Today on the show we have Sarah Roark After Daylight – The Webcomic After Daylight – Volume 1 Kickstarter Sarah Roark is the creator of the vampire comedy After Daylight In this episode we talk about Sarah’s writing process, how she shades her comics by hand, why she choose Kickstarter, and more. Things mentioned in this episode Kickstarter Kicksta…

Today on the show we have Mark Stokes Zombie Boy Comics Zombie Boy Comics Volume 1 Kickstarter Mark on Twitter @krash_pow Mark Stokes creates the comic Zombie Boy. He is also a freelance artist, children’s book illustrator, and animator. In this episode we talk about Mark’s process for creating his comic strips, choosing colors, self-prublishing hi…

Today on the show we have Keiler Roberts keilerroberts.com Keiler’s Books Available on Amazon Keiler Roberts creates the autobiographical comic series “Powdered Milk”. She also teaches a variety of topics at a variety of colleges/universities in the Chicago area. Things mentioned in this episode ElectricGecko Interview Jason mentions this early Jas…

Today on the show we have Frank Page Bob the Squirrel Squirrelosophy Webcomic Alliance Frank Page has been a cartoonist his entire adult life. Frank currently works for his local newspaper doing graphics, layout, or whatever else needs to be done that day. On his very limited free time, he is able to create a daily comic called Bob the Squirrel (ov…

The Niche Site Journal Podcast documents the experience of three guys taking brand new niche sites from idea to profitable businesses. Join Jason, Lior, and Dennis as they share their unique processes and insights into the incredible opportunity of building niche websites. If you have any questions about the things we mention in this episode, feel …

Today on the show we have Robin Childs LeyLines Moko Press, LLC Webcomic Alliance Robin Childs is a writer, illustrator, and the Co-owner of Moko Press. Robin has a cool story in that she was a Mechanical Engineer who loved to create comics, tell stories, and create art. Recently she left that Engineering job (which she didn’t like) to become a par…

Today on the show we have Drezz Rodriguez Drezzworks.com El-Cuervo Avatarnoir.com Webcomic Alliance I’m stealing this description from his Facebook Page: Drezz Rodriguez is the creator of online graphic novels such as EL CUERVO and THE FIX. and he is a featured columnist and podcast personality at the WEBCOMIC ALLIANCE. Drezz has an online gallery …

This weeks guest is Chris Flick csfgraphics.com capesnbabes.com webcomicalliance.com Chris is a Graphic Designer, Web Designer, an illustrator, and a wecbomic creator. In this episode we chat about changes in how websites are created, how Chris creates his webcomic, finding time for side projects, conventions, and more. Things mentioned in this epi…

Welcome to another Amazing Adventure of the Jason Loves Life Podcast! This week we chat with Dawn Griffin. Dawn is a graphic designer, illustrator, and webcomic creator. She is best known for the Webcomic Zorphbert and Fred, as the illustrator of Abby’s Adventures, and as a co-founding member of the Webcomic Alliance. Where you can find Dawn Griffi…

Welcome to Episode 20! In this episode of Jason Loves Life Podcast we have Byron Wilkins; Illustrator of comics, builder of models, editor of video/audio, capitalist pig, and drinker of beer. Byron shares insider secrets to being a freelancer, improving your artistic skills, and marketing yourself. Make sure to check out his websites below and if y…

The Niche Site Journal Podcast documents the experience of three guys taking brand new niche sites from idea to profitable businesses. Join Jason, Lior, and Dennis as they share their unique processes and insights into the incredible opportunity of building niche websites. In this episode we talk about User Experience If you have any questions abou…

This is the first episode of 2014 for the Jason Loves Life Podcast. In this episode Jason covers his goals for 2014, projects he has coming out in 2014, and talks about how you can create SMART goals. SMART Goals S = specific M = measurable A = achievable R = relevant T = timely If you are looking for webhosting and want to support the show, go to …

Drew Christie is an animator and an illustrator. He has been featured on The New York Times, The Huffington Post, The Atlantic, Drawn, Cartoon Brew, and Juxtapoz. Where you can find Drew Christie online: DrewChristie.com Drew Christie on Vimeo Drew Christie on Facebook Drew Christie on Twitter Things mentioned in this episode: Cheap Animator – Jaso…

I’ve been following Bill Plympton’s career since my early days in film school. Bill being an individual who is able to make a living directly from the art he wants to make, I was instantly drawn to him. I searched out every interview of him I could find, read his book “Independently Animated: Bill Plympton“, and seeked out DVD’s that contained his …

Today’s guest it the very funny Mark Malkoff! Mark Malkoff is a comedy filmmaker/online personality. He has been featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NPR, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Huffington Post, USA Today, Mashable and more…. Some of his stunts include Visited and consumed purchases at all 171 Starbucks l…

In this weeks Jason Loves Life, I’m excited to chat with ElectricGecko the creator of the webcomic Puck. This episode is jam packed with great information on monetizing a webcomic, buying ads space, getting on webcomic lists, his thoughts on social media, and more… Say hello to ElectricGecko at: Puck comics Website Electricgecko Deviant Art Puck Fa…

This week our guest is Leslie Samuel! Leslie is a Biology Professor who is making money online by creating educational videos and blogging. He teaches biology at interactive biology and teaches blogging at become a blogger. Leslie’s website Interactive Biology Become a Blogger Learning with Leslie Podcast Links Mentioned Become a Blogger’s 2012 Yea…

I am excited to welcome to the show Jennie Wood. She is the writer and producer of the Graphic Novel Flutter (named one of the year’s best LGBT graphic novels by The Advocate). She is a talented musician, Song writer, author, artist, and more… We talk about the benefits of having a comic book publisher, how she found her book agent, transmedia stor…

This week we have special guest Michael Corley. Michael is a webcomic creator, voice actor, magician, podcaster and more…. all while holding down a day job. Michael is one of those guys who is amazing at getting his name out there. He kept popping up on my radar every few days until I decided I needed to bring him on the show. We talk about ways he…

Today’s interview is with John Porcellino of Spit and a Half Distribution and King-Cat Comics. John is a self-published full time comic (zine) creator and distributes other people independent comic works. The first King-Cat Comic was created in 1989, making it one of the best-known and longest-running “zine” series today. In this episode we cover t…

Welcome back to the Jason Loves Life Show! We are going through some changes as we try and re-launch the podcast. Sorry for being away for so long, but things get crazy. To help motivate me to get this podcast moving and updated every Monday, I went ahead and recorded several interviews already. These include comic creators, internet celebrities, p…

The Niche Site Journal Podcast documents the experience of three guys taking brand new niche sites from idea to profitable businesses. Join Jason, Lior, and Dennis as they share their unique processes and insights into the incredible opportunity of building niche websites. In this episode we have special guest Jason Van Orden of Internet Business M…

The Niche Site Journal Podcast documents the experience of three guys taking brand new niche sites from idea to profitable businesses. Join Jason, Lior, and Dennis as they share their unique processes and insights into the incredible opportunity of building niche websites. In this episode we talk about Lior’s story of having a website get hacked, h…

The Niche Site Journal Podcast documents the experience of three guys taking brand new niche sites from idea to profitable businesses. Join Jason, Lior, and Dennis as they share their unique processes and insights into the incredible opportunity of building niche websites. In this episode we talk about product creation, affiliate income, exit strat…

The Niche Site Journal Podcast documents the experience of three guys taking brand new niche sites from idea to profitable businesses. Join Jason, Lior, and Dennis as they share their unique processes and insights into the incredible opportunity of building niche websites. In this episode we talk about SEO images, being sketchy, and YouTube Channel…

Here we are again with another episode of the Niche Site Journal. In this episode we talk about Time Management and Productivity For those who would like to give us a review, just search Niche Site Journal on I-tunes, select our show, leave a rating and a review. Or follow this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/niche-site-journal/id66835951…

Welcome to another master mind podcast of the Niche Site Journal. This episode covers mailing lists, opt-in gifts, and Jason’s love for numbers. We are still on i-tunes “New and Noteworthy” thanks to you. For those who would like to give us a review, just search Niche Site Journal on I-tunes, select our show, leave a rating and a review. Or follow …

