Stay ConnectedDeconstructive Pop Artist Matt Gondek presents – Clean Break.
An informative podcast dealing with the business of the art world. In each episode Matt talks with different guests who will share the no holds bared truth behind how they advanced their own careers.
Griz - Owner of Hutch LA and Lil Bullies Club.
Griz is a business genius. He shares the success of his brand Hutch LA and his wholesale business Lil Bullies Club.
We learn about how to properly set up an online business, using mailing lists effectively, and dodging trouble from copywrite infringement.
In addition we speak to Griz about his new obsession - healthy living and the Keto diet, which has already helped him lose over 70 pounds.
IG: @Hutch_LA
Joseph Lee - Los Angeles based Artist and Actor.
We speak to Joseph about moving from the mid-west to Los Angeles in pursuit of acting and art. Joe's new solo exhibition opens in August around the time his new movie premiers in theaters worldwide. We also learn a bit about South Korean TV, as he just wrapped up a very popular mini-series there.
IG: @Joeyunlee
Aaron Firestein - Artist and Co-Founder of the massive footwear brand BucketFeet.
We speak to Aaron about turning his hobby of customizing friend's shoes into a huge footwear brand known the world over. Aaron has made a huge impact not only in the business world, but in the artist community as well with his great ideas. If you're thinking of starting a business or you're an artist looking for advice on selling your ideas, this is a great episode.
IG: @FuegoStein
Wade MacNeil - Guitarist in the band Alexisonfire, Frontman of the band Gallows, Composer, and Radio Host.
We speak to Wade about coming up in the Canadian music scene, his band projects, composing for film and video games, and his radio show in Toronto. Lots of great advice for musicians in this episode.
IG - @WadeMacNeil
Terry Guy - Owner of Secret Walls, Monorex, High Rise Murals, and Start Los Angeles.
We speak to Terry about his numerous business ventures. From the social art party of Secret Walls, placing artists in commercial projects with Monorex, huge hand painted commercial walls with High Rise Murals, to his base of operations Start Los Angeles - Terry wears many hats and gives lot of great advice to aspiring business owners and artists.
IG: @TerryMonorex
Phem - Los Angeles based Music Artist.
We speak to Phem about transitioning from performing in a full band to going solo and writing music that leans on close personal experience. From her days as an accomplished Jazz drummer, to living in a recording studio with no bathroom, to the media running with her friendship to Flying Lotus - Phem's story is a very interesting look at the life of a recording artist. IG: @Phem
WRDSMTH - Los Angeles based Artist and Author.
We speak to WRDSMTH about transitioning from commercial writer, to author, to famed street artist. WRDSMTH's story is a great listen for anyone who ever dreamed of following your passions and just going for it. His first novel "The Holden Age of Hollywood" has just been released.
IG: @WRDSMTH
Fidia Falaschetti - Italian born artist and sculptor living in Los Angeles.
We sit down with Italian artist Fidia to discuss moving to the United States to persue an art career, how to choose the right assistant, the pitfalls of social media, developing relationships with galleries, Art Basel, and how he creates his sculptures.
IG: @Fidia
Che Anderson - Director and founding member of Pow! Wow! Worcester.
Che Anderson, Project manager to the city of Worcester Massachusetts, details how he brought the globally recognized mural and arts festival Pow! Wow! to his city. Che gives information about organizing your own mural festival as well as how to get noticed and paint in your first festival as well.
IG:
Personal - @VivaElChe
Pow! Wow! - @PowWowWorcester
Greg Rivera - Owner of the popular streetwear brand MISHKA.
Greg Rivera has been running the popular streetwear brand MISHKA since 2003. We speak to Greg about how his brand got started, how it developed a strong presence in the scene, their brick and mortar stores, moving the brand into international retail, managing artists, his new book about Mr. T, and so much more.
IG: @GregMishka
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