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Fourth Wall: the podcast004: Money TALKS w/ Ethan SteimelMoney! Everybody needs it, but everyone hates talking about it. Let’s dive in with our special guest and host of Artistic Finance, Ethan Steimel! Want to know more? Don't just read about it—press play to dive into today's episode. Check out Ethan’s podcast and website to get all those amazing resources and even more gems!https://www.artisticfinance.com/resources.htmlEntertainment Community Fundhttps://entertainmentcommunity.orgListen to our old episode on Artistic Finance...
2025-05-2152 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance172: Afford Versus Stored with Alex Pendleton - Bonus EpisodeAlex Pendleton, manager of Netgear’s ProAV Systems Engineering department sits down with Ellen and Ethan to talk personal finances.    Topics: ⭐️ Paying yourself first ⭐️ Investing as much as possible ⭐️ Long term investing apart from news cycles   Video Version https://youtu.be/KiZcsADzSqE   Artistic Finance https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance   LDI - Free registration with promo code ARTISTICFINANCE https://www.ldishow.com/   LDI AF Recording - The Art of Tailoring A Show...
2024-11-2126 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance170: Balancing Light and Life with Kat Borderud - Bonus EpisodeLighting and visual production designer Kat Borderud sits down with Ellen and Ethan to talk about handling finances as a touring LD and programmer.   Topics: ⭐️ Needs versus wants ⭐️ The ebb and flow of rates ⭐️ Freelancers learning finances on the go ⭐️ Working prep in the rental shops that build tours   Video Version https://youtu.be/qQ5AcRshTSE   Artistic Finance https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance   Kat Borderud https://www.katborderud.com/ @katmagik  ...
2024-11-0739 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance169: Navigating Rates, Retirement, and Networking with Emily Malone - Bonus EpisodeEllen and Ethan talk with Emily Malone, head of live events at Disguise, known for hardware and software for events and installations, like the Sphere in Las Vegas.    Topics: ⭐️ Determining rates ⭐️ Saving for overhead ⭐️ Saving for retirement  ⭐️ Benefits of networking   We also discuss the Vegas Sphere, Adele’s Munich Show, and Philadelphia Cream Cheese   Video Version https://youtu.be/p2ZI0DUH0O4   Artistic Finance https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance   LDI https...
2024-10-3129 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance168: Full Time Church Lighting, Freelance Gigs, and Parenting with Amanda Carradine - Bonus EpisodeEllen and Ethan chat with Amanda Carradine, the lighting director for Eastside Christian Church in California.    Topics: ⭐️ Being a church LD ⭐️ Saving for inevitable slow seasons ⭐️ Determining rates for freelance gigs ⭐️ Finding stability in a production career   Video Version https://youtu.be/p2ZI0DUH0O4   Artistic Finance https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance   LDI https://www.ldishow.com/   Amanda Carradine https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandacarradine/
2024-10-2423 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance167: Dancing Financially As A Lighting Designer with Roma Flowers - Bonus EpisodeEllen Lampert-Gréaux and Ethan talk with Roma Flowers, a lighting designer for dance and theatre based in Texas.   Topics: ⭐️ Opening a 401k when young ⭐️ Legacy and generational wealth ⭐️ Keeping overhead low in the lean times ⭐️ Partnering with someone better than you at finances ⭐️ Reporting income on taxes to pay into social security   Video Version https://youtu.be/mLgNZFIOOe0   Artistic Finance https://linktr.ee/artisticfinance   LDI https://www.ldishow.com/  ...
2024-10-1753 minThe StageLync Podcast
The StageLync PodcastEpisode 173 – Artistic Finance collaboration with Victor Manuel AguileraIn this episode, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Victor Manuel Aguilera, talking all things finance. Víctor Manuel Aguilera has a Bachelors degree in Accounting from the Universidad Autónoma de México, a second Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Universidad Iberoamericana, and a Masters Degree on International Trade from Université de Paris I) Pantheon -Sorbonne. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Business and Financial Restructuring consultant in Mexico. Victor is also the co-author of the book Matemáticas Financ...
2023-05-1449 minThe StageLync Podcast
The StageLync PodcastEpisode 170 – Artistic Finance collaboration with Linda EssigIn these next few episodes, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Linda Essig. Linda Essig, MFA, PhD, and former lighting designer, was appointed Baruch College’s Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs on July 1, 2021. She previously served as dean of the College of Arts & Letters at California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) where she was responsible for nine academic departments, four centers, and the Ronald H. Silverman Fine Arts Gallery. Prior to Cal State LA, Dr. Essig was dir...
2023-04-2334 minThe StageLync Podcast
The StageLync PodcastEpisode 168 – Artistic Finance collaboration with Jeanette Oi-Suk YewIn these next few episodes, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew. Jeanette is an award-winning designer for theatre, opera, dance, musical, music performances, installation, and immersive experiences. As a designer, she aims to create a visual environment that is organically integrated into the landscape and language of the production.  Her works have been seen across US cities and internationally at Havana (Cuba), Prague (Czech Republic), Lima (Peru), Edinburgh (Scotland), Tokyo (Japan), Graz (Austria), Shanghai (China), Paris (France), and Bloemfontein (Sou...
2023-04-0938 minThe StageLync Podcast
The StageLync PodcastEpisode 166 – Artistic Finance collaboration with Camille Schenkkan and Jessica Champagne HansenIn these next few episodes, we are recording in collaboration with my fellow podcaster and now friend Ethan from Artistic Finance. Today we are talking with Camille Schenkkan and Jessica Champagne Hansen. Camille Schenkkan is the Deputy Managing Director for Center Theatre Group. Before moving into that position, she led workforce development and emerging artist programming at CTG starting in 2012. Camille is proud to teach in the Master of Arts Administration Program at Goucher College as well as the Department of Theatre and Dance at Cal State LA, and she has served on the Advisory Board for E...
2023-03-2646 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance134: Life Insurance with Bruce KomarowA chat with insurance broker Bruce Komarow about life insurance.    Topics: ⭐️ Term ⭐️ Whole ⭐️ Universal  ⭐️ Blending Types ⭐️ Health Screenings ⭐️ How insurance is regulated ⭐️ How much coverage to get ⭐️ Where and how to purchase ⭐️ Converting Term to Whole up until age 65 ⭐️ Variable Universal for those trying to get a higher return   Takeaways: ⭐️ Term is the least expensive ⭐️ Whole builds cash value and guarantees a payout but is more expensive  ⭐️ Universal is the least expensive way to acce...
2023-02-201h 11Artistic Finance
Artistic Finance123: Houston, We Have A Lighting Designer with Christina Giannelli An interview with lighting designer Christina Giannelli.   Topics: ⭐️ Freelancing in Houston. ⭐️ Teaching as a retirement plan. ⭐️ Putting all contracts through USA 829. ⭐️ A good accountant will keep you on track. ⭐️ Aging parents while growing older yourself. ⭐️ Real estate as retirement plan & COVID safety net. ⭐️ Focusing youthful energy toward retirement planning. ⭐️ Having an agent negotiate contracts is well worth the agent’s fee.   Today’s episode was recorded in person at LDI in Las Vegas.    We partnered with AYRTON Digital L...
