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Cartoonists Brad Guigar, Dave Kellett and Kevin McShane are teaming up on a new show — The Wrong Way! We'll teach you how to draw your favorite cartoon characters without getting sued over copyright theft! Along the way, we'll share tips, tell stories, and roast each other mercilessly. Pay attention and you might learn how to draw The Wrong Way!Today's ShowWrong wayClever vs funnySummaryIn this episode, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett introduce fellow cartoonist Kevin McShane, announce their new YouTube show, 'The Wrong Way,' where they draw beloved characters in a legally safe manner. The conversation delves into the creative process behind the show, the dynamics of their friendship, and how they engage with their audience through Patreon, offering insights into the art of cartooning and the importance of community. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various themes surrounding their creative process, the audience for their new show, and the importance of learning from each other. They discuss the technical aspects of drawing, the competitive spirit that drives them to improve, and the launch of their new project, The Wrong Way Show, including its crowdfunding strategy. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the nuances of humor writing, specifically the difference between cleverness and funniness. In this conversation, the hosts explore the nuances of humor, particularly the distinction between cleverness and funniness. They discuss the importance of surprise in humor, the different levels of humor, and how experience shapes a comedian's ability to write effectively. The dialogue emphasizes the need for continuous improvement and the role of audience feedback in developing comedic skills.TakeawaysThe Wrong Way Show aims to teach drawing techniques while entertaining.Friendship and camaraderie enhance the creative process.Engaging with the audience is crucial for building a community.Patreon offers a platform for deeper interaction with fans.The creative process involves trial, error, and humor.Constructive critique is essential in artistic growth.The show combines entertainment with educational content.Collaboration among artists can lead to innovative ideas. The deeper content on Patreon includes art supplies and business philosophies.The Wrong Way Show is aimed at both beginners and experienced artists.Learning from each other's techniques enhances the creative process.Using new tools can be a challenge but also an opportunity for growth.The competitive spirit among the hosts drives them to improve their work.Crowdfunding is essential for projects that require significant time and effort.Building an audience over years allows for successful project launches.The difference between clever and funny is crucial in humor writing.Cleverness is intellectual, while funniness is visceral and felt in the gut.The Wrong Way Show promises to be a fun and engaging experience for viewers. Funny transcends cleverness and evokes genuine laughter.Improv training is invaluable for honing comedic skills.Learning to analyze comedy can diminish the enjoyment of it.Cleverness is intellectual, while funniness is instinctual.Surprise is a key element that elevates humor.Puns can be effective if they have double meanings.Writers must push beyond cleverness to achieve true humor.Experience and practice are crucial in comedy writing.Writing humor is different from being funny in real life.Continuous self-assessment is essential for growth in comedy. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
In this episode of The TMA Connection, Tim sits down with Kevin McShane, a home restoration expert, to discuss strategies for achieving successful home renovations in 2025. Kevin shares his wealth of knowledge on navigating the home restoration process, practical tips for planning and budgeting, and advice on tackling challenges while maximizing opportunities in the year ahead. We also dive into what it's like to balance the demands of being a business owner while maintaining a fulfilling home life. Subscribe to The TMA Connection on your favorite podcast platform, or watch the full episode on YouTube by searching "The TMA Connection." Don't forget to like, comment, and share—your support helps us reach and inspire more listeners!
Welcome to The Private Equity Podcast, by Raw Selection! Today, we're joined by Kevin McShane, a seasoned Chief Revenue Officer turned Operating Partner, with a wealth of experience from multiple private equity-backed exits. In this episode, Kevin shares insights on his journey, the impact of AI on driving revenue and EBITDA, and his key learnings from successful exits in the technology sector. We'll also dive into the role of AI in private equity and discuss Kevin's transition from CRO to Operating Partner. Breakdown:[00:00] Kevin McShane's Introduction – Overview of Kevin's career in tech, private equity, and his role as an operating partner.[00:10] Kevin discusses how AI can drive revenue and EBITDA growth.[00:39] How portfolio companies are using AI for decision-making and growth.[01:08] 25 years in tech, CRO roles, and his transition to an operating partner.[03:05] Kevin highlights missed opportunities in private equity due to slow AI adoption.[04:00] Examples of AI in sales, demand generation, and customer success.[05:26] How AI implementation led to cost savings and pipeline growth.[06:24] How AI can be cost-effectively integrated into existing CRM and marketing tools.[09:42] Insights on recent stock price dips and tech sector trends.[12:44] Kevin emphasizes the role of strong CFO and leadership relationships in successful exits.[16:52] The importance of relationships and keeping ego in check for team success.[19:44] Kevin's advice on moving from CRO to an operating partner role.[24:00] How Kevin builds trust and guides teams without direct authority as an operating partner.[30:41] Collaboration with leadership to develop and own strategic initiatives.You can connect with Kevin McShane on LinkedIn by visiting his profile here.To be added to the book waitlist, you can email alex.offer@raw-selection.com Thank you for tuning in!To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.
