Podcast appearances and mentions of Ken Davenport

The best podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for veteran transition and life after service. Helping you plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this episode, Ken Davenport, entrepreneur, author, and advocate for military veterans transitioning to civilian life delves into the unique challenges faced by military veterans transitioning to civilian life. Drawing from his experience working with veterans at the Armed Services YMCA at Camp Pendleton and leading the nonprofit Mission Edge, Davenport discusses the importance of planning and preparation for a successful transition. He highlights his inspiration from Stoic philosophy, which he integrates into his book, “The Stoic Transition: A Guide: How Veterans Can Thrive in Their Next Adventure,” Ken shares valuable insights on emotional regulation, the pitfalls of transitioning, and the significance of personal fulfillment, offering practical advice for veterans to navigate their post-military careers. Additionally, he discusses the evolving mindset of younger service members and the impact of societal changes on their career decisions.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:IG: WEBSITE: LinkedIn: SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:SPONSORS:Brothers & Arms USAGet 20% off your purchaseLink: https://brothersandarms.comPromo Code: Transition20Trident CoffeeGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://tridentcoffee.comPromo Code: TDP15Human Performance TRTGet 30% off your purchaseWeb: https://hptrt.com/Promo Code: TDP

This week, ACP's Kasie Valenti welcomes Ken Davenport, a serial entrepreneur, Coach for The Honor Foundation, FourBlock and trainer at IVMF's Boots to Business, and the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mission Edge. Ken takes us through his early days during the dot-com boom, what drove him to pursue entrepreneurship, and his numerous successes in the technology space. He'll also discuss the importance of resiliency and humility to overcome adversity and lead effectively. Support the show

Germono Toussaint is a multi-hyphenate, multi-award winning composer, arranger, playwright, and  producer. He is one of the founding playwrights of the Obie award-winning The Fire This Time Festival, the Founding Artistic Director of A Mile In My Shoes, Inc., and owner of Brown Liquor Music, LLC.His plays have been featured in the Not for Broadway Theater Festival, Horse Trade Theater Group, The Drafts Fest, All Out Arts Play Festival, New York Madness, The Fire This Time Festival, National Black Theater's Keep Soul Alive reading series, and 48 Hours…in Harlem.He has over 20 years experience creating, arranging, and producing music for independent artists, theater productions, and concerts like: Ritual (Stanley Bennett Clay), B-Boy Blues (James Earl Hardy), Sistas: The Musical (Dorothy Marcic), Bring The Beat Back (Derek McPhatter), Hoodoo Love (Katori Hall), The Lost Boys Live at 54 Below (Dyllón Burnside), “Brand New Day” (J Keys), “Love Overdue” (Arissa), “Out Loud” (Crystal Monee Hall), and Project 1:11 (a collaboration with Harriett D. Foy). His autobiographical album, Brown Liquor & Blessed Oil, was released on July 4, 2021 and he is currently developing his second original, Afro-futurist, extended reality musical The Last Gatekeeper. Toussaint has had artist residencies at Tofte Lake Center, The Sheen Center, Rhymes Over Beats, The Tank, and Hi-Arts. He was a semifinalist for the 2021 National Playwrights Conference, the 2022 National Music Theater Conference, and a recipient of Broadway producer Ken Davenport's Dr. Kenny Encouragement Fund Scholarship.https://germonotoussaint.comInstagram @toussaint4u

On this week's episode, we celebrate Father's Day as Matt sits down with his dad, Ken Davenport, to hear his story. Ken shares his story of growing up in Detroit, his curiosity as a child, and his journey into the corporate world. He discusses his experiences building a career in data processing and IT, the challenges he faced as technology evolved, and the importance of work-life balance. He also talks about the impact of parenthood on his life and decision-making process. Ken shares how grandparenthood has changed him, the joy of spoiling his granddaughter, and the importance of spending time with family. He also talks about how he got into running and the physical and mental benefits it has brought him. You will learn:to live for today enjoying where you are currently.the power of asking questions to connect with others.that running can show you what you can endure.You can follow Ken's story at:Facebook / InstagramFollow the pod: IG - https://www.instagram.com/podwhatsyourstory/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@podwhatsyourstory Twitter - https://twitter.com/PodWhatsYourSto Follow my story: Main site - https://www.mattestory.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattestory/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/mattestory/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mattestory Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattestory

What is stoicism? Could it be for you?Discover Ken Davenport's journey from business to a deeper pursuit of meaning through Stoic philosophy. Inspired by his father's military service, he supports veterans while exploring practical applications of Stoicism for resilience and personal growth. Learn how managing expectations and finding value in the journey shape his approach to life and fulfillment beyond monetary success.In this episode we chat about:Ken Davenport's Commitment to Veterans and Stoicism (00:36)Managing Emotions with Stoicism (08:46)Stoic Practices for Mental Resilience (15:59)The Importance of Purpose (28:47)Episode Resources:Book Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, mindfulness, and Yoga classes with Prime (get free trial)Book Life Coaches on Sofia Health (website)Mission Edge Website (website)Ken Davenport's Website (website)Ken Davenport's Instagram (Instagram)Ken Davenport's LinkedIn (LinkedIn) Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed the content, we would love it if you took 2 minutes to leave a 5-star review!The Sofia Unfiltered Podcast by Sofia Health is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have. For any health concerns, users should seek the assistance of their health care professionals.

