Learning How to Adapt in a Creative Space, with Daniel Caudill, Creative Director of Shinola

Betsy Pearce is the Founder of Pearce LLP, where she helps creative founders, leaders, and executives navigate mergers and acquisitions' legal fields with humility and grace. Betsy is also a coach and a lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in the fashion industry. She has worked with designers and other creatives as she continues to help them find the right investors with her legal expertise and guidance.

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Rejection is one of the hardest pills to swallow as creative. And when you get terminated from your job, it’s not only heartbreaking; it can make you question yourself and your talents. So, how do you react to your termination? Do you just shake it off and move on to the next position, or do you sink into despair because of the profound vulnerability you feel after being given the pink slip? Betsy Pearce is a lawyer and a coach for creatives and she guides them through their career journey starting from acquisition to losing a job that they thought was a perfect fit. 

In this week's episode of Wish I’d Known That, Betsy Pearce talks with John Corcoran of Rise25 Media about the next steps that you should take after being fired from your job as a creative. Betsy points out the need to feel sad and understand the situation, but to also take this time to realign yourself with your goals. She gives advice on what steps to take after getting terminated and finally having the strength and drive to go out and find the next big thing for you. Stay tuned.

In this episode…

Rejection is one of the hardest pills to swallow as creative. And when you get terminated from your job, it’s not only heartbreaking; it can make you question yourself and your talents. So, how do you react to your termination? Do you just shake it off and move on to the next position, or do you sink into despair because of the profound vulnerability you feel after being given the pink slip? Betsy Pearce is a lawyer and a coach for creatives and she guides them through their career journey starting from acquisition to losing a job that they thought was a perfect fit. 

In this week's episode of Wish I’d Known That, Betsy Pearce talks with John Corcoran of Rise25 Media about the next steps that you should take after being fired from your job as a creative. Betsy points out the need to feel sad and understand the situation, but to also take this time to realign yourself with your goals. She gives advice on what steps to take after getting terminated and finally having the strength and drive to go out and find the next big thing for you. Stay tuned.

Betsy Pearce is the founder of Pearce LLP, where she helps creative founders, leaders, and executives navigate the legal field of mergers and acquisitions with humility and grace. Betsy is also a coach and a lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in the fashion industry where she has worked with luxury brands and the commercial sector as she continues to help creative founders find the right investors with her coaching and guidance.

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How does happiness relate to the productivity of creatives in business? We all know that the creative process varies from person to person, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach for creatives and yet many of them are pushed into situations where they have no control over the spontaneity and environment they need to be their most productive self. Many times even, they are made to withdraw from their own processes altogether just to fit company standards. This is where Betsy Pearce steps in to help creatives initiate the discussion on the kind of set up they need to become the best version of themselves that they can be at work.

In this episode of Wish I’d Known That as Betsy Pearce gets interviewed in her own show by John Corcoran of Rise25 Media about the struggles creatives go through at work and how it increases the tension between their happiness and productivity, how Betsy helps creatives discuss work-related issues with their respective companies, and she details the best ways to harness productivity from creatives. Stay tuned.

Keanan Duffty is the Founder and Creative Director of Keanan Duffty Studio Keanan has worked with countless brands to create inspiring designs such as Gola, Reebok, Gwen Stefani's LAMB, Ben Sherman, Doc Martens, and many more. Currently, he is a contributing Fashion Editor for SOMA Magazine. Keanan is also the Founding Program Director for the Masters in Professional Study of Fashion Management at NYU, Parsons.

Apart from being an award-winning British fashion designer, Keanan is also an author, and a musician based in New York.

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The fashion industry is an ever-changing and continuously growing field. With different designers coming with fresh new ideas and the widespread availability of platforms through which you can connect with consumers, it has now become possible for anyone who has passion and skill to come up with their brand. But what happens when new entrepreneurs who have never been taught how to manage their creations or interact with their consumer-base? 

Keanan Duffty, an award-winning Fashion Designer and the Founding Program Director for the Masters in Professional Study of Fashion Management at NYU, Parsons, recounts his experiences in the fashion industry and how he hopes to teach others with the same guidance that helped him to grow as a designer and person. 

In this week's episode of Wish I’d Known That, Betsy Pearce sits down with the iconic British fashion designer Keanan Duffty about how the fashion industry has changed over the years and the things that budding designers need to know before venturing into the industry. Keanan shares his insights on how commercialization and convenience has affected the creative process, the importance of balancing passion with making a living, finding ways to build a rapport with the market, and more. Stay tuned.

Daniel Caudill is the Creative Director at Shinola, a Detroit-based brand creating handcrafted leather goods, bicycles, journals, and watches. Daniel has worked as a design consultant, wardrobe stylist, accessory designer, and apparel designer where he makes use of his talents in furthering the impact of craft and design to the world. He continues to pull inspiration from his team as Shinola enters a new era of American design.

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The fashion industry is continuously changing. New ideas and trends are created on the regular and it can be a challenge to keep up with its growing demands and competitiveness in the industry. But a huge part of the industry involves taking risks and learning from each piece that you produce and according to Daniel Caudill, Creative Director at Shinola, it all boils down to having the vision and the right partners with you as you move your product from ideation to realization. has worked in the fashion industry for more than 30 years, building his experience with what works and what doesn't when working with designers and creatives. 

Join Betsy Pearce in this week's episode of Wish I’d Known That as she talks to Daniel Caudill of Shinola about the importance of partnering with the right people in the industry, the risks that comes with the job,  importance of finding the right balance between creativity and commerce, and why having a mentor can be the most helpful thing in the industry. Stay tuned.