As Brad Guigar travels to Bad Axe, Michigan, to spend a fun-filled week with his family, Kevin McShane steps in to talk comics with Dave Kellett. In this conversation, David and Kevin discuss various topics related to comics, including their experiences with "Love Is" comics at their weddings, the potential future advancements in comic-making technology, and different marketing strategies for sharing comics. They explore the idea of using VR technology to create a more immersive drawing experience, the enduring appeal of 2D comics, and the importance of building an audience through platforms like mailing lists and social media. Kevin discusses the various social media platforms he uses to share his comics, including Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Mastodon, Twitter, and Imgur. He explains that Imgur is like a nicer version of Reddit and that he uses it to drive traffic to his website. David is intrigued by Imgur and asks Kevin for a pitch on why he should be posting there. Kevin explains that Imgur started as an image hosting service for Reddit and has a social media aspect to it. They also discuss their motivations for posting on social media and the validation they seek from likes and engagement. They explore the idea of creating books and the number of comics needed for a book. They also discuss the possibility of changing their approach to comics if compensation wasn't a factor. They end the conversation by addressing a question from a listener who creates gardening advice cartoons and wonders if she should reduce the number of panels to cater to social media attention spans. In this final part of the conversation, David and Kevin discuss the different types of content that perform well on social media, including informative, emotional, and aspirational content. They also provide advice on interviewing other creators, emphasizing the importance of research and making the interviewee feel comfortable. The hosts share funny anecdotes about their experiences with interviews and express their pride in not discussing AI in the conversation.THIS WEEK"Love Is" comics at WeddingsThe Future of Comic-Making Technology: VR and AI The Enduring Appeal of 2D ComicsBuilding an Audience: Mailing Lists and Social MediaNavigating Social Media PlatformsBalancing Panel Count for Social Media The Power of Different Content TypesInterviewing Other CreatorsAvoiding AI in Comics Technology DiscussionsFunny Anecdotes from Interview ExperiencesTAKEAWAYSLove Is comics can add a unique and nostalgic touch to weddings and other events.The future of comic-making technology may involve advancements in VR and AI.2D comics have a timeless appeal and can survive alongside other forms of media.Building an audience through platforms like mailing lists and social media is crucial for sharing and promoting comics. Kevin uses various social media platforms to share his comics and drive traffic to his website.Kevin recommends Imgur for sharing comics. It allows linking and has a nicer community than Reddit.Both Kevin and David seek validation through likes and engagement on social media.The number of comics needed for a book can vary, but it's important to have a substantial amount of quality content.If compensation wasn't a factor, Kevin would quit his day job to dedicate more time to creating comics.Reducing the number of panels in a comic may compromise the usefulness of the content, so it's important to find a balance that works for the creator's goals and the audience's attention spans. Different types of content perform well on social media, including informative, emotional, and aspirational content.When interviewing other creators, it's important to do thorough research and ask unique and engaging questions.Making interviewees feel comfortable and creating a safe space for them to share is crucial for a successful interview.Avoiding discussions about AI in the context of comics technology can be refreshing and indicative of the current fatigue with AI.The hosts share funny anecdotes about their experiences with interviews, highlighting the importance of building rapport and creating a relaxed atmosphere. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
Very excited to share this Continuum™ podcast episode featuring Kevin McShane's extraordinary journey starting with his roots in a tight-knit, Irish Catholic family in Illinois, to his transformative experiences at Notre Dame journey and to leadership in the tech world. Kevin delves into the invaluable life lessons learned under Coach Lou Holtz, his evolution through the realms of sales and tech, and his insights on leadership, culture, and community impact. And throw in adversity. As Kevin says: ““(W) you're on the mat, dust yourself off, get back up, learn what went wrong and then get back into the fight and go on and do the next greatest thing.” Kevin's story is a must-listen for anyone looking to inspire and lead with integrity.