2022-12-0552 minLight Talk with The Lumen Brothers
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 296 - ""Man...Hattan!" - Interview with Ethan Steimel" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers chat with Lighting Designer and Artistic Finance Podcaset Host, Ethan Steimel.   Join Ethan, Stan, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: LDI aftermath thoughts; Steve's 2023 LDI plans; Light Talk Kilts; The Artistic Finance podcast; Multiple streams of income; The importance of a savings plan; Is the live entertainment industry on the road to recovery?; Stan being "Inculated in an Incubator"; The number of theatre artists leaving the profession; The financial state of regional theatres; Feeling "Safe" from Covid; Running "Nekid in the Streets"; Are designers' fees going up?; The "Wag of t...
2022-12-031h 00Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
Light Talk with The Lumen BrothersLIGHT TALK Episode 296 - ""Man...Hattan!" - Interview with Ethan Steimel" In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers chat with Lighting Designer and Artistic Finance Podcaset Host, Ethan Steimel.   Join Ethan, Stan, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about: LDI aftermath thoughts; Steve's 2023 LDI plans; Light Talk Kilts; The Artistic Finance podcast; Multiple streams of income; The importance of a savings plan; Is the live entertainment industry on the road to recovery?; Stan being "Inculated in an Incubator"; The number of theatre artists leaving the profession; The financial state of regional theatres; Feeling "Safe" from Covid; Running "Nekid in the Streets"; Are designers' fees going up?; The "Wag of t...
2022-12-031h 00Artistic Finance
Artistic Finance118: Want Something Done? Give It To A Music Teacher! with Steve Altinel (Part 1 of 2)A discussion with Steve Altinel, the artistic director of the Long Island Musical Theatre Festival.   We discuss: ⭐️ Filling the artistic cup. ⭐️ Choosing music instead of the family business. ⭐️ The long hours necessary for working in theater. ⭐️ The financial stability of a teaching job versus freelancing. ⭐️ Preparing students to have a leg up in the professional world. ⭐️ Coordinating choirs for The Hunchback of Notre Dame at The Argyle Theater. ⭐️ Time management as a high school teacher while balancing professional music director jobs.   Early Release...
2022-10-2452 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance117: Profit First & How To Pay On A W2 with Abby Johnson CEO of Matterhorn Business DevelopmentToday we learn how to pay workers on W2 instead of 1099 and how to profit first by organizing our business finances. Our guest is Abby Johnson, CEO of Matterhorn Business Development and Certified Profit First Professional for Small Business Owners.   W2 Topics: ⭐️ When to pay someone on a 1099 or a W2 ⭐️ If W2, HOW to file the correct tax filing paperwork. ⭐️ How much it costs to hire a company to do the filings for you.   Profit First topics: ⭐️ Pulling aside profit first ⭐️ Setting aside...
2022-10-1059 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance116: AF Rewind - Destiney Powell - PainterDestiney Powell discusses how she makes money as a painter and how she makes money work for her.   Topics: ⭐️ Cars as liabilities  ⭐️ Her seven streams of income. ⭐️ How to make money work for you. ⭐️ How Destiney became a full time painter. ⭐️ Passive investing  including rental real estate ⭐️ Advantages to paying taxes instead of writing everything off.   Patron Bonus Episode: ⭐️ Homeschooling. ⭐️ Jane The Virgin. ⭐️ Wrapping shipping costs into the price of your produce. ⭐️ Saving money on shipping using 3rd...
2022-10-041h 00Artistic Finance
Artistic Finance115: AF Rewind - Cookie Jordan - Hair, Wig, & Makeup DesignerHair, wig, and makeup designer Cookie Jordan talks about how she has managed her finances from The Santa Fe Opera to Broadway.   Topics: ⭐️ Paying rent early ⭐️ Unions on Broadway ⭐️ Money is to serve you, you do not serve money ⭐️ When working with non profits, asking for in-kind donation receipts   Become a patron: www.patreon.com/artisticfinance   Episode outtakes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/39-cookie-jordan-46423499     Cookie has designed 26 Broadway shows including A Strange Loop, The Piano Lesson, Slave Play, and The Cher Show. She has been nominate...
2022-09-2657 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance114: Plan Your Work, Work Your Plan with Director Ronny DutraTheatre director Ronny Dutra talks about how he handles money and why he moved to NYC for a career in theatre.   We discuss: ⭐️ The Music Man on Broadway ⭐️ Planning the work. Working the plan. ⭐️ No matter what, keeping your eye on the prize. ⭐️ Ronny’s dance training and competitive ballroom dancing. ⭐️ How his goal of being a Broadway performer that shifted to directing.   Become a patron: www.patreon.com/artisticfinance   Ronny Dutra - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com...
2022-09-1954 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance113: Cats - The 9 Lives Of Ken Page"If you have what you want and need, you're doing fine. And if you can afford to have it, you're doing 3000% better than a lot of people."   Discussing Cats with original Broadway cast member Ken Page!   Topics: ⭐️ The first megamusical ⭐️ Audition and rehearsal process ⭐️ Broadway version versus the West End  ⭐️ Judi Dench playing Old Deuteronomy in the film   Cats Stats: ⭐️ 4th longest running Broadway show of all time ⭐️ 9th highest grossing Broadway show of all time ⭐️ 2nd most popu...
2022-09-1259 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance111: Can Anybody Beat the Market? - Q1 Update of the Artistic Finance 6k An update on the Artistic Finance 6k--the $6,000 of investments we made in May of 2021. We’re joined by a bond investment CEO and a data analyst to review how our investments compare to the S&P 500. We discuss a new experiment! Our guests have purchased $1,000 investments of their own to see how they can do against my investments and the market at large.   Links & Resources:    Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan - CEO of LiquidiFi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maithreyi-gopalakrishnan/ maithreyi@liquidificorp.com   Katie Buhrman - Data Analyst: @ktbuhr on Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat...
2022-08-1550 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance110: How To Invest In A Broadway Show with Producer Heather Shields (Part 2 of 2)Broadway producer Heather Shields explains how to invest in a Broadway show. (Part 2 of 2)   We discuss: ⭐️ Measuring revenue by gross potential ⭐️ How to access opportunities to invest ⭐️ A minimum investing unit for a Broadway show ⭐️ Broadway investors MUST BE accredited investors ⭐️ Broadway investors almost always file an extension for taxes ⭐️ Documents investors sign - operating agreement, subscription agreement, and tax documents   Bonus Episode - How We Became Co Producers On Broadway: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-we-became-co-70214738   Heather Shi...
2022-08-0841 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance109: How To Invest In A Broadway Show with Producer Heather Shields (Part 1 of 2)Broadway producer Heather Shields explains how to invest in a Broadway show. Part one of a two part interview.   We discuss: ⭐️ Recoupment schedules and break even points ⭐️ The 40 year exploitation period of an author’s work ⭐️ Investing early is riskier but can provide a higher return ⭐️ The three types of producers on Broadway - lead, executive, and co ⭐️ The importance of the 10 days before Christmas for seasonal shows   Early release of next week's episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/69873666?pr=true   ...
2022-08-0100 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance107: Mindset & Accountability in Personal Finance for Artists with Rachel SchmelingRachel Schmeling, an actor and finance coach, provides actionable advice on improving personal finances.   Topics: ⭐️Budgeting ⭐️Falling in love with future you ⭐️Reframing negative money attitudes ⭐️Defining success and finding our core beliefs ⭐️Shifting out of victim mindset and taking ownership of our finances   Bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/68919886   Rachel Schmeling: https://www.rachelschmeling.com/   List of Values - from Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-li...
