New York City. A blank page. And Mohamed Saadani, one of the most talented caricature artists I’ve ever watched work, agreeing to teach me something I had absolutely no business attempting. This […]
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We Took the Party to New Orleans
Good vibes, great people, and a little Mardi Gras magic. I got to show up in person at our New Orleans Member Mixer and remind myself why I do what I do […]
Springfield Said I Was Someone to Watch. I’m Still Watching Back.
Back in 2017, the Springfield Business Journal named me one of 12 people to know that year. The piece traces the whole winding road — from a high school musical that derailed […]
On the Street at SXSW, Talking Clowns, Rocket Scientists, and Building Without a Safety Net
Dmitri Vietze from the Music Tectonics podcast caught me on the streets of South by Southwest and asked me to walk through the whole GigSalad origin story — the kind of raw, […]
What I’m Reading (and Listening To)
Biz 417 asked me to share the four things I follow to stay sharp on what’s happening in the entertainment world. One opinionated music blogger who writes like he’s talking to you […]
Mark on The Podcast with Character
Mark talks about the beginnings and evolution of Gig Salad and his ongoing journey of personal development.
Mark on Music Tectonics Podcast
Mark joins Dmitri from the streets of SXSW to talk about the journey from working at his kitchen table to successful scale-up. We also hear a PR Strategy on what to do […]