Artistic Finance

77: Multiple Streams of Income with Ebony Madry (LIVE from LDI)

Have you ever heard that the average millionaire has seven streams of income? 
 
Lighting designer Ebony Madry joins the show to discuss Multiple Streams of Income for live event workers. We chat about the challenges of multiple income streams, what they look like for arts workers, and cover examples of people in the entertainment industry who have multiple streams of income.
 
This episode was recorded LIVE in Las Vegas at Live Design International, the leading tradeshow and conference for live design professionals around the world.
 
Ebony Madry - Artistic Finance Episode
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/ylotSHSLE3wM84SW8OwH/Ebony-Madry-Lighting-Designer
 
Tom Corley's Study of Millionaires:
https://richhabits.net/rich-habits-study-background-and-methodology/
 
IRS Study - Millionaires Have These 7 Streams of Income:
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/14rpoverthetopbournerosenmerkel.pdf
 
Stephanie Rodriquez Blog - Living In NYC:
https://stefanieoconnell.com/much-need-live-new-york-city/
 
LUMN dividends - highest dividend in the S&P 500:
https://www.marketbeat.com/stocks/NYSE/LUMN/dividend/
 
Tesla Coil at LDI 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCM9-OG2azU&ab_channel=DavidBerkowitz
 
Ebony Madry - Lighting Designer - Episode 29
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/ylotSHSLE3wM84SW8OwH/Ebony-Madry-Lighting-Designer
 
Dawn Chiang - Lighting Designer - Episode 74
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/mdlEKmyKcDXevmphIQg8/LinkedIn-for-Artists-with-Dawn-Chiang
 
Ken Billington - Lighting Designer - Episode 38
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/VGQZlvyQFnMeL1pRA5OB/Ken-Billington-Lighting-Designer
 
Brandon Blackwell - Sound Engineer - Episode 35
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/ONQpWZ6A9VQbXvMEnL2K/Brandon-Blackwell-Sound-Designer
 
Michael Strickland - Owner of Bandit Lites - Episode 17.1
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/7UWKOBy52HgRj2SSX5yO/Michael-Strickland-Founder-Bandit-Lites
 
Bandit Lites:
https://www.banditlites.com/
 
Irene Gandy - Broadway producer - Episode 51
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/BLpTX6rcukWJovY9Uynd/Producing-on-Broadway-with-Irene-Gandy
 
Jonathan Cerullo - Theater Director - Episode 73
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/WHddAD1JkFJGi824BfQM/Treat-Yourself-As-A-Business-with-Jonathan-Cerullo
 
Oeghan Hartley - Leather Goods:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BoltLeathercraft
 
LDI - Live Design International:
https://www.ldishow.com/
 
Light Talk:
http://lighttalk.org/
 
Look Solutions - the fog machines Ethan loves:
https://looksolutionsusa.com/
 
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Interview by Ethan Steimel
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76: Can Anybody Beat the Market? - Q2 Update of the Artistic Finance 6k

Can anyone beat the market? More specifically, did Artistic Finance beat the market? Ethan reviews the investments he made for the Artistic Finance 6k - his self designed index fund.
 
May 5, 2021 AF invested in stocks, REITs, cryptocurrency, and wine. This is a check in six months later to compare them to the market.
 
Affiliate links:
M1 Finance - Good for Long Term / Buy and Hold Investors:
m1finance.8bxp97.net/XxYPZg
 
Coinbase - Cryptocurrency Exchange:
https://www.coinbase.com/join/steime_0
 
Vinovest - Wine Investing - 3 months of free wine storage:
https://app.vinovest.co?grsf=2p0wk3
 
Robinhood - Free Stock Trading - Intuitive and easy to use:
https://join.robinhood.com/ethans21
 
We Bull - Free Stock Trading - Design for Traders - I find it difficult to navigate:
https://act.webull.com/pm/do1QnByzkAhA/a3j/inviteUs/main
 
Our co-host Marc Santos is now an IATSE apprentice at the Metropolitan Opera. Congratulations Marc!
 
