Feeding the Starving Artist: Finding Success as an Arts Entrepreneur

From oboe performance major to professional workshop facilitator, performer, writer, comedian, and designer of learning programs to implement a wide range of client objectives, Rachel Miller is a consummate artist entrepreneur. Rick and Ron host a compelling conversation with Rachel in this week's episode of Feeding the Starving Artist.

Join Rick and Ron as they continue their conversation with Mike East. Mike is the owner of TTS Studios, a custom scenic fabrication shop that caters primarily to the touring entertainment industry. You don't want to miss Rick and Ron 's conversation with Mike on how he became an artist entrepreneur beginning with interest in the building trades, to a degree in performing arts, to owning his own successful performing arts business. You're sure to enjoy some of Mike's life lessons he's learned on his arts journey.

Mike is the owner of TTS Studios, a custom scenic fabrication shop that caters primarily to the touring entertainment industry. You don't want to miss Rick and Ron 's conversation with Mike on how he became an artist entrepreneur beginning with interest in the building trades, to a degree in performing arts, to owning his own successful performing arts business. You're sure to enjoy some of Mike's life lessons he's learned on his arts journey.

Rick and Ron spread the Artist Entrepreneurship gospel as they discuss ways to work smart and use various tools to help develop a sustainable creative arts career.

Join Rick and Ron in the second part of a conversation with Mike Valerio, a LA-based top call bass player. Explore the bass player who has made a name in movie studios, television, and commercials, and the classical world.

Join Rick and Ron in a fascinating conversation with Mike Valerio, a LA-based top call bass player. Explore the bass player who has made a name in movie studios, television, and commercials, and the classical world.

Rick and Ron share some insights into the business side of an arts career:

Part 2 of our conversation with famed Hollywood production designer, Bill Brzeski. Bill's credits include Aquaman, Matilda, The Hangover, War Dogs, The Fate of the Furious, Jumanji The Next Level and many more blockbuster hits.

Rick and Ron talk to famed production designer, Bill Brzeski. Bill is a Hollywood-based creative artist whose credits include Aquaman, Matilda, The Hangover, War Dogs, The Fate of the Furious, Jumanji The Next Level and many more blockbuster hits.

Rick and Ron discuss some of the challenges and opportunities creative artists face when launching or building a career in the new arts economy such as: