Creative Confidential

Pat Petrillo is one of the hardest working men in show business. Whether he is running his band, Pat Petrillo’s NYC Big Rhythm Band, developing products like the P4 Practice Pad, or delivering private lessons through through his website http://drumstudiolive.com, Pat is constantly in motion. Pat and I discuss his playing and teaching careers, how he approaches building a business and how one has to evolve to stay relevant. Outro music is "Brooklyn Phunk" by Pat Petrillo, used with permission. To hear all the episodes, visit us on the web at http://creativeconfidential.net

In this mini-episode, we explore how much the words we use matter.  The words we use reveal who we really are and what we really think. Knowing that words matter, and how we use them says a lot about us, there are some trends that we as creators and entrepreneurs need to keep in mind. For the full scoop, check out the entire episode. Keep building the future; it’s closer than you think. Visit us on the web at http://creativeconfidential.net Special thanks to Dan DeChellis for permission to use his composition "Never Satisfied" in the outro. http://dandechellis.com

In this episode, we get a chance to talk about the evolution of culture with Jesse Rosen, the President and CEO of the League of American Orchestras. Mr. Rosen has been a leading voice for change, empowering the League’s more than 2,000 member organizations and individuals with knowledge and perspective to navigate their own paths through a rapidly changing environment. Under Mr. Rosen’s leadership, the League has advocated for orchestras’ reinvigorated and deeper engagement with community; greater discipline and understanding of fiscal health; increased use of data to inform decision-making; and widespread engagement with composers. He has increased the League’s impact by building partnerships with organizations such as New Music USA, Board Source, the Thornton School of Music at USC, and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, and has given voice to America’s orchestras through his Huffington Post blog, Symphony magazine column, national media interviews, and international appearances. To hear a

Sometimes the pathway to get to where you want to go isn’t easy. Actually, often it is not easy.  The path can be a treacherous one with risks at every turn.  Sometimes you have an idea.  Sometimes the idea has you, and that is the beginning of a journey.  Please be sure to rate and review us on iTunes here: http://apple.co/2fMpWex For all episodes, visit us on the web: http://creativeconfidential.net Outro music: "Never Satisfied" By Dan DeChellis. http://dandechellis.com Used with permission. Content (c) Bryan Tuk 2017. All rights reserved.

A few words about building your future, and time, and life. If you are sufficiently intense when you apply yourself to your work, you will never have an unfinished project. Be sure to rate and review the podcast in iTunes here: apple.co/2fMpWex For more content, visit the podcast on the web at http://creativeconfidential.net Stay determined. Build the future.

In this Bonus episode, another audience question is asked and answered, and we talk about the Star Wars Universe a bit, and how CGI characters are going to become more and more prevalent. Be sure to rate and review the podcast in iTunes here: http://apple.co/2fMpWex For more content, visit the podcast on the web at http://creativeconfidential.net Special thanks to Slice of Lime Photography: www.sliceoflimephotography.com/ More special thanks to Dan DeChellis for permission to use his track "Never Satisfied", which you should go buy here: http://www.dandechellis.com Stay determined. Build the future.

Jason Harper has the job that every kid dreams of: traveling around the world driving fast and exotic cars. A writer, journalist, producer and a TV personality, Jason focuses on the intersection between automobiles and lifestyle. He has hosted a show for The Travel Channel, and written about cars for publications including Bloomberg News, Time Magazine, Automobile Magazine and Verge.com. Jason is currently a contributing editor at Road & Track magazine. TO SUBSCRIBE: http://apple.co/1TyyLqe Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes! For more information: http://creativeconfidential.net

Mac Smith was born into a family of tuba players in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents and older siblings exposed him to films that were a bit mature for his age, and a wide variety of musical styles. Mac experimented with video cameras, and picture editing throughout his childhood. He went off to Los Angeles at age 17 to take the Summer Production Workshop at USC Film School, and then made his home in Iowa City at the University of Iowa. Mac marched in the sousaphone section of the Hawkeye Marching Band, and studied film at Iowa. During his time in Iowa City, Mac decided to audition for the Madison Scouts drum & bugle corps in Madison, Wisconsin. He marched as a contra player for only one year due to age eligibility in 1995. Mac has worked on post production sound for over 75 films (“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”, “The Birth of a Nation”, “Toy Story 3”, “Tron Legacy”, “Rango”) and has been nominated for 10 Golden Reel awards (Motion Picture Sound Editing). In 2011, Mac and Tom Tollefsen started developing the

In this bonus episode, Bryan answers audience questions about building arts & creative businesses. If you want YOUR questions answered, email them to Bryan at bryan@creativeconfidential.net OR record yourself asking the question on your smartphone (audio or video is fine), and email the file for inclusion in the next bonus episode. If you enjoy the podcast, please RATE and REVIEW the podcast on iTunes, it really helps to keep the show's visibility. To support the podcast, please visit https://www.patreon.com/bryantuk and pledge a subscription amount. To support the show: http://patreon.com/bryantuk Stay Creative. Stay Tuned.

David Cain is a writer based in Winnipeg, Canada and the author of Raptitude.com (http://raptitude.com), which provides readers with a street-level look at the human experience. David transitioned from working in the surveying and engineering field to writing and blogging full time. David's work has been featured in The Huffington Post and Businessinsider.com. David shares his story with us. Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. To support the podcast, please make a donation here: http://www.creativeconfidential.net/?page_id=10 Stay tuned. Stay creative.

