Creating Successful and Long-Lasting Careers with Jeffrey Madoff
Nov 28, 2022
Jenn Foster and Melanie Johnson co-owners of Elite Online Publishing, interview Jeffrey Madoff about helping aspiring creatives overcome fear and doubt to create successful and long-lasting careers on their own terms.
What You’ll Learn in this Episode:
- How to get over fear.
- How to define creativity.
- How to be a good storyteller.
Quotes:
"One of the most important ways to expose yourself to storytelling is read stories. Read stories that you connect to, and then start asking yourself questions as to what is it that attracts me to this. , is that the hero's journey, which is often what entrepreneurship is, what are the obstacles that you had to over." (4:54)
"People don't understand that there's a real process in doing things, and you have to discover your process. How you best work when you best work." (11:31)
"I believe the more knowledge points you have, the more little dots that are in the brain, and as those ideas pinball around up there, they create those constellations and meanings and associations that if you didn't educate yourself, you'll never form." (17:38)
About Jeffrey Madoff:
B. Jeffrey Madoff is the founder of Madoff Productions, based in New York City. Jeff is considered a storyteller and incisive interviewer. He has used those talents to help position major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret, Radio City Music Hall, and the Harvard School for Public Health.
Madoff began his career as a fashion designer. He was chosen one of the top 10 designers in the U.S. then switched careers to film and video production. He has since expanded his reach to include teaching, book and playwriting, and theatrical producing.