Artistic Finance

109: How To Invest In A Broadway Show with Producer Heather Shields (Part 1 of 2)

Broadway producer Heather Shields explains how to invest in a Broadway show. Part one of a two part interview.
 
We discuss:
⭐️ Recoupment schedules and break even points
⭐️ The 40 year exploitation period of an author’s work
⭐️ Investing early is riskier but can provide a higher return
⭐️ The three types of producers on Broadway - lead, executive, and co
⭐️ The importance of the 10 days before Christmas for seasonal shows
 
Early release of next week's episode:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/69873666?pr=true
 
Heather Shields - @heathereshields::
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-shields-7a209747
 
Business of Broadway:
https://www.thebusinessofbroadway.com/heather-shields
 
Tom Smedes Productions:
https://www.tomsmedes.com/
 
The Industry Standard Group:
https://www.theindustrystandardgroup.com/
 
The Producer’s Hub:
https://www.producerhub.org/
 
Social Security Benefits - create an account at any age::
https://www.ssa.gov/
 
Broadway’s A Christmas Carol:
https://achristmascarolbroadway.com/
 
Forbes Article on 2019 Broadway Season Financials:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/leeseymour/2019/07/11/investors-set-to-lose-100-million-as-broadway-undergoes-huge-market-correction/?sh=a29734447d24
 
SEC Accredited Investor:
https://www.sec.gov/corpfin/amendments-accredited-investor-definition-secg
 
Become a patron:
www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
Provide feedback:
https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6 
 
Interview by Ethan Steimel

108: Lighting Up The Dance Floor with Lighting Designer Marsha Stern

Lighting designer Marsha Stern joins the show to talk finances as a lighting designer in NYC nightclubs.
 
Topics:
⭐️ Her time working in NYC nightclubs in the 1980s
⭐️ Being on payroll for venues versus freelance income
⭐️ Saving for retirement by putting in to social security
⭐️ Transitioning to working in architecture and "architainment"
⭐️ Entry into the entertainment industry via a music career, and shifting focus back to music since the pandemic.
 
Bonus Episode Includes:
⭐️ Marsha’s autographed backstage passes
⭐️ Leasing Vari*lites before you could buy them
⭐️ LDI - Marsha and I will both be there to record a LIVE episode
⭐️ Lighting at Radio City Music Hall and calling six followspots at once
 
Bonus Episode:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/108-marsha-stern-69193239?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare
 
Video of the Interview:
https://youtu.be/KFSmWk1_cUw
 
Marsha on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/marsha.stern.58/
 
Marsha on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsha-stern-5390585/
 
The Heartbeat Of The Dance Floor®
https://heartbeatofthedancefloor.com
 
Roy Thode:
https://roythode.com
 
Studio 54:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_54
 
LDI:
https://www.ldishow.com/
 
Dennis Size episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfd8v39G8aE&ab_channel=ArtisticFinance
 
Ken Billington episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuojA4i6y5c&t=61s&ab_channel=ArtisticFinance
 
Anne Militello - Lighting Designer:
https://vortexlighting.com/anne-militello
 
Women In Lighting Design presentation by Anne Militello:
https://womeninlighting.com/extras/entry/pioneers-of-light-a-history-of-women-in-lighting-design
 
Paul Gregory - creator of Focus Lighting:
https://www.focuslighting.com/news/2018/4/11/paul-gregory-for-architectural-lighting-magazine-10-years-later
 
Destiney Powell episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFysg4gfCPU&ab_channel=ArtisticFinance
 
Links from the Patreon episode:
 
Michael Strickland episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeYs0rrXZ0k&ab_channel=ArtisticFinance
 
Geezers of Gear:
http://geezersofgear.com/website/the-evolution-of-automated-lighting-part-1
 
LD at Large:
https://plsn.com/category/podcasts/ld-at-large-podcast/
 
Become a patron:
www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
Provide feedback:
https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6 
 
Interview by Ethan Steimel

107: Mindset & Accountability in Personal Finance for Artists with Rachel Schmeling

Rachel Schmeling, an actor and finance coach, provides actionable advice on improving personal finances.
 
