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Summary

In this episode of the OPA to OPM podcast, the hosts interview Dominic Nerd, the poet McDonald, an artist and poet based in the DMV area. They discuss his journey as a poet, his open mic events, and his nomination for the DC's Mayor's Arts Award. Dominic shares insights on how to incorporate verbal art expression into different venues and how to add value to a community. He also talks about the importance of writing a book to leave a legacy and increase his brand's value. In this conversation, Nerd the Poet discusses the importance of delegation and building systems to scale a business. He shares his experience in the entertainment industry and emphasizes the need to duplicate oneself in order to expand. Nerd also talks about the intersection of art and entrepreneurship and his plans to build a bridge between DMV artists and LA artists. He envisions creating a creative house for traveling and touring artists. Nerd also talks about his books and the poetry scene in LA. The conversation highlights the importance of defining oneself and not being limited by others' perceptions.

Takeaways

Incorporate verbal art expression into different venues to add value to the community.
Writing a book can leave a legacy and increase brand value.
Creating a residency allows for consistent events at a specific location.
Invest in the youth to keep talent fresh and innovative.
Pitch ideas with confidence and seek feedback from trusted individuals.
Learn different roles and systems to effectively delegate tasks.
Write down ideas and processes to create a roadmap for implementation.
Take yourself seriously and communicate your needs to others. Delegation and building systems are crucial for scaling a business.
Duplicating oneself is necessary to expand and grow.
Art and entrepreneurship can intersect to create unique opportunities.
Building bridges between different artistic communities can lead to growth and collaboration.
Defining oneself and not being limited by others' perceptions is empowering.

Keywords

Dominic Nerd, poet, artist, DMV, open mic, verbal art expression, value, legacy, brand, delegation, building systems, scaling a business, entertainment industry, duplicating oneself, art and entrepreneurship, DMV artists, LA artists, creative house, poetry scene

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guest
01:45 Guest's Background and Move to the DMV
03:11 Creating a Residency for Open Mic Events
06:33 Adding Value to Venues and Communities
08:27 The Brand of a Lifestyle Poet
13:47 Nominations for the DC's Mayor's Arts Award
15:15 Change Your Ask and Show and Prove
18:07 Investing in the Youth and Fresh Talent
20:31 Pitching Ideas with Confidence and Seeking Feedback
27:18 Learning Different Roles and Systems for Effective Delegation
28:15 Writing a Book to Leave a Legacy and Increase Brand Value
28:41 Scaling a Business and Delegation
33:00 The Intersection of Art and Entrepreneurship
42:58 Building Bridges between DMV and LA Artists
46:31 Creating a Creative House for Traveling Artists
53:50 Defining Oneself and Breaking Stereotypes