Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + Creativity
59 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 75 ratingsBusiness law strategist David Lizerbram hosts Products of the Mind, a podcast about the intersection of business and creativity. This show includes tips and lessons about business law strategy, how to protect your brands and business assets, and conversations with thought leaders in startups, entrepreneurship, media, marketing, the creative arts, and beyond. Whether you’re a serial entrepreneur or small business owner, a creative professional, or an innovator in any field, the Products of the Mind podcast is here to provide you with tools, guidance, and inspiration.
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Erin Passons on Working With Virtual Teams - Info for Business Owners During the COVID-19 Crisis Episode 3
April 09, 2020 22:22 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode, I speak with Erin Passons, the president and founder of Passons Consulting. She has spent her career helping business leaders, managers, and employees improve their performance and effectiveness. Erin works with a variety of organizations to create a Strengths-based approach to performance, leadership development, and team building, providing training and coaching in the areas of management effectiveness, employee engagement, and talent-based hiring. Her goal is to help peop...
What is the New PPP Business Emergency Loan? Info for Business Owners During the COVID-19 Crisis Episode 2
April 01, 2020 21:03 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBIn this episode, I discuss the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan that was created as part of the CARES Act (Stimulus) to provide emergency relief to business owners during the coronavirus pandemic. Qualifying businesses are able to borrow up to 2.5x their average monthly payroll and 100% of the loan will be forgiven if the funds are properly applied. I'm happy to use this podcast feed to answer, as best as I can, questions from business owners who are trying to navigate these ch...
Info for Business Owners During the COVID-19 Crisis Episode 1
March 29, 2020 21:51 - 8 minutes - 8.19 MBI'm going to be using the Products of the Mind podcast feed to provide information to business owners during the coronavirus - COVID-19 crisis. This is an introductory episode in which I explain the project and cover a few topics briefly. I speak in a bit more depth about the unemployment provisions of the CARES Act, also called the stimulus, which passed on Friday, March 27, 2020. Unemployment benefits now apply to certain self-employed people, which may provide some relief to small and sol...
Tyler Cowen on Complacency, Movies vs. TV, and Food
August 28, 2017 09:00 - 49 minutes - 39.5 MBToday's guest is Tyler Cowen, a professor of economics at George Mason University. Tyler Cowen's Page at GMU Tyler's blog, Marginal Revolution Tyler's most recent book The Complacent Class Take the quiz - How Complacent Are You? Thanks for Checking Out Products of the Mind! If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, please consider taking the few seconds it takes to leave an honest review and ...
Visual Effects Artist Allan McKay Makes Robots Fight for Your Enjoyment
May 09, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBWelcome to Episode 52 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Allan McKay, founder of Catastrophic FX. Allan has done visual effects for loads of blockbuster movies, including Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Star Trek Into Darkness, 2012, Superman Returns, and Looper (a personal favorite of mine.) We talk about how a visual effect goes from conception to the final product that you see on screen, how the creative process works, and why visual effects production is moving all ov...
Paul Bloom Asks “Is Empathy Really All That Good?”
February 13, 2017 12:00 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MBWelcome to Episode 51 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Paul Bloom, the Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science at Yale University. We talk about his recent book Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion. Paul Bloom can be found on Twitter @paulbloomatyale Thanks for Checking Out Products of the Mind! If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. A...
Holiday Hiatus
November 21, 2016 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.24 MBThis is a short episode in which I explain why I'm putting the show on pause for a bit, allude to future plans, and take a moment to thank everyone who's been a guest, a listener, or otherwise helped this show be such a successful creative endeavor. Thanks for Checking Out Products of the Mind! If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, please consider taking the few seconds it takes to leave an hones...
Election Special - Electronic Voting with Lori Steele Contorer of Everyone Counts
November 07, 2016 10:00 - 48 minutes - 38.9 MBWelcome to Episode 49 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Lori Steele Contorer, Founder-CEO of Everyone Counts, an electronic voting company. Lori went from knowing nothing about the voting process to founding a company dedicated to making voting easier, more secure, and more transparent. How does paper voting actually work, and what are the downsides of the traditional methods? How did Lori learn everything she needed to know to start this business? How do you convince ...
Cartoonist & Lawyer Stu Rees
October 24, 2016 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBWelcome to Episode 48 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with cartoonist, lawyer, and advocate Stu Rees. “Everyone knows in their heart of hearts that they shouldn’t, but they use the words ‘fair use’ as a defense in their own mind.” This episode further explores copyright law and fair use issues with lawyer and cartoonist Stu Rees. As a practicing lawyer and professional cartoonist, Stu has much to say on the issue of copyright law, fair use, and artists’ rights. Stu b...
Unstoppable Singer-Songwriter Anya Marina
October 10, 2016 08:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBWelcome to Episode 47 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with singer-songwriter Anya Marina. We’ll hear how writing songs in middle school ultimately led to hosting radio shows and hearing her songs on hit shows like Grey’s Anatomy. Anya fills us in on singing for different bands, smoking cloves outside the coffee shop, and a little bit about the attempt to write a memoir. Although the memoir may not have worked out, the music career did. Anya is very open about the up...
The Best Damn Record Club – Vinyl Me, Please
September 26, 2016 07:30 - 33 minutes - 26.8 MBProducts of the Mind Episode 46: The Best Damn Record Club – Vinyl Me, Please Welcome to Episode 46 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Vinyl Me, Please founders Matt Fiedler & Tyler Barstow. “As things changed we always had this idea that it would be cool to build just the coolest … music club ever.” Today I chat with the entrepreneurial partners behind Vinyl Me, Please: Matt Fiedler & Tyler Barstow. The discussion is brief, but we get a great rundown from the pe...
What Does a Philosopher Actually Do? With Tamler Sommers
September 12, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWelcome to Episode 45 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with University of Houston philosophy professor and author Tamler Sommers. “People within honor cultures are very concerned about how they’re perceived within their group…They have certain emotions like pride and shame, that are more highly attuned to the perceptions of other people and where they stand.” Today we get philosophical with Tamler Sommers. Tamler is Associate Professor of Philosophy at University of Hous...
What Is a Trade Secret?
August 29, 2016 11:00 - 19 minutes - 15.8 MBWelcome to Episode 44 of Products of the Mind. In this episode, I provide a brief intro to Trade Secret law. This Episode Includes A definition of Trade Secrets. Description of “Negative” Trade Secrets. How long do Trade Secrets last? Legal protection for Trade Secrets. How do you file a Trade Secret? (Spoiler: you don’t.) How to protect Trade Secrets. What happens when a Trade Secret is breached? Trade secret licensing. If there was anything in this episode that wasn’t per...
Bringing Pop Culture to Menswear with Tony Kim of Hero Within
August 15, 2016 07:30 - 50 minutes - 40.7 MBWelcome to Episode 43 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Comic-Con fan, blogger, fashion designer for Hero Within, and foster parent Tony Kim. “Ultimately we believe that everyone has a hero within themselves. We all have the capacity to lead and inspire and save, and to be a source of inspiration for others.” Tony talks about growing up, and his relationship with comic-book superheroes. We get first-hand insight into the unique personal and cultural identity issues a...
Superhero Psychologist Dr. Andrea Letamendi
August 01, 2016 07:30 - 59 minutes - 47.5 MBWelcome to Episode 42 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with clinical psychologist, cosplay enthusiast, and life-long Batman fan: Dr. Andrea Letamendi. “It’s important for us to see mental health representation from the point of a superhero experiencing that psychological struggle, but also from the perspective of mental health providers who could be demonstrating an accurate and positive portrayal of mental health delivery." Today’s talk is with clinical psychologist Dr....
Fighting for Free Speech with Charles Brownstein of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
July 18, 2016 07:30 - 49 minutes - 15.4 MBWelcome to Episode 41 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Charles Brownstein, Executive Director of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. “It’s important to be able to disagree and offend…Its more important to have the opportunity to be wrong or to have the opportunity to be offended than to go through life where nothing challenges or nothing has a rough edge. “ Free speech and censorship are the topics of today’s episode. Charle has been the Executive Director of the Com...
Entrepreneurship Across the Middle East with Elizabeth MacBride
July 11, 2016 07:30 - 43 minutes - 35.1 MBWelcome to Episode 40 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with journalist and world traveler Elizabeth MacBride. “I remember landing in Amman, Jordan and just being amazed at how beautiful it was and how friendly the people were, and that is something that holds true across the Middle East; it’s beautiful and the people are nice.“ Today’s discussion is with journalist and writer Elizabeth MacBride. Elizabeth talks about the progression of her journalism career; beginning ...
Covering the White House With Radio Talk Veteran and Former CNN Crossfire Co-Host Bill Press
June 27, 2016 07:30 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBWelcome to Episode 39 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with radio host, political commentator, and author Bill Press. “It was a very exciting time to be there. There was just a lot going on. (The Bay Area) was really the center of political activism in the entire country. “ Bill reminisces on his life in politics and tells the story of how he got there. From majoring in philosophy and theology and joining the seminary, we’ll hear how this potential priest ended up in Cal...
Leafar Sayer of Prayers: From Gang Member to Cholo Goth Rock Star
June 20, 2016 07:30 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBWelcome to Episode 38 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with artist and singer/front man for the Cholo Goth band Prayers, Leafar Sayer. “I’m the type of person that lives multiple realities simultaneously…I’ve been able to adapt in a way that’s not false, it’s authentic and it’s real. “ Stories of the lives of artists are always interesting, and today’s story is no exception. I sat down with Leafar Sayer: author, singer, restaurant owner, and gang-member. Leafar describ...
How Ben Lindbergh & Sam Miller Got to Run a Pro Baseball Team
June 13, 2016 07:30 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MBWelcome to Episode 37 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with baseball writers, podcasters, and temporary professional baseball team overlords Ben Lindbergh & Sam Miller. Ben and Sam are the authors of The Only Rule Is It Has to Work: Our Wild Experiment Building a New Kind of Baseball Team. Their book tells the story of how two Internet-based baseball writers ended up running the Sonoma Stompers, an independent league professional baseball team. It turns out that their b...
BoyGirlParty Artist Susie Ghahremani
June 06, 2016 07:30 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWelcome to Episode 36 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with artist Susie Ghahremani. “I remember most being afraid about the idea of living with other people…You spend a lot of time alone if you’re an artist because that’s what’s required to make things, you have to spend time alone. So the idea being around other people and so many people 24-hour days in a dorm context was terrifying to me.” On today’s show I sit down with Susie Ghahremani, artist and owner of boygirlpa...
Bringing Shakespeare to the People with Old Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein
May 30, 2016 15:30 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBWelcome to Episode 35 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Barry Edelstein, the Artistic Director of San Diego’s Old Globe Theater. “I tell young people who ask me all the time ‘what do you recommend?’ my answer is two things. Either just go with it and be as open as you can about every door that might open up in front of you, or fashion for yourself the most specific possible vision that you can of what you might want your life to be and make it happen.” Today’s episod...
Talking Classic Hollywood and New Media with Karina Longworth
May 23, 2016 07:30 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBWelcome to Episode 34 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Karina Longworth, historian, author, and host of the You Must Remember This podcast. “I was looking for a way to do what I felt like I should be doing and what I could be doing, but I couldn’t really find the right format. When I started thinking about this podcast and sort of hearing what it would sound like in my head, I was pushed to this point where I felt like I really had to make something and I had to give ...
Yash Nelapati, First Hire at Pinterest
May 16, 2016 07:30 - 42 minutes - 34 MBWelcome to Episode 33 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Yash Nelapati, the first engineer hired at Pinterest. “It’s just fun conversing with people, learning their story, what inspired them, what brought them here; Stories always inspire me.” Whether a startup or big business, sometimes you just need a little luck to get things going. Yash tells us about his entrance into the tech industry after college, and how just being in the right places at the right times provi...
Entrepreneurial Idea Machine Joon Han
May 09, 2016 07:30 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBWelcome to Episode 32 of Products of the Mind. On thisepisode, I speak with entrepreneurial business strategist andfull-time dad, Joon Han. “Social entrepreneurs are going to love this bookbecause it’s right up their alley; but, there are five differentbusiness models to use generosity, and social entrepreneurship isjust one of them.” Do you struggle with the 9 to 5? Is “working for the man” notyour thing? Do you feel the entrepreneurial spirit within, butremain unsure as to how to harness...
Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Randy Smith
May 02, 2016 07:30 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBWelcome to Episode 31 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Randy Smith. “I think underneath every journalist is this feeling that by shedding light on an entire situation, you make life a little bit better for the community and help the community move forward in a progressive and enlightened way." The focus of today’s talk is the importance of journalism with Professor Randy Smith. Randy’s recollection of the history of journalism, and t...
What Is Fair Use?
April 25, 2016 07:30 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MBWelcome to Episode 30 of Products of the Mind. In this episode, I provide a brief intro to the often misunderstood concept in copyright law known as "Fair Use." What are the factors, and how do you know if your use is fair? If you need a refresher on copyrights in general, check out Products of the Mind Episode 5, “What Is a Copyright?” This Episode Includes A brief review of copyright. Copyright law vs. the First Amendment. How do you "claim" Fair Use? The Four Factors of Fair Use. I...
Artist, Educator, and Creator Amy Burvall
April 18, 2016 07:30 - 54 minutes - 43.7 MBWelcome to Episode 29 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Amy Burvall: teacher, mother, artist, learning expert, and creative guru. “Making your thinking visible is one of the most crucial things you can do. If creativity is about dot connecting, you have to have the dots in order to connect them. You have to collect your dots and you have to put them somewhere, and you have to be able to access them…Education has always been about giving kids those dots.” Do you get com...
15 Million Trivia Books In Print: Gordon “Uncle John” Javna of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader
April 11, 2016 07:30 - 56 minutes - 45.8 MBWelcome to Episode 28 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with lover of facts and all things interesting Gordon Javna from Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader. It’s story time today with “Uncle John” of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader. The Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader books have been helping people cure boredom during those (hopefully not too tough) times in the bathroom since 1987. Filled with short stories, facts, and interesting articles, the Bathroom Readers are family appropriate ...
ESPN Baseball Writer and Trans Activist Christina Kahrl
April 04, 2016 07:30 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MBWelcome to Episode 27 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with sports writer, activist, and A’s fan Christina Kahrl. “My entree into the game initially as a fan was pretty much the same kind of experience as my great grandfather’s. I was listening to a lot of ball games on the radio, I was getting my information on how the A’s did the night before through box-scores, and I was not getting to see my team on television very often if at all. I was not getting to consume informati...
New York Times Film Critic A. O. Scott
March 28, 2016 07:30 - 42 minutes - 35.3 MBWelcome to Episode 26 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with journalist, Chief Film Critic of the New York Times, and author: A. O. Scott. “The point of real criticism I think is to move beyond just the statement of opinion, which isn’t necessarily very helpful to anyone, and turn your opinion into something useful, into an argument that people can grapple with.” Today we chat with Tony Scott: a film critic for the New York Times and author of Better Living Through Critici...
Author and Tinder Expert Alicia Eler
March 21, 2016 07:30 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBWelcome to Episode 25 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with author Alicia Eler. “When everything is a yes/no, left or right, there’s no room for maybe or gray area; and that I think is where actually a lot of the real vulnerability or potential relationships or friendships can occur. But the app doesn’t lend any space or time to maybe.” (On Tinderization) Today we speak with multi-talented artist and author Alicia Eler. We discuss Alicia’s recent essay The Tinderization of...
Scott Lewis, Journalist and Editor in Chief of Voice of San Diego
March 14, 2016 07:30 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBWelcome to Episode 24 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Editor in Chief of Voice of San Diego Scott Lewis. “Every city in America is defined by landmarks that were philanthropically made by their newspaper tycoons. The newspapers were so powerful that they could build Symphony Halls and they could build Hearst Castles. Newspapers were extremely profitable and that was because they owned the bundle that you all had to get into.” Today we hear from the voice behind the V...
Congress Watcher Jennifer Briney, Creator and Host of Congressional Dish
March 07, 2016 08:30 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBWelcome to Episode 23 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Jennifer Briney, creator and host of the Congressional Dish podcast. Congressional Dish exposes corporate influence in the bills passed by Congress and tells us what’s really in all of those huge omnibus bills. While Jennifer gets into lots of details, the show is intended for an audience who aren’t already experts in politics or policy—she always takes the time to explain the process as simply as possible. I enjo...
Felena Hanson, Founder of Hera Hub and Promoter of Female Entrepreneurship
February 29, 2016 08:30 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MBWelcome to Episode 22 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with lifelong entrepreneur and founder of Hera Hub, Felena Hanson. “It’s not about segregation, we have men in the space every day. It’s about creating that environment and that community where women can flourish.” What do you do when you experience three layoffs before the age of 30? Unleash the “entrepreneurial spirit” and become a solopreneur! Today we chat with Felena Hanson, founder of Hera Hub: a spa-inspired co...
Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary on Music, Activism, and Puff the Magic Dragon
February 22, 2016 08:30 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBWelcome to Episode 21 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with musician and activist Peter Yarrow. “I wasn’t about being the center of attention that was so exciting and rewarding. There was a magic going on in the village at the time…This was a crucible of change where in the air was this spirit that something dramatically was changing. Something was going to happen in the world to challenge all the points of view with which we had been handed society’s rules… The sixties was...
Bryan Landers Talks Idea Validation, Startups, Banjo, Bluegrass, and More
February 15, 2016 08:30 - 1 hour - 50 MBWelcome to Episode 20 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with multitalented artist Bryan Landers. “I think that’s the underlying design and art challenge that I love; it’s sort of just finding your way to the impossible through some very logical process.” Not many musicians leave L.A. for another place in order to get gigs, but when they do, that musician plays the banjo…and that other place is Nashville! Today’s talk is with Bryan Landers: an athlete who gave up skiing in ...
Comic Book Retail Entrepreneur Mike Wellman - How Small Opportunities Can Open Up Big Doors
February 08, 2016 08:30 - 56 minutes - 45.2 MBWelcome to Episode 19 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with comic book writer, shop owner, and entrepreneurial innovator Mike Wellman. Today’s talk is with Mike Wellman: a comic book artist, shop owner, and a man who is always looking to expand his business by helping others. Mike talks about growing up in North Carolina and being perceived as the bad kid for having comic books. And what do comic book bad boys from North Carolina do? Move to L.A. of course! Hear about Mike...
Fine Artist N.C. Winters on Mastering Instagram, Pop Culture, Technology, and Ninja Turtles
February 01, 2016 08:30 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBWelcome to Episode 18 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with artist N.C. Winters. “Anything I wanted to learn I just started doing it. You figure out why the wrong ways don’t work by doing them, and you figure out the medium by using it. It’s not about your brushes and your paint; it’s about picking anything and starting, and failing a whole bunch.” What do you do when you can draw Ninja Turtles in elementary school? Charge a quarter of course! Today we talk with fine arti...
Author Marina Krakovsky on the Value of Middlemen
January 25, 2016 08:30 - 44 minutes - 36 MBProducts of the Mind Episode 17: Author Marina Krakovsky on the Value of Middlemen Welcome to Episode 17 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with reporter and author of The Middleman Economy Marina Krakovsky. “I noticed that people have this very conflicted, often ambivalent attitude toward middlemen; we need them but we often resent them.” “What is a fair price of a snow shovel after a snowstorm?” Today we chat with Marina Krakovsky, a reporter, researcher, and author. We c...
Srinivas Rao, the Unmistakable Creative
January 21, 2016 08:30 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MBProducts of the Mind Episode 16: Srinivas Rao, the Unmistakable Creative Welcome to Episode 16 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Srinivas Rao, author and host of Unmistakable Creative podcast. But First…Brandon Uttley Brandon Uttley joins us to talk about his new book, Pod Castaway. Podcast: Go For Launch Brandon’s book, Pod Castaway on Amazon To get the first 3 chapters for free plus a 3-part email series on how to launch a podcast, go to io/PodCastaway Srinivas ...
Wilco Guitarist & Jazz Legend Nels Cline
January 18, 2016 08:30 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBProducts of the Mind Episode 15: Wilco Guitarist and Jazz Legend Nels Cline Welcome to Episode 15 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Wilco guitarist and jazz legend Nels Cline. “We wanted to be hippies; we wanted to be Rock & Roll wizards.” Not everyone who goes to L.A. makes it big, but some people who are from there can go all the way. Today we speak with Nels Cline, guitarist for indie rock megastars Wilco and longtime solo artist (including with his band The Nels C...
