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Waking Up From WorkCreating A Vision BoardE171:
In the past we’ve talked about how impactful and statistically proven it is that when we write things we intend to do they are more likely to happen on prior episodes. Why should your bucket list or long term visions be any different? A vision board is a great tool for anyone to just show visually what their intentions are to keep their eye the prize, stay top of mind, and help create regular action to move towards the things we want the most. On today’s episode I talk about what they are...2022-08-0929 minWaking Up From WorkTips On Building YOUR Team W/ Dave SwillumE170:
Everyone who wants to be the best needs a TEAM. On todays episode we talk about signs of which places are best to build a team around, industry differences, personal differences, what to look for in your team, and what that looks like in your life. In art, business, or life everyone needs a go to to help them with things they aren’t good at or hate doing so let’s talk about making the best one to help you on your mission.
Let us know what you think of this...2022-08-0223 minWaking Up From WorkYou Aren’t Posting Too Much W/ Dave SwillumE169:
After hearing many creatives / business owners discuss feeling like they are over posting and from the other side not feeling or seeing that at all I wanted to talk about it. Anyone that isn’t an ego maniac feels a little bit of guilt plugging their own thing in general or like they are posting their content a little bit too much but I’ve almost never seen someone do that in real life. On today’s episode we talk briefly through promoting your creative or business with social and outreach without being “too much” and...2022-07-2621 minWaking Up From WorkYou Don’t Need To Starve To Be An Artist W/ Dave SwillumE167:
Let’s bust down the myth that you need to live as a starving artist. On this episode today we talk through many new ways to bring in income from what you have already or reduce overhead cost so we can focus on what we love or design our life to do what we love and have the overhead we feel comfortable with. So many people have given up on their passion because they thought they couldn’t support a family or themselves the way they want but fail to put in place some plann...2022-07-1231 minWaking Up From WorkInvesting In Result’s | Garbage In Is Garbage Out W/ Dave SwillumE166:
As I’ve grown in business and creative over the years I’ve continually found value in finding mentors or education that make me get to a result faster. Today we talk about investing in a result big to get big results. What stops us from doing it and what’s a scam? I talk on this short episode about ways to get to the result with other resources other than just money, how to gauge if it’s worth it, and how the roll coaster feels when you do with the reward at the end. I...2022-06-2832 minWaking Up From WorkDon’t Lose Your Passion Pursuing Your Passion W/ Dave SwillumE164:
Today’s episode is a reminder for those working in what they love and a cautionary note for those going after it or thinking about it. When we start doing what we love as a business or a life style seriously it’s really easy to follow that professionalism and drive into an unhealthy space that ruins both for us. On today’s episode we speak briefly to keeping something available that doesn’t need to matter so you can keep that reason you got into what you love in the first place alive and spill...2022-06-1426 minWaking Up From WorkIt’s Not Coming To You, You Need To Go Get It W/ Fabiana ClaureE162:
On today’s episode we are joined by Fabiana Claure focusing on a sustainable, abundant living as a musician and creative without the one to one ration of time in the equation. Fabiana brings insight on how to remove the “you” from the time without removing the you from your output to customers. We speak through bringing business to creative (I know I talk about it a lot), taking a brick and mortar remote, starting different income streams from your current gifts, and much more. Overall a great episode for anyone trying to live the lif...2022-05-241h 16Waking Up From WorkThe Idea Is What Made It Good, Everything Else Was Just Extra W/ Dave SwillumE161:
Short episode talking on creation and the initial idea as the most important. If you have something holding you back from releasing something think back to some of your favorite songs, vacations, and other memories. Was it that their production and set up was perfect that made them impactful to you and amazing? The best things are the things that exist and the best initial spark that’s captured so make sure you release it. In this episode we speak through the process and getting action behind it.
In Th...2022-05-1713 minWaking Up From WorkCatching Lighting In A Bottle Ideas & Harvesting W/ Dave SwillumE160:
As creatives or entrepreneurs we all get those “uh ha” moments in the worst places, those once in a lifetime ideas when we are driving, working out, or working that we can NEVER get back when we want to. Let’s talk about some ways we can catch them on the run, reduce friction to engage with them, and harvest them frequently to take action and consistency with our thoughts. On this episode we cover simple methods to capture different mediums on the run, systems to put them in to use, and habits to build t...2022-05-1028 minWaking Up From WorkPeople Should Hate What You Make W/ Dave SwillumE159:
No one want’s anyone to hate them or what they do but they should. On this episode we take a quick deep dive into why it’s important to create polarizing content, creative, and business so that you make a sound. You can’t speak to anyone so why would you try? There will be people that don’t like what you do out there and say so but that’s great! This shows who loves your stuff and means you are making enough noise and being individual enough to push some boundaries. Let’s talk about i...2022-05-0319 minWaking Up From WorkFiltering The Content We Consume W/ Dave SwillumE158:
At this point the internet has been here for awhile and most of us are consuming content from various places consistently so it’s time to take a look at where it’s coming from including this podcast. Short solo episode today breaking down where our content comes from and different approaches to control it, use it effectively, and stop it from some of the negative effect’s it can have on us mentally. Discussion on ways I’ve cut down on consumption, researched where I’m consuming from, and being more forward on how it affe...2022-04-2627 minWaking Up From WorkBuilding The Box So You Can Step Outside Of It & Building A Brand W/ Wohler & CoE156:
Will Wohler is a portrait photographer based out of Portland, Maine. Recently I went really granular looking for a photographer specifically for helping me split my audio brand between the two spaces I work in and Will stood out. We speak to showing your brand and finding that. Will believes that everyone is an artist and needs to find a way to express it so he works to create the space and get that out into the world. We speak through deciding on the piece of industry you love, branding your business or creative, r...2022-04-121h 13Waking Up From WorkInvest In YOUR Creative: No One Else Will Until You Do First W/ Dave SwillumE147:
Do you feel like you truly invest in your creative or business? That’s for you to answer but after all the hours, money, blood, sweat, and tears you better be investing in making your creative known. On todays episode I speak to some changes in my actions I’ve made to invest more in my own personal music to give it the chance I feel it deserves as well as some strategies and thought processes for some other pursuing their passions. It’s not worth putting in all that effort to get to the 5 y...2022-02-0831 minWaking Up From WorkCreating Habit Driven Goals For Big Results & Positive Momentum: The How Not The What W/ Dave SwillumE146:
Every year I tend to do another goal episode when the new year hits. I don’t do it for the novelty but because I change my perspective, shift what works better for the year, or face new things that make me think different of what approach works best for me so I always like to share so you can form what works best for you too. As a very goal centric and action orientated person it can be really deflating for me when my goals aren’t achievable, especially when I make them SMART...2022-02-0130 minWaking Up From WorkFirst Time Home Recording As An Artist, Authenticity, & Balancing The Gig Life W/ Boston Based Singer Songwriter Andrew GeanoE144:
Boston based singer/songwriter Andrew Geano and I sit down to speak over life as an artist through COVID times, differences between recording your own music at home and working with a pro studio, covers verses originals, process, and the value in authenticity and lo fi experiences. In this episode learn what it takes to properly balance the gig life with a day job and how to conquer unwanted pieces of the process. Music, day to day life, and what can happen in the Boston music scene.
