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Filmmaker Joshua Overbay's first film, As It Is in Heaven, was a Critics' Pick in The New York Times and favorably reviewed on rogerebert.com. Luke & Jo is Josh's third film, and it continues the tradition of exploring big questions while telling an intimate, character-driven story that Josh started with his first film. Nathaniel Glass was one of the producers on As It Is in Heaven, and he returned as producer on Luke & Jo. This time around, he was also the director of photography, his first feature-length cinematography credit. The film has a memorable look, a testament to the work he did as a cinematographer and colorist. ... filmmaking is about telling truthful stories that change the world" - Nathaniel Glass  Joshua and Nathaniel came on the podcast along with Andie Morgenlander, who was a co-writer, co-producer, costumer designer, and the lead actress in Luke & Jo. Having the three of them together allowed us to explore the filmmaking collaborative process in a really detailed way. Some of the things we discuss include What to do when conflict arises during a shoot How to shoot a film that allows for improvisation from the actors The importance of a good camera operator on a micro-budget shoot Whether creative people should be more like brick walls or rubber bands Why asking for and receiving forgiveness is so important but so difficult to do Whether the coincidences or serendipities have higher significance How to not be that guy at film festivals As I mention in the episode, Josh was one of the judges of our #KnowMonologues challenge that I did with actress Laura Cayouette. This is the episode with Laurathat led to the challenge. In it, she shares her experiences working with Quentin Tarantino and gives some practical advice to actors and filmmakers alike.  # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # I hope to finish writing my novel about a satyr in New Orleans on July 23, and I'm looking for a critique partner. Let me know if you are interested, have publishing advice you want to share, or just want to tell me more about what you're working on these days. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things Andie Morgenlander's site IMDb,  Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Joshua Overbay, he's the creative director at Solis Films IMDb,  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Nathaniel Glass's site IMDb,  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Luke & Joon Facebook, IMDb Cameras used Canon C300 Mark II,Red Epic-W with Helium 8K sensor New York Timesreview of As It Is in Heaven The #KnowMonologues challenge, where Josh was one of the judges Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # People Mentioned Aaron Holmes, camera operator on Luke & Jo Andie Morgenlander Charles Dickens Erik Odom, the other leading actor on Luke & Jo François Truffaut Joshua Overbay Laura Cayouette, actress Mahatma Gandhi Martin Scorsese Nathaniel Glass Phil Collins Richard Linklater Tennessee Williams William Shakespeare # Films Mentioned As It Is in Heaven Luke & Jo Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri # Books Mentioned Bleak House The Count of Monte Cristo The Glass Menagerie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets The Oresteiatrilogy # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Michael Berry is the writer-director of Stuck, an original character-driven musical set in a New York subway that stars Giancarlo Esposito, whom Breaking Badfans might recognize as the cunning owner of Los Pollos Hermanos. Giancarlo plays a very different character in Stuck: a mysterious, seemingly homeless man prone to break into song, who may or may not be on some kind of cosmic special assignment to impact the lives of the passengers who share his New York subway car. Someone breaking into a song is truly not the strangest thing that happens on subways." - Michael Berry It's an ensemble film, so all the main characters get their solos, and the film includes memorable performances from Amy Madigan (Field of Dreams), Arden Cho (Teen Wolf), Ashanti (Coach Carter), Gerard Canonico (Fred in the Broadway production of Groundhog Day), and Omar Chaparro (Overboard). Michael has a background in theater: He's performed on Broadway in shows like Les Misérablesand Next to Normal, and he credits his theatrical background with training him to get the most out of his indie-sized film budgets. His theater experience also helped him to work with marquee talent when he transitioned into film.  Frontera, the first feature film that Michael directed, includes performances from Ed Harris, Eva Longoria, and Michael Peña. Some of the things that we discuss in this episode include Why the musical is an inherently fantastical genre but one that can also be grounded in reality The recording technique that allowed his performers the freedom to riff on the musical numbers How he was able to shoot a memorable musical with a budget that was a fraction of La La Landand The Greatest Showman What went into recreating a New York subway car and how that helped the crew get ready for shooting in a real New York City subway for a few days How Stuckwas able to depict characters with opposing viewpoints without demonizing anyone I was moved by how the film depicted its assorted characters with depth while undercutting stereotypes.  The film also suggests that to get unstuck we might need each other, even those whose outlook is different than ours, and that reminded me of a certain show. I initially mentioned Stuckin my recap of Louisiana International Film Festival 2018. Stuckwas my favorite film that I saw at LIFF, which is where I met Michael. As mentioned above, Gerard Canonico also has a role in the Broadway production of Groundhog Day. To learn more about that production came together, check out this interview I did with Danny Rubin, the writer of the film and musical adaptation of Groundhog Day. # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things Michael Berry IMDb, Twitter Stuck on Facebook, IMDb, Twitter Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Films & Shows Mentioned Breaking Bad Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Fiddler on the Roof Field of Dreams  Frontera The Greatest Showman    Hairspray  Hamilton La La Land Les Misérables Lost Next to Normal Singing in the Rain  Stuck West Side Story # Books Mentioned The Artist's Way Humans of New York The War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative Battle # People Mentioned Amy Madigan - actor Arden Cho - actor Ashanti - actor Ed Harris - actor Gerard Canonico - actor Giancarlo Esposito - actor Ben Maughan - composer Maggie Ruder - production designer Mike Witherill - producer Michael Peña - actor Michael Berry - writer, director Riley Thomas - writer, composer Timothy Young - actor, composer # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:   Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Kim Butler felt like she needed to create a legacy business that would make an impact on generations of people. She talks about the non-profit she created, why she’s motivated to do this work and how she manages her time and focus to accomplish the work ahead of her.   Check out her podcast called The Prosperity Podcast which is about finances and being your own bank at https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prosperity-podcast/id984573317?mt=2   Episode Highlights Why she runs a principle based business rather than tactics and techniques. Creating a business that’s sustainable beyond your lifetime. The reasons why she created a non profit, and how that’s made such an impact. How you’re defined more by what you say “no” to than what you say “yes” to. Learning the balance of running a virtual business and being face to face at live events. Where she puts the majority of her focus and energy. The biggest lesson you need to learn as a business owner.   Links and Resources Mentioned Kim’s company - http://partners4prosperity.com Non Profit and Movement - https://prosperityeconomicsadvisors.com Books - https://www.amazon.com/Kim-D.-H.-Butler/e/B00523N6HE Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prosperity-podcast/id984573317?mt=2   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

Some songwriters would kill for the chance to work with just one multi-platinum artist. Songwriter Brent Baxterhas worked with a handful of them. One of his songs even made it onto Rolling Stone's list of the 40 Saddest Country Songs of All Time. How does a songwriter get to write for multi-platinum artists, and what's it like writing songs for Alan Jackson, Lady Antebellum and Randy Travis? I brought Brent on the podcast to find out. You want to make friends you can rise with not friends you have to rise above." - Brent Baxter Some of the things that we discuss include How to write for songs for superstars Songs Brent admires for their craftsmanship How songwriters are like Special Forces Practical tips for moving to an industry hub like Nashville and getting connected with the community there The business side of being a songwriter and some challenges involved Why being a successful artist is all about being in the service industry Why sync licensing can be more profitable for songwriters When does it make sense to sign a publishing deal How to prepare for a collaboration with a big name What a well-written song involves We also discuss these songs that Brent wrote: "Monday Morning Church" (Alan Jackson), "When Your Lips Are so Close" (Gord Bamford), "A Woman Scorned" & “Last Night Last” (Lady Antebellum), and "Every Head Bowed" (Randy Travis). At the end of the episode, you can hear a demo of a song Brent co-wrote with WILKES, who is currently featured on NBC's The Voice. Want to hear an interview with someone who was featured on NBC'sThe Voice? Then check out this interview I did with bluesy rocker Lane Mack, who was a contestant on the show in 2016.  # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # The video I shot of The Rayo Brothers is coming soon. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things # Brent on Facebook, Instagram giftfrombrent.com, where you can get a free copy of Brent’s book, Think Like a Pro Songwriter! Songwriting Pro, where Brent helps other songwriters turn pro Facebook community  C.L.I.M.B. music podcastthat Brent co-hosts with John Dwinell Facebook community Brent’s event where you can play for a hit Music Row publisher on June 19 Nashville Songwriters Association International Update on the Music Modernization Act Help the Baxter family bring an orphan home Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Bands & Musicians Mentioned Alan Jackson  Bob Dylan  Crosby, Stills, Nash &  Young The Beatles Bruce Springsteen  Carrie Underwood Dan Hill Dierks Bently Don Wiliams  Garth Brooks  George Jones  George Strait Gord Bamford Janet Jackson Jimi Hendrix Lady Antebellum  Lee Ann Womack Old Dominion Randy Travis  Ray Stevens  The Rayo Brothers  Taylor Swift  WILKE # Other Music Industry People Mentioned Brandon Kinney, co-writer of “Every Head Bowed”  Byron Hill, producer and co-writer of “When Your Lips Are So Close”  Casey Kessel, co-writer of “A Woman Scorned”  Doug Johnson, co-writer of “Three Wooden Crosses” Erin Enderlin, co-writer of “Monday Morning Church" Graham Nash, writer of “Our House”  Hillary Scott, singer of Lady Antebellum  Keith Stegall, producer of “Monday Morning Church”  Kim Williams, co-writer of “Three Wooden Crosses”  Jerry Crabbe, writer of "He stopped loving her today” John Armstrong, co-writer of “A Woman Scorned”  # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

This year, I had the chance to interview several filmmakers screening films at the Louisiana International Film Festival.  On this episode, I recap some of those interviews and share some of my experiences and takeaways from LIFF2018. Here are my prior interviews from #LIFF2018. On the recap below, I share some of the highlights from each interview, what it was like getting to screen my short at the festival, and some of the new discoveries and filmmaking observations, and life lessons I learned while attending. Films from LIFF2018 that I discuss on this episode include 1000 Year Flood And Then I Go  Blaze  Brimstone & Glory  Cut Off  Do U Want It  Gabriel & the Mountain  Hearts Beat Loud Larger Than Life: The Kevin Aucoin Story Mixed Signals (short) Mr. United States (short) Stay Woke (short) Stuck Tinker Through the Banks of the Red Cedar Want to learn more about one of the bands that played at the festival? Then check out this interview I did with Peter Simon, the lead singer of Minos the Saint, which was one of the bands that played at LIFF's Filmmaker Lounge this year.   Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # My short film Mixed Signals premiered at LIFF 2018 on April 21.   # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things LIFF 2018 Festival winners Dan Ireland New Voicews/New visions Award - Stealing Rodin Best Narrative Feature - Streaker Best Documentary Feature - Sammy Davis, Jr.: I Gotta Be Me  Best Louisiana Narrative Feature - Blaze  Best Louisiana Documentary Feature - Larger Than Life: The Kevin Aucoin Story Best International Short Film - Newborn Best Louisiana Short Film - Headless Swans Best Mature Animated Short -  Your Black Friend  Past #LIFF2018 interviews, arranged by film And Then I Go, director Vincent Grashaw Brimstone & Glory, director Viktor Jakovleski Larger Than Life: The Kevin Aucoin Story, director Tiffany Bartok Louisiana Live-Action Shorts, filmmakers from An Aria for Albrights, Breath, Death of an Umbrella Salesman, Mixed Signals (my short), Mr. United States, Seed of the Free  Through the Banks of the Red Cedar, director Maya Washington Tinker, producer Tom Bhramayana Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Other Films & Shows Mentioned Breaking Bad Gunslinger Godfather Home Remedy (web series) Lost # Bands & Musicians Mentioned Minos the Saint Pappa Grows Funk  Ryan Harris # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