IATSE Apprenticeship Information - the stagehands union:
https://iatselocalone.org/public/Become-a-Member/Three-Ways-to-Join
 
ETF - the S&P 500 index fund we hold:
IVV - iShares Core S&P 500
 
Stocks:
VST - Vistra Corp
LAC - Lithium Americas
TAP - Molson Coors Beverage (owners of Blue Moon)
SKLZ- Skillz
 
Cryptocurrency:
Bitcoin
 
Wine:
We own one case through Vinovest
Vinoest
 
Real Estate - REITS:
UBA - Urstadt Biddle Properties
SRG - Seritage Growth Properties
MGP -MGM Growth Properties
STAG - STAG Industrial
 
Art:
Bret Slater - Artist
https://www.bretslater.com/
 
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Interview by Ethan Steimel
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75: How To Produce A Magic Show with Sara Crasson (Part 4 of 4)

Sara Crasson joins us to discuss Flavors of Magic. We discuss how the first live performance went, if she made a profit, and if more shows are in the future.
 
These episodes are a reference for anyone wanting to put on a magic show.  Over the course of the four episodes, we’ve learned how Sara started with the idea, moved it to virtual events, and has now produced in person shows.
 
The budgeting, logistics, and psychology of the process are the same for a magic show as for any live event. These episodes are for anyone wanting to put together an evening of ANY live entertainment.
 
Part 1:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/RhWVzltRlefhFAL9ut6e/How-To-Produce-A-Magic-Show-with-Sara-Crasson-Part-1-of-4
 
Part 2:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/YaTtza8ZevlJhxGLctnm/How-To-Produce-A-Magic-Show-with-Sara-Crasson-Part-2-of-4
 
Part 3:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/EBBszwJ7N9zSkJhTR0by/How-To-Produce-A-Magic-Show-with-Sara-Crasson-Part-3-of-4
 
Flavors of Magic:
www.flavorsofmagic.com
 
RJ The Magician:
https://www.rjsmagic.com/
 
Eric Walton - Mind Reader and Magician:
https://www.ericwalton.com/'
 
Rogue - Magician:
https://www.roguethemagician.com/
 
How To Produce A Cabaret - with Rob Schneider:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/ZLJNHeZFcffHpRZHp5kp/How-To-Produce-A-Cabaret-with-Rob-Schneider
 
The Russian Samovar - Venue for Flavors--Live!
https://www.russiansamovar.com/
 
Untermyer Gardens:
https://www.untermyergardens.org/family-fun-day-2021.html
 
Lisa Paniccia - "the numbers don't lie:"
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/kulRMyuwYAEDeAOFmy9W/ABCs-for-Financial-Independence-with-Lisa-Paniccia
 
Peter Kaczorowski - lighting designer Ethan took to Monday Night Magic:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/JdBvIEV7Umhu1Fbu5C99/Peter-Kaczorowski-Lighting-Designer
 
Monday Night Magic:
http://www.mondaynightmagic.com/
 
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Interview by Ethan Steimel
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74 LinkedIn for Artists with Dawn Chiang

On today’s show I interview lighting designer Dawn Chiang. We discuss how she uses LinkedIn, how to use it as freelancers and artists, and where to get free LinkedIn courses and training.
 
Dawn has designed lighting on Broadway, Off Broadway, and was the resident lighting designer for the New York City Opera. During this interview, I learned so much about LInkedIn strategy. I hope you learn a lot and you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I had making it.
 
Dawn Chiang:
https://dawnchiang.com/Profile.html
 
Dawn's LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnchiang
 
The Actor's Fund - LinkedIn Courses:
https://actorsfund.org/workshops/linkedin-suite-entertainment-part-1-profile-development
 
Beth Turomsha - architectural lighting designer previously on AF:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/fQiNJhCb6DAX6l6zKG78
 
Thoughts of a Colored Man - produced by Brian Moreland:
https://thoughtsofacoloredman.com/
 
12 Ways Artists Can Use LinkedIn - Empty Easel Article:
https://emptyeasel.com/2013/08/01/12-ways-artists-can-use-linkedin-to-promote-their-art-businesses-online/
 
Sammy Ross's AF episode - Sammy connected me to Dawn:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/QDyI660NpPgTpnmAsf3d
 
Ebony Madry - Cohost for LDI - lighting designer:
https://www.ebmadry.com/
 
Siobhan Colleen - Cohost for LDI - Founder of Industry Explorers:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6yKjPhZYmUd7EFZUxt7-g
 
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Interview by Ethan Steimel
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73: Treat Yourself As A Business with Jonathan S. Cerullo

Director Jonathan S. Cerullo joins us to discuss his finances as a Broadway dancer and his transition into incorporating as JSCTheatricals LLC. We discuss how he wound up quoted in a Business Insider article and how he maintains an email and social media newsletter.
 
