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Matt Collins Gets A Taste Of His Own Medicine
I interrupt my regularly scheduled programming to fulfill Amrita Sethi’s request that I take a turn in the hot seat and sit for an interview on my own podcast. This episode is all about your humble host.
In describing this episode’s guest, I’m tempted to borrow a version of Mad magazine’s self-effacing claim that it is suitable for wrapping fish. But that would be a disservice to the episode’s guest host, Howard Chung. Thank you, Howard, for stepping in and making it look easy.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
The origin story of this podcast
My commitment to community institutions, including faith and local government
How I learned a chunk of the Amherst College songbook before I started kindergarden
The portfolio of classic video game brands I once managed
The Amherst classmate I want to hear from next
If you’d like to get in touch with me, you can find me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcollins1/) or email me at amherstmatt@gmail.com.
Howard Chung’s Journey from Amherst College to Main Street & YouTube
Howard Chung talks about his life as a main street entrepreneur, a streaming and digital video producer-promoter – and how Amherst College prepared him for his career. In the last 20 or so years, Howard has owned or co-owned restaurants, a construction company, and even a concert promotion outfit. These days, Howard runs a bike shop and a business built around famed maker, YouTube personality, and soon-to-be Netflix star, Jimmy DiResta.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How a personal loss on 9/11 motivated him to leave a career in finance for main street – and how the events of that day still motivate him
Advice he would give Amherst College students and alumni about going into business for themselves
Why he never puts his job title on his business cards
To learn more about Howard, visit:
The Bicycle Planet (Syosset, NY) Instagram, YouTube, and website
The Amherst College alumni database (login required)
Jimmy DiResta YouTube channel and Netflix trailer for Making Fun, coming March, 2022
Listen To My Podcast On iTunes, Spotify, And Google Play
The Pre-Made Podcast, my show about people who have overcome long odds and serious setbacks to do extraordinary things in their communities and careers, is now available on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play. Simply choose the service you prefer and subscribe. All past and future episodes will be available without needing to stream from my […]
Jeremy Snead, Filmmaker, Helps The Video Game Industry Find Its Voice
he video game business yields billions of dollars annually, but generally it has lacked the mainstream acceptance and respect that film, television, and theater command. Entrepreneur and filmmaker Jeremy Snead is out to change that. He has directed and produced both an original documentary and television series that reveal how video games have shaped American culture over the last 50 years. His work celebrates the industry, the pioneers who helped build it, as well as the visionaries who are driving it forward today. His company, Mediajuice Studios, also produces TV commercials and trailers for some of the successful gaming and entertainment companies in the world.
Jeremy and I worked together from 2002-2004, and since then he has become one of my closest friends. In this episode, Jeremy describes his entrepreneurial journey, his creative process, and how leading with passion opens doors and attracts world class talent.
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