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Apogee StrongGary John Bishop: Transforming Your Life Through Action - Breaking Free from Emotional Paralysis and Embracing Personal ResponsibilityAre you addicted to insight but allergic to action? Still waiting for your life to change after the next podcast, book, or breakthrough?In this hard-hitting episode, we welcome Gary John Bishop—bestselling author and straight-talking personal development expert. With brutal honesty and deep wisdom, Gary breaks down why real transformation only happens through action, not feelings. He challenges us to stop betraying our own word, get complete with our past, and start living with integrity and purpose.If you’re tired of playing small and ready to create a re...2025-06-111h 03
The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast:#21 "The nonviolent Jesus hasn't been preached enough in our churches:" Bishop John Stowe of Lexington, Kentucky and head of Pax Christi, on how we can transform a world shaken by violence, terrorism, deepening inequalities, and global insecurity.Episode #21. "The nonviolent Jesus hasn't been preached enough in our churches:" This week I speak with Bishop John Stowe,Bishop John Stowe of Lexington, Kentucky and head of Pax Christi, on how we can transform a world shaken by violence, terrorism, deepening inequalities, and global insecurity.“We have to sustain each other in hope!”.“It's so essential to root out the violent tendencies within ourselves, or to think violently about others. Violence doesn't provide the lasting solution that Jesus does. But the nonviolent Jesus hasn't been preached enough in our churches…It's a l...2025-05-2638 min
Mise en Place - the PodcastJohn BishopJohn Bishop's culinary journey is a testament to how life can unfold in unexpected and magnificent ways. From a young Welsh boy with no grand ambitions beyond escaping his small town, to becoming one of Canada's most influential culinary pioneers, Bishop's story captivates from the first moment.The heart of Bishop's philosophy crystallized in his first days at cooking school: mise en place – proper preparation and organization. This concept would guide not just his cooking but his entire approach to life and community. After honing his craft across the UK, Ireland, and working on merchant ships, Bishop ar...2025-03-181h 21
Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. TrimbleSharing Love in a Discouraging World: Lessons from Bishop Julius C. Trimble |Ep 128Episode 128."Embracing Love in a Divisive World"In this enlightening episode of "To Be Encouraged," with Bishop Julius C. Trimble, listeners are invited to explore the profound power of love and compassion in today's often discouraging world. Bishop Trimble's mission to inspire and encourage 2,000,000 people is brought to life through heartfelt discussions and personal anecdotes that demonstrate love's enduring impact on human potential and community resilience.The episode opens with Rev. Dr. Brad Miller introducing the theme of living with compassion for oneself and others, highlighting the importance of understanding and practicing love in a...2025-03-1017 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastGratitude: A Tool for SuccessI was invited as a guest onto a podcast yesterday and of course, I said yes. If I have learned anything over the years, it's that anytime you have the chance to talk about your art, take it. The podcast is a Houston based production called THNX: A Feelgood Podcast, with host Rand Mintzer. Rand and I chatted for about an hour about everything under the sun, and the whole experience was delightful. The purpose of the interviews is to find people of interest, and ask them about the one person they would like to thank. It's a great conce...2024-10-0319 min
John Bishop Fine Art : Podcast5 Revenue Streams for my Art BusinessI have joined the Professional Artists Association's individualized coaching program. This year-long program focuses on my professional art career, and very specific goals. My coach, Cristina, meets with me virtually via zoom, and monitors my progress, keeps me accountable, and answers questions I have along the way.With my new coach, I've created a list of five revenue streams that I would like to develop/enhance to strengthen my art business.Direct Sales: These are activities like open studio hours, events, art fairs, pop-up shows, and exhibitions. I am referring here to any activity that allows...2024-09-2114 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastStudio Day: John Bishop Fine Art PodcastJohn shares how he has enrolled in the Professional Artist Association's accelerator program complete with online coursework, webinars, and one on one coaching. It was a significant investment, but one that hopefully will see him into the next phase of his art career. John muses on this new development while painting an abstract piece. You can watch the video podcast at https://youtu.be/VP1AQjmLlNY or enjoy the audio version wherever you get your podcasts. Hope you enjoy it._________________________Season 4: Episode 10_________________________John Bishop Fine Art is an art business run by vi...2024-09-0312 min
John Bishop Fine Art : Podcast6 Needs My Art FulfillsAn essential tool for sales is to know what needs your product fulfills in potential customers. So if we can apply the same measure to our art businesses, we can better approach what our collectors desire, and understand why they might buy our artwork over another. I've been journaling today, and came up with 6 needs that I believe my art solve for my collectors. What does your art do for the people who buy it?_____________________Season 4: Episode 9_____________________John Bishop Fine Art is an art business run by visual artist John Bishop. John is bas...2024-08-2207 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastPainting Local Interest: John Bishop Fine ArtDo you paint for local interest? We recently had people come into the studio looking for artwork that represented Texas. What a missed opportunity! I do nothing that represents where I live, and there are alway people looking to buy artwork that reminds them of a particular trip, or a place where they once lived. While I have no intention of just painting cows and barns, I do think it would be great to have some art that reflects where I live, where I'm from, and what kinds of symbols and images that geography brings to me. __________________________Mini...2024-08-1906 min
