Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar and Friends
Making art is fun, but making a living off of your creativity is difficult. Aloha, I’m Nick! I’m a Hawaii based artist and entrepreneur. Join me and my fellow creatives as we take a look behind-the-canvas to discuss the nuts and bolts of successful art, business and making it work.
- Update frequency
- every 26 days
- Average duration
- 78 minutes
- Episodes
- 39
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Exploring NFTs & Web3 with Collective Strangers Eric & Noah - Ep.18
An often requested topic from our listeners, this deep dive takes us into Web3, NFTs and art on the blockchain. A must listen convo with guests Eric & Noah of Collective Strangers serves as a great i…
Creative Director Best Practices with Noa Emberson - Ep.17
Onward Creative Art Director and Artist Noa Emberson joins us to discuss the ins and outs of working with clients and gives practical tips on successfully directing a design team. How do you avoid an…
Ask Me Anything with Nick & Tracey - Ep.16
After a long hiatus (thanks, COVID) the boys are back in town with episode 16! Nick & Tracey sit down with producer Dale to answer all your "Ask Me Anything" submissions from social media. From busin…
Family, Faith & Fast Surfboards with Brian Bent - Ep.15
We dive headfirst into the intriguing life of renaissance man Brian Bent. From kookboxes to homemade hot rods, family-band punk rock and his myriad of creative ventures. The gang goes deep on advice …
Captains, Contracts and Community with Jack Soren - Ep.14
Humility, Happiness & Haircuts with John Hook - Ep.13
Nick, Tracey & producer Dale are joined by photographer John Hook in a discussion about the creative process of being a professional art creator. Is your work for your audience or do you make it for …
Absorbing the Journey of Surfer Towel's Christie Shinn - Ep.12
Creative artist and owner of Surfer Towel (www.surfertowel.com) Christie Shinn drops in for a chat about the importance of well considered decisions regarding product design feedback and the right (a…
Brewing Passion into Success with JuneShine's Forrest Dein - Ep.11
JuneShine Hard Kombucha Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer Forrest Dein joins Nick & Dale (thanks to a quarantined Tracey) to share some ways JuneShine found success and national growth since the b…
The Long & Winding Road to 2022 - Ep.10
Happy New Year, friends! We're kicking off 2022 with Episode 10, and our producer (former FOX Sports host) Dale's got a mic?! Nick, Tracey & Dale reflect on their varied careers over the past 25 year…
Distil Union's Kickstarter Advice & How To Battle Burnout - Ep.9
This week's holiday episode of Secondary Colors features Nate Justiss & Lindsay Windham of Distil Union (https://distilunion.com) and focuses on the keys to a successful Kickstarter campaign and advi…
Treehouse Teamwork Goals with Wooden Wave's Roxy & Matt Ortiz - Ep.8
The dream team Roxy & Matt Ortiz of Wooden Wave join Nick & Tracey on this inspirational episode 8 of Secondary Colors! The gang discusses the power of a great partner, understanding your strengths a…
Growing Your Business & Your Mindset with Jana Lam - Ep.7
The talented Honolulu-based designer/creator, Jana Lam (https://janalam.com) joins Nick & Tracey for episode 7! The trio discuss how trial and error moments can help grow a business just as much as b…
Entrepreneurship & Artist Sustainability with Erik Abel - Ep.6
Aloha friends! It's Episode 6 of Secondary Colors and artist Erik Abel is on the show! Nick & Tracey discuss tips for putting on a great social media giveaway and some strategies for the upcoming hol…
Weathering the Pandemic -Ep.5
Nick & Tracey discuss the emotional rollercoaster that the entire world has experienced at the hands of the COVID-19 pandemic and what they've learned from it so far. From the hurdles they've overco…
Creating Your Dream Career with Maria Brophy - Ep.4
Art business consultant, author and podcast host Maria Brophy joins this week's show! Maria details from her home-base of San Clemente how she came on board to help her husband (and legendary Posca a…
Building Your Art Business & Your Confidence with Welzie - Ep.3
Join Nick & Tracey as they chat with Welzie! Well-known Maui based resin artist Welzie discusses his history in the surf industry on the north shore to his growth as an artist and family man. He shar…
Perseverance & Creating Community with Sarah Caudle - Ep.2
The In-house Talent - Ep.1
Hawaii-based artist Nick Kuchar discusses his decade-plus journey into the business of art and finding success. Joined by co-host Tracey Kehler, they share their ups & downs in this amazing industry …
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