In This Episode We...2022-01-181h 02Waking Up From WorkWhat Is An NFT? W/ Dave SwillumE142:
Have you heard about this out and about but someone explained it really poorly or using just buzzwords so you were like......I'm all set?
On this episode I’m hear to explain what NFT’s are in a very digestible and example driven way so YOU can decide what role they will play in your life. I am not a pro in this space and if you are one this episode most likely isn’t for you. If you do know what they are but want to look into some way...2022-01-0437 minWaking Up From WorkHow To Know When You Are Burnt Out & Need To Recharge W/ Dave SwillumE141:
Everyone experiences burnout but recently I’ve felt it the most I ever have so I wanted to share what some indicators were now that I’m recharged so you can keep an eye out as well. On today’s episode we talk through the behavioral, emotional, and physical red flags to indicate you may be burnt out and should take some action to recharge and regroup so you can perform and create the best you can. I talk through my experience realizing it and taking a month off and away to come back to the...2021-12-2835 minWaking Up From WorkKeeping Up With The Joneses 2.0 W/ Dave SwillumE140:
Have you ever heard the saying “If Johnny jumped off a bridge would you do it too?” or felt pressure to have to do things just because your neighbor or someone from work had or did something? Of course we all get these feelings but today I speak to some things I’m noticing from how social media has blown this feeling out more than we’ve ever experienced and it’s happened so fast I don’t think we understand it in full yet. Social media where we all connect and live so much of our l...2021-12-2123 minWaking Up From WorkBe The Last One Standing & Make It Heard W/ Jorge Cadiz of Runway 11E139:
Home recording consultant, musician, family man, and prog rocker Jorge Cadiz and I sit down to talk. Jorge and I speak through turning depression and imposter syndrome into art and pushing through it to the other side. Turning your passions and creative into a business and using your own work as a proof of concept for what you can do for clients. We speak through the internet learning with too much information and living life full and with gut decisions all in. Today’s episode is great for musicians and entrepreneurs alike.
2021-12-141h 19Waking Up From WorkConnecting A Community, Dealing With Chronic Pain, And Being Unique W/ Unique Unknown Nathan LapointeE138:
I’m always drawn to conscious hip hop. I love the stream of consciousness hearing big thoughts come out as organic as they come. Today we speak with Nate also known as Unique Unknown. Nate has lived in many places and comes from a rock background but writes and teaches hip hop now in Portland, Maine. We speak through his history with chronic pain and how it shaped him living in different settings of people. Theatre background and creating multi-art events to stimulate and bring together the community. Everyone has something that makes them uni...2021-12-071h 02Waking Up From WorkCollaborate, Collaborate, CollaborateE136:
Ever hear the story about the carpenter that doesn’t work on their own house or mechanic that doesn’t work on their own car? It happens with creatives too. I’ve worked on my own music for 8 to 10 years, a lot of which has been helpful for learning my trade with more experimental things in studio and crazy ideas and tricks. But, what I’ve learned from it is that I am much better as a musician and writer when I am only focusing on being that person in that moment. When I have a te...2021-11-2336 minWaking Up From WorkWhy I Don’t Believe In Traditional Retirement Anymore
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The “American Dream” has changed, our times have changed, and our capabilities have changed so why should our expectations and idea of retirement stay the same? I don’t believe in the idea of traditional retirement anymore. The idea that we would work our entire lives notably our prime years of health doing things we hate with the hope that we can retire and do everything on our bucket list when it’s more difficult or impossible makes no sense to me. With both the CEO’s of Marriott the largest hospitality hotel group and Airbnb the largest gorilla warfare of ho...2021-11-0932 minWaking Up From WorkCreating Your Writing Career From China To Poland W/ Author Dave NormanE130:
After speaking with so many people from so many places it’s great to speak to another creative near my home again but when you hear his story you’ll hear many places far away from it. On this episode we speak with author, hasher, and paintball aficionado Dave Norman. We speak on creating an income from what you love starting as kid by adding value and understanding where and how the money moves in the business to place yourself in it. We talk on traveling and taking an opportunity when it comes to you i...2021-10-121h 20Waking Up From WorkRap, Cosmic Empowerment, & Spirituality W/ Ethyric Nick WrightE128:
In this episode we look into spiritually and ways to interpret the world with rapper, cosmic empowerment coach, and freestyle skier Nick Wright or better known as Ethyric. In the Five Elements EP with his Hip Hop outfit and is currently writing a split with me and my band which has been awesome. We speak through misinterpretations of astrology and how it can be used to look into our selves and heal trauma, addition and recovery, levels of how deep we like to go in different creative consumption, fuzing together our talents, and the c...2021-09-2854 minWaking Up From WorkWhy I 100% NEVER Pass A Lemonade Stand W/ Host Dave SwillumE126:
Take a step back from the longer interview content to have a glass of lemonade. Did you ever have a lemonade stand as a child? What did that mean to you then and what does that part of your story mean now? In this brief episode I speak on the value I see in that as an early experiment of teaching children entrepreneurial traits and business principles young and go into some in depth of how I made additional income streams when I was younger to get to the goals I had then. Have you ever...2021-09-1418 minWaking Up From WorkManaging Your Relationship With $ Money $: What is it really? W/ Dave SwillumE123:
Your relationship with money dictates your decision making process and your mood so it’s important for any creative or business owner to manage. I’ve been unhealthy and healthy with my perspective on money in many different ways over my life transitions. When you don’t have a lot sometimes it comes out of anger because you can’t get what you need at the time, when you have more sometimes it comes from still not wanting to spend it and more importantly not spending it on the right things or things that fill your...2021-08-2432 minWaking Up From WorkWho Need's To Leave Your Life NOW & Who You Need To Bring In To It W/ Dave SwillumE119:
Every person in your life has an impact on how you feel, think, and operate. When we are going after our dreams and thinking outside the box as creatives and entrepreneurs people will create friction with you. People will question you, or believe in you but just live things that are negative to your missions which makes it harder for you to keep away from the habits you don’t want to portray. People are typically in good intention but we are the sum of the 5 people we spend the most time with. That’s why...2021-07-2742 minWaking Up From WorkUnderstanding Time Along YOUR Journey: Competitive Urgency Vs. You Have Time! W/ Dave SwillumE117:
Many times when we are purpose driven or after a dream we have added difficulties in perceiving and controlling our time because we spend additional years putting in the work. Sometimes when we aren’t happy with what we are doing we need more “competitive urgency” or drive thinking what would I regret right now if I instantly turned 90 or what would my obituary read tomorrow? Other times we are working with hat urgency but it may take us away from the moments we aren’t meant to think that way where we need to accept...2021-07-1320 minWaking Up From WorkModern Networking For Creative Extrovert's AND Introvert's W/ Dave Swillum
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2020 was a challenging year for networking especially for those where their creative is tied to events. I want to go over some ways both types of interaction personalities can connect with more people. To run a successful creative business or get the best out of life I believe in meeting new people with fresh perspectives as much as possible. In this episode we cover some techniques and strategies I’ve seen or used personally to meet people online or in person in the fields I work in but are applicable to what you do too. There couldn’t be a bet...2021-06-1551 minWaking Up From WorkStarting Good Habits & Breaking Bad Ones W/ Dave SwillumE112:
Solo deep dive today. Many of you out there are super motivated individuals and I love that but it takes more than motivation to get through the hard times and days when it isn’t enough to keep you moving or isn’t present at all. Something much more powerful than any motivator is a HABIT. Today we go through some things that have and haven’t worked for me and how to start a good habitg or break bad ones. Habits can be useful for everything from our creative, business, art, personal relationships, spirituality, etc. Findin...2021-06-0836 minWaking Up From WorkImposter Syndrome: How To Identify & Move Past The Biggest Thing In Your Way As A Creative W/ Dave SwillumE107:
This episode I had to talk about the biggest issue in the way of every creative and entrepreneur out there….IMPOSTER SYNDROME. This is something that luckily is talked about a fair bit in modern self help but with over 100 episodes in on living a life you and want and living creative full time I knew this was something we had to speak on. Whether you know what is or don’t this episode is for you. We work through how to identify imposter syndrome in yourself with common indicators, how to work through it, and exam...2021-05-0438 minWaking Up From WorkFirst Release In 17 Years, Working The Music Industry & Dealing With The Loss Of Chester Bennington W/ Reach NYC Rene Mata, Nick Cavagnaro & Volbeat Rob CaggianoE105 :
On this episode we interview Rene Mata from Reach NYC after his band came out with their first release in over 17 years! We learn why they gap and why the come back with his hard rock band. The podcast was recorded while Rene was in studio to work after the show so we also hear from band guitarist Nick Cavagnaro and producer and former guitarist of Anthrax and current lead guitarist for Volbeat Rob Caggiano. We talk through stories in the scene, working in the music business, and unfortunately the groups experience with their friend Chester...2021-04-201h 03Waking Up From WorkFinding Your Way To Stay Centered W/ Dave SwillumE103:
Have you ever felt away from your center? Like you have plans and actions you are taking but float away from the why and what is happening past the calendar? I think this year of any we all particularly have felt drifting from our center selves after being out of our norm for so long or locked up inside away from socialization. I took a long weekend away off grid in a cabin where I saw no other people just playing guitar, reading, and thinking. This helped me get back out of it a bit and...2021-04-0621 minWaking Up From WorkGetting The Loan To Get Started, 21 No's To Get Yes W/ Dave SwillumE99:
During my recent project I called 22 different banks to finally get the loan I needed on number 22. Sometimes we don’t get the yes on the first try, the 3rd, or the 10th but there is always a way even if it isn’t what you planned. On this episode we talk through the situation, negotiation principles, and persistency when you have no other option. Understanding the environment you are trying to accomplish the task in and the bias built in to who may be in front of you making the decision. Let’s dive in...2021-03-0934 minWaking Up From WorkBeing A Communicator: Creative Isn't Linear W/ Mix Engineer Shane LanceE98:
Join me with another mixing engineer today BUT don’t worry we don’t only talk about music and gear we talk about a lot more everyone can get a piece of. Shane is a communicator who uses audio and mixing skills as a vehicle to deliver to clients and friends. He focuses on helping artists get their end result and finding a balanced life in the business. Mix engineer, dad, Tik Tok influencer, and someone who aims to translate what’s being said. Join us in the discussion here!
In This Episode...2021-03-021h 08Waking Up From WorkStaying Focused, Staying Engaged, & Staying In The Game Long Enough To Win It W/ Dave SwillumE96:
When you have that go getter mentality you do a lot and thats awesome, you have to take action to make it happen. BUT it’s really easy to do the wrong or less productive things when you don’t have a schedule or focus on the most important things in the right order. On this episode we talk about having a weekly schedule, time blocking activities, staying engaged with your passion even when you have to be patient.
Dealing with the “slow” times while you are building something can be really hard to not act...2021-02-1625 minWaking Up From WorkFish Tank Philosophy: Planning To Fit The Size Of The GoalE92:
With everyone planning at the beginning of the year and goal setting one of the biggest things I’ve seen go wrong is not planning big enough for the potential you have. If you are working to bring your business or art to a higher scale you may not know what level you can be at until you’re there…..so how do you plan for that?
A very half truth but I love the saying “A goldfish will grow to the tank size you keep it in” so don’t plan at the level your t...2021-01-1917 minWaking Up From WorkRadio, Poetry, and Just Doing It W/ Rob Azevedo From Granite State of MindE91:
Today I interview an artist who’s interviewed me as an artist before so it’s an honor to return the conversation. Rob Azevedo founded and hosts the Granite State of Mind radio show highlighting local musicians live every week in New Hampshire. I got to know Rob from going on his show and performing in Concord and Manchester over the years. He recently published his first poetry book after publishing his first book a few years ago so I wanted to talk about it. We talk on having time, when to put the work in, going...2021-01-121h 00Waking Up From WorkHolding Accountability On Yourself....I Put A White Board Up In My Dining Room W/ Dave SwillumE89:
As creatives and business owners we always have to pay attention to accountability because often times we are the only one’s that can truly hold ourselves to what we want with habits. 2021 is on the way and many people are in planning and change mode which is GREAT! But it doesn’t mean anything if you can’t keep the good change you introduce into your life. Solo episode on different ways to approach holding yourself accountable, judging your successes and forming habits and rituals that lock in your actions toward what you want.