9natree[Review] Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life (Gary John Bishop) SummarizedUnfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life (Gary John Bishop) Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071F7C5NQ?tag=9natree-20 Read more: https://mybook.top/read/B071F7C5NQ/ #Selfhelp #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #Responsibility #Selfempowerment #Actionoriented #Positivechange #Lifetransformation #UnfukYourself These are takeaways from this book. Firstly, The Power of Negative Self-Talk, One of the key themes of 'Unfu*k Yourself' is the profound impact that negative self-talk has on our lives. Gary John Bishop emphasizes that the conversations we have with ourselves shape...2024-05-1206 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastSpring Has SprungSpring has sprung, and as John and Bogdan deal with everything from running a new nonprofit to planning for Comicpalooza, the season has meant a flurry of activity and challenges for the art couple. John talks about all of the exciting things going on in their art business, and the opportunity to write a whole new curriculum for teaching other artists about what running an art business can mean._______________________Season 4, Episode 8________________________John Bishop Fine Art is an art business run by visual artist John Bishop. John is based in Houston and partners with h...2024-05-0118 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastHow to Present YourselfThere is an inherent flaw as an artist to try to be all things to all people. While it is vital that we experiment, find our style and our voice, and explore where are artistic inspiration leads, how we are perceived by potential collectors can make a huge difference in how seriously we are treated as fine artists. The problem comes then in making choices that either present us as exclusive, high-end, art professionals who command the high prices required for our name and excellence, or do we create stuff that sells so that we can afford to keep th...2024-04-0721 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastWe're Changing AgainAfter a lot of thought and discussion, we've decided to change how we're branding some of our online content. Up until now, all of Bogdan's and my content lived on my YouTube channel, and while that has been working, it doesn't really present Bogdan in the best light. If there are people who are interested in Bogdan's work more than mine, it may be confusing for them to have to go to my channel to find his content. Conversely, those interested in my art may wonder why so much of the content is focused on Bogdan's work. We've decided to s...2024-03-2620 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastThe Nonprofit is Finished: PodcastWell after a year of waiting, the Aripa Arte nonprofit has finally been granted 501(c)3 status by the IRS. That means that we are now a legitimate, tax exempt, public charity and can take donations, apply for grants, get huge discounts, and actually do some good in the world. So exciting.____________________________Season 4, Episode 5____________________________“Art Life with John & Bogdan” is a weekly blog/vlog/podcast that creates a community, a conversation, between creatives in all sorts of fields at all sorts of levels. We want to discuss what we’re learning, what we’ve experien...2024-01-3120 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastThe Romanian Art SceneThis week's podcast is all about Bogdan's current trip to Romania. He has gone to Bucharest to meet with local artists, interview them, and purchase some of their work to offer context to the inaugural gala of our new nonprofit organization, Aripa Arte. Join John Bishop as he describes what the nonprofit is doing, what it hopes to achieve, and how you might can help make it a success. __________________________Season 4, Episode 4__________________________“Art Life with John & Bogdan” is a weekly blog/vlog/podcast that creates a community, a conversation, between creatives in all sorts o...2024-01-2519 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastIt Has Started: PodcastThe new year is already proving difficult, and it's only week three. Between the polar vortex, issues with travel arrangements, and botched deliveries, our beautifully scheduled content calendar is already mixed up. That's ok though, because the beauty in having a detailed plan means that I can mix and match elements until the whole schedule makes sense again. That is exactly what I have been doing all week. We finished our Board Retreat with Aripa Arte (our new nonprofit), planned and realized our monthly open day, hosted a reception for our tenant exhibition at the studio, and got Bogdan off...2024-01-1819 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastNew Year's Goals & ObjectivesThe new year has come, and the parties are over. As we turn our gaze to those end-of-the-year duties: catching up with paperwork; closing out annual processes; and looking forward to taxes, reporting, and the goals and objectives that should guide us through the months to come. Every year we make some sort of trip, away from home and the studio, to give ourselves uninterrupted time to spend on the task. The hope was always to highlight the importance of what we were doing, and to remove the normal distractions from our day to day lives. This yea...2024-01-1021 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastBuilding an Art CollectionJohn discusses the new year, and plans he and Bogdan have for the art business this year. Rosa Ana Orlando will be speaking to a group of collectors this week, on what it takes to build, maintain, and ultimately divest yourself of an art collection.________________________Season 4, Episode 1________________________“Art Life Blog with John & Bogdan” is a weekly blog/vlog/podcast that creates a community, a conversation, between creatives in all sorts of fields at all sorts of levels. We want to discuss what we’re learning, what we’ve experienced, and whom we’ve met in ou...2024-01-0322 min
