Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Prywes

Michael Prywes LIVE on LI in the AM w/ Jay Oliver by JVC Broadcasting

Michael Prywes is a New York attorney who serves artists and creative entrepreneurs. Michael is also a professor, Board of Education Trustee, Little League coach, and the author of the bestselling practical guide “The Gasp: How to Seize That A-Ha! Moment and Turn It into a Winning Business.” His podcast “How I Broke Into” takes a deep dive into the big breaks of successful artists and businesspeople. “Leave money on the table because you are playing a long game and learn to adapt. I am a believer in the team matrix which is something I have formulated which is that its not just about evaluating time or money, its time energy, emotion and money and the impact that any action will have should be evaluated through that lens of evaluating what the impact will be on your time, on your energy, emotion and money”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-6Er

Most of us have experienced ‘the gasp’—that moment of inspiration when an idea takes shape. The hard part is turning that vision into a successful business. And entrepreneurship can be particularly challenging for artists and creatives who don’t have an interest in the business or legal aspects of launching a startup. Michael Prywes is a New York attorney on a mission to serve artists and creative entrepreneurs. His podcast, How I Broke Into, explores how successful artists and businesspeople got their big breaks. Guests have included The Miracle Morning author Hal Elrod and Emmy-winner Reed Morano, among many others. Michael teaches Intellectual Property and Cutting the Deal to MFA candidates at Long Island University, and he is the bestselling author of The Gasp: How to Seize That ‘A-Ha!’ Moment and Turn It into a Winning Business. Michael joins Emerald to explain how he got clear on his purpose to serve artists and entrepreneurs. He shares his take on courage as a muscle, walking us through the TEAM Matrix process he developed to decide which opportunities to pursue. Michael offers insight around the creation process, discussing what called him to write a book for creative entrepreneurs and how he ignites his own creativity. Listen in to understand how Michael serves as a mentor and resource to his clients and learn how to approach each day as an opportunity to do great things! What You Will Learn How Michael became an ‘accidental attorney’ How Michael was inspired to serve artists and entrepreneurs Michael’s take on courage as a muscle that needs exercise Michael’s TEAM Matrix for making important decisions How music and rituals ignite Michael’s process of creation The relationship between creativity and rigorous exercise What called Michael to write a book for creative entrepreneurs How The Gasp guides creatives in the business of entrepreneurship How Michael serves as a mentor and resource to his clients Michael’s mission to help other lawyers find a sense of purpose Michael’s challenge in integrating his work and family life Michael’s insight around the potential for each day to be miraculous Connect with Michael Prywes Michael’s Website Michael’s Free Audiobook Michael on Facebook Michael on Twitter Resources The Gasp: How to Seize That ‘A-Ha!’ Moment and Turn It into a Winning Business by Michael Prywes The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi How I Broke Into Podcast Charlie McWade on How I Broke Into Gordon Firemark The Complete Counselor Connect with Emerald GreenForest Creative Age Consulting Group Emerald’s Website Emerald on LinkedIn Emerald on Twitter Email: listeners@menonpurposepodcast.com This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Welcome to Conscious Millionaire, The High Performance Podcast with your Host, JV Crum III... Michael Prywes is an attorney whose practice is devoted to artists and creative entrepreneurs. He has written a step-by- step practical business guide called "The Gasp: How to Seize That A-Ha! Moment and Turn It Into a Winning Business". Are you a coach, consultant, business owner or leader who is tired of feeling stuck or you just don't know which step to take next? Get in the High Performer Lane by downloading JV's new High Performer Formula with the exact steps for your to play at the top of your game. Download it by clicking here now. Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other coaches, consultants, or business owners find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 1,000 episodes and 12 Million Listeners in 190 countries, this is the podcast for coaches, consultants and service-providers who want to get more clients, make more money, and create a bigger difference and impact. Named by Inc Magazine as one of the Top 13 Business Podcasts for 2017!

Welcome to Conscious Millionaire, The High Performance Podcast with your Host, JV Crum III... Michael Prywes is an attorney whose practice is devoted to artists and creative entrepreneurs. He has written a step-by- step practical business guide called "The Gasp: How to Seize That A-Ha! Moment and Turn It Into a Winning Business". Are you a coach, consultant, business owner or leader who is tired of feeling stuck or you just don't know which step to take next? Get in the High Performer Lane by downloading JV's new High Performer Formula with the exact steps for your to play at the top of your game. Download it by clicking here now. Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other coaches, consultants, or business owners find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 1,000 episodes and 12 Million Listeners in 190 countries, this is the podcast for coaches, consultants and service-providers who want to get more clients, make more money, and create a bigger difference and impact. Named by Inc Magazine as one of the Top 13 Business Podcasts for 2017!

Our podcast guest today, Michael Prywes, is an artist, an attorney, a creative author of a book called The Gasp, which you’re gonna hear more about, host of the How I Broke Into podcast where he takes a deep dive into big breaks of successful people, and he’s had some pretty freaking cool guests on […] The post Episode 101: How to Protect Your Intellectual Property as a Creative Entrepreneur with Michael Prywes appeared first on Path to Profit Academy.

This student-produced piece highlights a guest lecture Michael Prywes gave to our Podcasting class this past November.

Business owners and entrepreneurs are natural DIYers. As we get a new venture going or try to continue growth of a venture that is beginning to gain traction, we search for ways to save money and turn to the internet for advice in lieu of spending money hiring a professional for expert advice. This holds true for legal advice too. In this episode of the Neon Noise podcast we host Michael Prywes, a former film and internet producer who became an attorney, for a conversation about the various legal pitfalls a business owner/entrepreneur can face. Michael is the author of The Gasp: How to Seize That "A-Ha!" Moment and Turn It Into a Winning Business (A Proud Lawyer Guide) which is a guide for creative entrepreneurs starting a business. During our conversation, we discuss: Common mistakes made by start ups and growing businesses Questions to ask when hiring an attorney for legal advice How to approach attracting investors Pitfalls of hiring and firing employees How you should use sub-contractors Proper use of other's create work Things to be mindful of when marketing and advertising products and services and much more... We hope our conversation with Michael provides some helpful nuggets you can apply in your own business. Enjoy!

Michael Prywes is not your ordinary New York attorney. Having successfully produced movies himself, Michael understands the artist and entrepreneur very differently to most attorneys. In this interview with Michael Prywes, he reveals the common legal pitfalls many entrepreneurs fall into, including copyright issues. Topics discussed during this podcast include; Why most attorneys DON'T understand creative people and entrepreneurs How far-reaching can copyright infringements be enforced? What are the most common copyright infringements business owners make? And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: Michael Prywes - New York Startup Attorneys Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:45 - Influences in your life growing up 6:15 - Michael's advice to online entrepreneurs 9:30 - What is the impact of not starting your business correctly? 12:30 - What type of attorney should you hire? 15:55 - Michael's advice on copyrights and trademarks 21:10 - Real life copyright infringement examples 23:10 - Are most copyright infringements image, audio, video or something else? 25:30 - Is there a time limit where copyright infringements can be made? 27:45 - Michael's final thoughts 29:45 - How to get in contact with Michael Prywes What I got out of this Interview with Michael Prywes: 1. Copyright Infringements Copyright infringements have no real time limitations. You can be smacked with a copyright infringement at any time for any violations of copyright you have ever made! 2. Using Other People's Media If you are going to use other people's images, music, video, etc, make sure you understand any limitations on how you are allowed to use that media. For example, some stock photo licenses only allow you to use the images a specific amount of times. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

January 6, 2017 The Gasp w Michael Prywes, from CES Todd Townsend & Ford Futurist Sheryl Connelly

Michael is an attorney whose practice is devoted to artists and creative entrepreneurs. He has written a step-by- step practical business guide called "The Gasp: How to Seize That A-Ha! Moment and Turn It Into a Winning Business". Get the 5 proven steps to rapidly grow your business, make a bigger impact, and achieve your First Million. Attend the next LIVE First Million Webinar  with international business coach JV Crum III.  Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 500 episodes and 10 Million Listeners in 176 countries, this is the podcast for business owners and coaches who want to grow their businesses, make a bigger impact, and ultimately achieve their First Million! JV interviews the top entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and coaches on how to get the right mindset, develop your business systems, and execute to achieve bigger results, faster!

Michael is an attorney whose practice is devoted to artists and creative entrepreneurs. He has written a step-by- step practical business guide called "The Gasp: How to Seize That A-Ha! Moment and Turn It Into a Winning Business". Get the 5 proven steps to rapidly grow your business, make a bigger impact, and achieve your First Million. Attend the next LIVE First Million Webinar  with international business coach JV Crum III.  Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 500 episodes and 10 Million Listeners in 176 countries, this is the podcast for business owners and coaches who want to grow their businesses, make a bigger impact, and ultimately achieve their First Million! JV interviews the top entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and coaches on how to get the right mindset, develop your business systems, and execute to achieve bigger results, faster!

Michael Prywes is managing attorney of Prywes, PC, a law firm in New York. He is also the author behind "The Gasp," a step-by-step practical business guide for creative entrepreneurs, as well as host of "How I Broke Into," a show that takes deep dives into big breaks of highly successful artists and entrepreneurs. Michael also founded The Jewish Theatre Ensemble in Illinois, produced the theatrically-released U.S. comedy movie "Returning Mickey Stern," and launched the world's first crowdsourced movie web site, CastOurMovie.comLearn more: www.MichaelPrywes.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

Michael Prywes is managing attorney of Prywes, PC, a law firm in New York. He is also the author behind "The Gasp," a step-by-step practical business guide for creative entrepreneurs, as well as host of "How I Broke Into," a show that takes deep dives into big breaks of highly successful artists and entrepreneurs. Michael also founded The Jewish Theatre Ensemble in Illinois, produced the theatrically-released U.S. comedy movie "Returning Mickey Stern," and launched the world's first crowdsourced movie web site, CastOurMovie.comLearn more: www.MichaelPrywes.comInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

My guest today, on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots free podcast interview is a lawyer and the host of the podcast How I Broke Into, a show all about the big breaks of successful entrepreneurs and artists. His creative career began before attending Northwestern University, when he attended the Long Island High School for the Arts (then known as The Cultural Arts Center of Long Island) as a visual artist. His 4x5 acrylic on canvas “20th Century Icon” was featured in the Sabbeth Art Gallery and a juried competition before he graduated high school. So I guess it was little surprise that he took his passion for visual creativity and founded 2 Life! Films and Media, an award-winning independent film and internet production company which produced his comedy feature “Returning Mickey Stern.” that won numerous awards in the US and Abroad But what is a suprise is why he then transitioned from being the content creator into the law industry, by working for an entertainment law firm, the performing rights society ASCAP, and the distribution company New Video Group This stage of his life appears on the outside to go totally against type, but we may find out on the show that actually it is one of the main dots on the Join Up Dots timeline. He just released the book, The Gasp: How to Seize that A-Ha! Moment and Turn It Into a Winning Business, and what with his business, podcast and Im sure a brain that runs wild with ideas he is a man spinnning many different plates at once. So why did he go into Law instead of continuing in the film production arena which played to so many of his early passions? And where does he see his life going in the future? Into a world of books or a life on the silver screen? Well let's find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots, with the one and only Michael Prywes

