Paul Pape: Gamify Business & Break the Starving Artist Stereotype

In this episode of The MisFitNation, host Rich LaMonica welcomes Paul Pape, creator of Gamify Business and the man behind the TEDx talk Santa for Nerds. Paul spent 20 years proving the critics wrong—transforming from a struggling theater designer into a thriving creative entrepreneur. Along the way, he’s worked with Disney, Universal, Nickelodeon, and The Tonight Show, and built a coaching methodology that helps creatives understand business through gaming concepts. With Gamify Business (👉 www.gamifybusiness.com), Paul turns intimidating business jargon into quests, levels, and character creation that make sense for creative minds. What you’ll get from this episode: 🎭 Paul’s journey from starving artist stereotype to successful entrepreneur 🎮 How to translate business strategies into gaming language 🚀 Practical tools creatives can use to thrive without sacrificing artistry 💡 Entertaining behind-the-scenes stories from working with major entertainment companies If you’ve ever thought business wasn’t for you, Paul will change your mind. #BusinessCoaching #Entrepreneurship #GamifyBusiness #MisFitNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices