This is a podcast where artist Sean-William Dawson ( SWD ) interviews influential innovators in the Art and Business worlds. They look at their ups and downs, the ins and outs and experiences on their journey. It's a place where they talk about the Business of Art, and ,the Art of Business.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis is a podcast where artist Sean-William Dawson ( SWD ) interviews influential innovators in the Art and Business worlds. They look at their ups and downs, the ins and outs and experiences on their journey. It's a place where they talk about the Business of Art, and,the Art of Business.
Recent episodes include "StART Making Sense episode #29- J Joly LIVE!!!!- Branded to Film (B2F), industry leader, Proud Kingstonian" (22 October 2026, 56 minutes), "StART Making Sense episode #28- Ryan Burwell- Business Mentor (Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre, 21 Toys), Innovator, Musician" (24 September 2026, 88 minutes), and "StART Making Sense episode #27- Jamie Taylor- Musicain (Nova Doll, Vitalogy, Flud), Music teacher, Best hired gun in the world" (5 September 2026, 114 minutes).
StART Making Sense with SWD publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 105 minutes across 30 episodes.
Booking probability for StART Making Sense with SWD is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. StART Making Sense with SWD requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. StART Making Sense with SWD's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for StART Making Sense with SWD are Artists, Writers & Performers. StART Making Sense with SWD has an arts audience.
StART Making Sense with SWD is an arts show with 30 episodes published.
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Episode #29
Our first ever LIVE episode!! Recorder at the 2026 Reignite Tec conference at camp Olympia in Huntsville, Ontario. I had a chance to sit sown with the incredible J Joly. He has spent the majority of his life in the...
Episode #28
Simply put, Ryan Burwell is the person that EVERY community needs. Hell, I would go as far as to say that EVERY PERSON needs in their life. Ryan is engaged with every person and situation in which he is presented with...
Episode #27
Jamie Taylor is the musician that EVERYONE wants to work with, and around Ontario, EVERYONE does!! He can play anything, gets everything and gets along with everyone. And he's an Expo's fan to boot!! Sit back and pick...
Episode #26
Leland is one of the greatest all-around musicians I know. His deep dives into ANY band is absolutely incredible, and should be studied for generations to come. His quest for knowledge on bands creates an understanding...
Episode #25
Have you ever met someone that the minute you started talking to them, you realized that they were the coolest, most independent thinker that you ever encountered? Not only that, but they weren't doing it for show, or...
Episode #24
This interview is a great story of what hard work, determination and rolling with the punches can get you. Chris has been a founder and co-founder of MANY endeavors, including StART Making Sense. He brings great passion...
Episode #23
Gary is a man of MANY, MANY talents, and ironically enough, good at spotting and promoting talent as well. Even though he's only been in the promotion business for just shy of 2 years, you would swear he's done it his...
Episode #21
Luigi has been a friend of mine for 30 years. For those 30 years, I have not seen a human more dedicated to the promotion of music. Come Hell or high water, his show (and payment to the artists) were going to happen...
Episode #20
If you are ANY type of artist, you NEED to listen to this interview. Sadko has an understanding of Art as a whole like no other. I could type a million words in this description and it STILL, WOULD NOT do him justice...
Episode #19
There is people who make art. There is people who make art that make other people think. Then there is a rarified group of artists that make other artists question their questions about questioning. Their view, process...
Episode #18
<p>Kriss is one of the hardest working musicians I know. He is also one of the most attentive, caring and thoughtful human beings I know. Not to mention, his band F'N ROCKS!!!!!!! Do yourself a favour and give this guy...
Episode #17
<p>Michael Farnan is a leader. In art, in education, in soccer.....in everything. And to top it off, he's a great guy and a even better Dad. This conversation is a long one, but packed full of greatness. Give it a...
Episode #16
<p>"Doodles and Noodles" episode</p><p>Have you ever lost something that was EXTREMELY precious to you, then wrote it off because it was gone, but then found it again only to love it more? That's what this episode is...
Episode #15
<p>Ted Fullerton is an artist's artist. He has embodied art and everything that it encompasses for decades. Through his consistent work ethic, public presentations and dedication to education, His impact and influence...
Episode #14
<p>Liftid walks the walk, talks the talk and has had the life and experiences to back it up. He has lead a life of constantly doing, learning and growing with every step. I'm not going to lie, he is one of the most...
Episode #13
<p>Angela is the type of artist that ALL artists should strive to be. Her knowledge and awareness of the world that has surrounded her (past and present) is extremely well articulated and expressed through her art...
Episode #12
<p>Get a behind the scenes listen to the art world from a curators perspective. Also, here the ins and outs, ups and downs and path it takes a person to get there. Sandra is an incredible example of not just a curator...
Episode #11
<p>Dan, (like many skateboarders) doesn't just skateboard, he lives and breathes it. He (like the TRULY dedicated) are not only the TRUE centre of the local skateboard scene, they become the historians of the sport. As...
Episode #10
<p>Gary Evans depth of knowledge on Art as a whole is to something to be in awe of. Artists, Art education, technique, art comprehension, arts social impact, influence, business.........ahhhhh....need I go on? He has...
Episode #9
<p>Logan ran a successful men's clothier (Chasing New York)for several years. His background includes finance, understanding culture and rock n' roll. This interview is a great insight into opening up a business at a...
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