The Art of Independent Comic Book Publishing with Unshaven Comics - Interview 31

In this engaging conversation, Marc Alan Fishman from Un-Shaven Comics shares insights into the world of independent comic book publishing. He discusses the importance of collaboration among partners, the challenges of starting a comic book company, and the strategies that have led to their success at conventions. The conversation also highlights the significance of effective sales techniques and the necessity of believing in one's product to successfully ask for the sale. In this conversation, Marc Alan Fishman shares insights from his experiences at Comic-Con, discussing the evolution of selling comics, the importance of understanding business metrics, and the strategies for navigating conventions successfully. He emphasizes the need for product diversity and the exciting future of Unshaven Comics, including their upcoming video game venture. The discussion highlights the challenges and triumphs of being an independent comic creator in a competitive market. In this engaging conversation, Marc Alan Fishman shares insights on role-playing games, character development, and the unique flavors of life as reflected through ice cream. He discusses the narrative of life as a comic book, cultural references to Canadian brands, and participates in a fun rapid-fire question segment. The episode concludes with valuable advice for aspiring nerdpreneurs, emphasizing the importance of passion, research, and networking.

Key Topics:

• Independent comic book publishing viability

• Collaboration among partners

• The impact of sales strategies, especially at conventions

• How to ask for the sale

• Why you should track sales data

• Quality of the comic is important, but marketing can make a difference

• Building a strong pitch to capture attention quickly

• Trust among partners allows for healthy creative feedback

• And more!

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