The Dad Edge PodcastGrow Up: Become the Parent Your Kids Deserve with Gary John BishopGary John Bishop is one of the leading Personal Development experts in the industry with a global reputation that has impacted tens of thousands of people worldwide. His “urban philosophy” approach represents a new wave of personal empowerment and life mastery that has caused miraculous results for people in the quality and performance of their lives. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller "Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life" and "Stop Doing That Sh*t: End Self Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back". In this episode, Larry Hagner and...2023-12-011h 09
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastPublic Relations for ArtistsJoin John as he talks about their new direction in marketing and public relations for John Bishop Fine Art and Bogdan Foto Art. He discusses his current solo show, Earthen, on display at Silver Street Studios, part of the Sawyer Yards art complex in Houston, Texas. John also muses on the changes he and Bogdan are making in approaching their collectors, and trying to change the focus of their outreach toward art collectors, and less toward artists themselves. ___________________________Season 3: Episode 09___________________________“Art Life Blog with John & Bogdan” is a weekly blog/vlog/podcast that creates...2023-11-1120 min
The Radically Well PodcastEpisode 521. How To Get Over Your Childhood, Be An Authentic Parent And The Grown Up You Were Meant Be with Gary John BishopGary John Bishop joins Radically Loved this week to explore, blame, forgiveness, how to get over being raised by your parents. Gary and Tessa explore the universal journey of personal growth and human connection. They challenge the common misconceptions surrounding parenting and how past trauma, family dynamics, and societal pressures can shape our adulthood experience. Gary encourages us, whether parents or not, to release the burden of blame from your past and focus on nurturing meaningful relationships with love, forgiveness, and integrity in the present. This episode offers valuable wisdom for anyone seeking to become a better human, parent, child...2023-10-2040 minThe Radically Well PodcastEpisode 521. How To Get Over Your Childhood, Be An Authentic Parent And The Grown Up You Were Meant Be with Gary John BishopGary John Bishop joins Radically Loved this week to explore, blame, forgiveness, how to get over being raised by your parents. Gary and Tessa explore the universal journey of personal growth and human connection. They challenge the common misconceptions surrounding parenting and how past trauma, family dynamics, and societal pressures can shape our adulthood experience. Gary encourages us, whether parents or not, to release the burden of blame from your past and focus on nurturing meaningful relationships with love, forgiveness, and integrity in the present. This episode offers valuable wisdom for anyone seeking to become a better human, parent, child...2023-10-2040 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastMy Solo Show Starts Next Week!My solo show starts next week, and I am losing my mind. Actually it's all very exciting. Join John as he discusses what he's doing to prepare for his solo exhibition in Houston, and all the other things that seem to be happening at the same time. How does one deal with all the stress and pressure? It's all about doing your best, giving yourself a lot of permission to be human, and realizing that this will all be over soon.______________________Season 3, Episode 8______________________“Art Life with John & Bogdan” is a weekly blog/vlog/podcast...2023-10-0421 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastPreparing for a Solo ShowTrying a new format here for the podcast, where I only really talk about my art, and not about other aspects of what we're doing with the art business, and the new nonprofit. I have to apologize, but I did notice that I show a couple of pieces of art on the video feed that you obviously can't see on the podcast, and I promise that I won't make that mistake again. But join me for a casual discussion of what I'm doing to get my artwork ready for a solo exhibition I have scheduled in a month's time. Let...2023-09-2120 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastBack from Romania: PodcastWe're back from Romania, where we met with artists and gallery owners to try to get a clearer understanding of how our new nonprofit, Aripa Arte, can best serve the needs of Romanian visual artists. It was a wonderful trip, and together with the great opportunities we have for exhibitions here at home, and the continued work to build our own art business, things have been crazy busy around here.______________________________Season 3: Episode 6______________________________“Art Life Podcast” is a weekly blog/vlog/podcast that creates a community, a conversation, between creatives in all sorts of field...2023-09-1519 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastI Need Your Ideas: PodcastPodcast episode where I discuss all that Bogdan and I are doing to try to expand our revenue streams, while still getting more views and subscribers from our social media channels and YouTube content. Even when I look at all the other content creators out there in our niche, they seem to be far more concerned with inspirational messages and bragging about their giant houses, fancy watches, and crazy-big homes. That's not what we're about at all. The new nonprofit was designed to help real people who need real help, not create followers who want to dominate the world wit...2023-04-2626 min
Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. TrimbleCreating a Church for All People in Your Community (Part 2) with Rev. John Edgar the author of "A Front Porch for All People"Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexual...2023-03-2736 min
Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. TrimbleCreating a Church for All People in Your Community (Part 2) with Rev. John Edgar the author of "A Front Porch for All People"Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexual...2023-03-2736 min
Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. TrimbleA Front Porch for All People Rev. John Edgar (Part 1)Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexual...2023-03-2030 minBe Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. TrimbleA Front Porch for All People Rev. John Edgar (Part 1)Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexual...2023-03-2030 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastWe Need Your HelpJohn and Bogdan have recently started a new nonprofit organization called Aripa Arte, with the goal of helping contemporary artists in Romania and elsewhere. If you have any ideas, input, or suggestions as to what kinds of information should be included in a curriculum for artists looking to learn how to run an effective art business, please contact John either in the comments, or directly. Help us make this new NGO as successful as it can be._____________________Season 3: Episode 04_____________________“Art Life with John & Bogdan” is a weekly blog/vlog/podcast that creates a community, a conver...2023-03-1522 min
Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. TrimbleTelling the Whole Story: Black History is American History with Rev. John C. Russell from University UMC-Indianapolis INBishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexual...2023-02-2739 minBe Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. TrimbleTelling the Whole Story: Black History is American History with Rev. John C. Russell from University UMC-Indianapolis INBishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexual...2023-02-2739 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastOur Nonprofit is Open: PodcastHave you heard the saying that, if you want something done, assign it to a really busy person? I hope that’s true. In addition to all of our work with creating fine art, marketing, selling, keeping open studio hours, social media, vlogging, blog writing, podcasting, paperwork and keeping the government happy, we’ve decided that we should do more. What could go wrong?So, we’ve opened a new nonprofit company called Aripa Arte. The idea is that our NGO will help contemporary Romanian artists, as well as to promote Romanian art abroad. Doing my homew...2023-02-2223 min
Keep Going PodcastWhat If You Are Called To Be John? | Bishop S.Y. YoungerMessage: What If You Are Called To Be John?
Scripture: John 1:1-8
Speaker: Bishop S.Y. Younger
Date: January 30, 2022
Church: The Ramp Church International2023-02-0934 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastStarting the New Year with a Bang: PodcastWe are literally just back from our annual goals and objectives retreat, and this year it went far more smoothly than I would have suspected. Every year we take some sort of trip, or isolate ourselves in some way to spend uninterrupted time crafting our goals and objectives for the coming year. We deviated slightly from the way we have done goals in prior years, in that we stepped up the organization of the planning to comport with key elements in running the business. Before, we have always looked at our goals as a sort of shopping li...2023-01-2522 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastGoals & Objectives - Again: PodcastAnyone running a small business knows that we are required to do all of the same things that larger businesses do... ourselves. Just because I'm not a large corporation does not mean that I can neglect all of the things that those larger organizations must do to be successful. I have to create products, market, sell, keep records, pay taxes, budget time and resources... and ultimately make a profit. I have to be an accountant, and a photographer, and a sales executive, and a craftsman, and a writer, public speaker, and risk analyst. I have to do it all....2023-01-1323 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastHoliday Season is Here!The holiday season is here. I can't believe I'm saying that. Q4 has come, I've purchased my first bag of Halloween candy for the neighborhood kids, and it's getting darker earlier and earlier. Of course, living in south Texas, there's no chill in the air or foliage splendor, but the signs of change are there nonetheless. The year is wrapping up, and all the associated benefits and problems that brings are upon us.I don't know if it's true for all art businesses, but we tend to slump in the Fall, right up until the Christmas shopping bug...2022-10-1519 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastWhat We Learned in RomaniaWoo Hoo, we're back in the USA. I don't know why I sound so excited, we actually were a little bit sad to leave Romania, but it's always good to be home. We missed the cat, and she seems to have forgiven us for leaving her. Special thanks to artist Deborah Ellington, who cat-sat while we were away. I think the kitty was happier there, so I'm glad we came home when we did... they were falling in love.We came back really happy though with the whole experience. We accomplished everything we had hoped, plus a lot m...2022-09-2628 min
Real Time with Bishop McGovernEpisode 12: Pope John Paul IA new episode of Real Time with Bishop McGovern is out now! In our last episode, we learned that Bishop was returning to school – Bishop school in Rome. However, something bigger has happened during his trip. Pope Francis beatified Pope John Paul I on September 4, 2022, and Bishop McGovern witnessed this fascinating event with other Bishops worldwide.
