work with them, and they benefit from our great ideas". Shamus. Plus, Listen For, The party that started as a marketing strategy and became a business in itself. "So I bought the Chicago Comicon back in 1996 really so we could throw a party for the magazines. It wasn't about making money. It was that the magazines were doing really well. It was like, all right, this is the marketing expense." Gareb Shamus. The deals that were made and how they were structured. Why they were 'indiscriminate' about whom they targeted. "We did a lot of stuff that was pretty revolutionary. We were indiscriminate about getting the magazines into the hands of people. So I would take a case and send it to the head of PR at Hasbro. And then I would take a case and send it to the head of Mattel. And then I would send it to the studios and the television networks, and they wouldn't throw it out". Gareb. The philosophy of fun that served as their navigation. "We always had this philosophy that there were no rules. As long as we were making money, nobody told us what to do, right? So long as I don't have to ask somebody for money. I can do whatever I want." Shamus. And more! Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Business Lunch with Roland Frasier? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Hit Subscribe on ApplePodcasts and leave us an honest review! You can also head over to our website to sign up for occasional newsletters and check out our Podcast Magazine. You can also find us here.  Find and Follow Gareb Shamus Website.  On Facebook. Find and Follow Roland Frasier On Facebook  On Instagram  Through his Website  Also Mentioned In This Episode Get a free book from our partners at Conversion Fanatics. Follow Business Lunch Podcast On Twitter On YouTube

On this episode of the Artmatcher podcast, Gareb Shamus speaks with Michael Goodman about connective art, the business of art, trade shows, nerds, and Comic Con. About Gareb ShamusGareb Shamus is a contemporary painter who has exhibited in the United States and Europe. He is the owner of The Pivot Gallery in New York City.He is also the founder and former chairman and CEO of Wizard Entertainment and the co-founder and Chairman of ACE Comic Con. Previously he was the publisher of Wizard: The Comics Magazine; InQuest Gamer: The Gaming Magazine; ToyFare: The Toy Magazine; Anime Insider; FunFare; "In" Power, a kids entertainment magazine; Wizard Specials; Toy Wishes, a holiday toy shopping guide; Bean Power, a Beanie Babies magazine; and Sportslook, a sports card magazine.He also co-founded and served as CEO of International Fight League Inc (IFLI). He produced several televised MMA fights with partners Fox Sports Networks and MyNetworkTV. Recommended LinksOfficial WebsitePivot Gallery

For episode 9 of The Wizard Files we’re joined by Ryan Dunlavey who first became part of the Wizard magazine staff in the 90’s, then returned years later to provide humorous original illustrations in the 2000’s. Hear tales of working shoulder to shoulder with Gareb Shamus on cover design, getting chewed out by fanboys for trying to sell ToyFare exclusive figures on eBay and how one of his drawings became the basis for a set of Mini-Mate figures. Plus learn how a former Wizard co-worker got him a job drawing M.O.D.O.K for Marvel and more!

Russ Burlingame joins us for this episode of The Wizard Files to talk about his internship at Wizard magazine which saw Russ the Rookie become the go-to guy for Dan Jurgens, witness the chaos caused by Gareb Shamus launching Black Bull Comics, breaking a Marvel Knights merchandise story to Joe Quesada and more. Plus, get a preview of his project documenting the making of Josie and the Pussycats from 2001.

Hook up your modem and get ready for a trip through the 90’s internet as Adam and Michael interview Wizard magazine’s original Online Editor, Buddy Scalera about his adventures in breaking ground for The Guide To Comics on the web. We go behind the scenes, discovering how Wizard partnered with a fledgling America Online, leading to the infamous AOL disks being polybagged with the magazine. Plus, how did Buddy fake out Gareb Shamus on website design using a “hairy armed princess”? Listen now and find out in episode 4 of The Wizard Files!

This episode of WIZARDS takes Adam & Michael to hell and back talking 90's comic book phenomenon SPAWN with special guest, Kevin Decent. Plus discover Tim Burton's rejected Batman movie script, a Gareb Shamus sighting and more.

