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Today's Market Explained with Brian Kasal#157 The Capital Markets Toolbox: Navigating Pitfalls w/ Dane Sanders | Madison Street CapitalDownload the “65 Investment Terms You MUST Know to Reach Your Financial Goals” for FREE by going to https://TodaysMarketExplained.com/
Dane Sanders (http://www.madisonstreetcapital.com/), the Managing Director of Madison Street Capital in Chicago. Dane provides an update on the corporate finance world in the middle market area, which is where the company operates. He discusses the impact of recent economic challenges such as inflation and layoffs, and shares his insights on why 2023 is expected to be a good year, especially for M&A in the middle market.
In this episode Brian and Dane Sand...2023-03-2431 min
LytePodDane Sanders - Smart Cities, Urban LightWalking the walk isn't easy, but when it comes to rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty, lighting design firm Clanton & Associates and their President, Dane Sanders, make it look natural. Dane isn’t just a theorist, he and his colleagues have a passion for pushing lighting progress: putting into practice advanced ideas and technologies, and bringing stakeholders together to work through the detailed challenges of real-world applications. Listen in as we chat with Dane about the "smartest" way to tackle "smart cities," some of the strategies his firm uses to support meaningful collaboration, and what it's li...2023-02-0230 min
Life Church Dane County PodcastBen Sanders | More Than All | Life Church Dane CountyHave you ever heard it said that God wants all of you? Well that is true, but He does stop right there He wants your all and more than that. Today's message teaches how to learn that and how to live that. Guest Preacher: Ben Sanders, Pastor of Revelation Frisco in Frisco, TXLike 👍 Comment 💬 Share 📲Need Prayer? Call 608-352-8262, we will pray for youFor Salvation or To Become a Member just Text "LIFE" to 608-413-3338Ways To Give: Cashapp $LifeDane or click here: 2022-09-1439 min
Blue Collar CultureGet Your Employees To Care As Much As You Do With Dane SandersWe all know that not every job will be our dream job. But that doesn't mean we can't find ways to love our current jobs. But how can leaders help employees love theirs? That is what Dane Sanders, Co-Founder and CEO of Tell Me Your Dreams, speaks about today. Dane helps business owners build cultures their teams love. At Tell Me Your Dreams, Dane interrupts the burnout cycle by helping employees achieve their dreams and promoting self-discovery, personal responsibility, and meaning at work. In this episode, Dane talks about how leaders can become strong and awake and get employees to...2022-08-0928 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersTim Arnold on Leading with ANDToday’s conversation with Tim Arnold explores the gray areas that organization leaders encounter when faced with questions that don’t have black and white answers. We seem to be conditioned from an early age to see life in terms of either/or, right and wrong, good and evil, especially when it comes to problem solving. And there’s nothing wrong with this. In fact, it’s an incredibly useful tool for leaders to have. But what about the gray areas? What if polarizing the issue only makes it worse? How do we navigate questions of fairness, values, and creating...2022-07-0625 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersAmit Gupta on Optimism in a Pessimist's WorldAmit Gupta is an entrepreneur, writer, and serial optimist. He’s also a personal friend of Dane’s, and in this episode, Dane and Amit discuss the past, the present, and - with Amit’s own brand of optimistic clarity - the future. Amit is, in his own words a “relatively successful entrepreneur”, though we would argue his success is more than relative. Among other various startups, he is the founder of Photojojo, an online photography store which he sold in 2014 after recovering from an aggressive form of leukemia. From there, he began exploring his creative side as a scienc...2022-06-2336 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJaz Ampaw-Farr on BelongingJaz Ampaw-Farr is no stranger to feeling like an outsider. In this podcast, Jaz shares her personal story from her earliest days as a girl who seemingly had no name, to where she is now as a wife and mother, successful businesswoman, and survivor. Jaz’s keystone message is that you need to believe that you belong. It’s a feeling that we can cultivate, what she calls a habit. This habit/feeling has little to do with data or evidence, although those can sometimes intersect with our thoughts and feelings about ourselves. It’s about relying on your...2022-06-0839 min
Business Owner Breakthrough PodcastSix words that will change your life with Dane SandersText PeteDane Sanders is a leader! He’s the CEO of Tell Me Your Dreams and an in-demand facilitator for workshops across the continent. Fun little fact, we found out that we spent some of our early years in the same rural area that no one has ever heard of! Dane was a pleasure to chat with and you’ll be able to put his concept into play right away!Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from our discussion in this episode:The six words that will change the way you thin...2021-11-3019 min
UnlockedInviting dreams to discover drive: Helping people work to live, not the other way around with Dane SandersEvery leader dreams of a staff who cares as much about their organization as they do. But employees have their own dreams—and there’s a good chance they haven’t connected their job and their aspirations in any meaningful way. In some cases, aspirations and dreams may not exist at all. It’s no wonder people are feeling unmotivated and uninspired in their work todayThis week on Unlocked, we're grateful to host Dane Sanders, who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tell Me Your Dreams. Dane and his team of world-class mental health professionals, trainers, and coac...2021-11-0950 min
ManKind PodcastWhy Men Should Choose Discomfort | Dane Sanders | Ep #046Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). Dane Sanders is the founder of Men Of Discomfort, a group of men committed to voluntary discomfort through challenging the mind, body, and spirit over a 90-day period. Dane joins Brandon to talk about how we as human beings have become so accustomed to the daily luxuries of life, that we have disconnected from the resilience and fortitude that comes from challenging ourselves.You’re Going To Love This Episode if:You want to get your EDGE...2021-11-031h 04
The Dare to Dream PodcastDTD #46: Practical Philosophy, the Hero's Journey & Modern Courage, with Dane SandersStar Wars. Lord of the Rings. Harry Potter. The Lion King.
In the classic hero’s journey, the hero leaves the familiar and sets out into the unknown. They face adversity and fall to their knees. Yet, they overcome, and return home to share with the world what they learned.
