Gamify Your Success: Turning Rejection Into Wins & Building a Creative Business with Paul Eric Pape

In this high-energy and unconventional episode of the JDS Podcast, host Joshua Agbontaen sits down with Paul Eric Pape — TEDx speaker, creative entrepreneur, and the mastermind behind Gamify Business.Known as “Santa for Nerds,” Paul has spent over 20 years building a thriving creative business, working with major brands like Disney, Universal, and Nickelodeon — all while rejecting traditional business rules and creating his own path.But what makes this conversation different is Paul’s bold, real-time challenge: 1000 Asks in 100 Days — a rejection challenge designed to reframe failure, eliminate fear, and turn “no” into momentum.In this episode, we explore how creatives can build profitable businesses without losing their passion, how to turn business into a game, and why rejection might be the key to your next breakthrough.If you’ve ever struggled with fear, self-doubt, or “putting yourself out there” — this episode will change how you think.🔗 Get free chapters of Paul’s book The Creative Player’s Handbook to Business:https://www.gamifybusiness.com/podcast