Topics:
⭐️Budgeting
⭐️Falling in love with future you
⭐️Reframing negative money attitudes
⭐️Defining success and finding our core beliefs
⭐️Shifting out of victim mindset and taking ownership of our finances
 
Bonus episode:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/68919886
 
Rachel Schmeling:
https://www.rachelschmeling.com/
 
List of Values - from Brené Brown:
https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/
 
Beyond The Green:
https://www.beyondthegreencoaching.com/
 
Have feedback?
https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6 
 
Become a patron:
www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
Interview by Ethan Steimel

106: No Credit Cards and Ask About Pay with Jamie Esteva Wilson

Jamie Esteva Wilson, an actor and musician from Manila, Philippines joins the podcast to talk about his relationship with finance.
Topics:⭐️ Choosing freelancing over a corporate job⭐️ How money is motivation to get out of bed⭐️ Becoming a COVID safety officer during pandemicOther things that surprised me:⭐️ Jamie lives without a credit card⭐️ 30+ years as a theatre artist while not being great with money⭐️ Learning a hard lesson by being talented BUT showing up unpreparedJamie returns in a follow up episode in Tagalog.
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/bJlGJ4uTd6ty5aUYgOtl/Teatro-Sa-Maynila-At-NYC-sa-TagalogBonus Episode:⭐️ Jamie’s first role in Pippin⭐️ Jamie’s podcast, that involves drinking and smoking on air⭐️ And lots of Star Wars! Jamie breaks down the business plan of whether or not he should get a Chewbacca suit.
 
Jamie Esteve Wilson - Instagram @jetboyboogie:
https://www.instagram.com/jetboyboogie/?hl=en
 
Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group:
http://atlantistheatrical.com/about
 
Have feedback?
https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6 
 
Become a patron:
www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
Interview by Ethan Steimel

106.1: Teatro sa Maynila at NYC sa Tagalog

Tatlong Pinoy freelancer artists mula Manila at New York ang nagbahagi ng kanilang payong pampinansyal.
 
Ang episode na ito ay kasama ang aktor na si Jamie Wilson, Stage Manager na si Sheryl Polancos at Lighting Designer, Cha See.
⭐️ Paano nila nalampasan ang pandemyang covid?
⭐️ Paano nila nagawang matustusan ang kanilang mga pangangailgan at paano sila nakahanap ng dagdag o bagong trabaho?
⭐️ Paano nakatulong ang organisasyong See Lighting Foundation sa mga imigranteng naninirahan sa US sa panahon ng covid?
 
Thank you to Sheryl Polancos for help with translations!
 
Video Version:
https://youtu.be/txjd4t7ReJQ
 
Sheryl Polancos - Instagram @sherylpolancos:
https://www.instagram.com/sherylpolancos/
 
Cha See - Instagram @seethruuu:
https://www.instagram.com/seethruuu/
 
Jamie Esteva Wilson - Instagram @jetboyboogie:
https://www.instagram.com/jetboyboogie/
 
See Lighting Foundation - Instagram @seelightingfoundation:
https://www.instagram.com/seelightingfoundation/?hl=en
 
Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group:
http://atlantistheatrical.com/about
 
Become a patron:
www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
Take Listener Survey:
https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6
 
Subscribe to newsletter:
https://forms.gle/zWEGw3WhZgGGiAMfA
 
Interview with Ethan Steimel, Jamie Esteva Wilson, Sheryl Polancos, and Cha See

105: Listener Survey Results

Results from our listener survey.
 