2020-12-2939 minWaking Up From WorkNH Rocks! The Grass Is Greener Where You Water It W/ Jon Noury-ElliardE88:
Growing up in the granite state, New Hampshire will always be in my blood. I’ve been a part of the local music and arts community there since I can remember and I’m excited to see the new growth and energy going back into it’s communities. Today we talk to Jon founder of NH Rocks. NH Rocks is a community based platform and business connecting communities and small businesses in NH. Working between technology and events they deliver a way to move forward and grow in the state and a future for the youth lookin...2020-12-221h 03Waking Up From Work100 Artist Interviews W/ Simon Pellett of Music On Your Own Terms PodcastE87:
First 3rd time guest here. Why? Because we have been chatting and developing together over our friendship starting our podcasts at the same time in similar subjects so we have a lot to share!
Tonight I interview heavier into Simon as a guest verses a joint episode like we did in the past. I ask him on his experience interviewing almost a hundred artists both signed and Indie. We talk on labels and music business, if artist life or business is for you, and mental health and ethics. Good friends, go...2020-12-1556 minWaking Up From WorkMaking Your Mark On The World, Like Actually W/RyanwritesonthingsE86:
We all write but not on everything, except Ryan. Today we speak with someone thats made a change in the Portland Maine landscape and many other places through his street art, murals, and signs. Today we speak to Ryanwritesonthings.
Discussion on the journey and enjoying it before you’ve done it full time. We talk on what it’s like to be hit with what you want to do forever and going after it, landing that first project and running with it. Ryan talks on how he got influenced by 70’s NYC st...2020-12-081h 14Waking Up From Work"We Never Made Drinks Before" Starting A Craft Cocktail Spot W/ Venas Fizz House Johanna & SteveE85:
Sometimes a small little retail brick and mortar can have a lot more going on behind it’s walls than it seems. Downtown Portland Maine’s Vena’s Fizz House owners Johanna & Steve Corman join us today. We talk on what other things the business has grown into after starting off an idea created at a stressful time. Education in person and in class and benefits of not being from the industry to create inside it, believing in your gut, and creating something that hasn’t been done at the time.
In This...2020-11-241h 09Waking Up From WorkHow Can I? Instead Of I Can't Because...... W/ Dave SwillumE84:
As a creative, business owner, or dreamer it’s really easy to shut an idea or dream down. “I can’t because…….” I want that to change to “How can I? Here’s a few ways.”
We spend a lot of time talking about why something can’t happen but by starting there we never look into information we may not know yet, perspectives of those that have or are doing it, or even give ourselves permission to pursue it. Let’s have a discussion about a simple flip about how we assess how someth...2020-11-1728 minWaking Up From Work8 Strings, 4 Phases, & Modern Prog W/ Nicole Papastavrou of Kallias
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Not everyone understands instrumental music and in my day to day it can also be challenging to find prog lovers sometimes but we are definitely still out here. Today I wanted to talk on music and hit a different genre than what we’ve covered before. We talk to Nicole of the band Kallias. We chat through finding the right people for your band and keeping it going. Having a plan and changing it, not getting caught up in family or public opinion of what works if you know what does and what doesn’t work by doing.
Check out th...2020-11-101h 02Waking Up From Work64 Jobs, 4 Businesses, & Finding Your Purpose W/ Tanner Campbell of Portland PodE80
After having 64 jobs and 4 businesses win and fail Tanner is here to talk through where he’s been and what he’s up to now. Today we are joined by Tanner from Portland Pod based in South Portland, ME. Tanner has grown his own podcasts and now works everyday to help others to the same.
He speaks through his story and we talk on a lot about that. Being resistant to the issues that come your way and enjoying the process. Understanding your audience and making connections while still working on you...2020-10-201h 19Waking Up From WorkBeing Authentically You - Rap, Wrestling, Hardcore Music, & Beliefs W/ TJ Vegas of Kill Murray
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Growing up playing music it was always awesome to get to know a promoter and it only happened when you got along with them well. That’s how I know our guest today. TJ Vegas is currently host and one of the founders of the Just Plain Filthy Podcast and lifestyle brand. He blends his love for wrestling, hardcore and alt music, and beliefs into one brand and group to be apart of.
Today we talk on being authentically you as part of your band. Solo time and collaborative time. Creating controversy and pushing diversity forward and the local musi...2020-10-131h 08Waking Up From WorkJust In Time Buying Habits For Creatives & Start Ups W/ Dave SwillumE78
We all want all the gadgets and gear when it comes tor our creative career, business, hobbies, and passion but we shouldn’t always act on those impulses. When you are working to go full time keeping overhead low and mitigating debt and risk is the name of the game. Buying what’s needed to get the job done and give the time and quality needed is important but overbuying is really easy and justifying not acting until you have something is easy to do. Let’s talk about a buying habit that has helped...2020-10-0624 minWaking Up From WorkThe W's Of Sharing Your Vision W/ Dave SwillumE77:
It’s hard enough finding what your true vision for life is let alone finding where and when to share it so it benefits your efforts. Join me on this quick solo episode breaking down what I’ve learned and experienced from sharing my vision with others.
Controlling the energy and pressures induced from sharing it with others to help you get closer to your creative goals. Not everyone should know what you are planning all the time because they may not help while others definitely should. Sometimes it isn’t the time or place...2020-09-2943 minWaking Up From WorkMake It A Problem First W/ Dave SwillumE74:
If you have problem taking action this one’s for you. Solo episode w/ Dave in shorter length. I’ve seen countless creatives and business owners prevent themselves from taking the next steps because they come up with problems that don’t exist yet. They come up with how something will be a problem before knowing.
This episode is about walking through why it makes sense in some situations to actually cause a problem you need to solve to get your business or creative life moving forward. We can all say we don’t have tim...2020-09-0832 minWaking Up From WorkLess Is More: "Alternative" Living W/ The Hunters Van LifeE73:
In today’s episode Dave speaks with long time friends Ethan and Katelynn Hunter of Hunters Van Life. For awhile now I’ve wanted to interview some van life or other “alternative life” people out there to get perspective on the why behind it. I believe the why is the same why many of us have just in a different approach at achieving a life we want to live all the time being creative and having time to create.