In this episode I spoke with Kevin McShane, private equity Operating Partner and former linebacker of the 1988 National Champion Notre Dame Fighting Irish, who built a career in technology and a reputation as a CRO for creating enough value that would lead to multiple successful exits. We covered everything from the leadership lessons he learned from Coach Lou Holtz, his move in tech CRO roles, his advice for other CROs and operators who aspire to make the move into private equity, what makes a succeful private equity operating partner, and much more. Kevin McShanes Linkedin Profile Timestamps from the show: Lessons from Coach Holtz (00:02:40) Impact of Lou Holtz's leadership on the Kevins career and the importance of caring for every individual. Transition to Private Equity (00:07:27) Kevins journey from CRO to operating partner, including successful exits and leadership principles. Difference Between Venture Capital and Private Equity (00:13:03) Explanation of the distinctions between venture capital and private equity in terms of investment and ownership. From Operator to Operating Partner (00:15:16) The impetus for the guest's transition to an operating partner role and the challenges and excitement of the new position. Training and Leadership (00:17:37) The significance of ongoing training and leadership development in driving growth and success in organizations. Measuring Performance and Impact (00:22:54) Discussion on the challenges of transitioning from day-to-day operations to a broader role and measuring impact in a new position. Building Trust and Collaboration (00:23:43) Operating partner's role, building trust with the CEO and leadership, low ego and collaboration. Co-creating Playbooks (00:26:19) Collaborative approach to combining playbooks, aligning on KPIs, and co-creating game plans. Measuring Success (00:30:29) Metrics for measuring success: annual revenue growth, EBITDA, hiring/training, sales productivity, and hold period. Entering Private Equity (00:34:46) Steps for transitioning to an operating partner role in private equity, research, and targeted outreach. Developing Talent and Leadership (00:42:06) Motivation, extreme ownership, developing talent, and checking ego for leadership success. Favorite Character (00:47:49) Kevin's admiration for Captain Miller from "Saving Private Ryan" and Tom Hanks' portrayal. Yoga Practice (00:49:00) Kevin discusses the importance of checking ego and the lessons learned from practicing yoga. Discipline Equals Freedom (00:51:53) Kevin emphasizes discipline, early rising, and self-care for leadership and personal success. Greatest Defeat (00:54:28) Kevin suggests asking the next guest about their greatest defeat and the lessons learned from it. Reaching Out (00:55:21) Kevin invites people to connect with him on LinkedIn to continue the conversation and share experiences. Passion for Leadership (00:56:18) Kevin shares his passion for developing great leadership and building a supportive community.
I sit down with the Oregon Manufactured Housing Association after a legislative event in Salem Orgon with nearly all of our manufactured housing manufacturers in my area. In the day to day business these professionals are hard competitors but they came together to discuss how they can be helping our communities as a whole to better serve people that need affordable housing. In this episode we sit down with Kevin McShane, Generam Manager for Fleetwood Homes in Woodbrun Oregon, Ben Roche, the District Sales Manager of Palm Harbor Homes, Tim Schweitzer, Clayton Homes Sales Manager and a great supporter of Around the House Brent Heckman, Skyline Homes Divison Sales/Marketing to discuss where the industry is today. A special Thanks to Jody Lyon the Executive Director of the Oregon Manufactured Housing Assoication and her team that helped put this event and broadcast together for us. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listenIf you want to join the Around the House Insider for access to the back catalog, Exclusive Content and a direct email to Eric G and access to the show early https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/support We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/ Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show. Mentioned in this episode:Join Around the House Insider for exclusive content and early access. To join the Around the House Insider Exclusive Access head to this link to subscribe and gain access to the weekend show early, to get exclusive content and our back catalog. https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/support Around the House Insider
Sam and Andy do a a quick update on the state of the Pac-12 then chop it up with Beaver Legend - Kevin McShane, about playing for Craig Robinson, what it's like to go from a walk on to a Captain, and counting potatoes with President Obama. Follow The Payton Years on X (twitter) @YearsPayton
COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with retired FBI agents Raymond J Carr and Ray Fitzgerald as they peel back the layers to their illustrious 20+ years careers and dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic cases.