Tom Ward, a Forbes contributor with his own YouTube channel; Gareb Shamus, the organizer of ACE Comic Con; and George Sheppard, the lead singer of the band Sheppard, share with your host, Travis Chappell, their thoughts on how to connect with celebrities.   Episode Highlights:  Tom Ward He’s fascinated by influencer marketing, and though he doesn’t do it himself, it’s what he primarily writes about. He still has a regular job in sales, which often surprises people. If you want to change careers or fields, one of the best ways to build evidence for your qualifications is to write. One of the ways Tom made career choices was by interviewing people doing what he wanted to do or thought he wanted to do to help him make informed decisions. He wants to shift into interviewing influencers and celebrities full-time in the next year. His value to an influencer is that he isn’t interested in the gossip, he’s interested in the business. Something else Tom adds is publicity in the most well-regarded business publication in the world, Forbes. People who see his interview with Demi Lovato don’t see the 9 months of work that went into it beforehand. Sales and networking are the same thing, but in networking, you aren’t selling a product, you’re selling yourself. Gareb Shamus ACE Universe was founded to do Comic Cons in a new way, with the aim of building community. Normally, when celebrities are at a Con, it’s a very exclusive and closed experience, but ACE wants these events to be accessible, open, and shareable. Audience demographics of Cons have changed from being 95% 14-15 year old boys to an older, broader demographic because these initial fans stayed with it so the fanbase simply aged up. As fans aged up, content got more mature, then women became part of it, and now there’s the generational aspect of older fans now coming with their kids. Disney’s purchase of Marvel and Star Wars has made fandom more family friendly. Networking is the most important life skill you can have, and it’s something you can always develop and improve upon. Before social media, Gareb had the mindset of making a connection and accessing people however was necessary, and he still does that without limiting himself to, for example, just phone or email. The more you research how you’re connected to someone and you can reach out through a trusted source, the more likely you are to have success. The failure isn’t in not getting a response or in getting no, it’s in not trying in the first place. George Sheppard You can be a great musician but you still need to know the right people to get your music out there. People who are most successful at networking are the people who are genuinely curious about other people. George’s band ended up getting their first single played on Australian radio because their songwriter’s brother’s coworker at a TV station invited them to play on the show. George can never predict what song will be a hit; a song can be good without all the other factors falling into place that makes it a hit. Their connections got them on tour with Justin Bieber and as an opener for Robbie Williams. 3 Key Points: Sales and networking are the same exact thing. Networking is the most important life skill you can cultivate, and it’s never too late to start. You can’t predict or force opportunities. Tweetable Quotes: “It is a long game, but you should always be selling. Always. There’s always a connection to be made, there’s always a coffee to have or a lunch meeting to take or a networking thing to attend.” –Tom Ward “Networking is the most incredible life skill you can have. It never stops, it’s never too late to get started, and it follows you everywhere.” –Gareb Shamus “It starts with the song, but then it’s... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy...