Adam Moskowitz is the wunderkind President of Larkin Cold Storage and Columbia Cheese, and he founded the Cheesemonger Invitational, an in-demand twice-a-year event that is considered the Olympics of cheese skills, an celebrates what are to cheese what sommeliers are to wine. The profits from the CMI, which Adam hosts as his alter-ego, "Mr. Moo," go towards The Barnyard Collective, an organization devoted to food education. Adam was responsible for the introduction of Challerhocker cheese to the U.S., just as his father was responsible for the introduction of cave-aged Gruyere to the U.S. But Adam bought out his own father's business long after Adam had pursued other entrepreneurial and artistic endeavors, and, in a decade Adam has grown various multi-million dollar revenue streams by focusing on "small ponds," "big trees," and "not chasing butterflies." He has been featured in the cover story of Cheese Connoisseur Magazine and has appeared as a judge and expert on the Food Network. Notes from the show: "New York's Prince of Cheese" - Politico His grandfather was one of the first importers of cheese in New York. His father started up Larkin Cold Storage. Adam took over 10 years ago. Adam considers himself a cheerleader. Adam has always been entrepreneurial; in college, he launched a valet company, and sold pot. In his early 20s, Adam worked for Yahoo, and earned a lot of money. Adam used his earnings from Yahoo to launch his rap career as The Beat Poet. His father saw an entrepreneur, even more than an artist, when he saw Adam at CBGB. Adam worked at Essex Food Market to develop skills. "Cheese is the perfect food." He loves connecting to the land, to the animals, to families. "I made a conscious decision early on to make choices that would lead me not to have regret." He has 5x earnings in 10 years. He loves helping people: artisans, cheesemongers, connect supply chain, employees. "All life experiences are cumulative." "I'm not going to regret that decision. I am simply going to make another decision." Still uses pen and paper for inventory. Jiro Dreams of Sushi The conundrum of the perfectionist. Adam fires toxic customers. The Importance of Being Dirty: Lessons from Mike Rowe The Complete Counselor webinar on work-life balance: uncrossable lines. "Food is the great equalizer. Food has no social class. A great piece of meat tastes the same--amazing--whether you're rich or poor." Life's Too Short for Miller Lite "I'm a mission-driven entrepreneur." Flavor: taste, aroma, trigeminal stimulation. He owns Larkin Cold Storage, Columbia Cheese, and the Cheesemonger Invitational. Becoming a father reset Adam's notions of success. Kids don't follow the entrepreneur's playbook. "The return is giving." On the horizon: curriculum and lexicon, empowering people with words. Adam is interested in content creation. Latest favorite cheese: Wrangeback from Sweden. Favorite bubbly: Cremant du Jura. Beer: Fat Tire Amber Ale Meats: Olympia Provisions, Herb Eckhouse Prosciutto, Smoking Goose Olympia Provisions is an example of an excellent product being more important than its name. "Let go of your food fear." Michael Prywes is Managing Attorney of Prywes, PC. For more information, visit www.NewYorkStartUpAttorneys.com

In this great episode, Michael Prywes talks about his transition from being a movie producer to an attorney for startups, and shares insight on how media startups and artists can protect themselves. 

Anthony Gelo is one of the hardest working DJs in New York. Anthony was born and raised in Queens, New York and has been in the DJ Entertainment business since 1994. He has performed at events ranging from Wedding Receptions, Corporate Events, Private Parties, School & Nightlife Events to working the crowd in Times Square during Fleet Week. He is a graduate of St. John’s University, where he still regularly works the crowds with expert beat matching and a vast collection of music. Anthony’s company is Good Times Productions, LLC. Notes from the show: Anthony got his start working in a video store, and got the opportunity to DJ his boss's teen dance party. It was a disaster. But he was hooked on DJing. He bought entire record collections from garage sales. He doesn't consider himself a specialist. "When I'm playing to a crowd, I'm playing for them, not myself." His Monday routine: download music from DJ services such as Promo Only Track Trends and Prime Cuts, and organize. Anthony doesn't like to emcee a lot; he prefers the music to do the talking. He switched to Serato Scratch Live (Serato DJ) in 2004. Experience trumps a great music collection. He thought he was going to have a career in radio. To this day, Anthony is still very protective of his personal brand; he still considers himself "single op." His advice to young DJs: get an all-in-one controller, learn basic beat matching, learn different types of music, how to deal with clients, how NOT to make the work about you. Most of Anthony's clients come from referrals and online reviews. A Yankee fan from Queens. The difference between Brooklyn/Manhattan weddings and Long Island weddings. What it felt like to work Times Square during Fleet Week. How he stays healthy and builds routines. Recommended books: Book Yourself Solid - Michael Port Guerrilla Marketing - Jay Conrad Levinson The Best Wedding Reception... Ever! - Peter Merry Last Night a DJ Saved My Life - Bill Brewster Recommended conference: DJ Times Expo Recommended social media: Facebook This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes, PC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.  