Betsy Pearce is the founder of Pearce LLP, where she helps creative founders, leaders, and executives navigate the legal field of mergers and acquisitions with humility and grace. Betsy is also a coach and a lawyer with more than 20 years of experience in the fashion industry where she has worked with luxury brands and the commercial sector as she continues to help creative founders find the right investors with her coaching and guidance.

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There are many types of coaches in today’s society. From fitness coaches, life coaches, and business coaches, there are plenty of people who can help you identify and navigate the different aspects of your life. But what makes a coach great? Is it the 5 a.m. wake up call to get your day started? Their ability to empathize with you? Is it the way they make you feel better just by the way they speak? Betsy Pearce, lawyer, coach, the founder of Pearce LLP, has known the benefits of having a coach and now helps creatives to find guidance and resources to flourish in their field. 

In this week's episode, Wish I’d Known That host Betsy Pearce gets interviewed by John Corcoran of Rise25 Media about what inspired her to become a coach and the lessons she has learned along the way. She also explains what makes a coach great, things creatives need to ask in order to ensure a great relationship with their coach, and how a lawyer and a coach differs when it comes to helping their clients. Stay tuned.

Betsy Pearce is the founder of Pearce LLP and ranked as one of the most influential women in her field. She uses her expert knowledge on mergers and acquisitions in the fashion industry to help executives, creatives, and founders get through the acquisition process and get their questions answered with clarity and consideration. Betsy aims to help creative founders find the right investors with similar visions and life goals to carry on their dream for the company.

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When we think of marriages that work, we're often referring to equal-value partners who share a sense of similarity and accountability and who has agreed on being transparent on future issues and concerns. The same principles apply in business when it comes to mergers and acquisitions. 

The qualities of a stable relationship between a creative founder and an investor are almost identical to what makes a good marriage work. And as with any relationship, the need for experienced counsel is necessary for their relationship to prosper and work. 

In this week’s episode, Betsy Pearce, the founder of Pearce LLP, gets interviewed by John Corcoran of Rise25 about how she helps creative founders and investors make a smooth transition through acquisitions and mergers. Tune in as she explains the signs that show whether the partnership is the right fit, key factors to take into consideration in the agreement draft, and why lawyers play a crucial role in the marriage between business entities.

Benjamin Joffe is a partner at SOSV, a venture capital accelerator and the world's number one global investor in hardware startups. Ben uses his expertise in marketing and strategy to help startups go from the initial stage to being fully functional. He has worked with over 200 companies through the investment phase and is a frequent speaker at leading tech conferences. Ben is a guest writer for Forbes, TechCrunch, and VentureBeat, and he has also made appearances in several other magazines such as The Economist, Wired, Nature, and more.

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In the last five years, half of all startups have failed to offer a product or service that the market wants. And that failure was caused by a combination of many things which includes lack of management, personality clashes, mismatch of talent and product, and investors restructuring the system that works for a particular startup. Those who did thrive and were able to launch products that took the market by storm enjoyed the benefits of having excellent support from investors, a sound marketing strategy, and a collaboration between personalities who brought something to the table that was valuable and needed by the company..

Benjamin Joffe, a partner at SOSV, works with startups through the different stages of development and investment to get their product from ideation to the hands of their customers.

Join Betsy Pearce in this week’s episode as she talks to Benjamin Joffe of SOSV about the work he does with startups and the magic they’re able to create together. Tune in as they discuss the challenges that startups face from the ideation of their products to its launch, the best tips on how to encourage collaboration between different personalities, the role investors play in growing businesses, and the things you need to keep in mind before you even think of selling your business.

Betsy Pearce is the founder of Pearce LLP, she is a lawyer and a coach who works with an international clientele of founders, executives, and creative leaders. Betsy has worked with over 50 companies before the establishment of Pearce LLP through the merger and acquisition phases of their organization. As a coach, Betsy provides business leaders with insights on how to find investors and build companies that age well after the sale.

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There are so many questions that creative founders forget to ask when they start considering the possible sale of their company. Many of them fail to ask the questions related to what they will do once the sale is done, who can still report to them, and where their interests stand once it’s a done deal. This is where Betsy Pearce comes in. Betsy is the founder of Pearce LLP and she uses her incredible skills to help creative founders, executives, and leaders navigate their way through mergers and acquisitions.

In this week's episode, Betsy Pearce of Pearce LLP is interviewed in her own show by John Corcoran of Rise25 where they discuss the importance of having balance in an organization between the creative founder and traditional administrative tasks that need to be performed. Betsy also explains the thoughts most creative founders have after the sale of their company and why competent counsel is necessary during the acquisition process. Stay tuned.

Richard Kestenbaum is the co-founder and a partner at Triangle Capital LLC for almost 20 years. Richard is an investment banker who focuses on acquisitions, mergers, and capital-raising for consumer-facing companies. He is also a frequent contributor to Forbes Magazine for almost four years now, and with over 35 years specializing in retail, consumer sectors, and retail, he brings to the table expert advice on how to create financial success in a commercial setting.

Buying and selling a company can be an emotional rollercoaster. Whether you’re building your company in hopes of selling it one day or you have intentions of keeping it for the long term, the decisions you make will have an impact on the company’s success and in its capacity to gain and maintain capital. Richard Kestenbaum, who is the co-founder and partner at Triangle Capital LLC, works with founders as they work their way through mergers, acquisitions, and many more aspects of the commercial sector. 

In this week's episode of Wish I'd Known That, host Betsy Pearce interviews Richard Kestenbaum, co-founder and partner of Triangle Capital, about how he helps companies raise capital for their business or to sell control of their business. He talks about the artistic value of a business versus the marketable part of their company, his insights on the selling and buying process while maintaining a flexible mind, and the honest expectation on what happens after the change of control. Stay tuned.