Brimstone & Glory is a documentary produced by the Department of Motion Pictures that tells the story of Tultepec, a town in Mexico that is dedicated to the making and celebration of fireworks. It's a poetic, visually stunning film that the National Board of Review recognized as one of the top five documentaries of 2017, and it is one of the films screening at this year's Lousiana International Film Festival. Director Viktor Jakovleski initially conceived of the film as something that he would produce and his friend and colleague Benh Zeitlin (Beasts of the Southern Wild) would direct. As the concept developed though, Benh decided to come onboard as producer and composer so that Viktor could direct it. My coverage of #LIFF2018 continues with this interview I did with Viktor. Some of the things that we discuss include How the film came about because of a coincidental or serendipitous encounter at a party The distinct shooting style and challenges that arise when shooting with a Phantom camera that can shoot at 1500 frames per second What it was like collaborating with Benh who was both a producer and composer on the  project, an unusual combination Why the documentary is a kind of musical and the unique way that the music was developed during post production How to approach dangerous things with reverence I continue my coverage of #LIFF2018 with director Viktor Jakovleski: Brimstone & Glory will be playing at #LIFF2018 on Friday, April 20 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available through LIFF's website. Want to hear another conversation with someone who makes a living out of living dangerously? Then you might appreciate this podcast interview with Jay Caputo, a stuntman who has worked on projects like Planet of the Apes, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Amazing Spider-Man. # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # My short film Mixed Signals  premieres at LIFF 2018 on April 21.   # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things LIFF 2018 Viktor Jakovleski on IMDb Brimstone & Glory Facebook Department of Motion Pictures, the production company behind the film Cinereach, the company that helped to finance Brimstone & Glory Phantom cameras that can shoot over 1500 fps Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Films Mentioned The Amazing Spider-Man Beasts of the Southern Wild Brimstone & Glory Glory at Sea (short)  Only Lovers Left Alive Mixed Signals (short)  Pirates of the Caribbean Planet of the Apes # Book Mentioned The Labyrinth of Solitude # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

My podcast coverage of Louisiana International Film Festival 2018 continues with director Maya Washington. She's the filmmaker behind Through the Banks of the Red Cedar and the daughter of Gene Washington, the wide receiver who played for Michigan State and then the Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos. Gene's storied football career led to an induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, two Pro Bowl appearances and one Super Bowl game. He was also one of 23 African Americans who were brought onto the Michigan State team in 1963 by Coach Duffy Daugherty. That was an unprecedented move in college football that helped to turn fully integrated football teams into the norm. Some of the things that Maya and I discuss in our interview include The way segregation affected college football and the transition past that How her relationship with her dad became the emotional hook of her documentary What making the documentary taught her about football and how it brought her closer to her dad What it takes to include footage from NCAA College Football and NFL events in a documentary How one considerate gesture from a competitor changed the life of Gene Washington, his family, and countless others. My podcast interview for #LIFF2018 continues with filmmaker Maya Washington: [spp-player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/nsavides/Tiffany-Bartok-director-of-larger-than-life-Kevyn-Aucoin-story-podcast-interview.mp3"] Maya will be attending LIFF 2018, so if you plan to attend then you can continue the conversation there. Through the Banks of the Red Cedar will be playing at #LIFF2018 on Friday, April 20 at  6:45 PM and on Saturday, April 21 at 11:45 AM, and Maya will be participating in the filmmaker meet and greet on that Saturday, from 3:30 - 3:45 PM. Tickets are available through LIFF's website. Want to hear another interview about filming football? Then you might appreciate this podcast interview with Patrick Moreau, a co-founder of Stillmotion, a production company in Portland that has shot a couple of project for the NFL and has won an Emmy for a documentary they did about the Army-Navy college football game, Game of Honor # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # My short film Mixed Signals  premieres at LIFF 2018 on April 21.   # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things LIFF 2018 Maya Washingon on IMDb Through the Banks of the Red Cedar Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Films Mentioned  It’s a Wonderful Life Police Academy films Through the Banks of the Red Cedar   If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

My #LIFF2018 coverage continues with makeup artist and documentary filmmaker Tiffany Bartok. She's the director behind Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story. Prior to seeing the documentary and doing the interview, I wasn't aware of Kevyn, but then the few makeup artists I'm aware of tend to be special-effects luminaries like Jack Pierce (Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein) or Rick Baker (An American Werewolf in London, Hellboy). It turns out that Kevyn was quite the makeup trailblazer and one of the early makeup artists who was on a first-name basis with a number of celebrities. He would eventually become a celebrity in his own right during an era when just a handful of people were making a living as professional makeup artists. Some of the big names Kevyn worked with include Cindy Crawford, Janet Jackson, Liza Minnelli, Naomi Campbell, and Winona Ryder. As Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story reveals, sometimes those high-profile collaborations would cause ripples throughout the fashion industry that would reverberate for years. Tiffany's documentary doesn't just highlight Kevyn's achievements and put them in historical perspective though. It also reveals some of the struggles Kevyn faced as an adopted child who would come to feel twice rejected by his biological mother, once because she put him up for adoption and then later in life when he  reunited with her and discovered that she had reservations about his sexual identity. Some of the things that Tiffany and I discuss in our interview include What she learned about filmmaking as a makeup artist How to deal with celebrities ready to throw a tantrum Some of the ways that Kevyn changed the dynamic between celebrities and their makeup artists How she was able to get a number of high-profile people to participate in the documentary and share honest perspectives about Kevyn The way that Kevyn redefined how we think about and perceive beauty Below, my podcast coverage of #LIFF2018 continues with director Tiffany Bartok: [spp-player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/nsavides/director-Vincent-Grashaw-and-then-I-go-filmmaking-podcast.mp3"] Tiffany will be attending LIFF 2018, so if you plan to attend then you can continue the conversation there. Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story will be playing at #LIFF2018 on Saturday, April 21 at 5:00 PM, and Tiffany will be participating in a filmmaking discussion earlier in the day, from 3:30 - 3:45 PM. Tickets are available through LIFF's website. Makeup artists are often paired with hair stylists on films, so if you enjoyed this episode, you might also appreciate hearing from film stylist Dana Boisseau, who has worked on projects including Ray, Django Unchained, and The Butler. As it happens, I also met Dana through LIFF, and my podcast started as a result.     Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # My short film Mixed Signals  premieres at LIFF 2018 on April 21.   # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things LIFF 2018 Tiffany Bartok On IMDb, Instagram, Twitter Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

This is the first part of my coverage for Louisiana International Film Festival 2018, which happens in Baton Rouge from April 19-22. In this episode, I talk to director Vincent Grashaw about his film And Then I Go. His film tells the story of two young people who contemplate a potential school shooting against their classmates as retaliation for the slights they've endured. Unfortunately, the Parkland shooting and other recent events have made And Then I Go all too topical, but unlike certain outspoken figures who have argued the issue, the film doesn't point fingers or offer easy answers. Instead it explores a difficult issue in a thoughtful, nuanced way. It's the kind of contemplative approach that could serve us well to emulate, whether in discussing school shootings or in broaching similarly polarizing issues. After all, the answers to the troubling problems that plague our society, if any answers are to be found, probably won't come from more heated vitriol. They seem more likely to emerge from the quiet determination in enough hearts to stop searching for someone else to blame and to start taking responsibility for making things better. Vincent's film subtly asks us all to consider what that might look like, and he expands on that in his interview with me. If that's not the ultimate solution to a vexing issue that has sadly become all familiar, then it's at least a step in the right direction, and even a small step forward is a welcome one at this point. In addition to how Vincent's film wrestles school-shooting issue, we also discuss How Vincent prepared his young actors to explore a challenging issue The way the cinematography and music in the film helped him tell the story Why he likes to bring the composer early in the development process How he partnered with The Orchard to get the word out about his film My podcast coverage of #LIFF2018 begins below with director Vincent Grashaw discussing his film And Then I Go: [spp-player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/nsavides/Gothic-Tropic-nsavides-podcast-inteview-at-sxsw-T2.mp3"] Vincent will be attending LIFF 2018, so if you plan to attend then you can continue the conversation there. And Then I Go will be playing on Saturday, April 21 at 2:15 - 4:00 PM and on Sunday, April 22 at 4:15 - 6:00 PM, and he will be participating in a filmmaking discussion on that Sunday from 12:30 - 1:15 PM. Tickets are available through LIFF's website. Want to learn more about The Orchard, the distributor behind And Then I Go? Then check out this interview I did with Richard Matson, The Orchard's VP of distribution:   Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # My short film Mixed Signals  premieres at LIFF 2018 on April 21.   # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things LIFF 2018 Vincent Grashaw On IMDb, Twitter And Then I Go The Orchard, the film's distributor Katrina Wan PR, doing traditional publicity for And Then I Go Picture Motion, doing grassroots-related events for the film   Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Films Mentioned And Then I Go Coldwater  Elephant He Got Game I’ll See You in My Dreams It Follows He Got Game Rich Hill We Need to Talk About Kevin  # Book Mentioned Project X # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

