My work is in this what\u2019s called connectivism, it\u2019s all about this intersection of art and networking.\nToday I want to introduce you to Gareb Shamus. Gareb is currently an artist but is also the creator of Wizard World Comic Con. He has since stepped away from the publishing and event business to focus on his art. But he carried his amazing business sense from his previous career over into his art career, which has really helped his art business grow.\n\nHe\u2019s an amazing guy and I think you\u2019ll really enjoy our conversation about how your business works with your art, the importance of building relationships and networking, and lots of tips about the creative process.\nBeing from the outside is the only way to change the inside.\n\nSome things we learn in this podcast:\n\n \tHow he fell in love with comics [3:30]\n \tWhat the first Comic Con was like [4:40]\n \tHow the magazine expanded [8:20]\n \tThe importance of creating a unique personal brand [13:50]\n \tHow he predicted that events would become popular [21:40]\n \tThe challenges of running an event like Comic Con [24:55]\n \tWhy he likes startups [28:10]\n \tWhy Gareb started painting [29:30]\n \tThe value of trial and error [35:40]\n \tWhy he likes learning about his art through other people\u2019s interpretations [40:50]\n \tHow to apply business to the art world [43:05]\n \tThe importance of creating a community [44:40]\n \tWhy you have to follow your own instinct [46:50]\n \tHow to talk about your work [52:40]\n \tWhy you have to take control [56:20]\n \tWhat inspiration and freedom look like to Gareb [59:30]\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\n \tCheck out our tour of Gareb's studio\n \tLearn more about Art Basel\n \tMusic Credit: Petrichor by duumu, Infrared, and Stereo Cube\n\nConnect\xa0with \xa0Instagram\xa0|\xa0Twitter\xa0|\xa0Website