Rhoda Sherbell is an American sculptor whose work has been compared to Rodin's. She has been commissioned by the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY as well as private commissions from Yogi Berra, Casey Stengel, Aaron Copland, among a host of other celebrities. Her sculptures are in the permanent collections of twenty-five museums throughout the country, including the the Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, the Jewish Museum, the State Museum of Connecticut, William Benton Museum of Art, and the Brooklyn Museum. She is a member of the National Academy Museum, and is on the board of the Portrait Society of America. In 1960, Rhoda was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters alongside Philip Roth and Norman Mailer. In 2013, the National Association of Women Artists awarded Ms. Sherbell as Artist of the Year, an award previously bestowed upon such luminaries of the art world as Mary Cassatt and Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. Notes from the show:   She grew up going to Brooklyn Museum of Art; she didn't love Rembrandt's as her father had. She loved the Egyptian rooms; she would hug the giant cat sculptures. Her father believed you weren't a complete person if you didn't have a fill exposure to the arts and literature. Her parents wanted her to go to Cooper Union, but the artists she admired were all at the Arts Students League. She asked for, and received, a scholarship, and asked to study with Reginald Marsh and William Zorach. She was by far the youngest student there in the 1950s, and Zorach took her under his wing and called her "Baby." He quickly asked MOMA to have her teach sculpting during Christmas break. Rhoda works on a half-dozen to a dozen pieces at a time. Her focus now is a series called "The Woman's Question." She was not interested in portraiture until Zorach asked her to do a portrait of him and his wife Marguerite. She was not and is not interested in commercialism and wonders if it is a fault. She is interested in exploring "truth." It was tough to be a woman in sculpture in the 50s and 60s. But she became an academician very early. "You never feel like you arrived. There's always another hill to climb." Oronzio Maldarelli didn't want her to be in the American Academy of Arts and Letters because she was a woman, and it would be "a wasted vote." The foundry with which she initially worked would ignore her and only take care of men. She eventually switched to "Roman Bronze." The owner of the Portland Sea Dogs Boston Red Sox affiliate commissioned her to sculpt "American Baseball Family." Zorach didn't use tools, but Rhoda likes tools--she will use anything that works. Rhoda doesn't sketch, because then the sketch becomes the work of art, and she doesn't want to do a second version. Rhoda would not take photographs of her subjects. She recommends going to Shu Swamp Nature Preserve in Mill Neck, NY. She sculpts from memory, sometimes in the near dark. You should always strive for a "unity of opposites" in line and volume. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is her favorite museum. Artists must acknowledge and try to connect with an audience. She loves Pierre Puvis de Chavannes' paintings. Her discovery that "Las Meninas" by Velasquez was painted impasto. "Spirit of the Dance" killed William Zorach. "Artists need a William Zorach in their life." Rhoda always knows when to stop sculpting a certain piece. Yogi Berra was lots of fun. His wife was fiercely protective of him. He wanted "Sherbell portrait" like Casey Stengel had. Percy and Joanne Uris were Rhoda's Medici-like patrons. The story of Aaron Copland's confused Great Dane. The camaraderie of MacDowell's Artists Colony and Rhoda's decision to leave. "To be an artist, you need to know who you are."" "If you're a person of purpose, you have to say 'My time is valuable, I'm not going to live forever. Protect the time..." This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes Schwartz, PLLC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Cinematographer Reed Morano is the Director of Photography for HBO’s hit new show Vinyl, executive produced by Martin Scorcese and Mick Jagger. In early 2013, Reed was invited to become the youngest member of the American Society of Cinematographers; she is one of very few women out of approximately 340 active members in the organization. She has been named one of variety's"10 Cinematographers to Watch", one of ioncinema.com's "American New Wave 25", and one of five innovative cinematographers in icg magazine's "generation next" spotlight. In 2012, reed's work was featured in Indiewire's "On the Rise '12: 5 Cinematographers Lighting Up Screens in Recent Years" and "Heroines of Cinema: An A-Z of Women in Film in 2012." Some of Reed's thoughts on the digital revolution and how it has affected filmmaking are featured in Keanu Reeves' acclaimed documentary Side by Side. She was honored to be featured in Kodak's long-running OnFilm series. Reed's work appears regularly at the Sundance Film Festival including the premieres of Little Birds, Shut Up and Play the Hits, and For Ellen. Frozen River won the Grand Jury prize at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and went on to be nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Actress for Melissa Leo and Best Screenplay) and seven Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Picture; Reed's work on the film was the subject of an article in American Cinematographer. In 2013, Kill Your Darlings, a 35mm period piece about the beat poets set in 1943, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Jason Leigh was released theatrically and premiered at Sundance, as well as the Toronto and Venice film festivals. Also in 2013, The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete, premiered at Sundance and was released theatrically that fall; the drama was directed by George Tillman Jr. and stars Jennifer Hudson, Anthony Mackie, and Jeffrey Wright. In January of 2014, HBO premiered the first season of its new original series, Looking, shot by Reed. Reed's other theatrical premieres of 2014 include The Skeleton Twins, War Story, Autumn Blood, and Rob Reiner's latest feature, And So It Goes, starring Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton, written by Mark Andrus of As Good As It Gets. In the summer of 2014, Reed began production on her first feature as both the director and DP; Cinedigm's dark drama "Meadowland" stars Olivia Wilde, Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi, Elisabeth Moss, Juno Temple and John Leguizamo. Reed is currently leading the charge on a movement to control motion interpolation a.k.a. "the soap opera effect" on our HDTVs; Reed's change.org petition is supported by nearly 10,000 signatures and has gained momentum, attracting the attention of both the film and technology communities. Reed currently lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and two children. Notes from the show: Her dad suggested NYU