Welcome to another master mind podcast of the Niche Site Journal. This episode is a few days later than I wanted it to be, but that fits perfectly in the theme of this episode. PROCRASTINATION!!!! We also cover Dennis’ new business of ranking videos and selling the phone number to local services, why we hate freelance work, and Keep the reviews com…

Welcome to another master mind podcast of the Niche Site Journal. We have a very exciting show for you. In this episode we talk about Dennis’ “no follow links” backlinking strategy, discuss legal issues with using other people’s images, and word press plug-ins we love. Thanks for all the reviews! We made it to “New and Noteworthy” on i-tunes thanks…

Welcome to episode 3! First, welcome back to the Niche Site Journal Podcast where we follow the journey of three entrepreneurs on their quest to make money with a brand new niche site. This podcast is executed like a mastermind meeting, so we cover a wide range of topics in every show. This episode is the second part of our last discussion so if yo…

Welcome to another master mind podcast of the Niche Site Journal On this show we document the experience of three guys taking brand new niche sites from idea to profitable businesses. The show includes Dennis, Lior, and Jason as we share our unique processes and insights into the incredible opportunity of building niche websites. In this episode we…

Hello and welcome to the very first episode of the podcast. We are glad you’re here. This is the Niche Site Journal, Where we document the experience of 3 guys taking brand new niche sites from idea to profitable businesses. Join Dennis, Lior, and Jason (that’s me) as we share our unique processes and insights into the incredible opportunity of bui…

A podcast on the business side of WebComics In this episode I’m alone again (all by myself can be scary) talking about how to analytically choose your next project or to prioritize that list of projects you keep next to your desk. Then I go into tips to help you complete those projects once you get started. After the last podcast with And He Drew (…

A wonderful interview with And He Drew where we talked about his 1,000 art gift challenge, the 20 day art gift challenge, choosing what projects to work on, and more… AndHeDrew Andrew is the creator of the webcomic Pleasetip.us. The story is based around Walt and his girlfriend who both work in the food service industry. In this episode we talk abo…

In this episode of Jason Loves Life, I was lucky enough to get Aaron Johnson to come on and talk about his syndicated web comic and how he got his start making money from it. Aaron Johnson Aaron Johnson is the Creator of What the Duck (sometimes called W.T. Duck). What the Duck is a comic strip about a duck who is a photographer. It is currently sy…

I had a wonderfully delightful interview with… John Allison John Allison is a British writer and artist of the webcomics Bobbins, Scary Go Round, Bad Machinery, and Giant Days. He has a long list of awards and has recently partnered up with Oni Press. “What would Columbo do?” In this episode we talk about John Allison’s love for detective stories, …

C2E2 quick description The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is a fan convention dedicated to the entertainment industry. The main focus is comic books, graphic novels, video games, toys, film (usually nerd oriented), and television. Today’s Episode On today’s episode we are talking with Jason and James Ford (better known as the WombMates…

A podcast on the business side of WebComics In this session of The Jason Loves Life Podcast, I’m excited to have a chat with the co-founder of Checker Book Publishing Group and owner of Devil’s Due Digital, Mark Thompson Devil Due Digital focuses on the digital end of comic book publishing and has such famous titles as X-Files, Star Trek, Hell Rais…

A podcast on the business side of WebComics In this episode Jason talks about if you can fund your project on Kickstarter. It comes from a question he received from Jarett, a listener of the podcast. He recently ran an unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign and wanted to know some tips on getting his comic crowd funded. Jason covers why you should use K…

A podcast on the business side of WebComics In this session of The Jason Loves Life Podcast, I go over the 8 steps to start a successful webComic. Most people think it is simply drawing and posting your art onto a website, but with these 8 steps you will have readers eagerly waiting for you to publish your first strip or page. These are the steps I…

A podcast on the business side of WebComics It is finally up and running. You can download the podcast to your computer or listen to it here on the blog. Additionally, I will be submitting the podcast feed to iTunes soon, so you can subscribe there as well – but I’ll let you know when it’s up and ready to go. The focus of this episode is to talk a …

Microphone is set! I’ve had the “podcasting” page up on this blog in November of 2012 with “COMING SOON” at the top. I originally put it up there because I assumed it would motivate me to get working on putting out a podcast. Yet here I am, 5 months later without a podcast up. Tonight I am playing around with the equipment and figured I should try …