Please tune in to hear Bishop McGovern teach us more about Pope John Paul I and what makes Pope John Paul I so unique and special in Catholic history. Learn more about why Cardinal Albino Luciani chose to have two names in...2022-09-0912 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastArt Life: Podcast: Still in RomaniaWe're Still in Romana, and this seemed like a great time to update you guys on what's going on, since yesterday we completed everything we came here to do. We wanted to come to Romania, open a business here, get set up with phones and an official address, a bank account, and an accountant. We finished all of that just yesterday, so I can proudly say that we've accomplished everything we wanted to do, and have learned a lot along the way.Bucharest is still a hot mess. Graffiti covers most every flat surface and traffic and par...2022-09-0525 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastRomania: Here We ComeJust want to give you guys an update on the Romania experiment. We leave in a week, and will fly to Istanbul, then on to Bucharest. We'll be in Romania for just over three weeks, and in that time, we'll need to finalize the establishment of a business, open a bank account, secure the services of an accountant, scope out the art scene, and possibly look at some real estate. You know, your average holiday abroad.If you haven't been following our newest adventure, Bogdan and I have been running our art business here in Texas since 2015...2022-08-0723 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastArtists Working Abroad: PodcastLet me set the stage for our dilemma. We have a bit of cash now between our savings and money we inherited from Mom and Dad. We’ve looked around Houston, and indeed around Texas, and we simply can’t afford to purchase a property that would support our goals and dreams for the business. We do not qualify for a loan, since we’re freelancers and don't have a steady source of income. Art sales have been improving after Covid, but those sales could evaporate at any time. Selling art has severe peaks and valleys, and with no other st...2022-07-2923 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastExpat Artists: Art Life PodcastBogdan and I recently sat down with Jenny Guarino, a fluid artist who maintains a working studio in our building, Silver Street Studios in Houston. We’ve known Jenny for several years, and have not only been impressed with her amazing artwork, but as well with her rather ambitious annual travel schedule. Jenny and her husband are Australian, but her husband’s extended family still reside in Italy. They maintain a life in Houston, but regularly travel for extended periods to Australia and Europe as well.As Bogdan and I try to plot out the trajectory of the...2022-07-1523 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastHow Present Does an Artist Need to Be?Having a good week this week. We've had some good sales at the studio, and it's looking like this may be a really strong month for us after all. If you've been listening to other episodes, you'll know that we recently have been looking at buying some property in which to base our art business. You may also remember that our plans pretty much fell through as we were unable to secure a loan as freelancers. Looks now like we're staying where we are, and making some renovations to our home to make it more conducive to our plans....2022-06-2120 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastThe Importance of RoutineThe importance of routine for creatives seems to me to be essential, even if we think we don't want it. I have found that there is a huge benefit to my creativity, production, and work/life balance when I have a basic framework of order, schedule, and routine in my life. I think you may have experienced the same.As artists, or creative professionals, we need to feel as though we are free to express ourselves without restriction, to have spontaneity, to follow the art where it leads us. But I have found that when I have structure aro...2022-05-3117 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastWe've Reached a Crossroad: PodcastOur art business has reached a crossroad, but that's not a bad thing. Over the past 7 years, Bogdan and I have been able to create a small freelance creative company that somehow survived almost three years of pandemic. Against all odds, and despite our total lack of preparation, we have built a collector base, and an inventory of art that sells consistently. Of course, we don't yet sell enough to live off our art, but we manage to stay afloat due to savings that we accrued over the years. Those savings are finite, and we know that we must take...2022-04-1925 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastShould We Go to Romania? Podcast with John & BogdanShould we go to Romania? Bogdan feels the need to return to Romania to somehow chronicle the story of refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine. So much to think about as we try to find a way to respond to what's happening in the world. But as we struggle with the possibility of travel, we're continuing to create new artwork, prepare for a variety of art exhibitions and receptions, and even found time to do a road trip to Round Top, Texas. Come along, and check out what we've been up to this week.________________________Season 2: Epis...2022-03-1924 min
Watch the Media with John ShraderJohn Bishop and Josh Peterson, "Unsportsmanlike Conduct" 1620 The ZoneJOHN BISHOP and JOSH PETERSON have been co-hosting the afternoon radio show “Unsportsmanlike Conduct” at 1620 The Zone in Omaha since August 2014. They talk about the process of the show, the rough early patches, the entertainment value of what they do, and much more. This is a frank conversation about the show, its history and its hosts.