Welcome to the Left of Str8 Podcasts: This is our “Left of Str8 Show” Interview Series, where we tell the stories of our amazing LGBTQ Community and fantastic Straight Ally's. This episode is one of our double header interviews for our Premiere Week of Season 7. I was honored to talk to a true icon in the theatre community, Tom D'Angora, an Actor, Writer, Director and Producer that is currently co-producing 3 standouts in the current season; “Harmony,” the musical created by Barry Manilow, “How to Dance in Ohio,” a remarkable show based on a true story, and the upcoming “Suff” which is being co-produced by Hilary Clinton. Summary Tom D'Angora, a luminary in the world of Broadway, discusses his background, film work, and producing career. He shares stories of working with Leslie Jordan, Rue McClanahan, Morgan Fairchild, Omar Sharif Jr., and more. Tom also talks about his diva shows, producing Naked Boys Singing and The Musical of Musicals, and his current project, Harmony, with Barry Manilow. In this conversation, Tom D'Angora discusses the success of Barry and Bruce's dream, the rise of female directors in the entertainment industry, and the musical 'How to Dance in Ohio.' He also shares his excitement for upcoming shows and the importance of LGBTQ activism and representation in the industry. Tom offers words of wisdom for up-and-coming artists and reveals his superpowers and dream date night with his partner Michael. Takeaways Tom D'Angora has been involved in the world of Broadway as a producer, director, and writer. He has worked with notable actors and performers such as Leslie Jordan, Rue McClanahan, Morgan Fairchild, Omar Sharif Jr., and more. Tom has produced successful shows like Naked Boys Singing and The Musical of Musicals. His current project is Harmony, a musical collaboration with Barry Manilow. The success of Barry and Bruce's dream is a testament to their hard work and the support of lead producer Ken Davenport. The entertainment industry is seeing a rise in female directors, and it is important to continue pushing for more inclusion and opportunities for women in the field. The musical 'How to Dance in Ohio' is a heartwarming story that highlights the achievements and challenges of young adults with autism.

Can we apply ancient philosophical principles to transitioning? My next guest thinks so, and he has even written a book about it. Throughout humanity history, people yearn to know how to handle adversity, what techniques help us live well through it, and learn what these periods teach us about ourselves. Join us as we dive deeper into how we can make sense of our life's past, how we can thrive through our traumatic experiences, overcome resistance, find your why, and so much more! Ken Davenport is an entrepreneur, writer, and speaker based in San Diego, California. Ken's built multiple businesses, lived in Switzerland as a kid, did his graduate work in London, spent a nomadic year in Tokyo, where he learned Japanese (or tried), and now spends much of his free time helping military veterans transition to the civilian world. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of Mission Edge, a social enterprise that helps build capacity among nonprofits and underserved small businesses across the United States.Ken speaks frequently on veteran transition, entrepreneurship, Stoicism, and leadership. He is the author of The Stoic Transition, a guide for veterans in transition, and the upcoming Resist and Persist: The Stoic Guide for Overcoming Yourself out this December. Find Ken - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgdavenport/Buy his book - https://www.amazon.com/Stoic-Transition-Veterans-Thrive-Adventure-ebook/dp/B0BJTSPWP1Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTERRead my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com

For 20+ years, Megan Ann Rasmussen has served as an Award-Winning Producer, Director, and Educator, impacting multigenerational audiences.  As President of MAR Productions, she is committed to creating theatre that uplifts and strengthens each of us, building engaged communities. As a Producer she brought FREE PLAY: Open Source Scripts Towards an Antiracist Tomorrow to The TheaterMakers Studio's Reading Series. Additionally, Megan Ann is developing Heaven Come Home by award-winning TheaterMakers Studio Member Justin Payne, features the moving “One More Day,” a musical number where families and their deceased loved ones yearn for one more day to be together.  Composer and lyricist Justin Payne says of Megan Ann's contributions to the production, “To have Megan Ann produce this show has been monumental!” Megan Ann is Co-Producer of Joy: The Musical, a new Broadway show with Tony award-winning producer, Ken Davenport. She is also involved with A Beautiful Noise; The Neil Diamond Musical, The Griswold's Broadway Vacation, Kinky Boots (Off Broadway), and is Lead Producer for Spells of the Sea (Regional.) Her passion for producing began at an early age as she sat glued to the television watching Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music. She was enthralled with the singing, choreography and the magic of what music and theater could be. As the bossy oldest child of 8, she took charge and produced elaborate set designs with cardboard boxes and index cards, and costumes she could find in the cast-off dress-ups. The seeds of a panache for producing were planted. Colleagues consider her “... in a class of her own,” and “a true find.” They've also said that “...whatever she does, she does it with heart and moxy,” as she “...blazes the artistic trail.” Quote #1 James I really believe that theater is best enjoyed with a young person on one side and a grandparent on the other Yeah, this intergenerational experience is something that as families, we don't get enough of it, when you talk about the show before we go to the show, the anticipation of what it's going to be like, and then sometimes I'm talking in the show, like, did you see that? Quote #2 We've had some great strategic partners. Um, I have a great co producer and Dr. Megan Alritz from the University of Texas at Austin. She helped orchestrate, there's no one path James, for how to get a show to Broadway, right? But, each path I think is interesting and pertinent or key to this project. So we did a development workshop called at Pegasus Play Lab, the University of Central Florida. Cool, right? UCF. Great people there. Julia, and we got it on its feet. And then, like, maybe like song writing, I don't know. I'd love to hear your experience. But after we got it on its feet, we did, we went back to do the rewrites. Quote #3 I love the people. I love the work, but I think we all owe it to our psyche and our creativity. To make sure we have time to refill that. Yeah. I actually just did a podcast on this about.......I call it the critical in between, which is this time between big developmental steps. The time where you have to check in and say, how's the show? How are my fellow humans? But also how am I, and you can't pull from a well that's not full. So there's a couple of things that I do. I. Um, I like to read, I'm a big, um, personal improvement junkie, um, I, there's a lots of folks that I like to listen to that fill my head, right? Let's, maybe if we went through the chakras, right, like it fills my head, right?   Please subscribe James Youtube channel here! https://tinylink.net/XSGqL Featured song for this episode is "Ride On", check it out on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/track/5VQzjlHv7qZzyZIOSGkhjU?si=eb0d5a683f2e43d8   For a custom-branded song you can reach James at james@thejamesoconnoragency.com   If you wish to have an appointment with James about coaching, use this link. www.calendly.com/dharmic Apple podcast review link Please leave us a 5 Star review, its easy to do, and really helps us out to grow the show! https://digitalhealthtoday.com/support/how-to-review-itunes/ Thank you for doing this my friends!

