Absorbing the Journey of Surfer Towel's Christie Shinn - Ep.12
Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar and Friends
Release Date: 02/01/2022
3 Key Strategies for Elevating your Digital Marketing Game - Ep.32
Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar and Friends
E-commerce expert and Co-Founder of , Desiree Shank joins Nick & Dale for episode 32 of Secondary Colors! Desiree shares her wealth of knowledge on which KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) help best measure the success level of digital marketing campaigns and how to effectively utilize social media to drive traffic and sales. She also gives specific case studies of how she has leveled up a variety of brands, ways to keep up with the ever evolving game of S.E.O., email marketing best practices, seasonal online trends … you name it, Desiree knows it. This is one of...
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The Advice Every Small Business Owner Needs - Ep.31
Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar and Friends
Nick, Tracey & Dale are back in this advice-packed episode of Secondary Colors! From public speaking, to managing staff meetings and client giveaways to the daunting task of hiring a new employee - the gang discusses all the pitfalls and highlights of navigating the world of small business ownership in 2024. Come join us, friends! Recorded in sunny Kailua town, O'ahu @ the Nick Kuchar Art & Design Shop. Follow Nick: www.instagram.com/NickKuchar Follow our shop: www.instagram.com/NickKucharShop
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Speaking The Creative Director Language with Kahana Kalama of JuneShine - Ep.30
Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar and Friends
Nick, Tracey & Dale welcome June Shine’s Creative Director, Kahana Kalama to episode #30 of Secondary Colors! Kahana delves into the many skills needed for a successful middle-man between marketing teams and artists - aptly comparing the ability to do so as it to it’s own language. Having worked many times with Nick (for JuneShine’s can art designs) he provides the best practices for the push-and-pull dance required as a successful Creative Director, all while managing a full home life of 5 kids with his lovely wife. The perfect listen for those struggling to understand the needs and...
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The Power of Community And Art With Maui Artist Welzie - Ep.29
Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar and Friends
Maui-based artist Welzie returns to Secondary Colors to discuss his perspective of life after the tragic fires that swept Maui on August 8th. From the importance of establishing your creative community to helping children heal through art, Nick & Welzie have a heartfelt one-on-one about the ways we can learn and grow from moments like this through out life and the power of speaking positivity. Join us, friends!
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Maui Fundraising Fundamentals, Exhibiting Art Abroad & Robots Gone Wild! - Ep.28
Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar and Friends
Nick, Tracey & Dale are back from their summer-long hiatus to discuss the whirlwind of these last few months. From the excitement of meeting wild deer (and even wilder robots) in Japan, to the devestation brought on by the Maui fires and the surprising challenges that come with fundraising, this episode is a candid catch up between the guys packed with unsolicited advice. Nick shares tips they learned first hand in raising money for Maui Relief efforts, and one thing they started doing that has been a huge help for their retail partners. We're stoked to be back, friends! Recorded at Nick...
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Live from the Green Room Festival w/ Punky Aloha, Matt Allen, Jonas Claesson & Christie Shinn! - Ep.27
Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar and Friends
Hailing from the streets of Yokohama, Japan (which might explain some of the audio quality, sorry) Nick sits down with several of his friends and fellow artists for this special Green Room Festival edition of Secondary Colors! Nick chats mastering the freelance life and giving back to the Pacific Islander community with Shar Tuiasoa AKA Punky Aloha (), to unlocking the cheat code for being creative more often with Matt Allen () & Jonas Claesson (). Plus, the return of Christie Shinn () AKA "Auntie Crispy" who sheds some light on getting to know your market and adjusting business...
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Mastering the Art of Entrepreneurship with Brittany Heyd - Ep.26
Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar and Friends
What’s going to take your art business to the next level? Brittney Heyd of Hawaii’s Mana Up () joins Nick, Tracey & Dale to share tips and advice on how to do just that! From ways to begin your art business journey, to the importance of telling your personal story and creating a narrative behind everything you sell - Brittany and the guys discuss it all. Plus, new prints and clothing headed your way this month on . Wrap your ears around episode 26 of Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar & Friends, friends! Recorded in the Nick Kuchar Art & Design Shop in beautiful Kailua...
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All About Freelance Design Pricing with Jaz from Jasmine Designs - Ep.25
Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar and Friends
Pricing our work can be one of the most difficult things in our daily process...it doesn't have to be! Take advice from Nick & Jaz's about becoming a confident freelancer in this conversation geared toward empowering creatives. Jaz offers a free pricing calculator on her website & encourages our listeners to know their worth. She also gives tips on how to move their business forward. The duo discuss drafting up a contract, getting your project off on the right foot and getting yourself in a mindset for growth. It's time for episode 25! Jaz on insta @yourpricingqueen...
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Selling Design Assets & Freelancing With Ray Dombroski - Ep.24
Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar and Friends
Creator of , Designer Ray Dombroski joins Nick, Tracey & Dale for episode 24! Ray's extensive background in the surf apparel industry started in 2002. Since then he has designed for many top brands in California and Hawaii, such as Quiksilver, O'Neill, Billabong, Rip Curl, Ocean Pacific and Local Motion. He shares his successes and hardships that lead him to finally establishing The Vector Lab website that offers design elements, graphic design resources, tools, and tutorials. As a fellow Florida State University student, Ray and Nick remininsce about the good ol' days, Tracey daydreams of...
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Freelance Fundamentals & the Power of Communication with Matt Tapia - Ep.23
Secondary Colors with Nick Kuchar and Friends
Freelance Artist and Designer Matthew Tapia () joins Nick, Tracey and Dale for episode 23! From his large scale work including the iconic "Wish You Were Here" at the Surfjack hotel pool to his role on the team for MLB's Cleveland Guardians rename and a variety of branding & lettering projects in-between, Matt shares what he's learned in the many steps along the road to freelance life and how clear communication can make or break any relationship. Nick & Tracey discuss the many challenges of any hiring process (we're hiring, by the way: for more details) and how to...
info_outlineCreative 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 (and wrong) times to say "Yes!" to projects. Nick offers unsolicited advice on that very topic while a returning Tracey shares his recent US Citizenship story which prompts a Canadians-are-people-too themed round of "The Hot Seat" with their guest from the north.