Our guest, Patrick Rami from Lethal Shadows Premium Miniatures, talks about his journey in the miniature gaming industry. Patrick shares his passion for creating high-quality miniatures, the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how he turned his hobby into a successful business. We covered a lot of ground, but some of the topics were:  <ul> <li>the importance of quality in manufacturing,</li> <li>the leap into entrepreneurship,</li> <li>managing fear and uncertainty,</li> <li>the significance of investing in oneself</li> <li>and planning for success. </li> </ul> To get the extended interview with Patrick from <a href="https://www.lethalshadows.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Lethal Shadows</a>, along with loads of uncut episodes, sign up to be a member of the "AWESOME Nerdpreneur Board!" *Ominous Thunderclap* by going to <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/nerdpreneur">www.Patreon.com/nerdpreneur</a> New interviews with Nerdy entrepreneurs every month turning their unique passion into full-time income. Don’t want to spend money to be an AWESOME Board Member? You can become a Free <a href= "https://professor-epic-productions.aweb.page/p/e0dd1c59-4936-4b67-9085-852cef02ab9d">Board Member</a> with just your email. Board Members receive…    <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Monthly "Loot" we think is epic, useful, or just cool!  </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Episode updates (including upcoming guests) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Occasional articles written by Chris or Frank on Nerdy Business subjects  </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Nothing that sucks!  </li> </ul> Become a FREE Board Member <a href= "https://professorepic.com/lootbag">HERE</a> Follow us on Instagram @Nerdpreneurpod, Twitter @Nerdpreneurpod, and TikTok @nerdpreneur  To connect with the hosts follow Chris @professorepicproductions and Frank @frankrbaileyiv

<description>&lt;p&gt;Our guest, Patrick Rami from Lethal Shadows Premium Miniatures, talks about his journey in the miniature gaming industry. Patrick shares his passion for creating high-quality miniatures, the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how he turned his hobby into a successful business.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;We covered a lot of ground, but some of the topics were: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;the importance of quality in manufacturing,&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;the leap into entrepreneurship,&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;managing fear and uncertainty,&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;the significance of investing in oneself&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;and planning for success. &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To get the extended interview with Patrick from &lt;a href="https://www.lethalshadows.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;Lethal Shadows&lt;/a&gt;, along with loads of uncut episodes, sign up to be a member of the "AWESOME Nerdpreneur Board!" *Ominous Thunderclap* by going to &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/nerdpreneur"&gt;www.Patreon.com/nerdpreneur&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;New interviews with Nerdy entrepreneurs every month turning their unique passion into full-time income.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Don’t want to spend money to be an AWESOME Board Member? You can become a Free &lt;a href= "https://professor-epic-productions.aweb.page/p/e0dd1c59-4936-4b67-9085-852cef02ab9d"&gt;Board Member&lt;/a&gt; with just your email. Board Members receive…   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Monthly "Loot" we think is epic, useful, or just cool! &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Episode updates (including upcoming guests)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Occasional articles written by Chris or Frank on Nerdy Business subjects &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Nothing that sucks! &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Become a FREE Board Member &lt;a href= "https://professorepic.com/lootbag"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Follow us on Instagram @Nerdpreneurpod, Twitter @Nerdpreneurpod, and TikTok @nerdpreneur &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;To connect with the hosts follow Chris @professorepicproductions and Frank @frankrbaileyiv&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Our guest, Patrick Rami from Lethal Shadows Premium Miniatures, talks about his journey in the miniature gaming industry. Patrick shares his passion for creating high-quality miniatures, the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how he...

Tiny Products and Big Lessons with Patrick from Lethal Shadows - Interview 32

Level Up Your Communication Skills - Part 2 - Talking Nerdy 37

In this Talking Nerdy discussion, we explore the nuances of communication skills, emphasizing the importance of active listening, engagement techniques, and the art of storytelling. We discuss how communication has evolved in the digital age, the significance of asking the right questions, and understanding core values in interactions.  <a href="https://nerdpreneur.com/blog">Nerdpreneur Blog </a> For the FULL VERSION of all our Interviews, Talking Nerdy's, plus lots of other bonuses, Click here to join the <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/Nerdpreneur" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">"Awesome Nerdpreneur Board!" *epic thunderclap* on Patreon!</a> Join the monthly Nerdpreneur Loot Bag (newsletter) you'll get...  <ul> <li>Monthly "Loot" we think is epic, useful, or just cool! </li> <li>Episode updates (including upcoming guests)</li> <li>Access to our live event pre-sales </li> <li>Exclusive discounts and offers on cool nerd products</li> <li>Nothing that sucks! </li> </ul> <a href= "https://professor-epic-productions.aweb.page/p/e0dd1c59-4936-4b67-9085-852cef02ab9d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEEK IN THE LOOT BAG</a> Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @nerdpreneurpod / @nerdpreneurpodcast @professorepicproductions @frankbaileyiv  Original Music by Professor Epic and produced by Wyshmaster Beats. Beat names are Talk Down, Bad Seedz, and Mehicana

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this Talking Nerdy discussion, we explore the nuances of communication skills, emphasizing the importance of active listening, engagement techniques, and the art of storytelling. We discuss how communication has evolved in the digital age, the significance of asking the right questions, and understanding core values in interactions. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://nerdpreneur.com/blog"&gt;Nerdpreneur Blog &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For the FULL VERSION of all our Interviews, Talking Nerdy's, plus lots of other bonuses,&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Click here to join the&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/Nerdpreneur" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;"Awesome Nerdpreneur Board!"&lt;/strong&gt; *epic thunderclap* &lt;strong&gt;on Patreon!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Join the monthly Nerdpreneur Loot Bag (newsletter) you'll get... &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Monthly "Loot" we think is epic, useful, or just cool! &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Episode updates (including upcoming guests)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Access to our live event pre-sales &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Exclusive discounts and offers on cool nerd products&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Nothing that sucks! &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://professor-epic-productions.aweb.page/p/e0dd1c59-4936-4b67-9085-852cef02ab9d" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;PEEK IN THE LOOT BAG&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="xgmjVLxjqfcXK5BV_XyN"&gt; &lt;p class= "Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 fnlBsz umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"&gt;Follow us on Instagram and Twitter&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="xgmjVLxjqfcXK5BV_XyN"&gt; &lt;p class= "Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 fnlBsz umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"&gt;@nerdpreneurpod / @nerdpreneurpodcast&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 fnlBsz umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"&gt;@professorepicproductions&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 fnlBsz umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"&gt;@frankbaileyiv &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="xgmjVLxjqfcXK5BV_XyN"&gt; &lt;p class= "Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 fnlBsz umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"&gt;Original Music by Professor Epic and produced by Wyshmaster Beats. Beat names are Talk Down, Bad Seedz, and Mehicana&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt;</description>

In this Talking Nerdy discussion, we explore the nuances of communication skills, emphasizing the importance of active listening, engagement techniques, and the art of storytelling. We discuss how communication has evolved in the digital age, the...

Level Up Your Communication Skills - Part 1 - Talking Nerdy 36

In this engaging conversation, Marc Alan Fishman from Un-Shaven Comics shares insights into the world of independent comic book publishing. He discusses the importance of collaboration among partners, the challenges of starting a comic book company, and the strategies that have led to their success at conventions. The conversation also highlights the significance of effective sales techniques and the necessity of believing in one's product to successfully ask for the sale. In this conversation, Marc Alan Fishman shares insights from his experiences at Comic-Con, discussing the evolution of selling comics, the importance of understanding business metrics, and the strategies for navigating conventions successfully. He emphasizes the need for product diversity and the exciting future of Unshaven Comics, including their upcoming video game venture. The discussion highlights the challenges and triumphs of being an independent comic creator in a competitive market. In this engaging conversation, Marc Alan Fishman shares insights on role-playing games, character development, and the unique flavors of life as reflected through ice cream. He discusses the narrative of life as a comic book, cultural references to Canadian brands, and participates in a fun rapid-fire question segment. The episode concludes with valuable advice for aspiring nerdpreneurs, emphasizing the importance of passion, research, and networking. Key Topics: <ul> <li> Independent comic book publishing viability </li> <li> Collaboration among partners </li> <li> The impact of sales strategies, especially at conventions </li> <li> How to ask for the sale </li> <li> Why you should track sales data </li> <li> Quality of the comic is important, but marketing can make a difference </li> <li> Building a strong pitch to capture attention quickly </li> <li> Trust among partners allows for healthy creative feedback </li> <li> And more! </li> </ul> To get the extended interview with Marc from <a href="https://unshavencomics.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Unshaven Comics</a>, along with loads of uncut episodes, sign up to be a member of the "AWESOME Nerdpreneur Board!" *Ominous Thunderclap* by going to <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/nerdpreneur">www.Patreon.com/nerdpreneur</a> New interviews with Nerdy entrepreneurs every month turning their unique passion into full-time income. Don’t want to spend money to be an AWESOME Board Member? You can become a Free <a href= "https://professor-epic-productions.aweb.page/p/e0dd1c59-4936-4b67-9085-852cef02ab9d">Board Member</a> with just your email. Board Members receive…    <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Monthly "Loot" we think is epic, useful, or just cool!  </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Episode updates (including upcoming guests) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Occasional articles written by Chris or Frank on Nerdy Business subjects  </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Nothing that sucks!  </li> </ul> Become a FREE Board Member <a href= "https://professorepic.com/lootbag">HERE</a> Follow us on Instagram @Nerdpreneurpod, Twitter @Nerdpreneurpod, and TikTok @nerdpreneur  To connect with the hosts follow Chris @professorepicproductions and Frank @frankrbaileyiv

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this engaging conversation, Marc Alan Fishman from Un-Shaven Comics shares insights into the world of independent comic book publishing. He discusses the importance of collaboration among partners, the challenges of starting a comic book company, and the strategies that have led to their success at conventions. The conversation also highlights the significance of effective sales techniques and the necessity of believing in one's product to successfully ask for the sale. In this conversation, Marc Alan Fishman shares insights from his experiences at Comic-Con, discussing the evolution of selling comics, the importance of understanding business metrics, and the strategies for navigating conventions successfully. He emphasizes the need for product diversity and the exciting future of Unshaven Comics, including their upcoming video game venture. The discussion highlights the challenges and triumphs of being an independent comic creator in a competitive market. In this engaging conversation, Marc Alan Fishman shares insights on role-playing games, character development, and the unique flavors of life as reflected through ice cream. He discusses the narrative of life as a comic book, cultural references to Canadian brands, and participates in a fun rapid-fire question segment. The episode concludes with valuable advice for aspiring nerdpreneurs, emphasizing the importance of passion, research, and networking.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Key Topics:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Independent comic book publishing viability&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Collaboration among partners&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;The impact of sales strategies, especially at conventions&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;How to ask for the sale&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Why you should track sales data&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Quality of the comic is important, but marketing can make a difference&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Building a strong pitch to capture attention quickly&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;Trust among partners allows for healthy creative feedback&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;p&gt;And more!&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To get the extended interview with Marc from &lt;a href="https://unshavencomics.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;Unshaven Comics&lt;/a&gt;, along with loads of uncut episodes, sign up to be a member of the "AWESOME Nerdpreneur Board!" *Ominous Thunderclap* by going to &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/nerdpreneur"&gt;www.Patreon.com/nerdpreneur&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;New interviews with Nerdy entrepreneurs every month turning their unique passion into full-time income.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Don’t want to spend money to be an AWESOME Board Member? You can become a Free &lt;a href= "https://professor-epic-productions.aweb.page/p/e0dd1c59-4936-4b67-9085-852cef02ab9d"&gt;Board Member&lt;/a&gt; with just your email. Board Members receive…   &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Monthly "Loot" we think is epic, useful, or just cool! &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Episode updates (including upcoming guests)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Occasional articles written by Chris or Frank on Nerdy Business subjects &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr" role="presentation"&gt;Nothing that sucks! &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Become a FREE Board Member &lt;a href= "https://professorepic.com/lootbag"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;Follow us on Instagram @Nerdpreneurpod, Twitter @Nerdpreneurpod, and TikTok @nerdpreneur &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p dir="ltr"&gt;To connect with the hosts follow Chris @professorepicproductions and Frank @frankrbaileyiv&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this engaging conversation, Marc Alan Fishman from Un-Shaven Comics shares insights into the world of independent comic book publishing. He discusses the importance of collaboration among partners, the challenges of starting a comic book company,...

