Entrepreneur, Among Other Things

#111 - Paul Pape - How Creatives Can Become Entrepreneurs, Lawsuits From Nintendo, Building a (Fake) Bomb, and Never Saying No to an Idea

Paul Pape is a creative problem-solver, business strategist, and master maker who turns impossible ideas into reality. Through Paul Pape Designs, he has crafted custom collectibles and props for fans and entertainment giants like Disney, Universal, Nickelodeon, and The Tonight Show. Known as the “Santa for Nerds,” Paul blends artistry with business savvy, helping creative entrepreneurs thrive through Gamify Business, his consulting framework that makes business planning engaging and fun. As a TEDx speaker, author, and educator, Paul inspires audiences to embrace creativity while building sustainable success. His work transforms challenges into adventures, both in the workshop and in the business world. 

Connect with Paul:

LinkedIn: /paulericpape/

Instagram: /paulpapedesigns/

Facebook: /paulpapedesigns/

Youtube: @PaulPapeDesigns

Tiktok: @paulpapedesigns

Website: www.paulpapedesigns.com


Alexander V. Johnson is a Founding Partner of Mixt Solutions, a 6x Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Company in America. Mixt Solutions has successfully done millions of transactions on Amazon and works with some of the biggest consumer packaged goods brands in the world. In 2024, Mixt Solutions crossed over 150 million dollars of all time sales on Amazon.

Connect with Alex:
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Twitter: https://x.com/EAOTpodcast
Facebook:   / eaotpodcast 
TikTok:   / eaotpodcast 

Intro Music Credit:
"Alone and Afraid" - SourBlood:  Alone and Afraid Official Lyric Video 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FJVH...


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#BusinessForCreatives #CustomCollectibles #PropMaker #DisneyProps #UniversalStudios #NickelodeonProps #TheTonightShow #CreativeBusiness #NerdCulture #BusinessStrategyForCreatives #CreativeBusinessConsulting
#TEDxSpeaker #Entrepreneurship #CreativeMaker #ArtAndBusiness #EAOTPodcast 

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