Miss the survey? Take it here:
https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6 
 
Retirement Calculator:
https://www.nerdwallet.com/investing/retirement-calculator
 
Patreon Bonus Episode:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/68298000
 
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
 
Credit Card Rewards:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/3yhjl5EJSaw25HNh8lZ6/Credit-Card-Rewards-with-John-Adcox
 
Starbucks Rewards:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/zni9hPScDW1bsrX1xtrj/Free-Coffee-The-Secret-Starbucks-Code-A-Fathers-Day-Special
 
Fossil Fuel Free Investing:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/IRnAJ8INwHG1UxYlGT7W/Fossil-Fuel-Free-Investing-with-Alex-Wright-Gladstein
 
Ethical Investing:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/axDYFWfytfnYqcp5W53Q/Ethical-Investing-with-Chris-Lose
 
 

104: Personal Finances: Simple. Not Easy with Financial Advisor Eli Zoller

LISTENER SURVEY:
https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6 
 
Broadway musician turned financial advisor, Eli Zoller, joins the show to talk about his career change and how he is helping others.
 
Topics:
⭐️ Why Eli became an advisor
⭐️ Finances can be simple, but simple is not easy
⭐️ How freelancers can benefit from financial planners
⭐️ The best way to get your financial questions answered
⭐️ What the worst outcome from meeting a financial advisor.
 
Bonus Episode - Eli’s Favorite Broadway Show:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/67907393
 
Takeaways:
⭐️  "In the red” means debt
⭐️ “In the black" means profit
⭐️ Be proactive and engage your friends with questions
⭐️ Uncertain future income is a great reason to make a financial plan.
⭐️ The bare minimum mindset to meet with an advisor is if you are thinking about your finances past the next month.
⭐️ Empathy from an advisor is nice, especially when an artists has to explain how they make money (or don't make money)
 
Eli Zoller - Northwestern Mutual:
https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/eli-zoller/
 
Eli Zoller - LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-zoller-he-him-510aa0b/
 
FREE Lighting Templates - from Andy Lowe:
https://lowe.lighting/pages/free-lighting-list-template
 
Black Dog Symbolism:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_dog_(folklore)#:~:text=It%20is%20usually%20unnaturally%20large,sometimes%20an%20omen%20of%20death.
 
Previous Episodes:
The Ultimate Guide To Finding A Financial Advisor - with Matt Kweller - Part 1:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/0ohg2xoxT0AntRkaFFSV/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Finding-a-Financial-Advisor-Part-1-of-2
 
The Ultimate Guide To Finding A Financial Advisor - with Matt Kweller - Part 2:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/7IhoHpYQUMa18zlnpCYK/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-Finding-a-Financial-Advisor-with-Matt-Kweller-Part-2-of-2
 
Become a patron:
www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
Interview by Ethan Steimel

103: Free Coffee: The Secret Starbucks Code - A Father’s Day Special

LISTENER SURVEY:
https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6 
 
We celebrate Father’s Day with Nicole’s parents and to learn how they use the Starbucks reward program. 
 
We discuss:
⭐️ Cost savings of a refillable cup
⭐️ Sharing accounts to maximize points
⭐️ Clipping coupons BEFORE the internet
 
Our bonus episode is a story about Ethan getting a birthday drink from the Taco Bell rewards program. 
 
Bonus Episode:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/67140618
 
Takeaways:
⭐️ Be on the lookout for double point days once a month. 
⭐️ Don’t unsubscribe from the Starbucks emails. They tell you how to get extra points.
⭐️ Make the free drink as large as possible because a small or large use the same amount of points.
⭐️ Finances are simple, but being disciplined and dealing with day to day life isn’t easy. 
 
Starbucks Points Explained:
https://querysprout.com/how-do-starbucks-rewards-work/Starbucks Reusable Cup Policy:
https://customerservice.starbucks.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6847/~/what-is-the-reusable-cup-benefit-for-starbucks-reward-members%3F
 
S&H Green Coupon Book:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%26H_Green_Stamps
 
Other Finance & Art Podcasts:
https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/7-essential-podcasts-for-artists
 
Schnucks -Grocery Chain in St. Louis:
https://theproducenews.com/schnucks-named-us-best-managed-company-list
 
Become a patron:
www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
Interview by Nicole Steimel, Ethan Steimel
 

102: How To Work With A Gallery with Painter Bret Slater

LISTENER SURVEY:
https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6
 
Become a patron:
www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
Brooklyn-based painter Bret Slater joins the podcast to discuss the business of painting. He explains how he learned to price his art and work with galleries in New York and Europe.
 
