Want to be a Producer? Learn to be a politician first.
I stumbled on an interesting “How To” on Squidoo the other day. The title of the Squid? How To Become a Politician.
Some of the tips? Fundraise all the time, have a budget and stick to it, rudeness is always wrong and is not the same as confidence, etc.
Sounds like similar tips for being a Producer, if you ask me. Read them here.
Leaders of any industry and entrepreneurs of any type require a lot of the same characteristics.
When determining the type of Producer you want to be, look at leaders in all areas of business, from politics to poker. They share similar traits.
And you should too.
Podcasting
Ken created one of the first Broadway podcasts, recording over 250 episodes over 7 years. It features interviews with A-listers in the theater about how they “made it”, including 2 Pulitzer Prize Winners, 7 Academy Award Winners and 76 Tony Award winners. Notable guests include Pasek & Paul, Kenny Leon, Lynn Ahrens and more.