We speak about the process, working for what you want to have happen. Control o...2020-09-011h 10Waking Up From WorkTracking Lamb Of God, Lightning In A Bottle Moments, & Chipotle Ordering Tricks W/ Audio Engineer Kevin BillingsleaE72:
As an audio engineer I always have to steal time with other engineers to talk on music and production. Today is someone I’ve loved the work of for awhile so it was awesome to chat. Kevin Billingslea records mostly out of the greater Portland, ME area and has backed artists like Lamb Of God, Vanna, Cruel Hand, Valley Heart, and so many others.
We talk on getting what you put into your art, choosing the right things you need not for flash or charm but for purpose and function. Not needing the best pl...2020-08-251h 30Waking Up From WorkHappiness Is The Focus, Challenges Are The Cycle W/ Digital & Mural Artist Durkish DelightsE71:
Today we hang with Mike of Durkish Delight. Digital art, murals, and lots more. Durkish is a networker by nature connecting with people around the world from IG, TikTok, and google maps while making art.
We talk on enjoying the process and seeing the light at the end of the 9 to 5 tunnel. We also go over our own tendencies as entrepreneurs and creatives to be cyclical in creating our own problems to fight away. I think all of us in this life do that to some degree. Come hang out and chat across mediums...2020-08-181h 18Waking Up From WorkNo Means Why & How Do I?E70: No Means Why & How
We all hear no everyday but it’s how we perceive that answer and response with actions that defines who achieves and who doesn’t. You can’t make a living doing that, you can’t get a loan for that, you can’t afford it, you can’t ever live that way……. When I hear no I am thinking about WHY they are saying it and HOW I will get around it to continue on my mission.
Let’s talk about the different and sometimes secret ways people say no to us...2020-08-1143 minWaking Up From WorkCrafting A Business & Choosing Your Story W/ Hilary Lane of Craft Business BuildersE69:
This week is a blend of how to brand a business aesthetically in person and digitally and how to create an experience. We hang with Hilary Lane of Craft Business Builders who talks on her story of starting her first business when she was 26 and going through realizations of what she did and didn’t want out of a business. Finding the parts we love and going all in.
We speak through rejection and ways of making things work to get going along the way. After speaking through Hilary’s story...2020-08-041h 37Waking Up From WorkThe Human Element: Telling A Story In Any Medium W/ Zachary James PhotosE68:
Zachary and I met when he tuned in regularly watching our IG live show on Thursday nights, I hired him to take my band photos, and here we are!
Zach and I talk about his getting into full time photography and looking for the human element and story of a project. Speaking about how to work with clients personalities, how to make a statement, and how to make photos work for you.
If you like photography or want to go full time in the space this one...2020-07-281h 03Waking Up From WorkCreative Melting Pot & Navigating The Events Industry Through COVID & On W/ Tim MessinaE67: Creative Melting Pot & Navigating The Events Industry Through COVID & On
I would say most of us believe creatives create more together. Today we speak to owner and founder Tim Messina of live event production company Events United and creative shared space Studio Lab both based out of the granite state.
We talk about the mojo that comes from many different creative coming together in one space or for one purpose and the meaning and start to his businesses. Briefly touch in on finance and starting lean, navigating the COVID crises in...2020-07-211h 06Waking Up From WorkWhat’s Your American Dream? Alternative Living As Your First Home W/ Dave SwillumE66: What’s Your American Dream? Alternative Living Starter Home W/ Dave Swillum
What is your American Dream? For many it feels like your first home but for even more it is the way they want to live their life in every aspect. In today’s time it isn’t that it is less enjoyable to own a home, it’s just that it can be challenging to own a traditional first home and NOT go down the path of working a 9 - 5 to keep up with the overhead. Many bail from their dream because their overhead keeps an...2020-07-1429 minWaking Up From WorkRunning Your First Marathon W/ Dave SwillumE64:
This year I decided one of my 2020 goals was to run my first marathon. I scheduled the earliest one I could find in NH and booked it without knowing how I would train to get myself there never running more than 3 miles. COVID hit and canceled my marathon until next year but I wrote the goal this year. I decided to run it with my friend Nadine who has been helping me train from the beginning and we made it happen running from Portsmouth, NH to Wells, ME. We were pumped to raise about 2k for...2020-06-3035 minWaking Up From WorkWait How Many Creatives? Managing All Your Creative Paths W/ Laura Harper Lake of Creative Guts Podcast
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Welcome back! This week is another podcast cross pollination! We speak with Laura Harper Lake of Artful Harper Studios and Creative Gut’s Podcast. After having the opportunity to be on Laura podcast I really wanted to grab some of their spirit and chatter to bring back here. Laura does MANY physical and digital art forms and music as well. She is as creative as they come. By day Laura works with businesses to help them design their websites and branding for a NH non-profit and by night she works to create in all other capacities under her own nam...2020-06-161h 28Waking Up From WorkWhere Business & Creative Collides: How Bad Do YOU Want It & Why W/ Sean Giovanni of The Record ShopE61:
Welcome back to the podcast! This week Dave connects with sonic story teller Sean Giovanni aka Giovanni aka Gio. Sean is the founder of The Record Shop in Nashville, TN and has worked with artists like John Legend, Big & Rich, Tim McGraw, Zakk Wylde, The Wallflowers, and Juicy J. If you aren’t an audio nerd like Dave no problem. The guys go deep into the intersection of business and creative and how to manage it.
Sean brings great info on managing a schedule, getting clear on your why and putt...2020-06-091h 22Waking Up From WorkOnline Music Festivals Keeping The Scene W/ Granite State Online Music Festival's Curtis Arnett
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Every community has worked to find it’s own way to keep connected, keeping creating, and keep supporting each other through these times. The music industry certainly isn’t any different. I had the opportunity to live stream with my band on social an on a few online music festivals and really saw the power of the continued connection with you local scene, continuing to find a way to do what we love, and engage with fans when they need us just as much as we need them.
Today I spoke with with Curtis Arnett Concord, NH local musician that h...2020-05-2653 minWaking Up From WorkLife As A "Professional Music Fan" W/ Rock n Roll Radio Legend Lou Brutus
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What’s it like to live in rock n roll 24/7? There isn’t anyone else out there that knows more rock and metal artists on a first name basis and entered the behind the scenes of their life than Lou Brutus. Lou just came out with his first book about his life experiences over the past 24 years as a radio personality on his nationally syndicated radio show Harddrive with Lou Brutus.
We talk on what it’s like to run into all these artists and be a radio personality. Lou talks about what just being nice can do and how it h...2020-05-1957 minWaking Up From WorkYou're Fired! What To Do When Or If It Happens W/ Dave & RyanE57: You're Fired! What To Do When Or If It Happens W/ Dave & Ryan
Many people are hurting out there, losing their jobs, losing their pay, and even losing everything. I wanted to share my story of getting fired to give some hope, tips, and stories that might help some people feel better when or if it happens to know what to expect.
