Converge - The Business of Creativity Podcast

Dane Sanders is joined by business strategist, Tara Gentile, to explore how to create products that sell. They address questions to consider and common mistakes to avoid when building out your big idea. Some of the topics covered: How to create a product people actually want to buy. How to package your product in a [...]

Dane is joined by Charla Avery, photographer and�GoBe Collective community member, to talk about how she quit her day job to pursue photography full-time. Some of the topics covered: How mindset is more important than�circumstances. The catalyst that led to her making the jump to quit her day job and pursue photography full-time. The elements [...]

Radio legend Jay Allison joins Dane Sanders to talk public radio, new public radio and ways�Jay and others are�working to bridge the two in new ways. Some of the topics covered: How Jay first entered the world of public radio. How radio has evolved from transmitters to internet broadcast and the differences. Transom and its [...]

Kohl Crecelius joins Dane Sanders to talk about making social change with your business. Kohl is the CEO and Co-founder of Krochet Kids intl. is a non-profit lifestyle brand employing nearly 300 people globally. They are reimagining the global apparel industry by providing an unrivaled level of transparency to our products... each piece is hand-signed [...]

Dane Sanders is joined by podcaster and storyteller, Steve Pratt. Steve is�part of the team that created Slack Variety Pack, the first podcast from a company thats purely audience-focused. Some of the topics covered: Steves passion for storytelling. The exciting 2nd wave resurgence of podcasting. Branded entertainment podcasts. Launching your art, not just talking about [...]

Designer Sarah Armstrong joins Dane to talk about the process of building her business, the challenges of being an entrepreneur and how to leverage opportunity with talent. Some of the Topics Covered: How to connect an eclectic set of deliverables into a career. Building strong client relationships. The challenges of standing out in our creative [...]

Author, PR expert and entrepreneur, Rachel Hofstetter joins Dane to talk about developing successful marketing relationships by connecting people and ideas through story. Some of the topics covered: What is story and how do you use it to market your business. What is PR. The “Give. Give. Get” mentality and the significant impact it can [...]

Dane Sanders is joined by author, entrepreneur and founder of SideHustleNation.com, Nick Loper. Some of the topics covered: How to diversify risk by starting a business on the side while you keep your day job. How Nick finally left the corporate world for a career in several part-time businesses. A variety of outcomes for side [...]

Author, speaker and creative Todd Henry joins Dane Sanders to talk about finding your authentic voice and his latest book Louder Than Words. Some of the topics covered: Building blocks for finding your authentic voice. The difference in developing your voice vs. finding your voice. How your platform effects your voice. How your impact informs [...]

In this episode Dane Sanders is joined by Starlee Kine, host of the hit podcast, Mystery Show. Some of the topics covered: How Starlee went from intern to producer at This American Life. The creation of Mystery Show. The growing trend of journalistic, narrative podcasts. The future of podcasts. Curiosity as the catalyst for interesting [...]

Dane Sanders is joined by business lawyer Rachel Rodgers to talk about the importance of getting your legal house in order as a creative entrepreneur. If youre tempted to skip this episode in an effort to save yourself from a half hour of legalese, dont. Rachel has a knack for making law fun. This conversation [...]

Dane Sanders is joined by Jon Hart, creative and collaborator committed to social change. Some of the topics covered: Viewing every experience as an opportunity to learn. The value of location and in-person community and collaboration. Jons varied career journey. Jon Hart Jon Hart is passionate about serving entrepreneurs and inspiring the next generation. [...]

Dane Sanders is joined by Ben and Laura Harrison of Jonas Paul Eyewear. The Harrisons began as photographers and took a radical shift in their career after their son was born with eye problems. Some of the topics covered: Creating a business that has a positive impact. How a simple product and creativity can change [...]

Author, Josh Kaufman, joins Dane to discuss smart and efficient learning techniques for business owners. Some of the topics covered: The best way to curate information for your specific needs. How to learn efficiently. Joshs best advice on how to read business books. Core human skills for every entrepreneur. Josh Kaufman Josh Kaufman is the [...]

Dane Sanders is joined by filmmaker Brett Culp to talk about his latest film Legends of the Knight. Some of the topics covered: •�How make your audience the hero. • Balancing personal creative work and paying the bills. • Enrolling ambassadors for the most impact. Brett Culp Brett Culp produces uplifting documentary films. His distinctive [...]