film school to her because of her love of photography. All DPs develop an intuition so they can tell from a script how it wants to be shot. No one teaches you in film school what the etiquette is for a cinematographer. It takes years and years to find the right combination of your style, the director's ideas, and what's right for the story. Vinyl's pilot had already been shot before Reed's interview for the HBO series. Reed likes to light a whole space and yield to amazing spontaneous moments more than planning every shot. There's a fear of not having enough light. Reed left film school in no rush to direct. Reed started working in the grip and electric departments on local shoots. Her first "big" film was Returning Mickey Stern, shot on Fire Island, NY. Fellow filmmaker and college buddy Toshiro Yamaguchi invited Reed to join the crew of Mickey Stern. Gripping gave Reed a real understanding of the set. It also provided a paycheck while she shot films on the side. You build up stamina and muscle memory over time. She feels like "just one of the guys"- you have to "have a trucker's mentality... you have to be chill." That time she saw Conrad Hall, ASC speak. The moment she found out she had been invited into the ASC. How she got into the ASC. Her partnership with Olivia Wilde. The American Cinematographer Manual The photography of Philip-Lorca diCorcia Find Reed on Instagram at ReedMorano This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes Schwartz, PLLC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Gene Seymour is an arts critic and culture reporter who writes frequently for CNN and USA Today. In New York, he was a longtime film and jazz critic at Newsday. His writings have appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Nation, Entertainment Weekly, the Washington Post, and many other publications. Gene is a contributor to The Oxford Companion to Jazz and is the author of Jazz: The Great American Art, a history for young adults. Gene is a two-time winner of the New York Association of Black Journalists Award for distinguished criticism. Notes from the show: Gene started out as a reporter, and approaches criticism from a reporter's perspective. Got his big break when Nels Elson passed along opportunity to cover the Philadelphia Jazz Festival. Gene's years as a television critic were among his happiest as a journalist because he got to cover tv, politics, and culture. Gene's came to Newsday as a New York City jazz critic, but later provided movie criticism. Gene was raised in a Hartford CT household which always had jazz records playing: Miles Davis, Ahmed Jamal, Dave Brubek, Chet Baker, Charlie Parker. His Dad's motto: "If it doesn't have soul, it isn't worth it." His Dad loved Paul Desmond's "Time After Time" and Sonny Stitts's "Who Can I Turn To?"- these songs became emotional touchstones. Music critics range from composer Virgil Thompson to George Bernard Shaw. It is not Gene's role to explain on behalf of a musician, but to write on behalf of the spectator. The art of note-taking during a live performance vs. a movie. Lena Horne vs. the cell phone. Jazz: The Great American Art First Book of Jazz - Langston Hughes "Jazz is the 20th century." "Have We Reached the End of Jazz Itself?" - The Nation Flying Lotus, Kendrick LaMarr, and the future of jazz. Groundhog Day, The Big Lebowski, and giving movies a second look. Critics' controversy over Wes Anderson. John Leonard's disdain for All in the Family. The passing of Harper Lee. Better Living Through Criticism - A.O. Scott Recommended Blogs: James Wolcott - Vanity Fair Christgau's Consumer Guide to Rock Music Sergio Leone and the Infield Fly Rule Self-Styled Siren Sunset Gun RogerEbert.com The Psychology of What Makes a Great Story - Brain Pickings This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes Schwartz, PLLC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Nick Pelis has worked for some of the most recognizable distilled spirits industry brands and distributors in the U.S., including Diageo, Moët Hennessy, William Grant & Sons and SKYY Spirits. He founded Citizen Spirits with its flagship artisan rum, Denizen. Denizen's first product was a white rum that blended flavors from Trinidad and Jamaica, and it hit the ground running, earning praise from Forbes, iVillage, and the Beverage Testing Institute. Rum is the second-largest spirits category in the U.S., but Denizen got noticed in a hurry, with 90+ ratings and a number of awards. The Cocktail Enthusiast raved that "Denizen is a game changer for white rums." Denizen introduced its amber 8 Year Aged Merchant's Reserve in 2014, a blend of flavors from Jamaica and Martinique. Denizen's Merchant's Reserve has been praised for capturing the essence of Trader Vic Bergeron's legendary Mai Tai rum. Nick lives in New York, but has seen distribution for Denizen explode beyond New York all over the US. Recently, Time Out Seattle and the Rum Collective celebrated the arrival of Denizen rum in Washington State. Notes from the show: Nick's father, as a sales manager for a high-end Greek food importing company, gave him the opportunity to see how things operate in a business, and Nick saw firsthand how people got excited to receive products. "If you're going to be successful, you have to deliver something different." "You need to value other people's feedback." Nick noticed early on that there was a void in distilled spirits products connecting emotionally with consumer. Rum was a category that was "a mess." Nick saw a big opportunity in the "tweener" market - post-college graduates still trying to find themselves. The concept of a denizen matched Nick's goal of creating a brand around the "liberated spirit." Nick's first goal was to create a brand that transcends the category. Nick spent a considerable amount of money developing the brand before developing the product. Pricing was a barrier to entry; white rums over $20 don't sell. Offering in-store tasting mitigated risk to retailers. "On premise"--in bars, restaurants, etc.--cost per ounce matters more. Nick ended up at Diageo after his boss at DC Comics moved to Diageo. Nick got an MBA in marketing, because he already had a background in finance, strategy, and operations. "Very few big companies give people the opportunity to get outside of their comfort zone." Very few people deliver on promises, especially if you can't offer something of value immediately. Denizen was not Nick's first entrepreneurial endeavor: he decide to pivot from an online liquor delivery service after 6 months. Owning a house and renting it out provided greater financial flexibility. "You can't have your cake and eat it, too. Put your own money in." A SWOT analysis is everything. A marketing plan is not just based on messaging. It was a mistake to hire a PR firm. Email info[at]citizenspirits.com - Nick takes the time to get back in touch with you. This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes Schwartz, PLLC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

