The Breakthrough Creative

The Breakthrough Creative

The Breakthrough Creative with host John McDavitt is for the Creative Entrepreneur as we look behind the scenes at the ‘business of art’ and the ‘art of business!’

Episodes

July 27, 2023 12 mins

It's been a little while since I've released an episode but I am back to reintroduce myself and this show and to give you some thoughts on:

  • The Importance of Vacation
  • The Perspective it Brings
  • Some thoughts on artists and how to respond to the new world of Artificial Intelligence
Mark as Played

Andy Pinder is an amazing muralist. After leaving Art College, Andy began working in London as a Visualiser, Designer and Art Director, before relocating to Kent. Having spent many years creating illustrations and storyboards for film and television, painting wall murals became a natural development through which Andy could channel his creative and artistic skills. Naturally, this working method was, far, far away from the world of...

Mark as Played

Pete Marin is the owner of Airbrush Events, revolutionizing private event entertainment through airbrushed party favors, providing take-home gifts and party entertainment activity, all in one!

Pete’s story begins in Maine where he first encountered airbrushed T-shirts at his local mall. He pursued that aspect of airbrushing for much of his career and eventually ran his own retail venture.

Over the past 10 years, Pete has niched dow...

Mark as Played

Corrado Mallia is a Toronto area muralist celebrating 25 years in the industry. Since a young child, Corrado has been drawing and painting since childhood. At the age of 23, he began his career painting murals, where the larger scale gives more space and freedom to transform a wall or whole room. A blank wall is just a blank canvas begging for some paint!

Follow Corrado at: https://www.corradomurals.com

Please follow to The Breakth...

Mark as Played

Alec Gillis is the co-founder of the Studio ADI, one of the largest practical effects houses in the film industry.

Alec shares stories from his early career at Roger Corman's New World Pictures, his time at Stan Winston Studios (working on Aliens, Predator and more), how he and his partner, Tom Woodruff, Jr, formed ADI and his foray into writing and directing the 80's retro-monster movie, Harbinger Down.

Alec talks about his chance...

Mark as Played

I love when I get to catch up with old friends like Kim Witte.

Kim was one of my first guests on The Breakthrough Creative and I invited her back to catch us up on all she has been doing since we last spoke.

Witte Artistry, LLC is a media company that specializes in creating educational and entertaining content around special effects makeup & traditional art mediums. Established in 2016 with the goal of encouraging others to pursue...

Mark as Played
September 19, 2022 82 mins

Mark Enright is a freelance artist, sculptor, house haunter & pumpkin carver who started Mortar Heads in 2004 with a series of bas relief, Star Wars characters sculpted in mortar. A former intern of Make up & effects labs and former employee of MEL products. In 2020, Mark took the skills and experience learned while working in the FX industry and decided to focus full time on his own company, Mortar H...

Mark as Played

My guest today for our 100th episode is film & TV Composer, Greg Nicolett.

Greg shares about his career, finding mentors and growing his business.

Greg's television work includes the Disney animated series - T.O.T.S, Goldie and Bear and Pupstruction - as well as additional music for Smallville, The Vampire Diaries, Video Game High School and Puppy Dog Pals. His video game work includes Voracious Games’ “Potionomics,” additional mus...

Mark as Played

Anytime you decide to do something worthwhile it comes at a cost - energy, resources, pain. AND, if you stick with it, there are so many benefits - success, relationships, new skills and becoming a resource for clients to solve their problems.

I share about how I stuck it out and found success.

john@thebreakthroughcreative.com

https://www.instagram.com/artofjohnmcdavitt/

https://www.instagram.com/thebreakthroughcreative/

 

Mark as Played

If you learn the Skill of Public Speaking you will be able to represent yourself to individual clients (super important), work in small groups (brainstorming) and persuade large groups (keynote speaking).

You need this skill!

I explain the benefits and break down how you can learn to speak to large groups with competence and confidence (and how you can get over embarrassment)

BONUS: if you email me or DM me on Instagram I will send...

Mark as Played

Flexibility is an underrated and under appreciated resource. Why you should intentionally work to have flexibility in your professional life.

email John@thebreakthroughcreative.com

Follow at:

https://www.instagram.com/artofjohnmcdavitt/

 

 

Mark as Played

It's been a little while... I wanted to check in on the episode to share my thoughts on licensing, social media, the benefits of working in a studio environment and flexibility in work/life.

john@thebreakthroughcreative.com

https://www.instagram.com/artofjohnmcdavitt/

https://www.instagram.com/thebreakthroughcreative/

Mark as Played

I interviewed Cake and Sugar Artist, Kate Sartorious, about her career in March of 2020 and wanted to share it again in this 

Kate is a the owner and operator of Kate's Cake Design where she makes unique cake toppers for her clients.

Kate also teaches an online Cake Topper course called 'Top Tier Cake Topper Masterclass.'

You can find Kate and her work on Instagram!

Contact us at John@theBreakthroughCreative.com

 

Mark as Played
Dawn Murphy is a freelance artist currently residing in the Chicagoland area. She specializes in portraiture and costume illustration with a focus on pop culture. She has created numerous officially licensed artworks for Lucasfilm/Star Wars, Topps Trading Cards and RRParks Cards. Her work has been featured in the Star Wars Celebration Art Show, Star Wars Insider Magazine, the sci-fi anthology book Contact Light, and book four ...
Mark as Played

It’s cool if you want to be an artist. It’s cool if that’s your hobby. But you need to be honest with yourself if it’s something to make money or something that’s simply personal enjoyment. If it’s a hobby - great! Enjoy yourself. If it’s a business - get to work.

Mark as Played

Please join 'THE BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE' FACEBOOK GROUP. I'm looking forward to meeting you there.

Episode 92:

There are lots of good reasons to begin your career by working for a company BEFORE you start your own thing because there are so many things you don't know that you don't know.

Why not make it a bit easier on yourself and learn on the job while you plan and even start your own business.

My thoughts on the topic in this epi...

Mark as Played

Mikey Wheeler is a professional tattooist who shares his journey from sandwich maker to apprentice to pro! Mikey also goes into the details of the business side of Tattooing. You can see Mikey's work and find him at: https://www.instagram.com/mikeywheelertattooer/

http://windhorserising.com

mikeywheelertattooer@gmail.com

You can contact John at john@thebreakthroughcreative.com

 

Mark as Played

How does one find their creative style?

How does one achieve their first published book?

Kunal Kundu has done both!

An animator, illustrator and sculptor, Kunal took leave from his career to find his 'style' and shares his process in this episode. Kunal also reveals his gritty approach to publishing his first book.

For more on Kunal check out the links below:

https://www.kunalkundu.com

https://www.instagram.com/kunalkunducrumpledpa...

Mark as Played

I share my thoughts on...

(1:22) The Benefits of Becoming an ARTIST & DESIGNER

(15:55) Managing SCOPE CREEP

(22:12) SOFT SKILLS: Showing Clients Grace & Generosity

Please share this episode with the pre-pro and professional creatives in your life.

Contact me at john@thebreakthroughcreative.com

Mark as Played

This is The Breakthrough Creative's most dowloaded episode of 2021.

Worth another listen - Ep 44 (2021)

In my first Q&A Coaching episode, I answer questions from my guest, Jason de Kneg...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.

    Math & Magic: Stories from the Frontiers of Marketing with Bob Pittman

    How do the smartest marketers and business entrepreneurs cut through the noise? And how do they manage to do it again and again? It's a combination of math—the strategy and analytics—and magic, the creative spark. Join iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman as he analyzes the Math and Magic of marketing—sitting down with today's most gifted disruptors and compelling storytellers.

    Crime Junkie

    If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce

    Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce from the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce from the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about their games and share unique perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. Plus, entertaining stories from a combined 21 years in the league, off-field interests, and engaging conversations with special guests. Watch and listen to new episodes every Wednesday during the NFL season & check us out on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok for all the best moments from the show.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2024 iHeartMedia, Inc.