Episode 3: JAcK'D UP | Two Friends Create Thriving Promotions Company With Over 20 Shows

In this episode I speak with Jennifer Kash and Jane Kardotzke of Jack’D Up, a promotions house here in Athens, Ohio. These two entrepreneurs do everything from finding artists for the lineup to contacting venues, promoting it, making sure they are within bounds legally, setting up the show the day of, cleaning up afterwards, and everything in between. A lot of people think you shouldn’t go into business with your best friend, but with 20 shows and counting these two prove that wrong.

Timecodes:
1:53 | Background information on Jennifer and Jane
7:18 | Running a promotions company and JAcK’D UP’s beginnings
12:20 | Realities of going into business with a friend
16:15 | Grant writing
18:00 | Jennifer’s favorite show: Diverse band lineup on top of parking garage
23:18 | Jane’s favorite show #1: First time they had crowd-surfing at a show, The Emperor’s New Chaz, Judge Russo, and Motel Stories
24:26 | Jane’s favorite show #2: Electric Beach backyard show, almost shut down by police
26:04 | Jane’s favorite show #3 and #4: Huge crowd and fostering community
28:40 | Advice for working in the concert and show spaces
32:59 | Entrepreneurial Inspiration of the week

Social:
Business Instagram: @Jackdupcollective
Twitter and Instagram: @ggotitdone
Website: Getitgotitdone.com