Jim McCarthy – CEO of Goldstar
[quote style=”boxed”]I start my day by resetting my priorities and planning my schedule. I follow a modified version of the Franklin Covey system and have been doing that for about…
entertainment
Entertainment is the business of capturing attention and holding it. The founders in this section do that in every medium imaginable. Film. Music. Gaming. Live events. Streaming. Comedy. The companies that make the things people do when they’re not working. Or when they’re supposed to be working.
These interviews cover the full entertainment spectrum. Content creation. Production. Distribution. Ticketing. Fan engagement. The technology that powers it all and the creative minds that dream it up. Entertainment sits at the intersection of art and commerce, and that tension makes every conversation here interesting.
The founders here are candid about the challenges. Content saturation. Piracy. Platform dependency. The economics of attention in a world where everyone has unlimited options and limited time. Building in entertainment means competing with literally everything else someone could be doing. No pressure.
You’ll find insights on content strategy, audience building, monetization models, and the creative process behind the things people love. Whether you’re building an entertainment company, working in the industry, or just curious about how your favorite content gets made, these interviews are worth the time.
Erin Levin – Producer of African Children’s Choir Film
[quote style=”boxed”]When I have an idea that I am passionate about and believe can make this world a better place, I relentlessly work towards making it a reality.[/quote] Erin is…
Scott Lazerson – Media Strategist
[quote style=”boxed”]It’s not who you know, but what you know about whom.[/quote] Scott Lazerson is a connector. As a strategic relationship consultant, Scott repeatedly demonstrates that he is a catalyst…
Beth Bell – President and Founder of Green Product Placement
[quote style=”boxed”]This is good management advice for anyone really: always thank those who help you. Always commend people when they do a good job. Follow the golden rule and treat…
Meet Beth Bell – President and Founder of Green Product Placement
Adrian Griffith – Founder of Field Lover
[quote style=”boxed”]Big ideas can be intimidating, so I tackle them one bite at a time. I think “Okay, what’s the next actionable task that I can complete now to get…
Lee Wilson – Co-Founder of Prescreen
[box type=”note” border=”full” icon=”none”]Before you read on, the folks at Prescreen were awesome enough to gift everyone in our community a free movie. It’s called Finding Joe and it’s an inspiring…
David Adelman – Founder and CEO of Reel Tributes
[quote style=”boxed”]Through hard work and never giving up. There’s always going to be rough days; the key is to keep on fighting and know that there are plenty of good…
Jack Grant – Owner of CigaRv
[quote style=”boxed”]I was a paperboy, when there was such a thing. I got up at 4 AM every morning, 7 days a week, from ages 13-15 to fold and sling…
Five Questions with Marcie Jacobs
Who are you and what do you do? I am the chief story starter and creator of StoryClub Games, an experience that gets people connecting, creating, and laughing their heads…
Five Questions with Clif Lord
Who are you and what do you do? My name is Clif Lord and I’m a writer and filmmaker. How do you bring ideas to life? Ideas – and for…
Jotica Sehgal – Founder of Cash Cow Films
With over 10 years of experience in non-fiction television and interactive programming, Jotica Sehgal has worked for some of the best production houses in the country and been instrumental in…
Ricardo Suarez – Founder and CEO of Yumbling
Have a sense of urgency. If you don’t feel the need to achieve progress every day, you will be wasting valuable time. Usually time and money are scarce so you…