The Art of Independent Comic Book Publishing with Unshaven Comics - Interview 31

In this conversation, Chris and Frank discuss the essential principles of communication that every business owner should understand, drawing insights from Dale Carnegie's classic book, 'How to Win Friends and Influence People.' They explore the significance of avoiding criticism, the power of sincere appreciation, and how effective communication can lead to personal growth and improved relationships in both business and personal life. In this conversation, Chris and Frank explore the importance of appreciation in team dynamics, the impact of recognizing contributions, and how to extend that appreciation to clients and collaborators. They discuss strategies for understanding and fulfilling the wants of others, emphasizing the need for unselfish service in business relationships. The dialogue highlights practical examples and insights from their experiences, providing valuable takeaways for listeners looking to enhance their professional interactions and foster a positive work culture. <a href="https://nerdpreneur.com/blog">Nerdpreneur Blog </a> For the FULL VERSION all our Interviews, Talking Nerdy's, plus lots of other bonuses, Click here to join the <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/Nerdpreneur" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">"Awesome Nerdpreneur Board!" *epic thunderclap* on Patreon!</a> Join the monthly Nerdpreneur Loot Bag (newsletter) you'll get...  <ul> <li>Monthly "Loot" we think is epic, useful, or just cool! </li> <li>Episode updates (including upcoming guests)</li> <li>Access to our live event pre-sales </li> <li>Exclusive discounts and offers on cool nerd products</li> <li>Nothing that sucks! </li> </ul> <a href= "https://professor-epic-productions.aweb.page/p/e0dd1c59-4936-4b67-9085-852cef02ab9d" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEEK IN THE LOOT BAG</a> Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @nerdpreneurpod / @nerdpreneurpodcast @professorepicproductions @frankbaileyiv  Original Music by Professor Epic and produced by Wyshmaster Beats. Beat names are Talk Down, Bad Seedz, and Mehicana

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, Chris and Frank discuss the essential principles of communication that every business owner should understand, drawing insights from Dale Carnegie's classic book, 'How to Win Friends and Influence People.' They explore the significance of avoiding criticism, the power of sincere appreciation, and how effective communication can lead to personal growth and improved relationships in both business and personal life. In this conversation, Chris and Frank explore the importance of appreciation in team dynamics, the impact of recognizing contributions, and how to extend that appreciation to clients and collaborators. They discuss strategies for understanding and fulfilling the wants of others, emphasizing the need for unselfish service in business relationships. The dialogue highlights practical examples and insights from their experiences, providing valuable takeaways for listeners looking to enhance their professional interactions and foster a positive work culture.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://nerdpreneur.com/blog"&gt;Nerdpreneur Blog &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For the FULL VERSION all our Interviews, Talking Nerdy's, plus lots of other bonuses,&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Click here to join the&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/Nerdpreneur" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;"Awesome Nerdpreneur Board!"&lt;/strong&gt; *epic thunderclap* &lt;strong&gt;on Patreon!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Join the monthly Nerdpreneur Loot Bag (newsletter) you'll get... &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Monthly "Loot" we think is epic, useful, or just cool! &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Episode updates (including upcoming guests)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Access to our live event pre-sales &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Exclusive discounts and offers on cool nerd products&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Nothing that sucks! &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://professor-epic-productions.aweb.page/p/e0dd1c59-4936-4b67-9085-852cef02ab9d" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;PEEK IN THE LOOT BAG&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div class="xgmjVLxjqfcXK5BV_XyN"&gt; &lt;p class= "Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 fnlBsz umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"&gt;Follow us on Instagram and Twitter&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="xgmjVLxjqfcXK5BV_XyN"&gt; &lt;p class= "Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 fnlBsz umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"&gt;@nerdpreneurpod / @nerdpreneurpodcast&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 fnlBsz umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"&gt;@professorepicproductions&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class= "Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 fnlBsz umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"&gt;@frankbaileyiv &lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;div class="xgmjVLxjqfcXK5BV_XyN"&gt; &lt;p class= "Type__TypeElement-sc-goli3j-0 fnlBsz umouqjSkMUbvF4I_Xz6r" data-encore-id="type"&gt;Original Music by Professor Epic and produced by Wyshmaster Beats. Beat names are Talk Down, Bad Seedz, and Mehicana&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this conversation, Chris and Frank discuss the essential principles of communication that every business owner should understand, drawing insights from Dale Carnegie's classic book, 'How to Win Friends and Influence People.' They explore the...

Dale Carnegie for Nerdy Entrepreneurs - Talking Nerdy 35

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