On today's episode, BJ sits down with Ken Davenport, Author and Co-founder & CEO of Mission Edge. Ken explores his entrepreneurial journey, how his newest mission has been to aid in the transition out of the military, and what it means to be a stoic. Resources mentioned: “Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” ― Howard Thurman“The Stoic Transition: A Guide: How Veterans Can Thrive in their Next Adventure” by Ken Davenport: https://www.amazon.com/Stoic-Transition-Veterans-Thrive-Adventure/dp/B0BLM7CCV1“The Bug Hunter” by Ken Davenport: https://www.amazon.com/Bug-Hunter-Ken-Davenport/dp/1797971646/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=“The Two Gates” by Ken Davenport: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Gates-Ken-Davenport/dp/1976520177/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=“How to Think Like a Roman Emperor” by Donald J. Robertson: https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-Like-Roman-Emperor/dp/1250196620/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=“Start with Why” by Simon Sinek: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591842808/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1696453225&sr=1-1Daily Stoic: https://dailystoic.com/Calls-to-action: Inspiring People and Places is brought to you by MCFA. Visit our website www.MCFAglobal.com and sign up for our weekly newsletter where we curate some of the top industry articles of the week and give you a dose of inspiration as you head into the weekend!  MCFA IS HIRING!!  If you or anyone you know are looking to work in the Planning, Project Development, Project Management, or Construction Management field, contact us through our website. Interns to Executives...we need great people to help us innovate and inspire, plan, develop and build our nation's infrastructure.  Check out our MUST FILL positions here https://mcfaglobal.com/careers/.  We reward the bold and the action oriented so if you don't see a position but think you are a fit...send us an email!  Learn more at www.MCFAGlobal.comAuthor: BJ Kraemer, MCFAKeywords: MCFA, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Public Engineers, Military Engineers, United States Military Academy, Veteran Affairs, Development, Veteran, Military, SEC

We have one of the biggest episodes ever of Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper for you today! We were joined by one of the biggest names on Broadway, the producer and writer, Ken Davenport. We chatted about his role as a producer, his current and upcoming projects, and heard several stories from his incredible career in the theatre. This was such an honor, and such a fantastic conversation. So make sure you don't miss this episode!Be sure to follow Ken to stay up to date on all his upcoming projects and productions:kendavenport.com@kendavenportbway

The Tony Awards can send a surge of business to a Broadway show's ticket booth, but the absence of the awards can also mean posting closing notices. How thin are the financial margins for Broadway shows? What does it take to keep a show operating? And when does a financial hit become a financial boom? Pat Kiernan speaks with NY1's Frank DiLella and two Tony Award winners, Warren Leight and Ken Davenport, about the economics of the Great White Way.

On this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast, we conclude our 2-part series with Ken Davenport. Author of The Stoic Transition, a Guide to How Veterans can Thrive in their Next Adventure, Ken brings a fresh, civilian perspective to the military transition process. Ken encourages transitioning service members to start the process at least 18 months out. While this is common advice, Ken further explains why. There is a massive amount of information that is passed to service members as they exit the military. By starting early, a person has a runway in which to process and think through the information. It's important to allow yourself the time to decompress, assess and review what it is that you want after the military. Set realistic expectations. In some cases, a person may have to take a couple of steps back to move forward. An O5 or O6 may have expectations of running a private business. Although they are equipped to lead, working in the private sector requires learning a new language, a new system and a new environment. Learning to recognize what is within or out of one's control is helpful in the transition process. It's impossible for a person to completely control how they will fit into an opportunity given to them. Know that what you bring to the right environment will be utilized and rewarded. If it's not the right environment, it will be made clear. In such a situation, it will be necessary to pivot to something new. The culture of an organization is paramount to having a successful next career. There are certain indicators on the surface such as how people dress and present themselves, but there is a foundation of intangibles that can make or break a culture. For instance, does the company reward risk or value individual opinions? How do you begin to research culture? The best way to understand culture is to network. Find other veterans on LinkedIn who work at the company and ask questions. Be true to yourself and know that there is a culture for everyone.  Ken talks through the idea of backward planning. In this process, a person plans for different eventualities and makes course corrections based on the feedback they're getting as they move toward their goal. In general, civilians tend to be reactive. Instead of thinking about how they want to reach their goal, they react to what's right in front of them and make plans for only the next step. Backward planning is important for achieving the lifestyle that you are looking for while you are still active and productive. Fear is prevalent when facing the unknown. If you are facing fear, try getting out of your head and freeing yourself from overanalyzing the situation. Take a break and a step back. Reach out to a mentor to gain new perspective. Ken encourages people to create their own board of advisors. Find people who know you and support you. Find people who will give you unfiltered advice in the area that you are seeking. Find a person who may be able to open doors for you in your chosen industry. Ken talks about the concept of memento mori. Don't put off for tomorrow what you could do today. Realize that nothing is guaranteed in life other than this very moment that you are living right now. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/llforvets22. You can connect with Ken on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgdavenport/.Explore The Stoic Transition at: https://www.amazon.com/Stoic-Transition-Veterans-Thrive-Adventure/dp/B0BLM7CCV1.SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this with other veterans who might need help as they transition from the military!