Each of us is on our hero’s journey. However, it’s never as clean and clear-cut as it is in the movies. The journey is messy, painful, and downright terrifying. Sometimes we act the hero; often we act the coward. On our journey, there will b...2021-10-271h 00
Perfectly Mentored with Jason PortnoyEP94: Dane Sanders: Helping People ThriveWorkplace culture can be a bit tricky. You know it’s important to keep positive, but how do you really promote that? The employee-employer relationship may just be the key to a thriving business. Dane Sanders is the CEO of tellmeyourdreams.com, a therapeutic and performance coaching company whose proven methodology elevates the grit, mental health, and dreams of your best people. He holds an undergraduate degree in business and a graduate degree in philosophy. He’s also authored two best-selling books on the business of creativity and is the host of The Converge Podcast. On thi...2020-12-2252 minPerfectly Mentored with Jason PortnoyEP94: Dane Sanders: Helping People ThriveWorkplace culture can be a bit tricky. You know it’s important to keep positive, but how do you really promote that? The employee-employer relationship may just be the key to a thriving business. Dane Sanders is the CEO of tellmeyourdreams.com, a therapeutic and performance coaching company whose proven methodology elevates the grit, mental health, and dreams of your best people. He holds an undergraduate degree in business and a graduate degree in philosophy. He’s also authored two best-selling books on the business of creativity and is the host of The Converge Podcast. On thi...2020-12-2252 minConverge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJoe Lemay on Overcoming Failure to Become a Crowdfunding Hit That Can LastFailure is a Part of the Testing Process, Keep TryingJoe Lemay is an entrepreneur who was enamored with the idea of developing an idea and finding a way to get it fully funded by potential consumers who believe he can follow through and provide that new product. Initially, he started out trying to develop and promote an app on this consumer-driven platform. However, he quickly learned that when it comes to Kickstarter and Indiegogo, they are better suited for physical products and gadgets. Even though his initial project was not successful long-term, he cont...2020-08-2544 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersDavid Jay on How To Go From Freelance Photographer To EntrepreneurMany of the people who listen to Converge are creatives – freelance photographers, artists, interior designers, and others. They know that moving from the time-for-money trade that freelancing requires to the establishment of a business as an entrepreneur is not easy. If you’re reading this, you are likely one of those people.
David Jay is a guy whose journey from freelancer to business owner was very natural in terms of how he was gifted, but that doesn t mean it was easy. He s experienced many obstacles along the way, the biggest one being himself. Join Dane and...2018-11-0641 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersTheresa Christine on How to Pursue an Adventurous Life in the Midst of NormalIt only takes one Google search to find hundreds, maybe even thousands of people telling you to pursue an adventurous life. Many of them define that as a lifestyle that abandons the normal things of life like a career and a stable home environment in exchange for a nomadic approach to life. But what if you don t want to abandon those things, but still want adventure to be a regular part of your life? Theresa Christine can help you. It s what she does.
This episode of Converge highlights the tension between the desire many of...2018-10-2639 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersTaylor Jones and Eric Brown on Leveraging the Internet for GoodThe internet is a pervasive thing, gobbling up time as well as bandwidth. Dane s guests on this episode of Converge are co-leaders of a web design team whose primary purpose is to leverage the internet for good. Taylor Jones and Eric Brown have been fast friends of Dane s ever since he first heard about their company, Whiteboard and had his initial conversation with them. Why was their such a chemistry? Because they share a common heartbeat, a common desire to see the world become a better place through the intentionality of people who strive to make their...2018-10-0945 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJosh Muccio from Gimlet on Doing Great Work To Create Your OpportunityYour opportunity to make it big with your creative endeavors is no longer something others are in control of. You can influence your own success tremendously – primarily through doing great work and networking at the same time. Josh Muccio is a great example of a person who did make it big by being picked up by a big company in his industry, but it s not because they gave him permission – it s because they noticed the great work he was already doing. Dane invited Josh on the show a second time because his story illustrates how creatives can open...2018-09-1346 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJustin Zoradi on Why We Were Made For These TimesJustin Zoradi believes with the strongest conviction that without exception, we were made for these times. That means you – and it means me. But many of us wonder how that can be true when we are saddled with self-doubt and the haunting voices of failures, abuses, and regrets from the past. Justin has a contagious and unique way of describing his belief – and you’ll enjoy hearing him explain it as he and Dane discuss the purpose every human being is intended to make in the world, on this episode of Converge.
In the end, we are all ou...2018-08-2732 min
The Photo Report006 Strengthen Your Brand with Dane SandersDane Sanders is a business coach for independent creatives and photographers, an author, a photographer, and founder of The GoBe Collective, which he started to help creatives increase the value they are bringing into the world.
In this conversation Dane has with Braedon, they talk through common mistakes small businesses and photographers make. They go over what it takes to run a successful and sustainable business, balancing (or un-balancing) family and work, and some efficiency tools Dane uses and suggests.
Life is too short. If you want to make a mark, you can't be lazy.