John Temple teaches reporting and writing courses at West Virginia University. His specialty area is narrative nonfiction writing. His new book 2016 Edgar Award nominee “American Pain” chronicles how two young felons built the largest painkiller distribution ring in the United States. The book, published by Rowman & Littlefield, also explores the massive rise in the use and abuse of narcotic painkillers over the past two decades. Temple is the author of two previous nonfiction books: “The Last Lawyer: The Fight to Save Death Row Inmates” (2009) and “Deadhouse: Life in a Coroner’s Office” (2005). In 2010, “The Last Lawyer” won the Scribes Book Award from the American Society of Legal Writers. More information about Temple’s books can be found at www.johntemplebooks.com. Prior to teaching at WVU, Temple taught and studied creative nonfiction writing at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned an M.F.A. Temple worked in the newspaper business for six years. He was the health/education reporter for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, a general assignment reporter for the News & Record in Greensboro, N.C., and a government and politics reporter for the Tampa Tribune in Tampa, Fla. Hollee Schwartz Temple is a journalist-turned-lawyer-turned-professor at West Virginia University College of Law. She is the co-author of Harlequin's "Good Enough is the New Perfect" and the textbook "West Virginia Legal Research." After graduating at the top of her class with a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree from Northwestern, Hollee headed to Duke University School of Law. She graduated in 1999 and began a four-year stint as a litigation associate at a large Pittsburgh law firm. After her first son was born in 2002, Hollee returned to her firm part-time before joining the WVU faculty the next year. An active scholar and speaker, Hollee has been published in newspapers (including the Miami Herald, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and Michigan City News-Dispatch), national law reviews and legal writing publications. She has conducted seminars on generational issues and projecting professionalism in writing for large law firms. John and Hollee have also been small business owners since 2013, when they opened the Morgantown, West Virginia's party destination beauty salon known as "The Beauty Bar." Notes from the show: John takes 6 months to a year to put together a book proposal. Hollee's proposal on her first book took 3-4 months. A book proposal contains sample chapters, outline, and Hollee's included a national survey she and her co-author Beck conducted. Mentioned: The New Times article "Pain and Gain", David Simon's book Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets and the eponymous television show. Warner Brothers bought the rights to "American Pain," to be adapted for the screen by Melisa Wallack. "Figuring out who you want to talk to and who is at the center of your story and how to find them is a large portion of the process."  "There's a human compulsion to tell your story." "You can ask anybody almost anything as long as the think you really want to know [the answer]." Mentioned: "Dreamland" - Sam Quinones "It's a daily struggle [to balance work and home life]. And only one of us could be working on a book at one time." The Beauty Bar draws on a theme from Hollee's book that women deserve to feel beautiful. The California model of a "blowout bar" didn't translate to Morgantown, WV, so they pivoted the Beauty Bar to providing many more salon services. Managing staff and personalities is the toughest part of being a small business owner. Hollee is a big fan of BNI. Mentioned: "The Price of Nice Nails" Hollee gained a competitive advantage through social media and working with Mom blogs. They are able to juggle home life and work a little more now that their kids are older. Priorities change as children grow. The kids are integrated into their work life.  Academic jobs allow for their lifestyle. Hollee can oversee a large staff by living close and having 10 security cameras connected to her cell phone. Best business advice: Hollee's: "I'm the heart of the business. I can't just give that away." John's: "Stick with it until the 18 month point." Best book writing advice: John's: "You have to schedule your writing into your day and give it a prime spot in your day." Hollee's: "I got up at 5 to write for a couple of hours before everyone else got up." Recommended book: "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes Schwartz, PLLC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Kimra Luna is a personal branding and online business strategist.  She helps freedom-seeking entrepreneurs to stand out, captivate their audiences’ attention and monetize their authentic brands online. As a leading authority on the use of Facebook ads and webinar-based training as both list and brand building tools, she took her business from zero to over $880k in sales and cultivated an email list of over 14,000 subscribers from 50 countries around the world during her first year in business. Kimra is the creator of Be True, Brand You, her signature online program which has hundreds of students enrolled.  Her Facebook group, The Freedom Hacker’s Mastermind has over 20,000 members and is widely regarded as one of the most interactive, generous and supportive groups for entrepreneurs online. Kimra has been featured on websites including Forbes, BusinessInsider, Farnoosh.TV, Chris Ducker.com, Female Entrepreneur Association.com and has been a speaker at Nathalie Lussier’s Off The Charts Live. You can find Kimra on YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest and of course Facebook where she consistently provides advice and guidance to her group The Freedom Hacker’s Mastermind. Notes from the show: Freedom hacking is seeking a freedom-based lifestyle through technological advances; freedom is the ability to make your own hours, choose your own clients, etc. Even though Kimra seems to be an overnight success, she spent 8 years growing online mom's groups and health and wellness groups before exploding with Freedom Hacker's Mastermind. Facebook is not like email or other social media--no need for email blasts. Instead, people appreciate that you spend time and give value without feeling overwhelmed by information. "In Defense of Facebook" and "The Gift of Gratitude" She got her start in concert booking and led a music industry life until the economy collapse in 2008. She spent the four years prior to her "million dollar year" on welfare. Social media, especially Facebook, saved her life. "People want to buy from people, not a logo." She started her business by messaging potential clients how they would prefer to learn. Their answer? Webinars. Be True, Brand You is a comprehensive program; it is not "niched down."  