Cecilia Della Peruti has played guitar for and gone on tour with acts like Beck, BØRNS, and Charli XCX. That's helped to prepare her to launch her own band, Gothic Tropic. The band has a guitar-driven 80s pop sound infused with some R&B and funk influences. Elsewhere, Gothic Tropic has been compared to Blondie, Fleetwood Mac and Haim. I had a chance to catch two sets that Gothic Tropic did at South by Southwest this year, one at the M&M house that had been set up on Rainey St. and one at the Whole Foods terrace. I liked the band's sound and was impressed that they did a handful of shows at SXSW, so I sat down with Cecilia at the tail end of the festival to do an interview. Some of the things we discuss include How growing up in a musical family shaped her artistic development What she's learned from going on tour for other bands How she collaborated with producer Todd Dahlhoff to put out her first album, Fast or Feast What she looks for in a manager and how her manager has allowed her to stay focused on the music How she worked with her team to set up and get the word out for her multiple sets at SXSW At the end of the interview, you can hear "Stronger," one of the tracks off of Gothic Tropic's Fast or Feast album. Without further ado, here is the interview I did with Cecilia Della Peruti from Gothic Tropic at SXSW 2018: [spp-player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/nsavides/SXSW-2018-recap-nsavides-podcast.mp3"] Want to hear another interview with a band that has a guitar-driven sound? Then check out this interview I did with Lane Mack, the bluesy rocker you might remember from the 2016 season of NBC's The Voice. Show notes for that episode are here. # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # Mixed Signals, the short film I directed that is a kind-of throwback to the dramas of the 1940s, premieres at the Louisiana International Film Festival on April 21.   # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things   Gothic Tropic  On Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, Twitter Shout out to publicist Nicole Poulos from Sideways Media and manager Marc Nicolas for helping to make the interview happen. Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Bands & Musicians Mentioned Beck Blondie BØRNS Carl Della Peruti - Cecilia’s dad, a jazz composer and trombone player Charli XCX Chelsea Wolfe Fleetwood Mac Haim Juliana Gondek, Cecilia’s mom, an opera singer Karen O Linkin Park Todd Dahlhoff, the producer of Gothic Tropic’s album, Fast or Feast # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

South by Southwest is the whirlwind of activity that takes over Austin for about two weeks each March. It's a massive film, music, and interactive super festival, plus an education summit, plus a video game expo, plus a job fair, and so much more. It's a full-time job just attending the festival and figuring out what to check out next, so needless to say putting together a SXSW 2018 recap over 2.5 hours long took some time to put together. I got do my first-ever live show of The nsavides Podcast a couple of weeks ago, and I was honored to get to do that as an official event at SXSW 2018. Last episode, I posted the audio from my live podcast at SXSW. On this episode, I will discuss some of the installations, key notes and sessions, films, and music shows that stuck out for me.  I'm combining those seemingly disparate areas because I believe they're all interconnected. Techniques musicians use to get attention can also relate to filmmakers, technologists at SXSW were taking cues from filmmakers and musicians, and so on. Plus, the festival itself declares that it is dedicated to "helping creative people achieve their goals," and so we might learn a few things about collaboration by exploring all the different ways that SXSW does that. A large part of this episode includes discussions about the various film, music, and interactive keynotes and sessions that I heard either at the festival, or after the fact through videos and audio files uploaded to the SXSW YouTube and Soundcloud pages.   SXSW 2018 Recap sections This episode is over 2.5 hours long, so I'm including time stamps for the start types of some of the different categories. Note that sometimes the timestamp may vary somewhat on the web player. Installations: 9:31 Film keynotes & sessions: 23:40 Interactive keynotes & sessions: 55:24 Music keynotes & sessions: 1:41:45 Films: 1:48:47 Music shows: 1:54:20 My take: 2:02:38 Scroll down to RELATED THINGS to get my favorite discoveries from the festival.  Next episode, I'll include an interview with another music discovery I made at the festival.  Want more coverage from SXSW? If so, you might be interested in the interactive and music coverage I did at SXSW 2017. That episode also includes my recap of my festival experience that year. Show notes for that episode are here. # In the episode, I mentioned that I was impressed by the band description for Joshua Burnside. Some music industry professionals like Wade Sutton actually specialize in helping bands write bios. To learn more about how Wade works with musicians to make their shows more engaging, check this interview I did with him. Show notes for that episode are here.   # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # The Fable House team were my guests at SXSW 2018. We're partnering together to produce distinguished music videos for bands who want to share their music in personable and unforgettable ways. # Based in Louisiana, Fable House is a production company that has produced millions of dollars worth of content. Their team has done effects work on Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Game of Thrones, and Star Trek: Into Darkness, and some of the recording artists they've worked with include Dr. John, Kendrick Lamar, and Jared Leto’s Thirty Seconds to Mars. # Let’s discuss how we can help your music stand out: podcast@nsavides.com Related Things # https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iu9_8Vsmtk   Esther Perel's speech (above) was my favorite session from SXSW 2018 Other favorite sessions  Film - Darren Aronofsky Interactive - Elon Musk Music - Keith Urban Other festival discoveries App - Otter Voice Meeting Notes Book - Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue Film - Agave: Spirit of a Nation Music - Wye Oak Podcast - This Song   # Patrick Mulhearn, the former executive director of Celtic Studios in Louisiana, shared his thoughts about HBO's Westworld exhibit. (These days he is working over at Louisiana Economic Development.) Vanity Fair's write-up about the Westworld exhibit at SXSW New York Times Op-Ed about repealing second amendment ReasonTV's People Will Die political satire video The musicians awarded the SXSW 2018 Grulke Prize Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # SXSW 2018 Sessions Discussed Ari Herstand Arnold Schwarzenegger Barry Jenkins Bernie Sanders Chris O'Neill Daniel Glass DANIELS Darren Arronfosky Elon Musk Esther Perel Ethan Hawke Ezra Klein Keith Urban Ray Kurzweil Rian Johnson with Mark Hamill Tim Ferriss Tim Gray Sadiq Khan Ta-Nehisi Coates Whurley   Books Mentioned Conspiracy: Peter Thiel, Hulk Hogan, Gawker, and the Anatomy of Intrigue Quantum Computing for Babies The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion Trust Me, I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator # Films & Shows Mentioned Agave: The Spirit of a Nation Black Panther Blaze Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Damsel  Dead Poets Society  The Director and The Jedi Everything is a Remix Jacob’s Ladder Jerry Maguire  Moonlight Mother! Oblivion Pitch Perfect Ready Player One Spheres (VR) Sriracha Star Wars: The Last Jedi  Swiss Army Man Together (VR) Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn  Westworld  Wild Honey Pie!# # Musicians Mentioned Ari Herstand Childish Gambino Chvrches The Givers Jade Bird Joshua Burnside Keith Urban Hamilton Leithauser + Rostam Tank and the Bangas Todd Rundgren Vampire Weekend Wye Oak # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Tommie Powers has an ability to spot complex data patterns in video advertising. He shares the 3 levels of video engagement and how to build conversion conversations that actually work. He’s worked with the 500 Startups incubator which produced CreditKarma, Udemy and Intercom.   Episode Highlights Understanding the growth side of video marketing through data How he was a former NASA Space Nerd and found his gift of spotting data patterns How he saw the vision that “TV was going to be on the internet” Working with 500 Startups and seeing how they THINK BIG! Why you must understand your customer and how to create conversation pieces for them. What he does when he creates new conversation campaigns Why buyers on YouTube are more valuable than buyers on Facebook Tommies next level process for overcoming objections that boost conversions Breaking down Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 engagement   Links and Resources Mentioned http://tommietraffic.com https://www.facebook.com/tommietraffic https://www.youtube.com/user/tommiepowersdotcom http://videoadsacademy.com   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going! Tommie Powers has an ability to spot complex data patterns in video advertising. He shares the 3 levels of video engagement and how to build conversion conversations that actually work. He’s worked with the 500 Startups incubator which produced CreditKarma, Udemy and Intercom.   Episode Highlights Understanding the growth side of video marketing through data How he was a former NASA Space Nerd and found his gift of spotting data patterns How he saw the vision that “TV was going to be on the internet” Working with 500 Startups and seeing how they THINK BIG! Why you must understand your customer and how to create conversation pieces for them. What he does when he creates new conversation campaigns Why buyers on YouTube are more valuable than buyers on Facebook Tommies next level process for overcoming objections that boost conversions Breaking down Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 engagement   Links and Resources Mentioned http://tommietraffic.com https://www.facebook.com/tommietraffic https://www.youtube.com/user/tommiepowersdotcom http://videoadsacademy.com   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

For the first time ever, I did a live episode of The nsavides Podcast a few days ago, and what an honor it was to do that as an official event at SXSW 2018. What's more I got to do the show with my friends and some of the most talented filmmakers I know in Louisiana: cinematographer Matt S. Bell, director-editor Misty Talley, and producer Sam Claitor. All three are from Fable House, a production company in Baton Rouge that has produced over $2 million in content. Whether shooting commercials for Toyota and Airbnb, working with artists like Kendrick Lamar and 30 Seconds to Mars, directing films with all kinds of creatures (including the dreaded zombie shark!) or doing effects work for projects like Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Game of Thrones, and Star Trek: Into Darkness, Matt, Misty, and Sam truly have experiences that run the gamut of what film production involves. Some of our discussion topics include How Matt built a reputation by taking memorable band photos Developing an artistic sensibility by collecting samples of inspiring work from others What Misty learned as an editor that makes her a better director Why Sam transitioned from vfx work on massive projects to producing films with smaller budgets How Fable House works together to develop an effects-driven sequence Essential elements of a compelling shark film Towards the end of the show, we also delve into deeper territory, discussing some of the obstacles that get in the way of the creative work we want to do and the people we want to be and how we combat those challenges, but we still tried to have some fun along the way. Since it was a live show, we decided to change it up a bit. In other words, this episode is a little different than a typical one, but I hope that you'll still get some practical suggestions and inspiration to keep your dreams alive. #   Want more coverage from SXSW? If so, you might be interested in the coverage I did at SXSW 2017, where I did a variety of interviews during the festival including New York Times best-selling author of The Perfect Storm, Sebastian Junger; director of an award-winning documentary at SXSW, Miao Wang; and esteemed film critic Leonard Maltin. Show notes for that episode are here. # Want to learn more about Fable House? Then check out this interview with Andrew Morgan Smith, the composer who has done the scores for a number of their films, including Zombie Shark and Ozark Sharks. Show notes for that episode are here.  # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here!   Fable House and I are partnering together to produce distinguished music videos for bands who want to share their music in personable and unforgettable ways. # Let’s discuss how we can help your music stand out: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things Fable House's website Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Vimeo Matt S. Bell's webite  Facebook, IMDb, Instagram, Twitter Misty Talley's website Facebook, IMDb, Instagram, Twitter Sam Claitor on Behance Facebook, IMDb, Instagram, Twitter West Without's music video "Give Me Your Heart," co-directed by Sam and shot by Matt CFX, the prosthetics company that made the remote-controlled shark fin on Ozark Sharks Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # Films & Shows Mentioned Captain America: The Winter Soldier Life After Pi Family Guy Ozark Sharks Sharknado Ten to Sing Zombie Shark   # Other People Mentioned Clay Achee, puppet maker and former guest on the show Daniel Lewis, COO of Active Entertainment, the company that has partnered with Fable House to produce a number of shark films Kolby Kember, Fable House’s vfx artist Natalie Kingston, the cinematographer on Ten to Sing # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!