Jonathan Stuart Cerullo is an American director and choreographer, executive producer, and former performer. Cerullo is known for his work on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regionally. He has also worked in circus, film, and television.
 
JSCTheatricals - Jonathan's Website:
https://www.jsctheatricals.com/
 
The Actors Fund:
https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs
 
Your Mailing List Provider:
https://www.ymlp.com/
 
Constant Contact:
https://www.constantcontact.com/
 
Mail Chimp:
https://mailchimp.com/
 
Lucille Lortel Awards - Off Broadway awards:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucille_Lortel_Awards
 
Cats - The Musical:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cats_(musical)
 
OBS - Open Broadcaster Software:
https://obsproject.com/download
 
SAG / AFTRA Micro Budget Project Agreement:
https://www.sagaftra.org/production-center/contract/968/getting-started
 
AMAS Musical Theatre:
https://www.amasmusical.org/
 
RIO UPHILL - musical by Juliana Pedroso and Matt Gurren and Nanny Assis:
https://www.mwgproductions.com/brazil-a-new-musical-drama
 
Sophie Tucker - building a database before emails existed:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Tucker
 
Shezam - women in magic podcast by Kayla Drescher:
https://shezampod.com/
 
Ebony Madry - Cohost for LDI - lighting designer:
https://www.ebmadry.com/
 
Siobhan Colleen - Cohost for LDI - Founder of Industry Explorers:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6yKjPhZYmUd7EFZUxt7-g
 
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Interview by Ethan Steimel
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72: Let‘s Give Czechia A Try with Micah Stinson

Actor and filmmaker Micah Stinson walks us through his life from the Midwest, to New York City acting school, to traveling the country and planning his move to the Czech Republic to pursue acting and filmmaking.
 
Micah Stinson is a NY trained actor, filmmaker, writer, carpenter, entrepreneur. Credits include award winning short films 'This Is Not The Truth' and 'Queen of Hearts,’ as well as the Off-Broadway production of 'Defendant Maurice Chevalier.’
 
Him and his wife Tereza run an online franchise which has allowed them to travel extensively when Micah is not on set. In 2021 they welcomed their son Aaron to the team.
 
Micah's website:
https://www.micahstinson.com/
 
Czechia - Czech Republic - name change:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Name_of_the_Czech_Republic
 
Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute:
https://strasberg.edu/
 
Werner Herzog - filmmaker who says to travel instead of going to film school:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werner_Herzog
 
Brooklyn Boulders - rock climbing gym:
https://brooklynboulders.com/
 
The Four Hour Work Week:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_4-Hour_Workweek
 
Alexis Chevalier - Micah's collaborator:
https://www.alexis-chevalier.com/biography
 
Karlovy Vary - International Film Festival in Czechia:
https://www.kviff.com/en/history
 
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Interview by Ethan Steimel
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71: How To Produce A Magic Show with Sara Crasson (Part 3 of 4)

We check in with magic producer Sara Crasson to find out if Flavors of Magic is ready for its first live performance. The first performance is October 14 at the Russian Samovar in NYC.
 
Listen to part 1 here:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/RhWVzltRlefhFAL9ut6e/How-To-Produce-A-Magic-Show-with-Sara-Crasson-Part-1-of-4
 
Listen to part 2 here:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/YaTtza8ZevlJhxGLctnm/How-To-Produce-A-Magic-Show-with-Sara-Crasson-Part-2-of-4
 
 
Flavors of Magic:
www.flavorsofmagic.com
 
Sara Crasson Instagram @magicianatlaw:
https://www.instagram.com/magicianatlaw/?hl=en
 
RJ The Magician:
https://www.rjsmagic.com/
 
Eric Walton - Mind Reader and Magician:
https://www.ericwalton.com/'
 
The Russian Samovar - Venue for Flavors--Live!
https://www.russiansamovar.com/
 
Gay Blackstone:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_Blackstone
 
Penn's Sunday School - podcast:
https://pennsundayschool.com/
 
Penn Jillette:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penn_Jillette
 
Untermyer Gardens:
https://www.untermyergardens.org/family-fun-day-2021.html
 
Lisa Paniccia - "the numbers don't lie:"
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/kulRMyuwYAEDeAOFmy9W/ABCs-for-Financial-Independence-with-Lisa-Paniccia
 
Peter Kaczorowski - lighting designer Ethan took to Monday Night Magic:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/JdBvIEV7Umhu1Fbu5C99/Peter-Kaczorowski-Lighting-Designer
 
Monday Night Magic:
http://www.mondaynightmagic.com/
 
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Interview by Ethan Steimel
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70: ABCs for Financial Independence with Lisa Paniccia

Lisa Paniccia is the author of the book "ABCs for Financial Independence." Being first-generation American meant knowing the realities of building a financially stable life from the ground up.​Lisa worked for the Nasdaq Stock Market for over a decade. She's been financially independent for two decades. She's managed her own finances for over three decades.In line with her own "just give me the summary version" character, "ABCs for Financial Independence" is a quick read with realistic information and ideas, presented in a fun and positive manner.
 
Book Available on Amazon & Audible:
www.amazon.com/ABCs-Financial-Independence-Lisa-Paniccia-ebook/dp/B08YDBY5GY
 
Lisa's Website:
https://www.lisapaniccia.com/
 
ABC's Instagram @abcsforfinancialindependence:
https://www.instagram.com/abcsforfinancialindependence/
 
A Christmas Carol Broadway:
https://www.achristmascarolbroadway.com/
https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/a-christmas-carol-523701
 
ROTH IRA:
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/investing/what-is-a-roth-ira
 
69% of Americans Have Less Than $1,000 In Savings:
https://www.gobankingrates.com/saving-money/savings-advice/americans-have-less-than-1000-in-savings/
 
Amoritization Schedule Calculator - Bankrate:
https://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/amortization-calculator.aspx
 
SMART - goal setting:
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm
 
Earn Your Leisure - Podcast:
https://anchor.fm/earnyourleisure
 
Dividend Investing - Earn Your Leisure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA2ftLfqpYg&ab_channel=EarnYourLeisure
 
Mindy Kaling:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindy_Kaling
 
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Interview by Ethan Steimel
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69: The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Financial Advisor with Matt Kweller (Part 2 of 2)

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Matt Kweller discusses what a financial planner is and does, how to determine if and when you should enlist one, and what you can do to prepare yourself for meeting with an advisor. We also discuss what a financial plan is, as well as what the fees and minimums are to work with a planner long term or meeting with them one time to create a custom financial plan. Part 2 of 2.
 
The goal with this two-part series is to create the best resource available for anyone wondering if they should get a financial planner. This can be a guide you can refer back to time and time again. I’ve already re-listened to this interview twice and I’ll likely refer back to it many times.
 
Matt and I chatted for over two hours. Instead of having one long two-hour episode, I decided to make it a two-part series.
 
Matt Kweller is a Senior Private Client Advisor at People’s United Advisors, formerly Gerstein Fisher in Midtown Manhattan. After graduating Penn State University, he spent four years at Vanguard working to launch their hybrid digital advice solution, Personal Advisor Services. Matt is an active volunteer with Family Reach, providing pro bono financial planning services to Cancer Patients and a member of the Financial Planning Association of New York metro chapter.
 
Matt's Instagram @doorsny:
https://www.instagram.com/doorsny/?hl=en
 
Broker Check:
https://brokercheck.finra.org/individual/summary/6081981
 
Advisor Check from the SEC:
https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6081981
 
Fund Expense Ratio Analyzer:
https://tools.finra.org/fund_analyzer/
 
Expense Ratio:
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/expenseratio.asp#:~:text=An%20expense%20ratio%20(ER)%2C,assets%20under%20management%20(AUM).
 