In the age of trolling and mommy/daddy wars, entrepreneurship allows for unconventional parenting. "Dumb-Ass Stuff We Need to Stop Saying to Dads" Her superpowers include teaching and being intuitive about people who are givers and people who are takers. Pat Flynn's Smart Passive Income and Ask Pat podcasts This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes Schwartz, PLLC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Charlie McWade is a voice over artist who graduated NYU in 1996 with a BFA in drama from Tisch School of the Arts. Since then, he has worked in television, film and theater. I can tell you that all these years later, when we have gone out for a drink or a slice of pizza, he still has been recognized for his memorable role in the cinematic cult hit ‘Road Trip’ produced by Dreamworks and directed by Todd Phillips. But for the last 15 years, Charlie’s focus has been on voice over work. He has recorded over a thousand TV and Radio spots, lent his voice to several animated series and videogames including the Grand Theft Auto franchise, and has narrated seven full length audiobooks. You can also often hear Charlie’s voice on Nickelodeon. Notes from the show: Charlie first discovered acting at Buck's Rock Camp in New Milford, CT. He breaks down the different departments of an agency and the subdivisions of types of voice overs themselves. College provided excellent education but did not prepare him for the professional world. He fell into voice overs by accident. He recommends taking classes with casting directors. Two of the top casting directors he mentions are Stacey Seidel and Lisa Fischoff at Broadcasters. We discussed Stephen Colbert's performance of "What a to do to die today" during a  commencement speech. He recommends Steve Martin's "Born Standing Up" for creative inspiration. His mentor in the Sanford Meisner technique is Terry Knickerbocker. He advises diversifying value, creating multiple streams of revenue to deal with the instability of the industry. To succeed in voice over work, you need to maintain "The Ease." No performer should be content with his/her technique. Reinvention comes from getting pushed out of your comfort zone. Voice over work doesn't lend itself to having a daily routine. We discussed his FOMO (fear of missing out), and how a voice over artist needs to have a willingness to have a wrench thrown into the gears. This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes Schwartz, PLLC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Eva Shure grew up between Manhattan and South Florida. She was a Theater Major at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. While in college, she completed her training at the Second City Improvisation Training Center right outside of Chicago. After finishing at Northwestern, she went on to complete a three-year Masters degree from The Actors Studio. After graduating from school, she starred in the national tour of the Broadway Biopic ”Love, Janis”, portraying the life and career of the singer/icon, Janis Joplin. Eva has also starred on several TV Shows and off-Broadway Productions in New York City. Eva is the Co-Founder of Red Carpet Kids and Red Carpet Improv, an experiential event and interactive education company with its flagship in New York and opening Miami and Beverly Hills this year. Craig Saslow is originally from Long Island, NY and attended the Cornell Hotel School. After graduating from school, Craig started working in the Hospitality Industry in Los Angeles - learning every facet of operations and service. After moving back to NY to work with Todd English and several prestigious restaurant groups, Craig leveraged his acumen and knowledge to co-found Red Carpet Kids. He brings his 15+ years of experience in the Hospitality world into the realm of experiential entertainment. Notes from the show: After being rejected by banks, they found help through the Small Business Development Center at CUNY Baruch College. They received a loan from Renaissance Economic Development Corporation. "It's a blessing in disguise not to know everything that will go wrong. Sometimes it's better to jump in and learn on the fly." Vetting vendors, such as publicists and general contractors, by calling references is not necessarily enough. "Improvisation is a life skill." "Don't cheap out on hiring." "CraigsList is a lot like Loehmann's: you really have to look, but at the end of the day, you find something spectacular." The press always needs stories; use "Help a Reporter Out (HARO)." The low-tech secret to partnering with luxury brands such as the Four Seasons, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Lincoln Center. Hint: anyone can do this. Book Recommendation from Michael Prywes: Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes Schwartz, PLLC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Naomi Grossman is best known for her portrayal of the fan-favorite, “Pepper” on FX’s American Horror Story: Asylum. Previously, Naomi wrote, produced, and starred in her second hit solo show, Carnival Knowledge:  Love, Lust, and other Human Oddities, which enjoyed a twice-extended, sold-out run and rave reviews (“Recommended” by LA Weekly).  It was then reprised at the world-famous fringe theatre festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, where it received more critical praise (4 stars: The Scotsman, Broadway Baby, Fringe Review) and a transfer to London’s West End (Leicester Square Theatre).  It later went on to have a successful run Off-Off Broadway. Naomi’s first solo show, Girl in Argentine Landscape, also received critical acclaim (LA Weekly, “Pick of the Week”) and earned her an LA Weekly Theatre Award nomination for best solo performance.  Naomi toured with Girl to Chicago's Single File Festival, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, the New York International Fringe Festival, and screened a subtitled video-version on the big screen in Argentina. A former member of the esteemed Groundlings Sunday Company, as well as alumna of Improv Olympic, Naomi has written, produced, and starred in numerous comedic shorts under her “Red Meat Entertainment” banner, which have screened at the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival, the TriMedia Film Festival, the Connecticut Film Festival, the Dam Short Film Festival, the Faux Film Festival, the Los Angeles Comedy Festival, the Wet Your Pants Comedy Film Festival, the Action On Film International Festival, and the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival.  