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Rodman Steele with Creative Entrepreneurs on Plans and Planning

Posted on May 12, 2018 by James Hart

The following interviews were conducted by SMU student Rodman Steele. Cary Pierce – Founding member of Jackopierce, musician  Did you have a business plan when you started Jackopierce? We Probably had a business plan for our first record… One page … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Mott and the 3 Creative Entrepreneurs

Posted on December 9, 2017 by James Hart

Are business plans necessary? Jennifer Mott, SMU Arts Entrepreneurship student, attempts to find out. Renee Rhyner Renee Rhyner and Co. Commercial Art Representation Company Did you have a business plan when you started your business? à “No, I didn’t have … Continue reading →

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3 Arts Entrepreneurs on Business Plans

Posted on December 1, 2015 by James Hart

Filmmaker/Teacher Cameron Watson Q:   Did you have a business plan when you started your business? CW:   I started in the business as an actor and then later segued into writing/directing and producing. As an actor, starting out, I did not … Continue reading →

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Interview: Jennifer Lee, Arts Entrepreneur

Posted on December 3, 2013 by James Hart

Jennifer Lee; Owner and Founder of Jennifer Lee Fine Art Jennifer holds a BA in Art History and a Minor in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University, along with an MA in Fine and Decorative Art from Sotheby’s Institute of … Continue reading →

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Interview with Rachel Pivonka, Arts Entrepreneur

Posted on November 17, 2013 by James Hart

Rachel Pivonka is currently a college sophomore majoring in education. She started with photography four years ago and served as a photo-editor for her high school’s yearbook staff. She expanded her portfolio by taking photos for family and friends. Pivonka … Continue reading →

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Interview with Karen Blessen, Arts Entrepreneur

Posted on November 15, 2013 by James Hart

Karen Blessen is an award winning freelance artist and writer based in Dallas, Texas.  Blessen, a Pulitzer Prize winning graphic designer, has worked for the Dallas Morning News.  As both an artist and a writer, she has illustrated and written … Continue reading →

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Interview with Earl Williams, Entrepreneur

Posted on November 14, 2013 by James Hart

Earl Williams, Fidelity Solutions Founder and CEO Earl Williams is originally from Chicago.  Williams graduated in 1984 with a B.A. in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology. He started off as a software sales engineer at Greenbrier&Russel. After working there … Continue reading →

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Interview with Jared Lyons, Arts Entrepreneur

Posted on November 13, 2013 by James Hart

Jared Lyons, Co-Founder of Bounce Music Festival (Concert Service) Jared Lyons a current Indiana University Senior founded Bounce Music Festival with Brandon Silverstien his freshman year of college. His company provides large-scale EDM events for a college-based audience. All bounce … Continue reading →

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