Show Notes
Chapter 1 The show and who they are (to 12:30)
Chapter 2 The history of the show, which was founded by Kevin Kugler (to 25:00)
Chapter 3 Grooming the new man with the help of Dave Tepper (to 39:00)
...2022-01-3059 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastHow Do Artists Measure Goals?We’ve spoken about the importance of goal setting, and laying out the matrix of how my objectives and activities fold in under those goals… but we haven’t spent a lot of time talking about how to make those objectives measurable. In my last post, I shared my concerns about giving us permission as artists to evaluate and measure our success based upon criteria that better suits our type of creative businesses. We should definitely do that. But the missing piece in my mind is how to create these specialized objectives in such a way to make them realis...2022-01-1923 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastMeasuring Success as a Creative Business OwnerLast year I spent a lot of time struggling over creating realistic goals and objectives in my art business, because I felt like I was stretching ideas and strategies in an awkward way. I don’t mean to suggest that as an artist I don’t need goals and objectives, but rather that I didn’t feel completely comfortable that I was measuring the right things. It just didn’t feel right. So I set myself the goal of understanding why I felt that I was trying to put a square peg in a round hole when planning my art care...2022-01-1324 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastGoals & Objectives for an Art BusinessQuick review of John and Bogdan's business objectives for 2022. Goal setting is so important in any business, but particularly so in a freelance, creative environment. Even if you're the only person in your art business, it is imperative to have an organized plan for your year, even if you make changes along the way. A goal without a plan is just a dream._______________________________________Season 2: Episode 01_______________________________________“Art Life Podcast with John & Bogdan” is a weekly blog/vlog/podcast that creates a community, a conversation, between creatives in all sorts of fields at all sorts of leve...2022-01-0626 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastWinding Up the Year: Conversations for Freelance Creatives“Conversations for Freelance Creatives” is a weekly blog/vlog/podcast that creates a community, a conversation, between creatives in all sorts of fields at all sorts of levels. We want to discuss what we’re learning, what we’ve experienced, and whom we’ve met in our journey of running a freelance creative business. John Bishop is a visual artist living in Houston, Texas. His work is largely abstract, and explores how to turn mythic, archetypal symbols into individual experiences allowing us to see them in a new way, with fresh eyes. Bogdan is a videographer and fine art photogr...2021-12-0721 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastPreparing for Q4; We ready?This week Bogdan and I talk about Q4, and the need to be ready to sell during this holiday season. So many businesses sell more in this quarter than in the rest of the year, and art sales should be no different. We're getting ready for our big biannual sale at Sawyer Yards in Houston (October 2), as well as beefing up our online presence to catch those holiday shoppers. Let's face it, art sells as an impulse purchase, so we need to position ourselves to be in the right place when those impulses hit. In preparation for the...2021-09-2920 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastStormy WeatherWe've been working on upgrading Mom and Dad's house to use as a home studio, and that work continued this week as well. We've been working a lot on creating art this week. I (John) have been working on a commission, and Bogdan on some new ink work on paper. Bogdan was also accepted into a group, juried show in Poughkeepsie, New York, at a gallery called The Trolley Barn, and I started the new session of the Art Lab with PRPGMX Gallery in Mexico City with Micheal Swank. We also visited other artists. Marisol Valencia and...2021-09-2126 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastWho are My Subscribers Anyway?In this podcast, John talks about how puzzling it is to try to determine why someone listens to a particular podcast or vlog series, and not another. The question then arises as to what are the reasons that the listeners of this online content in particular listen to Conversations for Freelance Creatives. People gravitate to a variety of online content based on their needs for authoritative information, entertainment, and some degree of escapism. Perhaps the latter, a lifestyle type format would make the most sense. _________________________________Episode 22_________________________________“Conversations for Freelance Creatives” is a weekly blog/vlog...2021-08-2423 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastNew Studio Command CenterLots going on this week. John was able to deliver all but one of the Panca Marga paintings purchased at the gallery opening last month, and place all of the unsold artworks in the studio. Bogdan is busy reinventing some beautiful line art drawings and illustrations with hand embellishments and gold foil. He has also bee working more on his sculptural photography, and getting it all ready for the open studio art events for the next two weeks. Both Bogdan and John were honored by being accepted in the 37th annual open juried show hosted by the VAA...2021-08-1722 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastAdvertising Art in a PandemicSo let's look back at the past year or two. People who started working from home pivoted, ordered things on their computers, home schooled their kids, created virtual work spaces, and actually saved a lot of money. Many of these people, since they were spending so much time at home, began projects around the house, beautified their homes, and sought out entertainment and enrichment online. Reports are that artists who already had the infrastructure and presence to sell online often did as well or better in their 2020 sales than before the pandemic began. This was a wake-up call...2021-08-1028 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastPreparing for a Solo Art ExhibitionTune in to hear the continued progress toward John's first solo art exhibition. The invitations are in, the catalogs are printed, and the artwork is framed. All that has to happen now, in the month preceding the show, is to find enough people to show up for the event, who will buy all of the paintings on opening night, and eat all the catering he's paid for. No pressure... I mean, what could go wrong?_________Episode 19John Bishop Fine Art's "Conversations for Freelance Creatives" is a weekly blog/vlog/podcast that creates a com...2021-06-1428 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastPlanning an Art Exhibition: III was finally able to finish all 20 of the paintings, and I’m busy now getting them varnished, wired, and framed. But now the event really gets cute. I’ve had a couple of engraved stamps made, one about 3 inches in diameter and the other only 1 inch around. I’m stamping the back of each painting with the red series logo, and will stamp the certificates of authenticity with a logo in sealing wax. Then I’ve had tiny lapel pins engraved with the logo so that each collector can get a pin acknowledging them as collectors of the Panca M...2021-06-0330 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastArtists as Graphic Designers Graphic Design is a lot more than just pretty pictures, it’s a communication tool between us and our customers. First impressions matter, and quality, consistent design can not only make you look more professional, it can also make you look more credible to a prospective buyer. The stronger your design, the more people trust you. We’ve all experienced clicking on a website, and thinking to ourselves that this company looks truly amateurish, or even creepy. Artistic companies are no different. It’s funny, because you’d think as creatives we’d be great at presenting ourselves graphically… but that...2021-05-1027 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastArtists as Office ManagersWe have to wear so many hats when running a small business, it’s a little wonder we feel overwhelmed for a good portion of the time. One of the most important jobs we have to coordinate is that of office manager. Think about the places you’ve worked in the past. There is a whole separate job description, a full-time employee, who plays the role of office manager. Guess who it is in our art business… that’s right, it’s me.I looked up a job description for an office manager, and laughed out lo...2021-04-1928 min
Des Bishop PodcastJohn Bishop is backIt is great to have John Bishop back. He is a good friend and a hilarious guest. We chat about live comedy returning to NY and his recent vaccination. Then John imparts the wisdom of his many married years on me in a very humorous way. Such a fun episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-04-0959 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastMarketing for Creative Entrepreneurs How many times have you been told that the secret to success in business is marketing? If you’re like me, I was sold on the need for marketing early in my business career, and have made it core to the growth of my art business. So why then is my business growing so slowly? Does it just mean that I suck at marketing after all? What if I were to suggest to you that marketing is not “the” secret, and that you’re doing everything right? Don’t believe me, stick around and let me explain. Every business guru seems t...2021-04-0628 min
Mormon Stories - LDS1413: What Happens When a Mormon Bishop & Single Mom Fall in Love - Matthew & Elizabeth Shakespear Pt. 2 What happens when a Mormon bishop falls in love with a member of his congregation? How could this happen? What situation would make a divorced single mother returning to Mormon church activity fall in love with her married bishop? In what ways does the calling of Mormon bishop, including both excessive time demands on the Bishop and the practice of one-on-one "worthiness" interviews with single women, put excessive strain on bishops, their marriages, and their families - making infidelity more likely? Should divorced single women (or anyone for that matter) seek life counseling from a Mormon bishop? Are bishops trained an...2021-03-305h 39