I’m so excited to introduce you to Andrea Sager, a small business attorney shaking up the legal industry with a membership that provides all-access to her firm! As a serial entrepreneur, Andrea is uniquely positioned to provide quality legal services to today's thriving entrepreneurs. She started her first business while in law school, so she knows first-hand the hustle of a solopreneur. Andrea not only aims to provide high-quality legal counsel, but to also be the life-long business partner many entrepreneurs need. Brand protection is Andrea's passion, and as a brand protection lawyer, your business will be thoroughly protected with Andrea's services! Andrea prides herself on her remote practice. Not just because working in your PJs is cool, but also because her nationwide clients receive the same high-quality work without the high price! With nearly all flat fees, you will never receive a surprise legal bill! Andra is a serial entrepreneur that left a big law firm after realizing that her true passion was assisting small business owners. While in law school, she started my first business, a women’s clothing boutique. After she sold that store, she began her career as a lawyer, this ultimately led her to start Andrea Sager Law, a virtual law firm. In this episode, we chat about… How she grew a clothing store business & ultimately sold it Why she never felt quite right working at a law firm What prompted her to quit and launch her business Why she created a MEMBERSHIP SERVICE for biz owners What we need to know about protecting our brand The importance of trademarks and copyrights Connect with her! https://www.andreasager.com/ https://www.instagram.com/andreasagerlaw/   Connect with our sponsors!   I’ve been shopping at Healthy Planet for 5+ years and that’s why I am so grateful to have them as a sponsor. Use code visionary10 at checkout to save 10% off any online order that’s minimum $49.00 https://www.healthyplanetcanada.com/   Connect with me! Hey, I'm Kelsey! Business Coach, Podcast Host & Marketing Consultant. There’s nothing that I love more than getting to know my Visionary Life listeners, so please reach out and say hello anytime. I'd love to hear from you. Here are some ways that we can stay in touch & get to know one another... Let’s connect on INSTAGRAM Head over to my WEBSITE Join the next round of The VISIONARY METHOD 90-Day Business Growth Coaching p.s. I have a gift for you! If you need to craft your website, then you’ll want to download my free WEBSITE CHECKLIST that outlines everything you need to create a great website. Head to www.kelseyreidl.com/checklist - Also... This weekend I had the chance to attend the Archangel Summit, which is the largest gathering of visionary leaders and entrepreneurs who want to change the world! https://archangelsummit.com/ This year it was held downtown Toronto and speakers included Seth Godin Elizabeth Gilbert Todd Herman Lisa Nicholls MARC KIELBURGER GAREB SHAMUS ANGELA LAURIA HABEN GIRMA   Who wants to join me, next year?!

Start as an Entrepreneur & Role of Family in Entrepreneurship (1:45 - 3:46) Self Awareness & Education as an Entrepreneur (3:46 - 5:15) Challenges to Scaling Within an Industry & Creating a Team That Perseveres (5:15 - 7:55) Putting the readers first and creating a community (7:55 - 14:15) Dealing with self-doubt and reinventing your brand to keep up with consumers (14:15 - 20:00) Where to Start When Building Your own Business (20:00 - 23:00) What’s Next for ACE Comic Con (23:10 - 26:00) Advice for the New Entrepreneur (26:00 - END)

In this special edition of NW NERD, Dyer sits down with Gareb Shamus to discuss his career path – from launching Wizard Entertainment to ACE Universe which has experienced considerable success in a short period of time (he also became a painter along the way).An ACE Universe event feels different than other pop culture conventions. There is definitely an emphasis on content that is curated and well-produced. Gareb explains his approach to comicons, fandom, art, and more in this discussion with NW NERD.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nwnerd)

Honored to have Gareb on this weeks episode of 7 Questions. Gareb Shamus, CEO of ACE Universe is building the largest community of Superhero fans around the world. Gareb is a world-renowned authority on Superheroes and started and produced the largest Comic Con tour for over twenty years. He started and published many of the leading award-winning magazines, including Wizard and ToyFare, about Superheroes across movies, TV, toys, games, animation and comic books, selling over 100 million copies in 75 countries, in dozens of languages. Gareb is credited with leading the charge to help make the Geeks and Nerds into the “Cool” people. Gareb Shamus is a professional contemporary artist, whose paintings are currently on display in galleries in Los Angeles, Toronto and New York City. His paintings are noted for breaking the ‘3rd wall’ with their three-dimensional textures and use of a proprietary painting technique designed to provoke conversation by reaching out to the viewer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/7questions/support

