Creating Success

In this part two of a two-part interview John Joss discusses the value contracts add and take away from a writer's career, the need for pathological self confidence, and how success comes from being good at everything and being lucky. For more information, please email John at jjoss@aol.com with the word "Writing" in the subject line. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

In this part one of a two-part interview John Joss explains how, as Napoleon Buonaparte wrote, "ability is of no account without opportunity," and describes what goes into getting a quality book deal not to mention the possibilities and pitfalls of being an author. For more information, please email John at jjoss@aol.com with the word "Writing" in the subject line. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

Bill Vogel explains leadership dynamics for the successful startup in the new millennium, the value of sticking with integrity, and why things should be as simple as possible but not simpler. For more information please visit www.trilliantnetworks.com. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

In this part two of a two-part interview Apple Computer cofounder Steve Wozniak explains how the fun is out there for someone to find the next new thing, and describes how creating something so great, so incredibly above the rest can help anyone build the career of their dreams. For more information please visit www.woz.org. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

Engineer, company founder, philanthropist, and teacher: what can be said about Steve Wozniak that hasn't. In this part one of a two-part interview, Steve describes how his fascination with and enthusiasm for scientific discovery led him to cofound Apple computer. For more information please visit www.woz.org. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

Mark Greenblatt founder of MacEnthusiasts, the premiere Apple Authorized Dealer and Service Provider specializing in the Film and TV industry, explains how going against industry trends while specializing in the niche marketplace helps him grow his business. For more information please visit www.macenthusiasts.com. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

Entrepreneurial growth consultant Andy Birol describes strategies for the novice wanting to start his or her own business or the professional in need of help, and explains why it is best to move on rather than endure a bad client or employer. For more information please visit www.andybirol.com. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

Not happy with founding one creative company, Ryan Gerber founded four supplying quality service to the graphic design and exhibit trades in the midwest. Ryan discusses his entrepreneurial test, and explains what makes an entrepreneur successful and the value of lessons learned. For more information please visit www.v2v-design.com. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

Hilary Cochran of the creative staffing firm Filter/Talent offers sound strategies for getting a great job, and explains how today's job climate for creative people is the best it's been in years. For more information please visit www.filtertalent.com. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

An accomplished artist himself, Frank Frazetta Jr. paints a vivid picture of not only his father being one of the world's most influential fantasy and science fiction artists, but also what it was like growing up a Frazetta. For more information please visit www.frankfrazetta.com. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

Nita Whitaker has performed and shared the stage with countless celebrities including Faith Hill, Celine Dion, and Stevie Wonder. Nita discusses her new album LifeStories, and explains how anyone has the right to get better. For more information please visit www.nitawhitaker.com. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

Lance Mercer was Pearl Jam's official photographer from 1992 to 1995 with a new book 5x1 Pearl Jam through the eye of Lance Mercer. Lance discusses becoming Pearl Jam's offical photographer, and describes his ability for capturing the band on film. For more information please visit www.lancemercer.com and pearljam.com. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

Jack Lippman not only stars in the TV show High Maintenance 90210, but also runs the Elizabeth Rose Agency. Jack describes how he got his show, and explains how doing what his clients need and not what his staff wants helps him grow his business. For more information please visit www.eonline.com and elizabethroseagency.com. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

Don Wexler describes how GQ magazine put Mid-Century Modern architecture on the map, and explains how staying the course with his style of design ensures his place in architectural history. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.

Don Wexler describes what is was like designing buildings such as the Palm Springs Airport, gives his take on today's architecture, and explains what went wrong with the Alexander Brothers Steel Homes. For more information on Creating Success, please visit www.creatingsuccesspodcast.com.