ETC & Mutual Fund Comparison Calculator:
https://personal.vanguard.com/us/faces/JSP/Funds/Compare/CompareEntryContent.jsp
 
Find a Certified Financial Planner professional:
https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/
 
Step by Step Guide to Working With a Financial Planner:
https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/getting-ready/the-financial-planning-process
 
Sofar Sounds - Intimate concerts in unique venues:
https://www.sofarsounds.com/cities/nyc
 
Geometry of Wealth - our affiliate link to independant booksellers:
https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?aff=artisticfinance&keys=geometry%20of%20wealth
 
Family Reach - pro bono financial advice for cancer patients:
https://familyreach.org/our-mission/
 
Financial Planning Association - New York metro chapter:
https://www.financialplanningassociation.org/chapter/fpa-metro-new-york
 
Marry Murder F*#@! - the comedy with ballroom dancing - Ethan will be at opening September 24:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marry-murder-f-tickets-164212003523
 
Setting Goals - Long but comprehensive resource on the psychology of goals and how to set them:
https://positivepsychology.com/life-worth-living-setting-life-goals/
 
Make a budget:
https://www.consumer.gov/articles/1002-making-budget#!what-to-do
 
Calculate Net Worth:
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/13/calculating-your-tangible-net-worth.asp
 
Questions To Ask A Financial Advisor:
https://www.sagevestwealth.com/20-questions-for-financial-advisors/
 
Patron episode links:
 
Homeunion - company procuring rental properties for individual investors:
https://www.homeunion.com/
 
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Interview by Ethan Steimel
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68: The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Financial Advisor with Matt Kweller (Part 1 of 2)

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Matt Kweller discusses what a financial planner is and does, how to determine if and when you should enlist one, and what you can do to prepare yourself for meeting with an advisor. We also discuss what a financial plan is, as well as what the fees and minimums are to work with a planner long term or meeting with them one time to create a custom financial plan. Part 1 of 2.
 
The goal with this two-part series is to create the best resource available for anyone wondering if they should get a financial planner. This can be a guide you can refer back to time and time again. I’ve already re-listened to this interview twice and I’ll likely refer back to it many times.
 
Matt and I chatted for over two hours. Instead of having one long two-hour episode, I decided to make it a two-part series.
 
Matt Kweller is a Senior Private Client Advisor at People’s United Advisors, formerly Gerstein Fisher in Midtown Manhattan. After graduating Penn State University, he spent four years at Vanguard working to launch their hybrid digital advice solution, Personal Advisor Services. Matt is an active volunteer with Family Reach, providing pro bono financial planning services to Cancer Patients and a member of the Financial Planning Association of New York metro chapter.
 
Broker Check:
https://brokercheck.finra.org/individual/summary/6081981
 
Advisor Check from the SEC:
https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6081981
 
Fund Expense Ratio Analyzer:
https://tools.finra.org/fund_analyzer/
 
Expense Ratio:
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/expenseratio.asp#:~:text=An%20expense%20ratio%20(ER)%2C,assets%20under%20management%20(AUM).
 
ETC & Mutual Fund Comparison Calculator:
https://personal.vanguard.com/us/faces/JSP/Funds/Compare/CompareEntryContent.jsp
 
Find a Certified Financial Planner professional:
https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/
 
Step by Step Guide to Working With a Financial Planner:
https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/getting-ready/the-financial-planning-process
 
Sofar Sounds - Intimate concerts in unique venues:
https://www.sofarsounds.com/cities/nyc
 
Geometry of Wealth - our affiliate link to independant booksellers:
https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?aff=artisticfinance&keys=geometry%20of%20wealth
 
Family Reach - pro bono financial advice for cancer patients:
https://familyreach.org/our-mission/
 
Financial Planning Association - New York metro chapter:
https://www.financialplanningassociation.org/chapter/fpa-metro-new-york
 
Marry Murder F*#@! - the comedy with ballroom dancing - Ethan will be at opening September 24:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marry-murder-f-tickets-164212003523
 
Setting Goals - Long but comprehensive resource on the psychology of goals and how to set them:
https://positivepsychology.com/life-worth-living-setting-life-goals/
 
Make a budget:
https://www.consumer.gov/articles/1002-making-budget#!what-to-do
 
Calculate Net Worth:
https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/13/calculating-your-tangible-net-worth.asp
 
Questions To Ask A Financial Advisor:
https://www.sagevestwealth.com/20-questions-for-financial-advisors/
 
Patron episode links:
 
Homeunion - company procuring rental properties for individual investors:
https://www.homeunion.com/
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Interview by Ethan Steimel
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