This week's show is sponsored by Dreamhost. Everything you need to launch a website... and own and control your own work. Transparent pricing and a 100% uptime guarantee.Special guest Kevin McShane talks about his return to comics, his "boring" approach to creativity, dancing on TikTok, and A.I. comics.One quick show note: Our recording software failed to capture a clean recording of Kevin's microphone for the first 15 minutes of the show. Our audio engineer Matt made a tremendous effort toward improving it, but you may still hear a small difference in the opening moments of the episode.ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...Interview with Kevin McShaneYou get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.Listen to ComicLab on...Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsPandoraStitcher
Portland born and Portland raised, Kevin McShane, joins the podcast to discuss the Blazers, the Beavers, and Pac12 Hoops. Kevin played hoops at Oregon State from ‘07-'12. The full episode was a Live Stream on NoFilter.net - What is No Filter Network? An interactive live streaming platform that allows viewers to “knock” and then instantly become part of the broadcast via nofilter.net. Click on link and scroll down to Big Ben & K Winn's vault to listen to the full NFL episode: https://nofilter.net/profile/dENt4BqoNZVoSkIf3mQWJ4ww2Ks2 We love hearing from our listeners and hearing about which West Coast topics they enjoy the most: wstpodcastshow@gmail.com
Scott and Kevin catch up and recount how they first met.What Kevin regrets about his time publishing his graphic novelHow the things we make affect other people whether we like it or not.How Kevin became "The fake Stan Lee."Follow Kevin on twitter at twitter.com/kmcshane.
Webcomics pros Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar talk social-media strategy with Kevin McShane of Buzzfeed, the Lusty Horde, and more! BUT FIRST, Dave marvels over the exercise craze of the belt vibrator. And that leads to this little-known story about the true-life origin of Marvel supervillain, the Shocker. Show notes 00:00 — The belt vibrator 08:10 — Understanding "sharing statements" in social media 27:05 — Sharing on Instagram 47:50 — We use the passing of Stan Lee to get Kevin to do his Fake Stan Lee impression 55:48 — Possible replacements for Tumblr for web hosting Great rewards when you support ComicLab $2 — support the show $5 — submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast $10 — record an audio question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast $50 — Sponsor the show! We’ll read a brief promo for your comic/product and read it twice during the show AND you get the exclusive ProTips podcast Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the editor of Webcomics.com Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.
A lab assistant is tasked with testing and operating one of the first machines of death. While he delivers the cryptic description of many others' deaths, he does not want to know his own. To download, right-click here and then click SaveJohn Chernega was a contributor to both the Machine of Death and This Is How You Die anthologies. John currently works as a copyeditor at Grandview PublishingNarration by Kevin McShaneRelevant Links:Flaming Marshmallows and Other Deaths by Camille Alexa on EscapePodMachine of Death websiteMusic used in this episode: Bumming on Tremelo by Kevin MacleodTheme music: Liberator by Man In SpaceTo comment on this or any episode:Journey on over to the ForumsLeave us a voicemail at 77-JINTO-107 (775-4686-107)Send comments and/or recordings to journeyintopodcat@gmail.comTweet us us TwitterPost a comment on Facebook hereComment directly to this post down below
In the most controversial TomHanksgiving yet, special guest Kevin McShane loves Bachelor Party... but Elvis hates it! Is this a comedy classic or the worst Hanks movie ever? Follow us - @tomhankspod Elvis Kunesh - @elviskunesh Kevin McShane - @kmcshane Kevin's Website - kevinmcshane.org BuzzFeed Kevin - https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedkevin/ Theme Song by Greg Krajewski - @gregorjk Email- tomhankspod@gmail.com splotstudios.com "Gentlemen, start your boners."
I'm tired of looking at the machine, but there's nothing else to look at. Maybe it's supposed to wear down my defenses and get me to take the test, but I've made my decision. So I sit and stare at it. My planner is black with the blood of my tormented doodles. There is a brick wall outside my window. What's on the other side? My guess is that it's a locker room, and there are dozens of hot naked chicks inside, all with a thing for underpaid lab technicians who could, at the drop of a hat, tell them how they're going to die.
Kris and David create a sham conservatory for diseased wild animals, examine the quantum state of stuntmen, find the best seats in the movie theater, decry foreign languages, peer into buildings, and compare notes with Kevin McShane regarding the events of the last few weeks.
Kris, trapped in a nightmarish foreign problem-hospital, grows increasingly frantic as David thwarts dangers of his own en route to his rescue. Also, a solution for safely fireproofing homes, Kevin McShane steals a helicopter, and we finally learn the Greentown-kroner-to-hotdog exchange rate.
When Kris is late showing up for the show, Kevin McShane steps in to help David out. The upbeat pair wackily discuss doorknobs, gas ovens, and the Internet!