We are pleased to welcome Ken Davenport to the microphone on this episode of the Lessons Learned for Vets podcast. For more than a decade, Ken has provided mentorship to military veterans in their transition to the civilian world as a board member for the Travis Manion Foundation, instructor for Boots to Business at the Institute of Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University and FourBlock. As an entrepreneur, he is the founder and CEO of Mission Edge, a social impact organization in San Diego that provides operational and strategy support to nonprofits and small businesses. Ken is the author of The Stoic Transition, a Guide to How Veterans can Thrive in their Next Adventure, which is the focus of today's session. As a long-time entrepreneur, Ken was looking for new opportunities to serve people in meaningful ways. In 2010, he began volunteering at the armed services YMCA at Camp Pendleton. He soon found the purpose he was looking for through mentoring young marines. For over 10 years, Ken has been teaching the transition process from a civilian perspective. Ken believes civilians bring wisdom to the military transition and can help service members understand what employment is like in the private sector.Ken challenges each transitioning service member to ask themselves what they want to do and the why behind it. While nothing can replace one's service in the military, it's important to find a position that brings satisfaction. Ask yourself: Who am I? What do I want? What kind of thing do I want to accomplish in this next story telling period of my life? You have choices in this next chapter. If you choose something that is not the right choice, that's okay. You can choose again. Take the time to reflect and think about what makes you happy. Your career will be made up of many transitions. The military transition is the first of many throughout the rest of your life. In The Stoic Transition, Ken lays out tools that will empower you to make thoughtful choices during all your future transitions. Stoicism refers to an ancient philosophy that is still relevant today. Practiced daily, this philosophy builds resilience and self-empowerment. At its core, the focus is primarily on positive emotions and how to frame the challenges and obstacles that a person encounters.The 4 main stoic virtues are Wisdom, Courage, Temperance and Justice. The goal is to react to everything in life with one of the 4 virtues. Each virtue dovetails together to form a roadmap on how to address the world. Interwoven with these four virtues are 3 stoic disciplines. These disciplines of desire, action and ascent are the foundations to living as a stoic. In The Stoic Transition, Ken divides up the book by the 3 disciplines. The first question asked is what do you desire? From there, the book dives into discovering the why behind your desires, learning how to think about your transition as an individual and focusing on what you can control. Over the years, Ken has noticed that many veterans are introverts. For these people, networking can be a challenge. Ken believes that networking is about making real connections, even friendships. His mindset is quality over quantity. Remember that you are more than your MOS and the military. Subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/llforvets22. You can connect with Ken on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgdavenport/Explore The Stoic Transition at: https://www.amazon.com/Stoic-Transition-Veterans-Thrive-Adventure/dp/B0BLM7CCV1.SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this with other veterans who might need help as they transition from the military!

If you are in the military entering the civilian world or are you a veteran who has transitioned already but still struggling to find your path, this episode is a must-listen.     This week, we welcome author and Founder of Mission Edge Ken Davenport. In conversation with hosts Lindsey Pollak and Mike Abrams, Ken shares how his passion for helping people achieve greatness in their lives led him to starting a social enterprise to help nonprofits and small businesses grow and devoting much of his time to helping military veterans transition to the civilian world.     Most recently the author of "The Stoic Transition: A Guide" to help veterans live their best lives after the military, Ken details how his early life led him to discover the concept of stoicism and how it can help veterans embrace their power to thrive in their next adventures.     Ken Davenport is an entrepreneur and writer based in San Diego, California. Ken's built multiple businesses, lived in Switzerland as a kid, did his graduate work in London, spent a nomadic year in Tokyo, where he learned Japanese (or tried), and now spends much of his free time helping military veterans transition to the civilian world. A former Board member at the Travis Manion Foundation, Ken helped bring FourBlock to San Diego and also teaches Boots to Business at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University.     ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace. General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat. But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.  FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers.  Mike Abrams (@fourblock) is an Afghanistan veteran, founder of FourBlock, and author of two military transition books. He represents the military transition perspective. Lindsey Pollak (@lindsaypollak) is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey represents the civilian perspective of this issue.  Veterans, explore new industries and make the right connections. Find a career that fits your calling. Join us at fourblock.org/ Sponsor our program or host a class to equip more of our veterans at fourblock.org/donate. Follow FourBlock on Social Media  LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Podcast episodes are produced and edited in part by the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration.  

“I believe the world is a better place if there is more theatre in it. There is only more theatre in it if there are more people making it. So, I do everything I can to help inspire, educate people to make more theatre. Does that mean I can produce every show? Unfortunately not.”  What's in this episode? Get a sneek peak into the brand new musical The Griswold's Family Vacation! What exactly is producing? How do you pick a city to do an out of town tryout?  How does the industry treat multi-hyphenates? How are multi-hyphenates like small businesses? How does Ken commit to being an accessible producer? How Hal Prince inspired Ken by saying one simple thing.  What is successful producing?  Joy the Musical! “In the business world, if you invent a product – you are the creator of that thing. You are an artist. You just designed the thing – you made it out of nothing. And then you have to raise the money for it. So, you're producing it yourself. All those people that go on Shark Tank, they are raising the money, they are doing the things. No one says, “Ugh, how dare you!” No, that's what they do. That's what Sara Blakely had to do for Spanx, that's what Mark Zuckerberg had to do for Facebook – all of it. They create something and then they raise it – but in our industry people roll their eyes.” Ken Davenport (Producer) is a two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway producer whose credits include A Beautiful Noise, Once On This Island (Tony Award), The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre's Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It's Only a Play starring Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Tony Award), The Visit (Tony nomination) as well the Off-Broadway productions of Altar Boyz, The Awesome 80s Prom and many more. Davenport's productions have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world. He was the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group and is the Theatrical Consultant for Primary Wave Music Publishing. His blog has been featured in every major publication around the world, from the New York Times to Vanity Fair. He conceived the best-selling boardgame Be A Broadway Star (available on Amazon) and he is an avid golfer. Ken is a Massachusetts native, raised in Sturbridge, MA, who grew up going to shows at the Colonial Theatre. He dedicates his career to his late father, Dr. Kenny Dipchand Hasija, an Indian immigrant who always dreamed about going into the theater but encouraged his son to do so instead. Other productions in development include Harmony by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation, Joy and The Ten. www.kendavenport.com Instagram: @kendavenportbway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Davenport is an entrepreneur and writer in San Diego, California. Ken is the CEO of Mission Edge, a social enterprise providing consulting and strategy services to nonprofits and small businesses in underserved communities. Prior to starting Mission Edge, Ken was a serial entrepreneur who started and ran several successful companies in the healthcare and data analytics field. Ken is passionate about veteran entrepreneurship and teaches the Boots to Business course for the Institute of Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University and has been an instructor for the veteran transition program with Four Block. Ken is a past board member at the Travis Manion Foundation, a past board member at San Diego Social Venture Partners, and remains an active seed investor and mentor to numerous start-ups. Ken's books include two novels, an alternative history of the early 1960s called The Two Gates and a near-future technothriller called The Bug Hunter. His most recent book is a guide for veterans in transition called The Stoic Transition: How Veterans Can Thrive in their Next Adventure.

