A Glass Blower's Companion with Jason Michael -Helping Today's Glass Artist Think Like an Artistic Entrepreneur

www.wyzguyradio.com www.audibletrial.com/wyzguyradio     In this Best Of Episode Host J. Michael replays his conversation with glass artist Rashan Jones www.highdesertflameworks.com also announced is Septembers' "Smokeshop of the Month"   Tobacco Leaf Gallery in Tallahasee,Fl.  www. tobaccoleafonline.com  

This episode is an introspective overview of episodes 30 &31    

In this episode host J.Michael has a candid conversation with Adrienne as they discuss her current health crisis.  The info she gives is her opinion but based on fact and research that she has done over the years.  Past doctors more or less told her it was in her head but come to find out they were full of shit and in fact she has some serious health concerns.  Please take this info to heart.    Y...

Episode 30. Host J.Michael chats with guest Luke Zimmerman Esq. LL.M about the current state of the functional glass scene and the laws we abide by. Along with the state and federal cannabis laws. Their discussion dives into topics that most functional glass artists haven't taken into consideration.  Please listen to the end. This information could potentially save you a lot of heart ache.     CON...

Episode 29-  Host J.Michael is joined for a little bit by his son as he discusses chapters 4&5 of the audio book The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber.    Goto  Www.audibletrial.com/wyzguyradio  for your 30-day free trial and download this audio book    don't forget to visit  Www.wyzguyradio.com  for up to date info and register for our email. 

Www.audibletrial.com/wyzguyradio Www.wyzguyradio.com In this episode Host J.Michael has a candid chat with Will Young, co-creator and producer of Torch Talk Tuesday's on YouTube 7-10pm central   Will has been blowing glass for just over a year and half. Though he is an amateur lamp worker, his pieces ship world-wide and feature on YouTube channels with thousands of followers. Will is also a self-p...

www.audibletrial.com/wyzguyradio In this episode Host J.Michael delves deeper into the audio book of the month The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber also gets into tip of the week and introduces a new segment Recomended tool of the week  http://www.mountainglass.com/Thick-Bent-Tungsten-Tipped-Tweezers.html#.VdQ1z_bH_4g   Dont forget to visit . www.wyzguyradio.com  snd register for the newsletter...

  www,wyzguyradio,com www.audibletrial.com/wyzguyradio          In this episode Host J.Michael inerviews Shane Penn, a 3yr experienced eletcroformer who is currently teaching English in Korea to help pay for his new endevour in electroforming. Recently Shane started a new Instagram page called @glassknowledge run by his personal page @infinitealchemics. Their discusion covers everything from the g...

this is dedicated to commitment...this has been a long, exhausting week as we continue the build-in of our new studio. There's been plenty of times this week where I could have said screw it and gone and and to bed but instead I stayed and got on the torch to make sure that orders are getting worked on..As soon as we had a basic ventilation setup there was no way I was just gong to bed.  After aro...

in this installmenthost J.Michael begins to discuss the first three chapters of the audiobook The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber..the discussion takes the concepts of the first three chapters and puts them in perspective of the glass blower.   also insight into areas of concern as a glass artist including uv rays and damaging heat and the remedies to help resolve these concerns.   finally tip...

This week follow the journey as myself and 3-other artists join our energy and passion as we embark on this new studio journey. I'll be sharing our conversations as we brain storm ideas for how we want the studio setup. Bench setup, ventilation, lightning, etc.   this episode is an introduction into the journey. I give key advice on why Partnerships rarely work and how you can still go into busine...

In this Episode host J.Michael chats with Steve Sizelove who has a 20 year history as a glass artist. They cover the span of thse 20 years including Steve's early days tohis current line of work. www.stevesizelove.com Instagram @steve_sizelove KIK stevesizelove        

Episode 20 In this episode Host J. Michael introduces the W.G.R. Audio Book of the Month. This month we will be listening to and discussing, The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber. This book dispells the myth of wat everyone "thinks" and entrepreneur is or sould be. In the firs week will be be listening tomthe first 3-chapters we dive into the areas of the three sepreate and distinct personalities...

in this episode Judeh and I discuss the spects iif being a professional artist. Judeh gives his perspecttive as a shop owner on what he looks for in an artist from the moment you walk in his store to the point of sale.   instagram@dragonheadzsrq www.facebook.com/dragonheadzsrq

   In this episode I discuss the urgent need for those who want your glass repaired to make sure that it is super super super clean .  I also discuss a few glass hacks,  tips and tricks and a teaser of a few upcoming episodes.  Www.wyzguyradio.com   Audio Book Club starts in August and each month we will be discussing a new book broken up into quarters....    August- E-myth by Michael Gerber .......

In this  episode we dissect Johnny's back around his current line of work and his aspirations to constantly grow  his line of work and constantly improve himself as an artist.  We also chat about trends, funny stories and our love for glass!! 

In part 1 of this interview Chip And I discuss his beginnings as an Fine Art curator and installer for major art museums and and his introduction into electro forming.  His Brother Mer and other glass artists influences and much more.  Enjoy.  J.Michael

In Episdoe 12 my friend Amanda Dorsy and I discuss the benefits of having a good morning routine, stretching and warming up before the day begins. Being aware of your body movement and mechanics is the key element to staying out of the way of potential injury due to over exhaustion and bad body mechanics...  we are in the process of launching the new website and the video for this episode will be...

in part 3 we continue to unpack Chris's business routines, perspective on production and why working with other artists is beneficial.    Goto  Www.facebook.com/wyzguyradio  for details on the 30-day challenge 

In this episode Chris and I unpack his influences in in glass and explore his humble beginnings. We also discuss current trends in the glass world and we share our excitement about the glass movement in general   this interview segment cuts off abruptly due to my dumbass deleting the entire interview which I was able to at least use what I had saved   Part 3- is a complete redo of the end of our c...

In this Episode Chris, The Goblin King introduces his roots and upbringing isn't the world of Flameworking. Having a minimal formal education, Chris strives to be the best in every step of his progress. Humble and transparent he delivers a boat load of value bombs for the the glass artists from newbie to OG!!   This is part 1/3.  It's a bit shorter in length then the last 2-parts.   Me joy the sho...

in this episode I start the brainstorming for a new idea for a 30-day challenge. Pendant a day for the entire month of July.  I'll be setting up a BigCartel page for the show where you will have a place to sell your work or purchase the work as well!!  Episode 8 I will get into more of the details.      Please send your ideas to jmichaelglass76@gmail.com

In this episode I discuss the pros and cons of selling your work through a distributor.  I personally sell my work through 2-distributors and several retailers directly. The benefits of both allow for a consistent income without putting all your eggs in one basket. On one hand you have a catalog that has a broader reach of distribution allowing more exposure for your line of work. Selling to a sel...