In this bonus episode, Bryan answers listener questions about the arts, startups and nonprofit law issues. If you want to have YOUR question answered, record your question on your voice memo app, and email it to bryan@creativeconfidential.net. If you enjoy CREATIVE CONFIDENTIAL, please RATE and REVIEW the podcast on iTunes - it really helps our visibility. To support the podcast, please visit https://www.patreon.com/bryantuk and pledge a subscription amount. Help keep this show commercial free. Twitter: @CreativeCnfdntl IG: @bryantuk We'll be back with more long form interviews soon, there's a few great ones teed up! Thank you so much for listening.

Shelley Brown took an indirect route to where she is today, serving as the President and CEO of the State Theatre for the Arts in Easton, PA. The State Theater (http://statetheatre.org) has hosted performers of all kinds for over 90 years and is still going strong. Shelley talks about the challenges she faces as an arts CEO, and her career path that included stops as a parole officer, a flirtation with law school, and a career as a TV producer. Please remember to RATE and SUBSCRIBE to Creative Confidential on iTunes. You can follow the podcast on: Twitter: @CreativeCnfdntl Instagram: @bryantuk FB: @CreativeConfidential Web: http://creativeconfidential.net

Opera Philadelphia (http://www.operaphila.org/) is one of the premier arts organizations in the United States. David B. Devan discusses leadership in the arts world, Opera Philadelphia's 2017 season including the upcoming O17 opera festival, and many other topics in a wide ranging interview. Please remember to RATE and SUBSCRIBE to Creative Confidential on iTunes. You can follow the podcast on: Twitter: @CreativeCnfdntl Instagram: @bryantuk Facebook: @creativeconfidential Web: http://www.creativeconfidential.net

Slingshot Dakota is a unique indie rock band comprised of two incredible musicians: Carly Comando (keyboards & vocals) and Tom Patterson (drums). The band has been working hard for over ten years and tours nationally. Their most recent album, Break, was released in March 2016, at which time they performed at SXSW festival. Rolling Stone magazine named the band one of 10 indie bands to watch in 2016. Carly and Tom share their views on creative work and how they approach their craft. Think. Create. Live. Please help support the podcast with a $5 per month subscription: http://www.creativeconfidential.net/?page_id=10 Please follow us on: Twitter @CreativeCnfdntl Instagram @BryanTuk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/creativeconfidential Website http://creativeconfidential.net

Paula Boggs is a singer-songwriter based in Seattle, Washington. Her band, the Paula Boggs Band, has recorded two CDs and is about to go into the studio to record their third. Paula's story is a complex one. Her path to being a full time musician took some of the most unlikely turns one can imagine: before her musical interests took hold, Paula was the General Counsel and Secretary at Starbucks, reporting directly to the CEO. Paula left that life behind to pursue music full time. She shares her story on this episode. For more detail visit the podcast's website: http://creativeconfidential.net To become a PATRON, and get access to The Year One Companion as it's being written, go here: https://www.patreon.com/bryantuk You can subscribe on iTunes or follow the show on Soundcloud (For FREE!)

Lauren Smith is the owner and founder of eleven. eleven. social., a startup social media and marketing company. Lauren shares her story about her experience in her first two years of being a business owner from the ground up. For more information about Lauren's company, please visit http://www.elevenelevensocial.com

Fred Morrison is the Executive Director of Crossmen Productions, Inc., a large arts nonprofit based in San Antonio, Texas. The flagship program is the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps, which is comprised of 150 of the best musical and dance performers in the marching arts world. The Crossmen tour the United States every summer for two months, traveling over 12,000 miles in that time. Fred spent most of his business career in the auto racing industry, before taking the leap into the CEO role with Crossmen. Fred shares his story. For more information about the Crossmen, please visit: http://crossmen.org

Where the podcast has been so far, and where it's going. In this mini episode, Bryan announces a book & blog project to accompany the podcast. To support the podcast and get access to all the written content, please visit the website and make a contribution (http://www.creativeconfidential.net/?page_id=10).

Growing up, Denny Corby thought he was going to take over the family business – a paper company in Scranton! Sound familiar? “After working there for years”, Denny says, “My life was on final approach to be Jim from the NBC hit, The Office.” Denny came up with a new plan. He stepped out of the office and onto the speaking circuit where he performs for Fortune 500 companies, Schools, Conferences, and events across the world. Denny has also been on numerous television stations and shows including WFMZ, Fox, NBC, and even the hit show America’s Got Talent.

A survivor of non-hodgkin’s lymphoma, heart failure and ultimately a heart transplant, Derek Fitzgerald has faced his share of challenges. Eight months after transplant, Derek began channeling the perseverance and determination that helped him overcome his health obstacles by entering the field of endurance sports. Less than a year and a half after surgery, he completed his first half Ironman. At two and a half years out, Derek became the only person in the world to survive both cancer and a heart transplant to finish a full iron-distance race. Over the past four years, Derek completed over 70 endurance events, including a coast-to-coast bike ride and four IRONMAN races, with the most recent being the World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Derek serves on the board of several charities and is the founder of the Recycledman Foundation, a non-profit organization created to educate and inspire supporters of advancements in cancer research, heart health, and organ donation.