The Business of Being Creative

Most people get into entertainment because they have a big, creative vision.

Then reality hits...It’s a business.

There are rooms you’re supposed to be in. Events you’re supposed to attend. Decisions being made that have nothing to do with talent alone.

And no one really explains how to navigate that part.

Early on, I thought the work would speak for itself.

And it does...but only if it’s positioned to be seen, sold, and understood.

Because the truth is:
-You’re not just being evaluated on how good the work is.
-You’re being evaluated on whether it’s sellable...and whether an audience will actually show up for it.

That shift can feel discouraging if you’re not prepared for it. But here’s the part I wish more people emphasized...your taste is not the thing to compromise. It’s the thing to sharpen.

The most valuable thing you have isn’t just your skill...It’s your point of view.

Mentorship, for me, has been less about “how to get in the room” and more about learning how to protect that voice while understanding the business around it.

Because both matter.

If you’re building a career right now, focus on both:
-Make work you genuinely want to watch.
-Learn how that work actually moves through the business.

And just because the mandate is a buddy comedy today doesn’t mean your sci-fi comedy doesn’t have a place tomorrow.

Keep building. Keep pushing.