2022-07-1156 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance106: No Credit Cards and Ask About Pay with Jamie Esteva WilsonJamie Esteva Wilson, an actor and musician from Manila, Philippines joins the podcast to talk about his relationship with finance. Topics: ⭐️ Choosing freelancing over a corporate job ⭐️ How money is motivation to get out of bed ⭐️ Becoming a COVID safety officer during pandemic Other things that surprised me: ⭐️ Jamie lives without a credit card ⭐️ 30+ years as a theatre artist while not being great with money ⭐️ Learning a hard lesson by being talented BUT showing up unprepared Jamie returns in a follow up episode in Tagalog. https://www.artisticfi...
2022-07-0450 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance106.1: Teatro sa Maynila at NYC sa TagalogTatlong Pinoy freelancer artists mula Manila at New York ang nagbahagi ng kanilang payong pampinansyal.   Ang episode na ito ay kasama ang aktor na si Jamie Wilson, Stage Manager na si Sheryl Polancos at Lighting Designer, Cha See. ⭐️ Paano nila nalampasan ang pandemyang covid? ⭐️ Paano nila nagawang matustusan ang kanilang mga pangangailgan at paano sila nakahanap ng dagdag o bagong trabaho? ⭐️ Paano nakatulong ang organisasyong See Lighting Foundation sa mga imigranteng naninirahan sa US sa panahon ng covid?   Thank you to Sheryl Polancos for help with translati...
2022-07-041h 02Artistic Finance
Artistic Finance104: Personal Finances: Simple. Not Easy with Financial Advisor Eli ZollerLISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6    Broadway musician turned financial advisor, Eli Zoller, joins the show to talk about his career change and how he is helping others.   Topics: ⭐️ Why Eli became an advisor ⭐️ Finances can be simple, but simple is not easy ⭐️ How freelancers can benefit from financial planners ⭐️ The best way to get your financial questions answered ⭐️ What the worst outcome from meeting a financial advisor.   Bonus Episode - Eli’s Favorite Broadway Show:
2022-06-2057 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance103: Free Coffee: The Secret Starbucks Code - A Father’s Day SpecialLISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6    We celebrate Father’s Day with Nicole’s parents and to learn how they use the Starbucks reward program.    We discuss: ⭐️ Cost savings of a refillable cup ⭐️ Sharing accounts to maximize points ⭐️ Clipping coupons BEFORE the internet   Our bonus episode is a story about Ethan getting a birthday drink from the Taco Bell rewards program.    Bonus Episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/67140618   Takeaways: ⭐️...
2022-06-1359 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance102: The Artist's Grind: Art, Grit, & Navigating Capitalism with Painter Bret SlaterLISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6   Become a patron: www.patreon.com/artisticfinance   Brooklyn-based painter Bret Slater joins the podcast to discuss the business of painting. He explains how he learned to price his art and work with galleries in New York and Europe.   We discuss: ⭐️ How to price art ⭐️ Why you must “put yourself out there” ⭐️ What percentage a gallery takes when selling an artwork ⭐️ The importance of professional connections and relationships ⭐️ How Bret first...
2022-06-081h 05Artistic Finance
Artistic Finance101: Mid-Career from Manila to Off-Broadway to Broadway with Sheryl PolancosLISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6   Sheryl Polancos, a stage manager from Broadway’s Beetlejuice, joins the show to talk about working ten years in the Philippines as a freelance stage manager. She then moved to NYC to continue freelancing in theatre off-Broadway and then on Broadway.    We discuss: ⭐️ How to afford an apartment in NYC ⭐️ How to get an artist visa and green card ⭐️ A bad luck superstition involving peanuts ⭐️ Saving for yourself and your own retirement ⭐️ Differences betw...
2022-05-3055 minWhy I‘ll Never Make It
Why I‘ll Never Make ItEthan Steimel Lights the Way in Talking About Money and Finances“There are few things that can cause joy, shame, contentment, anxiety and stress the way that money does,” says Korrena Bailie, Consumer Finance Editor at Forbes. “If your finances cause you stress and anxiety, it’s natural to want to keep this to yourself because you might feel embarrassed or ashamed about the decisions you made.” (NY Times)Well, one artist who is trying to break down that wall of fear or shame when it comes to money is lighting designer and fellow podcaster Ethan Steimel. In this episode we both confront the stigma around such discussions. He shares...
2022-05-161h 01Artistic Finance
Artistic Finance99: Credit Card Rewards with John AdcoxLearn how to maximize your credit card points with financial analyst John Adcox.   Topics: ⭐️ How to transfer points ⭐️ Loyalty to a brand is beneficial ⭐️ Evaluating the annual fee versus the benefits ⭐️ Maximize earnings - always earn more than 1% ⭐️ Buying gift cards if they yield higher than the product ⭐️ Maximizing spending - transfer points to other rewards programs ⭐️ Transfer statuses between programs, even if points don’t transfer   Takeaways: ⭐️ Transfering is easy and happens online ⭐️ A $550 annual fee can easily be...
2022-05-161h 17Why I‘ll Never Make It
Why I‘ll Never Make ItTreating Yourself as a Business with Jonathan Cerullo and Artistic FinanceEthan Steimel talks with Jonathan Cerullo about seeing ourselves and our careers as more than an artistic craft in this special collaboration and presentation with Artistic Finance.There are two fundamental sides to every actor: the artistic part of us that loves rehearsing and performing, and then there’s the business aspect which handles money, contracts, and other details. It is so important that our business side gets just as much attention and preparation as the creative side, because both are crucial to our success. While we are good at taking lessons, being coached, or joining classes to...
2022-05-091h 02Artistic Finance
Artistic Finance98: Can Anybody Beat the Market? - Q4 Update of the Artistic Finance 6k A year end review of the Artistic Finance 6k--our $6,000 investment. We’ve gathered a bond investment CEO, a data analyst, and two lighting designers to compare how our investments compare to the market (aka the S&P 500).   We discuss: ⭐️ The current shaky market ⭐️ Holding investments for a year ⭐️ Next steps for this investment experiment     Takeaways: ⭐️ Ethan is going to HOLD all investments ⭐️ Ethan needs to reinvest the $56 REIT dividends ⭐️ We will have 3 other investments to track - one is I-Bonds ⭐️ All guests are roughly mid 30s. Thoughts might be different if we were mid 20s or mid 60s.
2022-05-0955 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance97: Dance In Public Spaces - Coast To Coast with Melissa RikerChoreographer Melissa Riker joins the show to discuss running a non profit dance company in Seattle and New York City.    Topics: ⭐️ Melissa's IRS audit ⭐️ Paying dancers 1099 or W2 ⭐️ Writing and applying for grants ⭐️ Financially responsible. Artistically wild. ⭐️ Cost of public permits versus renting a venue ⭐️ Arts grants via city funding and federal funding ⭐️ To become a non profit or partner with a fiscal sponsor   In the bonus episode: ⭐️ Paying freelancers in a timely manner   Bonus Episode: ht...
2022-05-0255 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance93: Caite Hevner - Projection DesignerBroadway projection designer Caite Hevner chats finances as a freelancer and owner of a design studio.   We discuss: ⭐️ A huge tip for anyone opening a retirement account ⭐️ Decoupling money from YOU and tying it instead to the job ⭐️ Putting design studio employees on PAYROLL instead of paying them as CONTRACTORS   Caite Hevner: https://caitedesign.com/scenicdesign   Bret Slater Art - Full Story https://www.patreon.com/posts/bret-slater-af-61516832?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=po...
