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Nelle S Johnson Explores the Nature of Creative Startups

This post is part of an interview series conducted by Arts Entrepreneurship students at SMU. With this project, we are seeking to understand if, in creative entrepreneurship, business plans are necessary. SMU student Nelle S Johnson conducted these interviews and … Continue reading

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Three Creative Leaders, Three Funding Strategies

Seek support from those closest to your inner-circle. A lot of times, you can come up with a decent amount of funds from close friends and family member. Be confident in your idea, take a leap of faith, and take out a loan. For today’s day and age, crowdfunding is also a great way to raise funds. Continue reading

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How are Creative Entrepreneurs Finding Funding (or Are They?)

The following interviews, conducted by Kate Vogel, seek to understand: If these creative entrepreneurs sought capital in starting their organization What ways they may have done so, if applicable What advice they have for aspiring creative entrepreneurs.  Kim Castner: GoGreenLunchbox, … Continue reading

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Planning, Building Relationships, and Collaborating

The following interviews, conducted by Avery Alexander, seek to understand: If these creative entrepreneurs sought capital in starting their organization What ways they may have done so, if applicable What advice they have for aspiring creative entrepreneurs.  This interview process … Continue reading

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Three Nonprofit Leaders on Raising Funds

The following interviews, conducted by Swikriti Shahi, seek to understand: If creative entrepreneurs typically seek capital in starting their organization If leaders of nonprofits, rather than entrepreneurs, how they raise funds What ways they may have done so, if applicable … Continue reading

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How Nonprofit Leaders Fundraise & Advice They Have to Offer

You don’t necessarily need to be an expert in what your fundraising for, but you need to be passionate about it.  Continue reading

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Caroline Betts with Michael Reese, Barbara Roberson, Steve Deitz

  Michael Reese, Founder of Jack Mason Brand About 4 years ago, Reese and his business partner Craig Carter started their own watch and leather goods company out of Deep Ellum, Texas. In just a few short years

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Learning Through Play

People love to play and through play, we learn with greater ease, as we are having fun. Fun is not necessarily always present in our working lives. However, we can strive to play, to find joy in the work we … Continue reading

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A Person of Value, a Career of Meaning

“The value of a man should be seen in what he gives and not in what he is able to receive”. Albert Einstein What does it mean to be a valuable asset to your community? It means that you are … Continue reading

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Is Your Identity Defined by What You Do?

A lot of people define their sense of self, based on what they do for a living. Artists are notorious for this. They think of themselves as, “I am an actor” “I am a dancer” “I am a writer”, etc. … Continue reading

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