The Breakthrough Creative with host John McDavitt is for the Creative Entrepreneur as we look behind the scenes at the ‘business of... more
My guest today for our 100th episode is film & TV Composer, Greg Nicolett. Greg shares about his career, finding... more
Anytime you decide to do something worthwhile it comes at a cost - energy, resources, pain. AND, if you stick... more
If you learn the Skill of Public Speaking you will be able to represent yourself to individual clients (super important),... more
Flexibility is an underrated and under appreciated resource. Why you should intentionally work to have flexibility in your professional life.... more
It's been a little while... I wanted to check in on the episode to share my thoughts on licensing, social... more
I interviewed Cake and Sugar Artist, Kate Sartorious, about her career in March of 2020 and wanted to share it... more
Dawn Murphy is a freelance artist currently residing in the Chicagoland area. She specializes in portraiture and costume illustration with... more
It’s cool if you want to be an artist. It’s cool if that’s your hobby. But you need to be... more
Please join 'THE BREAKTHROUGH CREATIVE' FACEBOOK GROUP. I'm looking forward to meeting you there. Episode 92: There are lots of... more
Mikey Wheeler is a professional tattooist who shares his journey from sandwich maker to apprentice to pro! Mikey also goes... more
How does one find their creative style? How does one achieve their first published book? Kunal Kundu has done both!... more
I share my thoughts on... (1:22) The Benefits of Becoming an ARTIST & DESIGNER (15:55) Managing SCOPE CREEP (22:12) SOFT... more
This is The Breakthrough Creative's most dowloaded episode of 2021. Worth another listen - Ep 44 (2021) In my first Q&A... more
Hey Breakthrough Creative Friends! This episode is about how my experience with airbrushing led to so many different opportunities in... more
Carlos Huante, master creature concept designer, is back! You have seen his amazing creature designs in some of the biggest... more
There are 3 MUST-DO practices you need to know and do with each new client to nurture your business relationship.... more
Hi dear listener... This episode is about how our ups and downs, our attitudes and our gratitude along the way... more
I explain my recent disappearance (Covid) and share my Haunted House Story (Art work and Income involved). Missed you all.
Paul Katte is the co-founder of MEG, Make-Up Effects Group, in Sydney, Australia. Paul and his partner, Nick, have created... more
Ray Villafane is a master sculptor and pumpkin carver. He shares his journey the mindset it takes to become a... more
Michael Spooner is an Animation World Designer. You can hear more about Michael's career in the previous episode (#79). In... more
This interview first aired in February of 2019. Michael Spooner is an Animation Visual Development Designer for the film and... more
Mike Brennan is a storyteller who uses spoken work and visual art to bring life to his audience and to... more
What should you do about your art education? There are so many ways to get from here to there but... more
Catherine Borzym has been making and selling her art and craft since middle school (that's right... middle school). Catherine's journey... more
We all face rejection and - certainly - as artists running our own business we are going to face it... more
Donald Walker is a master muralist. His journey has included airbrushing t-shirts, owning and operating a sign shop (from painting... more
I spoke with a potential guest for the show last week (an amazing artist) who questioned whether an artist could... more
A few months ago, Craig Burgess (ep 60), interviewed me for his show - The Get Doing Things Podcast. In this... more
What is Marketing - Is it Branding? Storytelling? Selling? Marketing expert, Andrew Deutsch of Fangledtech.com, is my guest on this... more
Efficiency in your creative business gives you an amazing opportunity to experience a really GOOD LIFE! It is a game... more
Last week I interviewed Dan Berry in Part I. Today we continue our conversation in Part II. In this... more
I had a great time chatting with my guest, Dan Berry, in this episode. In Part I, we learn... more
Andy Strote is a Copywriter who founded two creative agencies and has written a book, How to Start a Successful... more
In Episode 35 I shared 'How I Mad e$11,000 Airbrushing T-Shirts in One Month'. It was one of my most... more
It is so important to find and work with good people. My friend and business associate, Chris Liechti, has been... more
In this Q&A Coaching episode, I answer questions from my guest, illustrator, Joe Johnson. We talk about getting noticed by... more
We all have those stories we love to watch, read or tell over and over again. There are 4 particular... more
Artists crossing into professional territory often struggle with seeing themselves as professionals. Maybe it is because of the stigmas attached... more
Craig Burgess is a graphic designer and visualizer who has spent his career developing the skills to become a FULL... more
Catherine and Jeffrey Ross are partners in Ross Creative Works. Catherine oversees the marketing and advertising. Jeffrey handles the commercial... more
I met Maggie Capettini several years ago after both of us were selected for a public art event. I was... more
I break down the 5 Pricing Structures I use in my business: 1. Hourly 2. Project Based 3. Value Based... more
PART 2! In part 2, Wayne shares about revenue streams, day rates, managing revisions, his approach to editing and the... more
Wayne Kumingo has edited many styles and genres of television, film, and video projects over his 25+ year career including... more
David Tuber works in the animation film and television industry. His credits include Robot Chicken, Moral Orel, Mary Shelley's Frankenhole,... more
The MURAL Episode is a detailed breakdown of the creative and business process of a mural I was commissioned to... more
Vanessa E is a Singer, Songwriter and online Vocal Coach at 'You Can Sing 2'. (She is also like a... more
Your expectations of your art and career need to be disciplined and realistic! Otherwise you can end up stuck, wasting... more
Craig Burgess is a graphic designer and visualizer who has spent his career developing the skills to become a FULL STACK CREATIVE,... more