2022-03-2847 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance92: Stafford Arima - Broadway DirectorBroadway director Stafford Arima joins us to discuss how he has managed his finances as a freelance director in New York City.    We discuss: ⭐️ Moving from Canada to be resident director of Broadway’s Ragtime ⭐️ How much he socked away for retirement during his 20 years freelancing ⭐️ His newest job as an artistic director of Theatre Calgary which was his first full time job, which he took when he was in his late forties ⭐️ Stafford talks about his parent’s relationship with gambling and the death of his uncle that shaped his...
2022-03-2158 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance91: Fossil Fuel Free Investing with Alex Wright-GladsteinHow to fight climate change using retirement funds with Alex Wright-Gladstein, creator of SPFFX, a mutual fund that mirrors the S&P 500 Index without investing in fossil fuels.   NOTE: None of this is financial advice nor are we financial advisors!   We discuss: ⭐️ Where to invest fossil-fuel-free ⭐️ SPFFX expected returns and expense ratios ⭐️ How to fight climate change using retirement funds ⭐️ How to ask your 401k provider to provide a fossil fuel free option within your retirement plan   Become a patron! http...
2022-03-1459 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance90: Lap Chi Chu - Lighting Designer Lighting designer Lap Chi Chu discusses career finances and the importance of paying off debt early.   We discuss:   ⭐️ Taxes   ⭐️ Student loans   ⭐️ Getting an accountant   ⭐️ Lap’s most “lucrative” job   ⭐️ Incorporating as a freelancer   ⭐️ Combining finances during marriage     My takeaways were:   ⭐️ Use an accountant   ⭐️ Work begets work so do a GOOD JOB   ⭐️ Lap set up a SIMPLE IRA and uses it 30 years later   ⭐️ CONSISTENT paychecks are what make ARTS jobs "lucrative"   ⭐️ Debt and student loans - pay off sooner EVEN if the payments are manageable   Lap's Website: https://lapchichu.com/   The Wolves: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wolves_(play) ...
2022-02-2851 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance89: Choose the Right 401k Investments with Elena SartorChoosing 401k investments with stage manager turned teacher Elena Sartor.    Elena just became eligible for a 401k but wasn’t sure which investments to pick. We decided to talk through all the choices.    Today we will cover: ⭐️ 401ks ⭐️ ROTH 401ks ⭐️ Volatility ⭐️ Expense ratio ⭐️ Diversification ⭐️ Options for FREELANCERS ⭐️ ROTH IRA, SEP IRA, & SIMPLE IRA   Link to the workbook: https://www.patreon.com/posts/61906422/   ROTH 401k: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/roth401...
2022-02-2157 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance87: Buist Bickley - Broadway Prop SupervisorBroadway Prop Supervisor Buist Bickley explains how he has managed his personal finances throughout his career.   We discuss: ⭐️ Who he uses as an accountant ⭐️ The details of his retirement plan ⭐️ The importance of low overhead ⭐️ How props supervisors are hired ⭐️ What makes a good Broadway prop supervisor   BUT THAT'S NOT ALL! For three monthly payments of $19.99 you'll also hear us discuss:   ⭐️ Life insurance ⭐️ What charities Buist gives to ⭐️ Financial benefits of having a partner ⭐️ How to be a prop...
2022-02-0755 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance86: Bond Investing with Maithreyi GopalakrishnanA guide on bond investing with Maithreyi Gopalakrishnan, CEO of LiquidiFi, the bond education app.    We discuss: ⭐️ Tax Advantages ⭐️ Government I-Bonds and EE Bonds ⭐️ Buying directly on TreasuryDirect.gov ⭐️ Tax saving with a 529 College Savings Plan   Bonds are part of the "Fixed Income" portion of a portfolio. They are stable and guaranteed, to bring balance to the volatile stocks  portion of a portfolio.   What I learned about I-Bonds: ⭐️ Offer 7.12% return ⭐️ Keep up with inflation ⭐️ Must hold for one year
2022-01-3159 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance85.1: Introduction to The Bitcoin White Paper by Satoshi NakamotoIntroduction to The Bitcoin White Paper by Satoshi Nakamoto.   What is The White Paper?  A short document explaining how Bitcoin works and why is is needed.   The actual title of the paper is Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.   Full version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/52486337   Link to original White Paper: https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf   Narrated by Ethan Steimel   Become a patron: www.patreon.com/artisticfinance   www.artistic...
2022-01-2606 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance85: Cryptocurrency & Bitcoin with Najah RobertsCrypto expert Najah Roberts educates us on cryptocurrency.   MORE than enough education to get you started!   ⭐️ How to purchase and when to buy. ⭐️ Bitcoin is the ONLY crypto to invest in. ⭐️ What financial advisors say about bitcoin. ⭐️ Artistic Finance is a sitting duck for hackers. ⭐️ How Artistic Finance must protect its 0.01682 bitcoin. Listen on any podcast app - search Artistic Finance.   Takeways: ⭐️ Invest in Bitcoin ⭐️ Dollar cost average your way in (stack) ⭐️ Buy the current dip (4...
2022-01-2459 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance84: Dave Ramsey Financial Advice with Greg LudlowLearn the financial steps that Dave Ramsey recommends. We're joined by Greg Ludlow, who has learned the lessons of Financial Peace University, put them in practice, and subsequently has led the course.   We discuss: ⭐️ Emergency funds ⭐️ Envelope budgeting ⭐️ Snowball debt payoff ⭐️ Seven financial baby steps   Baby Steps: ⭐️ 1 Save a small emergency fund ($1,000) ⭐️ 2 Pay off all debt except your home ⭐️ 3 Save three to six months of living expenses in an emergency fund ⭐️ 4 Save for retirement (15%) ⭐️ 5 Save for children's college...
2022-01-1700 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance83: Ghost Writing with JWGhost writer JW joins Ethan to discuss her writing experience from academic papers to trashy romance novels.   The discussion includes: ⭐️ Pay rates ⭐️ Types of jobs ⭐️ How to find writing jobs   JW's work includes: ⭐️ Lyrics ⭐️ Grants ⭐️ Political articles ⭐️ Product reviews ⭐️ Website content ⭐️ Academic papers ⭐️ Trashy romance novels   Links:   How To Become A Ghost Writer: https://ptmoney.com/become-ghostwriter/   Upwork - Writing Jobs: https://www.upw...
2022-01-1059 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance82: Starting a Production Company with Rye MyersAn interview with talk show host and producer Rye Myers.   We discuss: ⭐️ Hiring a career coach ⭐️ Using a part time assistant ⭐️ Producing a one night cabaret ⭐️ Forming an entertainment LLC in New York   My takeaways: ⭐️ Life is easier with an accountant ⭐️ You can open an LLC on your own ⭐️ Paying for coaching and assistance is necessary to grow ⭐️ A one night cabaret, that pays all participants, can be produced for 2,000 or less   Rye Myers is a talk show Host, Pr...
