In this episode of Talkin' Comics, AJ sits down with Jeff Haas โ teacher, publicist, comic book creator, and host of the popular podcast Traverse the Stars โ to talk about everything from indie comics and Kickstarter campaigns to growing a podcast audience.
We dig into:
How Jeff got started helping creators get interviews & publicity
The secrets to a successful Kickstarter campaign
The economics of paying comic artists fairly
Lessons learned from conventions & the importance of self-promotion
Jeffโs podcasting tips for hitting 1,000+ subscribers
And yesโฆ we even talk aliens ๐ฝ
Whether youโre a comic creator, podcaster, or just love behind-the-scenes conversations with industry pros, this episode is packed with value and some laughs along the way.
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โฑ๏ธ CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00 โ Intro & Welcome
00:50 โ How Jeff Haas Got Started in Publicity
03:15 โ Building Vector Publicity & Helping Creators
05:14 โ Defining Success for Kickstarter Campaigns
06:13 โ Turning Down Clients & Staying True to Your Values
07:31 โ Pricing & Keeping PR Affordable
09:32 โ Beyond Kickstarter: Other Projects Jeff Supports
10:10 โ Lessons Learned Promoting Indie Films
13:24 โ Jeffโs Comic Series: The End of All Terminus
14:42 โ Whatโs โFair Payโ for Comic Artists?
18:03 โ AJ on Writing His Own Comic & Learning the Process
22:18 โ Finding the Right Artist & Avoiding Scams
24:05 โ Traverse the Stars Podcast โ 4 Years & Growing
25:43 โ Editing Challenges & Why Silence Matters
30:24 โ Jeffโs Inspiration for Podcasting & Writing
34:39 โ YouTube Growth Tips: Consistency & Shameless Promotion
39:26 โ Comic Conventions, Tables & Press Passes
41:25 โ What Jeff Wants Listeners to Know (Publicist Work & Podcast)
42:21 โ Aliens: Do They Exist?
43:44 โ Favorite Superhero: Green Lantern
47:22 โ First Comics Jeff Read
48:29 โ Which Comic Universe Would You Live In?
50:07 โ Dream Superpower & Ideal Sidekick
52:02 โ If Life Were a Comic Book: The Title
53:14 โ Closing Thoughts & Future Collabs
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