Naomi also made a cameo in the feature film,Table for Three. A graduate of theatre from Northwestern University, Naomi has acted in several of Chicago’s illustrious, long-running, cult comedies:Cannibal Cheerleaders on Crack and Shannen Doherty Shoots a Porno at the Torso Theatre, as well as Attack of the Killer B’s and White Trash Wedding and a Funeral at the Factory Theatre. Notes from the show: Naomi started acting and comedy with KidSkits in Denver Started LA quest for acting success by reading Backstage West. Los Angeles is not a theatre town. She recommends going to Paley Center for Media, watch solo shows by John Leguizamo, Eric Bogosian, Lily Tomlin, Spalding Gray. Here are Naomi's book recommendations: The Luck Factor - Dr. Richard Wiseman The Secret - Rhonda Byrne Ask and It Is Given  - Esther and Jerry Hicks You Are a Badass - Jen Sincero There's No Business Like Soul Business - Derek Rydall Failing Forward - John C. Maxwell A Year in Van Nuys - Sandra Tsing LohRecommendation from Michael Prywes:Essentialism - Greg McKeown A-ha moment: "I'm not acting. I'm a professional mailer. If these people won't cast me, I'll cast myself." Naomi's biggest mistakes: "Waiting for success to come to me. And not getting jobs that used my brain." How Naomi plans her day: "LISTS!" Naomi shares a treasure trove of information, advice, and emotional experiences. She talks about her darkest days, and the time she realized she "arrived." She also gives a comprehensive rundown of her special visiting artist lecture at Northwestern University, twenty years after Ethan Hawke's memorable lecture. This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes Schwartz, PLLC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Jim Dooley is an Emmy Award-winning composer/songwriter with a diverse repertoire spanning the film, television, video gaming and live theatrical industries. He has earned accolades for his solo work as well as proud collaborations with many of the top names in music. Jim is a graduate of New York University, and upon completion of his degree, moved to Los Angeles to study the art of film composing at USC with prolific scoring legends Christopher Young, Elmer Bernstein and Leonard Rosenman. He joined Media Ventures (now Remote Control Productions) in 1999 and collaborated with Hans Zimmer on DreamWorks’ “Gladiator” and as an additional composer, arranger and orchestrator on Columbia Pictures’ “The Da Vinci Code,” Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,” DreamWorks’ “The Ring,” and many others. Two projects featuring Jim’s music were also honored with Oscar nominations. In Television, Jim has written original music for shows on NBC, ABC, FX, CW, and Lifetime and his music on the critically acclaimed series, “Pushing Daisies,” won him the Primetime Emmy Award for “Best Original Music Composition for a Series.” In film, Jim composed has composed for many live action films, and animated films such as “Madagascar,” “Madagascar 2,” and the Penguins of “Madagascar.” the Oscar-winning “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit,” and “Operation Got Your 6” featuring First Lady Michelle Obama. Jim’s expertise in other mediums can be found in the complex, interactive scores for best-selling videogame titles such as “Epic Mickey,” “Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes,” “Infamous” and “SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy Seals,” “U.S. Navy Seals: Combined Assault.” Jim is currently scoring TNT’s hit drama “The Last Ship” with collaborator James Levine. He recently emerged into the Sports industry with his theme for the 2015 Senior PGA Championship, heard on both NBC and the Golf Channel. Some topics we discussed: Jim's introduction to "Stairway to Heaven" and "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" The percussion of Danny Elfman's "Nasty Habits" Patelson's Music Store in Manhattan The New York Times article "Cultivating the Art of Serendipity" Ordering music from (and finally releasing through) Varese Sarabande Records The joy of handwritten takedowns "You don't take as much ownership if you don't figure it out yourself." Playing a tragic Gladiator theme at Hans Zimmer's birthday party How an expert swinging a golf club correctly is more difficult than an expert playing a concerto  Ideas from Oliver Sacks's "Musicophilia" J.K. Rowling's commencement speech at Harvard about the importance of failure This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes Schwartz, PLLC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Pang-Ni (Bonnie) Landrum, a recovering Big 10 mascot and daughter of an Asian tiger mom and a Southern military cop dad, has written on both comedy and drama shows including Malcolm in the Middle and JJ Abrams’ Six Degrees. She has sold pilot scripts to Sony, Touchstone Television and E! A co-founder of SeaGlass Theatre in Los Angeles, she also writes and produces the micro web series, The Aftermooners. Through Words Empower Media, Pang-Ni and co-creator Jennifer Quintenz, publish anthologies of short stories written by fellow television writers to benefit non-profits. In 2014, their inaugural release, EMPOWER: Fight Like A Girl raised funds for the Lupus Foundation of America while the proceeds for the upcoming EMPOWER: Mind Over Matter will go toward brain cancer research. Follow Pang-Ni on twitter and periscope: @pangni. Recommended sites: Deadline.com Variety.com HollywoodReporter.com TVbytheNumbers.Zap2it.com TubeFilter.com Recommended writing books: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott On Writing by Stephen King Save the Cat by Blake Snyder Biggest mistake: "Not keeping in touch." Smartest move: "Learning how to draw from my life."  When she knew she really broke into television writing: "1) When the money I was sending my mom was more than what my dad was sending her for alimony, 2) when my former writing partner and I were on Malcolm in the Middle & we got picked up for a second season Productivity Hack: Using Siri to record thoughts while driving This podcast hosted by New York attorney Michael Prywes was sponsored by Prywes Schwartz, PLLC, a law firm devoted to artists and entrepreneurs. This podcast may contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes.