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An online publisher has become the center of some genuinely alarming stories. Brad and Dave break down five hard lessons comic creators can learn when a publisher shows signs of instability, mismanagement, or collapse.Today's ShowFive Lessons from a Publisher in CrisisSubmitting your work for awardsSummaryCartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett explore the importance of owning and controlling one's career in the comic industry. They discuss the need for business acumen among cartoonists and the risks of signing contracts. The conversation emphasizes the value of learning from mistakes in self-publishing, the power of transparency among creators, and the benefits of submitting work for awards. Ultimately, they stress that the goal is not independence at all costs, but informed consent in business relationships.TakeawaysThere is a percentage of humans who can close their nostrils underwater.Cartoonists must be prepared to be business people.Your best defense is often not signing a contract.Mistakes in self-publishing are manageable and teach valuable lessons.Transparency among creators is crucial for success.Experience changes the power dynamic in negotiations.Submitting for awards can provide valuable insights into your work.Reviewing your work helps improve your editorial and aesthetic eye.Self-publishing allows for greater control over your career.Imposter syndrome should not prevent you from submitting your work.  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.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

Pete Hunt, CEO of Dagster Labs, joins Amir Bormand to break down why modern data teams are moving past task based orchestration, and what it really takes to run reliable pipelines at scale. If you have ever wrestled with Apache Airflow pain, multi team deployments, or unclear data lineage, this conversation will give you a clearer mental model and a practical way to think about the next generation of data infrastructure. Key Takeaways• Data orchestration is not just scheduling, it is the control layer that keeps data assets reliable, observable, and usable• Asset based thinking makes debugging easier because the system maps code directly to the data artifacts your business depends on• Multi team data platforms need isolation by default, without it, shared dependencies and shared failures become a tax on every team• Good software engineering practices reduce data chaos, and the tools can get simpler over time as best practices harden• Open source makes sense for core infrastructure, with commercial layers reserved for features larger teams actually need Timestamped Highlights00:00:50 What Dagster is, and why orchestration matters for every data driven team00:04:18 The origin story, why critical institutions still cannot answer basic questions about their data00:07:02 The architectural shift, moving from task based workflows to asset based pipelines00:08:25 The multi tenancy problem, why shared environments break down across teams, and what to do instead00:11:21 The path out of complexity, why software engineering best practices are the unlock for data teams00:17:53 Open source as a strategy, what belongs in the open core, and what belongs in the paid layer A Line Worth RepeatingData orchestration is infrastructure, and most teams want their core infrastructure to be open source. Pro Tips for Data and Platform Teams• If debugging feels impossible, you may be modeling your system around tasks instead of the data assets the business actually consumes• If multiple teams share one codebase, isolate dependencies and runtime early, shared Python environments become a silent reliability risk• Reduce cognitive load by tightening concepts, fewer new nouns usually means a smoother developer experience Call to ActionIf this episode helped you rethink data orchestration, follow the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and subscribe so you do not miss future conversations on data, AI, and the infrastructure choices that shape real outcomes.

BRX Pro Tip: Fear and Hope Stone Payton : And we’re back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton, Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, I’d like to chat a little bit about the distinction, the balance of fear and hope. Lee Kantor: Yeah, a lot of people struggle with both fear and hope. They’re […]

We've got Gavin Stephens and Kristen Einarson!Gavin Stephens tells Niagara-on-the-Lake that 49 is too late to find out you have ADHD. And from Winnipeg, Kristen Einarson shares that she might have gone too deep into the SIMs world!

BRX Pro Tip: Grow the Pie, Don’t Fight for Slices Stone Payton: And we’re back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, I want to chat a little bit about an idea, a piece of our ethos, a part of our value system that is just so critical […]

In this NoteQueen Podcast, Dawn and Tim talk about selling real estate in today's market. Many people can save tens of thousands selling their homes themselves, but professional guidance and key positioning will greatly determine the net result.Tim's website: https://foolprooffsbo.com/Another method is offering owner financing, whether you intend to carry paper or not. What you want is as many eyeballs on the property as humanly possible. Dramatically expand the pool of potential buyers. Don't miss these strategic tips... they will make or save you thousands.FREE Real Estate and Note Investing Training

Software engineering is changing fast, but not in the way most hot takes claim. Robert Brennan, Co founder and CEO at OpenHands, breaks down what happens when you outsource the typing to the LLM and let software agents handle the repetitive grind, without giving up the judgment that keeps a codebase healthy. This is a practical conversation about agentic development, the real productivity gains teams are seeing, and which skills will matter most as the SDLC keeps evolving. Key TakeawaysAI in the IDE is now table stakes for most engineers, the bigger jump is learning when to delegate work to an agentThe best early wins are the unglamorous tasks, fixing tests, resolving merge conflicts, dependency updates, and other maintenance work that burns time and attentionBigger output creates new bottlenecks, QA and code review can become the limiting factor if your workflow does not adaptSenior engineering judgment becomes more valuable, good architecture and clean abstractions make it easier to delegate safely and avoid turning the codebase into a messThe most durable human edge is empathy, for users, for teammates, and for your future self maintaining the systemTimestamped Highlights00:40 What OpenHands actually is, a development agent that writes code, runs it, debugs, and iterates toward completion02:38 The adoption curve, why most teams start with IDE help, and what “agent engineers” do differently to get outsized gains06:00 If an engineer becomes 10x faster, where does the time go, more creative problem solving, less toil15:01 A real example of the SDLC shifting, a designer shipping working prototypes and even small UI changes directly16:51 The messy middle, why many teams see only moderate gains until they redraw the lines between signal and noise20:42 Skills that last, empathy, critical thinking, and designing systems other people can understand22:35 Why this is still early, even if models stopped improving today, most orgs have not learned how to use them well yetA line worth sharing“The durable competitive advantage that humans have over AI is empathy.”Pro Tips for Tech TeamsStart by delegating low creativity tasks, CI failures, dependency bumps, and coverage improvements are great training wheelsDefine “safe zones” for non engineers contributing, like UI tweaks, while keeping application logic behind clearer guardrailsInvest in abstractions and conventions, you want a codebase an agent can work with, and a human can trustTrack where throughput stalls, if PR review and QA are the bottleneck, productivity gains will not show up where you expectCall to ActionIf you got value from this one, follow the show and share it with an engineer or product leader who is sorting out what “agentic development” actually means in practice.

BRX Pro Tip: Happy Accidents Stone Payton : Welcome back to Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, I feel like this happens to us a lot, but I have to believe part of it is maybe we have our radar up for leveraging the opportunity, but happy accidents. […]

Send us a textWhat if the best way to start your week isn't more motivation—but better regulation?Before the week pulls at your attention, this short conversation offers three simple ways to reduce stress and gain clarity: hydrate before screens, regulate your nervous system with intentional breathing, and choose one non-negotiable to guide your time. The goal isn't a perfect week—it's a calm start and clear priorities, because regulation beats motivation when life gets loud.Key TakeawaysHydrate first: Support your nervous system before the day begins.Breathe with intention: Longer exhales calm the body and sharpen focus.Choose one non-negotiable: One priority reduces overload and guides decisions.Stay unarmored, stay authentic, and stay mentally fit. And as always — I'm praying for you all. God bless. Support the show Become a Member Today! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2Kfxb2hN1uHdlDKGtuQw/join Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6pF-fF29KO1rqQsabaxHHO1nQQtn5lhd Still Serving, Inc.: www.stillservinginc.com Email: mario@stillservinginc.com

Alan and Steve explore a surprising communication skill for music educators: knowing when to write warm, story-driven messages—and when to strip things down to simple, factual, policy-based communication. They talk about how over-explaining can actually weaken your position with parents, administrators, and outside entities, and offer practical examples of short, clear, “transactional” language that still fits a human-centered teaching philosophy.

BRX Pro Tip: Honest, Useful Feedback Stone Payton: And we’re back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Lee Kantor, Stone Payton here with you. Lee, feedback is so important. But let’s talk a little bit about honest and useful feedback. Lee Kantor: Yeah. When I did Seth Godin’s altMBA, this was an important component of it. […]

Jack Sarama joins the show in studio to talk about his December trip to Revelstoke. We get into what happened with Boondock Nation and talk about some tips for getting sponsored. Co-hosts Broc Genta, Justin Stevens and Bruce Kerbs join host Ryan Harris. The SnoWest Show powered by Trails West RPM

BRX Pro Tip: How to Become a Connector Stone Payton: And we’re back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Lee Kantor and Stone Payton here with you. Lee, I think most everyone understands the intrinsic value, the practical value of becoming a real connector. I mean, how do you do that if you’re not connected? Lee […]

A listener asks: "Should you judge a book by its cover?" Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar say... YES! Next, a cartoonist who is too embarrassed to promote his own work gets some encouragement and words of advice from the veteran comic creators.TODAY'S SHOWShould you judge a book by its cover?Too embarrassed to promoteTakeawaysA book's cover plays a significant role in its marketability.It's important to design a cover that reflects the content of the comic.Promoting comics can be challenging, especially in unexpected social situations.Introverts can find it difficult to promote their work in person.Having a decoy website can help ease the promotion process.It's okay to feel uncomfortable discussing your work with strangers.Using humor can help deflect awkward conversations about your work.Online promotion can be more effective than in-person promotion.  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.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

BRX Pro Tip: Less Complaining, More Improving Stone Payton : Welcome back to Business RadioX Pro Tips. Lee Kantor and Stone Payton here with you. Lee, I’m guilty of it just like anybody else, but I find myself and I’m a little more forgiving of myself than I am of others, but I find others […]

BRX Pro Tip: Prioritize Later Stone Payton: Welcome back to Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, you shared a quote with me not long ago that I kind of got tickled with. Prioritize later. Lee Kantor: Yeah, this is a quote from one of my favorite comedians, Jimmy […]

BRX Pro Tip: Tsunamis Get the Headlines, but Rivers do the Work Stone Payton: Welcome back to Business RadioX Pro Tips. Lee Kantor and Stone Payton here with you. Lee, I took this lesson from my uncle/mentor years ago, but the grand gesture is one thing. But just the day-to-day is so much more powerful, […]

Alan and Steve tackle one of the toughest parts of the job: responding to upset parents by email, text, phone, or conference. They walk through how to move emotional conversations to the right channel, listen and summarize without getting defensive, name a shared goal for the student, set clear boundaries around what you can and can't do, and know when to loop in administrators—so advocacy becomes partnership instead of combat.

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Claire shares her story of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 29 during her lunch break, only to board an international flight to Australia just days later. A long-time listener of the podcast, Claire discusses how she utilized the "Pro Tip" series and Jenny Smith's book to prepare for a healthy pregnancy. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Dexcom G7 Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices The Juicebox Podcast is a free show, but if you'd like to support the podcast directly, you can make a gift here or buy me a coffee. Thank you! *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.  ** t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi w/ Control-IQ+ technology (7.9 or newer). RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older. BOXED WARNING:Control-IQ+ technology should not be used by people under age 2, or who use less than 5 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 20 lbs. Safety info: tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.   

AI is everywhere, but most teams are stuck talking about efficiency and headcount. In this episode, Dave Edelman, executive advisor and best selling author, shares a sharper lens, how to use AI to create real customer value and real growth.We get into the high road vs low road of AI, what personalization should look like now, and why data has to become an enterprise asset, not a bunch of disconnected departmental files.Key Takeaways• Efficiency is table stakes, the real win is using AI to build new experiences that customers actually want• Start with customer friction, find the biggest compromises and frustrations in your category, then design around that• Personalization is no longer limited by content scale in the same way, AI changes the economics of tailoring experiences• You do not always need one giant database, modern tools can pull and connect data across systems in real time• Treat data as an enterprise resource, getting cross functional alignment is often the hardest and most important stepTimestamped Highlights• 00:46 Dave's origin story, from early loyalty programs to Segment of One marketing• 03:33 The high road and low road of AI, growth experiences vs spam at scale• 06:51 Where to start, map the biggest customer frustrations, then build use cases from there• 16:31 The data myth, why you may not need a single mega database to get value from AI• 21:31 Data as a leadership problem, shifting from functional ownership to enterprise ownership• 25:14 Strategy that actually sticks, balancing bottom up automation with top down customer led directionA line worth stealing“Use those efficiencies to invest in growth.”Pro Tips you can apply this week• List the top five customer frustrations in your category, pick one and design an AI powered fix that removes a compromise• Audit your data reality, identify where the same customer facts live in multiple places, then decide what must be unified first• Run a simple test and learn loop, create multiple variations of one experience, measure what works, and keep iterating• Put strategy on the calendar, make room for a recurring discussion that is not just metrics and cost cuttingCall to ActionIf this episode helped you think differently about AI and growth, follow the show, leave a quick rating, and share it with one operator who is building product, data, or customer experience right now.

BRX Pro Tip: What to Stop Doing Stone Payton: Welcome back to Business RadioX Pro Tips. Lee Kantor and Stone Payton here with you. Lee, you and I, both probably not unlike other people who run organizations, spend a lot of time on figuring out what we should be doing next. But there’s also some […]

Welcome to the ThrivetimeShow.com Cleaning Business Podcast Series. During this 100 episode business coach podcast series Clay Clark teaches how you can achieve success in automotive repair, carpet cleaning, dog training, grooming, home building, home cleaning, home remodeling, manufacturing, medical, online sales, podcasting, photography, signage, skin care, and other industries. #CleaningBusinessPodcast   Where You Find Thousands of Clay Clark Client Success Stories?  https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/    Breaking Down the 1,462% Growth of Stephanie Pipkin with Clay Clark: An EOFire Classic from 2022 - https://www.eofire.com/podcast/clayclark8/    Who is Clay Clark?  Clay Clark is the co-founder of five kids, the host of the 6X iTunes chart-topping ThrivetimeShow.com Podcast, the 2007 Oklahoma SBA Entrepreneur of the Year, the 2002 Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year, an Amazon best-selling author, a singer / song-writer and the founder of several multi-million dollar businesses.  https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbescoachescouncil/people/clayclark/    Where Can You Learn More About Clay Clark? https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/need-business-coach/#coaching-about-founders    Where Can You Read Clay Clark's 40+ Books? https://www.amazon.com/stores/Clay-Clark/author/B004M6F5T4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1767189818&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true    Where Can You Discover Clay Clark's Songs & Original Music?  https://open.spotify.com/album/2ZdE8VDS6PYQgdilQ1vWTP?si=Am65WUlIQba4OLbinBYo1g  

Claire shares her story of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 29 during her lunch break, only to board an international flight to Australia just days later. A long-time listener of the podcast, Claire discusses how she utilized the "Pro Tip" series and Jenny Smith's book to prepare for a healthy pregnancy. Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Tandem Mobi ** Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Dexcom G7 Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices *The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Omnipod 5 Controller is not waterproof.  ** t:slim X2 or Tandem Mobi w/ Control-IQ+ technology (7.9 or newer). RX ONLY. Indicated for patients with type 1 diabetes, 2 years and older. BOXED WARNING:Control-IQ+ technology should not be used by people under age 2, or who use less than 5 units of insulin/day, or who weigh less than 20 lbs. Safety info: tandemdiabetes.com/safetyinfo Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan.  

Starting a webcomic in 2026 isn't about chasing algorithms or copying what's popular — it's about building something sustainable, creative, and yours. In this episode, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett break down what new cartoonists actually need to focus on in their first years: writing first, consistency over hype, owning your work, and building an audience the right way.You'll learn why you don't need Webtoon or Tapas, why monetizing too early can derail your career, how social media really fits into comics growth today, and why a website and mailing list are non-negotiable. This is a marathon mindset episode for creators who want to do comics for the long haul — and do them for love.Getting off on the Right FootDon't try to “game” your readership. Write about what YOU like. Readers are drawn to a creator's passion. It doesn't work the other way around.Building readership takes time and consistency. Creating for love is essential in the early years.Focus on writing as the core of comic creation. They're called comics readers, not comics lookers. It's all about the writing.Focus on creating comics for the love of the craft. The first comics may only be seen by you; embrace the process.Mistakes in the early stages are recoverable. Stop fretting over them.Common copyright fears and how to approach themOwn and control your workBuilding an audienceYou do NOT need to be on Webtoon/Tapas. Look at the comics on the front pages of those sites? Does your comic look like those? Is your content similar? If not, you're not going to fare well there. It's pretty obvious.Social media presence is still important for comic creators. Today, we recommend Bluesky and Reddit. ComicLab has Collections that provide solid social-media strategies. They're free to members and available at a one-time fee for others.Be active on social media to build your audience. Follow the Four Cs — Creation, Curation, Commercial, and KindnessHow many updates? FCS — Frequent / Consistent / Significant — there are no magic numbers.Start building your mailing list NOW with a newsletter. This will be increasingly important when you turn to monetization in a few years. You should send every comic out in a newsletter post and you should also post a weekly newsletter of no longer than 500 words per update with BTS content (to the extent you're comfortable sharing).You need a website. This is not old or outdated — it's incredibly powerful, and you need to start planning for one now… even if it's a very bare-bones site. This is a non-negotiable.Consider The 2-2-1 Rule: Two social media platforms, two newsletters (including a free-membership tier on Patreon), one website. Then, use these together to funnel traffic inward towards the website. Later, when you've launched monetization, the funnel will direct towards that.Don't listen to your reader; listen to your readersDon't mistake social media followers for income.MonetizationDON'T START MONETIZING IN YOUR FIRST YEAR. Maybe not even the second. Everything you need to know about crowdfunding is in the name. First comes the crowd, THEN comes the funding. In the first few years, you need to focus on building that crowd. The only thing worse than having no Patreon backers is having ONE Patreon backer. Hundreds of new comic creators have become derailed by focusing on monetization too soon.Comic Cons: We don't recommend them. They don't build audience. They don't have great sales unless you have a lot of merch that *does well as in-person merch* (there's a difference!). And it's very hard to make profit unless you can religiously control costs. If you're making merch to go to the show, you're doing this all wrong. Psychologically, a lot of folks like to “play” professional cartoonist by exhitibiting.Accepted into show start making stuff to sell.Start planning now for print — hi-res (400+ dpi),  bigger than final size, cmyk, maintain layers, etc. Save in the native software.Marathon thinkingPersistence is key; it's a marathon, not a sprint. If you need a schedule to post regularly, set a schedule and stick to it.Develop your aesthetic by studying good comics.Seek honest feedback to improve your work.Reach out to other comics creators who are doing stuff that's similar to yours and build networks. 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.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

In this episode I sit down and share the entire inspiration for this D-Now, Winter Retreat & Summer Camp on-going games with my friend, Andrew Jansen. Andrew is a 10+ year youth worker, and his assassin game sparked this entire podcast mini-series. He expains his creative (and super CHEAP) adaptation to this game. Plus! Andrew shared his lock-in survival guide for FREE! Andrew's Lock-in Guide: https://www.patreon.com/posts/10-year-veterans-146449370?utmmedium=clipboardcopy&utmsource=copyLink&utmcampaign=postsharecreator&utmcontent=join_link SHOW NOTES Shownotes & Transcripts https://www.hybridministry.xyz/184 BECOME A HYBRID HERO https://www.patreon.com/hybridministry ❄️ WINTER SOCIAL MEDIA PACK https://www.patreon.com/posts/winter-seasonal-144943791?utmmedium=clipboardcopy&utmsource=copyLink&utmcampaign=postsharecreator&utmcontent=join_link

BRX Pro Tip: Why Coaches Should Create an Accountability Cohort Stone Payton: Welcome back to Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, let’s chat a little bit about how and why coaches should create an accountability group cohort. Lee Kantor: Yeah, I think it’s so important. One of the […]

BRX Pro Tip: Will Power isn’t Real Stone Payton: And we’re back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, let’s chat a little bit about this idea and maybe even myth of willpower. Lee Kantor: Yeah, willpower is one of those things that people think that they have […]

BRX Pro Tip: You Can do the Hard Things Stone Payton: And we’re back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Lee Kantor and Stone Payton here with you. Lee, what’s your secret learning attitude, approach to doing the hard things? Lee Kantor: Yeah, I think this is really important for people to understand that a person […]

Alan and Steve question the classic slogan “attitude is everything” and explain why it can unintentionally shame students who are already having a rough day. Instead of trying to “fix” someone's mindset, they suggest a more practical approach: focus on observable behavior, name its impact on the ensemble, and make clear, doable requests. The result is a healthier culture where students can have imperfect feelings and still show up with meaningful effort.

BRX Pro Tip: You Can’t Change the Past, but You Can Change the Right Now Stone Payton: And we’re back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, obviously, we all know you can’t change the past, but I mean, I’m such a believer that you can change or […]

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What does it really mean when someone looks at your career and says, “You should be doing more”?In this episode of ComicLab, Brad and Dave respond to a pointed listener question that cuts straight to the bone: If they have the skills, the experience, and the ideas — why haven't they launched even more projects? The answer isn't defensive or dismissive. Instead, it becomes a clear-eyed breakdown of creative bandwidth, sustainability, work-life balance, and the invisible labor that propels up a long-term comics career. From Patreon and newsletters to storefronts, commissions, podcasts, and family responsibilities, they unpack why “doing enough” is often misunderstood from the outside — and why restraint can be a strategic choice, not a lack of ambition.The conversation then pivots to one of the trickiest problems any humor writer faces: How to judge your own work when readers don't get the joke. How many confused comments are just statistical noise—and when do they signal a real problem in execution? Brad and Dave dig into the uncomfortable middle ground between ego and humility, exploring how to listen to feedback without letting it derail your voice, and how to improve clarity without sanding off what makes your work distinctive. It's a nuanced, experience-earned discussion about ramps, chasms, audience expectations, and why “it happens to everyone” is not an excuse — but also not a death sentence.If you've ever felt pressure to produce more, or struggled to decide whether reader confusion is a warning sign or just the cost of taking creative risks, this episode offers hard-earned perspective from two cartoonists who've been navigating those exact questions for decades.TakeawaysCreative projects often take a backseat due to time constraints.Cartoonists manage a heavy workload that includes multiple projects.Balancing creativity with administrative tasks is crucial for success.Feedback from readers can help improve comic writing.Self-editing is a continuous process for comic creators.Reader confusion can indicate a need for better communication in comics.Communication is key in the artistic process.     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.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

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Fisting isn't about going hard — it's about going slowly, intentionally, and deeply connected.In this episode Elle and Vee sit down with Jamie Joy and Riley Ocean to take the shame, fear, and mystery out of fisting and talk about what actually makes it powerful, pleasurable, and safe. Together, they explore anal and vaginal prep, communication, pacing, and aftercare, breaking down what it really takes to explore deep penetration — emotionally, mentally, and physically.Fisting: first fisting experiences and why we love it! (00:41)Leaving something to look forward to: anal, DP, double fisting in one hole. (10:29)What's so great about fisting? Elle has a great fisting experience post-pregnancy. (12:02)Fisting Prep: What to do beforehand, for the front and the back holes. (20:44)Lube: The best fisting lubes, the “lube test”, and what to do before fisting. (28:11)Anal Fisting Prep: stretches for tops and bottoms, and turning the bottom on (bonus points if they orgasm first!). (35:21)Inserting the Fist: three methods of insertion: corkscrew, short pumps, and sustained pressure. (38:14)Pain vs. Discomfort: it's ok to stop. (43:52)As the top: how do you read the bottom and know when to push; how do you know when to back off? (49:38)Techniques for opening as the bottom: bearing down, and clenching and releasing. (53:33)Fist or “duck” hand formations: pros and cons. (55:06)Hand Techniques for maximum pleasure! (56:37)Double Fisting Orgasm: whatd does it feel like to have two fists in you and a wand on you? (1:01:57)Removing the Fist: slow, and with the breath. (1:05:29)Aftercare: what to do for the bottom and the top afterwards. (1:11:30)__________________________Where to find Jamie Joy: https://www.jamiejoy.comhttps://fetlife.com/Jamie-Joy___________________________

BRX Pro Tip: 3 Reasons People Don’t Buy Stone Payton: Welcome back to Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, I have so much belief in what we’re doing. I know so many people out there in the marketplace genuinely trying to serve, have so much belief in what […]

BRX Pro Tip: The Downside to Focusing on Early Adopters Stone Payton: And we are back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, what are your thoughts on working with, going after early adopters in the marketplace? Lee Kantor: I kind of had mixed feelings about it. I mean, […]

Is the Bay Area housing market quietly setting a trap for buyers waiting until 2026?Join Spencer Hsu, a top 0.5% real estate agent in the U.S., as he breaks down why the “everyone left California” narrative is already outdated — and how return migration is reshaping buyer competition across San Francisco, the Peninsula, and Silicon Valley.While headlines still focus on out-migration and affordability concerns, the data tells a different story. Tech professionals, executives, and families who left during the pandemic are moving back — driven by hybrid work mandates, career opportunity, education, healthcare, and lifestyle realities. And they're returning faster than most buyers realize.

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BRX Pro Tip: Community is a Tremendous Competitive Advantage Stone Payton: And we are back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Lee Kantor and Stone Payton here with you this morning. Lee, I’ve learned a lot working with you and being part of this business over the last 15, 16 years. But one of the things […]

BRX Pro Tip: What is Frustrating Your Prospect Stone Payton: And we are back with Business Radio X Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you this morning. Lee, there’s all kinds of questions that we should be asking ourselves as we prepare to try to help a prospective client. But perhaps one […]

Cartoonists Dave Kellett and Brad Guigar make their predictions for 2026 and share their goals for the new year. Also — they offer their annual reminder to shop the Comicraft New Year's Day sale on January 1st.Brad's PredictionsSyndicated comics reach the tipping pointCreator identity becomes prominentSubstack pulls throughWebtoon bubble burstsPatreon expands “community” and “discovery” tools.AI gains acceptanceDave's predictionsIf you want a stable career in comics, produce Dog Man.NCS will continue to grow its membership to numbers it hasn't seen in decades.If Funko Pop indeed goes bankrupt — and that's still a big if — there might be SDCC space available for the first time in years.I'm predicting a good-sized market correction in the second part of the year.Brad's GoalsShifting from survive to thrive.This will be a two-Kickstarter year. Spice Rack was a moderate success. Uncensored Artists is the next stepRepackaging, re-releasing, and rebranding my archives for a new and evolving audience.20% email list growth on the Evil Inc Substack and the free-membership tier on Patreon.Start doing monthly assessments so I can improve my annual assessments. Dave's GoalsKickstart one new book, “Double Dog Dare”Exhibit at WorldCon in LA for the first time in a decade.Successfully navigate the first of the last four years of DRIVE. Get more “Tales of the Drive” in the works.  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.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

Is the Bay Area housing market quietly setting a trap for buyers waiting until 2026? Join Spencer Hsu, a top 0.5% real estate agent in the U.S., as he breaks down why today's softer headlines may be misleading — and how many buyers risk missing the real opportunity window across San Francisco, Atherton, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Saratoga, Santa Clara County, and San Mateo County.With prices stabilizing, inventory remaining historically tight, mortgage rates holding steady, and serious buyers already positioning ahead of the next cycle, this moment matters more than most people realize.

BRX Pro Tip: 30 Day Lead Test Stone Payton: Welcome back to Business RadioX Pro Tips. Stone Payton and Lee Kantor here with you. Lee, describe this 30-day lead test idea. Lee Kantor: Yeah. You know, I’m a big fan of running experiments, and a 30-day lead test is one of those experiments that I […]

BRX Pro Tip: 3 Tips from Coach Tim Grover Stone Payton: And we’re back with Business RadioX Pro Tips. Lee Kantor and Stone Payton here with you. Lee, we’ve been working with a lot of coaches recently, we’ve gotten to know several. You’ve been doing a great deal of reading and following the work of […]

Want to experience more Magic Kingdom magic with less stress? ✨ Today we're sharing one must-know Disney trip tip for every Magic Kingdom land — plus a bonus Monorail Loop hack you'll love. Disney Trip Magic: Pro Tips for Every Magic Kingdom Land On this episode of Rope Drop Radio, Doug and Lauren break down Magic Kingdom land by land to share their favorite Disney trip magic tips — the little things that make a big difference in your day. From parade shortcuts on Main Street to hidden dining gems, underrated attractions, and Monorail Loop secrets, this episode is packed with practical advice that can save you time, avoid crowds, and help you experience Magic Kingdom like a pro. We also shout out our amazing Patreon community, read a new Apple Podcast review, and share a classic Stuffy moment. Episode Highlights

BRX Pro Tip: 6 Questions Coaches Should Ask Stone Payton: Welcome back to Business RadioX Pro Tips. Lee Kantor and Stone Payton here with you. Lee, what are some key questions in your experience that you feel like coaches should be prepared to ask? Lee Kantor: Yeah, you know, we’ve been doing this kind of […]

Cartoonists Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss the nuances of print-on-demand services. As Brad says, "It's a good place to start, but a bad place to stay." They delve into the importance of advanced planning for holiday sales. Finally, they share strategies for engaging audiences at comic conventions, covering pricing strategies and the psychology of sales, and emphasizing the importance of understanding costs and audience engagement.Today's ShowPrint on DemandHow to "Let Time Be Your Editor"Convention PricingHuionHuion is sponsoring today's show, and they're offering additional discounts on the following products when you use the discount code: ComicLabKamvas 22 Plus — A luxurious large-screen, high-resolution digital pen display with an etched glass surface that simulates the texture of paper while it protects your eyes from harmful glare.Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) — With a large 13.3-inch screen and an FHD (1920X1080) resolution, this model ensuring seamless collaboration with your laptop. The durable back cover also offers superior protection while ensuring interface stability.Huion Note — You found your new on-the-go brainstorming tool. With writing synchronizing, offline storage, document management, one-click PDF sharing, and portable A5 size, Huion Note will redefine what a new generation of notebooks can do.TakeawaysPatience is key in daily struggles.Print on demand can be a good starting point but not a long-term solution.Planning for holiday sales should start well in advance.Engaging with audiences at conventions is crucial for building a network.Clear pricing and signage can significantly boost sales at conventions.Using loss leaders can attract customers but should be carefully calculated.Understanding your costs is essential for pricing strategies.Round numbers simplify transactions and reduce friction in sales.Time away from your work can provide valuable perspective for editing.Building a strong online presence is important for comic creators. 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.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.