Wade Watts and Jessica Jones trade shots Episode 68 January 28, 2019 Welcome to the 68th episode of Tomorrow Comes Movies! The podcast that talks beyond movies! We talk VG, Not music, Comics, television, SW, pop culture, Funko & much more! On this episode your hosts, The Patric & Carissa recap their time at ACE Comic Con Glendale, plus a special interview with Gareb Shamus, the founder of ACE Comic Con! We also talk New Mutants, Velvet Buzzsaw trailer, Batman London Toy Fair Reveals, Star Wars Galaxy Edge, Baby Driver 2, also announce we are going to C2E2 Chicago & more! Thank you Gareb, Jacquelyn, and ACE Comic Con Glendale for letting us cover your con, the opportunity and interview! Tune in now! Links of the topics to stay in the conversation: C2E2: https://www.c2e2.com Baby Driver: https://goo.gl/EZqK8U New Mutants: https://goo.gl/qVQ6iV Velvet Buzzsaw trailer: https://youtu.be/XdAR-lK43YU Batman London Toy Fair Reveals: https://goo.gl/RFWusf Star Wars Galaxy Edge sneak peek: https://youtu.be/SowdvPryB2g ACE Comic Con: https://aceuniverse.com Gareb Shamus Video Interview: https://youtu.be/BB4uXpxPozs ACE Comic Con Glendale Funko Haul: https://youtu.be/FT1rRNEeaFs ACE Comic Con Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/AcAOvU38pT0 Cosplay Vultures: See Below Twitter: https://twitter.com/CosplayVultures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosplayvultures Website: https://cosplayvultures.com Stream/Watch & subscribe to our podcast to anyone of these platforms below: Apple: goo.gl/FXfuPk Spotify: https://goo.gl/z6rykF Youtube: goo.gl/RYvt3T Twitch: goo.gl/MrJyb1 Soundcloud: goo.gl/z1jgv6 iHeartRadio: goo.gl/gpdcQu Radio Public: goo.gl/ok3YjV Podbean: https://goo.gl/hL8uPs GooglePlay: goo.gl/v4f7Z1 Stitcher: goo.gl/3P1f6h Overcast: goo.gl/YWUJg4 TuneIn: goo.gl/ZSA4TW Castbox: goo.gl/sskfPq Follow our social media accounts: Twitter: goo.gl/a9xCz6 Instagram: goo.gl/k8hg8W Facebook: goo.gl/CxZV39 Snapchat: goo.gl/an8rWb Visit our website (Updated daily): goo.gl/LQmQeU Send us an email of your thoughts, review your comics, comic art, invite us to cover your comic convention, q & a & etc here below: tocmovies@gmail.com

The heroes are here! Gareb Shamus CoFounder ACE Universe ComicCon is interviewed by David Cogan Founder of Eliances and Incredible Host of the Eliances Heroes radio show broadcast on am & fm network channels, internet radio and syndicated online. www.aceuniverse.com www.eliances.com 

The heroes are here! Gareb Shamus CoFounder ACE Universe ComicCon is interviewed by David Cogan Founder of Eliances and Incredible Host of the Eliances Heroes radio show broadcast on am & fm network channels, internet radio and syndicated online. www.aceuniverse.com www.eliances.com 

How would like to fall in love with something as early as 7 years old and do THAT for the rest of your life- and do it with so much love and passion? That is Gareb Shamus. He is the co-founder and CEO of the ACE Comic Con which is here in Phoenix this weekend. I have talked to a lot of people in my 34 year radio career, and I have to say that this conversation is easily in my TOP 5! (probably #1 but don't tell him that!) What an amazing person with so much to talk about. I love his passion and dedication to bringing this wonderful event to Phoenix. Learn how it all started, and what to expect this weekend right here in the podcast!

Ace Comic Con founder Gareb Shamus talks about his love for comic conventions and the community they create.

This week's episode features an interview with Gareb Shamus, the CEO of ACE Comic Con, as well as a breakdown of ACE which happened this past week in Seattle. After that we give our top 3 films from the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Joining me on this adventure is Tim Hall!

As a speaker, you are not only asking people to listen to your ideas. You are ideally inviting them to join something much bigger than one person. Today's guest shares how he invites his audience to join a movement that has grown exponentially over the years, and how you can put these strategies into practice.

NWP welcomes Gareb Shamus, Co-Founder of Ace Universe, bringing Ace Comic Con to Seattle! Guests incude: Tom Holland (Spider-Man), Elizabeth Olsen (Scarlet Witch), Paul Bettany (Vision), and Hayley Atwell (Agent Peggy Carter – “Captain America”) of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe will join previously announced talent Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Tom Hiddleston(Loki) at ACE Comic Con Seattle, June 22-24 at the WaMu Theater & CenturyLink Field Event Center. VIP admissions, photo ops, autographs and general admission tickets are available for purchase at http://www.acecomiccon.com Other previously announced guests include Grant Gustin (Barry Allen/The Flash) of CW’s “The Flash” and Camila Mendes (Veronica Lodge) of CW’s “Riverdale.” Fans of the WWE® will have the opportunity to meet WWE Superstars Shinsuke Nakamura, Carmella and Becky Lynch. Ticketing options include various VIP packages, photo ops and autographs. General admission includes access to more than 60 top writers and artists, more than 100 curated vendors and exhibitors, and over 30 hours of panel programming throughout the weekend.  “When we began planning for Seattle, we wanted a premium experience our community would remember for years to come,” said Gareb Shamus, ACE Universe CEO. “ACE Comic Cons provide a more curated opportunity for fans to interact with top-tier talent and brilliant artists, and to engage with the most creative minds in the industry.” ACE Comic Con Seattle is a division of ACE Universe, an experiential events company created by brothers Gareb and Stephen Shamus, who collectively have more than 20 years of experience and 175 Comic Con shows under their belts.

On this episode of Build Your Network, Host Travis Chappell interviews Gareb Shamus, CEO of ACE Universe and world-renowned pop culture expert. Here’s what Travis and Gareb discuss in this episode: About Gareb Shamus Working with his brother back in the superhero business, trying to reinvent the world they started. Building a global community of… The post Build Your Network (http://www.buildyournetwork.co). For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy (https://www.acast.com/privacy)

Nerds unite! Gareb Shamus built a community for comic book fans by producing Comic Con conventions all over the country and recently launched Ace Universe, a thrilling new format of Comic Con held in arenas where they provide fans an intimate, curated experience with their favorite superheros. Comedian Brian Scott McFadden was my guest co-host for this fun episode #4!

On being your own super hero, "Everyone has certain traits that they identify with in superheroes. Find those that help you rise above and accentuate those to achieve success." Gareb Shamus Co-Founder of Ace Universe Comicon is bringing a totally immersive fan experience to town and is interviewed by David Cogan, Founder of Eliances and Host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels and syndicated online. www.aceuniverse.com www.eliances.com 

On being your own super hero, "Everyone has certain traits that they identify with in superheroes. Find those that help you rise above and accentuate those to achieve success." Gareb Shamus Co-Founder of Ace Universe Comicon is bringing a totally immersive fan experience to town and is interviewed by David Cogan, Founder of Eliances and Host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels and syndicated online. www.aceuniverse.com www.eliances.com 

To kick off off our new “Profiles of the Creative Entrepreneur” series, Tim Thompson sits down for a conversation with Ace Comic Con CEO, investor, and fine artist Gareb Shamus. Gareb shares with us his journey, his passions, and his varied interests spanning business and the arts.

The 11th Hour have survived Hurricane Irma, and Lee barely survived The Emoji Movie. There's plenty of news this week, including Toys 'R' Us filing for bankruptcy and Gareb Shamus getting back into the convention business. Drink lots of cranberry juice for this one.

RevThink consultants Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss Creative Entrepreneurs, the regular gathering of agency/studio owners, consultants and guest experts to help you discover a path to actualize the future of your business. HOW IT STARTED We first lit the fire at PromaxBDA: The Conference in NYC last June with the first-ever gathering of principals to address the unique challenges that agencies face in our industry. Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger led the conversation with special guests Tricia Melton, Andy Baker, Michael Waldron, Will Travis and Gareb Shamus. Next was our one-day conference at Terranea resort in LA where we focused on the topic of Sales. Tim and Joel spearheaded a lively day along with guest experts Robert Blatchford and Bill Sewell. THE NEXT EVENT: FEBRUARY 22, 2017 IN NYC Now we are heading back to NYC. Join us for this upcoming event where guest experts Will Travis and John Young will join us to focus on the topic of Marketing and Positioning at your creative agency. Creative Entrepreneurs is partnership of RevThink and PromaxBDA.

