The Jen Gottlieb Show How to Spot Trends and Build a Global Movement With Comic-Con Creator Gareb Shamus
How do you spot trends before they happen and build a global business while at it? Well, that’s my next guest’s superpower. I am chatting with my friend Gareb Shamus, the founder of Comic-Con and ArtPics. Gareb shares his journey from comic book enthusiast to creator of one of the world’s most iconic events.
Gareb’s story began with a childhood love for comic books, which led to creating a magazine that skyrocketed to 300,000 readers almost overnight. This passion evolved into Comic-Con, a global event that transformed geek culture and became a major part of pop culture. From starting his business in his parents’ living room to reaching millions, Gareb is an expert in turning visions into reality and pioneering movements that others only dream of.
In this episode, Gareb reveals his secrets to spotting trends, shares how he built his businesses from the ground up, and explains how you can apply the same principles to your business or personal brand. You’ll hear about his creative process and learn how to overcome doubt and fear to bring your ideas to life.
"Think about what world you're in and where it's gonna be three years from now, and just start doing it now. " ~ Gareb Shamus
In This Episode:
- Meet Gareb Shamus
- From newsletters to a global magazine
- The birth of Comic-Con
- Expanding Comic-Con to a media empire
- The secret to spotting trends before they happen
- Overcoming failure and pushing through doubt
- The art world revolution with ArtPics
- Collecting and trading fine art as collectible cards
- How artists can get involved in ArtPics
- The power of starting now and overcoming fear
About Gareb Shamus:
Gareb Shamus is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Comic Con. He has produced hundreds of events, selling over 5 million tickets and reaching billions of fans worldwide. He also launched and published iconic magazines such as Wizard, ToyFare, InQuest Gamer, and Anime Insider, selling more than 100 million issues across 75 countries in dozens of languages. Gareb is also the founder and CEO of ArtPics, a platform for millions of artists to create portable and collectible, trading-card-size fine art. Each piece is original, authentic, encapsulated, and designed to bring the excitement of the sports card market to art collectors worldwide.
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