Randi talks about entertainment surrounding the Holiday Season including Art Basel, Broadway, Virtual Entertainment and more! Plus she speaks with Jenny Just - one of the 23 self-made female billionaires in the United States -- about how she's powering Fintech firms and empowering women on money and financial decisions. Guests include: Sarah Douglas, Editor-in-Chief for ARTnews – the oldest and most widely circulated art magazine, Eric Nix, the Vice President of Product Operations at Second Life a 15+ year Second Life resident, Ken Davenport, a two-time Tony Award-winning theatre producer, blogger, and writer, and Jenny Just - one of the 23 self-made female billionaires in the United States 

Producers deserve to Take A Bow, too. Don't ya think? For the first time ever, we hear from a, multi-award winning, producer in the industry that is that backbone of a company who employs all the incredible performers you've heard from on here in the past. Ken Davenport produced shows such as Kinky Boots, Once On This Island, It's Only A Play, 13: The Musical, and more. Currently he is working on two Broadway transfers, A Beautiful Noise and Griswold's Broadway Vacation. Tune in to hear what it takes to put a show on Broadway, best ways to break into the industry as a producer, where he thinks Broadway is going to be in the near future, and so much more. Curtain up, Ken Davenport Connect with Ken Davenport on Instagram: @kendavenportbway Connect with Take A Bow on Instagram: @takeabowpodcast Connect with host, Eli Tokash on Instagram: @tokash_eli Produced by the Broadway Podcast Network Edited by Jessica Lauren (@jessicalaurenradio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm super excited to introduce you to Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, Ken Davenport. Along with producing more than 25 Broadway shows, his passion for finding innovative ways to market, produce and create live theater has helped shape New York theatre and beyond. A long-time colleague and friend, Ken will inspire you to dream big, follow your passion and never quit. https://kendavenport.com/ (Ken's Website) Ken's Current Shows on the Boards: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE  The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in a gripping new musical featuring his hit songs “Sweet Caroline”, “America”, and “Cracklin' Rosie”.  A Beautiful Noise starts performances at the Broadhurst Theatre on November 2nd. For more info: http://www.abeautifulnoisethemusical.com (www.abeautifulnoisethemusical.com)  THE GRISWOLDS' BROADWAY VACATION  The next installment in the blockbuster Vacation movie franchise . . . but this time onstage. The Griswolds take Manhattan! Based upon characters from the Warner Bros. films, The Griswolds' Broadway Vacation is written by David Rossmer and Steve Rosen (Other Josh Cohen). Performances at 5th Avenue Theatre run September 13 - October 2. For more info: https://www.5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/the-griswolds-broadway-vacation/ (https://www.5thavenue.org/shows/2022-23/the-griswolds-broadway-vacation/)  BONUS -- Ken is producing and wrote the book. JOY THE MUSICAL A heartwarming and powerful biographical musical based on the life of Joy Mangano — the entrepreneur, inventor, best-selling author, and self-made millionaire whose journey epitomizes the real American Dream. JOY, featuring Erika Henningsen, is a feel-good musical about finding yourself through determination, imagination, and reinvention with a twist. Performances at George Street Playhouse run December 7-30. For more info: http://www.joythemusical.com (www.joythemusical.com)  https://lesliebecker.com (Leslie's Website)

Randi discusses how the metaverse and 3D environments are changing the future of theatre and entertainment with Ken Davenport, a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and 30 year Broadway veteran, Tim Kashani, Co-founder Apples and Oranges & BroadVersity, Tracy Geltman, General Manager at Today Tix Group and Co-Founder of the Broadway Women's Alliance, and Dean Alex-McCullough, an Actor who will share his own experiences acting in the Metaverse.

This week we welcome our guest Michelle Kaplan. Overcoming struggles in her HR career, Michelle discovered her true voice through her writing and poetry. This ultimately led her to her new position as a co-producer in an off-broadway theatre show. Uncover how Michelle came to live her true genius and how it can help you live yours. Join us as we discuss: 02:58 Heroism and the fascinating things about it.05:07 Having that voice through writing a poem or book.08:39 Getting to know Michelle Kaplan.11:00 How did Michelle meet Ken Davenport.15:10 It's the goal and strong leadership team that brings success to the show.23:07 The struggles that Michelle overcomes in her HR career and as a new producer on a show.27:38 Michelle's discoveries about herself.32:03 There's no greater satisfaction than helping and seeing somebody successfully unfold their journey.33:10 Everyone's an expert and is a genius.37:01 Intentions rather than specific goals.40:15 There's no way to guarantee a disappointment less, loss less, and grief less life.About the Guest: Michelle Kaplan is Founder and CEO of an HR consulting and training firm specializing in Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership Development. Specific areas of focus include emotional intelligence, change management, creating and sustaining high performance teams, effective decision-making, and increasing psychological safety at work.Michelle is also a Co-Producer in theatre. The current show she is involved with is the new musical Harmony which just finished its Off-Broadway run. Finally, Michelle is also a published author with her two books of poetry recognized as Amazon's Top Hot New Releases for Inspirational Poetry, with a third book on its way. Michelle posts her poems every day on Instagram @themichellekaplan.Feel free to connect with Michelle at:Website www.michellejkaplan.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejkaplanInstagram https://www.instagram.com/themichellekaplan/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michellejkaplan/ About the Host:Dr. Amanda Crowell is a cognitive psychologist, speaker, author and coach changing our perspective on the world of work. It IS possible to do Great Work-- launch a successful business, make a scientific discovery, raise a tight-knit family, or manage a global remote team-- without sacrificing your health, happiness and relationships.Amanda is the Author of the forthcoming book, Great Work: Do What Matter Most Without Sacrificing Everything Else, and the creator of the Great Work Journals. Amanda's TEDx talk has received more than a million views and has been featured on TED's Ideas blog and Ted Shorts.Her ideas have also been featured on NPR, Al Jazeera, The Wall Street Journal, Quartz, and Thrive Global.Sponsored By The Aligned Time JournalThe Unleashing Your Great Work podcast is sponsored by the Aligned Time Journal! The Aligned Time Journal is here to answer the question "But HOW?" How can we figure out what our Great Work is? How can we get started, stay with it, and finish our Great Work so it can go out in the world and have an impact?Click here to learn more, and try it out for yourself!For more information about the Unleashing YOUR Great Work podcast or

Tony Award-winner Ken Davenport has produced a long list of Off-Broadway and Broadway shows. He's also known for his innovative marketing stunts, and we delve deeper into these during the episode. ***Tap on this link to access show notes+transcripts, join our private community of mavericks, or sign up to the newsletter: EveryoneHatesMarketers.com/links

“Sometimes the difference between the unfinished painting and the finished painting is as simple as finding the right frame.” — Rick Rubin A plumber knows when a job is complete. Water turns on. Water turns off. But when we plumb the depths of our soul to create an original idea, how do we know when the idea is complete? When do we stop putting the finishing touches on something and let it breathe a life of its own? When did Michelangelo put down his chisel and claim David was perfect enough? For our guest Ken Davenport, his career as a producer of some of the biggest theatre shows on Broadway didn't start when someone gave him the handbook on how to run a successful production. In fact, he will tell you he often had no idea what he was doing in his early career. But that didn't stop him from trying. In the theatre world, there are a million things that can go wrong: actors' lines, costume details, lighting cues, ticket sales. But for Davenport, he wasn't searching for perfection. He was simply constantly moving toward his goal, using a memorable tennis metaphor to figure out answers along the way. His goal wasn't to be perfect — his goal was to be done. After all, what is perfectionism good for? Human beings aren't perfect, so why are we constantly in search of it? When we let go of the idea of being perfect, we make room for something far more important: being one-of-a-kind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About Today's GuestKen Davenport is the co-founder and CEO of Mission Edge, a social enterprise providing consulting and strategy services to nonprofits and social impact organizations. Prior to starting Mission Edge, Ken was a serial entrepreneur who started and ran a number of successful companies in the healthcare and data analytics field. Ken is passionate about veteran entrepreneurship and teaches the Boots to Business course for the Institute of Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University and has been an instructor for the veteran transition program with Four Block. Ken is a past board member at the Travis Manion Foundation, a past board member at San Diego Social Venture Partners, and remains an active seed investor and mentor to numerous start-ups. Ken is the author of two speculative fiction novels and has a BA in Political Science from UC San Diego, a Master's in International Management from the School of Global Policy and Strategy (UCSD) and a Master's in International Relations from the London School of Economics.Links Mentioned In This EpisodeMission Edge Web SiteKen's Web SiteKen's Amazon Author PagePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course, Volunteer Opportunities with Veterans. If you find yourself interested in supporting those who served and those who care for them, this course will guide you through the process of identifying and securing opportunities to volunteer with veterans, so you too, can find ways to give back to those who have served in the armed forces. You can find this course through this link: https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/Volunteer-Opportunities-with-Veterans This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Many people have great ideas, but only those who are willing to put themselves out there to change the world are the ones who will succeed. This time we have Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Ken Davenport, who has produced many famous productions and founded Davenport Theatrical Enterprises, one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. We'll dive into one of the most difficult topics for entrepreneurs when they are starting out: putting yourself out there and letting people know what you're doing. To achieve this, you must firmly believe in what you do, and if you really believe that what you are doing, your mission, is going to help improve people's lives. Do it. Ken's experience during his career doing his own projects will give you a lot of insights into what it takes to be a great entrepreneur. Create the life you've always wanted!

Ken Davenport is a multi Tony award winning producer and writer. We had a chat about scheduling creativity, the essential elements of a musical, and if faith and spirituality has a place on Broadway. Enjoy the chat! 

Ken Davenport is a two-time Tony Award-winning theatre producer, blogger, and writer. He is best known for his production work on Broadway. Davenport founded Davenport Theatrical Enterprises (DTE) in 2004, and has created, produced, and managed shows under that business for the last 15 years. His first ventures as a producer were the three Off-Broadway shows The Awesome 80s Prom, Altar Boyz, and My First Time, which he also wrote. Davenport's first Broadway credit as a producer was13, and since then he has produced over a dozen other Broadway shows, including the first Broadway revival of Godspell, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Kinky Boots, and Deaf West Theatre's Spring Awakening. Since its founding, Davenport Theatrical Enterprises has expanded to other areas of the theater business. It founded Broadway Genius Group Sales, a group sales agency for Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, DTE Agency, a theatrical marketing agency; and DTE Management, a general management division. In 2019, DTE Management relaunched as Architect Theatrical. Davenport Theatrical Enterprises has founded several websites, including Your Broadway Genius, Best of Off-Broadway, and both the website and smartphone app Did He Like It?, a review aggregator for New York theater based on New York Times chief theatre critic Ben Brantley. Additionally, Davenport is the creator of Be a Broadway Star, the only Broadway-themed board game. In 2019, Inc. 5000 named Davenport Theatrical Enterprises one of America's fastest-growing private companies. NEXT STEPS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: 1. Google – Ken Davenport. 2. Go to producersperspective.com. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS VIDEO: – Intro – Number 1 Tactic to Get Unstuck – Protect Yourself – Broadway – Serial Startup – Which Side – Producer/Lighting/etc – Just Write Something – Who's in Your Circle & Who Shouldn't Be – Most Pivotal Heartbeats of a Story – Cornerstone Moment – Releasing the Inner Underdog – Theater Maker's Studio – Dust Off Your Manuscript from the Shelf – Got to Take a Step to Get Them Up On their Feet – Final Thought to Get Them On their Feet ABOUT ME: Hi, I'm Stephen Scoggins. After fighting from homelessness and depression to build multiple businesses employing hundreds of amazing people, I've learned a lot about what it really takes to overcome your limitations and build your dream life. Now, my goal is to help 1 million people get from where they are today, to where they want to be in life. To help with that, I'm releasing videos on this channel several times per week and posting regularly on social media. On this YouTube channel, I interview the world's foremost thought leaders on what it takes to master your life. I also have a library of free resources, downloadable ebooks, and personality tests to help you become the person you always wanted to be. Just check out my websites below! MASTER YOUR LIFE WITH FREE RESOURCES: My Website: https://www.stephenscoggins.com Free Ebooks & Resources: https://www.stephenscoggins.com/resources My Blog: https://stephenscoggins.com/blog/ Stuck to Unstoppable Podcast: https://stephenscoggins.com/stuck-to-unstoppable/ CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_scoggins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenscoggins/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenscoggins Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephen_scoggin

One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your '21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business. We learned how to crush writer's block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more. We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! But better. 