Balance is actually not what to...2018-06-1551 min
Grow Your Video BusinessSSP Throwback: Why You Need To Ditch The Shortcuts And Do The Work w/ Dane SandersThis week we're throwing it back to one of our all-time greatest hit episodes, and one that personally had the some of the greatest impact on me and my business. We're talking with Dane Sanders all about what it means to ditch the shortcuts in our businesses and do the work we need to do. Dane spent 12 years as a professional photographer before a “leadership book [he] snuck into the photography community” took off and helped him realize that he had more to offer the world. He now works as a speaker, coach, has written two best-selling books...2018-04-2338 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersDonald Miller on How a Clear Story Multiplies Impact and Profits For Your BrandThere are few things we humans enjoy as much as a good story. Doesn’t it make sense that brands should make use of that fact? This episode of Converge features Donald Miller, the brilliant mind behind the idea of creating a Storybrand. The insights he has gleaned from years as a writer and publisher about the power of story and the impact stories have on the human psyche are something he has powerfully brought to the marketplace through what he teaches about being a Storybrand. In this conversation you are going to hear Donald’s insight into a numb...2018-02-0539 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersVincent Pugliese on The Power of Mindset in the Pursuit of FreedomAre you sacrificing your dream to make money? Does your job leave you little time to do what you love? Does time freedom seem forever out of reach? Vincent Pugliese the guest on this episode of Converge would have answered YES to all three of these questions. He was working a full time job that barely paid the bills. He desperately wanted to pursue his passion for photography but was held back by financial stress. In this episode of Converge Dane dives deep into the mindset and choices that took Vincent from a struggling amateur photographer to a successful...2017-12-2128 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersBryan and Shannon Miles on The Power of a Virtual AssistantDo you feel swamped with your business? Are you wearing too many hats and can t seem to focus on what is important, the things only you can do? This episode of Converge might offer a solution. Your host Dane Sanders interviews Bryan and Shannon Miles of Belay Solutions. Bryan and Shannon specialize in connecting you with the perfect Virtual Assistant to meet your needs. And the best part is, they are US based. No more language barrier or communication deficit. Only the best virtual Assistants can make it into the Belay Solutions program so you are guaranteed to...2017-12-0533 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJaz Ampaw-Farr on Conviction Is The Key To Success,Success is a term that is used heavily in our culture. Success is the thing that everyone works to attain, some people are born into success while others stumble upon it. You may be tempted to blame your situation or your upbringing for your lack of success. In many cases, those things appear to play a role but do they determine your potential? In this episode of Converge, Dane Sanders interviews Jaz Ampaw-Farr and she answers that question with a deafening NO. Success is not determined by your circumstances. Your conviction to attain your full potential is the driving...2017-11-2153 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersDr. Ben Houltberg on What It Means to Thrive In Life and How To Do ItAll of us want to thrive in life. Without exception. But what it takes to truly do that is the question we seem to have the most difficult time answering. Dane s guest on this episode is the leader of an organization called, The Thrive Center for Human Development. Can you imagine what it must be like to spend your life studying what it takes for human beings to thrive? Dr. Ben Houltberg has made it his life s mission and in this conversation, you ll be the beneficiary of his years of research and as a result, discover...2017-10-2636 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersHeather Vickery on Conquering Fear and the Limiting Beliefs Behind ItStrangely ingrained in the fabric of who we are as human beings is this thing called fear. But if you look a bit more deeply you ll see that fear always flows out of a belief we re having about ourselves or something outside us. Heather Vickery is a success coach who is incredibly insightful at helping people identify and conquer the fear that holds them back – and she does it by identifying limiting beliefs and disproving them in her client’s full view. It’s an amazing approach that makes so much sense – and it’s proven to be a game...2017-10-0524 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersMike Michalowicz on Running a Profitable Business, Stress-FreeIt s not easy to run a profitable business. Stats prove it to be true. A very high percentage of businesses do not show a profit and Mike Michalowicz believes it s because business owners don t plan on profit first. Mike is on a mission to eliminate entrepreneurial poverty. He believes creatives and business owners work too hard bringing value into the world to struggle with profitability. And the stress it adds to everyday life is unacceptable. In this conversation, you ll hear Mike share his profit first strategy and you ll learn how applying it has liberated...2017-09-2234 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersEvan Sharma on Life as a World-Renowned Painter at 13 Years OldIt s not every day that you get to talk at length with a world-renowned artist. Even rarer is the opportunity to speak with one who has been labeled a child prodigy. Evan Sharma didn t begin painting until he was 9 or 10 years old. He remembers seeing the Mona Lisa when his family visited the Louvre and being inspired by the fact that such a small painting has had an impact on so many people. That inspired him to try painting. Fast forward only a handful of years and his work is being praised worldwide and he s running...2017-08-1822 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJohn Fox on Leaving Academia To Become An EntrepreneurNOTE: DANE’S AUDIO HAD SOME GLITCHES BUT THE CONTENT WAS TOO GOOD NOT TO SHARE.
Don t you love success stories? Especially the kind where the successful person bucks the conventions of the day and does something unexpected and it works? John Fox has that kind of story. He left a tenure track position in academia to develop a business designed to serve others through providing the information and resources they were looking for. It s an encouraging and dare we say it, inspiring story for anyone who wants to pursue their dreams but isn t su...2017-08-0734 min
Grow Your Video BusinessWhy You Need To Ditch The Shortcuts And Do The Work w/ Dane SandersOk, so to be completely honest, I don’t even know how to sum up my conversation with today’s guest, Dane Sanders. I left our call completely jacked up, inspired, and motivated to be better, and I have a feeling this episode is going to do the same for you. Dane spent 12 years as a professional photographer before a “leadership book [he] snuck into the photography community” took off and helped him realize that he had more to offer the world. He now works as a speaker, coach, has written two best-selling books, is the founder of Faste...2017-07-3034 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersSeth Godin on Making The Difference You Were Meant To MakeAre you ready to make THE difference you were put on the planet to make? Many people answer yes but quickly discover that the best of intentions are hard to carry out in light of the discouraging conversations they have with themselves. Seth Godin has written extensively about what he calls the lizard brain or monkey mind. It s that part of us that tells us we can t, even though we really want to. This conversation with Seth is characteristically packed with insight and mindset shifts about how to do the work without getting bogged down in limiting...2017-07-0526 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersDarrell Vesterfelt on Using Effective Email Communication To Build Relationships and Sales
Effective email communication is something of an enigma. All fo us h ave full SPAM filters and still receive plenty of emails we don’t really care to see. But there are those few email sequences we receive, the ones that truly bring value, the ones that are helpful and thoughtful and kind, that we can t wait to see pop up in our inboxes. If you re going to make money from the creative endeavors you re pursuing online you ve got to learn how to craft THAT kind of email so you can establish and ma...2017-01-0234 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJosh Muccio on Using The Pitch To Stand Out From the Crowd
The Pitch is an amazing podcast where investors and creatives come together via audio in a Shark Tank type atmosphere to explore possible funding and joint venture opportunities. But it s even better than that. There s a reality to the show that you don t get from its television counterpart and a lot of that happens because of the way the host – and Dane s guest on this episode of Converge, Josh Muccio – handles the show. On this episode of Converge, Dane and Josh chat about ways creatives like you can use the principles of a...2017-01-0238 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJess Levin on Finding Brand Differentiation To Stand Out From The Crowd
Brand differentiation is not something that comes naturally when you re in a crowded space. It requires a lot of thought and literal soul-searching to discover what makes your product or service different from your competition. Jess Levin Conroy and her business, Carats and Cakes are great examples of what that looks like when done right. Jess is a native of Laguna Beach, California and attended the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, she began her career at Burch Creative Capital where she helped manage investments and brand development for a portfolio that includes C. Wonder...2016-12-2224 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersPaige Chenault on How To Find Your Calling By Taking The First Step
Have you ever wondered how you can find your calling? Is there really such a thing for everyone? Today s guest is Dane s friend Paige Chenault. Page started and grew a very successful event planning business that was bringing in revenue on a large scale. But as the passion turned into a job she realized that an idea that had been bouncing around in her head was more along the lines of what she wanted to do deep down – and she took the leap. On this episode of Converge, you ll hear Paige s story, wh...2016-11-0145 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersDr. Sanjay Sharma on How To Create In Uncreative Industries
Medical education is not something you think of getting through an online course. There s so much detail, so much minutia – you expect that you d HAVE to sit in a classroom or do work in a lab to do it well. But Dr. Sanjay Sharma doesn t think that s necessarily true, especially in light of the methods of learning that work best for the millennial generation that s entering med school these days. On this episode, med school meets creativity as we unpack the truly innovative things Sanjay and his team are doing to...2016-10-1134 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersPaco de Leon on The Financial Side of Creativity
The business side of creativity is something many artists struggle with. Of course, there s the philosophical side of whether or not it s about the money or the art. But that s a different discussion. On this episode, we re concerned with how to go about the business side of being a creative without driving yourself crazy or making yourself feel dumb. To address the issue in a common sense, low-pressure way Dane invited Paco de Leon on the show. She s, first of all, an artist – a musician who has also been gifted with a...2016-09-2626 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersSrini Rao on The Journey Toward Mastery and The Art of Being Unmistakable
Mastery in anything is difficult to achieve.
We all know that intuitively. But there s something in human nature that pushes us to look for the easy way, the shortcut, the exception to that rule. Today s guest is Srini Rao, a man who has discovered his path to mastery somewhat by accident and can attest to the fact that mastery by no means comes easily. In this conversation, you ll get to hear how Srini has reached the levels of success he has – as an author and podcaster – and what he s learned along the...2016-09-1336 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersAaron Anastasi on Overcoming Fear by Getting Started
Overcoming fear is a challenge for all of us.
Of course, we don t always recognize what our fears are, or even that we are afraid, but with careful examination most of us discover that we have fears – of a variety of things – that are holding us back in life. Today s guest is Aaron Anastasi, a very accomplished guy who s come from one of the most under resourced backgrounds you can imagine. There s nothing about his upbringing or heritage that indicates he should be a success on the level he is...2016-08-3033 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersSarah Green Carmichael from Harvard Business Review on The Habits of Successful People
The habits of successful people are something almost everyone is interested in – it doesn t matter if you re a creative, a stay at home mom, or a CEO.
If there were a switch we could throw that would make us more creative most of us would do it. What is it that makes those who are ultra successful stand apart from the rest of the crowd.? Dane s guest today, Sarah Green Carmichael is a person who s taken a deep dive into the subject over th...2016-08-1631 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersBrad Montague from Kid President on How Everyone Has A Gift
The video phenomena of Kid President has swept the world in the past few years – but it didn t start as a plan to create a viral video series. It started with a simple idea. Let s make something that brings encouragement and hope to the world. The guy who had that idea is the guest on this episode of Converge, Brad Montague. The idea for Kid President was born in the midst of the harsh climate of an election year and the right set of people came together to make it happen. Wi...2016-08-0325 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersKevin Kelly on Futurist Visions and How To Take Advantage Of The Inevitable
If you could speak with a person who sees the future clearly, mindful of the ways technological advances we re making today will impact what is to come, what questions would you ask that person?
This conversation with Kevin Kelly is EXACTLY that for Dane, his opportunity to speak with a person who many have called visionary and who has long impacted the way he thinks and works in the new digital economy. Kevin is co-founder of Wired Magazine and many notable organizations and online communities as well as author of several bestselling...2016-07-0843 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersConverge: Season One Finale
In this final episode of Season 1 of Converge Podcast, Dane Sanders gives an update on what’s been happening the last few months with the podcast and shares what’s coming in Season 2. This behind-the-scenes look will bring you up to speed on all the exciting things happening with Converge, our new home on the web and what’s coming later this year.
Links Mentioned on the Show
The new home of Converge Podcast: Fastermind.co
Our annual event for creative entrepreneurs: GO Summit
Jumpstart your daily writing...2016-07-0507 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersTara Gentile on How to Create Products That Sell
Dane Sanders is joined by business strategist, Tara Gentile, to explore how to create products that sell. They address questions to consider and common mistakes to avoid when building out your big idea.
Some of the topics covered:
How to create a product people actually want to buy.
How to package your product in a way that makes sense to others.
The best, first step in marketing.
Common mistakes and assumptions to avoid when creating products.
Tara Gentile
Tara is the creator of Quiet Power Strategy and the founder of
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Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersCharla Avery on Quitting Your Day Job
Dane is joined by Charla Avery, photographer and GoBe Collective community member, to talk about how she quit her day job to pursue photography full-time.
Some of the topics covered:
How mindset is more important than circumstances.
The catalyst that led to her making the jump to quit her day job and pursue photography full-time.
The elements many creatives forget that are required to run a successful business.
Charla Avery
Charla recently left the classroom to pursue full time entrepreneurship as a Wedding & Portrait photographer and the boss lady at Studio...2015-10-1728 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJay Allison from The Moth on The New Public Radio
Radio legend Jay Allison joins Dane Sanders to talk public radio, new public radio and ways Jay and others are working to bridge the two in new ways.
Some of the topics covered:
How Jay first entered the world of public radio.
How radio has evolved from transmitters to internet broadcast and the differences.
Transom and its role in bridging public radio and the online community.
Jay Allison
Jay Allison is an independent journalist and leader in public broadcasting. He produces The Moth Radio Hour and has created dozens of documentary...2015-09-1525 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersKohl Crecelius on Starting a Socially Conscious Business
Kohl Crecelius joins Dane Sanders to talk about making social change with your business. Kohl is the CEO and Co-founder of Krochet Kids intl. is a non-profit lifestyle brand employing nearly 300 people globally. They are reimagining the global apparel industry by providing an unrivaled level of transparency to our products each piece is hand-signed by the person who made it.
Some of the topics covered:
The purpose behind Krochet Kids.
The importance of starting with a great product.
Measuring social impact.
How to start a non-profit or socially conscious business.
Kohl Crecelius
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Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersSteve Pratt on Learning By Doing
Dane Sanders is joined by podcaster and storyteller, Steve Pratt. Steve is part of the team that created Slack Variety Pack, the first podcast from a company that s purely audience-focused.
Some of the topics covered:
Steve s passion for storytelling.
The exciting 2nd wave resurgence of podcasting.
Branded entertainment podcasts.
Launching your art, not just talking about it.
Learn by doing.
Steve Pratt
Steve Pratt is fascinated by what grabs people’s attention and what keeps people’s attention. He loves experimenting with new ways of telling stories, reaching and enga...2015-08-2530 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersSarah Armstrong on Opportunity, Talent and Business
Designer Sarah Armstrong joins Dane to talk about the process of building her business, the challenges of being an entrepreneur and how to leverage opportunity with talent.
Some of the Topics Covered:
How to connect an eclectic set of deliverables into a career.
Building strong client relationships.
The challenges of standing out in our creative entrepreneur economy.
Sarah Armstrong
Sarah Armstrong is a designer meets organizer who manages to wield the powers of both sides of her brain, usually for the greater good. A Northern-Nevada native, she transplanted to Orange County...2015-08-1829 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersRachel Hofstetter on Developing Successful Marketing Relationships
Author, PR expert and entrepreneur, Rachel Hofstetter joins Dane to talk about developing successful marketing relationships by connecting people and ideas through story.
Some of the topics covered:
What is story and how do you use it to market your business.
What is PR.
The “Give. Give. Get” mentality and the significant impact it can make in your business.
Rachel Hofstetter
For years, Rachel Hofstetter was paid to eat and drink as the food editor at O, the Oprah Magazine. But besides the copious amounts of chocolate and cheese, her favorite part...2015-08-1131 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersNick Loper on Side Hustling
Dane Sanders is joined by author, entrepreneur and founder of SideHustleNation.com, Nick Loper.
Some of the topics covered:
How to diversify risk by starting a business on the side while you keep your day job.
How Nick finally left the corporate world for a career in several part-time businesses.
A variety of outcomes for side hustling.
Nick Loper
Nick Loper helps people earn money outside of their day job. He s an author, online entrepreneur, and life-long student in the game of business. His latest role is as Chief Side...2015-08-0429 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersTodd Henry on Finding Your Authentic Voice
Author, speaker and creative Todd Henry joins Dane Sanders to talk about finding your authentic voice and his latest book Louder Than Words.
Some of the topics covered:
Building blocks for finding your authentic voice.
The difference in developing your voice vs. finding your voice.
How your platform effects your voice.
How your impact informs your voice.
3 layers of your voice: identity, vision and mastery.
Todd Henry
Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of three books (The Accidental...2015-07-2827 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersStarlee Kine from The Mystery Show on Curiosity As The Catalyst for Interesting Stories
In this episode Dane Sanders is joined by Starlee Kine, host of the hit podcast, Mystery Show.
Some of the topics covered:
How Starlee went from intern to producer at This American Life.
The creation of Mystery Show.
The growing trend of journalistic, narrative podcasts.
The future of podcasts.
Curiosity as the catalyst for interesting stories.
Starlee Kine
Writer and producer, Starlee Kine, has made her career making audio stories for shows like This American Life, The Moth Radio Hour and Wiretap. Starlee also writes for the New York Times, New...2015-07-2127 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersRachel Rodgers on Getting Your Legal House In Order
Dane Sanders is joined by business lawyer Rachel Rodgers to talk about the importance of getting your legal house in order as a creative entrepreneur. If you re tempted to skip this episode in an effort to save yourself from a half hour of legalese, don t. Rachel has a knack for making law fun. This conversation might just change your perspective on how getting yourself set up legally can create massive opportunity for you and your business.
Some of the topics covered:
Rachel s path non-traditional path to building her law practice.
The...2015-07-1429 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJon Hart on Creativity, Collaboration & Social Change
Dane Sanders is joined by Jon Hart, creative and collaborator committed to social change.
Some of the topics covered:
Viewing every experience as an opportunity to learn.
The value of location and in-person community and collaboration.
Jon s varied career journey.
Jon Hart
Jon Hart is passionate about serving entrepreneurs and inspiring the next generation. He serves as Director of Praxis Academy and Accelerator Manager at Praxis a venture group that serves a growing portfolio of high impact entrepreneurs and students.
Prior to Praxis, Jon spent seven...2015-07-0730 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersBen and Laura Harrison from Jonas Paul Eyewear on How Creativity Can Change The World
Dane Sanders is joined by Ben and Laura Harrison of Jonas Paul Eyewear. The Harrisons began as photographers and took a radical shift in their career after their son was born with eye problems.
Some of the topics covered:
Creating a business that has a positive impact.
How a simple product and creativity can change the way people think about the world.
Jonas Paul Eyewear
Jonas Paul Eyewear is a children s eyewear provider with a mission to provide function and new form to children s vision with fun...2015-06-2930 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJosh Kaufman on Efficient Learning
Author, Josh Kaufman, joins Dane to discuss smart and efficient learning techniques for business owners.
Some of the topics covered:
The best way to curate information for your specific needs.
How to learn efficiently.
Josh s best advice on how to read business books.
Core human skills for every entrepreneur.
Josh Kaufman
Josh Kaufman is the author of two international bestsellers, The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business and The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything Fast!, and is one of the top 100 business authors in the world, as ranked...2015-06-1731 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersBrett Culp on Making Your Audience The Hero
Dane Sanders is joined by filmmaker Brett Culp to talk about his latest film Legends of the Knight.
Some of the topics covered:
How make your audience the hero.
Balancing personal creative work and paying the bills.
Enrolling ambassadors for the most impact.
Brett Culp
Brett Culp produces uplifting documentary films. His distinctive approach to filmmaking has attracted a client list that includes movie stars, music icons, best-selling authors, hall of fame athletes, royalty, and Fortune 500 companies. Brett s work has been featured in USA...2015-06-0832 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJohn Lee Dumas on Becoming An Entrepreneur On Fire
In this episode Dane Sanders talks with John Lee Dumas, host of the Entrepreneur on Fire podcast.
Some of the topics covered:
How to provide value for your audience.
Diving into failure.
How to launch a podcast series.
John Lee Dumas
John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of EntrepreneurOnFire, an award winning Podcast revealing the journey of today’s most inspiring Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. EntrepreneurOnFire generates over $250,000 a month in revenue & offers a free 15-day course on Podcasting at FreePodcastCourse.com. With over 1 million unique listens a...2015-05-1329 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersAllison Fallon on Packing Light
Author, Allison Vesterfelt joins Dane Sanders to talk about her story of selling almost all she owned to set out to fulfill her dreams.
Some of the topics covered:
Taking the leap to follow your dreams.
Overcoming fear.
Navigation criticism.
Becoming your true and best self.
Allison Vesterfelt
Allison quit her job, sold most of her belongings, loaded her car and set off to follow her dream of visiting all 50 states and writing a book about it. Along the way she met her husband and has landed in Nashville. She is...2015-05-0529 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersScott Stratten on Authenticity Marketing
In this episode Dane is joined by marketing authority Scott Stratten.
Some of the topics covered:
Don t care about the rules, only care about your audience.
How to identify and leverage the one core marketing tactic that works every time.
Why you don t need social media.
How to find your customers online.
How to take the pain out of content creation.
How to become the genuine article in your niche.
Taking an authentic, human approach to marketing.
Scott Stratten
After a decade of running his marketing unAgency, Scott now...2015-05-0530 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersRyan Holiday on Growth Hacker Marketing
Dane is joined by author and media strategist Ryan Holiday to discuss practical tactics for marketing and personal discipline.
Some of the topics they cover:
Different perspectives and approaches to marketing and which ones work best.
How to break into a new market and stand out in your current market.
Ryan’s note taking and writing process.
How passion and enthusiasm can get in the way of a successful business.
RYAN HOLIDAY
Author, Ryan Holiday is a strategist for bestselling authors and billion dollar brands. He is the former mark...2015-05-0530 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersAndy Petranek on How To Build A Business From Your Life Resume
Dane is joined by Andy Petranek, co-founder of Whole Life Challenge, to talk about creating a thriving business from your life resume.
Some of the topics they cover:
How to avoid trading time and talent for money.
How to build a real business model that scales.
Gamification and how it changed everything with Andy s business.
What it looks like to relate to risk without being foolish.
How you, the listener, can parlay your own talent into a truly viable business.
Andy Petranek
Andy is the owner of CrossFit LA, one...2015-05-0529 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJeff Goins on The Art of Work
Jeff Goins,author of The Art of Work, is a gifted writer and creative. From his highly popular blog to his online course for writers, the amount of quality work Jeff produces leaves you wondering how he pulls it off.
In this episode Jeff shares how he manages the tension between work and life and what that looks like in his daily routine. He and Dane also explore ideas around creating with intention to impact both your audience and personal life.
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Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersTony Stubblebine on Habit Hacking
In this episode Dane is joined by Tony Stubblebine, co-founder of Coach.me (formerly Lift.do), to talk habit hacking. They explore the difference between fixed mindset and growth mindset and how your belief in this area affects how optimized you are for growth. The discussion ranges from the best time to wake up in the morning, to the value of having a coach, to the habit of creativity, to smart cuts vs. short cuts.
One thing is clear to both Dane and Tony: intentionally adopting habits will change your life.
*Note: Throughout...2015-05-0529 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersDavid Trotter on Making A Difference With Your Creativity
David Trotter got into filmmaking by being in front of the camera as a pastor. As his interest in filmmaking grew so did his compassion for orphans in India after his experiences on frequent visits. This led to his involvement in co-producing a documentary about orphan awareness in India.
More recently he has produced the film In Plain Sight to raise the awareness of sex trafficking in the US.
If you have ever felt like there is a disconnect between how to make money from your creativity and making a difference with your...2015-05-0526 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersErwin McManus on The Artisan Soul
Dane is joined by Erwin McManus, author of The Artisan Soul, to dig into the topic of being creative humans created by a creative God. Erwin suggests that creativity is what we are made for even if you don t label yourself as a creative or artist. Being creative = being human.
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Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersTucker Nichols on Integrating Art and Commerce While Keeping Your Soul
Is it possible to successfully integrate art and commerce without loosing your soul?
In this episode of Converge, Dane Sanders talks with Tucker Nichols about how he went from studying the history of Chinese painting to becoming an artist himself. Not satisfied with a single medium, Tucker explored everything from drawing and painting to large and small installations to video, fine art and illustration.
Even more interesting for our business of creativity community though is how Tucker figured out how to significantly monetize his art, all while keeping his soul fully in tact. You d...2015-05-0528 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersDr. Tim Brown on The Anatomy Of The Creative Entrepreneur
Have you ever considered invention a creative pursuit?
Dr. Tim Brown is an accomplished athlete, medical professional and inventor. What began as a fascination with sports chiropractics and learning how to treat the source of injury versus the symptoms lead to the invention of Intelliskin.
In this episode of Converge Dane and Dr. Brown explore the anatomy of the creative entrepreneur. They discuss the role of curiosity and a learner s posture in the invention of Intelliskin and the unique challenges that come with being an inventor. The explore challenges specifically as they...2015-05-0531 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersCliff Ravenscraft on Starting A Successful Podcast
Cliff Ravenscraft, a.k.a. the Podcast Answerman, knows what it takes to start a successful podcast. He has directly influenced 30 – 40% of the top 100 podcasts in the Business category on iTunes. Pretty impressive.
In this episode Dane and Cliff talk about why audio is the most visual of all art mediums, how podcasting has emerged and the different kinds available. They also explore why people podcast, including some real examples. You may find yourself considering starting a podcast after listening to the show!
As an alum of Cliff s Podcasting A to Z co...2015-05-0530 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersVeronica Corzo-Duchardt on The Path To Becoming An Artist
Though she initially wandered into design out of curiosity, Veronica Corzo-Duchardt became very intentional once she decided to move forward on the path to become an artist. Veronica is a designer, artist, avid podcast listener, curator and teacher. She has her hands in a lot of creative projects, yet she sees common thread lines in her body of work amidst the diversity.
Dane and Veronica explore ideas around the artist vs non-artist and narrating a story through your body of work. They also talk about the need as a small business owner and creative to...2015-05-0530 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersRyan Delk on Brand Storytelling
Ryan Delk of Gumroad joins Dane in this episode of Converge. Ryan shares his journey that eventually landed him the position as Head of Growth at Gumroad. He is intentional about working for people that strive to make the world a better place and Gumroad was the perfect fit.
Gumroad is on a mission to empower creators of all kinds to create sustainable brands and businesses. Story is a big part of that. Ryan and Dane explore ideas around the importance of story and how it impacts every business- whether a tech firm or creative...2015-05-0531 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersChase Reeves on How To Serve Your Audience
Do you know how to best serve your audience? Do you know your audience?