My work is in this what’s called connectivism, it’s all about this intersection of art and networking. Today I want to introduce you to Gareb Shamus. Gareb is currently an artist but is also the creator of Wizard World Comic Con. He has since stepped away from the publishing and event business to focus on his art. But he carried his amazing business sense from his previous career over into his art career, which has really helped his art business grow. He’s an amazing guy and I think you’ll really enjoy our conversation about how your business works with your art, the importance of building relationships and networking, and lots of tips about the creative process. Being from the outside is the only way to change the inside. Some things we learn in this podcast: How he fell in love with comics [3:30] What the first Comic Con was like [4:40] How the magazine expanded [8:20] The importance of creating a unique personal brand [13:50] How he predicted that events would become popular [21:40] The challenges of running an event like Comic Con [24:55] Why he likes startups [28:10] Why Gareb started painting [29:30] The value of trial and error [35:40] Why he likes learning about his art through other people’s interpretations [40:50] How to apply business to the art world [43:05] The importance of creating a community [44:40] Why you have to follow your own instinct [46:50] How to talk about your work [52:40] Why you have to take control [56:20] What inspiration and freedom look like to Gareb [59:30] Links mentioned: Check out our tour of Gareb's studio Learn more about Art Basel Music Credit: Petrichor by duumu, Infrared, and Stereo Cube Connect with  Instagram | Twitter | Website

For our 96th episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Wizard World President & CEO Gareb Shamus. I was very excited for this interview, not only because I am a longtime Wizard magazine reader, but also because Wizard has now evolved way beyond a niche genre and now covers movies, TV and even games. Gareb shared his intentions with the Wizard brand and the expansion of the Wizard World Conventions. (I apologize for the audio issues in advance. I tried to edit out as many I could.) Enjoy Episode 96 and make sure to check out the links below if you would like to learn more about Wizard.Episode LinksTwitter- @WizardWorldSite- WizardWorld.comYou can read the Wizard on the site and also on your iPad as well. You can find the app here.Outro Music: I Love GamingArtist: Chosen 1 –Unveil NYC Music Artist

For our 96th episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Wizard World President & CEO Gareb Shamus. I was very excited for this interview, not only because I am a longtime Wizard magazine reader, but also because Wizard has now evolved way beyond a niche genre and now covers movies, TV and even games. Gareb shared his intentions with the Wizard brand and the expansion of the Wizard World Conventions. (I apologize for the audio issues in advance. I tried to edit out as many I could.) Enjoy Episode 96 and make sure to check out the links below if you would like to learn more about Wizard.Episode LinksTwitter- @WizardWorldSite- WizardWorld.comYou can read the Wizard on the site and also on your iPad as well. You can find the app here.Outro Music: I Love GamingArtist: Chosen 1 –Unveil NYC Music Artist

Our Guest tonight was to be fan favorite Hunter Liguore. At the last moment she was called away and in her place we talked to, Aaron Wilson one of the contributing authors to The Last Man Anthology. Our lineup tonight: Wizard World Roundup and a special interview with Gareb Shamus. Report on the Rock and […]

The CEO Of Wizard Entertainment Joins Us To Discuss This Weekend'sChicago Comic-Con. We talk about the programing , and try to find outdetails of Shamus new master plan of business.From the recentacquisitions of many regional conventions, to the personnel changes atWizard Magazine.Shamus addresses questions about scheduling aconvention in Anaheim/Long Beach CA up against the new C2E2 ChicagoConvention in April. Aren't both shows going after the sameentertainment guests?We also discuss whereWizard Magazine fits into the new media playing field when it comes tobreaking comic news stories. How does the monthly magazine re-positionitself in the 24hr news cycle of web coverage?

Reviews: Blackest Night #1, Last Resort #1, Zeke Deadwood: Zombie Lawman Vol 1: Legally Dead Jimmy's off in San Diego and leaves Joe back in Harlem with the kids. Again. Joe calls Jimmy as he's eating In 'N Out burgers to make sure he remembers he has a show to record. Jimmy teases many an interview that he has lined up along with some roving reporters helping out. The boys talk the new Harry Potter flick (spoilers) and the Torchwood 5 day series (no spoilers), as well as some deserved Emmy nods. News includes a new Punisher Max team, PopCult forms, Gareb Shamus heats up the con wars, Warren Ellis at SDCC, a possible new Futurama cast, a Voltron movie and more.

Exclusive interview with Wizard Entertainment Group chairman Gareb Shamus! (21:23)