Hearing the phrase work smart not hard is a lie that often circulates around the business community. This false statement is the cause of so many businesses to fail, people to feel unproductive and is a source of revenue to people peddling products. My hope is that business owners realize that we need to work smarter and harder. Sure, productivity is important. But showing up and putting in hard work is what actually moves the needle. This episode is following a different format. It’s a test. I’m not sure if it will stick. And maybe it’s just an audio to help me keep my focus in check. Let me know what you think by messaging me on Twitter www.twitter.com/spencershaw or sending me an email. Two Tramps In Mud Time - Poem by Robert FrostBut yield who will to their separation,My object in living is to uniteMy avocation and my vocationAs my two eyes make one in sight.Only where love and need are one,And the work is play for mortal stakes,Is the deed ever really doneFor Heaven and the future's sakes.   Links and Resources Mentioned Essential Craftsman YouTube - https://youtu.be/qP1AmDRhoas Two Tramps In Mud Time by Robert Frost - https://youtu.be/y5LBLhGZJHc Karen Waksman at www.retailmba.com   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

Brothers Daniel and Jesse Reaux have been playing music since they were kids. After a couple of encouraging open mic sessions, they drew upon some of their musical influences from bluegrass, the blues, and outlaw country and partnered with some of their musician friends to form The Rayo Brothers.  In their current lineup, they have Jordan Ardoin on bass, Lance Kelehan on drums and mandolin, and Sarah Jayde Williams on the fiddle. Daniel plays the guitar and Jesse plays the banjo, and both of the brothers do the vocals. Since the band's inception they've played all across the South, including shows at SXSW, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Festival Internationale, House of Blues New Orleans, and Gilley's Dallas. They are scheduled to do another showcase for Jazz Fest this year on May 3rd. Some of the discussion topics include How the band got their start and developed their sound The appeal of old-time traditions and throwback styles How a distinct music video can help a band get noticed What other bands should keep in mind when shooting music videos Tips for filmmakers who want to shoot videos with bands Budgeting for music videos, tours, and album releases Building a fan base one show at a time At the end of the episode, you can hear the song "Red River Blues," which comes from the band's latest album, Take You For a Drive.  If you like exploring some of the music traditions that The Rayo Brothers reference in their music, you might appreciate this interview I did with Scott Rosenbaum, the filmmaker behind Sidemen, a documentary that premiered at SXSW in 2016 and tells the story of the Grammy-winning sidemen who played alongside legendary bluesmen Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf and developed their own musical voices along the way. Show notes for that episode are here: # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here!   Fable House and I are partnering together to produce distinguished music videos for bands who want to share their music in personable and unforgettable ways. # Based in Louisiana, Fable House is a production company that has produced millions of dollars worth of content. Their team has done effects work on Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Game of Thrones, and Star Trek: Into Darkness, and some of the recording artists they've worked with include Dr. John, Kendrick Lamar, and Jared Leto’s Thirty Seconds to Mars. # Let’s discuss how we can help your music stand out: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things "Coronet" music video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx90tjA1-0E The Rayo Brothers website The band on  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube Their "Gunslinger" music video The line up for Jazz Fest 2018 on May 3rd, when the band will be playing The original Twitter announcement from @JazzFest Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # Films & Shows Mentioned Bonnie & Clyde (2013) # Musicians Mentioned Bill Monroe Bob Dylan Chuck Berry Hank Williams Johnny Cash Mumford & Sons  Owl City  The Rayo Brothers # Other People Mentioned Alexander the Great  John Paul Summers, director of the "Gunslinger" music video Logan LeBlanc, cinematographer on "Gunslinger" Oracle of Delphi # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

Startups and established businesses should use freelancers as a catalyst for growth and in this episode Connor Gillivan of FreeeUp.com shares hiring and management strategies. If you’re looking to expand your business with virtual help this episode is for you.   BONUS - Special listener gift from Connor where he will personally answer your hiring questions and help with that process https://calendly.com/connor-gillivan   Episode Highlights Two challenges every business owner should avoid when hiring. When you should be hiring and when it's too late. Management tips, systems insights and obstacles to avoid. Why slow growth may be the smarter strategy for cash flow. The exact questions to ask freelancers and how to manage small to large projects.   Connect with Connor Gillivan https://freeeup.com https://www.facebook.com/connorgillivan https://www.linkedin.com/in/connorgillivan   Links and Resources Mentioned Special promo code: BizGrowth25 for $25 credit https://freeeup.com   www.skype.com www.trello.com www.Gsuite.google.com   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

This is my commentary based on prior conversation with Garrett Kruithof, an actor who has performed in projects like A&E's Bonnie & Clyde, Deepwater Horizon, and Starz's Magic City. I discuss some of my takeaways from my conversation with Garrett and then I comment on some of the films and TV shows that I watched to prepare for the interview. Some of the discussion topics include Working within a community to gain traction in the industry How filmmakers can get actors to adjust their performances Sex and violence on screen and how its depictions in Magic City influenced me Why so many Hollywood purveyors of violence seem so outspoken on the gun debate The kinds of assumptions I sometimes make about a director behind any given project Why setting a good example on screen and in reality can make a difference. In case you missed it, you can play my interview with Garrett below. Show notes for that episode are here:  # Sponsor for this Episode   nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # Let’s talk about what we can do together.  #   Some of the team from Fable House and I will be doing a special live podcast on March 14 at SXSW 2018. If you plan to attend the festival, we hope you'll join us! # Email: podcast@nsavides.com. # Related Things https://vimeo.com/229522121 Garrett in Shakespeare on the Range, my favorite performance of his   Tim Ferriss's interview with Senator Cory Booker Music for the show provided by Rob Costlow # Films & Shows Mentioned 99 Homes Bonnie & Clyde (2013) Braveheart Deepwater Horizon Devil’s Acid Godfather Little Shop of Horrors Mad Men Magic City  Mr. Right My Big Fat Greek Wedding The Iceman Shakespeare on the Range The Shape of Water   # Books Mentioned Crime and Punishment Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption  A Tale of Two Cities # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Say hello on Twitter:  @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!  