2022-01-0356 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance81: What To Tip The Mail Carrier - A Year End ReviewOur last episode of 2021. It's a solo show where I talk through what I've learned about tipping during the holidays.   I discuss: ⭐️ The origins of Santa Con ⭐️ Artistic Finance milestones of 2022 ⭐️ A shout out to side hustlers and sex workers ⭐️ What to tip mail carriers, doormen, supers, and maintenance staff   There's a surprise guest halfway through!   Holiday Tipping Guide: https://www.care.com/c/the-carecom-holiday-tipping-guide/   Bolt Leatherworks by Oeghan Hartley (first name pronounced like Owen): h...
2021-12-2733 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance80: NFTs & Metaverse for Live Events with Bob BonniolA discussion of NFTs and the metaverse with Bob Bonniol, founder of production company MODE Studios and its hybrid event company META Mode.   We discuss: ⭐️ Bob's opera NFT ⭐️ NFTs are currently being used ⭐️ How NFTs will be used in live events and theater ⭐️ Metaverse - how it's working and where it's headed ⭐️ An actionable challenge to me and you to create an NFT   Bob Bonniol is an Emmy Award winning Director, Production Designer, and Producer.  He is known for his implementation of extensive media and...
2021-12-2059 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance79: NFTs for Newbies with Heather ParadyNFTs explained by the host of NFTs for Newbies, Heather Parady.   The show includes: ⭐️ NFT vocabulary ⭐️ What to do with them ⭐️ How to buy and sell them   Heather brings up a point at the end about how leaders are needed in the NFT space.   Today’s conversation will show you that going from novice to expert can happen just by asking questions, letting those answers fuel more questions, and getting involved in the space.   The first 20 minutes of this episode is...
2021-12-1359 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance76: Can Anybody Beat the Market? - Q2 Update of the Artistic Finance 6k Can anyone beat the market? More specifically, did Artistic Finance beat the market? Ethan reviews the investments he made for the Artistic Finance 6k - his self designed index fund.   May 5, 2021 AF invested in stocks, REITs, cryptocurrency, and wine. This is a check in six months later to compare them to the market.   Affiliate links: M1 Finance - Good for Long Term / Buy and Hold Investors: m1finance.8bxp97.net/XxYPZg   Coinbase - Cryptocurrency Exchange: https://www.coinbase.com/join/steime_0  
2021-11-1519 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance75: How To Produce A Magic Show with Sara Crasson (Part 4 of 4)Sara Crasson joins us to discuss Flavors of Magic. We discuss how the first live performance went, if she made a profit, and if more shows are in the future.   These episodes are a reference for anyone wanting to put on a magic show.  Over the course of the four episodes, we’ve learned how Sara started with the idea, moved it to virtual events, and has now produced in person shows.   The budgeting, logistics, and psychology of the process are the same for a magic show as for any live event...
2021-11-0830 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance74 LinkedIn for Artists with Dawn ChiangOn today’s show I interview lighting designer Dawn Chiang. We discuss how she uses LinkedIn, how to use it as freelancers and artists, and where to get free LinkedIn courses and training.   Dawn has designed lighting on Broadway, Off Broadway, and was the resident lighting designer for the New York City Opera. During this interview, I learned so much about LInkedIn strategy. I hope you learn a lot and you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I had making it.   Dawn Chiang: https://dawnchiang.com/Profile.html...
2021-11-0159 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance73: Treat Yourself As A Business with Jonathan S. CerulloDirector Jonathan S. Cerullo joins us to discuss his finances as a Broadway dancer and his transition into incorporating as JSCTheatricals LLC. We discuss how he wound up quoted in a Business Insider article and how he maintains an email and social media newsletter.   Jonathan Stuart Cerullo is an American director and choreographer, executive producer, and former performer. Cerullo is known for his work on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regionally. He has also worked in circus, film, and television.   JSCTheatricals - Jonathan's Website: https://www.jsctheatricals.com/   T...
2021-10-2555 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance72: Let‘s Give Czechia A Try with Micah StinsonActor and filmmaker Micah Stinson walks us through his life from the Midwest, to New York City acting school, to traveling the country and planning his move to the Czech Republic to pursue acting and filmmaking.   Micah Stinson is a NY trained actor, filmmaker, writer, carpenter, entrepreneur. Credits include award winning short films 'This Is Not The Truth' and 'Queen of Hearts,’ as well as the Off-Broadway production of 'Defendant Maurice Chevalier.’   Him and his wife Tereza run an online franchise which has allowed them to travel extensively when Micah is not on set. In 2021 they welcomed their son Aa...
2021-10-1147 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance71: How To Produce A Magic Show with Sara Crasson (Part 3 of 4)We check in with magic producer Sara Crasson to find out if Flavors of Magic is ready for its first live performance. The first performance is October 14 at the Russian Samovar in NYC.   Listen to part 1 here: https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/RhWVzltRlefhFAL9ut6e/How-To-Produce-A-Magic-Show-with-Sara-Crasson-Part-1-of-4   Listen to part 2 here: https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/YaTtza8ZevlJhxGLctnm/How-To-Produce-A-Magic-Show-with-Sara-Crasson-Part-2-of-4     Flavors of Magic: www.flavorsofmagic.com   Sara Crasson Instagram @magicianatlaw: https://www.instagram.com/magicianatlaw/?hl=en   RJ The Magici...
2021-10-0442 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance70: ABCs for Financial Independence with Lisa PanicciaLisa Paniccia is the author of the book "ABCs for Financial Independence." Being first-generation American meant knowing the realities of building a financially stable life from the ground up. ​ Lisa worked for the Nasdaq Stock Market for over a decade. She's been financially independent for two decades. She's managed her own finances for over three decades. In line with her own "just give me the summary version" character, "ABCs for Financial Independence" is a quick read with realistic information and ideas, presented in a fun and positive manner.   Book Available on Ama...
2021-09-2744 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance67: Publishing A Comic On Webtoon with Christopher O. AjayiComic creator Christopher O. Ajayi discusses how he publishes his comic on Webtoon, his rendering technique and time management schedule, and what he's doing to make money from his art.   Christopher O. Ajayi is a comic book artist and video creator based in Queens, NY. He launched his webcomic Fourth Clave No Sun in November 2020. He also makes videos of his sketches.   Chris's Instagram @christopheroajayi: https://www.instagram.com/christopheroajayi/   Fourth Clave No Sun - his digital comic (FREE): https://www.webtoons.com/en...
2021-09-0649 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance65: Debunking Economics Through Comic Books with Economist Steve KeenSteve Keen talks about his comic book eCONcomics that critiques mainstream economics.    Steve Keen is an Australian economist and professor emeritus at London's Kingston University.  He now resides in Bangkok, Thailand and continues publishing books on economics. He wrote the bestselling book, Debunking Economics, which is a critical analysis of Neoclassical economics.   Twitter - @ProfSteveKeen https://twitter.com/ProfSteveKeen   Steve's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfSteveKeen   eCONcomics - FREE digital version: https://www.arkhaven.com/comics/comedy/econco...
2021-08-2350 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance64: We See You WAT with Alaina Newell (Part 2 of 2)Part two of a discussion on the finance related demands of We See You WAT, the movement calling for racial equality in American Theatre.   Listen to part 1 here: https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/CVO8NDKdbdnemQajgTCF   Alaina Newell is a multi-hyphenate black, female, cisgender artist dabbling in acting, singing, directing, and writing. A recent BFA graduate, Alaina has taken her experiences from oppressive institutions and formed an artistic form of release. She created Fourth Wall, a podcast that brings on the players on both sides of the industry to investigate di...