New York Times Bestselling Author Seth Siegel on the Water Crisis
January 11, 2016 08:30 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBWelcome to Episode 14 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Seth Siegel, author of Let There Be Water. Seth Siegel “If you have a country like Israel which is mostly desert, and it has achieved this water status of self-sufficiency of even being a water superpower, then why can’t everybody do that?”- Seth Siegel (On why he is an optimist on the future for water.) Israel is over 60% desert yet still manages their water resources better than any other place in the world. D...
Tom Schwab + John Lee Dumas
January 04, 2016 08:30 - 51 minutes - 41.1 MBWelcome to Episode 13 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Tom Schwab, Digital Marketing Engineer and John Lee Dumas of EOFire. John Lee Dumas First we hear from John Lee Dumas of EOFire. John takes a few minutes to talk about his new project, The Freedom Journal. You can check out The Freedom Journal and contribute to the Kickstarter on TheFreedomJournal.com. Tom Schwab What is inbound marketing? Should I blog or podcast for my business? How do I build-up my e-commerce...
Jeromy Cox, Comic Book Professional, Talks Colors & Comedy
December 28, 2015 08:30 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBProducts of the Mind Episode 12: Jeromy Cox, Comic Book Professional, Talks Colors & Comedy Welcome to Episode 12 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with comic book artist and stand-up comedian Jeromy Cox. Jeromy Cox “I love artists; but if you don’t realize how crazy artists are and you’re an artist, you’re missing something.” Today we chat with Jeromy Cox: a comic book artist, comedian, and occasional TV and film actor. We discuss the history of comic book coloring and t...
Phil Davis, Professional Namer of Things
December 21, 2015 08:30 - 40 minutes - 32.9 MBProducts of the Mind Episode 11: Phil Davis, Professional Namer of Things Welcome to Episode 11 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Phil Davis of Tungsten Branding. Phil Davis, Professional Namer of Things What do businesses like P.O.D.S., Big Earth Landscape Supply, and Starmark Pet Products have in common? They all needed help naming their brand, and Phil Davis of Tungsten Branding helped them name their vision. Ever wonder how to create a commonly understood name fo...
Star Wars Trademarks
December 16, 2015 08:30 - 17 minutes - 14 MBProducts of the Mind Episode 10: Star Wars Trademarks Welcome to Episode 10 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I get into some of the highlights and lowlights from the ever-expanding galaxy of Star Wars trademarks. I remember eagerly waiting in line with my parents to see Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back. It was May 1980, and I was a few months shy of 4 years old. Little did I know that 35 years ago, the world would be eagerly awaiting yet another Star Wars epic. The St...
Alissa Haight Carlton, Ruling the $3.9 Billion Quilt World and Casting Project Runway To Boot
December 14, 2015 08:30 - 49 minutes - 39.9 MBProducts of the Mind Episode 9: Alissa Haight Carlton, Ruling the $3.9 Billion Quilt World and Casting Project Runway To Boot Welcome to Episode 9 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Alissa Haight Carlton of the Modern Quilt Guild. Alissa Haight Carlton Did you know quilting is the largest hobby industry at $3.9 billion a year? I didn’t either. Alissa Haight Carlton informs tells us about the massive industry, its history, and the difference between modern and tradition...
Michael Skubic, Founder of Old Harbor Distilling
December 10, 2015 08:00 - 26 minutes - 21.2 MBProducts of the Mind Bonus Episode 3: Michael Skubic, Founder of Old Harbor Distilling Welcome to Bonus Episode #3 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Michael Skubic of Old Harbor Distilling. Michael Skubic From Bio-Chem to business admin, Michael tells us about his start at Hess Brewing after college and eventually founding Old Harbor Distilling. Want to know how to distinguish real craft spirits from the fake stuff? Michael gets into this and illuminates us on how to...
Joshua Krause: Exploring the Puzzles of Fine Art and Jiu-Jitsu
December 07, 2015 07:00 - 53 minutes - 43.3 MBProducts of the Mind Episode 8: Exploring the Puzzles of Fine Art and Jiu-Jitsu with Joshua Krause Welcome to Episode 8 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Joshua Krause. The full show notes for this episode can be found at productsofthemind.net/joshua Joshua Krause What is art? Can art be anything? Are “creative professionals” artists? When is the best time to be creative? Joshua gives us his answer to these questions and much more. We also talk about what’s happenin...