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Ep. 174 APAP Recap 2026 The Pod Squad takes NYC in this episode where they met up while attending the APAP 2026 Conference. Conferences are a big undertaking for organizations and attendees alike and this is what the group thought about this years largest global gathering of arts professionals. We discuss  things we loved, the things we didn’t, dead cell phones, and more. Shout out to the presenters, conference committee and board members, and staff that work hard to bring us all together. We mention the TYA Tour Development Collective in the episode; you can find out more at https://www.tyatourdevelopment.org/.   Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 173 Scott Speck: Conducting Energy The Pod goes classical this week as Katie welcomes conductor Scott Speck to talk about life as an orchestra conductor, his philosophy around making classical music accessible, and more. The team talks the business of the orchestral world and how to make attending orchestra concerts comfortable for more people. Scott Speck has conducted all over the world and is currently the Artistic Director for the Chicago Philharmonic and Music Director for the Joffrey Ballet, West Michigan Symphony, and Mobile Symphony (https://www.scottspeck.org/). He is also the co-author of Classical Music for Dummies, Opera for Dummies, and Ballet for Dummies.   Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 172 Ideas from MAX: Less Profit, More Community This week on our Ideas from MAX series we share Socks Whitmore’s thoughts on the industry focusing less on profits and more on community.    Socks Whitmore (https://sockswhitmore.com/) among many other things is the Communications Leader at the Creative and Independent Producer Alliance (https://www.cipausa.org/)   Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.  

Ep. 171 Ritesh Patel: It Takes Longer Than You Expect This week, our hosts talk about their favorite music festival or rave experience, Katie tries to explain the difference between a club and a “big dance party”, and Josh shares his conversation with Ritesh Patel. Ritesh shares how and why he got started in ticketing and music festivals.   Ritesh Patel (@ritlocus) is the co-founder and CEO of Ticket Fairy (https://www.ticketfairy.com/) and the creator of LOCUS, a producer of underground electronic music festivals.   Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 170 Moms Be Mommin’ In this special episode Katie and Danielle talk with presenters Tanya Gertz and Lindsay Bauer about what it means to be a working parent in our industry, and why the field needs support systems. Our hosts and guests share realities that often stay hidden: guilt, career tradeoffs, childcare gaps, invisible labor, and more. Moms in the Arts will meet twice at APAP 2026: Saturday, January 10 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm Sunday, January 11 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm In addition to being a mom of a 13-year-old, Tanya Gertz is the Vice President of Programming and Community Impact at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (https://ordway.org/) In addition to being a mom of a 13-year-old, Lindsay Bauer is the Executive Director of the Fairfield Arts and Convention Center (https://fairfieldacc.com/) Our special guest Clare Longendyke (https://www.clarelongendyke.com/) is a new(er) mom and professional concert pianist   Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 169 New Year’s Podcastin’ Eve It’s another podcast party as we say goodbye to the year (or decade!) that was 2025. The team takes a few minutes to reflect on impactful artistic moments from the last year and share how we’re moving forward into 2026. Wishing you a fun, safe, and happy New Year’s Eve and 2026!   Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 168 The Holiday Merriment Episode It’s the holidays! We’ve all wrapped up our festive programming, but may still be wrapping gifts. This week the Pod Squad shares their holiday plans and you guessed it, Danielle hosts a holiday trivia game. Happy holidays to you and yours from the No Business Like team!   Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 167 Ideas from MAX: Programming for the 25-45 Age Range This week on Ideas from MAX we talk to Amanda Sauvie about the challenges of programming for the 25 to 45 demographic, both in them showing up and in finding the right talent to book. Amanda Sauvie is the Manager of Community Programming at the FIM (https://thefim.org/) in Flint, Michigan. Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 166 Ideas from MAX: Programming Genres Back to Back The next conversation in our Ideas from MAX series features Wallace Thomas’ hot take on a cappella music, which leads into a broader conversation on booking and programming strategy. Wallace Thomas is a member of the a cappella group Ball in the House (https://www.ballinthehouse.com/) Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 165 Lisa Richards Toney – Part 2: To Be Still Is to Be Powerful This week, Josh shares part two of his conversation with Lisa Richards Toney. They discuss the power in stillness, organizational management, and the annual APAP conference. Lisa Richards Toney is the President and CEO of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals – APAP (https://apap365.org/) Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 164 Lisa Richards Toney – Part 1: The Arts Taught Me That This week Josh shares part one of his conversation with Lisa Richards Toney; to warm up for that conversation our hosts share some of their favorite APAP memories. Lisa Richards Toney shares the journey of how the arts impacted her life and moments that led her to being the head of APAP. She shares the challenges of leading a national organization through a global pandemic, the need for innovation and change, and more. Lisa Richards Toney is the President and CEO of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals – APAP (https://apap365.org/) Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 163 Ideas from MAX: Audience Development vs. Community Engagement Our Ideas from MAX series will feature conversations from our booth at the 2025 Midwest Arts Xpo and a roundtable discussion with the Pod Squad! This week we kick off with Gary Minyard’s answer to the questions “What are we not talking about enough in the industry?”: the differences between audience development and community engagement. Gary Minyard is the Chief Creative Officer at Dayton Live in Dayton, OH (https://www.daytonlive.org/). Gary previously appeared on Episode 124 Of, By, and For Community. Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 162 Todd Wetzel: Fail Over and Over, Until You Fail Less This week, our hosts start with a little game before Katie shares her conversation with Todd Wetzel. Todd is a fountain of knowledge and shares that knowledge with Katie, and our audience. Todd shares how he got his start in the arts, his philosophy on leadership, audience development, shifting presenting models, and so much more. Todd Wetzel is the Executive Director of Purdue Convocations at Purdue University (https://convocations.purdue.edu/). Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 161 Patrick Brogan: Lean In and Don’t Take It for Granted Our hosts kick off this week talking about things they weren’t great at when they first started, and Bryan shares his conversation with Patrick Brogan. Patrick shares his role at ArtsQuest, an organization that grew from an 11-day music festival to a 10-acre arts and culture campus, the SteelStacks. Patrick shares his journey in the arts and his over 20 years with ArtsQuest, encouraging folks to take it in and enjoy it all.  Patrick Brogan is the Chief Programming Officer at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (https://www.artsquest.org/). Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 160 Matt Smith: Fitness for the Body means Health for the Mind This week the pod is bringing you something a little different. This week the pod goes fitness! Kevin shares his conversation with his personal trainer, Matt Smith, and talk about how health and wellness impacts your workflow. Matt also shares a beginner workout for use at home, in the gym, or on the road. Matt Smith is a personal trainer, massage therapist, and yoga instructor in Galesburg, Illinois. (https://www.instagram.com/the.movement.journeyman/) Beginner workout routine: https://www.jefit.com/routines/1059035/at-home-strength Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 159 Hot Headlines : Ticket Price Punchline This week The Pod Squad rounds up recent industry news including comments from the CEO of Live Nation and significant leadership changes in our industry. And Bryan throws back to MTV Unplugged.... Have opinions on the week’s top stories? Leave us a comment on social media or send us a message! Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 158 It's a Pod-iversary! It’s a three-year celebration episode for the pod! Thank you all for joining us on this journey. If you are new here, you can find some “starter” playlists here: https://nobusinesslike.com/spotify-playlists Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep.157 The State of the Arts: Arizona Edition! This week Katie gathers colleagues from the beautiful state of Arizona to discuss the vibe of the Arizona arts scene, collaboration, programming, and the state of arts funding in the 48th state. Bonnie Schock is the CEO of the Fox Tuscon Theatre in Tuscon, AZ (https://foxtucson.com/). Christina You-sun Park is the Executive Director of the Arizona Commission on the Arts (https://azarts.gov/). Michelle Mac Lennan is the General Manager of the Chandler Center for the Arts in Chandler, AZ (https://www.chandlercenter.org/) and the president of the Arizona Presenters Alliance (https://www.azpresenters.org/). Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 156 Norbert Leo Butz: From Busking to Broadway Josh had an opportunity to sit down with Broadway legend Norbert Leo Butz at the Midwest Arts Xpo, and we share that conversation here. Norbert shares how he got started in the industry and the stories behind some of the roles he is known best for. Our hosts do their best to play it cool and also share their first named role in a show. Norbert Leo Butz is a two time Tony Award-winning performer known for role in Rent, and originations roles in Wicked, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Catch Me if You Can, and many more. His new show Broadway or Busk is touring and represented by Sweetwood Creative (https://sweetwoodiscreative.com/#show-1) Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.

Ep. 155 Bill Stanczykiewicz: The State of Philanthropy This week Kevin sits down with Bill Stanczykiewicz from Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Bill shares incredible insights into philanthropy including what philanthropy is, what the data is telling us about giving, and breaks down the changes to the tax code. Bill Stanczykiewicz is the Senior Assistant Dean for External Relations, Clinical Associate Professor, and Director of the Fundraising School at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy (http://go.iu.edu/tfrs). Resources from this episode: Giving USA Report: https://givingusa.org/giving-usa-2025-u-s-charitable-giving-grew-to-592-50-billion-in-2024-lifted-by-stock-market-gains/ IRC 513(i) white paper: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/advertising-or-qualified-sponsorship-payments The Fundraising School: http://go.iu.edu/tfrs Principles and Techniques of Fundraising: https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/professional-development/courses-seminars/the-fund-raising-school/principles-techniques-of-fundraising.html Follow us on social media and let us know your thoughts and questions - https://linktr.ee/nobusinesslikepod Our theme song is composed by Vic Davi.