Emerging ski + outdoor photographer Sam Watson is forging his own path in the outdoor sports industry. In our conversation, Sam shares why persistence + follow through creates more opportunities, why you’ve got to love what you’re doing + which skill is most important when working with clients (it may not be what you think!).
After earning a business degree and an MBA, Thomas “Detour” Evans decided to become a full-time creative. While he credits some of his success to his education, he also stresses the importance of putting in the hours. In our conversation, Detour shares social media tactics for successfully attracting clients like the NBA, David Letterman + Mountain Dew, his pricing strategy + ways he diversifies his income streams.
Alexandrea Pangburn got her start as a paid artist doing pet portraits in Columbus, Ohio. She then moved to Golden, Colorado and is now able to focus on commissioned work, murals and her own art in addition to managing the gallery at RiNo Made, an art store in Denver. In our conversation, she talks about how she networks, how her first mural became a huge marketing piece & how Instagram has been helpful.
Shae “SRIL” Petersen’s roots are in graffiti and he spent many years as a graphic designer. Then, after getting a divorce, he decided to chuck the well-paying job and dive back into art as a full-time aerosol artist. Here he shares how his success has affected him both positively and negatively, ways he differentiates himself + some thoughts on what it takes to get what you want in life.
Leia Bell graduated with a BFA in Printmaking and started out making poster art for bands at a local concert venue. Now she and her husband Phil run Signed & Numbered, a custom frame shop + art gallery. In our conversation, Leia shares how she “got discovered,” how she and Phil run their business as a married couple and the different ways they earn a living.
Todd Ligare shares how he became a pro skier, some of the misconceptions about being a professional athlete & advice on how to turn your dreams into reality.
Being an independent filmmaker is not an easy path, but Josh Berman’s found a way to be in the business for 20 years. His path has been full of sacrifices + roadblocks, but his approaches to relationships and hiring, making financial decisions + prioritizing what matters has helped him to keep on keeping on.
Timing & luck can play a role in a person’s success, but often those “lucky breaks” are the result of hard work and the ability to notice and seize opportunities. Joseph Toney shares which skills he thinks help him stand out from other artists, how he puts himself out there & how he lays the groundwork for success.
Meet David – A.K.A. “Davidaisy.” In our conversation, he dives into the details of his creative process, talks about how he manages his time working both as an art director for a snowboard magazine and doing his own art and how he usually succeeds in selling more than half of his pieces at his art shows.