We usually don’t plan to get fired, and if your anything like me it’s never happened before and I was honestly surprised I was ever in a situation where it coul...2020-05-121h 00Waking Up From WorkMind Blown: Expanding The Size Of The Tank We Swim In W/ Ryan & DaveE56:
There are cycles in everything in life including when we have our mind opened and closed. Today we talk on some recent encounters and moments in our lives when our universe got BIGGER. When we put ourselves into learning environments and situations that expand what we know or understand is possible we encourage more growth periods.
Today Ryan speaks on a recent webinar that expanded his universe in professional VO and Dave talks on some times when mentors blew his mind for audio to challenge him to get better. As creatives we all need...2020-05-0455 minWaking Up From Work"They Flew From LA...To Manchester NH" W/ Matt Blanchette of Revelry Studios
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How do you start a recording studio from no space into THE space? Sometimes we don’t always have an exact plan but surrounding yourself with people that drive and inspire you and going after what you love will always put you in a position to make great things happen.
Today we wanted to get local again and speak to one of the founders of Revelry Studios in Manchester, NH Matt Blanchette about it’s formation and the industry. We talk about the actual construction and experiences of making a studio space, building a team...2020-04-281h 38Waking Up From WorkGo Giver: What Can You Give Away For Free? W/ DaveE54:
Another quick one for you to juice up your day. This isn’t an episode for someone who needs to make income quickly, it’s for those that may have some extra time or have the ability to plant some seeds for long term success with your creative business.
What can you do right now for free? Today? I really believe in the power of giving and that the more you give the more you receive in life. Lately I have been really energized by finally finishing the Go Giver book and have seen some...2020-04-2023 minWaking Up From WorkPieces Of Your Total Brand Broken Down W/ SullybopE53:
Today we are joined by Rapper, DJ, Podcast builder, Ryan Sullivan AKA Sullybop to talk about the different brand pieces that make up who you are in full. Every creative entrepreneur I’ve met usually has one thing they have doubled down on but they also usually have a lot of killer things that make them up collectively or multiple projects or brands that all have their vibe.
The guys chat fast paced today talking on changing between the focuses we have to follow happiness. Mixed conversation moving between many topics in brand, audio, mu...2020-04-1458 minWaking Up From WorkHow Did You Get Started In Your Passion? W/ Simon Pellett & DaveE52:
We’ve spent the last couple episodes talking serious action and changes in the economy and business so we wanted to take an opportunity and get back to some more relaxed content with a familiar face. Dave and Simon from the “Music On Your Own Terms” podcast talk how they got into music and their takes on influence, change, starting out, new ways to look at music, and ultimately the way behind whey they formed their lives around music.
For those that don’t know Simon or his podcast yet we spoke with him on E19 o...2020-04-061h 09Waking Up From WorkPivoting When The Market Changes: COVID-19 Transitioning W/ Dave & RyanE50:
The world is unlike anything we’ve experience during the current pandemic dealing with Covid-19 which means we are facing economic and career changes we’ve never encountered before as creatives as well.
Tune in to hear the guys talk about some stories and strategy to navigating, pivoting, and adapting during a time when the world is functioning differently and paying for different things. There are ways creatives are pivoting and continuing to succeed in new forms of business and unfortunately entire industries under attack. Now is a time for change to make sure ther...2020-03-2350 minWaking Up From WorkUsing Business For Your Band W/ James Cross of the Better Band Bureau PodcastE48
Why should a band use business characteristics? Check out this conversation between host Dave Swillum and James Cross from the Better Band Bureau Podcast. Starting off in local radio James got into audio and working with music. He went on to work on Van’s Warped Tour for three tours working in merchandise and sponsorship and now runs a recording studio in VT.
Between Dave’s experience playing and touring with rock and hardcore bands in New England and James experience in the industry in multiple roles we really lay out a conve...2020-03-091h 11Waking Up From WorkReleasing Creative Frequently or to "Perfection" What's Better?E47:
Solo episode today, super digestible and quick. Today we talk about something I see in myself and others everyday. As creators whether you make music, art, run a business, or create content there is always a battle between releasing content consistently verses slowly but “perfect”. If your a perfectionist, great….but perfection is the enemy of creating. Art isn’t perfect, and to make great art you need to make it A LOT.
Create and release consistently and make it as perfect as you can in the timeframe you set. We can’t get feedba...2020-03-0228 minWaking Up From WorkPR For Bands & Businesses W/ Nicole of Rough Edge Media
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All press is good press… It’s what we’ve heard but let’s dive in a bit. Today the guys talk to Nicole from Rough Edge Media about PR for bands and businesses. Not sure what PR is? Know what it is but don’t know where to start? This episode was built for you.
We discuss how to implement PR on your own time, what things you can hire someone to go deeper on and how to use PR as a tool to change the perception of your creative life. We all should know who we are or how we pe...2020-02-171h 10Waking Up From WorkHow To Run An Event & Create A Community W/ Erin Of E Studio EventsE44
Join us today talking how to create and run an event for your brand or passion with Erin Neuhardt from E Studio Events. I met Erin while working live sound and we clicked during our first meet up so I wanted to share some of the things that have made her really successful in the entrepreneur and speaking engagement event space.
I really believe that no matter how small you may be or think you are there is space for you to host some type of event even if it’s a...2020-02-101h 11Waking Up From WorkGenerating Sales From Your Creative W/ Stephanie of Growth DisruptE43
There are a lot of amazing attributes that I’ve seen in creatives meeting new people everyday but one common weakness and fear I’ve seen is being afraid to commit to sales to grow your creative business. One common feeling and thing I hear is “I don’t want to sell out” or “If it’s good art they will come and support it”. While I agree that you shouldn’t make all your decisions as a creative only oriented at popularity and I don’t think you should turn your love into a hate I do always advocate...2020-02-031h 29Waking Up From WorkManaging Income From Your Creative. What Does Money Mean? W/ Dave & Ryan
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As creatives we usually HATE talking money. Unfortunately if you want to do what you love full time you often need to find a way to get an income from it and more importantly manage it in a way you can be educated on the next decisions you need to make.
Today we talk about using tools to see cash flow, the meaning of money, the different stages of income when starting a business and how to balance and keep track of it. Money doesn’t have to be a bad thing but it does have to be understood in o...2020-01-271h 08Waking Up From WorkNine Days Into Creating A Creative Business W/ Simon James Seamonster
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Alright let’s reverse a bit. The guys spoke last week about their choices and plan changes to include their day job to fund their creative careers for an added amount of time. This week we talk to someone who is only 9 days into their jump to see what’s in their head and what’s right for you.