In season four, episode ten of Gotham Writers' Inside Writing, host Josh Sippie chats with Ken Davenport about his journey to Broadway producer. They discuss the value of learning as you go, breaking into the production side of show business, finding your community, and creating something no one else has done. Links from the panelist: Ken's website: https://kendavenport.com/ Theater Makers Studio: https://theatermakersstudio.com/ Theater Makers Summit: https://www.thetheatermakersstudio.com/summit44072070 Be A Broadway Star board game: https://beabroadwaystar.com/ The Dan Plan: http://thedanplan.com/about/ The Dr. Kenny Encouragement Foundation: https://kendavenport.com/giving-back/ Connect on social media! Ken's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway/?hl=en Ken's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kendavenport Gotham Writers on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gothamwriters Josh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/sippenator101

One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your '21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business. We learned how to crush writer's block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more. We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! But better. 

One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your '21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business. We learned how to crush writer's block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more. We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! But better. 

One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your '21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business. We learned how to crush writer's block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more. We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! But better. 

One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your '21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business. We learned how to crush writer's block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more. We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! But better. 

One of the most fun and most productive events we had this year was our “Take Charge of Your '21” Challenge in January. Over 500 TheaterMakers joined us to hear tips and strategies on how to have your best year yet from super successful people in the business. We learned how to crush writer's block, how to squeeze a few more hours into each day for your REAL work (not that day job work), how to increase your confidence . . . and more. We got such great feedback on this free event that we decided to do it again! But better. 

Thank you for listening to these conversations over the 6.5 years I've been hosting this podcast. We're not saying Goodbye . . . just see ya later! Referenced in this episode: The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com About the podcast: After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway. About me: Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin' the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre's Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It's Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken's shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world.  He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.   Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken's unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times. Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte. Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram. Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com This episode was produced by Mary Dina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Before I crowdfunded Godspell, I had a thesis. “There are thousands of people out there who would love to invest in Broadway shows . . . they just don't know how to do it, or who to talk to.” Sure enough, when we announced our plans for Godspell, thousands of leads poured in. In between placing all those return calls I remember thinking, “Huh, will you look at that . . . I got this one right.” Of course, not all those people invested (in the end we had about 750 investors), but thousands expressed interest and proved my thesis correct. And all those thousands of people had questions. Five years later, people still have questions about investing in Broadway shows. As I've spoken to more and more potential investors, I've noticed that many of the questions are the same. That's why I've created this FAQ for Broadway Investing. So whether you're a potential Broadway Investor looking to dip your toes into our theatrical waters, or whether you're a Producer looking to raise money for your show, I think you'll find these Qs and their appropriate As helpful. Referenced in this episode: The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com About the podcast: After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway. About me: Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin' the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre's Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It's Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken's shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world.  He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.   Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken's unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times. Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte. Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram. Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com This episode was produced by Mary Dina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: This shutdown has lasted longer than we thought possible. And while we're (slowly) reopening now, a year and a half later, there are real reasons why our leadership waited. Listen to this 8-minute episode to find out what our advantage is to reopening. Referenced in this episode: The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com About the podcast: After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway. About me: Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin' the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre's Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It's Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken's shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world.  He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.   Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken's unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times. Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte. Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram. Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com This episode was produced by Mary Dina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things have changed since May of 2020. Shoot, things have changed since yesterday! But since May of 2020, when I first posted my “What The Broadway Recovery Will Look Like” series? Well, dang it, can any of you have imagined that we'd only have one Broadway show running a year later? Not me. Not me. Now that we've been through the great theatrical drought of 2020 (thanks, Covid!), I thought it was time to revise my prediction. Because, in case I didn't mention it. Things have ch-ch-ch-changed. Referenced in this episode: The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com About the podcast: After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway. About me: Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin' the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre's Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It's Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken's shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world.  He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.   Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken's unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times. Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte. Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram. Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com This episode was produced by Mary Dina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I arrived in New York City during the Golden Age of Off-Broadway. Forever Plaid, Nunsense, And The World Goes Round, Cryptogram, Family Secrets, and more, were a few of the shows running in theaters under 499 seats . . . in commercial productions! And many actually recouped!   Referenced in this episode: The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com About the podcast: After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway. About me: Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin' the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre's Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It's Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken's shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world.  He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.   Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken's unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times. Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte. Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram. Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com This episode was produced by Mary Dina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the beginning of the pandemic, I called everyone I knew for advice. I'm talking big time theater people, as well as big time business people. I got amazing advice. And it reminded me how important it was to ask for advice from others who are at places in their lives where you want to be. (And not just from a business “producer's perspective” . . . but from a family perspective, a health perspective, a spiritual perspective, and more.) One of the best pieces of advice I got was . . . “Ken, the people and companies who are going to come out of this ahead are the ones who are going to make use of this time.” Referenced in this episode: The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com About the podcast: After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway. About me: Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin' the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre's Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It's Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken's shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world.  He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.   Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken's unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times. Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte. Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram. Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com This episode was produced by Mary Dina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been following The Olympics this year, or if you're on the internet, you probably heard Simone Biles withdrew from an individual all-around gymnastics competition at the Tokyo Olympics in an effort to focus on her mental health and well-being, a decision which came one day after she removed herself from the team final. Tune into my personal reaction of this news and then how I believe we can apply this lesson to all of our lives as we look to reopen the live theater industry. Referenced in this episode: The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com About the podcast: After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway. About me: Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin' the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre's Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It's Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken's shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world.  He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.   Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken's unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times. Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte. Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram. Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com This episode was produced by Mary Dina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember infomercials? Late night shopping, 'as seen on TV' commercials? I discovered what worked with those commercials and how the most successful plays/musicals used a very similar technique. Referenced in this episode: The TheaterMakers Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/theatermakersstudio Continue the conversation: www.instagram.com/kendavenportbway The Producer's Perspective: www.theproducersperspetive.com About the podcast: After 6 years of podcasting with one style, we're shaking it up here - no guests! Just me! I'm giving you micro-episodes with my perspective on Broadway and the comeback on Broadway. About me: Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and writer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin' the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre's Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It's Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions! Ken's shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world.  He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.   Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group. Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV. Ken's unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times. Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte. Keep up with me @KenDavenportBway on Instagram. Check out my blog for daily content: www.theproducersperspective.com This episode was produced by Mary Dina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam C. Sansiveri is Head of the Nashville Private Client Group at AllianceBernstein. He is also a Broadway producer, film financier, tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, restaurateur and a renewable energy investor Adam started his career as a classical vocalist and has performed at the Verbier Festival, the Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, and Tanglewood. We talk about the growth of Nashville,  NFTs, selling song catalogs and so much more. 

Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), Gettin' the Band Back Together, The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day (Tony nomination), Deaf West Theatre's Spring Awakening (Tony nomination), It's Only a Play, Macbeth starring Alan Cumming, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Broadway - Tony Award, National Tour, Toronto, Australia, and West End), and more, including multiple Off-Broadway productions!  Ken's shows have been produced internationally in over 25 countries around the world. He is the founder of TheaterMakersStudio.com, a one-of-a-kind "masterclass" community that provides training and inspiration from Broadway's best to writers, directors, producers and more.  Ken also serves as the Executive Producer for North America for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group.  Outside of theatre, he has produced award-winning content for both film and TV.  Ken's unique production and marketing style has garnered him international attention in numerous publications, including Vanity Fair and The New York Times.Upcoming projects include Broadway Vacation, Joy the Musical, My Life In Pink, a revival of The Great White Hope, Harmony: A New Musical written by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman, a musical based on the life and songs of Neil Diamond, and a musical based on the life of Harry Belafonte.For more information, visit www.TheProducersPerspective.com.Follow Ken Davenport on IG:@kendavenportbway

Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer whose credits include Once On This Island (Tony Award), The Play that Goes Wrong, Groundhog Day, Godspell, Kinky Boots (Tony Award), 13 The Musical and so much more. We talk about the return of live events, what makes a perfect logo, how he knew Ariana Grande would become a massive star and so much more. 

Have you ever wanted to write for the theatre but haven't had the incentive or help to get do it? Have you ever wondered what makes a Broadway producer decide to bring a show to the bright lights and the big stage? Well you are about to find out because this episode is a conversation with Tony award winning Broadway producer Ken Davenport. Ken shares his insights for writing and launching your work.

(Originally aired February 22, 2018) Today we're joined by Tony Award-winning producer of Kinky Boots and Spring Awakening, Ken Davenport! Come to hear all about Dr. Joe's own musical, stay for a look into Ken's latest production, Gettin' the Band Back Together!

Ken Davenport is a Tony Award-winning Broadway and Off-Broadway theater producer, blogger, and writer. Ken founded Davenport Theatrical Enterprises (DTE) in 2004, and creates, produces, and manages shows under that business. Since its founding, DTE has expanded to other areas of the theater business. It now houses Broadway Genius Group Sales, a group sales agency for Broadway and Off-Broadway shows; DTE Agency, a theatrical marketing agency; and DTE Management, a general management division.   He has also written several books and e-books on Producing, Broadway investing, and raising money for shows. Ken's blog and podcast, The Producer's Perspective, has garnered international attention and has been featured in Vanity Fair, New York Magazine, The Gothamist, and more. Besides producing his own projects, Ken has been an Executive Producer and Consultant on many other Broadway and Off Broadway projects.   This show is sponsored by Experiment 27. Get the sales and service agreement (free client contract template) Experiment 27 uses to close business HERE. [$1,000 value]     In this episode you'll learn: [01:10] How does Ken feel about his achievement [01:40] 2 types of producers  [02:20] Can you tell if your project is going to be good in advance? [03:50] How to get feedback on your theater shows [05:12] Importance of collaboration behind a theater show [06:25] Theater shows require maintenance [06:58] How Ken uses dial testing to see if the audience likes his shows [09:40] How has Ken's podcast affected his career [11:00] Biggest takeaway Ken got from one of his podcast guests [12:00] How did Ken put together a first ever crowd funded Broadway show  [13:45] What did Ken learn when he live streamed one of his shows [15:25] Process behind getting your show out there [17:00] Broadway is booming [18:20] How can someone build a career like Ken's [20:00] Finishing is as important as starting is [21:00] 1 out of 5 shows on Broadway recoup their investment [22:10] You have to have multiple projects going on at once [23:00] How to deal with doubt and fear of failure [24:30] Everyone has flops [25:45] How often is Ken getting pitched [27:00] How to get Ken's attention  [28:02] No one cares about your projects more than you do Links mentioned: The Producer's Perspective Brought to you by Experiment 27. Find us on Youtube.   If you've enjoyed the episode, please subscribe to The Alex Berman Podcast on iTunes and leave us a 5-star review.   Get access to our FREE Sales Courses.

In this episode, we had a chance to learn about how Mission Edge makes business processes easier for nonprofits and corporations with the vision to maximize social impact. It was inspiring to catch up with CEO and Founder, Ken Davenport, about how Mission Edge has supported over 175 businesses by providing operational services and fiscal sponsorships, social enterprise planning and acceleration labs, and skills-based volunteers that create more opportunities for each organization to do more good in the world. Tune into The School For Humanity via iTunes, as Ken shares how these collaborations harness new perspectives and magnify the social sector's ability to reach more people and create a positive impact. - - - - - For more information on Mission Edge, visit: www.missionedge.org

A few weeks ago, I got a notice through Twitter that someone mentioned me in a tweet. That's not at all unusual, that happens fairly regularly. But what was unusual was that I was mentioned by Ken Davenport. I'm guessing many of you listening recognize that name, but in case you... Read More »