Getting your products into big box retailers seems like an overwhelming task and that’s why most people avoid it and focus on Amazon selling. Karen Waksman is going to share why selling to large retailers may be easier than Amazon and a whole lot more profitable.   Karen is the real deal when it comes to retail relationships and retail selling. In this episode she’s helping us see a new growth strategy that often adds millions to the bottom line of business owners with not a tremendous amount of additional work. She also explains how to scale these product orders even if you’re tight on cash reserves.   Episode Highlights Why retail is often one of the biggest return on investments for product owners. How to get manufacturing and inventory capital without any cash out of pocket. The magic questions to ask yourself for creating the right product. Cash flow and how and when you get paid. The #1 mistake most people make when starting out in the retail world. Why boring products won’t cut it. How you can sell to a retail chain under their own private label brand. Karen demystifies the relationship with retail buyers and why it's not what you expect. How the real money is made in this industry. How adding retail can dramatically impact your company valuation.   Connect with Karen Waksman https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-waksman-aba7421 https://www.facebook.com/Karen-Waksman-206091316091635/ https://www.amazon.com/Karen-Waksman/e/B00A8S2C8C   Links and Resources Mentioned http://retailmba.com https://retailmbalive.com   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!  

There’s a lot of hype, speculation and confusion around cryptocurrencies. Today I’ve brought on my go-to source, Scott Paul to talk about cryptos. As business owners its critical for us to understand how the financial landscape is changing and see if this is something we want to accept as a form of currency. We are not creating a product about cryptocurrencies and we do not endorse any products or training about it. Also, we are not affiliates or making any offers to products or services. This is a genuine conversation between friends that may give you a new perspective on technology adoption.   Episode Highlights Why all cryptocurrency investors are speculators How to view risk and anticipate volatility Understanding how www.coinbase.com was a game changer Why this may be the answer to our fiat currency and why we are pioneers Connect with Scott Paul https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottpaul2 Links and Resources Mentioned www.coinbase.com https://inside.com/bitcoin is a newsletter I subscribe that I recommend Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!  

As a business owner you know that access to capital is one of the most important things in your business. In fact, access to cash is often the constraint that prevents owners from growing their product line, expanding payroll or increasing ad spend. Today’s guest Gerri Detweiler is the world's leading expert about business credit and she’ll explain what business credit is, how to establish business credit and strategies and timelines for getting access to capital.   Gerri is the Education Director at www.nav.com which is the leading platform for business credit which gives people access to their business credit score for free.   Episode Highlights The differences between personal credit and business credit and why anyone can check your business credit report Surprising reasons why business owners should check their business report Business owners roadmap of where to start establishing credit Payment history is critical Start establishing credit now Go through the show notes so you can see where you can establish credit lines Get your free business credit report from Nav.com   Connect with Gerri Detweiler https://www.gerridetweiler.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerridetweiler https://twitter.com/gerridetweiler   Links and Resources Mentioned www.nav.com Resources Mentioned https://www.nav.com/marketplace/business-credit-cards https://www.quill.com https://www.grainger.com https://www.uline.com https://www.nav.com/blog/which-credit-cards-can-help-me-build-business-credit-25633 https://www.nav.com/resource/do-business-credit-cards-report-to-personal-credit    Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

Oscar Chavez has a remarkable story about losing 169 lbs, being on The Voice TV show and now running a successful health coaching company. In this interview Oscar and Spencer talk about why understanding your customers language and mindset is so critical and why he’s focused on building a community for his customers.   Episode Highlights What he did after a complete stranger told him he should get weight loss surgery Battling the subconscious fears of being overweight and finding ways to quiet those fears How he overcame the physical weight and emotional weight Why eating less and and working out more isn’t the solution to the problem How the wrong information in the health industry sets people up for failure when they don’t even know it Why you need to be obsessed with intimately knowing your customers The principle of focusing on getting to basecamp first When you have the right accountability in place it’s hard to fail Human centered design - Understanding the customers language Why you need to cut out separation between you and your customers   Connect with Oscar Chavez https://twitter.com/fattofitfoodie   https://www.instagram.com/fattofitfoodiecoach   Links and Resources Mentioned http://healthwithresults.com   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw Email Spencer at spencer@businessgrowthpodcast.com   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!

We all come up with great ideas but only a small fraction of those ideas see light and even less actually get capital behind them. Scott Paul shares his perspective from selling multiple companies and investing in 25 startups. He talks about what he looks for in founders and why it's more about the person than the idea.   We also have a conversation with Austin Emery who runs influencer marketing for one of the largest brands in the world. He also shares his thoughts on where the influencer world is going in the future and how products can align with that business model.   Episode Highlights What Scott looks for when he’s investing in a founder and idea The next innovation for influencer marketing Why having a track record is more important than ever How come Scott is looking for ideas Amazon can’t push out of the marketplace How Austin is able to spot the magic behind the scene in the influencer world   Connect with Scott and Austin https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottpaul2 https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-emery-06677524   Links and Resources Mentioned http://hyperactivecap.com https://www.wooly.com https://www.kickstarter.com https://www.indiegogo.com   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   Spencer Shaw is the host of Business Growth and his role as host is to dive into the conversations that will help you grow your business. Reach out to him on Twitter @spencershaw or email at spencer@businessgrowthpodcast.com   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!