The boys chat with Simon James AKA Seamonster a graphic designer and artist from Maine. We speak to Simon about his fresh jump into business and his perspective driven from monetary and life challenges. Managing your day when all the time is...2020-01-221h 15Waking Up From WorkDon't Quit Your Day Job Kid! Yet... W/ Dave & Ryan
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Everyone has told you never to quit your day job, we’ve always told you TO quit it……today we aren’t. Ok let’s back track. We really want you to when it makes sense but we want you to set up your jump for a long term win and marathon win over a short term feeling of fulfillment that isn’t backed by strong risk mitigation.
Hear how Dave and Ryan have set their year up with day jobs to use the funds and time to attack their creative careers. We dive into the thoughts and feelings behind why peo...2020-01-131h 09Waking Up From WorkNetworking To Build A Community & Releasing Content Today W/ Zach Zyla AudioE39:
You ever hear "It’s not what you know, it’s who you know"? This episode is brought to you by networking! After meeting Zach from a mutual online encounter we brought it offline with some coffee and decided to link up to podcast after a great conversation and match of interests and life. Zach Zyla is a freelance audio engineer working out of Manchester, NH after going to school for audio.
In this episode we talk about how important networking is and how to do it in a meaningful way so it truly make...2019-12-3055 minWaking Up From WorkBasement Music For NFL Placement W/ Dominic Mosher of Mosher AudioE38 Basement Music For NFL Placement W/ Dominic Mosher
Today we talk to Dominic Mosher of Mosher Audio out of Michigan to walk through getting connected through genuine interest in others, forming a life around your creative career to support it, and changing your contact with friend groups that may be helping or hurting your goals.
Dominic started writing music for licensing in the NFL and other large brands from a simple conversation and works to record music for his band the Highlight Reel and other bands in the Michigan area. Join us during your...2019-12-2352 minWaking Up From WorkDesert Island Goals For 2020 & Self AwarenessE37 Desert Island Goals for 2020 & Self Awareness
If you were on an island with no financial, health, or other societal constraints but was limited to just being able to do a few things during the day with a few people who is there and what are you doing? Everyone needs a sense of purpose and everyone needs people because thats part of being human. But let’s get clear on our goals. I like brewing home brew, I like hiking, I like camping, I like a lot of people in my local music scene, I like a lo...2019-12-1629 minWaking Up From WorkHow To Get The Biggest ROI On Your Investment By Investing In YOURSELF W/ Ryan & DaveE36
When you hear the word "investment," what do you think? Money? Stocks? Or is there a little more to it. This week the guys are back together before the end of the year to talk about investments. What is it that you are investing in? Do you invest momentary resources into your venture?
How much time and dedication do you invest?
How much do you invest in the one thing you have your whole life for certain...you?
These are all pivotal questions that change across the variety of mediums that we engage with. Join the guys this week as t...2019-12-091h 12Waking Up From WorkNavigating The New Music Industry W/ Producer Joe SoloE35
Have you been trying to figure out the music industry?
After finishing my MBA in Music Business from SNHU and Berklee I wanted to share a taste of real world music business from someone that’s been living through the changes and still breathing it in LA. I met Joe Solo briefly while eating lunch at an Audio Engineer Society Convention in LA a few years back. I spent a summer helping Joe with some vocal editing and learned an incredible perspective from him on how to approach a mix.
Joe has co...2019-12-0252 minWaking Up From WorkCreating A Custom Brand With Your Own Hands W/ Jeff of Exeter Drum WorksE34
Another episode out in the field! Join us today from Exeter Drum Works wood working shop in New Hampshire. Now I can’t say that being a drummer didn’t have anything to do with me choosing to go after this episode but it’s certainly good for anyone looking to make their own product, sell a boutique brand, or just likes to hear a hustle story.
We certainly talk drums but we also talk making the leap, getting your first income from your career, and competing as a small boutique brand against other larger...2019-11-251h 02Waking Up From WorkSocial Media Macro Lesson & Giving Back W/ Top One Hundred Influencer Simonetta Lein
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Welcome to number 33. We carry on the conversation on Social Media for creatives but take it to the macro. After talking application and practice in E30 from my own experience and how Ryan built Robot Dog Studio with video content in E31, today we talk to someone who is on the large scale of social media.
Please welcome a top 100 influencer in the fashion industry with 2 million followers on IG, entrepreneur, and model Simonetta Lein. We had a killer conversation on what things are important for a modern social media and marketing game, an authentic identity with your living, an...2019-11-1849 minWaking Up From WorkModern Music Industry, Audience Experience, & Testing Your Idea’s W/ Scott Page of Pink FloydE32
On todays episode we look to deliver some great music industry insight for indie artists and experience/ mindset thoughts for entrepreneurs. Today we speak with Scott Page Saxophone player/Rhythm Guitar for Pink Floyd, Supertramp and Toto, CEO of ThinkEXP LA based media immersive entertainment company, and technologist.
Scott has such a diverse background between music and entrepreneurship that we cover a lot of ground. Looking at story telling for your brand, creating an experience over a product, and understanding why we do what we do and if it will work.
2019-11-111h 55Waking Up From WorkVideo For Indie Artists W/ Catnip Audio Visual
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Today the Waking Up From Work Podcast gets to talk with it’s first international guest speaking with José Miziara of Catnip Audio Visual in Brazil! Working with my production company Crawlspace Audio and playing in my older bands and current band Broadwing. I have seen the opportunity and need for video for local Indie artists looking to be serious about their music and continue to pursue their passion. We talk about why video is important for indie artists for marketing and successfully promoting shows and launching new music. Talking the differences and the similarities between running a creative serv...2019-09-231h 26Waking Up From WorkHow Do You Know When It's Time To Make A Change?This week, the guys have a one on one episode discussing an important topic; pivotting. When life, hobby, & careers don't seem to be panning out how do you recognize it? How do you move in a new direction? What does a new direction provide? The guys sit down and dig deep while they catch up on the day to day of life. Each of us experiences changes on all scales and it is important to re-evaluate periodically to make sure we are on track to success and health. What has happened in your life that has made you reassess...2019-09-0940 minWaking Up From WorkFour Combat Seasons, Failures and Triumphs: Finding Your Way W/ Nick DevlinE26
Today we talk through failure as an entrepreneur and getting back at it over and over again. Nick Devlin is currently a life coach pursuing a role leading entrepreneurs in adventures to challenge their comfort zone in extreme outings. Nick is a 4 combat season Army Ranger 75th regiment vet, MBA graduate of Cornell, father, and husband.
Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what you want to do in life to live intentionally but you know it’s not what your doing currently. Nick talks through testing out what he though...2019-08-261h 23Waking Up From WorkCorporate V. Small Business V. Self Employed? What's Best For You?E25
Coming from last week’s episode talking talking some strengths coming from an interview with a corporate leader in a large company we wanted to take this week to talk the cons of corporate and how you can make it work for you if it’s what YOU want.
This week we got to hang out with Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss who worked the corporate life for 25 years and left to start their jobs to start a communications consulting company for themselves. Their journey started when they had some trying times at their comp...2019-08-131h 08Waking Up From WorkBeing Strategic With Your Goals and Reducing Friction W/ Dave SwillumE24
Today Dave goes solo bringing some notes and discussion back from an unrecorded interview he did with a Sen. Sales Director of a fortune 500 SAAS company in Massachusetts. Dave completed this interview in 18' during his MBA program and wanted to unpack some of the experience and take aways he got that day with a large corporate figure in a digestible and applicable way for anyone looking to go after goals with strategy and communicate to an audience effectively. Shorter episode with some challenge statements geared toward any leader, entrepreneur, or person going after their goals. 2019-07-2946 minWaking Up From WorkTo College Or Not To College? Choices Made & How It Plays Out W/ Dave & Ryan
As the world becomes an increasingly technological place the way we live our lives change with it. Whether it be how your job changes or becoming fluent in new skills whilst progressing a career, forward progress is always necessary. With this progress comes a fundamental block in the construction of a successful life; Education. In this episode, the guy's do their first solo episode where they tackle an important question that hits close to home for everyone. Do you need to go to college? Join the guys as they dissect this increasingly complicated and layered question as they discuss pre-college...2019-07-151h 18Waking Up From WorkGoing After Your Dreams As A Couple & Moving Across The Country For School W/ Meagan SwillumE22
Life happens and often happens in a big way. Our best-laid plans can be blown away in an instant by the force of one of the most powerful forces in life; circumstance. In this episode, Dave and Ryan sit down with none other than Megan Swillum! Meg and Dave have had some serious life changes in the works and you'll find out that when the instance changes, numerous things change with it. Meg, Dave, and Ryan dig into what it takes to be flexible, adapt, and roll with the curveballs life throws at us while progressing our...2019-07-011h 28Waking Up From WorkWriting Your First Book & How Down Syndrome Could Change Your Outlook W/ Tori SwillumE21: Writing Your First Book & How Down Syndrome Could Change Your Outlook W/ Tori Swillum
Today we take a look inside my family to introduce my sister Victoria Swillum. Tori is a dance major at Dean College who specializes in studio management and focuses on adaptive dance in the Down Syndrome community. Tori recently wrote her first book while at college on Down Syndrome awareness and how dance can play a role in the mental ability community. When Tori isn’t writing or doing her classes she works at the Boston Ballet and does adaptive dan...2019-06-1759 minWaking Up From WorkUsing Art To Overcome Our Roadblocks & Break Through In The New Industry W/ Simon Pellett
E19: Our first joint podcast!!!! Welcome back peeps
Welcome back to the podcast, sorry for failing on a release time last week! I’m finally settled in my new down sized place and getting back up to speed on life. This week we talk to Simon Pellett on our first ever joint podcast with another content creator. Simon started a podcast called “Music On Your Own Terms” where he discusses entrepreneur and business traits and habits with artists around the world to better support the music community with useful information from both fields. Simon and I met through Instagram when I starte...2019-05-201h 13Waking Up From WorkCrowdfunding & Illustrating W/ Craig Holland Illustration
Welcome to Episode 17!
This week, the guys sit down with Craig Holland. Craig is a freelance comic illustrator based out of Southern New Hampshire. Starting as a hungry art student, Craig received his BFA in illustration and has honed his craft and pushed his creative boundaries with his vibrant Kickstarter, 'Color Me Reggie' pairs the stylized allure of comics with the interactivity of a coloring book. The group spouts off on many topics; from bad critiques to successful Kickstarter, we hope you will join us for a deep dive into the world of freelance illustration
In this episode:
-The last epi...2019-04-081h 27Waking Up From WorkGrowing A Business & Diversifying Through Real-Estate Investing W/ Peter Marston Jr.
Today we tackle some familiar topics like moving from side hustle to taking the plunge, tarting up, and goal setting then hit some new topics like real-estate investing and in depth views of planning your year. Peter is a powerhouse of information on diversifying and getting your head into your business. I tracked this while I was investing in my first income property and picked his brain on some beginner questions I thought might be helpful for people in first time real-estate investment mode.
Peter’s Bio:
Peter Marston Jr. is a person in l...2019-03-111h 16Waking Up From WorkManaging Your Energy & Changing Lives "The Goal Outweighs The Instant Gratification" W/ Jake Lospennato
Episode 10
Living in hustle city can be difficult to prioritize and make sure we are taking care to be balanced. Being balanced in physical and mental health, relationships, work, and passion is important to make us effective leaders in our field. Today we talk to a certified personal trainer, online coach, and creator Jake Lospennato. We hit two topics both in the entrepreneurial game of Jake’s transition and movement in his field as well as being physically active to help us have control on our energy when we need it. It’s not easy when we work 14 hour days to fi...2018-12-101h 11Waking Up From WorkMeet The Co-Host - Making The Decision & Making It Serious
Episode 2
Last episode we kicked it off with a meet and greet with host Dave Swillum and a message about what we are about! In this episode we introduce Ryan Carrigan and go over his background and the decision to take your Wake Up From Work seriously.
What does it look like when you make the decision to go after your dream right now instead of thinking of it as a dream or a future possibility? What actions take place when your taking real action?
Ryan and I met in highschool doing slam poetry after we took a creative writing cour...2018-12-1046 minWaking Up From WorkWelcome to the Waking Up From Work Podcast W/ Dave Swillum
Welcome to the Podcast
Welcome to the Waking Up From Work Podcast and thank you for joining us on getting to work making work a passion.
My name is Dave Swillum and I’m so happy to have you here with me. This is a podcast that does interviews and discussions with entrepreneurs, small businesses, freelancers and DIY lifestyles. It’s about making a career and life what you want it to be, not what you we think it needs to be.
Help us build a community of people looking to better themselves by seriously pursuing their passion with action in order to...2018-11-2727 min