2021-08-1656 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance62: How To Produce A Magic Show with Sara Crasson (Part 2 of 4)We check in with lawyer and magician Sara Crasson to find out how Flavors of Magic is turning from a virtual event into an in-person magic show.   Listen to part 1 here: https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/RhWVzltRlefhFAL9ut6e/How-To-Produce-A-Magic-Show-with-Sara-Crasson-Part-1-of-4   Links from the episode:   Flavors of Magic - Free Virtual Shows and soon-to-be LIVE Shows: www.flavorsofmagic.com   Sara Crasson Instagram @magicianatlaw: https://www.instagram.com/magicianatlaw/?hl=en   RJ The Magician: https://www.rjsma...
2021-08-0228 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance61: We See You WAT with Alaina Newell (Part 1 of 2)A discussion on the finance related demands of We See You WAT, the movement calling for racial equality in American Theatre. In June 2020 they published a list of demands for making American Theatre more equitable. Theatre artist Alaina Newell joins us for the first of two episodes discussing each finance related demand. Some are free or inexpensive, which theatre companies of any size can accommodate. Others require a bit of money and are aimed at bigger theatre companies and commercial productions including Broadway.   Alaina Newell is a multi-hyphenate black, female, cisgender artist dabbling in acting, s...
2021-07-2647 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance60: How To Produce A Magic Show with Sara Crasson (Part 1 of 4)Lawyer and magician Sara Crasson talks about Flavors of Magic, the virtual magic show she created in 2020 to highlight the diversity of the magic community. This is the first of four episodes following Flavors of Magic as it develops from a virtual event to an in-person live production.   Sara is a Law Clerk to a New York State Supreme Court Justice. Previously she worked in private practice at Mintz Levin and the Pillsbury law firm covering intellectual property disputes.   Sara is the official “Resourceress” of the Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.), the world’s oldest i...
2021-07-1922 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance59: Diversify Your Portfolio with David Martin JacquesDiversification within a financial portfolio with lighting designer David Martin Jacques. He explains how his portfolio allocation has changed over time as he’s gone from freelancing to becoming a theatre professor.   David has been designing lighting, sets, and projections for the past 40 years. His work spans across Europe, Asia, South America, Scandinavia, and North America. David has designed at venues such as The Royal Opera House, Teatro alla Scala, The English National Opera, The Lyric Opera of Chicago, and The National Theatre of Tokyo. David served as lighting consultant for Disney Creative Ent...
2021-07-1256 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance56: Wine Investing with Anthony ZhangAn interview with Anthony Zhang, CEO of wine investing platform Vinovest. We discuss how to invest in wine, considerations when including it as part of your portfolio, and what amount of startup capital is needed.   At the end of the episode, I explain why I included a wine investment in the Artistic Finance 6K.   Anthony is a repeat entrepreneur and Thiel Fellow. He successfully built and sold two companies— EnvoyNow and KnowYourVC—by the age of 22. He has also held leadership positions at cryptocurrency platform Blockfolio and is a board member at Rat...
2021-05-3145 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance55: Purchasing a Home in NYC as a Theatrical Designer with Donyale Werle and Beth TuromshaLearn the advantages of purchasing a home in NYC as theatrical designers with set & garden designer Donyale Werle and lighting designer Beth Turomsha.   We talk about their experiences buying homes in New York City, what has happened since, and what they expect to do with their homes moving forward. We also discuss factors that affect home purchases, including climate change, quality of life, and inequity.   If you are thinking about purchasing a home, listen to these artists who have lived thrived through the experience.   Donyale Werle has bee...
2021-05-1759 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance54: Learn How To Invest In The Stock Market - Artistic Finance 6K SpecialA live episode introducing our 10 part series on learning how to invest in the stock market.   Thank you to all patrons who listened live! Become a patron here.   Dance photographer and theatre electrician Marc Santos joins lighting designer Ethan Steimel to co-host this live audio podcast. Marc and Ethan are from the entertainment industry with no Wall Street training. You will learn alongside them terms like mutual fund, self-directed IRA, and capital gains.   We are putting $1,000 into 6 investments, $6,000 of skin in the game.   Investments and affiliate links to the platforms we're using to mana...
2021-05-0701 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance52: Healthy Money Relationships with Miata EdogaWhat is a healthy relationship with money? Financial educator Miata Edoga explains what it is and how we can do better.   Miata is the founder of the financial education company, Abundance Bound. We discuss how it helps creatives with a specific, step-by-step process to improve their financial situation. Miata served 8 years as the Financial Wellness Consultant for The Actors Fund and has led workshops for The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The Writers Guild of America, The Directors Guild, and The Screen Actors Guild.   Abundance Bound: https://ab...
2021-04-2659 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance51: Producing on Broadway with Irene GandyThe difference between producing and investing with Broadway press agent and producer Irene Gandy.   We discuss what a Broadway producer is and does, and find out the difference between a lead producer, associate producer, co-producer, and investor.   Some notable accomplishments of Irene’s career are that she is the only Black female member of the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers on Broadway. She is a Tony-Award winning producer. She produced Lady Day At Emerson Bar and Grill starring Audra MacDonald. In 2008, she became the first female press agent to get a...
2021-04-1950 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance50: What is a QRP? with Damion Lupo (Qualified Retirement Plan)Learn about eQRPs (Enhanced Qualified Retirement Plans) with Damion Lupo.   Today’s episode could change your life.   Our guest is Damion Lupo whose mission is to free a million people from financial bondage using a combination of financial literacy and a strategy called the eQRP® that allows investors to get off the wall-street roller coaster.   He’s the Best-Selling Author of 12 books on personal finance, host of the Financial Underdogs podcast, has owned more than 50 companies, and is the founder of his own martial art, Yokido®.  
2021-04-1245 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance49.1: Artistic Finance 6k - $6,000 Special Announcement!Marc Santos joins me to talk about our one year anniversary LIVE episode. We're going to invest $1,000 into 6 different asset classes and track them for a year. This is 6,000 real dollars! It's our most expensive episode yet!   Join us May 5 at 8p EST for a LIVE episode!   Must download the Podbean App to LISTEN and to CALL IN.  https://www.podbean.com/podcast-app-iphone-android-mobile   Help us find a place to install Marc's photo of spinning ballerinas: https://www.marcsantosphotography.com/   To vo...
2021-04-0723 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance49: Dancer - Marlon FelizDancer Marlon Feliz shares her financial journey as a freelance performer from touring, to cruises, to Broadway.   Marlon is based out of New York City. Born in Dominican Republic and raised in Miami, FL, she grew up dancing to the latin rhythms of Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata with her loving family.   She received her foundational training in classical ballet and modern techniques at New World School of the Arts, and went on to earn her B.F.A. in Dance from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and in 2020 made her Br...
2021-04-0559 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance48: Pay Equity & Wage Transparency with Christine Pasqual and Elizabeth WislarA discussion on pay equity with costume designers Christine Pascual and Elizabeth Wislar.   Christine is a member of On Our Team, an organization building pay and labor equity in the theatre industry, by requesting equitable pay and support for theatrical designers.   Elizabeth is a member of Costume Professionals for Wage Equity and the two organizations are calling on Playbill to require clear rates of pay for listings on their job site.   UPDATE: March 26, 2021 - Paybill begane requiring clear pay rates for job listings on their site in respo...