Connecting with your audience is part of operating a successful business. You have to know your audience before you can serve your audience, or at least before you can serve them well.
After a series of many life experiences – the road to becoming a pastor, to co-founding Fizzle, to coping with the loss of his son, Chase Reeves finds meaning in the simple acts of connecting with another person. In this episode of Converge Chase and Dane explore the id...2015-05-0531 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersChris Palmieri on The Creative Process
The creative process is progressive.
Just as it takes time to create and iterate, it can also take time to refine your ideas. If you re making a thing for others to use and interact with – a product of some sort – the idea you first present to the world will inevitably change as you respond to the feedback of its community.
Chris Palmieri is well acquainted with the progressive nature of creativity. What started as a Japanese design course in college led him to moving to Tokyo and co-found the design firm AQ. Chris...2015-05-0529 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersMichael Yankoski on Experiential Creativity
Most creatives would agree that giving yourself to the creative process is vital to your success as a creative. It is vital to creating authentic work worth sharing with the world. And we all have our own version of that creative process.
Michael Yankoski s creative process is unique in that it is highly experiential.
It could be said it is like throwing yourself into the creative fire. What has emerged for author and speaker, Michael Yankoski is thoughtful, authentic, moving work. The kind of work that shatters previously held presuppositions about the...2015-05-0549 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersAnn Handley on How Everybody Writes
You are a writer.
Sure, you may not be a writer in the traditional sense as it relates to publishing books or articles for publication. Maybe you don t even have a blog or website where you publish content. Maybe you do. Either way, writing is a core human technology. It s something we all do on some level. It s a necessity.
Ann Handley, author, speaker, curator, marketer, taste maker and generally awesome person, joins Dane in this episode of Converge. They talk about Ann s journey from college, to publishing her...2015-05-0532 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersGrant Spanier on The Power Of Enthusiasm
Do you know where you are right now? How about where you want to go with your creativity and your business?
Do you have what it takes to assert yourself in such a way to make that happen?
If hard work and sheer enthusiasm can get you where you want to go Grant is certainly a walking example. Writer, designer and entrepreneur, Grant Spanier, has accomplished at 23 what people twice his age aspire to.
In this episode Dane and Grant explore the power of enthusiasm as it relates to...2015-05-0533 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersDavid duChemin on A Beautiful Anarchy
Life is hard.
How we envision our life going isn t always how it turns out. Events and circumstances aren’t always what we prefer. They change our desires and passions. Sometimes they put a damper on our dreams or even crush them.
Of course you don t need me to tell you that. This is the human condition. This is the part of reality that none of us are exempt from.
Even still, many of us dare to dream anyway. We have things we long to express and cre...2015-04-2843 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersLisa Congdon on Becoming An Artist
When becoming an artist, it s not uncommon to find ourselves hesitant to share our work with others for fear of criticism. Maybe you re waiting until you get better at your craft. Or maybe you fear revealing something so close to you that is your art.
Artist, author and illustrator Lisa Congdon started her journey as an artist in her early thirties. To many, that s late in life to begin an art career. Listen as Dane talks with Lisa about how she became an artist at her kitchen table and how i...2015-04-2839 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersGretchen Rubin on Happiness From Habits
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. These are familiar words here in the United States. It seems fitting that this Converge episode about exploring happiness, is releasing only a few days before we celebrate Independence Day and the signing of our Declaration that secured us those rights.
What does the pursuit of happiness actually look like?
Well-known author and speaker, Gretchen Rubin, joins Dane to talk about happiness, habits and what it looks like to pursue those things. And not only just pursue them but do it in a way that reflects...2015-04-2844 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersCharles Lee on How To Test Your Business Idea
When is the last time you woke up in the middle of the night with a great idea?
Or maybe your good ideas come in the shower.
No matter when your brilliance strikes, it remains only an idea until you do something about it. So what should you do about it? How do you test your idea to know if it’s viable? Dane is joined by author and speaker, Charles Lee, to talk about what to do with your good idea to take it from living in your head to seeing...2015-04-2848 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersGrant Baldwin on Creating A Reality Check
“YOU ALWAYS HAVE A CHOICE IN HOW YOU GO THROUGH LIFE AND HOW THOSE EXPERIENCES IN THE PAST DEFINE AND SHAPE YOUR FUTURE.”
What do you do when you realize life as you know it isn’t how you want to live your life? More specifically, what do you do when your career, that you may have spent years studying to earn a degree for, isn’t what you want to do for the rest of your life? Was earning that degree wasted time? What will your friends and family say if you complete...2015-04-2028 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersTara McMullin on Being Customer Obsessed
If you ask yourself the questions, How can I be of service? How can I be of value? You can see an opportunity to do that anywhere.
If you are reading this I think it s safe to assume that you have some sort of skills, passion and talent and you want to find a way to make money from those things. To do that we often dream up a way to package those skills, passion and talent then put them out for the world to consume.
What if we listened to our...2015-04-2035 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJ.D. Roth on Getting Rich Slowly
If you want to be successful you have to act with intention and move in a particular direction or towards a particular goal.
Financial freedom may feel like a distant dream or maybe even impossible to you. You may feel like you are living proof of the starving artist no matter how hard you try to put solid business practices to work. J.D. Roth, describes himself as an accidental personal-financial expert and he has been there. Just 10 years ago he found himself $35K in debt and today he has more than $1M...2015-04-2042 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersDan Rubin on The Creative Process
Exploration has to be part of the creative process. You have to be lost before you can see the way out.
As creatives we are aware of the body of work we are producing and sharing with the world but are we as intentional with our creative process and how that can inform our personal brand?
In this episode of Converge, Dane is joined by London based designer, photographer, creative director and Webgraph founder Dan Rubin as they discuss the creative process. They explore not just what you create but how you create...2015-04-2035 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersSpencer Boerup on Innovation From Within
Have you ever had a big idea that you were sure would be a success if only you acted on it?
That s exactly what Spencer Boerup, creator of MagMod, did. He acted on his big idea and the result has been wildly successful.
Join Spencer and Dane as they talk about innovation, getting curious, having an idea, testing it and taking it to market. In this episode, Spencer talks about everything from getting backers through his Kickstarter campaign to the early design phase of MagMod and the risks involved.
Be...2015-04-2038 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersBuster Benson on Using Your Problems To Build A Business
Buster Benson has been around the block a few times in the online space. As a former Amazon employee and current Twitter employee he has had his hand in all kinds of online projects including six or more of his own personal projects. Some of them have translated into viable businesses and some of them haven t.
Either way, Buster is committed to discovering how we change ourselves.
Listen in as Dane talks with Buster about several of his projects, the idea of using data and measured results to solve problems and the...2015-04-2031 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJen Adrion and Omar Noory on Creating A Pure Creative Place
Jen Adrion and Omar Noory call their creative business an accident, but is it really? In this episode Dane talks with Jen and Omar about their seeming haphazard beginnings, the success that has followed and how you can do the same.
Discover how they have made a living making the art they love. The kind that comes from that pure creative place that artists long to create from but often don t because they fear it won t pay the bills.
Hear how they ended up as a featured case study...2015-04-2031 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersJake Jorgovan on Why Skill Is The New Black
A peek into the life of one extraordinary individual who is living the life of his dreams traveling the world by working remotely.
In this episode of Converge Dane Sanders is joined by creative entrepreneur Jake Jorgovan who up and moved to Mexico to live the life of his dreams.
Dane and Jake explore the idea of the American dream, working remotely, what that means and how to do it. Jake describes his formula for how to put yourself in a position to go anywhere in the world you desire and still make...2015-04-2033 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersSeth Godin on Fitting In And Shifting Gears
There is no denying the creative landscape has changed and is continuing to change.
The tools needed to create are available to anyone able to scrape up a few hundred dollars.
In this episode of Converge join Dane Sanders as he talks with marketing genius Seth Godin about what it takes to market yourself in a market that is not only saturated but in a world where your clients often have the same tools at their disposal as you do.
In addition, they explore how to battle the resistance we creatives...2015-04-2020 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersMichael Hyatt on Building A Brand Platform
Your Platform is Your Authority
Dane Sanders interviews Michael Hyatt about the importance of establishing your brand platform and offers tips and strategies on how to set your business up to win. It turns out your platform may be the most important context you can establish yet is one of the last considerations for many.
In our digital, social media drenched world it can be hard to find your voice and be heard amidst the noise. Listen in to Dane and Michael as they explore effective ways to build a platform that not onl...2015-04-1826 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersDane Sanders on Owning Your Responsibility With Your Business
Everybody gets that building a business is not for the faint of heart.
What’s common is to start-up on enthusiasm and not establish the core of what’s needed to become viable. What’s amazing is when it comes to mindset, there’s really only one critical element to do that. Just one.
This mini-episode of Converge aims to help you establish the one thing you need to give yourself a chance. Anything less simply is not enough.
The post Ep. 007 Own Your Responsibility or Forget Your Creativity Business appeared first on...2015-04-1803 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersDane Sanders on Overcoming The Newbie Mindset
How do you become a PRO photographer?
Whether you are new to the photography industry or a seasoned veteran, the story you tell yourself often has more impact than anything else. It impacts whether you stay in the newbie mindset or grow into a pro mindset. Join me and my guest as we talk substantively about the evolutionary mindset all creative professionals must go through to thrive.
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2015-04-1813 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersDane Sanders on The Unwritten Rules For Professional Photographers
What does it mean to be a pro? In the photography world it’s not uncommon to equate pro equipment with claiming pro status. But is that really true? Track one guy’s honest question about full frame cameras to a deeper investigation around what it really means to be a pro. I hope it helps you negotiate your own rules for working in this industry. Estate wedding photographer Mike Larson makes a cameo appearance in this episode as well.
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2015-04-0128 min
Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast with Dane SandersIntroducing Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast
In this brief episode Converge host Dane Sanders explains a little more in depth what the Converge: The Business of Creativity Podcast for photographers and creatives interested in business is all about.
*Update: We are not currently taking call in questions.
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2015-04-0111 min
How Did You Get Into That? // Careers // Entrepreneurship // Small Business021: How To Pursue Mastery In Your Work (Dane Sanders)
When you’re searching for your life’s work or what to do next in your career, most people will tell you to pursue your passion. But not Dane Sanders, our guest for show 21.
Dane, a photographer, writer and all-around solopreneur, has a built a life based on mastering skill sets and applying them in various industries. His life and his path are not dictated by his passions, but rather passion is a result of mastering particular skills.
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reDefineDane Sanders Ep 204: reDefine with Tamara Lackey: Adorama Photography TVhttp://www.adorama.com
Adorama Photography TV Presents the reDefine Show with Tamara Lackey. Join Tamara as she speaks with portrait and wedding photographer, Dane Sanders, about business consulting, publications, favorite camera gear, and advice on how to succeed by making great decisions, taking action, and being "you".
Dane Sanders enjoys speaking with professionals about how to transform their creativity into a business. In this episode, Dane shares details about speaking publicly at large events, his successes with the publication of Fast Track Photographer, and his collaboration of a community of photographers who regularly meet, share, and support each other.
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TWiT Photo (Audio)WPPI 2012 | Is Technology A Menace to Photography? - Special episode at WPPI – star-studded panel discuss topics such as technological gimmickry vs. artistic know-how.
At the Wedding & Portrait Photography International (WPPI) conference 2012 in Las Vegas, Catherine is joined by 8 industry experts and insiders to convene on the controversial subject, Is Technology a Menace to Photography?
The luminary-studded panel featured renowned photographers such as Pulitzer Prize winner Greg Gibson, celebrity photographer and Help-Portrait creator Jeremy Cowart, reDefine host Tamara Lackey, Fast Track Photographer educator Dane Sanders, legendary wedding photographers Cliff Mautner and Jerry Ghionis, hot emerging fashion photographer Lindsay Adler, and glamour queen Sue Bryce. They engaged in a heated discussion about topics, such as the too-easy lure of technological gimmickry to...2012-02-291h 35
The Candid Frame: Conversations on PhotographyThe Candid Frame #67 - Dane SandersDane Sanders is a highly-respected wedding and portrait photographer, as well as a popular podcaster and author. He has been featured in Rangefinder, Professional Photographer and American Photo magazines. His philosphy about living the "professional" photographic life is embodied in his new book, "Fast Track Photographer" and his new podcast . Discover more about Dane and his work by visiting . Dan Sanders recommend the work of . For streaming audio or subscribe to the podcast for free via2009-06-1937 min