Mormon Stories Podcast1413: What Happens When a Mormon Bishop & Single Mom Fall in Love - Matthew & Elizabeth Shakespear Pt. 2 What happens when a Mormon bishop falls in love with a member of his congregation? How could this happen? What situation would make a divorced single mother returning to Mormon church activity fall in love with her married bishop? In what ways does the calling of Mormon bishop, including both excessive time demands on the Bishop and the practice of one-on-one "worthiness" interviews with single women, put excessive strain on bishops, their marriages, and their families - making infidelity more likely? Should divorced single women (or anyone for that matter) seek life counseling from a Mormon bishop? Are bishops trained an...2021-03-305h 39Mormon Stories Podcast1412: What Happens When a Mormon Bishop Loses His Faith - Matthew & Elizabeth Shakespear Pt. 1 What happens when a Mormon bishop falls in love with a member of his congregation? How could this happen? What situation would make a divorced single mother returning to Mormon church activity fall in love with her married bishop? In what ways does the calling of Mormon bishop, including both excessive time demands on the Bishop and the practice of one-on-one "worthiness" interviews with single women, put excessive strain on bishops, their marriages, and their families - making infidelity more likely? Should divorced single women (or anyone for that matter) seek life counseling from a Mormon bishop? Are bishops trained an...2021-03-292h 00Mormon Stories - LDS1412: What Happens When a Mormon Bishop Loses His Faith - Matthew & Elizabeth Shakespear Pt. 1 What happens when a Mormon bishop falls in love with a member of his congregation? How could this happen? What situation would make a divorced single mother returning to Mormon church activity fall in love with her married bishop? In what ways does the calling of Mormon bishop, including both excessive time demands on the Bishop and the practice of one-on-one "worthiness" interviews with single women, put excessive strain on bishops, their marriages, and their families - making infidelity more likely? Should divorced single women (or anyone for that matter) seek life counseling from a Mormon bishop? Are bishops trained an...2021-03-292h 00John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastOrganization for ArtistsAs small businessmen and women, whether we like it or not, we have to be incredibly organized to do our jobs. As creatives, that may or may not be our biggest strength, but we have to find strategies to be as professionally organized as we possibly can in our entrepreneurial careers.We wear so many hats as small creative business owners that it can sometimes feel completely overwhelming, exhausting, and even demoralizing. There’s just so much to do, and so little of those duties actually involve the creation of art, or the furthering of my craft. And I...2021-03-1927 minJohn Bishop Fine Art : PodcastBeing Honest and Realistic as an ArtistHonesty… that may be the most difficult bit of running a creative business. Consider for a moment that you’ve done all the things we’ve talked about. You’ve set up your art business seriously, you’ve created strong goals and objectives, you’ve committed to your vision and mission, you’ve faced the fear of failure, and live and breathe your small business every day. You have faced your secret fears, anxieties, and you can see yourself and your business as clearly as possible. What happens if you don’t like what you see? One of the probl...2021-03-101h 03
The Same 24 HoursGary John Bishop: Stop Doing that Sh*t (A Best of The Same 24 Hours: Replay Episode Part II)PART II: Replay Episode.
*Listener Warning* - some language is not suitable for everyone. Listener discretion advised.
Gary John Bishop began his life journey in Glasgow, Scotland. The grit and wit of his early life have contributed to his tough-love, in-your-face approach to coaching. Coupled with world-class training and development, Gary has created a potent brew of effectiveness and the ability to reach through the crust of people's lives and root out the deeper issues that consume them and tie them to their hurdles. His ability to elevate and expand people's greatness makes the kind...2021-02-2648 minThe Same 24 HoursGary John Bishop: Unf*ck Yourself (A Best of The Same 24 Hours: Replay Episode Part I)PART I: Replay Episode.
*Listener Warning* - some language is not suitable for everyone. Listener discretion advised.
Gary John Bishop began his life journey in Glasgow, Scotland. The grit and wit of his early life have contributed to his tough-love, in-your-face approach to coaching. Coupled with world-class training and development, Gary has created a potent brew of effectiveness and the ability to reach through the crust of people's lives and root out the deeper issues that consume them and tie them to their hurdles. His ability to elevate and expand people's greatness makes the kind...2021-02-2644 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastSelf Motivation for Creative EntrepreneursFollowing our conversations about all the hats we must wear as small creative business men and women is the necessity for each of us to be a self starter. We’ve talked about planning your business, setting goals and seeing your business strategically. We’ve even talked about how to stay motivated. But how can we, who often are working alone, self motivate and create productive work ethics that put all of that planning into action?At its core, any conversation about self starting is really about organizational skills and time management. These are the same...2021-02-2422 min
John Bishop Fine Art : PodcastSeeing the Big Picture as a Freelance Creative BusinessAs small business owners, we’ve taken the time to plan our strategic overarching Vision statements, build good solid goals, objectives and activities to make it all happen. We should be really proud of ourselves. Pat yourself on the back for that. We can get so involved, so busy doing the day-to-day activities, and putting out fires, that we can easily forget to see our Vision in the minutia of the moment. That’s one of the realities of running a small operation. It’s not like we have a team of experts helping us run thin...2021-01-2020 min