We discuss:
⭐️ How to price art
⭐️ Why you must “put yourself out there”
⭐️ What percentage a gallery takes when selling an artwork
⭐️ The importance of professional connections and relationships
⭐️ How Bret first got his art into galleries, and continues to show in galleries in New York and Europe.
 
In the patreon bonus episode, we discuss:
⭐️ Bret's art influences
⭐️ Bret’s thoughts on NFTs
⭐️ Taxes when selling through a gallery
⭐️ His decision process for grad school
⭐️ Bret’s finance changes when he got married
⭐️ How Nicole and I have obtained three Bret Slater paintings
 
Bret Slater:
https://www.instagram.com/bretslater/
https://www.bretslater.com/
 
Bret's "Lore" at the Dallas Museum:
https://collections.dma.org/artwork/5336425
 
Chocolate Gnome - by Dieter Roth:
https://www.slam.org/collection/objects/42330/
 
Antiquated Mechanism - Commission:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/61516832
 
New American Paintings:
https://www.newamericanpaintings.com/competitions
 
Otis Jones - Painter:
https://www.otisjones.net/images/1
 
Ron Gorchov - Painter:
https://www.artsy.net/artist/ron-gorchov
 
Vic Muniz - Artist:
https://vikmuniz.net/
 
How To Price Art - If You Don't Have A Gallerist:
https://www.artworkarchive.com/blog/how-to-price-consistently-for-art-sales-success
 
 
Patron Bonus Episode:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/102-bret-slater-67452444
 
Jim Lee - Painter who influenced Bret:
http://www.artnet.com/artists/jim-lee-2/
 
Become a patron:
www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
Interview by Nicole Steimel, Ethan Steimel
 

101: Mid-Career from Manila to Off-Broadway to Broadway with Sheryl Polancos

LISTENER SURVEY:
https://forms.gle/utJU1SAZsNY782XK6
 
Sheryl Polancos, a stage manager from Broadway’s Beetlejuice, joins the show to talk about working ten years in the Philippines as a freelance stage manager. She then moved to NYC to continue freelancing in theatre off-Broadway and then on Broadway. 
 
We discuss:
⭐️ How to afford an apartment in NYC
⭐️ How to get an artist visa and green card
⭐️ A bad luck superstition involving peanuts
⭐️ Saving for yourself and your own retirement
⭐️ Differences between theatre in the US versus the Philippines
 
In today’s patron bonus episode we discuss another Beetlejuice stage manager, Steve Milosevich, who Sheryl and I both adore.
 
Bonus Episode:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/101-sheryl-66835796
 
Takeaways:
⭐️ Be specific
⭐️ Be proactive
⭐️ Moving is costly
⭐️ Save for yourself each month and INVEST
 
Artistic Finance 6k Investing Special:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/zsaAmuJv8vulf6qc0fqq/Learn-How-To-Invest-In-The-Stock-Market-Artistic-Finance-6K-Special
 
Choosing 401k investments:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/mI0ij00LoT4VAsrgRMxV/Choosing-401k-Options-with-Elena-Sartor
 
Wine Investing:
https://www.artisticfinance.com/episode/G7sKrzcmEwJeor6iAy4t/Wine-Investing-with-Anthony-Zhang
 
Sheryl Polancos on Instagram:
@sherylpolancos
https://www.instagram.com/sherylpolancos/
 
Sheryl Polancos - Filipino Theatre Artists in America:
https://www.filipinotheatreartistsinamerica.com/copy-of-karla-puno-garcia
 
Atlantis Theatrical - Producer of Rock of Ages in Manila:
http://atlantistheatrical.com/shows
 
Beetlejuice:
https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/beetlejuice-532410
 
Jersey Boys:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Boys
 
Soho Rep:
https://sohorep.org/
 
Porsche McGovern:
https://www.patreon.com/porsche/
 
Links from the Patron episode:
 
Stephen Milosevich:
https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/stephen-milosevich-506579
 
Become a patron:
www.patreon.com/artisticfinance
 
Interview by Ethan Steimel