2021-03-2958 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance47: Side Hustles with Chip KloseMusical theatre writer and restaurant marketer Chip Klose discusses how side hustles can provide the financial foundation for an artistic life.   He has spent the past 20 years balancing two different careers: one in hospitality and the other in the arts. He holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and is a card-carrying member of both AEA and SDC. He's been an actor, director, producer, and most recently a writer.   Throughout all of that, he's supported himself by working in restaurants. He worked his way up from host to server to captain to ma...
2021-03-2259 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance46: Sonia Benito - MagicianMagician Sonia Benito talks about finances as a magician, and dancer, in London.   Originating from Spain, Sonia is now based in London bringing something new to the London magic scene. As a creative, she blurs the lines between classic and modern magic techniques with unique movement patterns.   Her clients include Nike, Samsung, and Rihanna. Check her out for a unique blend of magic and dance including close-up magic, stage/film/TV performance, and movement/magic choreography.   To listen to this interview in Spanish, check out our video 46.1 Son...
2021-03-1547 minin 1: the podcast
in 1: the podcast#105 Quarantine Happy Hour #9 This week we’ve got another band of awesome designers for Happy Hour #9 as we discuss the one-year anniversary of the pandemic. We are joined by Scenic Designer Rachel Hauck, Lighting Designer Amith Chandrashaker, Scenic & Costume Designer Jacob Climer, and Scenic Designer Amy Rubin. The gang talks about how they are feeling emotionally and physically and the toll the past 12 months has had on their lives as well as their take on streaming/filmed theatre, the newly energized union membership, whether audiences will want escapism or not after this time, and how designers may return to projects that were de...
2021-03-121h 49Artistic Finance
Artistic Finance45: Day Trading with Roman CruzRoman Cruz discusses how he went from Julliard trained dancer to trading stocks on Wall Street.   Roman is a performer and dance captain from the current Broadway revival of West Side Story. It’s making history as the first West Side revival to stray from the original blocking, with all new choreography by Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker.   Roman is also a featured dancer in the In The Heights movie.   In addition to being a performer, Roman is a Wall Street day trader and focused on his finances and fu...
2021-03-0859 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance43: Credit Card Advantages with Marc SantosHow to use credit cards to your advantage, how to build credit, and how to increase your credit score are the topics of discussion today, with photographer Marc Santos.   Marc is a fine art photographer who specializes in dance movement. Long flowing motion blur is a hallmark of his style. Showing motion in this way allows the viewer to time travel within the image.   His work has been show in solo and group exhibitions in the United States and abroad, and is held in several private collections.   Mar...
2021-02-2258 minPlum Forest Podcast
Plum Forest PodcastSpecial: Artistic Finance - How Much Does a Podcast Cost to Make?Ethan Steimel from the amazing Artistic Finance Podcast recently had me on his Instagram Live to talk about how we started our podcasts. We talked about what we needed, what we wanted, and any money we've made or tried to make during our show's life span. This episode will give you a glimpse into how our shows are made. If you're thinking about making a podcast, this will give you a great insight on how to do it and what you need to get your show up and running. And it might even give you a glimpse into how much...
2021-02-171h 00Artistic Finance
Artistic Finance41: Tax Deductions For Theatre with John Lee Beatty & Ken BillingtonWe discuss tax deductions for theatre personnel with set designer John Lee Beatty and lighting designer Ken Billington. Ken is incorporated as a business whereas John Lee is an unincorporated independent contractor.   John Lee has designed more than 100 Broadway shows. He has won two Tony Awards, one for Tally’s Folly in 1980 and the second for The Nance in 2013. He has received an additional 13 Tony nominations, has won 5 Drama Desk awards, and has been nominated for 10 more. Ken has also designed more than 100 Broadway shows. He won the Tony Award for Chicago and has...
2021-02-0859 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance40: Destiney Powell - PainterDestiney Powell discusses how she makes money as a painter and how she makes money work for her.   Based in Tennessee, she creates acrylic paintings, watercolors, and digital art. Her use of the colors gold, yellow, and amber create stunning compositions.   Destiney is hard working, a hustler, and super chill. She will inspire you and leave you in awe.   Poetically Illustrated - Destiney's Website: https://poeticallyillustrated.net/homelatest   Instagram @poeticallyillustrated: https://www.instagram.com/poeticallyillustrated/   Twitt...
2021-02-0159 minBottled Up!
Bottled Up!Cinema Vino-th equeFor as long as there have been movies, there has been wine in movies.  In this bonus episode Seán and Jenn take a wander thru the love affair that is Cinema and Wine.  Special thanks to our first Patreon Patron, Ethan Steimel and the Artistic Finance Podcast.
2021-01-2828 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance39: Cookie Jordan - Hair, Wig, & Makeup DesignerHair, wig, and makeup designer Cookie Jordan talks about how she has managed her finances from The Santa Fe Opera to Broadway.   She has designed 15 Broadway shows including Slave Play, The Cher Show, and Fela. She has been nominated for three Drama Desk Awards for hair and makeup design.   Cookie started at The Santa Fe Opera and has now designed in nearly every opera house in the USA. She has also designed in theaters from Arena Stage, to New York City Center, to Washington DC’s Ford’s Theater.   C...
2021-01-2555 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance38: Ken Billington - Lighting DesignerTony Award winning lighting designer Ken Billington discusses how he has managed his personal finances during more than sixty years of designing on Broadway and running a design studio.   Ken has designed more than 100 Broadway shows, has been nominated for 9 Tony Awards for Best Lighting Design, and won for the musical Chicago.   Ken spent 25 years as the principle lighting designer for Radio City Music hall, lighting their Christmas and Easter Spectaculars. He founded KB Associates, Inc. an international design and production firm that has created hundreds of theatrical shows, television specials, ar...
2021-01-1859 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance37: Bridging The Gap In Theatre with Jerrilyn Lanier DuckworthA conversation about African American hair and makeup in theatre with Jerrilyn Lanier Duckworth.   Jerrilyn is a costume designer based out of Mississippi. In addition to costumes, she is a freelancer in wig and makeup departments. She has consulted with stage makeup brand Ben-Nye as they developed an African-American Colors makeup kit.   Jerrilyn created the non-profit Bridging The Gap In Theatre to inform theatre artists how to work with African American hair and makeup. She is opening up conversations that the American theatre industry needs to have.   Bri...
2021-01-1159 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance36: Credit Card Habits with Tony JohnsonThis episode focuses on credit card habits and why it is hard for many artists to pay off their cards. We're joined by Tony Johnson who wanted to expand on our episode 33: Credit Card Debt with Joe Longthorne.   Tony is a New York City based costume shop project manager, costume designer, financial blogger, and Bisexual Activist.   He currently works at Parsons-Mears, a premiere Broadway costume shop. As a costume designer he has worked at the Oklahoma Shakespeare Festival, the Gulfshore Playhouse, and the Gallery Players. The Grown Up Pokemon Trainer is a blog Tony created to sh...
2021-01-0400 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance33: Credit Card Debt with Joe LongthorneProducer Joe Longthorne joins us to discuss credit card debt, how to pay it off, and the importance of not accumulating more.   Joe Longthorne is a producer, general manager, and theatrical entrepreneur. He is a managing partner at Fourth Wall Theatricals, a firm specializing in general management, ticket inventory management, and Broadway group sales. Joe produced Alexis Sheer’s Our Dear Dead Drug Lord with the Women’s Project and Second Stage. He co-produced The Band’s Visit on Broadway for which he won a Tony Award. In 2020 he created the blog Creative Finance with Broadway Joe.   Creative...
2020-12-1443 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance32: John Lee Beatty - Set DesignerSet designer John Lee Beatty discusses the business of design, intricacies of retirement planning, and the importance of talking about finances.   A titan of American theatre, John Lee Beatty designed his first Broadway show in 1976. It was the play Knock, Knock. 44 years later, his most recent design is Plaza Suite, which hasn’t officially opened because of the COVID 19 shutdown. The total count of his Broadway designs is 115. He has won two Tony Awards, one for Tally’s Folly in 1980 and the second for The Nance in 2013. He has received an additional 13 Tony nominations, has won 5 Drama Desk awards...
2020-12-0759 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance31: Stan Kaye - Lighting DesignerLighting designer Stan Kaye shares his financial advice for theatre professionals. Stan Kaye is a head of the Lighting Design graduate program at The University of Florida. He is founder of SKDesign and Consulting LLC, a theatre design consultancy. Stan has designed lights for hundreds of projects from musicals and plays, to industrial events, to architectural projects. He hosts the podcast Light Talk with the Lumen Brothers with David Jacques and Steve Woods. Steve was our guest on episode 16. https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/wdQ3puPOKYxrGAD85cU7   Stan's Website: http://skdllc.c...
2020-11-3057 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance30: Denise Barbarita - Sound EngineerDenise Barbarita talks finances as a sound engineer and recording studio owner in New York City.   Denise Barbarita is a Grammy Award winning sound engineer in New York City. Her work spans albums, scores, and audio post-production for film, TV, and podcasts. As an Engineer and Producer, she has worked with artists of hip hop, rock, and punk genres, as well as theater, jazz and classical. Denise is a musician and songwriter, releasing four albums with her band "The Morning Papers", through her label, MyShyTune Music. She is the head engineer and owner of...
2020-11-2346 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance29: Ebony Madry -Lighting Designer Ebony Madry talks about generational wealth, stocks versus franchising, and the importance of saving for retirement.   She is a Lighting Designer and Project Manager at Brite Ideas in Los Angeles, overseeing the installation of audio, video, and lighting for corporate and exclusive events. Ebony has worked at the Arkansas Repertory Theater and was lighting director at the Big Top Chautauqua music festival in Wisconsin. Ebony dedicates her energy to collaborate with artists, designers, and productions that feature and uplift BIPOC populations. She actively mentors other female BIPOC students and has served on the diversity panel for the Queer P...
2020-11-1658 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance28: Cherie B Tay - Stage Manager & Voiceover Artist Cherie B. Tay is a stage manager and multimedia artist. She is also a professional photographer, videographer, and voiceover artist. Broadway and Tour credits include: Hadestown, Amelie, Gettin' The Band Back Together, War Horse, In The Heights. Her photography work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Skittles Broadway Live, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and numerous other publications. Cherie's website: www.cheriebtay.com   Instagram: @cheriebtay @cheriebtayvo Miss Hearing Stage Manager Calls (Ethan LOVES this video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJMjHoZBMYw&ab_channel=CherieB.Tay   Story Of Actress Looking For Rent: ht...
2020-11-0951 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance27: MMT (Modern Monetary Theory) with Miguel GuerraA discussion of MMT (Modern Monetary Theory) with comic book creator Miguel Guerra and theatrical lighting designer Ethan Steimel. Succinct Explanation of MMT (VIDEO) - Ethan's recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QYJjisPMQY   Modern Monetary Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Monetary_Theory   The Deficit Myth - by Stephanie Kelton: https://stephaniekelton.com/book/ Seven Deadly Innocent Frauds of Economic Development - by Warren Mosler (FREE): http://moslereconomics-kg5winhhtut.stackpathdns.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Seven-Deadly-Innocent-Frauds-of-Warren-Mosler.pdf Debt: The First 5,000 Years - by David Graeber: https://en.wikipedia.org...
2020-11-0254 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance26: Miguel Guerra - Comic Book CreatorMiguel Guerra, illustrator and comic book creator, explains how he has financially sustained a career, while raising two kids, and living as an American in Paris (pun intended). Miguel is an American illustrator and comic book creator living in Paris with his co-writer Suzy Dias. Together they founded 7 Robots Inc with comic book titles such as Samurai Elf, Wolf Boy & His Magical Warriors, and Past Due, a satirical comic about powerful corporations forcing creating a world in which people must pay for superhero insurance. For Halloween 2020, they released Ghost Metal, a comic book of horror...
2020-10-2637 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance25: Cody Renard Richard - Stage ManagerStage manager Cody Renard Richard discusses his finances from growing up in Houston, Texas to moving to NYC and stage managing on Broadway.    Cody Renard Richard is a stage manager for Broadway, television, circus, and opera. Most recently he was production stage manager for Broadway’s Freestyle Love Supreme and he worked on the 2020 MTV VMAs. Other credits include: 12 Broadway shows, Cirque Du Soleil: OVO, 2019 Tony Awards, Jesus Christ Superstar Live!, Hairspray Live!, and The Wize Live! Cody is also an educator and an advocate for change and equity, and has been interviewed on CNN and WNBC...
2020-10-1949 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance17.5: Dennis Size - Lighting Designer #RedAlertRESTARTAn interview with Dennis Size, the Vice President of Design at The Lighting Design Group (LDG), a major news and event lighting company in North America. He explains how LDG has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and why the #RedAlertRESTART event and the RESTART Act are necessary. #RedAlertRESTART #WeMakeEvents #ExtendPUA #SaveOurStages Interview by Ethan Steimel
2020-08-3056 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance17.4: Franklin Trapp - Artistic Director #RedAlertRESTARTFranklin Trapp, artistic director of The Forestburgh Playhouse, shares his experiences of adapting his season and laying off 100 technicians, designers, musicians, and actors. Ethan discusses lighting up the Playhouse in RED for #RedAlertRESTART. #RedAlertRESTART #WeMakeEvents #ExtendPUA #SaveOurStages Interview by Ethan Steimel
2020-08-2820 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance17.3: Charles Ford - Lighting Designer #RedAlertRESTARTCharles Ford, owner of Vue Show Design Group in Chicago, discusses his involvement in the #RedAlertRESTART event urging Congress to pass the RESTART Act to provide financial assistance to live event businesses affected by COVID-19 and to extend PUA for displaced workers. #RedAlertRESTART #WeMakeEvents #ExtendPUA Interview by Ethan Steimel
2020-08-2716 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance17.2: Sammy Ross - Lighting Designer #RedAlertRESTARTAn interview with lighting designer Sammy Ross about the predicament of live event workers during the time of COVID-19. #RedAlertRESTART #WeMakeEvents #ExtendPUA Interview by Ethan Steimel
2020-08-2629 minArtistic Finance
Artistic Finance17.1: Michael Strickland - Founder of Bandit Lites #RedAlertRESTARTMichael Strickland is the founder of Bandit Lites, a major North American entertainment lighting company. He worked tirelessly to advise congressional members to pass the CARES Act and is currently advising congress to pass the RESTART Act to provide financial assistance to small businesses and to extend PUA (unemployment benefits) for displaced workers. #RedAlertRESTART #WeMakeEvents #ExtendPUA Interview by Ethan Steimel
2020-08-2528 min