Find STEPHEN CHRISTY:

https://www.boom-studios.com/

Instagram: @stephenchristy/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-christy-55681ab/ 

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

03:01 Stephen Christy's Journey in Comics

05:48 The Evolution of Archaia and Its Impact

09:00 The Challenges of Small Publishers

11:53 The Role of Development in Comics

15:01 The Transition to Editor-in-Chief at Archaia

18:01 Quality Over Quantity: Archaia's Philosophy

21:09 The Future of Comics Publishing

33:23 Building a Brand Without a Budget

34:54 The Arkea Internship Program: Nurturing Talent

36:02 Navigating Leadership Challenges

40:02 Customer Acquisition vs. Business Sustainability

43:31 The Acquisition of Arkea by Boom

49:10 Transitioning to Boom Studios

54:44 The Challenges of Merging Cultures

01:01:06 The Impact of Disney's Acquisition on Boom

01:06:31 Innovating During a Pandemic: The Rise of Berserker

01:07:57 Navigating Financial Challenges

01:08:33 Leadership Changes and Company Dynamics

01:10:55 The Evolution of Company Leadership

01:15:07 Transitioning to a New Era

01:19:03 Adapting to Corporate Structures

01:20:17 Success Amidst Industry Changes

01:24:06 High Concept: The Key to Adaptation

01:29:11 The Importance of Persistence

01:32:38 Hiring for Development: What Matters

01:35:25 The Future of Comics and Entertainment

01:39:36 Threats and Opportunities in the Industry

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Producer: Stephanie Gerk

Research: Anthony Militano

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Comic Industry Insiders: where our goal is to get to know the people behind the scenes in the comic book industry and uncover the secrets that will help you understand and grow your own business or career in comics. Every episode, join host Atom! Freeman as he sits down with industry guests to unravel those secrets. 

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